The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Rod Badcock: Paihau-Robinson Research Professor on zero emission flights
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As soon as two years from now zero emission flights may become a reality. So far only a few fully electric planes have crossed the Cook Straight, the ...
Leanne Geraghty: Air NZ Chief Customer and Sales Officer on the new in-flight menu
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you tempt Air New Zealand's taste buds? That's the question the airline is asking, as it launches a nationwide search for the best Kiwi snack for ...
Paul Goldsmith: National Spokesperson on Kieran McAnulty's comments about democracy
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is raising red flags about a cabinet minister's comments about democracy. Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty has told Q&A he accep...
Garry de Thierry: Rotorua Intermediate Principal on reducing class sizes
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reducing class sizes allows teachers to spend more one-on-one time with the students who need it. The Government is expected to make an announcement o...
Leigh Marsh: Department of Corrections Commissioner on NZ's prison capacity
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite some frontline police being told to consider the necessity of arrests as Rimutaka Prison is nearly full, Corrections says there isn't a capaci...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent as Cyclone Isla hits Western Australia with 218km/h winds
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has made landfall in Western Australia with warnings it is the strongest storm seen in the state for almost 15 years. It powered...
Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham on Three Waters changes, community anti-crime and $10 scones
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham joined Tim Dower to wrap the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Dower: If Hipkins thinks rebranding Three Waters will win us over, then he thinks we're stupid
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If Chris Hipkins thinks rebranding Three Waters by calling it "Affordable Water Reforms" is going to win us all over, then he obviously thinks we're s...
Aydan Apiata: Wellington café owner surprised as city left of list of world's top coffee spots
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's coffee capital has been left off the top ranking coffee destinations. Coffee company Tambia has released a list of the world's top 50 co...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster says the inflation cycle will be much harder to beat than previously expected
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news for the economy and bad news for those holding out hope for lower interest rates. Economic consultancy Infometrics says while the economy has...
Kieran McAnulty: Local Government Minister says changes to water reforms are more than just window dressing
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The minister responsible for water reforms says recent changes are more than just window dressing. The four mega entities have been changed for 10 l...
Dr Marewa Glover: Tobacco researcher says the Government has moved towards a punitive approach to smoking
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tobacco researcher thinks New Zealand is lagging behind to help people quit smoking. The UK's NHS is giving away free vape kits in the hopes it will...
Nigel Bowen: Timaru District Mayor says he thinks changes to 'Three Waters' reforms are a bid to win votes
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new name isn't making water reforms easier to swallow for some officials. Three Waters has been renamed Affordable Water Reforms and the four mega e...
Alexandra Daddario: Hollywood star on her new role in Mayfair Witches, career and White Lotus
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood actress Alexandra Daddario got her start in the Percy Jackson films in 2010. From there, she won more high profile projects including True D...
Mark O'Donnell: CEO of Rockit Global anticipates record export volumes and biggest season yet
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a few setbacks, the tiny apple brand Rockit is on track for its biggest season yet. The company was facing a difficult season even before the ...
Josephine Bartley: Auckland councillor says there were key communications issues in flood response
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The review of the Auckland Council's flood response makes for some uncomfortable reading. It says there was a system failure, communications failures ...
Campbell Barry: Lower Hutt Mayor says each council faces issues from time to time
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Local body leaders are doing what they can to stop spats around the country's council tables. Local Government New Zealand is looking to establish a s...
Kyle Brewerton: Primary Principal's Assn discusses figures showing 3,000 relief teachers have left the profession in last decade
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears the teacher shortage could worsen as relief teachers leave the profession. New Ministry of Education figures show around 3,000 relief ...
Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor says without Three Waters reforms, councils like hers face steep rates rises
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country's councils are standing by to hear the Government's latest plan for Three Waters reforms. Newstalk ZB understands the plan will be reveale...
Marine Prickett: Public Health Researcher says farming has had a big impact upon on NZ's rivers
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The repercussions of dairy farm intensification could be coming home to roost. A new report from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ has f...
