The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Sam Uffindell: New Tauranga MP says he is introducing a member's bill to give police greater power to stop gang convoys
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tauranga's new MP is wasting no time getting down to business.Sam Uffindell has retained the Tauranga seat for National, after beating Labour's Jan Ti...
Cherie Taylor-Patel: President of NZ Principal's Federation on whether we should look at NSW's education reforms
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been asked as to whether we should we paying attention to NSW's education reforms.Premier Dominic Perrottet is looking to introduce per...
Greg Murphy: Picton crash: Seven killed in van were returning from funeral, Big Chill truck driver released from hospital, witnesses tell of
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Toyota Hiace mini-van carrying nine family members and travelling to Picton was ripped apart after colliding head-on with a refrigerated truck, leav...
Mike's Minute: Gloomy economic days are just beginning
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a case of looking too hard? How is it possible I see a recession and banks don't?The much-anticipated GDP number for the first quarter of the ye...
Mark the Week: Minus 0.2% is a mess
16 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. Job Ads: 9/10"Say whatever yo...
Jason Minkhorst: Fertiliser co-operative Ballance's sales manager on potential price rises energy and export costs
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers could be paying up to 25 percent more for fertiliser, as much as $365 per tonne.Fertiliser co-operative Ballance say due to global energy and ...
Scott Robertson: Crusaders coach on heading into the Super Rugby final as underdogs
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often the Crusaders go in as slight underdogs in a Super Rugby game - let alone a final.But that's the case this weekend as they take on the ...
Andrew Hore: Blues CEO ahead of Super Rugby final
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Super Rugby final time tomorrow night.The culmination of a four month season, ending with the classic rivalry renewed between the table topping B...
Bill Hodge: Former law professor says move to review country's judges is unusual
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's confusion among law experts over a move by the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Law Society to seek a review of the country's judges.It'...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says GDP drop is a sign of a difficult 2022
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister admits the drop in gross domestic product isn't good.GDP has dropped 0.2 percent for the March quarter, following a three percent...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts GDP growth to be between zero and one percent
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A gloomy outlook for our economic growth.GDP numbers will be released by Stats NZ this morning for the first quarter of the year.It's thought growth w...
Ed Sheeran: Chart-topping singer-songwriter announces more tour dates in NZ
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world's biggest artists has some news for Kiwi fans.Ever since he broke out in 2011 he's been a mainstay at the top of the charts around th...
Paul Button: Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager on their zipline being named in top ten bucket list activities by TripAdvisor
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to do one of the top ten bucket list activities in the world then look no further than your backdoor.Rotorua's Canopy Tours ziplining tour...
Jarrod Gilbert: Sociologist and gang expert on reported truce between Tribesmen and Killer Beez in Auckland
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have some of our gangs come to their senses and agreed to stop shooting each other.Police and gang sources say there is an agreed upon ceasefire betwe...
Barry Baker: Grant Thornton partner on report finding major gaps that would prevent NPOs meeting their purposes
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure on non-profit organisations is a mixture of being exposed over a lack of funding, and legislation making it too hard for the sector.It comes ...
Mike's Minute: Yet another Ministry of Health bungle, but we don't seem to care
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I miss the occasion of the national disgrace.The time when, normally, a report or a revelation exposed some hopelessly inept behaviour or some governm...
Robert Patman: International relations expert says the new Australian government is in a high state of activity
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nanaia Mahuta will meet with Australian counterpart Penny Wong for the first time today.The meeting will be the latest for Wong, as she shores up Aust...
Justin Watson: Christchurch airport officer on pre-departure Covid tests scrapped from Monday
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As of next Tuesday, people travelling to New Zealand will no longer need a negative pre-departure test.A Government source has confirmed the requireme...
Richard Arnold: US President Joe Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden confirmed Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with its leaders, a dramatic change in his stance on the...
Mike Hosking: Cycleways are an ideological mess
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is the ideological debate around cycleways.Whether or not they actually achieve anything. Whether they cut traffic. Whether it's real to expect ...
Pollies: Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell discuss gang activity, Police Minister's portfolio
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins wants to take a "big picture" approach to reducing gang activity.The new Police Minister has gone head-to-head with National's Police sp...
