The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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...

John Kensington: Banking and Finance at KPMG on predicted 50 point OCR rise to 2.5pc

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's move today regarding the OCR seems to be a foregone conclusion.Anyone who's anyone in the finance world is predicting another 50 po...

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO hopes Te Kaha is a done deal and the council will get on with it

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's just one day left until Christchurch finds out if it will push ahead with its controversial stadium.The city council's confirmed it took some ...

Jane Kelsey: University law expert warns big moves by US in the Pacific may not win over nations from China

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A warning the big moves by the US in the Pacific, may not win over nations from China.America promises to treble aid to the region - amounting to $600...

Marie Dyhrberg: Criminal lawyer would like to see changes to the wording of the Crimes Act

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is announcing a suite of new measures today to help Police tackle gangs and intimidating behaviour.Criminal lawyer Marie Dyhrberg told ...

Rod Liddle: UK correspondent as Conservatives jostle in crowded, testy leadership race

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Candidates to replace Boris Johnson as Britain's prime minister scattered tax-cutting promises to their Conservative Party electorate on Monday, as pa...

John Lithgow: Acting legend on his new spy thriller The Old Man

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Lithgow is legend of the stage, television and big screen.He made his theatre debut back in the 1970s and has gone on to star in the likes of Thi...

Mike's Minute: Royal Commission into our Covid response would achieve nothing

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour's argument is you need the Royal Commission into Covid despite the fact it will cost tens of millions of dollars.It will cost tens of mi...

Terry Shubkin: Young enterprise scheme chief on amount of young people owning businesses growing

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are getting more and more young people into business.The amount of young people between 18 and 30 running their own business is growing in what we ...

Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on company wanting to expand SunGold growing area by 10,000 ha in each country

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwifruit growers have a big decision to make soon over the future of the most popular SunGgold fruit.Zespri want to expand their overseas planting ar...

Kerry Archer: Registered Master Builders Assn on concerns Master Builder guarantee is not a guarantee at all

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns have been raised that the Master Builder guarantee is not in fact a guarantee at all.A number of customers have made complaints to the Master...

Winston Peters: New Zealand and Australia must learn not to talk down to our Pacific neighbours

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters says New Zealand and Australia must learn not to talk down to our Pacific neighbours.Jacinda Ardern, Anthony Albanese and other Pacific...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent says Britain's Conservative leadership race could get ugly

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Britain's Conservative leadership race could get ugly.The 1922 Committee has set September 5 as the date the new Prime Minister will be announced, wit...

Andrew Little: Health Minister won't label system a crisis, concedes workforce is doing it tough

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Health Minister says he isn't ignoring the concerns of health staff.A letter sent to the Prime Minister from more than 900 doctors says the workfo...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent as Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden has defended his controversial visit to Saudi Arabia next week, saying the trip is critical to the security of the United State...

Scott Blanks: Director of the Classic Comedy Club on the rise of social media comedians

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are questions being asked as to whether social media given rise to a new pathway for potential comedians, or just given them false hope.In Austr...

Charges have been laid against people allegedly trying to defraud the Government's Covid-19 wage subsidy

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charges have been laid against people allegedly trying to defraud the Government's Covid-19 wage subsidy.The Ministry of Social Development has charge...

Mike's Minute: The fear is still out of control

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A reminder of just how close to the surface the carnage of our Covid response is.I am standing Friday in a retail outlet, when the owner comes to me a...

David Seymour and Nicola Willis: ACT party on their 100 Days Plan, National's response

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Promises have been made at the ACT party's annual conference over the weekend - but a challenge has also been laid down to the National party.Party le...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt as Djokovic beats Kyrgios for seventh Wimbledon title

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic waited. He waited for Nick Kyrgios to lose focus and lose his way. Waited to find the proper read on his foe's big serves. Waited until...

Vinny Munro: Former international rugby referee reviews All Blacks v Ireland

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are being raised as to whether rugby union is too policed.There are plenty of talking points coming out of the second All Blacks test agains...

Steven Joyce: Former Tertiary Education Minister says the amalgamation of polytechs hasn't worked in NZ

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former Tertiary Education Minister says the amalgamation of polytechs hasn't worked in New Zealand, just like it hasn't worked overseas.A memo from ...

Jennifer Mills: Employment specialist on responsibilities of employers around sick leave

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Covid numbers are going back up and the experts are warning of a second wave.Employers are being told to brace for another round of long periods o...

Mark the Week: Talk about looking for things to do

07 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. Boris Johnson” 2/10"The ver...

Mike's Minute: Low wages won't solve our labour crisis

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beware the wisdom of the academic.AUT's David Williamson is weighing into the labour shortage debate with the insight only an academic can give; if yo...

Mark Robinson: NZR CEO ahead of another sold out test between the All Blacks and Ireland

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a real buzz around the All Blacks after last weekend's thumping of Ireland.Tomorrow night's game is in Dunedin and there's only one new player...

Chris Wilkins: Theresa May's former strategist says Johnson's only legacy is Brexit

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Johnson replaced Theresa May as Prime Minister in 2019, after May was unable to get approval for a Brexit deal with Europe.May's former chief st...

Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb NZ chief on joint letter to Ministers asking for more time on environmental policy changes

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns the Government are rolling on through with environmental policy changes without any care that farmers are struggling to keep up.On June 9 we ...

Stephen Hoadley: Politics professor on whether we are seeing evidence of Western World vs China

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are suggestions we are starting to get a clear crystallisation of the Western World vs China.The US and Australia have recently had issues with ...

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent as Boris Johnson resigns - Reaction from around the world

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some reaction from the UK and around the world after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would step down immediately as Conservative Party le...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent as WNBA's Griner pleads guilty at her drug trial in Russia

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a cas...

Rod Liddle: UK Political Commentator lists potential successors for Boris Johnson

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A number of potential successors for Boris Johnson.The British Prime Minister is defying calls from several Cabinet Ministers to resign.He's sacked Le...