The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: I think we should get rid of some jury trials

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the UK the Justice Secretary has suggested the end of the jury trial, except for rape, murder, manslaughter, or what he calls "cases that pass a na...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine Auckland FC's defeat, the three way title battle in F1, and the V8 supercars

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Auckland FC suffered a loss at home ...

Jeffrey Price: Foreign Policy Institute Senior Fellow discusses Trump's warning of strikes on Venezuela

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump's working to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro out of office. Trump's warned airlines and travellers to avoid the co...

Robert Beaglehole: Action on Smoking and Health Chair says youth's don't find vaping 'cool' anymore

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An anti-smoking group says young people don't think vaping is as cool as it used to be.  Action on Smoking and Health has released the results of...

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says banks should be passing OCR rates to customers, or customers should switch banks

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon says banks need to be passing on their OCR cuts to customers - and customers should be switching banks if they don't. Mortgage rates have ...

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister happy with council's response to new water infrastructure model

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Local Government Minister is pleased to see councils joining forces under the new water infrastructure model. The Department of Internal Affairs e...

Karl Dean: National Dairy Chair says low wheat prices are driving farmers to switch to dairy

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Repeatedly low wheat prices are driving more farmers to turn to dairy. The Canterbury Regional Council says up to 25-thousand more dairy cows could be...

Mike's Minute: The govt shouldn't have touched the carbon market

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you follow the carbon market, and you should, it is yet another lesson in the abject failure that almost certainly results in gerrymandering market...

Mark the Week: The maths trial results were an example of a simple truth

27 Nov 2025

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.    Education: 8/10&n...

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of November, Judith Collins speaks on the public inquiry to be held into the disappear...

Mike's Minute: Why aren't more people excellent?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the simple question with seemingly no simple answer: why aren't more people excellent?  Naylor Love reported this week they are cracking t...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mike's new TV, the price of salmon, Simon Dallow

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The week has come to an end, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to wrap it all up.   Mike ordered a new 85-inch ...

Peter Sheppard: Coffee Producers Association Chair on the plans to expand coffee production in New Zealand

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A shift in climate has opened the door to grow more coffee in the Far North.  Industry specialists have gathered near Kaikohe for the annual Coff...

Bruce Patten: Loan Market Mortgage Advisor on the call for banks to slash home loan rates in the wake of the OCR cut

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A mortgage advisor is joining the Finance Minister in urging banks to slash home loan rates.   Nicola Willis is asking them to pass on “as much...

Jacksen Love: Flamingo Scooters Co-Creater on the move to shift e-scooter riders to bike lanes

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's move to shift e-scooter users from the sidewalk to bike lanes is being hailed as a win for common-sense.  ACC statistics for e-s...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail activity increasing by 1.9% in the September quarter

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for the retail sector as sales increase across the country.  Stats NZ data shows the total volume of sales increased 1.9% in the Septem...

Judith Collins: Attorney-General on the inquiry into the Government's actions during the Tom Phillips saga

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's assurance an inquiry into the Tom Phillips saga is important for the public, but also his children.  Phillips was on the run with his kid...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest details around the suspected shooter of two National Guards in DC

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More details are emerging around the background of the Afghan national who allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC.  Both sol...

Mike's Minute: Erica Stanford was right, the backlash is disgusting

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I tell you what I like about all the educators whinging away over the curriculum redo and the Treaty treatment: they are at least standing their groun...

Bic Runga: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her new album 'Red Sunset' and upcoming tour

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country’s most famous singer-songwriters is back with an entirely new album.  It’s a new chapter for Bic Runga, who’s sixth stud...

Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of November, Kiwibank’s CEO and the Reserve Bank Governor unpack the Official Cash...

Jo McKenna: Italy correspondent on the passing of a new femicide law

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The intentional killing of women and girls is now its own crime in Italy.   Lawmakers unanimously backed a bill making femicide a specific crime ...

Christian Hawkesby: Acting Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being cut to 2.25%

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank Governor is leaving the job tomorrow with no major regrets about the pace of OCR cuts.  The cash rate's dropped 25 basis points ...

Thomas Scrimgeour: Maxim Institute Researcher on the push for the government to use social impact bonds

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A public policy think tank is pushing the Government to take advantage of social impact bonds. The model means the Government only pays providers when...

Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the lawsuit being levied towards Transpower over the widespread power outages

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A suggestion most Northland businesses are ready to move on rather than seek compensation over widespread power outages.  In June last year, an i...

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the latest cut to the OCR

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't bank on any further cuts to the Official Cash Rate.  The Reserve Bank's dropped the cash rate 25 basis points to 2.25%.  It expects to...

Mike's Minute: Hopefully Christian tells us the page has turned

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Reserve Bank outing this week.  One last hurrah for the year. It has a certain anticlimax about it, doesn't it?  It's probably goin...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in negotiations for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine and the US are signalling they're nearing a proposal to end the war as Russia maintains its uncompromising position.  Ukrainian and US of...

Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 26th of November, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop explains why they want to scrap r...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk scrapping regional councils, Michael Wood, and Greg O'Connor

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Politics Wednesday Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen delve into the proposal to scrap regional councils, replacing them with boards made up of...

Heather Verry: Diabetes New Zealand CEO on the funding of wearable glucose monitors

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of cases of amputation and vision loss could be prevented thanks to diabetes monitoring technology.  Continuous Glucose Monitors, or CG...

Kristina Kallas: Estonian Education Minister says they're keeping an eye on how New Zealand's educational reforms pan out

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European nations are eyeing New Zealand’s education overhaul as a model for their own reforms.  Education Minister Erica Stanford's implemented...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist ahead of the final OCR announcement of 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's set to slash the Official Cash rate today but the big question is whether today's cut will be the last.  The final OCR decisio...

Liz Shackleton: Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO on red tape continuing to tie up agricultural and horticultural product approvals

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Red tape continues to tie up New Zealand's agriculture and horticultural sectors.  Animal and Plant Health NZ's annual survey finds nearly half i...

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the proposal to scrap regional councils

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says regional councils add layers of confusion, as he looks to scrap them.  Consultation's open on the proposal ...

Mike's Minute: Are banks behaving badly or not?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regular listeners will be aware of my ongoing angst over banks and whether or not they are legit players in our marketplace.  The Reserve Bank th...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Switzerland

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Counter-proposals to the US-peace plan for Russia's invasion of Ukraine are emerging as European, US, and Ukrainian officials hash out discussions in ...

Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of November, the Government is introducing mandatory building warranties, and we have...

Tom Bewley: Kiwi driver on his success in the Porsche GT3 Sprint Challenge Series, unpacks 2025 performance

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One young Kiwi racer is living his dream.   18-year-old Tom Bewley competed for the first time in the Porsche GT3 Sprint Challenge Series in Aust...

Mark Vette: Dog Zen founder and animal behaviourist on Kiwis spending $1.8 billion a year on their pets

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis are now spending a reported $1.8 billion a year on their pets.  Insurance, food, grooming, and daycare make up the bulk of the spending, wi...

Grant Illingworth: NZ Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 Chair on the resignations of two high-ranking officials from the Commission

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The head of Phase Two of New Zealand's Covid Inquiry says turnover is 'perfectly natural' as it loses two of its high-ranking officials.  Executi...

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the Government requiring mandatory warranties for new home builds and renos

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fears the Government's new construction requirements will unintentionally create a monopoly. The Government's announced mandatory warranties for new h...

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on the slight rise in the volume of job ads

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The job market remains in a tough spot despite modest improvements.   The latest Seek NZ Employment Report finds job ad volumes have risen 1% for...

Nicola Willis: Social Investment Minister on the funding of organisations to help at-risk youth

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s confidence the Social Investment Fund is assisting organisations that will effectively help at-risk youth.  It's allocating $50 million...

Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 24th of November, National have their first 2026 election policy of increased Kiwi cont...

Mike's Minute: Britain's COVID enquiry highlights Labour's mistakes

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The overarching view of the British Covid inquiry is that lockdown did not need to happen. Their inquiry is different to our two For a start, the key ...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Auckland FC, the All Blacks and the Las Vegas Grand Prix

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Auckland FC were not at their best a...

Greg Peters: New Zealand Rugby League CEO discusses addition of Christchurch to RLWC venues

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch has been added to the list of cities hosting games for next year's Rugby League World Cup.  The city joins Australia and Papua New G...