Mark Smith: ASB senior economist says inflation may go beyond expected 7 percent peak
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If the food prices are any indicator, inflation hasn't hit its peak yet.Yesterday, we got the news that food prices were up almost 7 percent on last y...
Michele Mouton: WRC Hall of Famer on return to Auckland in September
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most successful female motorsport drivers is in the country.Michele Mouton chairs the delegation responsible for safety in WRC rallies, so ...
Frances Eivers: Children's Commissioner says a Young People's Commission won't be as effective, decisions will need to be made by consensus
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concern children will be impacted the most by a new bill that would get rid of the Children's Commissioner's role.Government is pushing ahead despite ...
Chris Shaw: Marlborough pitches academy to train kids out of high school in a bid to fill labour shortages
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marlborough are trying to do their best to hopefully train the next generation of construction workers and engineers to fill our labour shortages.The ...
Megan Main: ACC chief executive says she is she's disappointed and sorry about the impact client info leak has had on people's trust in the
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ACC will make changes, hoping to win back the trust of New Zealanders.A review has found the agency's privacy policies are outdated, lacking and not w...
David McEwen: Stockfox founder says US inflation is going to remain high, that means the markets are going to remain low
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The bear comes before the storm.Bear markets, where stocks fall by at least 20 percent are rare, but often precede a recession.The NZX has gone down b...
Tim Dower: Out of 65 MPs, where's the inspiration?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a way, the big story and the big surprise out of the Cabinet reshuffle is what didn’t happen, even though it’s been screaming out for change.Na...
Barnaby Weir: Black Seeds frontman on their new album Love and Fire
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of this country's most successful bands is back.The Black Seeds formed way back in 1998 - and their albums have topped the kiwi charts over the ye...
Sam Cane: All Black captain after first squad naming of 2022
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks' first squad for 2022 and the Ireland series has been announced.There are six new potential caps, headlined by Blues Roger Tuivasa-Shec...
Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association, $35m investor to meet Fletcher Building chairman, CEO over Gib shortage
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Shareholders Association, and Fletcher Building investors with a $35 million stake, plan to meet the chief executive and chairman to discuss the G...
Greg Foran: Air NZ Chief Executive warns they're going to have to flight prices due to rising fuel costs and demand
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travellers planning to take to the skies may have to brace for a hit in the wallet.Air New Zealand is warning they're going to have to hike flight pri...
Jordan Heerspring: Cert NZ Incident Response Team manager on latest scam involving Kiwibank
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and Kiwibank customers are currently being targeted.The scammers have created a phony caller ID, so you...
Aaron Martin: Immigration lawyer says new Immigration Minister Michael Wood has an uphill battle ahead
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MPs have their work cut out for them in new portfolios.Kris Faafoi and Trevor Mallard are stepping away from politics, with other politicians steppi...
Chester Borrows: Former detective and National MP has concerns new Police Minister Hipkins may be spread across too many portfolios
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MPs have their work cut out for them in new portfolios.Kris Faafoi and Trevor Mallard are stepping away from politics, with other politicians stepping...
Tim Dower: Nothing radical in National's gang policy, but it's something
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a no-brainer really this weekend for National.And let’s be honest about it, there’s nothing especially radical, clever or even that new abo...
Commentary Box: New Zealand Warriors start strongly, end poorly in defeat to Cronulla Sharks
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharks 38Warriors 16The Warriors continue to go through the motions of a forgettable year.Like reruns of Friends, their season has gotten to a point w...
Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator says Prince Charles is not keen to have Andrew return to the spotlight
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Andrew wants to be back into the spotlight.He's expected to join other members of the royal family in a Garter Day service at Windsor Castle.Th...
Mark Lauchs: Queensland University of Technology professor says gang laws similar to what National is proposing have worked there
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Queensland gang expert says gang laws similar to what National is proposing have worked there.National wants to ban gang patches in public and on so...
Erica Stanford: Immigration spokesperson says we are currently 4,000 nurses short
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National says more overseas workers will fix the nursing shortage in the short term.However, migrant nurses currently have to work for two years befor...
