The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: Cricket's equity deal full of holes

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The part I like about the New Zealand Cricket deal for the women is that, in theory, it encourages people to play and hopefully chase a dream.It makes...

Prof. Cameron Grant: Study author finds a quarter of Kiwi kids aged four and a half have "suboptimal" development health

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new report suggests a quarter of New Zealand children aged four-and-a-half  have "suboptimal" development health.The Growing Up in New Zealand Stud...

Rhys Darby: Kiwi comedian celebrates 25 years of making us laugh

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of our biggest comedy exports is celebrating a significant milestone.Rhys Darby has been making us laugh for 25 years.And he's having quite the ye...

Steve Newall: Flicks editor on whether TV show intros are a thing of the past

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are suggestions it’s time we do away with TV show intros.We have some numbers around the ‘skip intro button’ - ever since Netflix introduc...

Chris Smith: Virologist says Covid-19 vaccines will need to be regularly updated to keep up

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A warning that we're in a constant game of catch-up, with new variants of Covid-19.New Zealand has once again surpassed 10-thousand cases a day.The ne...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales MD argues young Kiwis should invest in business rather than housing

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some are proposing an argument to be made for young New Zealanders looking to invest to avoid the housing market and get into their first business.Con...

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent says Boris Johnson has let it be known that he will not resign

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Johnson is digging in his heels.A delegation of Cabinet Ministers have been in to see the Prime Minister in the past hour or so, with many telli...

Sarah Balle: Supie founder says supermarket code of conduct won't make a big difference for a while

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers shouldn't expect to see savings at the checkout any time soon.Consultation is underway on a draft code between major grocery retailers and t...

Mike's Minute: Stadium fiasco another dismal failure in leadership

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a small example of why this country is the leaderless quagmire it currently finds itself in, look no further than the Christchurch City Council's h...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Visa delays, Nurses, Gib and Eeconomy

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mathew Simister: Holiday Inn Remarkables GM on their 'Very Important Kids' program during the July holidays

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One Queenstown hotel thinks the secret to getting more guests is to treat the kids like VIPs.The Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park are doing a '...

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa says Tasman tourism meeting about making sure leaders see NZ as place to invest

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The tourism bodies of New Zealand and Australia are collaborating for the first time today, as part of the Prime Minister's trip across the Tasman.The...

Doug Paulin: Sealord Chief as they ask office staff to work on the factory floor

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Covid is exacerbating labour shortages, with Sealord asking office staff to work the factory floor.The company has only recruited 150 of its usual 450...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President says officers need to mention how overworked they are to Hipkins

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Police Minister Chris Hipkins is setting off to meet frontline officers.He's visiting every police district after taking over the job from Poto Wi...

Rod Liddle: UK correspondent as two key UK Cabinet ministers quit Boris Johnson's government

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two of Britain's most senior Cabinet ministers have quit, a move that could spell the end of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership after months of...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist optimistic that the country can side-step stagflation

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Optimism that the country can side-step stagflation.The latest NZIER survey has business confidence at its weakest since March 2020, with 62 percent o...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says path to avoiding a hard economic landing continues to look tricky

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The path to avoiding a hard economic landing continues to look tricky.Business confidence has plummeted back to March 2020 levels in NZIER's latest su...

Ben Kelleher: MD of Personal Banking at ANZ on their new Good Energy home loan scheme

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An interest rate of 1 percent seems impossible right now, but ANZ is banking on it to get you to be more sustainable.The bank has launched their Good ...

Lisa McCune: Australian acting royalty on her new show featuring Bob Dylan's music

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa McCune made her name back in the late 1990s with her starring role in Blue Heelers - that led her to getting a slew of Logie awards.Since then, s...

Dave Luddy: Nick Kyrgios storms into Wimbledon quarterfinals defeating Brandon Nakashima

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Kyrgios matched his best ever result at Wimbledon and moved one step closer to a breakthrough grand slam semi-final with a five-set win against B...

