The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Danny Gorog: Snap Send Solve founder on a 280 per cent surge in reports of abandoned vehicles on New Zealand roads
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a 280 per cent surge in reports of abandoned vehicles on New Zealand roads. Most of the vehicles have no registration numbers, broken w...
Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer reacts to Labour's announced ram raiding policy
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third instalment of labour's new focus on crime - Tthey are introducing a new ram raid criminal offence with a maximum sentence of ten years. A...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high. The Consumers Price Index rose six percent in the year t...
Megan Woods: Energy and Resources Minister on Govt pledge of $90 million to Fonterra to halve manufacturing emissions
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is putting $90 million dollars towards Fonterra, to halve manufacturing emissions within the next seven years. Fonterra is investing $7...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Youth Crime policy, Polls and Greens Te Pāti Māori land policy
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Mike's Minute: Crime policy Part Two was a sham
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a small insight into how these things work. The Government, now in full panic mode as they head towards election defeat, rounds up all the stuf...
Gillian Boyes: Funeral Directors Association CEO has concerns about a postcode lottery on death, funeral costs
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns about a postcode lottery on death. Burial costs, set by local councils, vary widely across the country - from just over $1,000 in Taupo, to $...
David Cooper: Immigration director slams Government after revelation only one person approved for specialist investor visa
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An immigration director is slamming the Government after revelations only one person has been approved for the specialist investor visa. The policy la...
Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO says the Government is focusing on wrong issue following youth justice announcement
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is being accused of focusing on the wrong issue following their youth justice facility revamp. Labour has announced plans to open two n...
Sharon Zollner: Economist says signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation ahead of CPI figures
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation when Stats NZ releases its latest figures this morning. Economists expect inflation in the year t...
Mike's Minute: Do Labour expect us to believe them on crime?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have found one of the Prime Minister's real skills - announcing bollocks with a straight face. How is it humanly possible to stand there in front of...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the relaxing of immigration restrictions for tradesmen
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK has relaxed their immigration restrictions for tradesmen such as bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers, and roofers, making it much easier for th...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the heatwaves sweeping Europe
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An unrelenting heatwave has swept Europe, with record temperatures expected in places like Italy, Greece, and Spain. France, however, seems to have be...
Brian Henry: Ex-Gloriavale women's lawyer on the treatment the women faced
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gloriavale School is under review. The Ministry of Education has confirmed the Education Review Office is investigating the school after the Employmen...
Chris Bishop: National's housing spokesman on the tenancy Kiwisaver policy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's housing spokesman says his Party's tenancy KiwiSaver policy was inspired by lobbying from young Nats. Chris Bishop says if elected, Nationa...
Chris Finlayson: Former National Party Treaty Minister on the Green's plan to return stolen land
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former treaty negotiations minister is pouring cold water on the Greens' new treaty policy. The party wants to allow the Crown to negotiate buying p...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister on Labour's new crime policy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins accepts he made a mistake when announcing the Government's latest crackdown on youth crime. The Prime Minister yesterday announced the G...
Ruth Money: Victims' Advocate on Labour's new crime policy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns over the Government's latest attempt to tackle youth crime. New measures have been announced including making posting criminal beha...
Mike's Minute: You can't blame people leaving NZ
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed the interview with Marc Ellis in the NZ Herald over the weekend, read it. One of the great sadnesses around Ellis is he got successful i...
Ashleigh Barrett-Young: Otago University researcher on the investigation of biomarkers as an indication of Alzheimer's
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new angle of Alzheimer’s research is being investigated. Biomarkers are a molecule found in blood, other body fluids, and tissues that are an indi...
Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister on the China Business Summit
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor are addressing the Chinese Ambassador and New Zealand business leaders, at the China Business Summit ...
