The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
David Parker: Revenue Minister urges people to update bank account with IRD to receive cost of living payment
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A sugar hit to sweeten up New Zealand's squeezed middle. The first instalment of the Government's Cost of Living payment, which was announced in May's...
Mike's Minute: Politics is getting messier and messier
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We end the week with a couple of unresolved issues. First, the Green Party leadership. What a complete and utter bust that has been. If you were looki...
Mark the Week: They’ve blown this for us and the economy
28 Jul 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 Reserve Bank: 2/10 "The...
Nigel Avery: NZ Chef de Mission as the Commonwealth Games begin
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Commonwealth Games is officially underway. The opening ceremony has just concluded, with 72 nations being paraded around Alexander Stadium in Birm...
Jodi Neal: Researcher on strawberries that taste like Pina Colada cocktails
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Queensland Government believes it's cracked the code to strawberries that taste like Pina Colada cocktails. Researcher Jodi Neal told Mike Hosking...
David Moffett: Former NZR boss calls for resignation of Mark Robinson
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former New Zealand Rugby boss David Moffett has called for the resignation of incumbent Mark Robinson. The demand comes after criticism from former Al...
Aaron Hendry: Youth worker on number of youths absconding bail nearly doubles on last year
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More young people are absconding electronic bail. ZB newsroom can reveal there were 108 such incidents in the year to June this year, up from 58 the p...
Bryan Sherritt: Road to Zero director says project is on target to meet 40pc road toll reduction
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Covid lockdowns means the return of fatal crashes on the country's roads. Latest figures show 320 people died on our roads last year, down ...
Kevin O'Sullivan: Cruise Association CEO says maritime tourism sector will take time to rebuild
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tourism sector is bracing for the long-awaited return of international cruise ships.The maritime border re-opens on Monday, with the Pacific Explo...
Mike's Minute: Going after high value investors is no bad thing
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hold the front page, the Government has done something eminently sensible. The changes to the investment visas make some real sense. Buying your way i...
Robin Campbell and Matt Doyle: UB40 members as the band celebrate their 45th anniversary
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There can be no doubt that UB40 has a special place in music history. Since their formation back in the late 1970s, the band has sold more than 70 mil...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Assn CEO on new credits aimed to reward businesses who meet certain standards
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new certification programme has been launched for businesses this morning. Developed by the Restaurant Association, it's called HospoCred and it wil...
Merran Davis: Former top executive says govt's new mega-polytechnic needs a complete reset
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A former top executive at the Government's new mega-polytechnic says it needs a complete reset. The former Deputy Chief Executive, Merran Davis, is br...
Dr. Ashley Bloomfield: Departing Director General of Health in his final interview with Mike Hosking Breakfast
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ashley Bloomfield is content with his handling of Covid-19. He's finishing up as Director General of Health tomorrow, after leading New Zealand th...
Joelle King: Squash star and Tom Walsh honoured as New Zealand flagbearers in Birmingham
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A humbled Tom Walsh was overcome with emotion after he and Joelle King were honoured as New Zealand's flagbearers for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Wal...
Rick Herd: Naylor Love CEO on MBIE's advice on Gib substitutes, variations to be released
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An end to the Gib shortage is becoming closer by the day. Twelve importers of plasterboard now have 100 containers of product on their way to the coun...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister says Clean Rebate Scheme performing better than expected
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it’s Clean Car Rebate Scheme remains a constant work in progress. The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association has pulled its...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Green Party co-leadership
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A National front-bencher doesn't see any parallels between the Green Party's leadership saga and National's leadership to-and-fro. Greens Co-leader Ja...
Mike's Minute: When Reserve Bank Governors are openly disagreeing, you know there's a problem
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The value of Graeme Wheeler writing the report he has on the Reserve Bank and the shambles it’s made of the economy, is it shows us and shines real ...
