The Mike Hosking Breakfast

David Wills: Nurses Society director says $500 bonus per night shows how desperate DHBs are for staff

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Nurses Society says Auckland hospital staff are under an extreme burden - as Covid ravages staffing numbers. Nurses, midwives and other support s...

Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Director-General of Health says the health system is under incredible pressure

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitals are under increasing pressure from the Omicron outbreak. Another 24 Covid deaths were confirmed yesterday, including 16 previously unreport...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief says trans-Tasman flights made up 15-20% of their business pre-Covid

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's glad it will soon be able to welcome Australians and travellers from the rest of the world. Vaccinated Aussies can come here from A...

Lisette Reymer: Newshub correspondent warns not to believe Putin will give up or compromise

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is expanding its attacks on Ukraine. Russian forces have bombed a theatre in Mariupol, killed people queuing for food in Chernihiv, and shelle...

Richard Benton: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre director says South Island tourism fund won't help all businesses

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A $50 million fund for South Island tourism operators goes live today, but won't help all businesses. It comes ahead of the return of Australian tour...

David Liti: Weightlifter following first round of athletes named for Commonwealth Games

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the first group of athletes named for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.  Six lawn bowls para-athletes and seven weightlifters have been name...

Pollies: Bridges and Aussie arrivals

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to discuss the week's political news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Bridges: Former National leader keeping details of his next move close to his chest

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Bridges is keeping details about his next move close to his chest. The former National leader is quitting politics and will leave Parliament in...

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive on the vacant MP seat

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The door is ajar for a new, or returning, personality to hold the seat of Tauranga. National's Simon Bridges has announced he's quitting politics and...

Dr Mona Jeffreys: Victoria University epidemiologist says there are concerns long covid could become a widespread health issue

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns around a surge in people struggling with long covid.  The term is used to describe cases of people who have symptoms that continue...

Paul Anderson: NZ Ski chief executive says the industry is pleased with government announcement of Australian entry dates

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ski industry's overjoyed tourists will be able to return to this country sooner than expected. Newstalk ZB newsroom understands fully vaccinated ...

Victoriya Pashorina-Nichols: Ukrainian Kiwi says getting people safely out of the warzone is a top priority

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s hope enough has been done to help Ukrainian New Zealanders bring their relatives to safety. A special two-year visa is opening for grandpar...

Mike's Minute: 35 years on, Newstalk ZB is as strong as it's ever been

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday to us. Newstalk ZB is 35 today. It came out of the 1ZB, 2ZB etc network, a group of stations owned by the state, and a set of stations...

Mike's Minute: Petrol tax cut exposes Government's economic weakness

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has a two-fold problem messing with petrol. One, it sets a precedent. And a dangerous one, given you won't really notice it seeing as ...

Jamie McDell: Kiwi artist on her latest self-titled album

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with another one of our Kiwi artists who's still making waves.  We last caught up with Jamie McDell in 2018 - just after she made th...

Bruce Ford: Stewart Island Seniors’ Cottage Trust chair on low maintenance housing for pensioners on the island

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart Island is losing all it's pensioners.  A lot of the time on Stewart Island you're in a lifestyle block or a big family home, so when age catc...

Megan Woods: Energy Minister says the Government will keep a close eye on fuel price situation

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to keep a close eye on the fuel price situation after temporarily trimming the tax take. It's cut fuel excise duties and road u...

Sergey Radchenko: Johns Hopkins University international relations expert says China has a decision to make when it comes to Russia and Ukra

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China has a decision to make when it comes to Russia.  US officials say Russia has asked China for military assistance.  Johns Hopkins University in...

Nikki Turner: National Immunisation Advisory Centre Director on take-up of many non-Covid related vaccines being reduced lately

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fears of a new measles outbreak have health authorities ramping up calls for people to get vaccinated.   This includes Southern DHB that’s urg...

Dave Bodger: Gull New Zealand Manager says 25 cent a litre price cut on fuel is huge for the public

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fuel companies appear to be playing ball. Fuel excise duties and road user charges have been cut by 25 cents a litre each for three months. Pric...

