The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Winston Peters: NZ First leader rules out a run in next month's Tauranga by-election

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters is ruling out a run in next month's Tauranga by-election.Nominations close at midday in the race to replace National MP Simon Bridges, ...

Commentary Box: Andrew Symonds, Brendon McCullum, Cycling NZ report

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk the passing of Andrew Symonds, Brendon McCullum's new England gig, the weekend's Super Rugb...

Steve Price: Australian correspondent says it's too late to wheel out new policies as more than one million Australians have cast their vote

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are making last-ditch efforts ahead of Australia's election this coming Saturday.Recent polls show Morrison's Libe...

Mike's Minute: Government's Covid spin won't fool us anymore

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Bloomfield was back Friday to spook you again, just like the good old days. The trouble for the Government's fear campaign is it's over. It’s...

Tim Mackle and Adrian Macey: Dairy NZ CEO and Victoria University climate expert on what's needed and expected from today's Emission Reducti

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The agriculture sector is looking for support in today's Emission Reduction Plan. Dairy NZ Chief Executive Tim Mackle told Mike Hosking a lot of tech...

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator says Liverpool fans booing Prince William during FA Cup Final is shameful and unacceptable

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's still not clear why Liverpool fans took aim at Prince William at the FA Cup Final.Boos rang out around Wembley Stadium as the Duke of Cambridge, ...

Richard Arnold: Mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket was a racist hate crime, police say

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 18-year-old suspected of opening fire at a Buffalo supermarket Saturday told authorities he was targeting the Black community, according to an o...

Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ CEO says enforcing collective bargaining under Fair Pay legislation could breach international labour law

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's move to enforce collective bargaining under its Fair Pay legislation could breach international labour law.  Collective bargaining ...

Efeso Collins: Auckland mayoral candidate says congestion charging is much better than the regional fuel tax

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland mayoral candidate is throwing his support behind congestion charging.It's expected it will be included in the Government's Emission Reduct...

Holly Thorpe: Waikato University sports sociologist says athletes need to feel safe about speaking up when there are issues

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A sports sociologist says too often athletes with concerns are bullied or silenced.The findings of an enquiry into Cycling New Zealand will be release...

Andrew Little: Health Minister says Allied health workers strike is not a simple pay dispute

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

District Health Boards aim to restart pay talks this week.Allied health workers including dental therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and anaes...

Mark the Week: It's a confession that crime is out of control

12 May 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 Immigration Reset: 4/10"B...

Mike's Minute: The more radical governments go, the more pushback they get

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bit of reading you might be interested in if you follow the Australian election campaign.  It's a piece about Clive Palmer and how he will do well in...

James Hilford: Anti Bullying Council NZ Director calls for workplace bullying to be treated as a health and safety issue

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As high new numbers of workplace bullying are revealed, questions are being asked as to whether the issue is we can't actually deal with the sheer vol...

Peter Dunne: Former MP on pettiness in Parliament

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of pettiness in politics in recent weeks – with some suggesting it is a sign of a government under pressure.Just recently we ha...

John Mayhew: NZRF board member says mission getting a defibrillator on the sidelines of every rugby club in the country is already paying of

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A defibrillator initiative by the New Zealand Rugby Foundation is already paying dividends.Back in 2019 former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew had a car...

Malcolm Bailey: Dairy Companies Association Chairman says NZ launching trade dispute against Canada over export market access is a good move

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is launching a trade dispute against Canada in a growing dairy backlash.The Government's arguing we don't have as much access to the Canad...

Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says now is not the time for government to spend up large in the Budget

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National says the Government needs to rein in spending to avoid adding to the inflationary pressures facing the economy.Finance Minister Grant Roberts...

Jon Toogood: Shihad frontman on move back to NZ, postponed tour and in-studio performance

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Toogood and Shihad reunited last year with their new album Old Gods.There was supposed to be a tour with it - Covid has seen those dates pushed ou...

Mike Hosking: Are we really being ripped off by the supermarkets?

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Funny how the old corporate world works.Countdown freezes prices. Or do they? No one believes them, thus indicating whether they are or not, they are ...

