The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Labour's dwindling popularity

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the leadup to the 2023 election, it's been observed that Labour's honeymoon period may be drawing to a close. Our Australian correspondent Murray O...

James Erskine: Mission Estate Concert promoter and partner at SEL confirms Robbie Williams as headliner

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Mission Estate concert speculation is over. Their big act reveal is none other than Robbie Williams - who we had on the show two weeks ago and he ...

Christopher Luxon: National Party leader going with trust approach for the Uffindell report

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon is going with the ''trust me'' approach when it comes to the Uffindell report. He had already said he wasn't going to release it to ...

David Moger: Playcentre Aotearoa Chief Executive on playcentre vote

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final day of voting for a big decision for playcentres. They are voting on whether to centralise their resources into one big pot to be contr...

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on Grant Robertson's election worries

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are our MP's being put in more danger this election campaign at public events? Grant Robertson said yesterday that the election campaign will be under...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Puerto Rico hurricane Fiona

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Puerto Rico faced substantial damage from Hurricane Fiona earlier this week. The hurricane caused flash flooding and storm damage, as well as knocking...

Micheal Reddell: former Reserve Bank Economist on whether we need to have a discussion about government spending

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Australia their treasurer Jim Charles says they need to have a national discussion about how to pay for Government spending. Yes, their budget defi...

Mike's Minute: Ardern exposed as a climate hypocrite

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The headline was "Ardern hitches ride to New York with Canadian Prime Minister." What it should have read is "Ardern exposed as climate hypocrite." Sh...

Mike's Minute: Plenty of lessons from Uffindell saga

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So as predicted in the battle of wayward MPs, as far as Sam Uffindell is concerned, there is nothing to see here. As regards Gaurav Sharma v Sam Uffin...

James Smith: Personal trainer-turned author on his new book, NZ tour

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Personal trainer James Smith has taken it upon himself to change the fitness world. He's known as the world's best straight talking and no-nonsense he...

Brendan Duffy: Palmerston North Hospital Foundation and chair on kids only waiting area

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Palmerston North Hospital is getting a ‘kids only’ waiting area in the emergency department. Design work has begun on the area, which has been put...

Melanie Webber: Teacher's union on report finding MoE went ahead with new modern learning environments without evidence

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new report has found the Ministry of Education barrelled forward with their new modern learning environments without any evidence behind it. The New...

David Farrar: Political commentator on Sam Uffindell being welcomed back into the National Party

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Uffindell has been welcomed back into the National Party caucus. The report into his alleged bullying of a university student has found the allega...

Sebastian Gehricke: Otago University researcher on whether we need to reform Emissions Trading Scheme

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been asked as to whether we need to reform our Emissions Trading Scheme. Climate Change Commission chair Rod Carr spoke at a business a...

Robert Hardman: Royal correspondent says he's never seen a day like the Queen’s funeral in his career

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Royal correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking he's never seen a day like the Queen’s funeral in his career. “At one point in the day I did ...

Mike's Minute: Economic day of reckoning is still coming

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Robertson, if you remember back to Friday's programme, defended the Reserve Bank when I suggested to him that their forecast of 4.1 percent for ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent with updates

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese makes it down to the UK to see the newly designated King Charles III. Australian correspondent Murray Olds has more to explain, inclu...

Charles Ninow: Director of Art at Webb's auction house on BNZ art auction

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The BNZ art collection that went under the hammer at Webb's sold better than predicted. Of the 50 pieces up for grabs in round one, it was a white glo...

Fiona Guy Kidd: President of the Criminal Bar Association on our judicial system

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two Mongrel Mob members have been sentenced for their senior role in a sophisticated meth ring in the Waikato. The issue is with their sentences - Jam...

Sir Don Mckinnon- Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth on the lead up to the Queen's funeral

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to happen a few hours from now, with all attendees on their way to the service. One of those who will be at West...