Tim Dower: We aren't dangling a big enough carrot for our jobs
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More questions than answers, for me, on the residency carrot finally being dangled in a desperate attempt to plug gaps in the health sector. Winter's ...
Walter Rushbrook: Interislander GM says it is great the Kaitaki is back on the Strait
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is hope for a smoother sailing for passengers looking to cross Cook Strait over the coming months. Interislander's Kaitaki ferry is returning to...
Jane Patterson: NZ's Chief Operating Officer Women's World Cup 99 days out from the tournament
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
99 days now until the FIFA Women's World Cup here and in Australia. Around 150,000 tickets have already been sold to 29 matches and at least 20,000 pe...
Morag McDowell: Health and Disability Commissioner keeping a close eye on cancer treatment delays in the Southern District
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country's Health and Disability Commissioner is keeping a close eye on cancer treatment delays in the Southern District. A critical report by Mora...
Julie White: Hospitality NZ CEO says at some point NZ should move away from the Covid settings
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Covid restrictions still feel like a handbrake for the hospitality industry. The Government is not changing the seven day isolation requirement for ca...
Michael Wood: Immigration Minister expects thousands of people to arrive as a result of changes in the healthcare sector
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister is expecting thousands of people to arrive on our shores as a result of immigration changes in the healthcare sector. 32 new ...
Al Gillespie: Law expert says it will look bad if New Zealand is a no show at the latest NATO meeting
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A law expert says it will look bad if New Zealand is a no show at the latest NATO meeting. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he's yet to make a decisi...
Sir Ian Jones: Former All Black on 16-day endurance relay raising money for I Am Hope charity
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 16-day swim, bike, run and kayak relay raising money for I Am Hope starts this morning, travelling the length of the North Island. Delayed by Cyclon...
Tim Dower: Rumoured changes to Three Waters mean nothing
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a good piece in BusinessDesk on where we're going now with Three Waters. For clarity, I've been against Three Waters from the start. Where I...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt on Israel Adesanya, Warriors, Super Rugby and The Masters
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Tim Dower to wrap a hectic sporting weekend. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dickie Arbiter: Royal correspondent discusses the variations to King Charles' coronation
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles' coronation is getting closer, May 6th and the Mike Hosking Breakfast will be there in the week leading up to it. It's not as lavish as s...
Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Assn says members often complain about shoddy roads with poor maintenance
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Truck drivers say they are sick and tired of driving on dangerous roads. Newstalk ZB can reveal Waka Kotahi fixed 54,000 potholes on the state highway...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says Govt will make a carefully balanced decision on whether to scrap Covid isolation period
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says the Government will be making a "carefully balanced decision" on whether to continue to scrap the mandatory seven-day isolation per...
Alastair MacGibbon: CyberCX Chief Strategy Officer warns of increasing risk of cyber attacks targeting healthcare
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A cyber security firm is warning of an increasing risk of cyber attacks targeting healthcare. A CyberCX report shows it's in the top five most targete...
Christine Rose: Greenpeace spokesperson comments on fewer HA of DOC land treated for pests despite 800 more roles created
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can more staff equal less work getting done? Since 2017 nearly 800 more full-time roles have being created at the Department of Conservation. Yet ...
Mike's Minute: The OCR rise clearly shows our economy is failing
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So here's the first realisation that we face out of the Reserve Bank's 50 basis point rise - it was 50 points. It proves, yet again, no one seems to r...
Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on arrest of husband of former Scottish National Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The drama surrounding the husband of former Scottish National Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon has been labelled a gift for the UK Labour party. Peter Mur...
Mark the Week: So popular, until she was so unpopular
05 Apr 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. Donald Trump: 6/10 On balan...
Steven Joyce: Former Minister of Finance comments on how our economy will fare following OCR hike
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's 50 basis point rise of the OCR by the Reserve Bank puts us at 5.25%. It is now the 11th successive hike and is the highest level since Dec...
Steve Lancaster: NZR GM of Community Rugby on launch of 10-year plan to grow women's game
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 10-year action plan has been launched by NZ Rugby to transform women's rugby. The plan is to improve access to participation while removing barriers...
