The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Brad Olsen: Economist on how life will change following fuel price rise and end of half-price public transport for most
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A raft of cost-of-living subsidies and temporary tax cuts are set to end tomorrow, with economists and budgeting services warning it will hurt those a...
Mike's Minute: Poor, old Chris - this Government is imploding
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you reckon Chris Hipkins regrets the deal he did with Grant and Jacinda late last year? Do you think Jacinda had an inkling that things were spi...
Israel Adesanya: Kiwi-Nigerian UFC champion talks the rave reviews for his documentary 'Stylebender'
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi-Nigerian UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is in the discussion for the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now. The current UFC Middleweig...
Brent Eccles: Entertainment expert on the unprecedented demand for Taylor Swift tickets
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Taylor Swift effect has well and truly taken off on Kiwi fans. After not announcing any New Zealand shows, fans are desperate to get their hands o...
Naila Hassan: Assistant Road Policing Commissioner on drink driving deaths doubling since 2013
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2013, drink driving deaths have doubled. Last year, deaths on our roads involving drunk drivers hit a 10-year peak, with 33 more fatalities than...
Scott Robertson: Outgoing Crusaders, incoming All Blacks coach gives first interview since Super Rugby final
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A seventh Super Rugby title for Scott Robertson is just the send off that was needed before he takes up his new role as All Blacks coach. This is Robe...
Tim Brown: Wellington councillor says LGWM won't get the capital moving
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Councillors hoping to bring down Let's Get Wellington Moving will have their big vote today. This morning the Wellington City Council will decide on w...
Jeremy Lightfoot: Department of Corrections chief executive fronts following damming report
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a new report highlighting the divided workplace culture and overall leadership issues within the Department of Corrections - it is hard to see ...
Barry Coates: Mindful Money CEO says we have far more oil and gas in reserve than what's needed to produce in future
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fossil fuel industry's move to keep expanding has been deemed as a recipe for huge financial loss. The oil and gas industry has said they're worki...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Question Time, Ayesha Verrall and RATs and housing density
27 Jun 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: The Government don't understand basic economics
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want a good example of simple economics, we are living through a doozy. It's only Wednesday but already this week we have millions promised by ...
Leanne Geraghty: Air NZ Chief Customer and Sales Officer on 500,000 travellers expected this school holidays
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the July school holidays, Air New Zealand are expecting half a million Kiwis onboard this year. 45,000 seats have been added on domesti...
Andre Mason: Study author on findings vapes may not be the smoking cessation tool they're advertised to be
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evidence vapes may not be the smoking cessation tool they're cracked up to be. Latest research from Otago University has analysed data related to peop...
Professor Rob Walker: Southern DHB says new findings show all of our kidney dialysis regions are impacted by capacity constraints
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Health professionals are being left with no choice but to carry on in the face of a dire kidney healthcare situation. There's a push for urgent action...
Tony Blakely: Commission chair says Inquiry into the Covid response is entering its next phase
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid response is entering its next phase. Work has been underway since February to collate lessons learned f...
Eugenie Sage: Green Party MP says it would be a massive waste to scrap RMA reforms, National has no constructive alternatives
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is concern the National Party is playing politics with the RMA. Parliament's Environmental Select Committee has suggested a range of amendments ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says universities need to take a look at how they deal with their finances and do better
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is telling universities to take a look at how they deal with their finances and do better. Institutions will get a piece of the $...
Mike's Minute: The two plane debacle is an embarrassment
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So the spin is flying, no pun intended, around the Prime Ministerial cavalcade to China. How do you possibly defend the use of two planes, when one of...
Nick McKenzie: Journalist says revealing truth about Australian SAS's Ben Roberts-Smith toughest assignment of career
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie has called revealing the truth behind Australia's most decorated soldier the toughest assignment of his 21 year...
Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on over $100m spent on unreliable Defence Force 757 aircraft in five years
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A back up Defence Force 757 aircraft has been sent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ trip to China due to the aircraft’s unreliability and likely c...