Stu Dudley: Co-creator of Repost on diverting 720 tonnes of waste from going to landfill and helped fence almost 1000 kilometres of farmland

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a new company that has gone gangbusters when it comes to helping sort out the biggest waste issue with the wine industry.Repost is a Marlboro...

Kris Faafoi: Immigration Minister on border policy changes and visa requirements

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced our border will fully reopen on the 31st of july - students can come back, cruise ships can come back and pre-departure t...

John Murphy: Vegetables New Zealand Director says supermarket discounts are good news for shoppers

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hoped the supermarket industry’s pledges to reduce prices will help all of us at the checkout.Foodstuffs is taking an average 10 percent off mo...

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand chief executive says NZ is back in the market for international students

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Universities face work to get fully back into the international student market.The borders fully re-open from August - two months ahead of schedule.In...

Aaron Martin: Immigration Lawyer says new settings 'unfair' for professions not on Govt's 'green list'

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A thumbs down for the Government's new immigration settings.The new range of measures includes one visa for accredited employers and a green list of p...

Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast Manager on controversial new mine given green light at Cape Foulwind

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A controversial new proposed mine on the West Coast has been given the green light.Westland Mineral Sands has been given consent to mine 500,000 tonne...

Mike's Minute: Shutting NZ off to the world will cost us dearly

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I have said a number of times, my biggest frustration with this country at the moment is it is not what it could be.And it's not what it has been. ...

Jason Ennor: CEO of My HR on US and UK  seeing record low sickness absences as people worked from home

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you're working from home anyway, how sick do you have to be to actually call in sick?The US and UK  have seen record low sickness absences as pe...

Alice Wilson: Chair of Lifting Literacy Aotearoa on Australia revamping school curriculum, in particular numeracy and literacy

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has just stripped 20 percent of its school curriculum content in a big revamp of maths and literacy in particular.Changes to literacy includ...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Aiport Chief Executive on $300 new transport hub and smart baggage system

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Airport is spending $300 million on a transport hub and setting aside land for light rail near its international terminal.The company is also...

John Hart: Former All Black coach says he is in favour of new north-south competition every two years

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International rugby could hit a new proposal on the burst in Dublin.The sport's bosses are holding discussions at the governing body headquarters abou...

Stephen England-Hall: RealNZ Chief Executive says there are hopes for the tourism sector ahead of looser border settings

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are high hopes for the tourism sector ahead of looser border settings.Our newsroom understands the Prime Minister will announce today an acceler...

Julie White: Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive says immigration reset means many businesses will never recover from Covid-19

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is expected to open the door to more highly skilled workers, but not to unskilled hospitality workers.Hospitality New Zealand Chief Exe...

Mike's Minute: Government wastage is totally out of control

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of good clues as to why we have such wastage of government spending and how the psychology behind it suggests it won't change under the curre...

Rod Liddle: Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decades

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 60 years, as she struggles with difficulties in g...

Julia Deans: Fur Patrol lead singer on the band reuniting for a new tour

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a few years since we caught up with Julia Deans.She, of course, is the lead singer of Fur Patrol - and we all know the success they had.Sh...

Mihi James: Rotorua family lawyer and Waiariki Women's Refuge chair on one third of family harm call outs a week to emergency housing

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A third of the 120 family harm call outs a week in Rotorua are to emergency housing motels.Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni once again has ...

Tom James: WSP Fellow and report author on recommendations to bring in congestion charging in Auckland

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's expected to announce next week that congestion charging in Auckland could be introduced in 2025.A report by the Helen Clark Foundatio...

David Cooper: Malcolm Pacific Immigration Chief Executive says visa policies during the pandemic have caused big issues

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government’s Covid-19 policies are being blamed for creating an international visa backlog. Over the past two years there’s been a surge in o...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist on report revealing number of people buying their first home fell by 3.5% on the seco

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of first home buyers are waiting for the right price.A CoreLogic’s report for the quarter reveals the number of people buying their first home...

Chris Hipkins: Education Minister says Government could make its apprenticeship boost scheme permanent

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government could make its apprenticeship boost scheme permanent.$230 million will be put towards the scheme, which will now run until the end of n...