Dr René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO weighs in on potential public-private partnership for the future of tourism
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Former head of Tourism Industry Aotearoa and current managing director of tourism research agency Angus and Associates Chris Roberts joined...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO says unexpected Official Cash Rate hike will knock business confidence
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tough times are expected to follow the Official Cash rate hike, which caught many by surprise. The Reserve Bank increased the OCR by 50 basis points t...
Charlie Reynolds: Federated Farmers say some farmers feel like the Govt has abandoned them two months after Cyclone Gabrielle
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers say some farmers feel like the Government has abandoned them two months after Cyclone Gabrielle. An additional $23-million has been ...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says the Government needs to acknowledge its contribution to inflation
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Persistent inflation has failed to be dampened down by consistent Official Cash Rate increases. The Reserve Bank has hiked it by 50 basis points to 5....
Mike's Minute: How will we remember Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister?
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's valedictory day for Jacinda Ardern. Plenty of people have been asking plenty of other people what they have made of her time as Prime Minister. I...
Irene Gardiner: SPDA President on Netflix series 'Sweet Tooth' bringing $66m and 1180 jobs to New Zealand
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand-filmed Netflix series Sweet Tooth generated $66 million for our GDP. And with Kiwi's making up 95 percent of crew and 80 percent of ca...
Pollies: Andrew Little and Mark Mitchell on how Ardern will be remembered as PM, Kiri Allan and OIAs
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Little says Jacinda Ardern has dealt with an extraordinary amount of challenges during her political career. The man who stood aside to make wa...
Michael Gordon: Economist predicts another hike of the OCR by the Reserve Bank today
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are expecting another hike of the OCR by the Reserve Bank today. Most are picking a 25 basis point rise taking it to 5 percent, this would ...
Margie Apa: Te Whatu Ora Chief says they are concerned about surgery wait times
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Whatu Ora says it is concerned about its surgery wait times. Figures show more than 6,000 patients approved for surgery have been waiting more than...
Phillip Bump: Washington Post Columnist on Donald Trumps arrest and arraignment
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records. Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday at a Man...
Helen Petousis: Vaccinologist says it's important pregnant women in second-trimester are vaccinated against whooping cough
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No light at the end of the tunnel for low vaccination rates from an illness that puts infants at risk of death. Three babies under one year of age hav...
Chris Roberts: Tourism expert discusses whether a public-private partnership could be the key to survival of tourism
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could a public-private partnership be the key to survival of tourism? Tourism experts are calling the sector to break away from the high-volume model ...
Catherine Field: France correspondent on Finland's NATO membership and what comes next
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finland is set to join NATO on Tuesday, days after Turkey ratified the Nordic country's membership and set it on track to become the 31st member of th...
Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent says Hipkins is taking a risk investigating Stuart Nash, because more could come out
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns that Stuart Nash could be a ticking time bomb. The former Cabinet Minister has announced he's quitting politics at the election, an...
Mike's Minute: Being a leader is a 24/7 job, as Sanna Marin found out
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sanna Marin - I said it at the time when she arrived in the country for a visit. I said it as the debate here raged, as to a woman's right to be herse...
Graham Norton: UK comedy superstar on 30 seasons of his talk show and ten years' partnership with Invivo
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a few years since we last caught up with Graham Norton for a chat and a wine. The UK celebrity is best known for his talk show, into it's 30...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says legitimate concerns have been raised about lobbyists access to MPs
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says legitimate concerns have been raised about lobbyists' access to MPs. Private-sector and union reps are losing swipe-card acces...
Holly Bennett: Lobbyist says it's not particularly difficult to get access to a Minister
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A belief the Government's moves to ensure transparency within the lobbying sector is perfunctory. The Prime Minister is giving support to third-party ...
Tim Mackle: Dairy NZ chief executive on Fonterra reducing its season forecast milk payment to farmers
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the news of Fonterra recording a 50 percent increase in record profits, it has now cut its season forecast milk payment to farmers. The forecast...
