The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Bill Gates is the latest big name in the tech sector to issue a warning about AI amid rising concerns. Gates says the technology needs to be regulated and warns that AI can't keep going unchecked and that existing 'kill switches' aren't enough. US correspondent Richard Arnold says Gates is calling for a better 'monitoring system' to stop AI from causing harm.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

One Nation is seeing another boost in the polls, with Pauline Hanson being named preferred Prime Minister among Queensland voters.  As the Albanese-led Government looks to introduce another round of interest rate hikes, Hanson is being backed by more voters in her home state.  Australian correspondent Steve Price says One Nation doesn't appear to be losing ground with voters, as Labour c...

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to review all the big sporting events of the weekend, including the AFL grand final and Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister says citizen's arrests are 'just an option', with the powers off to a flying start. Sweeping Crimes Act reforms passed last month, meaning anyone can use 'reasonable force' to detain a person committing an offence, like shoplifting. Retail NZ's revealed to Newstalk ZB there's been 90 reported citizen's arrests in the first 44 days. Paul Goldsmith says he understands not everyo...

There's uncertainty if the looming mid-term elections will influence Trump's handling of Iran.  The US President's rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days - saying Iran was losing badly. Tehran's Foreign Ministers says the only way to end the conflict is with a negotiated solution. Former US Ambassador in the Middle East, David Satterfield, says the economy...

There's a feeling Labour's leader is trying to ramp up the energy as election campaigning officially gets underway. Both major parties launched their campaigns in Auckland yesterday.  While National stuck with slick videos and multiple speeches at the flashy International Convention Centre, Labour opted for a high-energy performance at Manukau's Due Drop Events Centre.  Political comment...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of September, both the main parties have launched their election campaigns - so what can we expect? Will it be smooth or angsty? The PM is in after officially launching their election campaign to talk about how they'll get undecided voters across the line, council amalgamation and the PREFU tomorrow. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine...

The Prime Minister says people will be encouraged, by what comes out of tomorrow afternoon's 's Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update from Treasury. It will outline the medium-term fiscal outlook. It will also give the general public, and non-government parties like Labour, an idea of the state of the Government's books heading into the election. Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking things are in a goo...

A warning of both action and punishment from the Commerce Commission to those operating cartel like behaviour in public procurement. It estimates New Zealanders are being ripped off to the tune of 360-million dollars a year because of bid rigging.  Bid-rigging happens when there's an agreement among some, or all, the bidders about who should win a bid for contracts.  ComCom Chair John Sm...

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.    Tax deductibility: 8/10  Most likely the best thing Labour will do this campaign. It's either desperation or the realisation of common sense. Either way we are better off for it.    India: 8/10  Most likely the most impactful thing this Government...

Andrew Little had a good crack at the Government over council amalgamation.  He got interrupted by an alarm but made his point and his disappointment is well-founded.  My major criticism of this Government is they said a lot of stuff they simply didn’t deliver on.  Someone like Luxon would argue it's aspirational and it's better to fall short trying hard than not try at all.  L...

Donald Trump's welcoming Xi Jinping stateside as the US-China trade truce extends into next year.  The two Presidents are meeting face-to-face for a second time this year, with minimal gains for their Beijing summit in May.   But White House Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's already revealed some progress, with an agreement easing tariffs now expiring in January instead of November.&nbs...

Friday has come, which means it's time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.  This week, they took the phrase 'week in review' a little more literally, critiquing Mike's on air performance.   They also discussed school holidays, ageing, and clothes steamers.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of September, Chris Bishop is facing criticism for delaying the decision on council amalgamation until after the election, despite a tight deadline for proposals.  We speak to newish Fonterra CEO Richard Allen on the co-op's incredible result and if there's more where that came from.  And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson rip int...

Filling in for Isack Hadjar may have opened the door for Liam Lawson.  Lawson is back with the Racing Bulls for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Hadjar's been cleared to return from his wrist injury.  The Kiwi racer banked 14 championship points during his run in the Red Bull seat.  F1 journalist Chris Medland told Mike Hosking it gave Lawson the opportunity to show he could...

Rising incomes and a flattening rental market are becoming a relief for tenant's wallets.   Fresh data from Property Brokers has identified the share of income going towards rent has fallen from 44% to 40% in the year to June.  It also found the national weekly rent has stagnated, moving from $636 last year to $635 now.   Property Brokers General Manager of Property Management David...

Dietary supplement exporters are welcoming a possible change to outdated rules.   The Government's proposing to ease export and labelling rules, which the industry says could unlock an extra $500 million in exports each year.  It's being hailed as a gamechanger for an industry already worth $2.3 billion each year.  Natural Health Product Government Affairs Director Samantha Gray tol...

Fonterra's boss is extremely proud of the dairy co-op's latest results.  It delivered a $2.6 billion full-year profit, with total revenue hitting $27 billion.  It's confirmed a final Farmgate Milk Price payout for farmers of $9.69 – down from last year's record-high $10.16.  This year's total dividends come to 73 cents per share, including 16 cents paid out earlier from the sale of...

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says amalgamation plans have become a tougher picture than initially planned.  Some local mayors are frustrated with what they call a waste of time and money after being pressured to submit amalgamation proposals, under a tight deadline last month.  Cabinet's now said it won't make decisions on the proposals until next year after more analysis and develop...

So we've got rugby getting together for what they are calling a "critical summit".  They don’t make money, they haven't made money for years, and they're forecast to lose even more money in the future.  Three starters for ten are lined up:  1) Expand Super Rugby with two new teams.  2) Continue Super Rugby and NPC but merge Super Rugby into the unions.  3) Replace both wit...

Kiwi country musician Jenny Mitchell's success continues to grow.  In the last few years, she's moved to Australia, released an album, and has both awards and Australian Golden Guitar nominations under her belt.  She's also toured with Kasey Chambers and opened for the Lumineers, and is now set to release some brand new music.  Mitchell moved to Melbourne a year and a half ago, prom...

The business of sports betting and prediction markets is continuing to grow.  LeBron James is the latest major name to land a deal in the industry, signing a $15 million a year endorsement deal with Polymarket - nearly four times his NBA salary this season.   But the fast growth of the sector and ability to bet on anything is sparking some concerns.  American Institute for Boys and...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of September, is the LNG import terminal deal still going ahead? And have the Police and Health NZ figured out the right time target for mental health handovers?   The rise of sports betting and prediction markets on anything from politics to the next James Bond is booming – is some sort of regulation needed or is this just the...

Wine drinkers across the globe are continuing to reach for Kiwi made bottles.  Our wine exports reached over $2 billion, with export volume increasing to over 306 million litres, in the 12 months to June.  Overall sales have increased 8% and represent the industry’s second-highest June year total on record.  New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Anishka Jelicich told Mike Hosking...

The future of Super Rugby and the NPC are on the table today as New Zealand Rugby holds a critical summit.  The organisation needs to save $20 million a year, and options include merging teams or scrapping both competitions in favour of a new eight to ten team format.   Newstalk ZB's Lead Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking the issue for NZR is not revenue, as they're makin...