Commentary Box: Warriors, Super Rugby, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Premier League title race between Liverpool and Manchester City, the weekend’s Sup...

Steve Price: Host loses control as leaders’ debate descends into shouting match over China

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nine’s “Great Debate” format has been slammed by viewers as a “s**tshow” after Sunday’s showdown descended into a shouting match between S...

Mike Hosking: The Government's knee jerk reaction to crime and ram raids is embarrassing

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So let me get this straight, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says we don’t want a knee jerk reaction to crime and ram raids.The Police Minister says t...

Richard Arnold: First Lady Jill Biden makes unannounced trip to Ukraine

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First lady Jill Biden spent part of Mother's Day making an unannounced trip to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, a small city in the far southwestern corner of Ukr...

Rob Wilson: Ghost Diving president says their work cleaning up Wellington Harbour's seafloor is having a positive impact

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The work of volunteers is making a big splash for wildlife in Wellington Harbour.Around a dozen divers have banded together and cleared the capital’...

Dianna: Occupational therapist says a significant number of Allied workers have left the sector

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Allied health workers are taking a stand against poor pay.Workers from 70 professions are awaiting a pay offer from DHBs after a recent recommendation...

Poto Williams: Police Minister says small business engagement is key for next steps in addressing ram raids

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says having small business engagement is key for Government's next steps in addressing the ram-raid surge.It's injecting over $562...

Phil Dampier: Royal correspondent says there's concern that a Netflix film crew for Harry and Meghan could cause tension at Platinum Jubilee

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More trouble in the House of Windsor.Harry and Meghan will be attending the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with their children. However, there’s a sugg...

Chris Cahill: Police Association president says resources are stretched hugely across the board

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence the Government's spend to combat ram-raids will make a difference.More than $562 million will be spread over four years for more frontline ...

David Seymour: ACT leader says they want a two-rate tax system in alternative budget

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ACT is calling for major cuts to Government spending and an overhaul of the tax system.The party is launching its alternative budget this morning.It's...

Mark the Week: Dick of the week. Or was he?

05 May 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. Trevor Mallard: 1/10"Dick of ...

Mike's Minute: Gender pay gap solutions are artificial

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another of these strange made up claims this week masquerading as a report that suggests the solving of a problem, or perceived problem, can only happ...

Oliver Mander: Shareholder's Association chief says Simon Henry's comments toward Nadia Lim are insulting to Lim, but to shareholders also

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The backlash against racist and sexist criticism of  Nadia Lim continue...Chemicals company CEO Simon Henry described Lim as a piece of "Eurasian flu...

Grzegorz Sochaki: Project leader on robot chef that can taste food and guide you on how much seasoning to use

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle in the kitchen, then there could be a solution for you just around the corner.Researchers at the University of Cambridge have designed...

Wayne Smith: Black Ferns coach after his first squad naming

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wayne Smith era for the Black Ferns has begun.He's named his first squad, omitted some veterans, including the captain, and now has his work cut o...

Jim van der Poel: Dairy New Zealand chair says the punt came off in eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What started as a punt, has become a relatively successful story in eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand.Only one farm is left with the infec...

Jon Duffy: Consumer New Zealand Chief Executive says Countdown price-freeze is masking the real problem, which is that the industry is broke

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A gesture from one of our two big supermarket companies.Countdown says from Monday, it's putting a price freeze on 500 items for the winter months, ev...

Bryce Wilkinson: Former Treasury director says the Auditor-General is right to raise concerns around Covid response fund spending

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Auditor-General's being commended for flagging issues with the transparency of the Government's Covid response fund.John Ryan has written to Treas...

Mike's Minute: Job numbers are a serious economic red flag

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What I wasn’t expecting in yesterday's unemployment number is that it would go nowhere.Just think about it, how is that possible? Everyone was forec...

Tami Neilson: Canadian-New Zealand singer on duet with Willie Nelson, new album

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you recover from meeting your hero? Country Americana powerhouse Tami Neilson is wrestling with just that.The Canadian New Zealander recently r...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Government is doing what it can to get more workers into the country

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Robertson says the Government's doing what it can to get more workers into the country.The unemployment rate remains unchanged at a very low 3.2...