Jake McLellan: Christchurch Central Ward councillor on proposed rates increase for land that is not used or developed

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your unruly property in central Christchurch could be about to be slapped with a huge new rates bill.  After a number of complaints about unsightly o...

Steve Price: Anthony Albanese level with Scott Morrison for first time since before Covid-19

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Anthony Albanese is on equal footing to become Australia’s next Prime Minister.Acco...

Commentary Box: Warriors, Super Rugby, Naomi Osaka

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk crowds, the Warriors' 28-16 loss to the Dragons, the weekend's Super Rugby, another horse r...

Jeff Angel: Boomerang Alliance Executive Director says new recycling scheme will work just as well here as it does in Australia

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's confidence from across the ditch in the Government's new recycling scheme.It's proposing a raft of changes to plastic recycling, including sta...

Richard Arnold: Tributes paid to US journalist shot dead by Russians in Ukraine

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning American journalist Brent Renaud was killed by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Irpin, police in Kyiv said in social media po...

Leon Stallard: Fruitgrowers Federation director is optimistic new border changes are a step in the right direction

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hoped new border rules are a sign of change for the fruit growing industry. Workers holding holiday visas can now fly into the country without...

Matthew Schmidt: University of New Haven Russia expert says there are signs Putin is arresting high-level officials in his security services

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The UK's defence ministry says Russian forces are about 25 kilometres from the centre of Ukraine's capital Kyiv.Attacks are continuing in a number of ...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist says removing tax from fuel and basic foods might not be the way to go

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An economist says removing tax from fuel and basic foods to combat rising costs might not be the way to go.The AA is warning petrol could hit $4 a ...

Jarrod Gilbert: Canterbury University gang expert says new gang members are younger people who are determined to make a reputation for thems

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A gang expert says several factors are contributing to the rise in violence on our streets.Police are investigating a serious assault by a convoy of g...

David Trewavas: Taupo District Mayor hopes other councils will follow their lead with scrapping vaccine passes

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taupo District Council is going against expert advice and scrapping vaccine passes.From this morning, people will no longer need proof of vaccination...

Wrapping the Week: Groceries, carrying cash, and the TVNZ/RNZ merger

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hosking was joined by Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby to wrap the week in news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike's Minute: Can we stay optimistic over Ukraine?

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This time last week I wrote about my optimism for Ukraine. We had seen the most astonishing global response to their plight. And for the first time in...

Mark the Week: People like to keep their own money

10 Mar 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.   Supermarkets: 8/10 "Big ...

David Clark: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says changes to lending rules were things that weren't anticipated to play out how they

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lending laws should protect vulnerable people - not unnecessarily hinder them.  Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act reforms were introduced at ...

Nathan Brown: Warriors coach ahead of NRL season

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors’ year officially kicks off tomorrow.  The Warriors play the Dragons at 7:30pm tomorrow night in round of the 2022 NRL season.  It's ...

Maddy Lister: Employment lawyer says the Ministry of Social Development's decision to start sacking unvaccinated staff is a risky move

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An employment lawyer says the Ministry of Social Development's decision to start sacking unvaccinated staff is a risky move. The ministry began sacki...

Christopher Luxon: National jumps past Labour in 1News-Kantar poll - Jacinda Ardern dips, Chris Luxon up in preferred prime minister race

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National has pulled ahead of Labour in the latest 1News-Kantar poll for the first time in more than two years, and could form a Government with Act if...

Neil Hauer: Journalist says this is not the first time Putin has attacked civilians

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concern is growing about escalating violence in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's concerned the Russians ...

Kris Faafoi: Broadcasting Minister says he wants a diverse media environment following RNZ/TVNZ merger announcement

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Broadcasting Minister wants a diverse media environment.  The TVNZ-RNZ merger is due to be open for business in July next year.   Kris Faafoi, ...

Kim Crossman: Former Shortland Street star on upcoming third season of her podcast, Pretty Depressed

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with one of our favourite acting exports.  Most will know Kim Crossman from her Shortland Street days - and she's gone on to be a m...

