Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Australia's social media ban actually work?

So tomorrow's the big day, isn't it? And it is, I think, not an overstatement to say that the eyes of the world, well, at least politicians around the world, are going to be on Australia and whether the social media ban will actually work. And that is still a live question, isn't it? We're less th…

Jimmy Barnes: Australian Singer on 40 year of 'For The Working Class Man', upcoming tour

The Working Class Man is back.  Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his landmark album, For The Working Class Man, Jimmy Barnes is bringing his most famous songs to our shores early next year.  The most successful artist in Australian chart history has long loved New Zealand because we showed his…

Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of December, what will the RMA reform, set to be announced this afternoon, look like? And why are Chinese warships shadowing our Naval vessels?   Investor Malcolm Gillies has bought Wellington Rugby's 50%…

Christoph Schumacher: Massey University Professor of Innovation and Economics on the summer holiday period and productivity

The debate over out long summer break is heating up.  An op-ed from businessman Toss Grimley claims New Zealand’s extended shutdown hurts productivity, a stance backed up by Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges.  Bridges says there’s a real perception the country “shuts down until March”, …

Andrew Morrison: Wool Research Organisation Chair on the strong wool sector securing first export deal for wool particles

A significant milestone for the country's wool sector, with an export deal signed.  Wool Source has had its first commercial export order confirmed.  The Wool Research Organisation company's signed a deal with a Japanese company, for eight tonnes of Kiwi products.  Chair Andrew Morrison told Hea…

Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes new board chair on purchasing a 50% stake in the club

The new Hurricanes board chair is determined to turn around the books of the struggling Super Rugby franchise.  Developer Malcolm Gillies has acquired the 50% stake in the club, offloaded by the Wellington Rugby Union to balance its own books.  The franchise has collectively lost $4 million in th…

Jane Rogers: Auditor-General's Sector Manager for Schools on the audit of school board spending

Auditors are calling out schools for questionable spending on overseas trips and travel.  The Auditor-General’s latest report flagged concerns with more than 170 school boards last year, many involving how principals used coaching and wellbeing funds.  Around a third were tied to travel.  Sector…

Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the NZ Navy ship being shadowed by Chinese warships

A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters.   HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities last month to enforce the UN's sanctions against North Korea.    The Defence Force has confirmed the warships kept a safe distance throu…

Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the Government announcing changes to consenting in their RMA reform

Contractors want one thing from the Government’s RMA overhaul: a simpler system.  Ministers are today announcing significant changes to consenting as part of a shake-up to the Resource Management Act.  It's expected to cut the need for consents in 46% of cases that currently need them.  Civil Co…

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on high support for social media ban and Anika Wells travel drama

Australian Correspondent Steve Price joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about a recent poll showing 70% of Australian parents are in support of this weeks social media ban. But, only 35% are confident that the platforms will effectively block children. And, Sports Minister Anika Wells is in …