There’s confidence All Black Sevu Reece was not given special treatment after charges against him ended in a discharge without conviction. 

The 27-year-old Crusader crashed a car into a garage door after being asked to leave the post-Christchurch Cup Day party last year. 

Reece initially pleaded not guilty before admitting a reduced charge of wilful damage yesterday. 

Rugby Players' Association chief executive Rob Nicol told Mike Hosking we have to trust the judicial system. 

He says anyone with a high profile is held to account when police are involved, as there's pressure on officers to get it right. 

Reece was granted a discharge without conviction in 2018 after he admitted a single charge of common assault following an incident involving his then-partner.  

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There’s confidence All Black Sevu Reece was not given special treatment after charges against him ended in a discharge without conviction.&nbsp;
The 27-year-old Crusader crashed a car into a garage door after being asked to leave the post-Christchurch Cup Day party last year.&nbsp;
Reece initially pleaded not guilty before admitting a reduced charge of wilful damage yesterday.&nbsp;
Rugby Players' Association chief executive Rob Nicol told Mike Hosking we have to trust the judicial system.&nbsp;
He says anyone with a high profile is held to account when police are involved, as there's pressure on officers to get it right.&nbsp;
Reece was granted a discharge without conviction in 2018 after he admitted a single charge of common assault following an incident involving his then-partner. &nbsp;
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Rob Nicol: Rugby Players' Association CEO on the discharge without conviction of Sevu Reece

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After a busy week, Friday has finally arrived which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. 

They discussed Dame Lynda Topp’s criticism of the Budget at last night’s Aotearoa Music Awards, Mike and Kate’s upcoming holiday, and Oura Rings.  

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After a busy week, Friday has finally arrived which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.&nbsp;
They discussed Dame Lynda Topp’s criticism of the Budget at last night’s Aotearoa Music Awards, Mike and Kate’s upcoming holiday, and Oura Rings. &nbsp;
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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Lynda Topp's Budget criticism, holidays, and Oura Rings

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This weekend will be a test to see if this is truly the Warriors’ year. 

Sydney is hosting the top of the table clash between the number two Warriors and the number one Penrith Panthers. 

The Panthers have won ten of the last eleven clashes against the Kiwi side, but they’re also backing up after State of Origin.  

Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking the Warriors need to get out there and show them what they’ve done this season. 

He says they’ve proven over the last five or six games that they’re a premier side in the competition, so they need to start performing like it and seal the deal.  

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This weekend will be a test to see if this is truly the Warriors’ year.&nbsp;
Sydney is hosting the top of the table clash between the number two Warriors and the number one Penrith Panthers.&nbsp;
The Panthers have won ten of the last eleven clashes against the Kiwi side, but they’re also backing up after State of Origin. &nbsp;
Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking the Warriors need to get out there and show them what they’ve done this season.&nbsp;
He says they’ve proven over the last five or six games that they’re a premier side in the competition, so they need to start performing like it and seal the deal. &nbsp;
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Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain previews the NRL clash between the Warriors and Panthers

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of May, we got the trades’ reaction to the Budget and an economist’s thoughts on what the books might look like in a couple years’ time. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Winston Peters both relay their wins from Budget Day. 

And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Mike's holiday, the Music Awards, and Oura Rings. 

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 Friday 29th of May, we got the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/alan-mcdonald-employers-and-manufacturers-association-head-of-advocacy-on-the-focus-on-trades-in-budget-2026/">trades’ reaction</a> to the Budget and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-budget-2026-return-to-surplus-coming-a-year-earlier-than-expected/">an economist’s thoughts</a> on what the books might look like in a couple years’ time.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-reaction-to-budget-2026-the-levy-on-banks/">Finance Minister Nicola Willis</a> and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/winston-peters-minister-for-rail-and-foreign-affairs-on-what-he-got-across-the-line-in-the-budget-the-situation-in-the-middle-east/">Winston Peters</a> both relay their wins from Budget Day.&nbsp;
And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Mike's holiday, the Music Awards, and Oura Rings.&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026 

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Rob Nicol: Rugby Players' Association CEO on the discharge without conviction of Sevu Reece

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