The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Airbnb guests may soon be spared the cleaning chores that come with some stays.  The platform's updated its rules for hosts, saying any checkout tasks must be reasonable and shouldn't require significant time or effort.  That includes tasks typically done by a cleaner, such as washing dishes, stripping beds or taking out rubbish.  Airbnb Superhost Ambassador Julie Wilson told Mike H...

National and Labour are offering quite different solutions to persistently high inflation.  Headline inflation's eased back to 3.7%, but some economists say it could reach as high as 4.7% by the end of the year.  Labour's Barbara Edmonds says freezing the fuel tax would address the single biggest factor – surging fuel prices.   But National's Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking National...

Inflation appears to have become more embedded in the economy.  Latest Stats NZ figures show the annual inflation rate's eased to 3.7%, down from 4.1% three months ago.  The quarterly inflation rate's eased to 0.7%, but domestically-driven non-tradable inflation has risen due to the annual increase in council rates.  Business NZ Chief Economist John Pask told Mike Hosking price rise...

We now have a poll in all seven of the Māori seats, which gives us a chance to at least make some sort of observation.  It's more than fair to suggest these polls are even ropier than the major polls, which have been all over the place at the best of times.  They are smaller, have greater margins of error, and involve a group that at first blush doesn’t automatically represent the demogr...

Praise for Liam Lawson from one of Formula 1's most charismatic characters.  Guenther Steiner is a former Team Principal for Haas, as well as the Former Managing Director and Technical Operations Director for what became Red Bull Racing.  "When [Lawson] came in in the beginning ... he was very good straightaway, and then obviously he was moved to the big team, but, and then I wouldn't ev...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd of October, we preview today's inflation rate, which will likely be either good or okay news for the Government.  Labour leader Chris Hipkins goes through the debate fact check with Mike and discusses how the Māori seats will affect their prospects.  Former F1 team manager for Haas, Guenther Steiner is on his way to countr...

The sold-out sign is up for New Zealand's opening two T20 cricket matches against India in Christchurch, but that doesn't necessarily mean a home crowd given the local support for the visitors.  The sides last met in March's World Cup final at Ahmedabad, won by India.  Black Caps coach Rob Walter has outlined the series priorities for the five T20s, five ODIs, and two tests.  He tol...

There is a positive picture to be found within the Mood of the Boardroom, says EMA's Head of Advocacy and Strategy.  Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that the underlying numbers are becoming more visible, which is beginning to give the business sector "a bit more confidence in a longer-term recovery".  Manufacturing has been a quiet achiever while the residential construction sector is pi...

Italy's cracking down on violent protests, deploying 500 troops to Milan following widespread unrest.  The Government's also introduced a new offence for violent demonstrators, carrying up to five years in prison.  Protestors have looted shops, set fires, and attacked police over rising living costs and high rents.  Europe correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking protesters claim...

The Reserve Bank will be looking under the hood of inflation numbers today as it weighs up interest rate hikes.  Stats NZ is releasing its latest inflation data at 10.45 this morning.  The central bank forecasts the numbers would fall to 3.9%, down from 4.1% last quarter.  Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking if the Reserve Bank sees core inflation rising, they'll...

Chris Hipkins is standing firm that move-on orders criminalise homelessness.  The Bill allowing Police to move on beggars, rough sleepers, or people acting disorderly from a public place take effect this Sunday.  If they refuse or return within 24 hours of being moved on, they can be penalised with up to three months’ jail or a $2,000 fine.  Stuff's fact check of Tuesday's leaders d...

Surely it's only one more day before Chris Hipkins gets to, just maybe, put the gangs in the rear-view mirror.  In his new found assessment that handing millions to the Mongrel Mob when last in government was "a mistake", he reveals the real issue he faces this election campaign;  Time.  The gap between what he did and what he now promises to do is too short. That is roughly why mos...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of October, we discuss the record high number of arrests and charges for retail crime , plus we wrap the final leader's debate.  Speaker Gerry Brownlee talks rising threats on MPs following the attack on Helen Haines in Australia.  And on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk MP security and campaignin...

Today on Politics Wednesday, National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss the latest from the election campaign.   Plus, they discuss the rising number of threats towards MPs and the attack on an Australian politician.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A world-first facility opening in Christchurch could bring cutting-edge cancer treatment closer to home for Kiwi patients.  BioOra will manufacture CAR-T therapies at the central site, using patients' own genetically modified cells to fight cancer.  It could eventually treat 150 patients a year, reducing the need for overseas treatment, which can cost more than a million dollars.  C...

Our gaming sector is continuing to flourish, and one game developer believes there's no reason it can't keep growing with investment.  New Zealand First wants to lift funding for the Centre of Digital Excellence by 2028 and to improve the studio rebate.  That includes increasing the claimable amount from $3 million to $10 million.  RocketWerkz Games Chief Operating Officer Stephen K...

The Speaker of the House says there was no choice but to act as threats against MPs see a massive increase.  RNZ reports the Parliament Security Information, Risk and Advisory Service deployed 81 times after handling 216 requests for advice or support between September 28 and October 18.  Parliamentary Service says its security offering has grown and it's working closely with Police.&nbs...

The Police Association is highlighting that retail crime is falling amidst rising related charges.  Annual Ministry of Justice data to June shows record-high finalised charges for theft from a retail premises at over 21,000 – more than triple that of four years ago.   Convictions also reached nearly 18,000, also more than tripling over the same period.  Police Association President...

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's being described as incapable of delivering the Government's objectives.   An annual report shows 40% of MBIE's major capital projects failed to meet time, budget, or scope targets, including the $50 million Biometric Capability update.  Regulation Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking a line in the report says the ministry has disc...

Only good thing about Oriini Kaipara and her gang video, which spent the better part of the day front and centre, starting with us yesterday morning as we played you the cringe-inducing audio, to be followed by the rest of the media, was that Oriini is from the Māori Party, not the Greens.   If it had been Marama, it would have been well and truly over. Not that Marama wouldn't agree with her...

Crimson Education is continuing to expand.  Founded by Jamie Beaton, the company began as an elite university admissions consultancy, and has expanded into tutoring, schools, and is now moving into the charter school space.  They've also received backing from the board of Kip McGrath to take over the company, adding it to their network.  "What we're seeing is kids' math and English...

The Dairy Companies Association has laid out its priorities for the next government.  The five points include biosecurity, bipartisan infrastructure and energy, streamlined food regulation, and food and nutrition policy based on science and clear labelling.   It also calls for an ambitious trade agenda, saying 43% of global dairy consumption remains outside of our FTA coverage.   Ch...

Canterbury University students have built a robot that could smash both the human and robotic world records for solving a Rubik’s Cube.  Four engineering students spent about a year developing the robot that can solve a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube in under 10 seconds.  They’re now awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records.  Student Maz Cameron told Mike Hosking it took a full year of h...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of October, we look at Kainga Ora's savings with Chris Bishop and get a review of our Super Fund's performance .  Special Trade Envoy Nathan Guy discusses the benefits of our India FTA as it officially comes into force.  Crimson Education CEO and founder Jamie Beaton talks the future of his incredible company after acquirin...

Security and safety concerns are ramping up for politicians right across Australia.  MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in regional Victoria.  She was struck while loading her car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, north-east of Melbourne.  Our Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says violence has absolutely no place in...