Katie Ayers: NZ Dental Association on research dental decay most prevalent non-communicable childhood disease

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Urgent change is needed in our dental system so we don't continue to fail our kids.A new paper from the University of Otago says dental decay is the m...

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix data shows lending demand in June was lower for commercial and business sectors

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lack of consumer confidence is taking a bite out of demand for credit.Centrix data shows lending demand in June was lower for the commercial and bus...

Wendy Hewson: Recruitment expert says return of foreign workers isn't the golden ticket to fix the country's labour woes

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The return of foreign workers isn't the golden ticket to fix the country's labour woes.Work visa applications have officially opened - the final part ...

Dame Kerry Prendergast: Film Commission Chair says Avatar sequels have provided 20,000 jobs in past year

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Film Commission's talking up the benefits of multi-million dollar subsidies for the upcoming Avatar movies.Newstalk ZB has revealed the next four ...

Mike Hosking: The Warriors homecoming was glorious

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a difference a home ground makes, eh?The Warriors 300th win.They hadn’t held a side tryless for yonks.The crowd was there; that alone says a l...

Mike's Minute: Our reputation as a tourist destination is under threat

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We do, at least, have a tangible out of the Prime Minister's trip to Europe.But over the weekend she drifted back into that dangerous habit of saying ...

NRL: New Zealand Warriors celebrate return to Mt Smart stadium by dispatching Wests Tigers

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors 22Tigers 2Boy, the Warriors needed this.Not just the team, but the club, the staff, the sponsors and the fanbase.It was for just about everyo...

Tara Druce: Otago Conservation board member on potential new cycle trails in Otago

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for cycling enthusiasts.More conservation land has been opened up for potential new cycle trails in Otago.There is still an application proc...

Lara Greave: Politics Lecturer says govt needs to be more careful appointing people to roles relating to child welfare

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government may not be as rigorous as it should be, when it comes to appointing key advisors.Children's Minister Kelvin Davis has defended appointi...

Peter Beck: Rocket Lab Co-Founder says logistics of this evening's part of the mission make it high risk

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A giant leap forward for New Zealand's space industry.Rocket Lab's performing a final engine burn of its Lunar Photon spacecraft tonight, to set the C...

Greg Lowe: Australia NZ Leadership Forum Co-Chair says trade forum is to focus on how we can take on world markets together

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacinda Ardern is leading a trade delegation to Australia this week, where she'll meet again with Anthony Albanese.Australia New Zealand Leadership Fo...

Julie White: Hospitality NZ Chief says they are at a loss over comments from the new Immigration Minister

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitality New Zealand says it's at a loss over comments from the new Immigration Minister.Michael Wood has accepted some concerns the sector's raise...

Greg Pierce: Principals' Association President says they want wide-ranging changes facing schools to slow down

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Secondary principals are wanting wide-ranging changes facing schools to slow down.Auckland Secondary Schools Principals' Association President, Greg P...

Mark the Week: Between the lot of them, you wonder how anything gets done at all

30 Jun 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. DHBs Letter to MBIE over Staf...

Mike's Minute: Cost not the only barrier to participation in sport

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a group called "Affordable Sports for Greater Wellington".  That proves, apart from anything, there is clearly a group set up for everything...

Shaun Johnson: Warriors half ahead of their first home game in 1039 days

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a homecoming it will be for the Warriors this weekend.It's been 1039 days since the Warriors last played a home game, a streak they'll snap this ...

Ian Foster: All Blacks coach ahead of first test vs Ireland at Eden Park

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks selectors have picked two new caps for the first test against Ireland on Saturday, while going back to Scott Barrett in the six jersey ...

Michael Wood: Transport Minister pleased with the impact the Clean Car Discount scheme is making

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EV uptake is chugging along nicely.Registrations for EVs has increased by 56 percent on previous years, market share has jumped from three percent to ...

NZ launches new health system. A bowel cancer patient, a GP and an anaesthetist respond

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today New Zealand launches a new health system replacing 20 district health boards with a national body - Health NZ - in a bid to end postcode lottery...

