The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Chris Quin : Foodstuffs NZ Managing Director on soaring food prices

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret food prices are through the roof right now. Latest data from Stats NZ show overall prices rose 8.3 percent in the year to September. ...

Lisette Reymer: Newshub correspondent on area near Kyiv hit by Iranian-made kamikaze drones

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions with Iranian-made drones and used missiles to strike other areas, Ukrainian officials said as...

David Coles: Mount Cook Alpine Salmon CEO on plans for NZ's first land-based salmon farm

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Land-based salmon farming continues to sink its hook into the fish market. Mount Cook Alpine Salmon has revealed plans to launch New Zealand's first l...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster predicts economic growth will slip below 2% in the second half of 2023

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is belief we have a big price to pay to get inflation under control, with two years of stunted growth needed to re-balance the economy. Infometr...

Chris Carr: Trucking boss warns industry is short 9000 drivers

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heavy vehicle driver shortages are so dire that one trucking company is having to fly drivers down to the South Island every week to cover important r...

Hugh Bonneville: 'Downton Abbey' star on new memoir 'Playing Under the Piano'

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh Bonneville has become one of Britain’s, and the world's, most loved actors. Of course, we know him for his starring role in Downton Abbey - but...

Mike's Minute: Is the Government finally waking up to our labour crisis?

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In general, the Government seem to have got the memo on immigration. Another loosening was announced by Michael Wood yesterday. But I say in general b...

Craig Gabriel: Tennis commentator on doubts over Novak Djokovic's participation in Australian Open

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can start planning a trip to Melbourne for next year’s Australian Open. But there's doubt over whether Novak Djokovic will be welcome. The nine-t...

Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on first stage of RBNZ's public consultation on its monetary policy remit

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank’s dual mandate has received a frosty reception, after it completed the first stage of public consultation on its monetary policy re...

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on profit guidance raise after stronger than expected tourism rebound

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A positive sign has come from one of our largest tourism companies.  Tourism Holdings has significantly raised its full year profit guidance on the b...

Katy Armstrong: Immigration consultant on skilled migration visa category reopening

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The skilled migrant visa, which was paused during the height of Covid, will reopen along with the parents category from mid-next month. In order to be...

Chris Cahill: Police Assn Pres agrees with Hipkins suggestion to change law allowing officers to gather photos

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister is open to changing the law to let officers gather young people's photographs and fingerprints, if given voluntarily. Chris Hipkin...

Paul Brislen: Telecommunications Forum CEO on Comm Comm looking into how consumers can get better deals

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission is looking into how consumers can get a better deal on mobile and broadband. It's seeking feedback on proposals focused on mak...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on emissions proposal, Three Waters and immigration

11 Oct 2022

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 is shafting rural New Zealand

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the sort of logic only the Prime Minister can use when she largely isn't on top of the subject she is talking about. She tells us that farmers...

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO says increase in customers' energy bills down to rising input costs

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Contact Energy is putting the increase in customers' energy bills down to rising input costs across the board. Gas and electricity bills are expected ...

James Shaw: Climate Change Minister seeks to clear up concerns have with new emissions pricing scheme

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's farming emissions proposal is proving to be divisive. Yesterday's announcement adopted many recommendations from the industry-led He ...

Alexander Gillespie: International law expert says sanctions against Russia are measures worth taking

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced yet more sanctions against Russia, targeting 51 Russian oligarchs - including Alexander Abramov - and 24 Russian-backed o...

Jim van der Poel: Dairy NZ Chair says if Groundswell is unhappy with emissions scheme, it should take it up with Govt

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Farming organisations are hitting back at Groundswell after the controversial group slagged them off. Groundswell has called for the resignation of th...

Mike Egan: Restaurant Association on survey finding eight in 10 restaurant businesses are understaffed

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The labour shortage is reaching boiling point for the hospitality industry. A new Restaurant Association survey's found eight in 10 restaurant busines...

Irene King: Aviation commentator on Lufthansa banning Apple Airtags and other tracking devices

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lufthansa has told passengers to turn off tracking devices in their luggage after deeming them as "dangerous goods." Passengers flying with the German...

Matt Ford and Jack Steele: The Inspired Unemployed duo on going from 'directionless tradies' to social media stars

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Ford and Jack Steele are a couple of Aaussie lads that have made the most of social media. Up until 2019 they were self-confessed "directionless ...

Mike's Minute: Public transport continues to be a joke

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever want the perfect example of why this country is in the state it’s in, look at last week's announcement on rail. Auckland rail is largely...

Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on halting SunGold trials in United States

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri will halt SunGold kiwifruit trials on the West Coast of the United States, citing a lack of commercial quality confidence an...

Helen Worboys: Manawatū mayor says Three Waters isn't the answer to the country's water woes

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Manawatū 's mayor says Three Waters isn't the answer to the country's water woes. A significant number of newly elected mayors and councillors are a...