Dr. Andrew Bellinger: Verve Therapeutics on gene editing of humans to reduce bad cholesterol
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are into the age of testing gene editing on humans when it comes to looking into heart disease issues. Earlier this month a New Zealander was the f...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist predicts OCR to peak at 4 percent
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More signs of a slowdown in the housing market. CoreLogic is now forecasting for the cooling of the property market to continue for the rest of the ye...
Kate Wells: Newstalk ZB sports reporter as 1.2 million tickets are sold to Birmingham Comm Games
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are suggestions we could be guilty of sleeping on what could be the biggest Commonwealth Games we've seen. Ticket sales are through the roof, wi...
Rhiannon McKinnon: Kiwi Wealth CEO on State of the Investor Nation report
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting insight this morning into the mind of us all as investors. Kiwi Wealth's annual State of the Investor Nation report is out this morning...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says fines for supermarkets breaking new code of conduct a good start
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supermarkets could face huge fines if they breach the Government's new code of conduct for the sector. A cabinet paper shows supermarkets may be fined...
Christopher Luxon: National Leader says the central bank's work needs to be reviewed
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National says an independent review of the Reserve Bank is crucial to ensuring mistakes from the past aren't repeated. Governor Adrian Orr has acknowl...
Mike's Minute: How is the benefit line growing?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has never been a worse time to be on the Jobseeker benefit. And yet 100,000 are. Tens of thousands more than were on it when the current governm...
Dr. Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on claims worldwide inflation caused by central bank mistakes
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Claims the outbreak of inflation in many economies is due to mistakes made by central banks. It comes in the form of a new paper, co-authored by forme...
Dr Bill Ribbans: Sports head injury expert on lawsuit brought against World Rugby by former players
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than 100 former rugby players are taking legal action over what they say was a failure to protect them from permanent injury caused by repeated c...
Alan McDonald: Business leaders want to end Covid-19 isolation rules for household contacts (1)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders want an end to Covid-19 isolation rules for household contacts, to help ease staff shortages. Instead, they want a test, pass, work p...
Simon Britten: Truancy data shows just 46 percent of students attended school regularly in term one
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number of school students dropping completely off the radar has doubled over the pandemic. Latest truancy data shows just 46 percent of students a...
Rosemary Riddell: Former District Court Judge on the spotlight on crime, our justice system
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of course, there's been a spotlight on law and order, crime, and our justice system in this country. Police have admitted some crimes are on the up - ...
Damien O'Connor: Agriculture Minister says it's important all NZers understand risks posed by foot and mouth
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Agriculture Minister says it's important all New Zealanders understand the risks posed by foot and mouth disease. Fragments of it have now been fo...
Ian Jones: Former All Black gives his thoughts on coaching re-shuffle
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Personnel changes are coming to the All Blacks in time for the Rugby Championship. John Plumtree and Brad Mooar have been sacked as assistant coaches ...
Sacha Beguely: Publisher on the rise of 'BookTok'
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems TikTok can even influence what we choose to read. The Whitcoulls top 10 is out this morning - and the usual likes of Harry Potter dominate th...
Mike's Minute: The Government are digging a deeper financial hole
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As schools return, let’s begin the term with a little Economics 101. When you artificially inject yourself into an economy with the view to helping ...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt on All Blacks, Warriors and Formula 1
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend's sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Carey: NetSafe reach agreement with social media giants obliging them to reduce harmful material
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Efforts to turn the tide on harmful content online. NetSafe has reached an agreement with Meta, Google, TikTok, Amazon and Twitter for a code of pract...
Wendy Kofoed: Primary Principals Assn as teachers throw support behind new Covid-19 guidelines
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the school gates reopen for another term, teachers are throwing their support behind new Covid-19 guidelines. The Ministry of Education has written...
Stuart Crosby: Local Government NZ puts forward idea of councils keeping control of stormwater in Three Waters
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A compromise is being proposed in the controversial Three Waters reform. The Bill currently before select committee would transfer responsibility for ...