Nadia Lim: Chef and nutritionist on meal prep and how much nutrition is retained

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meal prepping has become fairly commonplace these days. A woman has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that she made 90 meals for her family of ...

Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber chief calls for all workers to be treated as critical and be tested every day before work

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Auckland Business Chamber says isolation rules for household contacts are a waste of human capital. From midnight Friday, Covid-19 cases and thei...

Mike Bennetts: Z Energy Chief Executive says petrol reaching $4 a litre is 'not impossible'

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are predictions petrol will hit $4 a litre, as the invasion of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia push up commodity prices across the board. ...

Alastair Espie: Employment law expert says employers may need to change their thinking around vaccine mandates

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Employers may need to reevaluate their thinking around vaccine mandates.  The Public Service Commission is advising government departments and agenci...

Nicola Willis: National's Housing spokesperson says Kāinga Ora 'no evictions' policy allows people to get away with not paying rent

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's being told to be stricter on its state housing tenants. When Labour came to power in 2017, Kāinga Ora households owed nearly $750,0...

Chris Hipkins: Covid-19 Response Minister one of the first to experience 7-day isolation as family member tests positive for Covid-19

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins will be among the first people affected by the latest shortening of Covid isolation periods. The Covid Response Minister is isolating a...

Pollies: Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Covid, Ukraine and cost of living

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Kevin Gilbert: Master baker at Gilbert's Fine Food on peanut butter chocolate hot cross buns

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some say it’s sacrilege to mess with some original recipes. You may remember last year we tackled the southern cheese roll getting deep fried - whi...

Tim Cadogan: Central Otago Mayor and Three Waters working group member says they have made significant improvements to the reform

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to consider proposed improvements to the Three Waters reform. An independent group of council and iwi representatives has recom...

Simon Rawson: Director of Corporate Campaigns at Shareaction on Unilever being forced to disclose more nutritional data on their products

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The little guy is using leverage on one of the largest public companies in the world.  UK company Unilever has agreed to publish more rigorous data o...

John Bonning: Australasian College for Emergency Medicine President says new working arrangements for health workers make sense

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thumbs up from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine to the new working arrangements for health staff with Covid.  After five days of isola...

Giles Barker: Bloomsberry Chocolate Company Creative Director says we've missed an opportunity for the supermarket industry

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A would-be supplier says we've missed an opportunity for the supermarket industry. The Commerce Commission concludes competition is not working well ...

Christine Rose: Movement Group Chair says there should be greater focus on investment in road safety and active transport

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclists are being encouraged to move into the middle of the road at roundabouts and take the lane, to try to stay safe and visible to motorists. It ...

Richard Quest: CNN correspondent says global sanctions on Russia will work

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tough sanctions imposed on Russia by countries around the globe are expected to have an impact.  Our Government is urgently passing a bill this week...

Stephen Jeffery: Central Otago Queenstown Trail Network Trust Chairman on Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations. More than 62,000 riders have used the track since it opened in May. During January ...

Nanaia Mahuta: Foreign Affairs Minister denies New Zealand's response to Russia's invasion was late

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Foreign Affairs Minister has denied New Zealand's response to Russia's invasion was late.  Last week, the Wall Street Journal identified New Zeal...

Cherie Taylor-Patel: President of the NZ Principal's Federation on concerns current Covid regulations could tip our education sector over th

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are fears our current Covid regulations could tip our education sector over the edge. With the current rules around isolating as a contact, esp...

Robert Patman: Otago University International relations professor says Putin is undermining the rule of law

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's important New Zealand's voice is heard amongst the global opposition to Russia's unprovoked invasion into Ukraine. The Government's unveiled a b...

Sarah Balle: Supie Online Supermarket Founder says she wants to see a major reset in Commerce Commission's sector report

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anxious wait for those with skin in the supermarket game. The Commerce Commission will release its final report into the sector this morning. Las...

Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner echoes National’s claims of a living cost crisis

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington’s City Missioner is echoing National’s claims of a living cost crisis.  Christopher Luxon has painted a picture of New Zealanders bein...