Lisa Jones: Affordable Sports for Greater Wellington chair on Wellingtonians demanding a review into cost of playing sport
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than 300,000 Wellingtonians will converge on Council candidates, demanding a review to lower the cost of playing sport in the region.Five codes h...
Nick Leggett: Transport NZ Chief Executive says Government's right to examine supply chain issues, but it shouldn't intervene
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's being told to stick to being a regulator when it comes to freight.The Ministry of Transport has been consulting on New Zealand’s su...
Wattie Watson: Firefighters' Union National Secretary says volunteers and their employers are being too heavily relied on
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Professional Firefighters Union believes there's a staffing crisis in the sector.They start strike action today, calling for better pay and staffi...
Tim Dower: Is our truancy rate really as bad as the headline might make you think?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The headline says only 60 percent of children are going to school regularly, or put it another way, 40 percent of children aren't going to school regu...
Melanie Tavendale: Waitaki District deputy mayor on Oamaru public toilet that has become the butt of a joke on social media
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A sign on a public toilet in Oamaru has been doing the rounds on social media.The sign explains that the toilet is locked for the evening, and says so...
Chris Finlayson: Former Attorney-General says there is a possibility of suppression of evidence in Alan Hall case
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As bad as it gets.This from former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson on the Alan Hall case.Hall has had his conviction for the 1985 killing of Arthur E...
Jono Hendricks: Glen Innes School principal on 'Operation Attend' attempting to get more kids in the classroom
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has a new plan to tackle truancy.It's outlined a new attendance and engagement strategy, with 13 actions aimed at getting kids back int...
Paul Goldsmith: National's justice spokesperson says there is good reason to oppose electoral roll changes
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The National Party is planning to put the brakes on new Māori electoral law changes.The Government's proposing rules that would make it easier for Mā...
Daniel Pepperell: Wall and Ceiling Industries President says buying plasterboard from overseas doesn't necessarily mean it will be cheaper
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To build a house, we may have to look foreign.Gib plasterboard is still in very short supply, with reports of it being stockpiled and stolen.Builder S...
Sir Roger Douglas: Former Finance Minister says we need to put inflation in context of the next 30 or 40 years
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A suggestion the latest OECD report is disappointing and doesn't go far enough.The report says the Government needs to do more to assist in the inflat...
Rod Liddle: Netflix bosses dismayed with Harry and Meghan's failure to get photos with Royal Family at Platinum Jubilee
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix bosses are said to be dismayed with Harry and Meghan's failure to get photos with senior Royal Family members at the Platinum Jubilee.Harry's ...
Priscilla Presley: Elvis Presley's ex-wife on upcoming biopic, her memories
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis Presley’s legacy is one that continues to live on.The king of rock and roll took over the music world from the 1950s to the 70s before his unt...
Mark Robinson: Warriors owner on what needs to be done to turn the club around
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the departure of coach Nathan Brown, one question remains: Where to now for the Warriors?New coach, same players, same position on the table...
Tim McKinnel: Investigator says Alan Hall's 36 year wait for justice is extraordinary
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The man who led a campaign to prove Alan Hall was innocent says it's unacceptable it's taken so long to clear his name.The Supreme Court has quashed H...
Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert says there's no need to worry over worse than expected performance of the Super Fund
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A call for calm, over the worse than expected performance of the Super Fund.New Treasury figures show the Super Fund has underperformed forecasts, add...
James Shaw: Climate Change Minister says there is a wide range of opinion on which direction to take in emissions reduction
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The debate around how farmers best cut emissions is expected to get heated.A group made up of agricultural sector industry bodies and Māori have come...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Dairy NZ farmer-elected director says farmers are doing their best to reduce emissions
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers say they're ahead of the pack when it comes to cutting emissionsTheir alternative to the Emissions Trading Scheme recommends letting farmers c...
Mike's Minute: A premiership for the Warriors looks a long way off
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks very much Nathan Brown. We wish you well.Not one of the club's longer tenures. But the Brown era, if era isn't too grandiose a word to use, is ...