David Seymour: ACT leader on the new additions to the top of its party list
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT has added some fresh faces to the top of its party list for October's election. It's demoted MPs Chris Baillie and Toni Severin to make way for ne...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Director on the cost of NZ universities for international students
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Universities say people care more about value than price in the wake of data showing New Zealand's among the most expensive for international students...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the severe heatwaves in the US
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sweltering heat and raging floods are sweeping across several parts of the globe. Almost a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, while...
Christopher Luxon: National Leader on the party's road infrastructure policy
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon is adamant the numbers stack up in National’s plan to redirect Government spending from road safety to road maintenance. The Natio...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ chief executive on data showing nearly half of small business owners are not actually paying themselves
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If owning your own business wasn't hard enough - new data shows us that nearly half of small business owners are not actually even paying themselves. ...
Mike's Minute: We were lied to on tax
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has the Government's desire to bail out their dire fortunes in the election, in fact, made them worse? The revelation that the Government was indeed c...
Mark the Week: What Shane van Gisbergen did in Nascar will never be recognised by the likes of the Halberg Awards
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Sam Cane: 6/10 Tricky call ...
Elizabeth Broadbent: Medical professor on research into how AI-powered robots could provide some companionship
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness and social isolation is said to impact as many as one-third of the world population - and here we have new research into how AI-powered rob...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister admits he's disappointed Chris Hipkins has ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson admits he's disappointed Chris Hipkins has ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes. The Finance Minister told Mike Hosking he underst...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Assn Pres concerned three quarters of new principals feel unprepared when starting
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concern that three quarters of new school principals feel unprepared when starting the job. Research from the Education Review Office also finds more ...
James Shaw: Greens Co-Leader says the party could demand wealth tax, capital gains tax as part of post-election negotiations
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Shaw says whether New Zealand gets a capital gains tax or wealth tax is ultimately a matter for voters. Chris Hipkins has ruled out either form ...
Jan Tinetti: Education Minister defends Every School Day is a Big Day campaign
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister's defending a million dollar campaign that aimed to encourage kids to go to school Last August, Education Minister Jan Tinetti ...
Mike's Minute: We get upset way too much now
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the unfortunate side stories of the FIFA Women's World Cup is it doesn’t look to be the bonanza they hoped it might be. Ticket sales have bee...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Peeni Henare, latest poll, Dawn Raid apology, Act's youth justice policy
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Angela Strange: Waikato Councillor on Te Huia train service no longer be travelling into Parnell following incidents
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hamilton-Auckland Te Huia train service will no longer be travelling into Parnell. The temporary ban follows two incidents where the train driver ...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader on Hipkins' meeting with Zelenskyy, attending Nato summit and MFAT report
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After all that, it turns out Chris Hipkins will actually be meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But right now he is in attendance of...
Nick Chisnall KC: Auckland barrister says there's no silver bullet to fix court system delays
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland barrister says there's no silver bullet to fix court system delays. The average number of days to resolve criminal cases in the District C...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist predicts no change to 5.5 per cent Official Cash Rate
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have another OCR day, many are expecting the Reserve Bank to take a breather - with no change to the current 5.5 per cent. Westpac chief economist ...
Josie Pagani: Political commentator talks latest poll finding Labour's popularity fall, National rise
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the latest polls from the Labour party's own pollster, Labour has well and truly fallen -sitting at 31 per cent - it's lowest point since...
Karen Chhour: Act's spokesperson for Children on their plan to improve Oranga Tamariki
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An independent monitoring system and more rights for caregivers are part of the Act Party's plan to improve Oranga Tamariki. Leader David Seymour says...
Lysette Reymer: Newshub correspondent on Nato agreeing Ukraine can join alliance once allies agree, fighting is halted
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A difficult decision for Nato over when Ukraine should be able to join the military alliance. Overnight, member states have agreed Ukraine will be all...
Mike's Minute: Our economic decline is alarming
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you reading about the economy and its performance, or lack of, with the alarm I am? More and more economists are now predicting a double dip reces...