Commentary Box: Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, Super Rugby, Shane van Gisbergen

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk the back-to-back deaths of Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, the weekend's Super Rugby, Shane van ...

Steve Price: Australia to get new $10 billion submarine base

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new $10bn submarine base will be built on Australia’s east coast to support future nuclear-powered submarines.Prime Minister Scott Morrison will u...

Richard Arnold: Zelenskyy calls for no-fly zone and harsher sanctions on Russia in Zoom meeting with US lawmakers

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told US lawmakers Saturday his country urgently needs more assistance from the US, including the establishmen...

Peter FitzSimons: Australian columnist says Shane Warne was a wonderfully colourful character

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Investigations continue into the death of Shane Warne, as the cricketing world comes to terms with the news.Word broke of the 52-year-old's death on S...

Hamish Pinkham: Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director on cancelling festival after moving to Easter

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines music festival has been cancelled after the annual New Years' Eve event was moved to Easter weekend following Covid-19 dis...

Dr Eric Crampton and Robyn Walker: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist and Deloitte Tax Partner debate National's tax plans

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The debate over the National Party's tax plans is heating up.Leader Chris Luxon wants to reverse every tax increase the current Government has imposed...

Lisette Reymer: Newshub Europe correspondent says Putin's advances into Ukraine haven’t been as efficient as he thought

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is continuing its offensive on a number of Ukrainian cities.A second attempt to evacuate citizens from the city Mariupol has failed, with Ukrai...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City chief executive throws hat into ring for Auckland mayoral election

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s Auckland mayoral election is set to be fought over the future of transport.Business leader Viv Beck has confirmed she'll be standing in ...

Mark the Week: It achieved nothing, the mandates are still here

03 Mar 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 Global Reaction to Uk...

Mike Hosking: The world's reaction to the Ukraine invasion gives me hope

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of war, what an uplifting week it's been in terms of a world that, despite all its many worries, can still largely unite and offer hope. ...

Hayden Paddon: Kiwi driver starts NZ team to compete in WRC2

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hayden Paddon is back in the World Rally Championship.  At the end of the 2018 season Paddon lost his contract - he's since taken matters into his ow...

Amy Satterthwaite: White Ferns vice-captain ahead of Cricket World Cup opener vs. West Indies

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exciting times for cricket fans as just as the Black Caps summer ends, the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup begins.  It's day one of the cup and will be...

Louis Sharp: 14-year-old Christchurch teen signs with Carlin for the 2022 British Formula Four championship

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some exciting news in the motorsport world where New Zealand continues to punch above our weight.  14-year-old Christchurch teen Louis Sharp has sign...

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green MP says properties need to register compliance with the Healthy Home standards in the form of a Warrant of Fitness

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a push to ensure rental properties are up to scratch. Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick says it's time for properties to register whether they’...

David Carter: Former Speaker highly critical of how Trevor Mallard handled Parliament protest

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament Grounds remain closed, following this week's dramatic end to the three-week occupation. A number of reviews are now set to be carried out,...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says the West is bringing down an economic Iron Curtain against Russia

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vladimir Putin is standing his ground on his invasion on Ukraine amid ever-mounting economic pressure from the west. The Russian president has been a...

Matthew Hague: Lawyer warns time is ticking for the Government to end vaccine certificates

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lawyer warns time is ticking for the Government to end vaccine certificates. It comes after the High Court ruling a week ago, that the Police and D...

Phil Taylor: Forest Owners Association President on Government potentially excluding exotic plantings from the carbon credit system

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government may be excluding exotic plantings from the carbon credit system.  Forestry Minister Stuart Nash has released a discussion document whi...

Michael Schur: Famed comedy writer on his new book 'How to be Perfect'

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You probably don't know the name Michael Schur, but you'll definitely know his work.  He's an American comedy writer and was a key figure in writing ...

Craig Turner: Director of the Comfort Group on Sleepyhead Estate development being given the green light

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's only taken three and a half years, but the Sleepyhead Estate development at Ohinewai has finally been given the green light. The Environment Cou...