Pollies: MPs Michael Wood and Mark Mitchell on gangs, Three Waters and Tauranga by-election
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MPs Michael Wood and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Dr Peter Higgs: Curator of Ancient Greek exhibition at Auckland Museum on largest selection of classical world artefacts ever loaned by the
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An international exhibition about Ancient Greece opens this week at the Auckland Museum.The exhibition, titled Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and ...
Frank Endacott: Former Warriors coach on Nathan Brown's departure and where to next for the struggling club
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors circus played out the way many thought it would.Coach Nathan Brown is gone and Stacey Jones is the interim head coach for the remainder o...
Grant Duncan: Political commentator on Prime Ministers meeting with Anthony Albanese and what we can expect from it
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will travel Thursday to meet new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.This is nothing new; we often meet the new P...
Gary Holden: Lodestone Energy Director on plans to build five huge solar farms in the North Island
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest solar energy venture in New Zealand, is another step closer.Lodestar Energy wants to build five huge solar farms in the North Island.The...
Lance Burdett: Former Police negotiator says we don't need laws to tackle gangs, we need resources
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More boots on the ground could help tackle the surge in gang violence.National says we should take a look at Australian anti-bikie laws which target w...
Andrew Little: Health Minister as health reform Bill passes third reading in Parliament
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest health overhaul in a generation is just one step away from becoming law.The Bill which will see the 20 DHBs replaced by Health NZ, alongsi...
Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis captain as Nathan Brown opens up on Warriors exit and putting family first
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Brown and his family live by a golden rule: stick together. It saw them relocate several times in Brown's 20-year career as a rugby league head...
Mike's Minute: Scott Robertson is right, Christchurch deserves so much better
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have always loved Scott Robertson. He should have been, should be, the All Blacks Coach. I've loved watching him make the Crusaders one of the great...
Commentary Box: Nathan Brown, Black Ferns, stadium delays
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the coaching exploits the Warriors’ coaching situation, the Black Ferns’ victory ove...
Mark Lauchs: Australian justice associate professor on whether Australian anti-bikie laws could work in New Zealand
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-bikie laws in Australia are being eyed up to tackle increasing gang violence in Auckland.Opposition parties are looking further afield to places ...
Wayne Smith: New Black Ferns coach on beating Australia in his first game
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first game at the helm for Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith has kicked off to a good start.The team pulled off a gruelling win over Australia in the ...
Milair Ryalls: Southern DHB Recruitment manager says using TikTok to attract midwives has had four overseas inquiries
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok could be the Southern DHB's saving grace.The DHB has posted a video on the platform largely used by Gen Z-ers, showcasing the area in a bid to ...
Rod Liddle: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will remain in power after winning a no-confidence vote by his own Conservative Party.359 votes were cast. 211 voted in f...
Sean Sweeney: City Rail Link CEO says funding applications require a reasonable amount of information from small businesses
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The City Rail Link say they are working very hard to get money out the door.More than half of applications to the CRL Targeted Hardship Fund have been...
Des Gorman: Auckland University Emeritus Professor says the actual vaccine rate will be much less than 90 percent
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our vaccination rate isn't quite as high as it's being promoted.Stats NZ is reviewing Ministry of Health data which captured those who used the health...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent says it's very unclear whether Johnson can remain in power long-term
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson appears to be on the way out as British Prime Minister.The Conservative Leader has been facing a no-confidence vote, sparked by a growin...
Mike's Minute: The Queen is a brilliant symbol of dedication and loyalty
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love the Queen. She might be the greatest representative of most of our lifetimes in terms of dedication, consistency, and loyalty.She has, whether ...
Mark the Week: That’s what procrastination gets you
02 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. Her Majesty: 10/10"Some membe...
David Wilcock: Newtown businessman says cycleway is over-designed and doesn't take community needs into account
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's backing behind six Wellington businesses that have taken a direct route to court over a central city cycleway.The group's challenging the lawf...
Robert Hardman: Royal correspondent says the Queen is trying to conserve her energy for the main events
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen has made her first public appearance at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, but is having to pull out of other appearances due to ill health....
Nathan Wallis: Child development expert on study finding children attending schools near busy roads could be at a disadvantage
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Children attending schools near busy roads could be at a disadvantage.A study from the Barcelona Institute of Global Health, has looked at more than t...
