Rob Hosking
Mediawatch Midweek 30 January 2019
Mediawatch's midweek catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about the warm weather news, Magic Talk up and running, the outing of MP Sarah Dowie, slow TV sparking late-night talkback… Audio
New Wellington Monopoly
The new Wellington monopoly has been released today, featuring landmarks like the Beehive, Lampton Quay and Te Papa but there's been outrage over the places that were ignored. The panellists weigh in… Audio
End of Year prank goes wrong
A Hamilton Boys' High student has been injured after a group of teenage girl rode through the school topless on motorbikes. The girls, from Waikato Dio, were taking part in an end-of-year prank that… Audio
Whitebaiters muddying the waters
Detergent and cooking oil has been used by whitebaiters to improve water clarity in Canterbury, shocking environment groups. The whitebaiters could face enforcement action for what could be very… Audio
Wicked under fire again
Wicked campervans, previously in the spotlight for its lewd and misogynistic messages, is now under fire again. On its website it compares the New Zealand government to crack addicts and Nazi's in a… Audio
Ethical shopping
A new study has found people prefer to take an "ignorance is bliss" attitude to shopping, not investigating whether their purchases are made ethically. Bargain's trump questionable manufacturing… Audio
Housing market cooling
The housing market is definitely cooling now, for the first time in six years QV statistics show Auckland house prices have fallen. While the slowing of the market has been indicated for a while this… Audio
Plan released for the Ports of Auckland
An ambitious plan has been released for the Ports of Auckland, featuring mock-ups of a new hotel, parking building and a wharf extension. The draft plan sets out a footprint for the next 30 years but… Audio
The Prime Minister's power ranking
Our new Prime Minister has just been ranked 13th on the list of the world's most influential women, alongside fellow global leaders Angela Merkel and Theresa May. The Forbes list notes Ms Ardern's… Audio
The Panel with Michele A'Court and Rob Hosking (Part 2)
A new study has found people prefer to take na "ignorance is bliss" attitude to shopping, not investigating whether their purchases are made ethically. Bargain's trump questionable manfacturing… Audio
The Panel with Michele A'Court and Rob Hosking (Part 1)
Our new Prime Minister has just been ranked 13th on the list of the world's most influential women, alongside fellow global leaders Angela Merkel and Theresa May. The Forbes list notes Ms Ardern's… Audio
Election 2017 coalition talks: Political analysis
The coalition talks to determine the next government continue on Monday morning and could continue well into the night. Yesterday, both the National and Labour parties met with Winston Peters in a bid… Audio
Election 2017 coalition talks: Political analysis
The coalition talks to determine the next government continue on Monday morning and could continue well into the night. Yesterday, both the National and Labour parties met with Winston Peters in a bid… Audio
Turning up the noise on an unlikely 'teal deal'
The leftfield idea of a National-Green coalition made many headlines this week, even though political reporters and pundits insisted it was never going to fly- referencing Rosa Parks and The Sex… Audio
Political panel: The final countdown
Political scientist and commentator Dr Bryce Edwards, NBR's political editor Rob Hosking, and RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson look at the permutations that come about after the final election… Audio
Election Analysis
With former Labour Party President Mike Williams, National Business Review's political editor Rob Hosking and associate professor of politics and international relations at The University of Auckland… Audio
Topsy turvy time in politics
Journalist Rob Hosking discusses re-writing this year's election campaign. Audio
Has Andrew Little committed harkari?
The Labour Party Leader Andrew Little has expressed doubts over his leadership.Is this honesty or stupidity? Audio
Smelling food can cause weight gain
Smelling food can cause weight gain - research in the US found. Audio