The Mike Hosking Breakfast

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 22nd of January, the latest inflation data is coming out today, so how will that shape us for 2025?  Marco Rubio's former chief of staff Matt Terrill gives his take on the first 24 hours of Donald Trump as well as Rubio being sworn in as the new Secretary of State.  Ginny Andersen flies solo on Politics Wednesday, discussing t...

Labour has eked ahead in the polls as the cost of living crisis bites.  The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has Labour overtaking National, the latter falling to 29.6%, against Labour's four percentage point jump, to 30.9%.  Ginny Andersen told Ryan Bridge that it’s an indication the economy is biting.  She says that New Zealanders aren’t really getting what they voted for, and t...

The dairy sector's upbeat heading into the new year.  Dairy prices are up 1.4% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, while Fonterra's still predicting farmgate milk prices to reach a record $10.50 midpoint this year.  New Zealand's milk production in 2024 was also the highest in five years.  Fonterra co-operative council chair, John Stevenson told Ryan Bridge it's looking really...

A new Cabinet's awaiting confirmation to drive home Donald Trump's vision for America.  Trump's four year presidential term has officially begun, and he's already signed scores of executive actions concerning immigration, diversity protections, and the environment.  The first of his Cabinet nominees, Marco Rubio has also been confirmed as Secretary of State.   Rubio's former chief o...

There are teacher shortages across a range of subjects in secondary school, as there generally are at the start of each year.   More than 400 principal and teaching roles are currently being advertised in the Education Gazette.   In 2024 there were almost 1600 vacancies, a similar number to recent comparable years.   Secondary Principals' Council Chair Kate Gainsford told Ryan Bridg...

Cautious optimism from economists ahead of the latest inflation numbers.  Stats NZ will deliver its latest inflation update on the year to December at 10.45 this morning.  Many economists expect it to be slightly down, but ANZ predicts it will remain unchanged and BNZ is forecasting a slight rise.  ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge we need to still be cautious as dom...

There's outrage over Donald Trump's decision to release convicted Capitol rioters from prison.   The new President has signed off a flurry of executive orders following his inauguration, many sparking national and global concern.  Trump's issued pardons and commutations to more than a thousand felons involved in the attacks to disrupt the transfer of power on January 6th, 2021.   US...

Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.  Behind the pomp and ceremony are lessons for politicians on the left here and around the world.  Labelling your opponent a racist, a nazi, an extremist, a homophobe, a sexist, anti-trans, a threat to democracy, a tyrant, and sexist won’t win you an election.  Biden, and then Harris, threw the kitchen s...

Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s iconic performers – dazzling audiences since the release of her first single in 1996.   She went on to reach international fame, as well as winning the most New Zealand Music Awards by an individual ever.   Runga is currently on the road as part of the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour, performing alongside Cold Chisel, Icehouse, and Everclear.  The fi...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21st of January, it's Inauguration Day for Trump and The Spectator’s Amber Duke joined out of Washington D.C. to give the latest.    The Prime Minister is back in the hot seat for his regular Tuesday interview and talks about how he wants to get this struggling economy of ours humming.  Kiwi singer Bic Runga is touring with...

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.  In his speech he said that "America's decline is over" and the "golden age of America begins right now".  He says America will not be intimidated, will not be broke, and will not fail in becoming a free, sovereign and independent nation, with a colour-blind and merit-based society.  The returning US Presiden...

New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a far higher rate than global leaders.  Otago University research shows 21% of piped water is being lost.  In comparison, the Netherlands loses 5% and Germany 6%.  The leaks are also wasting around $122 million each year.  Professor of Public Health Nick Wilson told Ryan Bridge that New Zealand has a network of very aging...

Job applications remain at historic highs, far outweighing the number of jobs being advertised.  SEEK's revealed job ads dropped 2% in December and are down 22% on 2023.  While the number of applications per ad also dropped 2%, they remain 32% higher than in 2023.   Country Manager Rob Clark told Ryan Bridge that since June they’ve seen job ads decline by just 1%, but certainly at t...

The Prime Minister says he wants Nicola Willis to drive economic growth across all ministries in her new role.  The Finance Minister has been given the Economic Growth portfolio, formerly known as Economic Development.  Willis will look over education, infrastructure, science and research, less regulation and stronger international connections within the role.  Christopher Luxon tol...

Company liquidations are at a 10 year high.   Data from the Companies Office shows there were 2,500 liquidations last year – the highest since 2014.   Company receiverships are also the highest they've been since 2012, at 186.   BWA Insolvency's principal Bryan Williams told Ryan Bridge he doesn't think it's as bad as the Global Financial Crisis.  He says how the geopolitical e...

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the Sail GP in Auckland over the weekend, Auckland FC's win against Melbourne, Daniel Hillier at the Dubai Classic and Novak Djokovic's tiff with an Australian Open reporter.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New hate speech laws have been strengthened in New South Wales after the latest antisemitic attack in Sydney.  How will these laws be implemented?  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have made unofficial campaign launches without a date announced for the election.  Australian Correspondent Steve Price joins the show to discuss the news happening acros...

Early indications suggest it has been a strong weekend for Auckland businesses following three major events.  More than 25,000 people attended the inaugural Auckland League of Sail GP.  What did the event do for Auckland city?  Tataki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joins the show to debrief on the weekend of sailing.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Simeon Brown is making his priorities clear as he prepares to take over as Health Minister. The portfolio has moved from Dr Shane Reti to Brown, moving Reti out of his fourth place in the National Party rankings.  Brown indicated the targets bought in by Reti show things are beginning to stabilise but said "we really need to focus on delivery."  He joins the show to discuss what he will...

Donald Trump has given TikTok the all-clear to continue operating in the US, despite a federal ban. The Chinese based-social media platform "went dark" yesterday and was removed from app stores, but says it's now restoring access following Trump's announcement. The incoming US President says he wants to do a deal to see it half-owned by a US company, to allay security concerns.  Reporter from...

Three hostages are returning home after a 15-month-long capture, as a ceasefire is bought to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The hostage-prisoner exchange is the first phase of the ceasefire, which is expected to last six weeks. Hope for a complete withdrawal rests in the success of the first phase, International Geopolitical Analyst Geoffrey Miller said.  He joins the show to discuss whether...

This summer has served up the busiest summer ever for some Kiwi bed and breakfast hosts.  Modern accommodation has taken off in recent years, with the likes of Airbnb promising ease and comfort to customers. But Bed and Breakfast Association President Ann-Marie Johnson says traditional is the way to go.  "It's an opportunity to meet real Kiwi's, learn more about our way of life and custo...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse as our GDP dropped badly and we are officially back in recession.  Liam Lawson has finally been officially given the seat that the F1 world knew was already his at Red Bull so commentator and former McLaren race team member Bob McMurray shares his thoughts. ...

Luxon's Government has reshuffled cabinet, including the economic growth development portfolio that saw Nicola Willis take over Melissa Lee's role.  EMA head of advocacy, finance and strategy joins the show to discuss what these changes mean for the Government.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he prepares for his inauguration, Donald Trump can't make up his mind on the ruling to ban Chinese app TikTok.  The soon-to-be President has said he will sign an executive order to stall the of the app after it was removed from Apple and Google stores.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold discusses what Trump will do when he is sworn in in less than 24 hours, and the bumpy start for the f...