Chris Gallavin: Law expert discusses hung jury verdict in David Benbow's murder trial
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's more waiting after a Christchurch murder trial resulted in a hung jury. They failed to reach a verdict yesterday on whether or not David Benbo...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent says Chris Hipkins is taking a risk investigating Nash, because more could come out
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Nash could be a ticking time bomb. The former Cabinet Minister has announced he's quitting politics at the election, and will remain as Napier'...
Aaron Hendry: Youth Development worker on the rates of youth offenders facing court action
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between February and October 2022 there were a total of 4906 retail burglaries, and 49% of those arrested were under the age of 18. Of those offenders...
Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Russia assuming the UN Presidency
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russia has assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council. The role rotates between each o...
Mike's Minute: Andrew Webster and these Warriors are the real deal
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come on doubters, what part of this aren't you loving? Just which side in the NRL looks better, brighter, and more improved than the increasingly wond...
Gina Lockyer: Living Wage Movement spokesperson on the increased living wage
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Research claims that an increase to the living wage won't push up the cost of living. From September first, it will jump to $26 an hour, $3.30 above m...
Mark Mitchell: National Party's concerns over the increase in bail numbers
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's concerned about the number of people being bailed despite police opposition. Last year it sat at slightly over 5000, much higher than the j...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's indictment
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is preparing for his arrest this week due to his indictment over a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. The former US president will fly ...
Greg Miller: Hawke's Bay Restaurant Owner on the lack of support from the cyclone recovery fund
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hawke's Bay businesses are concerned that the Government's 50-million-dollar cyclone recovery fund's starting to run dry. The local Chamber of Commerc...
Mark the Week: As a regular citizen you'd dismiss her as a nutter, as a Minister of the Crown it's shameful
30 Mar 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. Posie Parker: 6/10 She was ...
Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative director urges for Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation bill to be amended
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NZ Initiative are urging for the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation bill to be amended with an immediate post-implementation review of ...
Mike's Minute: Posie Parker protestor - why do we cover the attention seekers?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I reached peak despair this week with the profile of the person who tossed the soup, or paint, or juice or whatever it was at Posie Parker. The Posie ...
Mark Dixon: Allergy NZ CEO on study finding some pets can reduce certain types of allergies in young children
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to a study in Japan of more than 66,000 children up to the age of 3, 22 percent of kids exposed to dogs were significantly less likely to ha...
Nicola Willis: National Deputy Leader says the idea Stuart Nash wasn't acting in his ministerial capacity is 'laughable'
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More scrutiny of disgraced former Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash. The damning email between Nash and one of his donors, which led to the Cabinet Ministe...
Julie White: Hospitality NZ CEO discusses the impact of minimum wage increase on businesses
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living crisis has hit many New Zealanders hard, but some help is on the way. From the beginning of April, increases to the pension, benefi...
Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on study finding 40% of young kiwis are not getting recommended amount of physical activity
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers are shining a light on the lack of exercise young New Zealanders are getting. A Victoria University study has found less than 40 percent o...
Rick Herd: Construction boss says Auckland harbour crossing is a political announcement, PM wanted good news to share
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A construction boss says the second Auckland Harbour crossing must be cost effective and a long-term solution. The Government has brought forward cons...
Mike's Minute: Could Stuart Nash's mistake bring down the Government?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a question for you - having brought himself down, could Stuart Nash bring the whole Government down? The revelations that his work via email wi...
Liam Lawson: Kiwi motorsport star ahead of the new Japanese Super Formula season
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Formula 1 season is already underway but we have another series with a Kiwi driver in it beginning next week. The Japanese Super Formula Champions...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on rollout of tactical response model to protect officers from gun crime
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police officers confronting armed offenders and other dangerous situations will hopefully be better resourced and trained to de-escalate and prevent l...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says now is the time for action on second Auckland harbour crossing
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is about to unveil five new options for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing. The Government has announced it's bringing forward constru...