Phil Dampier: Royal commentator on the eve of Queen Elizabeth's funeral

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Queen Elizabeth's funeral is set to happen in a few hours. In the UK, the time to go pay respects to the Queen's coffin is drawing to a close, and all...

David Parker: Environment Minister on new rules to protect productive land

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The urban sprawl will no longer be taking over our most productive farmland. The Government has announced new rules to protect that land to provide se...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on immigration battles between states

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the US, multiple states are shifting immigrants around to different locations.  Florida and Texas in particular, are redirecting immigrants sent t...

Simon Wallace: NZ Aged Care Association chief executive on the lack of staff in the aged care sector

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A very real indicator of just how badly the lack of staff is affecting the aged care sector. Staff at aged care facilities are legally required to not...

Mark the Week: What we have seen this week could not have been done any more spectacularly

15 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 Monarchy: 9/10 "What we...

Mike Hosking: Time to see the back of our Covid obsession

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The good news for me this week around the relinquishing of the Covid rules, was not so much the masks, lights, or mandates, but the case numbers. We w...

Cecile Shea: Chicago Council on Global Affairs fellow says Xi Jinping can't be seen supporting Russia's invasion right now

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China is keeping Russia at arms length. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping  have met in Uzbekistan in their first face to...

Charles Ninow: Webb's Director of Art on the BNZ Art Collection auction this weekend

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest ever art auction is happening this weekend.  We're talking about the BNZ Art Collection, which features works from some of our best known...

Steve Gordon: Former All Black on a hectic Bledisloe Cup test, referee's late call

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wallabies are seeking a "please explain" from World Rugby, after a late refereeing call more than likely denied them a 1-nil lead in the Bledisloe...

Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber CEO says disclosure regime isn't top of mind for businesses

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exactly how long big businesses are taking to pay their bills could soon become public. Small Business Minister Stuart Nash wants to introduce legisla...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Govt's multi-million dollar spend up on Three Water consultants

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Robertson is defending the Government's multi-million dollar spend-up on Three Waters consultants. Newstalk ZB can reveal in the last financial ...

Mike's Minute: Time to get on with a Covid inquiry

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is moderately encouraging we have two mutterings from the Government this week so far on the potential for a Covid inquiry. Grant Robertson told us...

Mel Parsons: Kiwi singer on her new album Slow Burn and nationwide tour

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Parsons is quickly becoming a mainstay of Kiwi music. The folk/country artist burst onto the scene back in 2009 - and has released four studio alb...

Sir Peter Gluckman: Koi Tu Director calls for national screening programme to detect stressed expectant mothers

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New evidence from think tank Koi Tu has found at least 15 percent of Kiwi women are affected by mental distress during the perinatal period. That numb...

Russell Myers: Daily Mirror Royal Editor queue to see Queen Elizabeth is going to get longer in the days to come

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An unprecedented queue for an unprecedented moment in history. Thousands of people are lining up to see Her Majesty's coffin, which is now lying in st...

Michael Gordon: Westpac acting Chief economist says there's good reason to feel bullish about GDP figure

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence our GDP will grow, but disagreement about by how much. Economists from multiple banks are predicting around a 1 percent growth for the seco...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Assn says we have to be competitive compared to the likes of Canada and Australia

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Secondary principals say we need to be more competitive if we're going to address teacher shortages. The Government has announced $24 million in fundi...

Toni Truslove: Kea NZ CEO has potential solution to labour shortage, but Kiwi businesses are reluctant

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A potential solution has been raised for some of our labour shortage problems - but NZ businesses are reluctant. We know that 20 percent of all roles ...

Steve Price: Australian correspondent on NRLW star Caitlin Moran handed ban after Queen post

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newcastle utility Caitlin Moran has been banned by the NRL following an investigation by the integrity unit after an offensive social media post refer...