Joseph Mooney: Southland MP says the region has been dealing with healthcare staffing shortage for a long time

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The MP for Southland says the region has been dealing with a healthcare staffing shortage for a long time. It comes as a cancer care advocate claims I...

Bernadette Hunt: Southland Federated Farmers VP is concerned about Govt's He Waka Eke Noa response

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Worries for farmers about a pending announcement from the Government. Newstalk ZB understands the Government will this morning announce its response t...

David Seymour: Act leader says a referendum and law change on co-governance is necessary

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A war of words between National and Act - over whether there should be a referendum on co-governance. Act wants to scrap measures that share decision-...

New Christchurch Mayor's plans while in the job

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One-term councillor Phil Mauger has scored the top position as the new mayor of Christchurch. He will be joined by seven new councillors and nine retu...

Big jump in number of vape shops despite regulations

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The number of vaping shops is shooting up. We now have 956, that's up from the 666 we had in February this year. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation...

Immigration Minister on dropping requirements for migrant chefs

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The qualification requirement needed by migrant chefs to be hired by employers under an immigration accreditation scheme has been removed as a way to ...

Restaurant Association welcomes Govt.'s decision to drop qualification requirements for migrant chefs

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Restaurant Association is welcoming the Government’s announcement on the skilled migrant chefs criteria, but says more needs to be done. Immigra...

Mike's Minute: Local election results a wake up call for Labour

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Local politics isn't national politics necessarily, but the change that the polls have indicated is coming next year for the government, manifested it...

More pain at checkout as grocery supplier prices increase

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No signs of an end to the escalating supply costs that are driving up grocery bills. The Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Inde...

Peter Ellis' interview with Mike Hosking in August 2019

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weeks before he died, Peter Ellis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking in an exclusive interview he was "feeling quite excited" about the impending Supre...

Tim Dower: If Ellis' appeal succeeds, others will undoubtedly follow

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever the outcome of the Peter Ellis Supreme Court hearing today, the Ellis case raises a whole bunch of questions. For the Court to consider the a...

Susan Freeman-Greene: LGNZ CEO on the last chance to vote in local elections

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Voting in the local body elections closes at midday tomorrow. Too late for the post, but still a chance to get in if you're prepared to make a little ...

Patria Hume: AUT Professor on ACC delays contributing to thousands of concussed Kiwis going without care

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ACC delays have contributed to thousands of concussed Kiwis going without the care they need. AUT analysis of more than 55,000 concussion-related ACC ...

Wayne Smith: Black Ferns Head Coach ahead of World Cup opener against Australia

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend with three games at Eden Park tomorrow. The Black Ferns versus Australia is the big one of course a...

Gary Morrison: Security Association CEO says there's been a significant increase in businesses registering for security training

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Security companies are busy equipping retail staff with skills to protect themselves from ram raiders. There's been more than 130 ram raids since May ...

Nigel Hampton KC: Peter Ellis' former lawyer says Supreme Court decision will have legal impact across the nation

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lawyer thinks today's Supreme Court decision on the Peter Ellis case will have legal impact cross the nation. The court will deliver its decision at...

Simon Andrew: MPI M Bovis Programme Director on new strain detected in Mid Canterbury

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MPI is investigating a new strain of Mycoplasma bovis that has been detected in Mid Canterbury. The disease was first picked up in 2017, with 276 prop...

Tim Dower: I was very moved by Eva Vitali last night

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was very moved by the piece on One News last night featuring the teenager who got a terrible beating at school. This is Eva Vitali, she's 13, and it...

Louise Signal: Otago Uni Professor says children can't escape harmful advertising

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New research shows the "shocking" amount of gambling, alcohol, and junk food ads kids are exposed to on a daily basis. An Otago University study -fund...

Lauren Lyle: Scottish actor on her new show 'Karen Pirie'

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Lyle is well on her way to becoming a household name. The Scottish actor has made her name on the hugely popular Outlander - which also stars f...

Dean Murphy: Golf NZ CEO on golf's addition the 2026 Commonwealth Games

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three new sports will make an appearance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria Australia. Golf, Coastal Rowing and BMX are set to make a debut wi...

Michael Reddell: Former RBZN economist says big issue is how much tightening is required to get on top of inflation

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Economists are trying to read between the lines of the Reserve Bank's latest decision on the Official Cash Rate. The central bank has hiked the OCR by...

Rod Liddle: UK correspondent as Prime Minister Liz Truss stands by 'disruption' agenda despite Tory doubts

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss pledged Wednesday to ride out the turmoil unleashed by her tax-cutting economic agenda, saying the "disruption" will pay...

Paula Lorgelly: Auckland University Health Economics Chair on study into the effects of long Covid

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes studies into long Covid will better illuminate how it affects New Zealanders. The Ministry of Health is funding a range of research into the con...