Carmel Sepuloni: Acting PM says govt announcement to help universities get over the line is coming this afternoon
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A government announcement to help universities get over the line is coming this afternoon. Victoria, Otago, Massey, and Waikato universities are all s...
Geoff Cooper: NZ Infrastructure Commission on 16 percent of Kiwis' after-tax income spent on infrastructure services
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An average of around 16 percent of Kiwis' after-tax income is spent on infrastructure services - including drinking water, transport, broadband and ho...
John Fisk: Liquidator says $5m loan for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts allows consultation to continue before a sale
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lifeline comes as the Government offers a $5 million helping hand towards the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The loan is being touted as the s...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor says Hipkins needs to keep Xi Jinping onside, China is huge economic partner
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's expected Chris Hipkins will be walking a tight rope during his meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing today. Newstalk ZB Political ...
Mike's Minute: Why has the government brought Three Waters back?
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't caught up, Three Waters is back. That surprises me to a degree, given the trouble the Government has had with Three Waters, the problem...
Ruth Money: Independent victim advocate on National's law and order policy
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's law and order policy is being applauded for putting focus back onto victims of crime. It’s vowing to stop funding cultural reports on off...
Dave Frame: Victoria University climate change professor on the European commission's plan to fight climate change
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's trepidation over a controversial attempt to manipulate the weather to fight climate change. The European Commission is looking at interfering ...
Chris Luxon: National Leader on the Government's plane double up
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's hitting out at the Government's plane double up for its China trip. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his entourage, along with a business d...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the mutiny in Russia
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An attempted armed mutiny in Russia suggests that things may be unravelling for Vladimir Putin. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the mutiny b...
Nick Bedford: Wellington Hospital's Clinical Lead for Gynaecology on the use of surgical mesh impants
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alarm bells are ringing over surgeons' ability to use surgical mesh. Due to concerns about avoidable harm, the Health Ministry's set up a credential p...
Edward Lucas: The Center for European Policy Analysis spokesperson on the mutiny in Russia
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A rare uprising in Russia is thought to be reflective of Vladimir Putin's splintering leadership. The US says the weekend mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin'...
Mike's Minute: We got nowhere this week with the health equity scandal
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t think I am alone in thinking we have got about nowhere in this scandal around race based health prioritisation. Sadly it has, entirely predi...
Mark the Week: I admire his passion and determination
22 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. Michael Wood: 1/10 "How to ...
Clayton McMillan: Chiefs Head Coach ahead of Super Rugby final versus Chiefs
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final game of the Super Rugby season will kick off this Saturday in Hamilton. The Crusaders and Chiefs will battle it out for the Super Rugby titl...
Dr Jules Jaffe: Oceanographer who helped discover the Titanic wreck reacts to news submersible is believed to have imploded
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oceangate says the five missing crew on the Titan submersible are believed to be dead. Debris was found 500 metres away from the titanic Oceanographer...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says Govt's handling of PGF is spraying around a money hose full of taxpayer cash
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's finance spokesperson says she's shocked by Government's inability to confirm if the Provincial Growth Fund is getting bang for buck. Parlia...
Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative report questions why the outcomes in govt-dominated sectors aren't performing better
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With numbers of those employed in the public sector increasing by 28 percent, along with more top heavy well-paid managers and communication teams, ...
Ginny Andersen: Police minister says new firearms registry will help determine where stolen legal guns end up
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is about to become a lot tougher for criminals to get their hands on guns. That's the ultimate aim of a digital firearms registry that goes live to...
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister says China's economy has enormous upsides and plenty of opportunities for NZ exporters
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has a tight rope to navigate as he prepares for his trip to China next week. Chris Hipkins is set to leave on Sunday with a large b...
Mike's Minute: I'm almost feeling sorry for Chris Hipkins
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The whole Michael Wood story defies any logical explanation. It defied explanation when he got into trouble over the airport shares. It defied explana...
Andrew Webster: Warriors coach says the team isn't good enough yet to look too far ahead despite positives
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a season the Warriors are having. In the top eight, playing well, beating the teams they are meant to beat and competing for all 80 mins. The wee...