Paul Conway: Economist says we have traditionally looked at houses for retirement, will have to change

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is warning housing may no longer be a one-way bet for increasing wealth.Its Chief Economist Paul Conway says changes to the tax syste...

New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After four years of often torturous negotiations, New Zealand and the European Union have agreed a free trade deal.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who ...

Mike's Minute: The pay rises are fine, until the economic reality comes

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At PWC in Britain, the pay rise coming is 9 percent. They employ about 20,000 locally. Some pay rises will be as high as 10 percent . The chairman say...

Paul Coll: Squash star on his return home, NZ Champs

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with one of sporting stars that deserves far more attention.Paul Coll topped the squash world rankings earlier this year and became t...

Bronwyn Kivel: Victoria University professor on grant to advance the development of a safer opioid alternative

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand researchers could provide the answer to the opioid epidemic.Victoria University has received a $1.2 million grant to advance the developme...

Andrew Little: Christchurch stabbing: Health Minister was briefed about staffing issues at mental health service

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns about understaffing at a mental health service that treated a 37-year-old man accused of killing a mother-of-four in Christchurch were escala...

Phil Goff: Auckland Mayor says City Rail Link hasn't derailed despite Auditor-General concerns

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's Mayor says the Central Rail Link project hasn't derailed,  despite concerns from the Auditor-General.A report from the Auditor-General's o...

Charles Finny: Former trade negotiator says what the EU is proposing in a FTA won't be good for meat and dairy sectors

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NATO's agreed to a fundamental shift to how it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The alliance has wrapped up a summit in Madrid, agreeing to se...

Craig Hudson: Managing director for Xero New Zealand on figures revealing business wages and jobs grew 5.3% in May

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have a couple of trends in the small business sector that are performing stronger than a couple of international heavyweights.Xero has released the...

Pollies: Police minister Chris Hipkins and National MP Mark Mitchell clash on police issues

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Police Minister Chris Hipkins has accused National MP Mark Mitchell of making comments that suggest diversity among police undermines confidence.Hipki...

Dr Peter Lineham: Professor of Religion on Australian census revealing Christianity is losing its lustre

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christianity is losing its lustre across the Tasman.The first numbers from the Australian 2021 census are out and it shows that for the first time, le...

Mike's Minute: Free speech is something we must protect, even if you don't like it

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For me, the more interesting aspect of our Roe v Wade reaction is the intolerance of so many in a country that would argue the opposite.We love free s...

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Rotorua councillor on emergency housing situation in the area

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since December the government has spent $1.2 billion on emergency housing, with a lot of it on housing people in motels around the country.There are c...

Leanne Geraghty: Sleep pods, help-yourself food - Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul in decades

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's Dreamliners are undergoing the airline's biggest cabin transformation in almost 20 years.The airline's new planes will be fitted wit...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald reporter says there's no guarantee PM will come home from Europe with a FTA with the EU

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's no guarantee Jacinda Ardern will come home from this week's visit to Europe with a free trade agreement with the EU.The Prime Minister is push...

Dr. Shane Reti: National Party Health spokesperson says Andrew Little failed to act on warnings from the sector

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health Minister Andrew Little is being accused of spending too much on reform, rather than access to healthcare.The country's 20 DHBs warned the Gover...

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy Chief says potential electricity shortages shouldn't worry people

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Contact Energy says potential electricity shortages shouldn't worry people.It follows concerns being averted both last night and last week, after warn...

Mike's Minute: Higher education can't just be given away

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part of the reason we started student loans is before that it was all funded by the taxpayer.So, like when anything is free, people just wandered off ...

Phil Tippett: Award-winning animator on his directorial debut Mad God

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Tippett is a Hollywood legend - he's an Oscar awarding-winning animator, visual artist and supervisor.He's known as the father of stop-motion ani...

Paula Southgate: Hamilton mayor on city performing better economically compared to other cities

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Look no further than the mighty Hamilton for how a city survives during a pandemic when it isn't locked down.A recently released 2021 economic report ...