Nicola Turner: Enliven Central general manager on survey finding aged care sector leaders feel concerns have reached breaking point

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is facing staffing issues facing the aged care sector.It could be the issue of underfunding that causes the closures.Aged Care Matters hav...

Paul Goulter: Nurses' Organisation Chief Executive says Waikato nurses unable to return to previous jobs after MIQ is a shocking situation

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waikato nurses who put their hand up to help in MIQ, say they aren't able to get their old jobs back.The nurses who previously worked at Waikato Hospi...

Winston Peters: NZ First leader says Trevor Mallard has misunderstood what the role of Speaker should be

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters says it's no longer tenable for Speaker Trevor Mallard to stay in his job.Mallard has withdrawn trespass orders against five people who...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport Chief Executive says about 30 percent of stores are back open

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Airport is welcoming back international travellers, although most of its food and retail stores are yet to open.Vaccinated tourists can now c...

Mike's Minute: Polling trends show the public is sick of this government

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most important part of last night's poll is the fact it backs up the other two most recent numbers, thus confirming a trend.The tide is going out ...

Pollies: MPs Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell on latest poll, Hipkins admits Labour has work to do

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labour says the change in the Government's Covid strategy is reflected in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll.National has jumped 9.2 points to 40.5...

Aaron Falvey: Award-winning director and producer on the return of 3D films

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is a New Zealand-produced movie bringing back 3D films?James Cameron’s Avatar 2: The Way of Water, which is out this December, will bring back the 3...

Angela Dalton: Auckland Council member says government's emission reduction plan will fund $2 billion cycle network

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bold new cycling plan for Auckland.Transport planners want to nearly double the city's cycle network, make bike training compulsory in schools,  an...

Frances Valintine: Founder and CEO of Tech Futures Lab on whether we have tapped out our labour market

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many economists are tipping that unemployment will fall, some to a new record low, around the 3% mark.Suggestions are being raised that what it means ...

Christopher Luxon: National Leader says he believes the public sees National as better economic managers

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National says the cost of living crisis is highlighted in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll.National is up 9.2 points at 40.5 percent surpassing L...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University Law Professor says Winston Peters could bring legal action against parliamentary ban

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters' parliamentary ban is heading into murky waters.The Speaker of the House has trespassed Peters from Parliament for two years,  - along...

Lance Burdett: Former police negotiator says new Operation Cobalt could be seen as a challenge for gangs, questions reasons for publicity

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Police are launching a specialised gang taskforce to tackle growing lawlessness across the country.Our newsroom understands Operation Cobalt will star...

Mike's Minute: Are we growing tired of the climate alarmism?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I haven't tried the scientists' new tool to work out whether my house is going to be under water sooner than I think.I am still a little surprised, th...

Roy Billing: Kiwi acting royalty on his return NZ and the stage in Grand Horizons

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Very few would argue that Roy Billing isn't New Zealand acting royalty.Since the 1970s he has been a mainstay across television films - with credits i...

Seema Jaswal: BBC snooker presenter as Ronnie O'Sullivan wins record-tying 7th world snooker title

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ronnie O'Sullivan finally got to No. 7.Widely regarded as the most talented snooker player ever, O'Sullivan surely secured his status as the game's gr...

Max Rashbrooke: Victoria University researcher says there's enough big earners for a wealth tax to make a difference

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A wealth researcher says there's enough big earners for a wealth tax to make a difference.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out introducing such...

Roger Beaumont: NZ Bankers' Association chief on submission to the Ministry calling for a more fulsome review of CCCFA

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Not good enough’ is the summation of the Bankers’ Association when it comes to the Government's tweaks on the CCCFA.The Government put a band a...

Dr James Fingleton: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Medical Director wants urgent action on inequities in asthma care

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation wants urgent action on inequities in asthma care.The Foundation's latest report shows Māori are almost three ti...

Dr Tony Smith: St John Clinical Director on PPE causing complications while performing resuscitation leading to fewer people surviving cardi

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Complications in performing resuscitation while wearing Covid PPE,  is being blamed for fewer people surviving cardiac arrests.A two-percent decrease...