Karen Chhour: Act Party children spokesperson says despite previous issues at Oranga Tamariki nothing ever seems to change
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A politician is frustrated with a lack of change at Oranga Tamariki. The department has revealed two staff members have been stood down and are being ...
Richard Burke: Horticulture expert on Kiwis wasting a reported 282 tonnes of broccoli each year
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you eat the stems of your broccoli? Well apparently a lot of us don't - about a third of Kiwis throw them away making around 282 tonnes of broccoli...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO insists they're in good shape, despite lower profit
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building insists it's in good shape, despite lower profit. It's dropped its forecast to about $800 million down from its February prediction ...
Tim Taylor: Oceanographer says finding the missing Titanic submersible is just the first step
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has been little sign of hope for the missing Titanic submersible that's caught the attention of the world. The sub with five onboard went missin...
Ruth Shinoda: Education researcher on nearly half of principals saying learning is worse than expected at this time of year
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Review Office is seriously concerned about the lasting impact Covid-19 disruptions are having on education. Its research has found the p...
Peter Dunne: Former cabinet minister says he's baffled by Michael Wood's repeated failure to declare shares
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former cabinet minister says he's baffled by Michael Wood's repeated failure to declare shares. Wood is resigning as a minister over failing to disc...
Mike's Minute: We need a report into why we do so many reports
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are really interested - and that in part is the problem - are we really interested? We all moan about banks. Banks are big and they are success...
Pollies: MPs Erica Stanford and Megan Woods agree arbitration best way forward for teacher pay dispute
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is welcoming possible arbitration between the secondary teachers' union and the Ministry of Education. Education Spokesperson Erica Stanford ...
Peter McIntyre: NZ Berryfruit Propagators chair fears there may be a shortage of strawberry plants when season begins
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A strawberry shortage is looming. Due to damage from the extreme weather and continued labour shortages, it looks like there will be a lack of strawbe...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent says Hunter Biden will plead guilty in a deal to avoid jail time in a tax and gun case
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter will plead guilty to federal tax offences but avoid prosecution on a separate gun charge in a deal with the Justice...
Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO says sector welcomes CommComm study and stands by its practises
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Banks are standing by their right to make a profit ahead of a new Commerce Commission inquiry. The Government has ordered the commission to conduct a ...
Dave Mazley: Whakapapa Holdings Chief Executive expects Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to be liquidated after court today
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A last minute saving-grace has come as the Ruapehu skifields are on thin ice. A government and council-backed option for Whakapapa Holdings and Pure T...
Jim Palmer: Future for Local Government Review chair says major changes to the system are needed
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A warning the country's local government system won't be able to withstand future challenges if major changes aren't made. The Future for Local Govern...
Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says simpler settings mean officials can process applications more quickly
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is changing skilled migrant visa requirements, in an effort to help businesses attract workers and fill skill shortages. New settings i...
Mike's Minute: We are all equal, or the country is shot
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I suspect Dr Shane Reti is one of the many doctors up and down this country who sees the ethnicity ranking in our health system the same way we do. He...
Carl Hayman: 1000th All Black on being diagnosed with dementia and his new book 'Head On'
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Hayman was one of our great All Black props, considered one of the world's best tight-heads. He was the 1000th All Black when he made his debut a...
Andrew Cushen: Climate Forestry Association CEO discusses proposed changes to Emissions Trading Scheme
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four new adjustments to the Emissions Trading Scheme have been proposed for consultation - all of which aim to make it less attractive for businesses ...
Kathy Wolfe: CEO of Early Childhood NZ says changes to 20 hours only enrolments don't go far enough
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government have backed down on their ECE announcement from Budget 2023. Early Childhood Education providers will no longer be required to offer 20...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister defends move to factor ethnicity into health decisions in Auckland
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins is defending a move to factor ethnicity into health decisions in Auckland, but says there are no plans to do the same around the country...
Claire Matthews: Business professor ahead of Govt announcement of CommComm inquiry into bank profits, fees
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Government are set to announce a Commerce Commission inquiry into banks - with the focus expected to be on profits and fees. In 2022, retail...
Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on $250m mistake found in cost-benefit-analysis of proposed speed limit slash
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council must temporarily hit the brakes on its proposed speed limit slash. In its proposal to drop many speed limits to 30 kilometre...
Mike Hosking: We love roads, so let's get on with building them
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know if you are south of Auckland, you might not care. But yet again Friday and over the weekend we were reminded of the value of roads, new roads, ...
Puneet Saini: Pharmacist on the wasting of millions of dollars worth of medication
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tens of millions of dollars worth of medication is winding up in landfill every year, due to it being illegal to do anything other than throw it away....
John Hart: Former All Black on the new Rugby Championship squad
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 36-man Rugby Championship squad has been named, All Blacks Coach Ian Foster deciding to bring six new faces into the fold. Crusaders midfielder Da...
Mike's Minute: Meng Foon is just another example of Govt ineptitude
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am not sure why Meng Foon was going to resign last night. Because if you have cocked it up the way he has, you resign on a Friday and hope everyone ...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President on the possibility of arbitration
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing dispute over secondary teachers' pay could be settled through independent arbitration. The PPTA is considering recommendations from the Em...
David Seymour: ACT Leader on Te Whatu Ora's medical waitlist tool
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Act's slamming the move to consider ethnicity when prioritising people on medical waitlists. Ethnicity is now a factor in a new medical wait list tool...
Mike Shepherd: Te Whatu Ora spokesperson on the new waitlist tool
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Whatu Ora's defending its equity adjuster-waitlist tool. Ethnicity is a factor in new medical waitlist criteria rolled out in Auckland in February ...
Chris Luxon: National Party Leader on the party's new crime policy
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says prisoner numbers will rise as crime goes down if it wins power in October. The party's new crime policy would make being a gang member a...
Mike's Minute: The economic chickens have come home to roost
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the economy sinks, the Government sinks with it. What a shocking week. We have officially been in recession. Don’t let them con you into the “t...
Mark the Week: The tangible outworking of a Govt that printed, spent and wasted money they never had
15 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. Recession: 3/10 Welcome to ...
Professor Peter Jaworski: Report author on findings every country that permits plasma compensating has surplus plasma collections
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Blood Service has warned that without more donors we will rely more heavily on imported plasma products. Questions have been asked as ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister responds to claims a recession will lose Labour the election
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins believes New Zealanders will recognise the domestic and global factors that have contributed to two consecutive quarters ...
Merran Davis: Former Te Pukenga Deputy Chief Executive slams proposed job cuts
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former education boss has slammed a mega-polytech's move to cut 400 of its 10,000 workers as the latest chapter in the "trainsmash that is Te Pukeng...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says the economy is going through a rough patch, going to take a while to turn around
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand may not be in a recession, but it's certainly in a slowdown. On paper, the country has officially entered a "technical recession" after re...
Dale Kirk: Methcon Managing Director says importing of drugs into New Zealand is all being done through gangs
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand continues to be targeted for meth distribution. Authorities have intercepted a shipment of maple syrup from Canada, concealing 713 kilogra...
Mike's Minute: We've lost our real world view when it comes to Ōpōtiki
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What I value about people like Mark Mitchell is they bring real world experience to a situation. Mark was a cop, he was a dog handler and he has been ...
Antonia Prebble: 'Outrageous Fortune' star talks her new show 'Double Parked' which hits screens tonight
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time to catch up with Kiwi actor Antonia Prebble. She's best known for her role as Loretta West in the hugely successful Outrageous Fortune, along wit...
Warwick Bagg: UoA Medical and Health Sciences deputy dean on govt funding 50 additional students from next year
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems the Government are listening - from next year they will be funding medical schools to take 50 additional students. This will lift domestic en...
Damien O'Connor: Minister for Trade and Export Growth on primary industry exports growing to 14 percent of GDP
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our primary industry exports have reached $56 billion - his is 2.3 percent higher than expected and now worth 14 percent of New Zealand's total GDP. T...