Brad Mooar: All Blacks assistant coach on where to next after Covid strikes the team

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just as the excitement was building for the first All Blacks test of the year - Covid has struck.Ian Foster and his assistants John Plumtree and Scott...

David Seymour: ACT Party Leader says no one gets any undue influence over any New Zealand party for $15,000

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ACT says Labour's attempt to change the rules around political party donations will have the opposite effect.Justice Minister Kiri Allan's Electoral A...

Johnny Calley: Master Builders Association say it's the hardest it's ever been to build housing

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warnings from industry leaders that the housing crisis could deepen and property prices could spiral again, if new builds stall.The Master Builders As...

Kevin Short: Air Marshall says Ukraine and our western allies appreciate the professional support New Zealand is providing

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The head of the Defence Force says New Zealand's contribution to Ukraine is being appreciated.The Government is committing another $4.5 million toward...

Graeme Edgeler: Lawyer says New Zealand's threshold for anonymous donations is still higher than many countries

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An electoral law expert says New Zealand's threshold for anonymous donations is still higher than many countries.The Government has announced tighter ...

Mike's Minute: About time there was an investigation into the Mahuta contracts

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As if the Government didn’t have enough credibility issues, the inevitable Mahuta investigation has begun against the backdrop of the Prime Minister...

Kieran McAnulty: Wairarapa MP sets world record for longest live interview of all time

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An interview for the history books.Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty has taken over Tim Shadbolt's world record for the longest live interview of all time....

Commentary Box: State of Origin - Maroons torn to pieces in 'Blues rampage'

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 State of Origin series is going to a series decider in Brisbane.The Maroons are heading home for the series finale absolutely decimated after...

Christopher Luxon: National Party leader says there will be no revisiting of our abortion laws under a future National Govt

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National Leader Christopher Luxon is making his position on abortion crystal clear.In the wake of the removal of a constitutional right to an abortion...

Louisa Jones: First Union spokesperson on calls for fares free public transport in Auckland

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two unions are calling for "fares-free" public transport in Auckland.A report from First Union and the Public Service Association says it would help a...

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency COO says fentanyl findings are part of a much bigger picture involving organised crime

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A dangerous drug that kills tens of thousands of people in the U.S each year has reached our shores.Twelve people have been hospitalised after taking ...

Annie Linskey: Washington Post reporter says there is division in the US over how long anger surrounding Roe v Wade will last

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A division in the United States over how long the angst and anger surrounding the removal of the constitutional right to an abortion will last.Termina...

Mike's Minute: What's wrong with living in the real world?

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I understand the metaverse it will eventually be a place where you live that’s so real you may not know where you are, here or the metaverse.At t...

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Matariki, healthy habits

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mark the Week: Say you are right until you are not and never say sorry

22 Jun 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. MIQ: 2/10"The not appealing b...

Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building Chief Executive says plasterboard supply should be hitting the shelves in the next few months

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building says the plasterboard shortage should be sorted by October.Chief Executive Ross Taylor has spoken at an investor presentation about ...

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on Rugby Australia's comments around Super Rugby

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What were perceived to be hollow threats from Rugby Australia about leaving Super Rugby Pacific may end up being more than that.Rugby Australia chair ...

Chris Tennent-Brown: ASB Wealth Senior Economist says a weaker than expected New Zealand dollar augurs well for milk prices

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra's Farmgate Milk Price could surpass $10 this season, according to new ASB forecasts.If it comes to pass, it will be the first double-digit pa...

Thalia Kehoe Rowden: Human Rights Measures Initiative report finds marginalised groups are more likely to experience violations of their rig

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from the Human Rights Measurement Intiative has prompted the Chief Human Rights Commissioner to urge the Government to improve outcomes f...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island chief on setting up wholesale grocery service for rival retailers

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The second of the two major supermarket chains will set up a wholesale grocery service for rival retailers.It was one of the recommendations of the Co...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Gib taskforce, Tauranga by-election and MIQ

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking for Pollies. On the agenda was the newly-appointed plasterboard taskforce, results from the Taur...