Nick Cassidy: Kiwi Formula E driver sits just one point off first with four races remaining
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Shane van Gisbergen has received all the headlines lately, and rightfully so, there's yet another Kiwi on one of the main stages of racing doing...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on spammed fake Google reviews
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Top restaurants are being spammed with fake reviews on Google. Overseas internet scammers have been known to start posting five-star reviews from fake...
Pierre van Heerden: Former Sanitarium New Zealand boss appointed as new Grocery Commissioner
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has appointed a new Grocery Commissioner to referee New Zealand's supermarkets. Former Sanitarium New Zealand boss Pierre van ...
Carmel Sepuloni: Acting Prime Minister says Chris Hipkins would like to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy if logistics allow
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's still unclear if Chris Hipkins will get a chance to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni says...
Robert Patman: International relations expert says there are big questions for Nato over who should be able to join
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big questions for Nato over who should be allowed to join the military alliance.Leaders of 31 Nato countries and 14 other countries are gathering for ...
Aaron Martin: Immigration lawyer questions whether the Govt will consider recommendations of review into dawn-raid tactics
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised on whether the Government will consider the recommendations of a review into dawn-raid style tactics. An independent probe ...
Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister on reaching Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, Australia's reaction
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We now have a Fair Trade Agreement with the European Union. And Australian farmers are rubbishing the deal - urging their Trade Minister to walk away ...
Mike's Minute: Our political week was an embarrassment
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I guess you look at New Zealand in a slightly different light when you are offshore. The only news New Zealand got in Australia last week was the vide...
James Shaw: Green Co-Leader on the party's manifesto and the current Government
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party has laid out its vision for the next government. It launched its election manifesto yesterday, including a plan to end poverty, guaran...
Jason Herrick: Federated Farmers Winter Grazing Spokesperson on the winter grazing order
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Southland farmers are warning that an order to stop winter grazing comes at a massive cost. Environment Southland issued the abatement notice to sever...
Nick Wilson: Otago University Professor on the decrease in black market tobacco sales
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A survey coming out of the tobacco industry reveals a nearly 30% decline in black market tobacco consumption since 2019. Otago University Professor Ni...
Tim Groser: Former Trade Minister on the EU Trade Deal
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU trade deal has officially been signed as Chris Hipkins starts his week in Europe. Former Trade Minister Tim Groser says that overall there is u...
David Seymour: ACT leader on their new crime policy
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ACT Party is touting its new crime crackdown policy as a way to curb youth offending. It wants to see 17-year-olds charged as adults, and for yout...
Caroline Conroy: Midwifery union co-leader hopes latest pay offer will keep midwives from heading overseas
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More details have been released about the latest pay offer from midwives this morning. The agreement lifts the base pay for Te Whatu Ora midwives by u...
Dr Moira Smith: Public Health expert on NZ kids spend a third of after-school time on screens
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alarmed experts have sounded warning for the mental and physical wellbeing of Kiwi children after new research revealed our kids are spending about a ...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent says new Threads app is a significant move from Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty-million users have signed up for Mark Zuckerberg's newly-launched Threads app on its first day. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp ...
David Ferguson: Westlake Boys Headmaster on hosting conference around single-sex vs co-ed education
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Single sex secondary schools seem to be a better environment for boy's learning. A study commissioned by the Association of Boys' Schools of New Zeala...
Justin Marshall: Former All Black gives his take on the All Blacks' first Test side of 2023
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks face Argentina on Sunday for their first Test of 2023. It's an early start for us, with kick off at 7.10am on Sunday. We had the unveil...
Ella Kumar: Puketāpapa Local Board Chair says attack at Jyoti's Dairy won't be an easy fix emotionally and mentally
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fears over the wider social implications of a brazen daylight robbery at an Auckland dairy. An owner and a customer were injured in a hammer attack at...