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis league player and life coach on Manu Vatuvei's sentencing

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The dramatic fall of rugby league great Manu Vatuvei ended in court yesterday.  Vatuvei was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for i...

Andrew Gaudin: Pharmacy Guild chief executive says it's up to retailers to set price point on RATs

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacists say they're not out to rip people off when it comes to Rapid Antigen Tests. A Consumer New Zealand survey found the price varies from $6....

Daniel Wordsworth: Word Vision spokesperson reports over 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have crossed the border into Romania

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainians continue to flee in the wake of Russia's invasion. The United Nations says more than 800,000 people have now fled the country. Word Visio...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner says response from staff at Parliament yesterday was world-leading

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says the way his officers dismantled the protest around Wellington yesterday was world-leading. “I’m incredibly...

Pollies: Protest, Ukraine and Covid testing

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Olivier Knox: Washington Post national political correspondent ahead of Biden's State of the Union address

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Biden delivers his all-important State of the Union address today.  It will be prime time in the states at 9pm, so 3pm our time this afternoon.  It'...

Gary Stead: Black Caps coach reviews the summer

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Kiwi summer of cricket is over - and it's fair to say this one won't be remembered fondly.  A test series loss to India, a drawn test series agai...

Terry Taylor: Institute of Medical Laboratory Science President says testing delays could have been avoided by more engagement with lab work

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health officials are being accused of not properly engaging with the lab workforce when it comes to testing capacity.  Dr Ashley Bloomfield has apolo...

Neil Hauer: Ukraine correspondent says Russian convoy is having major logistical issues

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A long Russian convoy continues to head towards the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. It comes as a strike on a television building in the capital has kille...

Chris Hipkins: Covid-19 Response Minister says he will get to the bottom of the testing debacle

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins is vowing to get to the bottom of the Covid-19 testing debacle.  It comes after Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield apologi...

Nick James and Jack Crossland: Newstalk ZB reporters at Parliament as Police move in

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The protesters at Parliament are being given a choice - leave by your own volition or leave by force. Police from around the country have descended o...

Keriana Brooking: Hawke's Bay DHB Chief Executive as DHBs try to stop health workers' strike

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospital, community and outpatient services could be postponed for 24 hours if a planned strike by Allied Health workers goes ahead. District Health ...

Sandy Mill: Kiwi studio voice on new music, solo career

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might not recognise the name Sandy Mill - but you've probably heard her voice in plenty of songs.  For years she was based in Europe and was a ba...

Sir John Kirwan: Mental heath advocate's new initiative aims to teach kids the basics of mental health

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sir John Kirwan's foundation has launched a new initiative to teach kids the basics of mental health. Mitey supports primary schools in delivering an...

Matthew Schmidt: Expert on Vladimir Putin says the leader faces the very real prospect of people revolting against him

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An expert on Vladimir Putin says the Russian leader is risking his political future with his ongoing attack on Ukraine. Switzerland has broken from i...

Graeme Swan: Motor Trade Association Sector Manager on figures showing 40 percent of vehicles failed WOF on first inspection

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shocking new figures reveal 40 percent of vehicles failed their warrant on first inspection last year. Motor Trade Association Sector Manager Graeme ...

Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister warns that tourism won't be fixed overnight and won't look like it did pre-Covid

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tourism Minister says he's working hard to rebuild brand New Zealand.  He says he should be able to make an announcement about the fate of overse...

Les Morgan: Sudima Hotels Chief Operating Officer says there will be no health overhang once MIQ comes to an end

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes the hotel industry can shake the MIQ stigma.  From Thursday, vaccinated New Zealanders in Australia will be able to return home without isolati...

Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister says free trade deal with the UK was no easy feat

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Damien O'Connor says securing a free trade deal with the UK was no easy feat.  The Trade Minister's signed the agreement in London with his British c...

Commentary Box: Scott McLaughlin, Black Caps vs South Africa, Russian sanctions

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk Scott McLaughlin, the Black Caps' clash with South Africa, sanctions on Russia from the spo...