The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Half-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford.  It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took home $34 million in profit in the six months to March this year.  It's seen improved salmon sales, especially in the US and China.  Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking he's been there for just over a year and has been working to inc...

The US is sharing its low expectations of current Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, with both sides backing out of sending their leaders.  Russia's sending low-level official Vladimir Medinsky, Ukraine's decided to send its defence minister instead.  Donald Trump was preparing to go, only if Russian President Vladimir Putin was there.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking...

The week has come to an end once more, and Mike Hosking was joined by Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the new cheese produced by Fonterra, Mike's seemingly endless golf stories, and since today is Pink Shirt Day, they debate whether or not Mike is a bully. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 16th of May, yet another pre-Budget announcement – $275 million for the new Social Investment Agency headed up by Andrew Coster.   Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters laments the declining standards of Parliament and politicians.  Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk a new product from Fonterra, Mike's endless golf stories, and whe...

The America’s Cup is headed to Italy for the first time.   After a successful campaign in Barcelona in 2024, Emirates Team New Zealand will again defend the Auld Mug in European waters, with Naples to host the next edition, which will also include the return of the Youth and Women’s America’s Cups.  Exact dates for the regatta are still to be determined, however, the next edition will be...

Winston Peters says behaviour in Parliament has become degrading.  It comes after a recommendation three Te Pati Māori MPs be suspended for their haka in the house, and Minister Brooke van Velden said the c-word.  Yesterday he launched a broadside on X against the actions taken in Parliament, saying the House of Representatives has become a House of Chaos.  The Deputy Prime Minister...

The Social Investment Fund CEO says their new approach will help address New Zealand's social issues.  It's receiving $190 million in this year's budget, aiming to invest in social services early to prevent future harm and save costs.  The first three initiatives to benefit will be Autism New Zealand, Emerge Aotearoa —which works with young offenders— and an iwi wraparound service provid...

First, a small update on what I said yesterday on pay equity.  My gut says it won't damage the Government.  Don’t get me wrong – if I was the opposition I would be prosecuting this as hard as I could, the way they are, because they have a genuine issue and ongoing issue, at least until the Budget, that they quite rightly believe is there for the taking in terms of points, headlines, and...

A major milestone for one of our most iconic tourist attractions.  The Skyline Luge has surpassed 100 million rides across its eight tracks around the world – including the ones in Queenstown and Rotorua.  The company is also looking to continue their expansion around the world, with a brand new gondola and luge set to open in Swansea, Wales.   Director of Skyline Enterprises, Grant...

Ukraine and Russia are set for the first direct talks since the war began.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally attending the talks in the coming hours in Turkey.  The Kremlin's sending a delegation, and has confirmed it will not include Russian President Vladimir Putin, instead being led by Vladimir Medinsky.  Former Australian Major General Mick Ryan told Mike Ho...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 15th of May, Privileges Committee Chair Judith Collins is on to discuss the punishment suggested for the three Te Pati Māori MPs.  Will the meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in Turkey happen? Former Australian Major General Mick Ryan gives his thoughts on how it will go, if Putin will turn up, and how much of a role the US plays.&...

Auckland FC owner Bill Foley's revelling in his side's inaugural A-League football season success.  The Black Knights won the Premier's Plate for finishing top of the regular standings.  They begin their two-leg semi-final with Melbourne Victory away on Saturday, before the home fixture on May 24.  Foley told Mike Hosking the business model he's used at Bournemouth in the Premier Le...

Net migration is expected to stay low, with global affairs keeping many people where they are.   Stats NZ data shows there was a net migration gain of only 26 thousand in the year to March, down from more than 100 thousand the year before.  It says the fall is mainly due to fewer migrant couples arriving, with a slight increase in departures.   Massey University Sociologist Paul Spo...

The presidents of Russia and the US are both down as “maybes” for attending the peace talk with Ukraine, due to start later today.  Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally attending the talks in Turkey and the Kremlin's sending a delegation – it remains unclear whether it'll include Vladimir Putin.  Donald Trump says he might turn up if the circumstances are right.   Former Fore...

Doubts over the PSA's arguments on work from home policies.  The union's heading to the Employment Relations Authority after mediation didn't resolve differences with the Government on the issue.  The PSA claims a move to get more workers in the office will have a big impact on women.  Employment Law specialist Jennifer Mills told Mike Hosking she doubts the authority will side with...

Judith Collins calls for “civility” in Parliament after suspending three MPs and attacks on female MPs. Collins praised Act MP Brooke van Velden for standing up for herself after using the c-word. Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi face 21-day suspensions without pay. Parliament Privileges Committee chair Judith Collins is calling for “civility” in the House after th...

The newly elected pope's preparing to deliver his inaugural mass this Sunday.  A number of world leaders are expected to attend, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice President JD Vance.  Newstalk ZB's Jo McKenna is in Italy and told Mike Hosking Pope Leo has been very active in his first week of his papacy.  She says he's made a number of unscheduled visits...

Here is another example of the way the pay equity game is played by the media.  If you choose not to call a minister the c-word, you run a headline like this - "Ministers set to take big pay rises right after wiping 33 pay equity claims".  That’s the headline in Newsroom. It is dishonest in its inference.  It's emotive and it misrepresents what is happening. In that is the Governmen...

Sussan Ley has become the first woman to lead Australia's Liberal Party.    She's been deputy for three years and has been appointed leader in a tight ballot, edging out Treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor.   It comes after former leader Peter Dutton lost his seat in the recent election.   Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking Ley's switched on, as a qualified co...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is on after announcing the first Super Fund withdrawal will come years earlier than expected.  The Government is planning on investing $140 million into improving school attendance – Associate Education Minister David Seymour elaborates.   Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss Jev...

Netball officials are at the whim of the Commonwealth Games scheduling as they explore player eligibility options.  Pressure is mounting on the New Zealand governing body to allow overseas-based athletes to feature for the Silver Ferns.  The players' association has suggested moving the domestic tournament before or after the Australian competition, so their members can compete in both.&...

A planned $3 billion inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region.  Construction of the Milburn Quadrant, north of Milton, is expected to start within two years.  It comes as forecasts predict freight volumes from Central and South Otago are expected to grow 30-40% over the next decade.   Project Developer Mark Johnston told Mike Hosking the developmen...

The Government's conceded it'll likely miss its November target for 500 new police.  Under the National-NZ First coalition agreement, it aimed to reach the recruitment target within its first two years in office.  Police bosses say they've been facing challenges, with more trainees failing training and more people leaving the force.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking t...

Fears social media is exposing more young people to drug use.  The latest Drug Trends Survey reveals apps like Facebook and Snapchat are used to arrange sales, and drugs are also marketed on gaming apps.  It finds there's been an overall rise in the use of social media purchasing for all drug types, particularly cannabis and MDMA.   SHORE and Whariki Research Centre Professor Chris...

A significant funding boost for attendance services across the country.  The Government's investing $140 million into improving school attendance over the next four years, in Budget 2025.  It includes $123 million on a new attendance service, with more data monitoring than currently exists.  Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking a lot of the funding will go to...