The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: NSW showed us a glimpse of our election

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My working theory for this year's election was re-enforced Saturday night in New South Wales. My working theory for the October election here is that ...

Barry Hughes: Okarito busines owner and organiser of the GorseBusters working bee

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A free week away - but with a catch More than 50 people are being fed, watered, and housed in the small west coast community of Okarito this week, as ...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the devastating tornado that ripped through Alabama and Mississippi

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The US town of Rolling Fork has been utterly devastated by a deadly tornado. At least 26 people have died in Alabama and Mississippi, dozens are injur...

Rob Beaglehole: Dental Association spokesperson on the impact of the increased dental grant

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 15-million-dollars has been paid out in the three months since the Government hiked the dental grant. In December the annual amount jumped from...

Chris Luxon: National Leader on the Posie Parker counter protest

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National says that the Posie Parker rally wasn't a good look for New Zealand. Thousands protested Parker's planned speaking tour over the weekend. Scu...

Sir Peter Gluckman: Co-author of UOA report calling for a national risk assessment authority

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Five weeks on from cyclone Gabrielle, a report from Auckland University researchers calls for a national risk assessment authority. Koi Tū: The Centr...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent as lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety and content

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US lawmakers have grilled the CEO of TikTok over data security and harmful content, responding sceptically during a tense committee hearing to his ass...

Mark the Week: Ardern was famous for doing nothing around discipline and I am astonished Hipkins wants to match her

23 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.   Scott Robertson: 8/10 A sha...

Mike's Minute: Luxon's speech showed what the polls don't

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If everyone in this country watched Christopher Luxon yesterday outline where our education system is at, he would not have the issues he currently do...

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby vs. an orchid

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week that was - with much of the chat around houseplants and Kate's ability...

Graeme Muller: NZTech CEO discusses Amazon Group's Web Services deal with Govt to advance NZ's digital transformation

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon Group's Web Services have signed a deal with the Government to supposedly advance our digital transformation. This includes the public service'...

Jo McCarroll: NZ Gardener editor on 12 new houseplants being approved by EPA

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For a while there house plants were the coolest home accessory to have - and the craze could be on it's way back. The Environmental Protection Authori...

Stuart Crosby: LGNZ President says Auckland Council got its money's worth from belonging to the national lobby group

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Local Government New Zealand says Auckland Council got its money's worth from belonging to the national lobby group for councils. Auckland Mayor Wayne...

Nina Hood: Education Hub Founder says an emphasis on three areas of teaching could run the risk of narrowing curriculum

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The devil will be in the detail of how National's plan to overhaul the curriculum would be enacted. The party's policy includes requiring schools to d...

Judge Frances Eivers: Children's Commissioner says almost three-and-a-half children are living in emergency housing right now

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claims have come that lifting children out of poverty should be an absolute priority. Stats NZ data shows one in 10 children are living in material ha...

Mitch James: Kiwi pop star ahead of his global tour, plays a song from his new album live in studio

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't get much bigger for an artist than a global tour. Kiwi pop star Mitch James has announced his, which culminates in a 13 date New Zealand to...

Mike's Minute: Not liking what someone says isn't a reason to ban them

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Based on their previous expression of opinion or ideas." That’s the key line from the immigration folks as they announced they are not stopping ol'...

Mark Smith: ASB economist predicts high consumer prices and interest rates will push up household budgets

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Living costs are expected to grow for everyone, but some may feel the pain more than others. Stats NZ will release its latest annual statistics on hou...

Pete Pfitzinger: Athletics NZ CEO says distance is causing a problem with Zane Robertson

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zane Robertson's absence has not made Athletics New Zealand's heart grow fonder now he has been caught doping. The 33-year-old has copped a four-year ...

Erica Stanford: National Education Spokesperson says they will rewrite the Year 1 to 8, rather than the high school curriculum

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National has revealed it will overhaul what's taught in primary and intermediate school, to prepare students for high school. The party is releasing i...