Nigel Bowen: Timaru mayor says court action against Three Waters is taken on legal advice
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three district councils are determined not to give up the fight over Three Waters.As new three water legislation is introduced to Parliament - Timaru,...
Tim Myers: Manawatu Rugby chairman is confident Silver Lake deal will be good for the game
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelming support for the NZ Rugby and Silver Lake deal as the two year saga ends in success.New Zealand's 26 provincial rugby unions have voted 89...
Mike's Minute: Plenty of questions for Adrian Orr
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What I like about Don Brash entering the cost-of-living debate is he comes with knowledge, experience and he tells a different story to Adrian Orr.We ...
Christopher Melcher: Celebrity lawyer says he didn't expect the jury to rule in favour of both sides in Depp v Heard case
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise in the United States over the outcome of the high-profile defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.A jury has found Heard defamed...
Lyle Lovett: Country music legend on his new record 12th of June
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You could say it has been a while between drinks.Lyle Lovett and his large band have not produced a record since 2012. Fans are rejoicing to see the...
Rob Beaglehole: Dental Association spokesperson says we need to treat sugar the same as tobacco
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for a sugary drink tax in New Zealand.New research has found sugary drink taxes decrease sales by 15 per cent - without causing job losses or hi...
Sam Rubin: KTLA journalist says most analysts are suggesting the jury did not believe Amber Heard in defamation case
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Depp has won his high-profile defamation battle against ex-wife Amber Heard.A jury has found Heard defamed Depp by claiming she was abused befo...
Bernie Smith: Transitional housing provider says we've gone from a housing crisis to a catastrophe
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A transitional housing provider says we've gone from a housing crisis to a catastrophe.The amount of money set aside for transitional housing has near...
Jeff Lowe: General Practice NZ says Interim Health NZ's 3% funding increase should be at least 6.% to keep up with inflation
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
General practice leaders are dismayed with Interim Health New Zealand's three percent increase in funding.General Practice New Zealand Chairman Jeff L...
Brent Impey: Former New Zealand Rugby Chairman expects Silver Lake deal to go through with overwhelming support
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A former NZ Rugby Chairman is expecting the Silver Lake deal to go through with overwhelming support.It would see a share of its commercial rights sol...
Mike's Minute: Labour's attack ads show they're worried about the polls
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Government is in a spot.They have released an attack ad aimed at National.In it is a photo of Chris Luxon and line he used at a speech that...
Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods on Mitchell's meeting with Andrew Coster, the Pacific and Mahuta and the latest polls
31 May 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...
Roger Wyllie: Capitol Cinema co-owner on ID app trialled in UK aiming to stop kids sneaking into R rated movies
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing kids sneak into R rated movies is not a new phenomenon, but the UK are attempting to crack down on it.They're trialling an ID app called Yoti t...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist says outlook for residential construction is not looking too promising
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The outlook for residential construction is not looking too promising.It comes as the ANZ Business Outlook Survey has shown the situation is "rapidly ...
James Harrison: Former Gloriavale member says he finds it hard to believe Fervent Stedfast has genuine remorse, suspects political expedienc
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's remaining unclear what the resignation of two senior leaders in Gloriavale will mean for the community.The resignation of Fervent Stedfast and Fa...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says supply chains could continue to be an issue, even as Shanghai port re-opens
31 May 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...
John Bonning: College for Emergency Medicine immediate past president says there needs to be more investment for winter staff shortages and
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
High admission numbers to Christchurch Hospital have caused major surgeries to be deferred.It comes as the Canterbury DHB has more than 170 staff off ...
Jason Walls: Chief Political Reporter says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's efforts to convince President Joe Biden to rejoin the CPTPP appea
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern hasn't been able to change Joe Biden's mind about the CPTPP free trade agreement.The Prime Minister has met the US President at the Whi...
Mike's Minute: Will the supermarket regulations achieve anything?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As usual there's big, bold talk from the Government, this time on supermarkets.This is their response to the Commerce Commission report into the indus...
Mick Ryan: Former Australian Major General shares opinion Ukraine-Russia war
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of insight into wars and conflicts plaguing the world from one of the world's leading military brains.Major General Mick Ryan served in the Aust...