Mike's Minute: FINA made the right call over trans athletes

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am trying to work out just where the FINA decision around trans athlete participation at elite level fits, as far as far-reaching decisions go.It wo...

Kieran McAnulty: Labour MP attempts to set a record with 26 hour interview

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you'd be able to be interviewed for more than 26 hours straight, even if you had the gift of the gab?That's exactly what Labour MP Kieran...

Cameron Grant-Fargie: Taranaki DHB aiming to get 80 percent of its staff vaccinated against the flu

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taranaki DHB is aiming to get 80 percent of its staff vaccinated against the flu.Ministry of Health data shows nationwide only around 54 percent of DH...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says supply chain issues could get worse as manufacturing sites reopen

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supply chains could continue to be an issue, even as the world's biggest port re-opens today.Shanghai has been operating at a severely reduced capacit...

Rick Herd: Plasterboard taskforce member says group will aim to educate construction sector on future options

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Several hopes for the Government's plasterboard taskforce.Building and Construction Minister Megan Woods has set up the group to troubleshoot supply s...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President says our gang problem isn't just a metropolitan one

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A nationwide expansion of tackling our gang problem is much needed.Police say Operation Cobalt is being expanded, after having some success in Aucklan...

Peter Boot: North Shore doctor opens up on burnout: 'Health system falling to bits'

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A North Shore doctor says he is waking up at 4am worried about his patients after working gruelling 12-hour shifts seeing up to 62 patients a day."I'm...

Mike's Minute: Let's make teaching an attractive profession again

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Performance pay in education is one of those things governments have given up on, those that thought the idea had merit anyway. They tended to be Nati...

Dan Carter: Former All Black on life in retirement and his new business ventures

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since his retirement from international rugby in 2015 and all rugby in 2021 – Dan Carter has kept himself busy with plenty of business ventures and ...

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis captain calls for players to step up and revive international rugby league

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the week before the Kiwis first international test in two years, there are calls for everyone to step up to revive the international side of the ga...

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity managing director on calls for Fletcher Building personnel reset

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could the Gib crisis claim some scalps at Fletcher Building?Shareholder Simplicity Living and the Shareholders Association are calling for the board c...

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on possible economic revival during the month of May this year

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are suggestions we may have seen an economic revival of sorts in the month of May.Despite rising costs, the latest BNZ - Business NZ Performance...

Sarah Balle: Supie Founder says CO2 shortage may lead to further supermarket stock issues

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A CO2 shortage is just another problem for food suppliers.Tegel is concerned about New Zealand's shortage of carbon dioxide gasBeer, fizzy drink, spar...

Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister says delegation will look to sign off on NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement with European leaders

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s trade agenda continues to build positive momentum.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is jetting off to Europe on Sunday and will return via...

Nikki Turner: National Immunisation Advisory Centre says flu vaccinations are about supporting the health sector

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disappointment over the numbers of health workers yet to get the flu vaccine.Health Ministry data shows only around 54 percent of DHB staff have recei...

Mike's Minute: Plenty of warning signs for the Govt from Tauranga

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I think we have broad agreement that by-elections are a story unto themselves. They are never good for the government of the day. And what happens in ...

Commentary Box: Max Verstappen holds off Carlos Sainz for sixth win at Formula One Canadian Grand Prix

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Max Verstappen has won a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix for his sixth victory of the Formula One season.Verstappen has further extended his championship ...

Peter Fitzsimons: Head of the Australian Republican Movement on likelihood of the country severing ties with Buckingham Palace

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia could be the first domino for a Commonwealth exodus.Buckingham Palace is reportedly concerned a number of countries will sever ties with the...

Kiri Allan: Newly-minted Justice Minister refutes the suggestion we're too soft on crime

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The newly-minted Justice Minister is refuting the suggestion we're too soft on crime.Kiri Allan was handed the portfolio after Kris Faafoi announced h...

Greg Harford: Retail NZ chief executive on the guidelines around commercialising Matariki

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another public holiday at the end of this week - the first year for Matariki.The calls have already gone out not to commercialise it.It's always an is...