Gareth Hughes: Former Green MP says the party has always been distrustful of leadership and power
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Shaw might not have paid close enough attention to dissatisfaction within his own party. The Greens have voted to reopen nominations for Shaw's ...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent as President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. The President, 79, is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House said in a statement, as new varia...
Tim Dower: We might have done better on new builds if we'd gone this way from the start
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is making yet another attempt to fix our housing issues with its multi-billion dollar fund for housing infrastructure. Now officially u...
Wrapping the Week: Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson on pitch invaders, All Blacks and Netflix
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson joined Tim Dower to wrap the week's news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan Houge Mackenzie: Co-author on study finding adventure sport participants coped better during lockdowns
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adventure tourism operators could benefit by emphasising the wellbeing benefits of outdoor activities. During the 2020 lockdown, Otago University spok...
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO says airline is trying to make arrangements for those who need to travel
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wild weather is over, but the travel chaos could continue well into next week. More than 180 flights and most Cook Strait ferry sailings were canc...
Bruce Patten: Mortgage broker says clients declined loans by some banks, may be approved by another
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Signs the housing credit crunch might be easing a little.A new survey of mortgage advisors by economist Tony Alexander has found banks are becoming mo...
Jason Walls: Deputy Political Editor says Department of Prime Minister spent $26 million on ads this year
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you're seeing more Government advertising around, you're probably right. Newstalk ZB can reveal public sector and Crown agencies have spe...
Megan Woods: Govt promises 8000 new homes as part of Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than 8000 new homes are expected to be built in several centres around New Zealand as part of a new infrastructure investment. Housing Minister D...
Tim Grafton: Insurance Council CEO says severe weather events are likely to become more common
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The severe weather that's been battering the country could be a sign of what's to come. It could take days to get flights back to normal, after about ...
Tim Dower: We need a proper long-term immigration programme
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're screaming out for nurses and other health staff right now, tourism and hospitality are trying to fire up after Covid, you only need to walk down...
Chris Packham: Environmentalist on his new show Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Packham is one the world's most famous environmentalists.In the 1980s he joined the BBC as a camera assistant on its nature show A Toad's Tale.E...
Greg Murphy: Motorsport legend on Pukekohe motorsport activities coming to an end
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The chequered flag associated with motorsport activities at Pukekohe Park will wave for the last time next year amid plans by Auckland Thoroughbred Ra...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ’s director after girl found dead in university hall of residence
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are fresh questions about universities' commitment to pastoral care after a student at Lincoln was found dead in her hall of residence.A pastora...
David Seymour: Assisted dying in NZ - 143 deaths, one investigation, no breaches of the law
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An investigation has been launched after a complaint was laid about an assisted death in a public hospital.A family member of the person who died laid...
Michael Dowling: Firearm Owners group says they can't see a link between advertising of firearms and gun crime
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Argument in the debate over gun advertising.Advocacy group Gun Control New Zealand is calling for an end to the ads after a series of recent firearms-...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says contest to replace UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson down to two
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Britain's Conservative Party has chosen former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss — a fiscal moderate and a low-tax crusader...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on inflation, Kiwibuild and assault on cops
19 Jul 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.
Tim Dower: Our water needs attention, but Three Waters is not the way to do it
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to understand the Government's obstinacy on the Three Waters reforms.From the get-go, the response from local bodies up and down the country...
Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on study finding 57 percent of Kiwis are eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh may not be best.Research by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest shows only 57 percent of Kiwis are eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, down...
David Moffatt: Former NZR CEO as Australia's potential Super Rugby split gains traction
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby Australia’s threat to create a Super Rugby split with New Zealand seems to be gaining tractionBoth its broadcaster and billionaire backer Andr...
Geof Nightingale: PWC tax partner says a windfall tax not best tool in the box, politically risky
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns some businesses are using inflation as a good excuse to raise prices higher than they otherwise would.Industries dealing with things like foo...