Sean Sturm: UoA senior lecturer on Tertiary Education Union strike today

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some staff at the University of Otago have taken measures to ensure today's strike does not negatively affect their students. Members of the Universit...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister stands by decisions to borrow a lot of money to get through Covid

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is standing by decisions to borrow a lot of money to get through Covid, after the Government's books were opened. Treasury has re...

Tim Dower: It's time we funded Primary Healthcare properly in this country

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a classic fence at the top of the cliff situation. Primary healthcare, the GP's practice or medical centre to you and me, are horribly neglecte...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on school streaming, aged care and local elections

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Tim Dower to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Budge: SailGP New Zealand Grand Prix event director on nearly selling out the event already

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interest in the SailGP series is looking very strong. Tickets for the inaugural New Zealand Grand Prix went on sale yesterday, as of this morning, the...

Melanie Webber: PPTA President says streaming of classes causes harm to young people

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adopting a policy to end streaming in schools is on the agenda for the secondary teachers union today. Streaming is when students are grouped into dif...

Sean Lyons: NetSafe Chief Online Safety Officer says coroner's 'Instagram concerns' are important

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's important we understand how what we see online could intersect with the harm people experience offline. The coroner's office has launched an inqu...

Andrew Little: Health Minister says cyber attacks are now a daily reality for health services around the country

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Health Minister says cyber attacks are now a daily reality for health services around the country. Pinnacles Midlands, a network of GP practices i...

Brad Olsen: Economist says we can't take our foot off the brake when it comes to inflation

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand isn't expected to follow Australia, when it comes to interest rates. Economists expect the Reserve Bank to lift the OCR by another 50 basi...

Nick Goodall: CoreLogic Head of Research on property prices falling 4.1% on average across the country

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The property market is continuing to cool after steep growth. Property prices across the country fell an average of 4.1 percent in the last quarter. C...

Tim Dower: Are we, the viewers, responsible for the dark side of reality TV?

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I remember the beginnings of the reality TV genre and wondering at the time whether it was entirely desirable. Back then, it was mainly cameras chasin...

Bryan Bruce: Prolific documentary maker on new show 'A Question of Justice'

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with one of this country's most prolific documentary makers. Bryan Bruce has been involved with television and documentaries since th...

Patrick Dunn: MAGS headmaster on ASB giving farm school has leased for almost 90 years

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not a bad 100th birthday present. ASB has given Auckland's Mount Albert Grammar School, the $150 million farm it's leased from the bank for almost 90 ...

Aimee Collins: Former reality TV contestant urges people not to go on reality shows

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former reality TV participant who was paired with a man charged with domestic violence is urging people not to go on reality shows. TVNZ is still la...

Aupito William Sio: Associate Minister of Health on Healthy Homes initiative making a difference for struggling communities

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Government housing programme is making a difference for struggling communities. The Healthy Homes initiative provides bedding, curtains, housing rel...

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Director on figures showing a rise in arrears due to cost of living crisis

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

People are prioritising some debt, over other debt, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. New figures from credit company Centrix shows a ri...

Jeremy Nicoll: Arvida CEO on aged care sector having to turn away new residents amid 1200 nursing shortage

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The aged care sector is having to turn away new residents amid a 1200 nursing shortage. It means some older people are staying in hospitals or at home...

Mary Holm: Financial author says those who are braver with Kiwisaver will retire with more money

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwisaver investors are still feeling brave when contributing to their managed funds. The Financial Markets Authority says Kiwisaver funds have seen a...

Fiordland biking trail in limbo as last stretch on DOC land

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last stretch of a Fiordland biking trail is in absolute limbo. The lake-to-lake trail between Te Anau and Lake Manapouri is disjointed - because t...

'Not enough specialists': Mental health services falling short, medicalised care not always best solution

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fewer children and teens were treated by specialist mental health services last year. Briefings to the Prime Minister show the Health Ministry flagged...

Govt. under fire as lengthy visitor visa wait times pushed out longer

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's copping flak over the long wait time for visitor visas at the border. Figures released to Newshub indicate that of the more than 61-t...

TOP Party leader on tax cut package, plan to run for Christchurch seat of Ilam

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Opportunities Party has revealed a tax plan it hopes will boost its chances of getting into Parliament at the next election. Party leader Raf Manj...

NZ Nurses Organisation to negotiate payment system for nurses working extra hours

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nurses employed by Te Whatu Ora Health NZ won't be picking up extra shifts this week. The Nurses Organisation made the suggestion last week, as the wi...

Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on death toll rising in US from Hurricane Ian

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The death toll from Hurricane Ian has risen to 54 people, including three in Cuba. The storm caused widespread destruction in parts of Florida, North ...