Kelvin Davidson: Property expert on biggest housing sales slump in nearly 40 years

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From RNZ The housing market has gone quiet, triggering the biggest sales slump in nearly 40 years. CoreLogic NZ’s new Housing Chart Pack indicated ...

David Cooper: Immigration expert says Michael Wood had more of a say in Posie Parker decision than he's letting on

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claims the Immigration Minister had more of a say in a controversial decision than he's letting on. Anti-transgender speaker Posie Parker is being all...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent says turnout of protestors outside criminal court building in New York were outnumbered by journalists

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Security's being ramped up in major US cities - ahead of Donald Trump's potential arrest. The former US President expects to be arrested today, over h...

Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Michael Wood on National polling, crime and Police

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claims the process to appoint Ginny Andersen as Police Minister makes a mockery of the crime situation. Andersen is into her second day of the job aft...

Mike's Minute: We aren't giving up our cars, but the Government don't get that

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The problem with Michael Wood is his arrogance - and his arrogance prevents him from seeing the simple truth. None of his goals around getting us out ...

Alex Walker: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor is optimistic Kieran McAnulty has a grasp of issues surrounding Three Waters

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Optimism the new Local Government Minister has a firm grasp of the issues surrounding the controversial Three Waters policy. Kieran McAnulty sat down ...

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa says new report aims to inform debate around the role of gas in low-carbon future

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope the Government will take note of a report warning a move from natural gas too early could be costly. A report by major energy and gas pla...

Ginny Andersen: Police Minister says there are complex factors at play when it comes to youth offending

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new Police Minister says there are complex factors at play when it comes to youth offending. The latest Ministry of Justice data shows 32 percent ...

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Scott Robertson's appointment as next All Blacks coach

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A denial from New Zealand Rugby that Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks coach has come three years too late. Robertson lost out to Ian Foster...

Lindsay Mitchell: Researcher says the Government shouldn't be taking credit for declining Jobseeker levels

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A welfare commenter claims the government shouldn't be taking credit for declining Jobseeker levels. Data from Social Development, comparing June 2020...

Adam Duritz: Counting Crows frontman as the band return to NZ for the first time since 2015

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You'll likely know the name – and you'll definitely know the voice and the iconic songs. The Grammy and Oscar-nominated rock band Counting Crows are...

Mike's Minute: Wayne Brown has the street-level politics right

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Brown has read the room right on this one. He now has Vector on board. They claim the road cone chaos costs them $30 million a year and, on top ...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says Credit Suisse raises an important question of what might happen in similar situations

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns among Credit Suisse shareholders in the wake of its purchase by main rival UBS. The $3.2-billion purchase has been driven by regulators, but ...

Rohan McCloskey: GoGenerosity CEO on world's first pay it forward Shopify app hitting the market

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world's first pay it forward Shopify app has just hit the market. The app connects with a business’ Shopify sites and at the point of checkout c...

Catherine Field: Europe correspondent says it's a nervous day for European share markets after Credit Suisse purchase

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A nervous day for European share markets ahead of the first day of trading since the purchase of Credit Suisse. Markets started the day sharply lower,...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister faces fresh questions over how much access lobbyists have to the halls of power

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh questions for the Prime Minister over how much access lobbyists have to the halls of power. Official documents released to RNZ show Government d...

Stuart Crosby: LGNZ president says public transport and cycleways can't come at the expense of NZ's roading network

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Council advocates are warning public transport and cycleways can't come at the expense of New Zealand's roading network. Newstalk ZB has obtained excl...

Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director says Mahuta's meeting with China is economically important

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has to hold the balance between trade and politics with her Chinese counterpart today. It'll be the country's first dip...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President says good Police Ministers he's dealt with are the ones interested in listening

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ginny Andersen has already been in touch with the police union. The new Police Minister replaces Stuart Nash in the role, having only been sworn in as...

Mike Hosking: Hipkins looks as weak as Ardern over the Nash saga

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The old, hi-vis honeymoon of Hawke’s Bay and disaster politics for the Prime Minister is long gone, isn't it? There he was, flailing away on Friday ...