Brooke van Velden: ACT's deputy leader says $531m spent on Covid tests could have been used for nurses' payrise
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT says $531 million spent on unused Covid tests is money down the drain. Our newsroom can reveal Te Whatu Ora has almost 60 million rapid antigen te...
Alayna Powley: Kiwi R'n'B artist with an acoustic performance ahead of debut album 'Self Portrait of a Woman Unravelling' release
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time now to talk with one of our best homegrown RNB artists. Alayna Powley, you'll know her best as just Alayna when she's performing, first appeared ...
Jon Norman: talkSPORT UK correspondent ahead of the third Ashes test at Headingly
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cricketing world is still not over the events of last week's Ashes test - but tonight is the third match in the series. England need to win at Hea...
Tom O'Sullivan and Sam Fowler: Campaign for Wool NZ and Education Ministry Property Head on opting for an American supplier for carpet at 600 schools
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Ministry has opted for an American carpet supplier, rather than buy New Zealand wool for 600 small and rural schools, They've gone for n...
Professor Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice-Chancellor says they are well placed to deliver a third medical school
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A third medical school could be the pipe line if National gets into Government. Leader Chris Luxon has unveiled plans to set up the school at Waikato ...
Reg Proffit: Chair of the NZ Planning Institute on 12 percent of NZ's residential buildings in flood-prone areas
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research from NIWA and Auckland University shows more than 400,000 homes are in flood prone areas. Put it another way; it's 12 percent of resident...
Jevon McSkimming: Deputy Police Commissioner says they are seeing significant growth in call-outs
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heightened demand in a changing police environment is shifting response time targets for call-outs. Targets have been adjusted, giving officers twice ...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Meta's new 'Threads' app isn't the first time they've replicated popular social media
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook owner Meta is set to unveil its new app to rival Twitter. 'Threads' is a text-based conversation app that will be linked to Instagram, which ...
Pollies: Grant Robertson and Mark Mitchell on how deep the problems run at Oranga Tamariki - and how long they've been going on
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh questions this morning have come about how deep the problems run at Oranga Tamariki - and how long they've been going on for. The agency has sto...
Mike Daisley: Mountain Safety Council CEO on two climbers rescued from The Remarkables
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two attempts by helicopter and 12 hours of effort have saved two climbers who got lost in a snow storm in The Remarkables. The Scotsman and Frenchman ...
Tracey Shipton: VOYCE Chief Executive says latest incidents facing Oranga Tamariki may be the tip of an iceberg
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An advocate for children in care says the latest incidents facing Oranga Tamariki point to wider issues within the agency. Children's Minister Kelvin ...
Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association data shows there were more than 8,000 electric vehicle sales last month
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month was the biggest month ever for new vehicle sales as buyers tried to beat the Government's Clean Car policy changes. The Clean Car rebate in...
Nick Goodall: CoreLogic Head of Research says latest property data brings uncertainty to the market
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latest CoreLogic data shows the property market may have further to fall. The value of properties across the country weakened last month, down 1.2 per...
Genna Hawkins-Boulton: Let's Talk Consent co-founder says education would lead to young people having healthy relationships
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consent education across the board is being hailed as a way to keep people safe. People aged 16 to 24 are four times more likely to experience sexual ...
Steve Chadwick: Federation of Primary Health chair says the entire primary sector is grappling with shortages
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims have come that the Government's new plan to fix vacancies in the health sector won't help primary and community care. Health Minister Ayesha Ve...
Joe McGrath: 'Keeper of the Melbourne Cup' on the 41-destination pre-race tour
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1861, 44 New Zealand bred horses have won the Melbourne Cup. And since 2003, the cup has been going on a pre-race tour - this year it visits 41 ...
Nigel Latta: Clinical psychologist on his new series 'You've Been Scammed'
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the name Nigel Latta, what comes to mind? He's taught us about criminals, raising kids, travelling and managing money. Now the Order of ...
