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The debate around the Privileges Committee and their decision for the Māori Party MPs starts today.
It's set to be a long-winded and largely pointless exercise.
If you can be bothered, get a read on where each of the parties stand.
Why?
Because you will find that some parties don’t agree with the committee and think the so-called punishment is a bit hard.
The Prime Minister was asked about this yesterd...
Donald Trump says the Vatican's 'very interested' in hosting negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
The US President's held two separate phone calls today, one with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the other with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He says Ukraine and Russia will immediately start working towards a ceasefire, and more importantly, an end to war.
Europe Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike...
Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ returns for a second season.
Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of characters to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, pushing them to the brink over the course of a week.
Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett are among the cast, playing alongside Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Christine Baranski, Lucas England...
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of May, millions are being invested into rail and tax changes for foreign investors – where is the Government getting the funds from?
Parliament is voting today on the punishment for the three Te Pati Māori MPs.
White Lotus star Murray Bartlett and Schitt's Creek star Annie Murphy are on to talk their roles in the new season of Nicole Kidman's ‘Nine Perfe...
A continuing squeeze on natural-gas supply, with little hope for a quick solution.
Production fell 20% in the first quarter, compared on the year before, to 22.85 petajoules.
Industry spokespeople say available gas is depleting and exploration of new fields is banned.
Echelon Resources CEO Andrew Jefferies told Mike Hosking we're not going to get more gas without looking for it.
He says gas provides nearly...
Donald Trump says the tone and spirit of this morning's conversation with Russian's President Vladimir Putin were excellent.
This comes following a two-hour call between the two leaders, with Trump now saying Ukraine and Russia will immediately start working towards a ceasefire.
He's reportedly also wrapped up a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Kyiv-based Foreign Policy and Security Analyst Jimmy...
A former Speaker of the House has been worried Parliament's standards have been slipping over the past few years.
It comes as the Privileges Committee report on Te Pati Māori's behaviour during last year's Treaty Principles Bill vote, will be debated and voted on this afternoon.
It proposes a 21-day suspension for the party's leaders, and a seven-day suspension for MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
Former Speaker Sir ...
The Transport Minister says maintenance to keep the country's railways working is long overdue.
Chris Bishop, alongside Rail Minister Winston Peters, announced $461 million for the rail freight network, and an additional $143 million for Auckland and Wellington's metropolitan trains.
It's ahead of this week's Budget announcement.
Bishop told Mike Hosking more will be needed in the future to keep Auckland and Welli...
There's frustration over the Government's lack of pace in changes to encourage foreign investment.
It's set aside $65 million over four years to loosen the capitalisation rules for investors.
The change will allow foreign-owned companies to fund a bigger chunk of their investments in New Zealand through tax deductible debt.
Queen City Law managing director Marcus Beveridge says told Mike Hosking the Government's s...
OneRoof had a story over the weekend about an apartment in Auckland that is for sale for $17 million.
It was for sale for $16 million, so they have put the price up despite the fact it has been for sale for several years.
They are looking to the international market where $17 million is not a lot of money.
The article also featured information about a Knight Frank Wealth report that ranked the priorities of those with money and rea...
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The Prime Minister says his Government is calling out bureaucrats falling foul of the government's expecations.
It's good news for the manufacturing sector.
Business BNZ performance of manufacturing index shows an upward of 0.7 points.
JMI Wealth Spokesperson Andrew Kelleher says it's a strong indicator that recovery is underway for manufacturing.
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There are changes to the way New Zealanders are getting educated, with distance learning increasing.
Correspondence schooling has seen a 32 percent rise in enrolment since 2018.
Crimson Global Academy CEO Penelope Burton talks tells Mike Hosking social anxiety is a contributor, while others aren't finding in-person schooling challenging enough.
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The rural community of members bill is looking to adjust the rules around KiwiSaver so that it can be used to buy a farm.
The change would also allow defence force personnel to get access to a first home.
National MP for Rangitīkei Suze Redmayne talks to Mike Hosking about the proposed changes.
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US President Donald Trump is facing strong opposition from members of his own party, after they blocked the advancement of the President's budget bill.
Nicknamed the 'big beautiful bill' by Trump, the bill seeks to lock into place tax cuts which mostly benefit wealthy American's, while also calling for no taxes on tips.
To pay for the tax cuts the Government would need to cut medical aid, food for the poor and clean energy initiati...
Welcome back Tony Blair.
A new report he is a part of sees him joining the growing list who argue that Net Zero is doomed.
Net Zero will be doomed whether we do anything about it. No one is going to jail if they don’t reach Net Zero.
It's just that we can avoid a lot of needless damage along the way by recognising it early and bailing, so our economies can be put back on some sort of level footing.
Ironicall...
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