Contributions to Govt's proposed social unemployment insurance scheme likely subject to 15% GST

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tax specialist says the likely GST on contributions to the Government's proposed unemployment scheme, is just a matter of consistency. The scheme wi...

Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby on the week's hot topics

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to recap the week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark the Week: It's all that’s wrong with race relations in this country

29 Sep 2022

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.   The World: 4/10 "Not a grea...

Mike's Minute: The education sector issues go back decades

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are underway at our house with NCEA. The nerves are high, and the memories have come flooding back. History is one subject being undertaken and sad...

Raelene Castle: Sport NZ CEO on new initiative aimed at more engagement with women's sport

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sport NZ is doing its part to promote women’s sport. They're launching their new campaign called "It's Time" - all about trying to get more engageme...

Dave Frame: Climate Change researcher says methane emission effects have been overstated by up to four times

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are suggestions we may have been incorrectly measuring methane emissions and the effect they have on overall warming. Well known climate scienti...

Gerald Hope: Marlborough Research Centre boss hopes it will help our successful wine industry to the next level

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We officially have a national wine centre. It was opened yesterday in Blenheim by the Government after funding for the Marlborough Research Centre was...

Stuart Crosby: LGN President says even people who do have voting papers may not know what to do with them

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big questions over just how many people will be having their say in next week's local council elections. Turn-out is down in Wellington and Christchur...

Scott Tasker: Auckland Airport expecting more than 600,000 passengers these school holidays

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More than 600,000 passengers are expected to go through Auckland Airport these schools holidays; it's busiest in three years. Two airline powerhouses,...

Chris Finlayson: Former Attorney General has concerns over sentences handed down in criminal cases

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns from a former Attorney General, over the sentences being handed down in criminal cases. The Crown is now appealing teenage rapist Jayden Meye...

Miller Yule: Upcoming Kiwi musician on debut album, performance

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to meet another rising Kiwi music star starting to make waves. Miller Yule started his music journey back in 2016 - and his debut ep Shoot Me in ...

Mike's Minute: Media merger another example of failed ideology

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Submissions continue today over the Government's plan to merge TVNZ with Radio NZ. The process, like most submission processes is a scam. It’s a nod...

Hayden Paddon: Kiwi rally driver on the return of WRC to New Zealand

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back after ten years. Repco Rally New Zealand is officially back today as part of the World Rally Championship after a decade away. Competing of ...

Karen Chhour: Act MP on Kelvin Davis' 'Māori world' comments

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Act MP has taken offence at comments made in the House by a senior Labour Minister, referring to her race. Minister for Māori Crown Relations Kelv...

Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on report finding significant gaps in our Official Information Act practices

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Chief Ombudsman has found significant gaps in our Official Information Act practices. Peter Boshier's report looks at how well a dozen core govern...

Andrew Little: Health Minister says Health NZ is working through waiting lists

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health specialists are playing catch up when it comes to waiting lists. More than 200,000 New Zealanders were sitting on a health-related wait list at...

Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ Country Manager on figures showing initial signs of recovery in small business sector

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some are suggesting we may be seeing some initial signs of recovery in the small business sector. Xero's Small Business Index for August shows sales w...

Ravi Singh: Dairy owner on just five stores seeing installation of security since Retail Crime Prevention Scheme launched

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Pukekohe business has spent thousands on their own crime-prevention measures, after being robbed twice in three weeks. Just five stores have seen th...

Pollies: MPs Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell on Uffindell, crime and culture reports

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike's Minute: Poll still shows change is coming

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I think the biggest loser out of last night's TVNZ poll is TVNZ who spent a decent chunk of money on a poll that essentially told us nothing happened....

Pollies: MPs Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell on crime and sentencing, latest poll and Mood of the Boardroom

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent as Hurricane Ian smashes into Cuba, Florida evacuating

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane, with nothing to stop it from intensifying into a catastrophic Category 4 storm before it cr...

Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says the Government is responding to horticulture industry needs

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Immigration Minister says the Government is responding to horticulture industry needs. The Government's increased the Regional Seasonal Employer s...

Patrick Noone: Costco NZ Managing Director says there is potential for branches in Christchurch, Wellington

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Costco Auckland has just begun its grand opening. Hundreds of bargain-hunters in Westgate, with some flying across the country to be the among first t...

Chris Luxon: National leader says he has a very long job interview with New Zealanders over the next year

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon has more work to do to convince Kiwis he deserves the country's top job. The latest 1News Kantar Poll shows the National Party are in the ...

Selah Hart: Hapai Te Hauora CEO says petition backing alcohol harm bill shows a want and need for change

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a feeling of a mood shift in our country's approach to alcohol. A petition is being presented to Parliament this afternoon, backing Chlöe Swa...

Aaron Hawkins: Dunedin Mayor says there is local demand for southern passenger rail

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The call is out to bring passenger rail back in the south. Dunedin City Council has approved a submission to central government calling for the return...