Dean Williams: Systems engineer on report finding 90 pc believe kids will give away private info online
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A survey of Kiwi parents reveals a fear of children's safety online. The Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report shows nearly 90 percent believe kids wil...
Nick Legget: Transporting NZ CEO says ideology is at play in not increasing car capacity in new Mount Vic tunnel
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A transport leader says ideology is at play over the decision to not increase car capacity through a second Mount Vic tunnel.A new tunnel is coming to...
Kieran McAnulty: Local Government Ass. Minister says councils are worried about not being heard over Three Waters
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Councils are concerned they're not being heard during the development of the Three Waters Reforms.The Government's giving councils a $44 million cash ...
Dr Angus Chambers: GP Owners Assn warns against Covid-19 antiviral medication for pre-existing medical conditions
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fear Covid-19 antiviral medication could do more harm than good for people with pre-existing medical conditions.Access criteria has been extended for ...
Annie Crummer: Kiwi music royalty on upcoming Beatles tribute 'Beatlemania'
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's little doubt Annie Crummer is New Zealand music royalty.She, of course, made her name in the 80s with her work with Netherworld Dancing Toys, ...
Rod Liddle: UK correspondent says it is sensible for MPs to back Boris Johnson over the summer
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tough day for the Conservative Party.While the party is in the throes of a leadership contest, outgoing leader Boris Johnson has won another no-conf...
Tim Dower: Having our youth living in poverty makes no sense at all
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's part of the whole education process isn't it? You're probably living away from home for the first time and learning to live on a budget.But is it...
Gary Morrison: Security Association CEO says we need to impose stronger punishment for pitch invaders
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls to tighten the security at sporting events.There have been recent pitch invasions at Super Rugby games, every All Blacks vs Ireland test and at ...
Quentin Atkinson: Psychology professor on study finding baby voices popular in Wellington
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new study has found Wellingtonians really lean into their baby voice when talking to kids. Research into 21 cultures around the world has examined ...
Gillian Boyes: Funeral Directors Association CEO on cost of burial plots nearly doubling in last two years
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even at the end of our lives, the cost of living hits us one last time.Funeral directors have surveyed councils and in some places the cost of a buria...
Business leaders react to latest inflation figure of 7.3 percent
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflationary pressures are likely to keep compounding for some time to come.The inflation rate has hit 7.3 percent, its highest point in a generation....
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt on All Blacks, Warriors losses
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't a great week for New Zealand sport, with the All Blacks suffering a 2-1 series defeat to Ireland and the Warriors going down 28-18 to the Ee...
Tim Dower: There is spirit in this All Blacks side to win again
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the kid who was always picked last for everything, especially rough games like rugby, I've developed a healthy respect for sports people over the y...
Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black great on the series loss to Ireland
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are under scrutiny following the 2-1 series loss to Ireland. New Zealand rugby boss Mark Robinso...
Prof. Jeremy Krebs: Study lead on research into a New Zealand wellbeing diet
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A team at Otago University are working on a New Zealand wellbeing diet.A year-long study will hopefully help address diabetes and other metabolic dise...
Brad Olsen: Economist says with no expectation fuel prices will drop soon, policies may be around for a while
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ongoing action to cool prices at the pump may be a bid to get in front of new inflation figures.The Government has revealed it will retain cuts to fue...
Dr Alissa Cait: Researcher on link between between antibiotics during pregnancy and children developing asthma
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are new findings around the link between antibiotics during pregnancy and children developing asthma. A review from Wellington’s Malaghan Ins...
Luis Cabrera: Besos Latinos Restaurante says inner city crime could dash hopes of recovering from Covid-19
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland restaurant owner says crime in the inner city could dash any hope of his business recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.Besos Latinos Rest...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says there isn't a way to 'magic away' global pressures, price rises
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for prices to keep rising, but perhaps at a slightly slower pace.CPI data out this morning is expected to show the inflation rate has hit abou...
Mike's Minute: World's business model needs to come back to normal
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a couple of things that have played out this week that we saw coming and so many others didn’t, despite the fact they were in plain sight.Ac...
