National's justice spokesperson says new consent laws in other jurisdictions haven't materially changed conviction rates. 

The party's announced if re-elected, it'll ensure consent has to be actively given, meaning there must be a "yes" rather than the absence of a "no".

It says it brings us in line with jurisdictions like the UK and parts of Australia. 

National's Justice Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking that it won't fundamentally change the high test for a conviction. 

He says it sends a clear signal, society wants people to be very clear about consent. 

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National's justice spokesperson says new consent laws in other jurisdictions haven't materially changed conviction rates.&nbsp;
The party's announced if re-elected, it'll ensure consent has to be actively given, meaning there must be a "yes" rather than the absence of a "no".
It says it brings us in line with jurisdictions like the UK and parts of Australia.&nbsp;
National's Justice Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking that it won't fundamentally change the high test for a conviction.&nbsp;
He says it sends a clear signal, society wants people to be very clear about consent.&nbsp;
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Paul Goldsmith: National Justice Spokesperson calls for adjustments to consenting laws

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Greg Johnson is celebrating his birthday in style. 

After 45 years of performing, the Kiwi musician is celebrating 60 years with a "career-spanning" tour in late October and early November. 

The tour will feature all his classics as well as some new music from his album 'Some Night, Somewhere,' releasing in October. 

Johnson has released over a dozen albums over the years and has yet to run out of inspiration, telling Mike Hosking the music comes with a moment. 

"I've never been a writer that sits down and says, now I must write," he explained. 

"I just like, I've got a guitar in my hand now, so you know, you never know, I might just start writing something." 

"I'm not really an interventionist God-type person, as Nick Cave puts it, but there's something definitely spiritual about the way music comes and what it does to people."  

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Greg Johnson is celebrating his birthday in style.&nbsp;
After 45 years of performing, the Kiwi musician is celebrating 60 years with a "career-spanning" tour in late October and early November.&nbsp;
The tour will feature all his classics as well as some new music from his album 'Some Night, Somewhere,' releasing in October.&nbsp;
Johnson has released over a dozen albums over the years and has yet to run out of inspiration, telling Mike Hosking the music comes with a moment.&nbsp;
"I've never been a writer that sits down and says, now I must write," he explained.&nbsp;
"I just like, I've got a guitar in my hand now, so you know, you never know, I might just start writing something."&nbsp;
"I'm not really an interventionist God-type person, as Nick Cave puts it, but there's something definitely spiritual about the way music comes and what it does to people." &nbsp;
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Greg Johnson: Kiwi musician on his career-spanning 60th birthday tour, music making process

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of August, we explore whether the social media ban could actually be enforced successfully, and Erica Stanford answers whether she has the numbers. 

A new report on the India FTA says we're likely being conservative when it comes to how much it could lift exports. 

Kiwi musician Greg Johnson joins the show from LA to promote his 60th birthday tour, a new album, and give an exclusive performance of his new single.  

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of August, we explore whether <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/craig-young-technology-users-association-ceo-on-nationals-proposed-social-media-ban-and-potential-loopholes/">the social media ban</a> could actually be enforced successfully, and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/erica-stanford-education-minister-on-nationals-proposed-bill-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media/">Erica Stanford</a> answers whether she has the numbers.&nbsp;
A <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/felicity-roxburgh-international-business-forum-executive-director-on-research-showing-benefits-of-the-india-fta-may-be-better-than-expected/">new report on the India FTA</a> says we're likely being conservative when it comes to how much it could lift exports.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/greg-johnson-kiwi-musician-on-his-career-spanning-60th-birthday-tour-music-making-process/">Kiwi musician Greg Johnson</a> joins the show from LA to promote his 60th birthday tour, a new album, and give an exclusive performance of his new single. &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2026 

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The country's top restaurants have been crowned at this year's Cuisine Good Food Awards.  

Queenstown's Essence has taken restaurant of the year and is one of just six nationwide awarded the esteemed three hat rating.  

Auckland's Ahi, Cocoro, Tala, and Paris Butter, along with Hawke's Bay's Craggy Range were the other five, and Tala's founder and chef Henry Onesemo was named Chef of the Year.  

Cuisine Magazine Editor Kelli Brett told Mike Hosking it's an exciting time for hospitality, with the best yet to come. 

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The country's top restaurants have been crowned at this year's Cuisine Good Food Awards. &nbsp;
Queenstown's Essence has taken restaurant of the year and is one of just six nationwide awarded the esteemed three hat rating. &nbsp;
Auckland's Ahi, Cocoro, Tala, and Paris Butter, along with Hawke's Bay's Craggy Range were the other five, and Tala's founder and chef Henry Onesemo was named Chef of the Year. &nbsp;
Cuisine Magazine Editor Kelli Brett told Mike Hosking it's an exciting time for hospitality, with the best yet to come.&nbsp;
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Kelli Brett: Cuisine Magazine Editor on the hospo sector, winners of the Cuisine Good Food Awards for 2026

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Paul Goldsmith: National Justice Spokesperson calls for adjustments to consenting laws

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