Marcelo Rodriguez-Ferrere: Law expert says there's no indication Stuart Nash's mistakes amount to political corruption
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A law expert says there's no indication Stuart Nash's mistakes amount to political corruption. Communications from Nash are going under the microscope...
Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Assn Pres on plans in the works to cut back on the use of paper in the justice system
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plans are in the works to cut back on the use of paper in the justice system. NZ Herald's Open Justice reports the Te Au Reka project will be progress...
Phil O'Reilly: Business expert says the pandemic may have played a part in the soaring labour productivity in New Zealand
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic may have played a part in what seems to be soaring labour productivity in New Zealand. Stats NZ data shows in the year ended March 2022, ...
Mike's Minute: What is the point of Commerce Commission reports?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a small sense of satisfaction for me as the second quarterly monitoring report from the Commerce Commission came out on the petrol industry. D...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Stuart Nash's dismissal
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims dismissing Stuart Nash was black and white. The Napier MP emailed donors about private cabinet information around a 2020 rent relief package. H...
Kate Tulp: Service expert on Kiwis spending nearly 20 million hours waiting for customer services in 2022
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022, Kiwis spent almost 20 million hours waiting for customer services. With 19.7 million people contacting customer services, that equates to an ...
Heather Saunderson: Keep NZ Beautiful CEO on audit finding a 72% increase in plastic since 2019
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2019, New Zealand's litter problem has only gotten worse. The 2022 National Litter Audit found a 72 percent increase in plastic since 2019. Whil...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ Planning Forecast suggests the country is on track for a mild recession
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand appears to be edging closer to a recession, with some regions faster than others. BusinessNZ's latest Planning Forecast suggests the count...
Peter Dunne: Former cabinet minister says Stuart Nash has ruined his career because he likes to brag and skite
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A view Stuart Nash has gained nothing from leaking government information. It's emerged the Napier MP emailed donors about private Cabinet information...
Kiri Allan: Justice Minister says new amendments to Criminal Proceeds Act will improve the ability of Police to do their job
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A much-needed adjustment has come to a key piece of legislation for disrupting gang activity. The Government has tweaked the Criminal Proceeds Act, wh...
Eric Crampton: Economist says people have been moving to different ministries to get a pay increase, denigrating expertise
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Public servants jumping roles may have melted the Government's pay freeze. The policy that was introduced for high-paid public servants during the Cov...
Mike's Minute: Are Marama Davidson and the Greens worth the trouble?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to know where to start with Marama Davidson. It all came crashing down, as it was always going to, but with a number of strands as to how it...
Brian Greene: Renowned US theoretical physicist ahead of his Australasian tour
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to have your mind blown? Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist who has been described as the "single best explainer of abstruse concep...
Brad Olsen: Economist on 60 percent of households will need to refinance their mortgages in the next year
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next year or so around 60 percent of households will need to refinance their mortgages at higher rates. With 50 percent of the value of exist...
Ellen Dixon: Students advocate says student debt isn't talked about enough
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Students are calling for more education around the impact of student debt. Student loan living costs have increased by more than $100 a week over the ...
Chris Hipkins: PM says Marama Davidson gets a little bit of leeway over comments as she'd just been hit by a motorbike
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says Marama Davidson's comments at the Auckland counter-protest for Posie Parker are regrettable. The Minister for the Prevention o...
Kate Hannah: Disinformation Project on GCSB preventing three domestic terror attacks in NZ
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three domestic terror attacks prevented by New Zealand's spy agencies have shown the complex scale of threats the country is facing. GCSB boss Andrew ...
Catherine Field: Paris correspondent says France is preparing for further political unrest
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
France is preparing for further political unrest President Macron is not backing down following huge protests against a controversial pension law push...
David Seymour: Act leader says if he were PM he would have sacked Marama Davidson after comments at Posie Parker counter-protest
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour says if he were Prime Minister he would have sacked Marama Davidson after comments at the Auckland counter-protest to Posie Parker. The ...
Mike Hosking: The Warriors look better than they have in a long time
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dare I suggest that of all the wins we have seen this season, and there have been no shortage of them, that yesterday at Mt Smart, the first home game...