Mike's Minute: We need to trust democracy

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Right, panic over, democracy wins. Philip Arps is not going to be on the school board in my old hood of Linwood in Christchurch. Hopefully for all tho...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on food prices, housing intensification and Queen's public holiday

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Aaron Keown: Christchurch City Councillor after vote against Govt's housing density plan

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch councillors have given what they describe as the proverbial finger to the Government over housing intensification plans. They've voted ag...

Nigel Bowen: Timaru Mayor says there are concerns about effects on local economy from Three Waters reform

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Smaller councils are fearing the loss of big employers under the Three Waters reform. Longstanding discount deals to allow big industries to discharge...

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: Opera singer says it's an honour to be attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa says it's an honour to be attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. She'll be part of the delegation attending Monday's event. The f...

Sarah Hogan: NZIER economist on research finding late prostate cancer diagnoses cost NZ $300 million over four years

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s terrible record when it comes to diagnosing prostate cancer is causing those who receive the diagnosis to lose hundreds of millions in...

Barry O'Neill: Tomatoes NZ Chair says rising supplier costs are to blame for high food prices

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rising supplier costs are being blamed for food prices. Annual food prices have shot up to the highest rate in 13 years. Stats New Zealand data shows ...

Mike's Minute: There's no need for the republic debate

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We will eventually get to the old republic debate. Australia has already started their debate; I note the Prime Minister there has said there will be ...

David Willis: Nurses' Society Director on dropping of vaccine mandates and whether it will boost industry

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nurses' Society Director David Willis joined Mike Hosking to discuss the dropping of vaccine mandates for health workers and how it will affect the in...

Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B frontman on their summer stadium tour

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with one this country's most successful bands. Since their debut album in 2017 – L.A.B have topped the charts in this country with ...

Kenneth Leong: Meo co-founder on initiative to ensure masks don't end up in landfill

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The masks are gone for all but a few sectors, but where do they all go? A new free recycling initiative is being launched by our biggest mask manufact...

Julie White and Mike Egan: Hospitality bosses say businesses will carry the cost of public holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mixed feelings about a one off public holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's death. Monday, September 26 will be a public holiday, with a state memorial...

Anna Burns-Francis: TVNZ correspondent says thousands of people have turned out to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Huge crowds have gathered in Edinburgh to see off Her Majesty. The Queen's coffin is lying in state at Edinburgh's Saint Giles' Cathedral. King Charle...

Matt Whineray: Super Fund CEO as superannuation value tumbles by $3.3 billion

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's superannuation value has tumbled by $3.3 billion. The value has dropped by nearly seven percent in the year to June, as sharemarkets aro...

Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister says any remaining Covid-19 restrictions won't keep people from visiting

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tourism Minister says any remaining restrictions won't keep people from visiting. Vaccine requirements for international travellers and the need t...

Mike's Minute: You don't have to be a monarchist to admire the Queen

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of observations from the weekend around the passing of the Queen. Piers Morgan came up with the best explanation of what she meant to the Bri...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt wrap the weekend's sport (1)

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia have wrapped up a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after defeating the Black Caps by 25 runs in Cairns. T...

Gary Stirling: Pukekohe Motorsport director after final weekend of motorsport at the home of the sport

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend to celebrate motorsport for the final time at the home of the sport in this country. Pukekohe Park had it all - a huge crowd, legends o...

Katrina Shanks: Financial Advice NZ CEO on pay-later schemes struggling as many fall behind on payments

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been asked as to whether we are seeing the running down of buy now pay later lenders and some are saying they have they done it to them...

Grant Robertson: Deputy PM promises transparency around Covid-19 protocol

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Deputy Prime Minister is promising transparency around Covid-19 protocol. The decision about whether to do away with our traffic light system will...

Brad Olsen: Economist on data showing 8.7 percent increase in costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cost increases from grocery suppliers to supermarkets continue to accelerate. The Infometrics-Foodstuffs Grocery Supplier Cost Index shows an 8.7 perc...