Sally Mackay: Lecturer calls for regulation around advertising of unhealthy foods to kids
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report shows children in New Zealand need better food. The Healthy Food Environment report has found one fifth of preventable deaths are related...
Jesse Gale: Ophthalmologist on the Government aiming to get another cataract 3500 operations done every year
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eligibility for cataract surgery is being expanded and the Government is aiming to get another 3500 operations done every year. This is another area w...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says he still has confidence in Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says he still has confidence in Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan. The Prime Minister has confirmed he'll be having a "good chat" with Allan a...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix director says people who are at the stage of buying their first home are finding it tougher right now
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising interest rates are affecting some people more than others. Latest figures from credit bureau Centrix has found 426,000 New Zealanders are now b...
Catherine Field: France correspondent says there is no clear end in sight to mass riots protesting teenager shot by police
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No clear end in sight to mass riots in France, protesting the death of a teenager who was fatally shot by Police. CNN reports more than 2,000 people h...
Kate Weston: College of Nurses Director says latest pay offer to nurses is certainly worth considering
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest pay offer to nurses is being called a significant and positive outcome. The Government is stumping up an additional $1.5 billion towards an...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says building consents are unlikely to trend upwards anytime soon
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building consents are unlikely to see a return to last year's spike. Stats NZ says consents fell 11 percent in the year to May. JMI Wealth Director An...
Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on the gold struck at the Snowy River Mine
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gold struck at New Zealand's deepest mine could be worth two-billion dollars. The development —850 metres deep into the ground at The Snowy River Mi...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the riots
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
French authorities are hoping for a quieter night across the country after five nights of violence sparked by the death of a 17-year-old. Thousands ha...
Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister on the additional clinical placements for nurses
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greater strides are being taken to ensure New Zealand-born healthcare professionals can serve their own communities. The Government's adding 830 clini...
Lance Burdett: Former Lead Police Negotiator on the Oranga Tamariki roof standoffs
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suspicions are growing that this weekend's standoff at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice facility was copycat behaviour. Five teens got onto the roof a...
Tusha Penny: Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO on the roof protests
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oranga Tamariki will be looking at making rapid change following a second roof protest at one of its justice facilities. Five teens spent a night and ...
Marama Davidson: Green Co-Leader on the party's housing policy
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens are promising a raft of rental regulations this election. The party's newly-released housing policy includes a cap on rent increases of thr...
Mike's Minute: The gig is up on assisted petrol prices
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's about to be over. Tomorrow our petrol goes up 29c per litre. It's at that point you will realise, if you haven't already, what a madly, false wor...
Mark the Week: 'Another $1 billion and the damn thing hasn’t even started yet'
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. RATs: 3/10 Scandal of the w...
Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on house price report showing quarterly value growth in 107 metro suburbs
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After over a year of decline, some house prices are on the road to recovery. The latest OneRoof report shows quarterly value growth in 107 metro subur...
Melodie Robinson: Head of Sport at TVNZ on their new free to air 'sports hub' launching this weekend
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good news if you are planning on settling in for a weekend of watching sport. TVNZ are launching their new free to air 'sports hub' on both TVNZ+ and ...
Lynda Stuart: NZEI lead negotiator says there is still work to be done on primary school collective agreement
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Primary school principals have accepted a third collective agreement offer from the Education Ministry. It includes a six percent base salary increase...
Paul Goldsmith: National Justice Spokesperson promises further action on ram-raiders, should it come to power
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's promising further action on ram-raiders, should it come to power in October. It wants to make filming and publishing a crime an aggravating...
Deborah Russell: Statistics Minister doesn't know whether Census numbers will reach 90 percent target
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a game of wait and see for the Census target. Today's the final day for people to complete the compulsory survey for all New Zealanders. About 89...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Biden, Democrats are slamming decision to end affirmative action in universities
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 45-year legal precedent is being rolled back by the United States Supreme Court. It's ruled against universities considering a prospective student's...