Dr. Matthew Birchall: New Zealand Initiative report highlights NZ's over-reliance on public debt to fund infrastructure deficit
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report into our infrastructure is highlighting New Zealand's over-reliance on public debt to fund our infrastructure deficit - which currently i...
Michael Gordon: Economist says when it comes to recession, you need to look at whether the economy is running below par
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are split over whether today's GDP figures will rise or fall. The data for the March quarter will be released at 10.45am. A decrease would ...
Tim Anderson: Bay of Plenty Police District Commander on Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob Barbarians tangi, investigating shots fired
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bay of Plenty towns of Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne were effectively shut down yesterday as a Mongrel Mob funeral procession caused massive disruptio...
Mike's Minute: Luxon is right - this country is in rotten shape
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"New Zealand is a wet, whiny, negative, inward-looking country." It is almost certainly the quote of the week, unless the next couple of days are out ...
Pollies: Insistence from Megan Woods that gang tensions in Ōpōtiki are a police issue, not a political one
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ongoing insistence from the Government, that gang tensions in Ōpōtiki are a police issue, not a political one. Schools and public facilities in the ...
Ian Sutcliffe: AA Smartfuel General Manager on ending their partnership with Countdown
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AA Smartfuel and Countdown's reward partnership is coming to an end. After working together for seven years they have decided to not renew the agreeme...
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Head of Advocacy says it's not sustainable for NZ to continue with the deficit we currently have
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're about to get a clearer picture of how the economy is tracking. GDP figures are out out tomorrow morning, revealing whether New Zealand has escap...
Peeni Henare: Forestry Minister says new tree planting laws tackle economic and climate issues
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says new tree planting laws tackle economic and climate issues. Labour is giving local councils the authority to determine where, and h...
Doug Heye: Former Republican comms director says it's a disastrous situation for Donald Trump
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's Miami court hearing has ended, with the former President pleading not guilty to 37 charges. The charges relate to his handling of class...
Peter Nation: Fieldays CEO ahead of 55th year of the event, first time since 2019 with international attendees
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the 55th year Fieldays is back - and this year is the first time since 2019 it is fully open to international attendees. Being the largest agricul...
Chris Cahill: Police Association boss and Opposition accuse Government of ‘misleading’ claims over its 1800 new ‘frontline’ police
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Government celebrates its milestone of putting “1800 new police officers on the beat”, it can be revealed 270 of them don’t have arrest p...
Mike's Minute: Recession or not? It feels like it
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I think we can ask the question of how much is enough, given the numbers we have given you of late. Government expenditure is up 596 percent and incom...
Alan Joyce: Qantas CEO says there is big demand for the Auckland to New York route, will compete with Air NZ
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas is gearing up to go from the city of sails to the Big Apple in a 16 hour flight. The Australian airline begins its Auckland to New York flight ...
Jim van der Poel: Dairy NZ Chair says National's emissions plan is better than current proposal, work to be done
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's plan to delay emissions pricing is being applauded in some quarters as a step in the right direction. Under the party's policy, the date fa...
Paul Spoonley: Report author on document highlighting strains within New Zealand society
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alarm bells are ringing over the pressures New Zealand's social cohesion is facing. Auckland University think tank, Koi Tu: The Centre for Informed Fu...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says it's not his job to decide how authorities should to deal with rising gang tension in Ōpōtiki
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says it's not his job, to decide how authorities should be dealing with rising gang tension in Ōpōtiki. Gang members have descended on...
Adina Thorn: Lawyer says clearly the government has a no eviction policy around Kāinga Ora
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour is being accused of being too soft on untruly tenants living in Kāinga Ora properties. Three people have been evicted for bad behaviour in the...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu Mayor is comfortable with proposal for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An end seems to be in sight to the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts saga. The skifield is in voluntary administration with the Government backing two bidders to t...
Zahra Champion: BioTechNZ Executive Director on easing restrictions around genetic modification
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A biotech company say it's about time we reconsider gene modification's role in the country's scientific pursuits. National has promised to ease genet...