Sean Palmer: Monarchy NZ Chair says we have to match Australia with public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cabinet will today decide if New Zealand will hold a public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterd...

Robert Hardman: Royal correspondent amongst the crowds watching Queen Elizabeth's coffin down Royal Mile

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Queen is getting a fitting farewell, on her final journey. Her coffin has travelled six hours from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh's Holyrood House P...

Lady Anne Glenconner: Former Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret adds to memories of Queen Elizabeth

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lady Anne Glenconner, former Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, joined Mike Hosking as the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. LISTEN A...

Barry Soper: ZB Political Editor on meeting Queen Elizabeth II

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper was one of a few that were fortunate enough to meet Queen Elizabeth II and he joined Mike Hosking to share hi...

Victoria Arbiter: Royal commentator gives insight into the mood of the people in the UK

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter joined Mike Hosking to provide a picture of the mood of the people in the United Kingdom. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudi...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent says the Queen has been the fabric of British life

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking the Queen has been the fabric of British life for so long. He says Prime Ministers and leaders come and ...

US correspondent: Queen's death 'saddest moment in British history of last 70 years'

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking and said Queen Elizabeth's death is the saddest moment for Britain in the last 70 years, and proba...

Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Ambassador to the UK in the wake of Queen Elizabeth's death

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sir Lockwood Smith joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Don McKinnon: Former Foreign Minister remembers Queen Elizabeth II

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Foreign Minister Sir Don McKinnon joined Mike Hosking to add his voice to the outpouring of grief an remembrance since the news of Queen Elizab...

Mike's Minute: Why can't the Government make a simple apology?

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I asked a simple question of Megan Woods yesterday on the programme. Does this Government apologise for anything? She went on to not apologise. She re...

Jan Tinetti: Associate Education Minister as Govt presses on with new NCEA tests despite poor trial result

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government will be pushing ahead with new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests despite a trial which saw one school have a zero percent pass rate.  T...

Robbie Williams: Music superstar on new album celebrating his 25 year solo career

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's no doubt Robbie Williams is one of the biggest music stars on the planet. Of course, he first made his name with Take That between 1990 and 19...

Eve Lawrence: Haka Tourism GM says we should reconsider Sir John Key's idea of making trans-Tasman travel domestic

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tourism boss says we should reconsider Sir John Key's 2009 idea of making trans-Tasman travel domestic. In 2009, the then Prime Minister floated the...

Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says he supports axing Covid-19 rules

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The green light could be given to get rid of the traffic light framework. Our newsroom understands Cabinet will be deciding on a recommendation to scr...

Chris Bishop: National Covid-19 spokesperson says they would hold inquiry within 100 days of taking over

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National is promising a Covid-19 inquiry if it's elected. The Northland region was plunged into level three last year after women who travelled there ...

Mike's Minute: Climate warriors still not living in reality

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the headline "A beauty buffs guide to Sydney. Where to stay, shop and spoil yourself." There are a lot of those headlines about these days. Th...

Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods clash over Northland lockdown, Rotorua emergency housing

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National is calling on the Government to apologise over the 11-day Covid lockdown last October. The Government blamed the lockdown on the two women us...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent as Uvalde students go back to school for 1st time since attack

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gilbert Mata woke up excited Tuesday for the first day of school since a gunman's bullet tore through his leg three months ago in a fourth grade class...

Max Washer: White Lady Head of Operations on potential closure to due council stoush

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The White Lady is a food truck in Auckland that has been operating for 74 years. Back in June/July they were battling with Auckland Council who told t...

Bryce Edwards: Political analyst says Rotorua housing issue is drawing criticism from all angles

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A claim Rotorua's emergency motel system is sapping the Government's credibility. A TVNZ report has revealed poor conditions for tenants and allegatio...