Mark the Week: Now head down, bum up, let's get it done
14 Jul 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. Planes and Chaos at Airports:...
Murray Olds: Anthony Albanese bows to pressure to hold an emergency national cabinet meeting
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese has bowed to pressure to hold an emergency national cabinet meeting on Monday as Covid cases spike over winter.News.com.au has confir...
Ian Foster: All Blacks coach on pressure from last weekend ahead of series decider against Ireland
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huge weekend for the All Blacks.It's the series-deciding test against Ireland tomorrow night in Wellington.It’s on the back of a week where there ha...
Richard Arnold: Biden says diplomacy is still the best way to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and that he believed diplomacy remained the best avenue to...
Paul Goulter: Nurses Organisation CEO responds to Andrew Little's pay equity comments
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Little has once again gotten offside with the health sector.This time, the Health Minister accused nurses of speaking in forked tongues over bl...
Dale Gray: Inside Recruitment co-founder says there are some events deterring expats that'll play out in near term
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Belief a new study naming New Zealand as the second-worst country for living and working is a 'moment-in-time' survey.An InterNations study of expats ...
Mark Baker: BESIX Watpac CEO says they're confident going forward with Christchurch Stadium
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lead contractor behind the Christchurch Stadium is positive they've done the work to minimise the pricing risk.Christchurch councillors yesterday ...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on increasing variable home lending rate in wake of OCR hike
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here come the banks on the back of the OCR hike.Both ASB and Kiwibank have raised their variable home lending rate - 5.85% to 6.35% for ASB and 5.5 to...
Mike's Minute: Govt housing failures continue to pile up
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I get the impression that the part that Megan Woods doesn’t get about the monstrous debt Kainga Ora is taking on to build their social housing dream...
Shane Harmon: Sky Stadium boss says Christchurch stadium is a no-brainer
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's anticipated the sign-off of Christchurch's multi-million dollar stadium will regenerate the city.Christchurch City Councillors will this morning ...
Billy Joel: Piano Man returns - legendary singer-songwriter announces NZ show
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are few many bigger names in music than Billy Joel.Since the 1970s - the Piano Man, We Didn't Start the Fire and Movin' Out singer has sold more...
Cameron Lacey: Trial leader on virtual reality being used to treat common phobias
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual reality is being used to treat your common phobias.A University of Otago, Christchurch trial looked at patients who had a phobia of either fly...
Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Reporter says China's foreign affairs spokesperson has issued a statement following Harris' speech at PIF
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitical superpowers continue to tussle over the Pacific.The United States raised eyebrows yesterday when Vice President Kamala Harris made an unp...
Chris Hipkins: Education Minister refuses to comment on whereabouts of Te Pūkenga Chief Executive Stephen Town
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins is refusing to comment on the whereabouts of the head of the national polytech.Te Pūkenga Chief Executive Stephen Town is currently on ...
Bernie Smith: Monte Cecilia Trust CEO on Kāinga Ora yet to issue three strikes against bad tenants
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kāinga Ora has yet to use its most punitive measure for disruptive tenants since introducing tougher rules earlier this year.If there's evidence tena...
Jarrod Gilbert: Sociologist says new legislation won't be gang-busting, but useful tools to assist
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thumbs up from a gang expert for the Government's new measures for tackling gangs.Police now have greater powers to search, seize weapons and cash, an...
Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods on Kainga Ora debt, gang law changes
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week's political news.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Richard Easther: Astrophysicist as baby stars and dancing galaxies revealed by Nasa's James Webb telescope
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A sparkling landscape of baby stars. A foamy blue and orange view of a dying star. Five galaxies in a cosmic dance. The splendours of the universe glo...
Jason Smith: Kaipara Mayor calls for proximity limits on vape stores
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Move over kumara, it's vape outlets that Dargaville is becoming known for.There are 13 within a one kilometre radius in the Northland town.Kaipara Dis...