Mike's Minute: What a revelation that we could've been in even more trouble than we already are

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So, once again, in a Matt Hancock-type revelation we learn that during the Covid years the Government considered handing us all $5,000. $5,000 for eve...

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager on SEEK's February report

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest SEEK Employment Report for February shows job ads rose 1 percent month-on-month, and are 15 percent higher compared to February 2019. Job a...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's potential indictment

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump may become the first former US President to be indicted. In a post to his own media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed he'll be arrest...

James Shaw: Green Party Co-Leader says that climate action is necessary for the Greens to agree to a coalition

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Greens say they'll put climate change at the top of their priority list at the negotiating table. In their annual State of the Planet speech, the ...

Simon Laube: ECC CEO on the legal action against the Government regarding pay parity

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Early Childhood Council says the legal action against the Government over its Pay Parity policy is about taking a stand. Pay Parity aims to close ...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management Head of Retail on the future of Credit Suisse

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uncertainty in Switzerland as the country's second largest bank hopes to secure its future. UBS —the country's largest— is offering to pay around ...

Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on reducing AT's spending to fill the hole in the council budget

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Brown is confident he can get Auckland Transport to change its approach to traffic management. The Auckland Mayor has been calling on council or...

Mark the Week: Having an opinion doesn't mean you can't talk about football

17 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.   Gary Lineker: 7/10 For remi...

Graeme Edgeler: Electoral law expert says Hipkins has a clear case for removing Nash

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Nash's future in Cabinet remains far from certain. Newstalk ZB has revealed that Nash was given a warning for breaching the Cabinet manual in 2...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on TikTok potentially being banned in the US

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tiktok could be soon be having its final dance in the US after accusations that it’s a risk to national security. The Biden administration has deman...

Jimmy Spithill: US skipper on the international coverage of SailGP

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The international spotlight is on Lyttelton as competitors prepare for SailGP this weekend. Tickets have sold out for the New Zealand leg of the highl...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on GDP decline

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says it's obvious the economy has started slowing. GDP declined 0.6 percent for the four months to December, following three months of ...

Paul Ridley Smith: Manawa Energy Chairman on the Lake Onslow project

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More money is likely to go down the drain as the Government ploughs ahead with the next stage of Otago's Lake Onslow project. It's confirmed it will d...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on the GDP decline and the actions the Reserve Bank might have to take

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns about the moves the Reserve Bank might have to make to deal with economic pressures later in the year. GDP declined by 0.6 percent ...

Mike's Minute: The background behind Stuart Nash coming on the show

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So, Tuesday afternoon I get a text about someone wanting coming on the show I get a lot of texts about coming on the show but this one was from Stuart...

Dr Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative senior fellow on report labelling govt's monetary policy 'a mess' and blames government

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a feeling around the country that our monetary policy is a mess. And a new report by the NZ Initiative is putting all the blame on the Govern...

Aarnaud Daurat: Exxovantage founder on their wearable exosuit designed to help keep workers safer from injuries

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi company is using exoskeleton technology to help businesses keep workers safer from workplace injuries. The wearable exosuit has built in sensor...

Paris Hilton: Media personality and businesswoman speaks of the empowerment in telling her truth through new memoir

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paris Hilton has spoken of the empowerment she's feeling in telling her truth, detailing her experiences of childhood abuse. She's just released her a...

Miles Workman: ANZ Senior Economist predicts a 0.3% contraction in today's GDP figures

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand economy is shrinking, the only question is by how much. GDP figures due out this morning are expected to show the economy contracted i...

Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb CEO says farm profit is predicted to decrease by 31 percent from update before

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High inflation is hitting the back pockets of farmers. The Beef and Lamb New Zealand 2022 to 2023 Mid-Season Update says that farm profit is predicted...