Ross Copland: Infrastructure Commission Chief Executive on report finding country needs about $31 billion annually to build our way out of o

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gaping hole in New Zealand's infrastructure may never be filled.A new report from the Infrastructure Commission has found we'd need about $31 bill...

Mike's Minute: Three Waters another attack on democracy

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I assume you didn’t miss the latest Three Waters announcement that was made on a Friday. It's an old trick, but this lot appear to love it.Trouble w...

Commentary Box: Warriors' second golden point, Australian Super Rugby fight back, Shane van Gisbergen

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk Dame Lisa Carrington vs Aimee Fisher, Australia’s Super Rugby fight back, the Warrior’s...

Catherine Stewart: Employment lawyer on how big of an issue watching porn in the workplace is

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, British MP Neil Parish was forced to resign after he was caught watching porn in the House of Commons.He explained that he was look...

Jason Hungerford: Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation director on calls to extend $390 million Apprenticeship Boost sch

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trade training is booming.But the question is what happens next given the Government's $390 million Apprenticeship Boost scheme expires in August.Empl...

Steve Price: Liberal Party bracing for RBA decision on interest rates amid new polls suggesting time is running out for Morrison

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Liberal Party is bracing for the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates this Tuesday as two new opinion polls suggest time is running out for...

Jono Campbell: Te Ora Hou Otautahi general manager says funding to address truancy rates will go a long way

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A youth aid agency says funding to address poor school attendance rates will go a long way.The Government has announced a $40 million package ahead of...

Dr Judy Lawrence: Victoria University climate expert says new rising sea level programme is a world first

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Important information for people living on our coastlines.New data from a programme comprising dozens of scientists called NZ SeaRise shows the sea le...

Richard Arnold: Nancy Pelosi makes unannounced trip to Kyiv, becoming highest-ranking US official to meet with Zelenskyy since the war began

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an unannounced trip to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday, becoming the most senior US official to meet with Pr...

Keir Giles: Chatham House senior expert says it's unclear what a Ukrainian "victory" would entail

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big question over how the war in Ukraine will finally end.US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pledging to help Ukraine "stand up to bullies", after pay...

Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister on New Zealand border reopening to international visitors for the first time in over two years

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After more than two long years, international tourists are once again allowed into New Zealand.From this morning visitors from around 60 visa-waiver c...

Paul Goldsmith: National justice spokesperson says all New Zealanders should have equal voting rights

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National says we shouldn't be changing our voting laws willy nilly. A controversial Rotorua District Council Bill has been put on pause, after a repo...

Mark the Week: The Government refuse to accept responsibility that being soft of crime gets you into this sort of mess

28 Apr 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. Ram Raids: 0/10 "The real fr...

Mike's Minute: We buy houses on emotion, not logic

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most common home loan these days is one that lasts for 30 years.Think about it, chances are it's longer than you have been alive, given many of th...

Shaun D'Mello: Vice President of Rocket Lab on attempt a mid-air capture of one of its Electron rockets

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rocket Lab will attempt a mid-air capture of one of its Electron rockets for the first time during its next mission tomorrow.As the first stage of the...

Mark Robinson: NZ Ruby CEO as rugby announces $5.5 million profits despite Covid-19 challenges

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby had its first profitable year since 2017, despite the challenges of Covid-19.The rugby governing body today announced a $5.5 million...

Jono Hendricks: Glen Innes School Principal says attendance was 90 percent before Covid but was 70 percent last term

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Covid is leaving a high level of truancy in its wake.Glen Innes School Principal Jono Hendricks says attendance at his school was 90 percent before Co...

Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience educator says there is a small group of people contributing to the rise in youth crime

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The growing underbelly of society is thought to be behind a rise in youth crime.Young people have been involved in a string of shopping mall break-ins...

Mike Hosking: I admire Grounded Kiwis, but what does their MIQ win really mean?

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I admire the Grounded Kiwis and I am thrilled for their win in the High Court.But, and it’s a big but, what effect will this have? I note the previo...