Gerard van Tilborg: North Harbour Rugby chairman as first of Silver Lake money about to be dished out

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first of New Zealand Rugby’s Silver Lake money is about to be dished out. Yesterday applications opened for clubs all around the country to get ...

Brendon Crompton: Blue Light COO as questions are asked as to effectiveness of Govt's youth crime package

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been asked as to whether the Government's package will make a difference when it comes to youth crime. They announced their $53 million...

John Carter: Far North Mayor says Northland lockdown blunder is typical of 'arrogant Wellington bureaucracy'

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Northland mayor isn't hiding his frustration, with the blunder that forced Northland into an 11-day Covid lockdown last October. The Government accu...

Robyn Walker: Deloitte partner calls for review to tax brackets amid rising inflation

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for the Government to review tax brackets amid rising inflation. New Zealand’s marginal tax rate system means higher rates of tax are applied ...

Mike's Minute: Govt priorities for education are all wrong

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government needs the polytech redundancies like a hole in the head. 230 jobs look set to be going from AUT. Education in this country is a mess. F...

Craig Gabriel: Tennis commentator as bookies call Nick Kyrgios favourite to win US Open

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Nick Kyrgios train keeps on rolling. His rackets aren't surviving his US Open Games but he is, knocking out world number one Daniil  Medvedev to ...

Bret McKenzie: Kiwi comedian on his solo album debut and tour

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's fair to say Bret McKenzie has been one our most successful entertainment exports. We all know it started with the Flight of the Conchords in the ...

Craig Little: Wairoa mayor says open lines of communication with gangs in the town helped reduce gun crime

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has been delight at falling gun crime in Wairoa. It's had 15 firearms incidents between August last year and July this year, which is down from ...

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Director on AUT's job cuts despite $12 million surplus

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tough times for universities are forcing them to look at their balance sheet. Around 230 staff face redundancy at AUT, despite the university having a...

Andrew King: Property Investors’ Federation on banks coming down hard on investors when it comes to debt

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Banks are apparently starting to come down on property investors when it comes to their levels of debt. Rising interest rates and rents not increasing...

Chris Wilkins: Theresa May's former advisor says Liz Truss has been underestimated many times

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Truss has been elected as the Conservative Party's new leader, the party announced Monday, and she will take office Tuesday as Britain's new prime...

Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer confident Govt's clampdown on proceeds of crime will be effective

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's crackdown on criminal assets is following in the footsteps of other countries. It's unveiled new laws intended to confiscate ill-gott...

Steve Price: Australian motorists face AU $15 hike on 60 litre tank of petrol

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put petrol retailers on notice as the government prepares to hike petrol prices by 22 cents a litre at the end of September...

Richard Arnold: Leak ruins NASA moon rocket launch bid - next try weeks away

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt this week to send a ...

Commentary Box: All Blacks, Warriors, Serena Williams

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the All Blacks' emphatic victory over Argentina, the Warriors' last game disaster, stadi...

Mike's Minute: It's time to move on from Covid

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could it be they have finally got the message? We are not just going to Green; it isn't even a thing. Because, it appears, the whole mad Traffic Light...

Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland transport spokesperson says there's not enough talk on the good more housing can do for an area

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A call for an open mind on housing density rules as Auckland Council and the Government clash. Newstalk ZB understands the Government is concerned abo...

Kelly Schischka: AIMS Games Tournament Director says seasonal sickness has seen a drop in numbers for this year

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seasonal sickness is seeing a drop in numbers at Tauranga's AIMS games. The week-long sporting event for 11 to 13-year-olds has been canned for the p...

James Russell: Auckland University conservation biologist says he's optimistic Predator Free 2050 goal will be reached

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to map out how our predator-free dream can be realised – finding that smarter use of current tools coul...

Peter Boot: Northcote Medical Director says real number of people leaving ED early is probably much highe

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fears the thousands leaving ED each month are just the tip of the iceberg. New figures show more than 4000 people left hospital without being seen d...