Mike Hosking speaking to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Michael CraigAn Auckland man charged with threatening to kill veteran broadcaster Mike Hosking has been discharged without conviction, because of the impact a conviction would have on his employment. Hosking had made a suggestion to Jacinda Ardern that she improved her Covid-19 because: "you got caught with your pants down". In his call to Newstalk ZB, Tuugasala asked to speak with Hosking, but was refused. In an affidavit paraphrased by Judge Patel, Tuugasala said he was "exhausted, it was a stressful time".

Source: New Zealand Herald March 08, 2021 22:43 UTC