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister confident he will lead National at next year's election

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon says he is confident that he will lead National in next year's general election.  A hit in the polls raised questions about his leade...

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager urges consumers to shop local on Black Friday

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are calls for shoppers to choose smaller businesses this black Friday, and holiday season. Data from accounting service - Xero -  reveals s...

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management, KiwiSaver Head supports Government's Kiwisaver pledge - but wants more details

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A promise to increase Kiwisaver rates is being described as a fundamentally good move - even if there's more to do.  National says it will lift d...

Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association chief executive discusses calls for NZTA to impound vehicles

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A push for NZTA to be given the same powers as Police - to impound unsafe trucks. The trucking industry wants tougher rules, after an Auckland operato...

Mike's Minute: We need to understand debt better

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing idea in economic circles in America that young people might never own anything.  It's based on the recent news that a new car ...

Mark the Week: This week could have been so different for the All Blacks

20 Nov 2025

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.    Uber: 3/10  ...

Mike's Minute: Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner we need

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would we be asking the questions of Police Commissioner Richard Chambers if we hadn't been dealing with McSkimming and Coster and Co.?  From my d...

Mick Akers: F1 Journalist previews the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Formula 1 is touching down in Vegas amid the bright lights of Sin City.  Lando Norris is currently in the lead, holding a 24-point buffer over Mc...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Winston Peters, the media, living in the US

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Friday once again which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the cost of livin...

Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on reporting a $21.9 million profit for the six months to September

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Turners Automotive seems to be continuing to defy the odds, both with the economy and the second-hand market.  They’ve posted a record $21.9 mi...

Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of November, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the drop in victims of violent ...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Epstein Files and Dick Cheney's Funeral

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George W. Bush has paid a fond farewell to his friend and former Vice President, Dick Cheney.  The former Republican President has spoken at Chen...

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Wales clash

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A revamped All Blacks side has been tasked with maintaining an almost 72-year unbeaten legacy against Wales on Sunday morning in Cardiff.  Three ...

Nigel Hampton: Criminal defence lawyer on the Police saying they have sufficient evidence to charge Pike River officials with manslaughter

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a belief that the delay in investigating the Pike River mine disaster will influence the Crown's decision on charging those responsible. &nb...

Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on his promises to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters says the Coalition is doing just fine after his change of position on ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill.  The NZ First Leader says n...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number of victims of violent crime falling by 38,000

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister isn't resting on his laurels following optimistic new crime data.   The Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147 thousa...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the new influencer registration system

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian influencers are subject to new rules.  AGCOM, the Italian Communications Authority, has implemented a plan that forces relevant influence...

Paige Tapara: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her success, making music, and new EP 'paigesspace'

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five years after the release of her debut EP ‘Always Growing’, Paige Tapara’s music has taken her around the world.  She’s a big deal in ...

Janet Purdey: Ngā Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails CEO on the Great Rides delivering over a billion dollars into regional economy

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's top cycle trails are pumping more than $1.2 billion a year into local economies.  New data shows visitor spend attributed to the co...

Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of November, Minister for Rail Winston Peters discusses the new ferry deal and wheth...

Ben Condon: Heidi NZ Clinical Director on the AI health scribe to be rolled out across emergency departments and GPs

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors in Health New Zealand's emergency departments could soon be saving precious time with the roll out of a helpful AI tool.  AI technology H...

Ruth Shinoda: ERO Education Evaluation Centre Head on the ban on phones in schools, the need for more parental support

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Schools need more support from parents to get the most out a student phone ban.  A "phones away for the day" policy's been in place since Term Tw...

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on smoking rates reducing, push to keep youth from vaping

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s encouraging evidence that the "cool" component of vaping among young people is shifting.   The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey shows ...

Winston Peters: Rail Minister on the Cook Strait Ferry project coming in under budget

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minister for Rail Winston Peters believes the binned iRex ferry plan would have meant major infrastructure issues that are no longer a worry.  He...

John Cameron: GP on the Government halting the prescription of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A registered GP has concerns about the issue of puberty blockers being handled by politicians. No child or young person experiencing gender dysphoria ...

Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of November, BusinessNZ is calling for cross-party vision and a solid plan to stren...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Hutt Bridge scandal, Green's mining policy, environment policy

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mike Hosking was joined by Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell to delve into the biggest political s...

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by half

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A big turnaround for fisheries company Sanford with the reveal of their latest profits.   They’ve reported an after-tax profit of $63.7 million...

Nick Draper: Canterbury University Professor on their new protective headgear for junior rugby players

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New game-changing headgear has been developed to protect junior rugby players.  After more than a decade of study into the causes and consequence...

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bold, bipartisan centred planning is key to ensuring New Zealand doesn't succumb to the effects of a dwindling population and economic growth.   ...

Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on the effectiveness of the business start up grant

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A welfare expert says one of the Government's grants is a good idea in principle.   The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business start up gra...

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on drug tests revealing the increasing use of opioids in New Zealand

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns overseas opioid abuse trends are taking hold here.   The Drug Detection Agency's data for the three months to September finds ...

Greg Durkin: Building and Construction ITO Director on less than 50% of apprentices completing their training

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A weak construction industry's done nothing to help low completion rates among apprenticeships.  Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds say...

Mike's Minute: This is why the govt shouldn't mess with markets

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is how we end up in trouble. Things are said that aren't challenged.  Here's the headline: "NZ will be dumping ground for high emission cars...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK Government's planned overhaul of the immigration system

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government's confirmed plans for a major overhaul of the country's immigration system to stem the flow of illegal immigration.  Asylum see...

Mike's Minute: Can the Opportunity Party succeed?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, welcome back Opportunity. I think I have that right.  Opportunity is the former "The Opportunities Party". Now it's just "The Opportunity P...

Malcolm Turnbull: Former Australian Prime Minister on relations with China and the US, Australian politics

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

International relations and geopolitics have become increasingly complex in the last few decades, many countries in the Pacific pulled between China a...

Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 18th of November, the Government is slashing emissions charges for bringing in new cars an...

Shane Maddren: Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park Manager on removing all TVs from its accommodation

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Northland holiday park's scrapping its TVs to allow nature to take centre stage.  Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park is one of the first holiday...

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the next phase of the Mental Health Response Change Programme

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Police say their new approach to mental health callouts is working.   They're now in phase three out of four of the programme, meaning there's a ...

Brad Pierce: Treadlite CEO on the first rubber road being constructed in Canterbury in January 2026

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canterbury is paving the way for the country's first rubber road.   Selwyn District Council is planning a rubber road surface trial at Glentunnel...

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor of AgriScience on the potential impact of geopolitics on agricultural exports

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geopolitics could be increasingly dictating the future of agriculture.   A Rabobank report is warning tensions between the United States and Chin...

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashes emission charges on importers

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Changes to the Clean Car Standard has been partly caused by supply problems out of Japan. The Government is slashing charges on importers who don't me...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on Uber drivers winning employment status through a Supreme Court ruling

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister says there's currently too much grey area about what defines a contractor, following the Supreme Court's U...

Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of November, Trump has pulled back on some of his tariffs which is a $2 billion bo...

Mike's Minute: Tariff backdown is a big win for NZ Inc.

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big win for NZ Inc. and a lesson for everyone who doesn’t understand tariffs. Donald Trump has cut tariffs on beef and the beneficiaries are largely...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on the All Blacks, Tennis and a surprise appearance from Kate

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The All Blacks lost to England at Tw...

Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black comments on disappointing loss to England to end hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks lost to England 33-19 - a defeat that ends their hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam tour.  The game at Twickenham saw the All Blacks ...

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister stands firm against Labour's Capital Gains Tax

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon is standing firm on his opposition to a capital gains tax. A New Zealand Herald-Kantar Poll shows New Zealanders are evenly split on Labou...

John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is planning to increase fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act - from 600-thousand dollars to five-million. It is announcing a swathe...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses rollback of US tariffs on beef, offal and kiwifruit

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister's cautiously welcoming a rollback of US tariffs on food imports including New Zealand beef, offal and kiwifruit. US President Donal...

Dr. Angus Chambers: GenPro Chair voices concerns that a duopoly may be developing in our health sector

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are growing concerns around a possible duopoly forming in our primary health sector.  General practice owners are calling out what they see...