Paul Stevens: Teacher says the proposed pay offer is half the rate of inflation, which doesn't cut it

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of teachers are striking today, demanding better pay and working conditions. One teacher says the pay increase offered, is a kick in the gut...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President says Minister Stuart Nash had to resign, but will be sorely missed

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Association says Police Minister Stuart Nash had to resign, but will be sorely missed. Nash is gone after revealing on The Mike Hosking Bre...

Jim Galloway: Federated Farmers HB President says Govt's Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill is very welcome

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers says the Government's Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill is very welcome. The Bill will remove red tape in cyclone Gabrielle ...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Police Minister's attempts at reassurance over crime

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National has labelled the Police Minister's attempts at reassurance over the country's increasing crime as almost sounding "desperate". Stuart Nash ha...

Mike's Minute: Another court case unravelling the Government's Covid decisions

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There was a big, and welcome, Covid win for the unvaccinated carers who took the Government to court, with the court deciding the Government erred. It...

Stuart Nash: Police Minister on what needs to be done in terms of retail crime, overnight ram-raids

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police are investigating at least two burglaries in Auckland overnight - including at a large supermarket in the suburb of Lynfield. Officers were cal...

Rick Herd: Naylor Love CEO expects we'll see a continuing collapse of smaller building companies over next few months, years

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A top building boss says there are two fundamental issues with the construction industry and things need to change. Bayside Designer Homes is the late...

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO says an inquiry into banking probably wouldn't create much change

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An expert says a probe into banking may not be the fix for issues in the sector. Latest figures from KPMG show bank profits reached a record high $7.1...

Mark Potter: Union President says Education Ministry has to figure out what it can do to meet teachers' requests

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last minute talks around the primary teacher collective agreement haven't stopped tomorrow's nationwide strike. The NZEI primary teachers negotiation ...

Rod Liddle: UK correspondent as BBC backtracks on Gary Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The BBC called a truce Monday in its showdown with sports commentator Gary Lineker, reversing its suspension of the former football great for a tweet ...

Mike's Minute: Is Labour's cash bonanza economically smart? No. Is it politically? Maybe

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick question around the cash bonanza yesterday - is it so blatant that it might actually work? An extra $300 million we don't have, just splashed al...

Gin Wigmore: LA-based singer songwriter returns home for a regional tour

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She doesn't get home often, but when she does we love catching up with Gin Wigmore. Based out of Los Angeles these days, Gin is back in the country fo...

Neil Wagner: Blackcaps bowler following historic last-ball victory over Sri Lanka in Christchurch

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand have won a see-sawing first cricket test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch, chasing 285 with two wickets to spare. Kane Williamson was the...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister draws ire of Greens with latest policy bonfire, accused of kicking climate action can down the road

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has burned several more schemes on his policy bonfire and splashed more cash in a welfare boost as his popularity continu...

Yoland Swasbrook: Zero Latency NZ manager ahead of world's first virtual reality gaming facility is hitting Auckland CBD

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world's first virtual reality gaming facility is hitting Auckland CBD this week. The 3rd generation version of VR tech is the first of it's kind w...

Michael Reddell: Former RBNZ economist says permanently lifting real level of welfare benefits is costing another $300 million

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A U-turn of sorts from the Government. About 1.4 million New Zealanders will be helped when increased main benefits, superannuation and student suppor...

Barry Soper: ZB Political Correspondent says Cyclone Gabrielle is playing into the pockets of Labour at the moment

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour has edged ahead in the polls, but we're yet to see a lot of policy from the major parties. The latest 1 NEWS Kantar Public poll shows Labour at...

Mike's Minute: As the BBC are finding out, you can't kill free speech

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Lineker is on the right side of history and I am immeasurably uplifted by the reaction we are seeing to his suspension from the BBC. In too many ...

Simon Wallace: Aged Care Association CEO on the continued lack of pay parity

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frustration continues to simmer over pay parity for aged care nurses. Aged Care Association Chief Executive Simon Wallace says a promise of parity was...

Garry Froggatt: Tramways Union President on further protections for bus drivers

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A union representing bus drivers wants to see more security measures introduced to protect staff. An Auckland bus driver is in hospital with serious i...

