The Mike Hosking Breakfast

There's scepticism around how Wellington City Council can support struggling businesses.   Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is looking at how the council can help Golden Mile businesses.   A number of sites in central Wellington have announced closures in recent weeks, many blaming transport changes, public sector cuts, and people working from home.   Guardians of the Golden Mile Spokesperson Barry Wi...

National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to dig into some of the biggest political stories of the week thus far.   Labour's Ōhāriu MP Greg O'Connor thinks Wellington’s Queens Wharf is a great place for a swim, would they risk it?   Also on the agenda was the Ministry of Education’s viral TikTok, and the ever-continuing problem that is our power supply as two...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of September, Winstone has shut its doors and power prices are to blame, they say. So what are the Government going to do?   The debate that will be seen around the world is on today between Trump and Harris. Former special assistant to George W. Bush, Scott Jennings shares his thoughts.   What is happening with the Ministry of Edu...

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be in the same room for the first time today.   The pair are going head-to-head in a widely anticipated debate, just under two months out from the election.   Several polls show there's only a few points either way in many states.   Former Special Adviser to George W Bush, Scott Jennings told Mike Hosking Harris will have pressure to explain how s...

A new mode of transport could see travellers moving above gridlock traffic.   Whoosh is a mix between an Uber and urban gondola, able to travel at 50 kilometres an hour on cables.   It's been quietly developed in Christchurch over the last five years and will be first rolled out in Queenstown next year.   CEO Chris Allington told Mike Hosking it's a cost-effective infrastructure, as installing cab...

There's doubts a social media ban would prevent youth from accessing the online platforms.   Australia is exploring a ban and has launched an authentication trial, but it's unknown how it will be enforced.   Our Prime Minister has expressed interest in the idea.   But Social media expert Katie Brown told Mike Hosking a ban wouldn't stop kids lying about their age, as generations have done before....

Shane Jones says "structural change" to the energy sector is definitely on the agenda following the closure of two central North Island mills.   Winstone Pulp has confirmed it’s closing its two mills near Ohakune, with 230 people set to lose their jobs.   Jones says the Government can't control factors like global commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and global shipping logistics.   But the R...

All eyes will be on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they come face to face for the first time this afternoon.   The first —and possibly only debate— will be broadcast out of Philadelphia, the biggest city in the battleground swing state of Pennsylvania.   US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the polls show there's only a few points either way in many states.   He says it will be a c...

The Princess of Wales has announced she's completed chemotherapy, calling it a relief.   In a personal video released by Kensington Palace, Catherine says her focus is on staying cancer free, and she has a long path ahead to full recovery.   She also says she'll undertake more public engagements in the coming months.   UK correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking the video has gone down well.   H...

There aren’t many people with their finger on the global pulse like CNN’s Richard Quest.   The host of ‘Quest Means Business’, Richard Quest consistently at the top of the game when it comes to analysing the global economy, international business and tourism.   New Zealand’s not the only country having issues in this sphere, and Quest joined Mike Hosking to give his insight into the seething geopo...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of September, the Government wants to ban gang patches in private homes, can it work? Or is it something that police won't have the resources to deal with?   The Prime Minister is back from South Korea and Malaysia and talks AUKUS, the health sector pushing back against the Government with race-based policies, and what we got out his...

There are calls for counselling services to be embedded across all primary schools as a pilot initiative shows clear gains.   An Education Review Office report reveals 8 in 10 students report better mental health after receiving support from the Counselling in Schools programme.   It also finds improvements to school attendance, behaviour and learning.   Otago-based Mirror Services director Deb Fr...

Christopher Luxon says his visit to Malaysia and South Korea last week was a success.   The Prime Minister says it was an important chance to build connections with investors, like South Korean pension funds.   He told Mike Hosking that in one of their five pension funds, who he spoke to, they have $2.5 billion dollars to invest.   Luxon says they'd love to invest it in a four-lane highway from Au...

The Justice Minister's defending a gang patch ban in people's homes, planned to be rolled out to repeat offenders.   A clause allowing courts to ban gang insignia in the homes of repeat offenders was added last month after submissions were made at the Select Committee stage.   The bill's expected to pass this month.   The law society says it's alarming it was introduced after the consultation proc...

The troubled Treaty Principles Bill would appear to have virtually zero chance of survival.   David Seymour says Cabinet discussed the Bill yesterday and made a few tweaks.   Former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson told Mike Hosking he thinks the bill will die a natural death.   Asked whether it's possible Seymour could persuade people, he simply responded, "get a life".   Prime Minist...

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the fanfare over Tasman Makos getting their mitts on the Ranfurly Shield, the AFL preliminary finals, the NFL getting back underway and the weekend’s Rugby Championship including the All Blacks’ 18-12 loss to the Springboks and Argentina thrashing Australia 67-27.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for this weeks’ presidential debate.   This will be the first time the pair have come face to face.   US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking a CNN Poll of Polls finds a tight race with no clear leader ahead of the televised showdown.   “In almost all of these places – Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, N...

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Last year was the first time in 20 years that there were fewer cafes than the year before.   If that isn't a reality check on the state of our economy, then nothing is.   Yes, we are starting to see some light. There is some confidence here and an interest rate cut there.   But the tail end, well I hope it’s the tail end, of what is likely three recessions in two years has taken a catastrophic chu...

School students are back in Tauranga for the annual AIMS Games.   More than 390 schools are set to take part, with nearly 13,000 athletes and 24,000 visitors expected.   AIMS Games Tournament Director Kelly Schischka told Mike Hosking it's a good boost for local businesses.   "Last year, estimated figures were just under 75,000 bed nights for the city over the course of the week, and $6.5 million...

Tough times have got even tougher for the All Blacks after Sunday’s 18-12 loss to the Springboks.   It's officially back-to-back losses to the Boks in the Rugby Championship, and also four South African defeats on the trot.   But the All Blacks can be hopeful of better times ahead – with the Wallabies up next, fresh off a 67-27 thrashing by Argentina.   Former All Black lock Ian Jones joined Mike...

A tax expert believes we need to have an honest discussion around key tax settings.   Labour leader Chris Hipkins has opened up a debate around tax – suggesting all options are back on the party's table looking to the 2026 campaign – as the population grows older.   Dentons Kensington Swan partner and tax expert Bruce Bernacchi told Mike Hosking this has been a political football for too long.   “...

Long Covid looks to be impacting more than just our health - but our wallets too.   New research suggests the illness is costing the country $2 billion a year in lost productivity - not including health costs.   The figure comes from analysis across the ditch suggesting it's likely costing Australia 0.5 percent of its GDP.   Auckland University health economist Paula Lorgelly told Mike Hosking it...

Police say a recent spate of homicides appear to be down to the usual issues of organised crime, gangs and family harm.   Since the start of August, Police have launched 11 homicide investigations.   One has since been deemed not a homicide and has been referred to the coroner.   Police Assistant Commissioner for Auckland and Northland Sam Hoyle told Mike Hosking it's very rare someone is murdered...

A bleak outlook for the meat export industry with jobs and plants likely to go from next year.   Affco is predicting the loss of hundreds of meat processing jobs due to the country's shrinking livestock numbers.   The industry's forecasting 1 million fewer lambs to be available for processing next season.   Federated Farmers meat and wool industry group chair Toby Williams told Mike Hosking there'...