Max Tweedie: Auckland Pride Executive on Chris Hipkins HIV action plan

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins announced at Auckland's Big Gay Out yesterday that he has a new plan of attack for HIV prevention. Hipkins used the event to launch a ne...

David McEwan: Stockfox Founder on the impacts of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mixed impacts felt across the globe from the collapse of a US bank. Regulators have seized the assets of Silicon Valley Bank and officials say there w...

Mark Mitchell: National Party's stance on rising crime rates

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National is pinning the blame for the state of our country's retail crime on the Government; deeming it a "disgrace". New figures show that in a singl...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management's Head of Retail on Silicon Valley Bank's collapse

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Potential knock-on impacts here in New Zealand after the second biggest bank failure in US history. US regulators have seized the assets of Silicon Va...

Mike's Minute: Health issues are going to sink this government

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Health, as it so often has over the years, is shaping up to be a nightmare for the Government come election time. Yesterday's Emergency Department num...

Mark the Week: Numbers so implausible that no one believes them

09 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.   ED numbers: 2/10 Scandal of...

Margie Apa: Te Whatu Ora CEO says more accurate data will be uploaded to the agency's website today

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patients in New Zealand's emergency departments are labelling wait times 'agonising'. Data comparing 2017 to 2022 shows the severity of the situation;...

Mark Potter: NZEI President says conditions are a bigger factor in teachers' strike than pay

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Next week's teacher strike comes in the wake of mass frustration in the profession. Both secondary and primary teachers will hit the streets next Thur...

Dame Margaret Brimble: Professor on the brink of history with breakthrough treatment for Rett Syndrome

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand chemist is on the brink of history, with her breakthrough treatment for Rett Syndrome. Distinguished Professor Dame Margaret Brimble and...

Peter Boot: Northcare A&E Director says staff shortages in the sector are continuing to worsen

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A medical expert is blaming chronic under-funding for emergency care delays. Figures released under the Official Information Act show 32 out of 37 Te ...

Chris Bishop: National Housing spokesperson says build to rent housing should play a larger part in NZ market

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National says build to rent housing should be playing a larger part in the New Zealand housing market. The party has announced plans to fast-track leg...

Mike's Minute: Those who broke public service neutrality rules are fools - but what did we expect?

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can we call the public service neutrality issue a shambles? I think we can. So, Rob Campbell gets sacked because Rob is a off-piste on social media. S...

Stephen Lawrence: Associate Medical Professor on game-changing weight loss jab to be rolled out in UK

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A popular celebrity weight loss jab will be rolled out in the UK's NHS in a few weeks. It will be available for people who have a BMI of 35, meaning t...

Morgan Wallen: Getting kicked off The Voice and becoming a country music star

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Wallen’s journey to music stardom has been unlike so many others. The country music star joined Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning and...

Shelley Winkel: TEQ leader on Queensland trade roadshow coming to New Zealand

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are people about to jump across the ditch? Dozens of Queensland Tourism representatives are taking a trade roadshow to New Zealand. The aim of the tri...

Charles Finny: Former trade negotiator says companies shouldn't rely completely on China

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former trade negotiator says companies shouldn't rely completely on China. New briefings seen by Newstalk ZB's newsroom reveal the Government is wor...

Andrew Little: Public Service Minister says he hasn't lost faith public servants are neutral

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Civil servants are being urged to remain neutral in the wake of politically-charged comments and public sackings. Deputy Chair of Fire and Emergency a...

Alison Eddy: College of Midwives CEO says New Zealand simply doesn't match Australia's pay and conditions

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is struggling to compete against Australia when it comes to attracting midwives from other parts of the world. Newstalk ZB can reveal almo...

Mike's Minute: We are shooting ourselves in the foot over the economy and inflation

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a key line in the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey that may well mean some of our predictions around inflation sadly come true. The line is...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell discuss comparison between Campbell, Maharey situations

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insistence from a senior cabinet minister that the Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey situations are completely different. The Government is taking advice...