The Mike Hosking Breakfast

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of August, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks after police secured a couple of major wins over the gangs this week.   Winston Peters talks his members bill to disband Auckland Transport - and defends Shane Jones' comments about the judiciary.   Beauden Barrett previews the All Blacks v Springboks test at Ellis Park this weekend....

The All Blacks are embracing their Johannesburg welcome as they prepare to play at one of the toughest rugby venues on Sunday morning.   Several members of the playing squad and staff are on their first visit to South Africa.   New Zealand coach Scott Robertson played in the 46-40 test defeat at Ellis Park in 2000, but secured the 2017 Super title at the venue as Crusaders mentor.   Beauden Barret...

A sudden shift to road user charges may mean a fairer system for all drivers.   Fuel excise tax could be gone —and petrol cars hit with the charges from 2027— under the Government's Revenue Action Plan.   It's also exploring tolling for all new roads, including the Roads of National Significance.   AA Transport Policy Director Martin Glynn told Mike Hosking it amends a system which isn't as effici...

Winston Peters has found a strong ally in his bid to disestablish Auckland Transport.   The New Zealand First leader's proposed a bill to give the city's Council full control of the agency.   AT currently operates somewhat independency.   It already has the backing of Mayor Wayne Brown, who says anything putting control of Auckland’s transport back in Aucklanders' hands is a good thing.   Peters t...

Praise for Christchurch police after wide-scale arrests of Comanchero gang members.   Every patched member of the Christchurch chapter has been arrested as part of Operation Avon, with 21 arrests in total across Auckland and Christchurch.   Millions of dollars of illicit drugs were seized.   Police commissioner Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking they've invested a huge amount to counter the increase...

You can see how the rumblings around the future of Chris Hipkins as Labour Leader have started.   They have added to their problems this week with the social media post from David Parker wittering on about his tax dream. The old Capital Gains Tax, get all those rich bastards lined up and raid their pockets.   It's a sorry old state they find themselves in.   The power crisis is a nadir of sorts. T...

The Italian investigation into the deadly sinking of the 'unsinkable' Bayesian superyacht could drag on a while.   New Zealand-born captain James Cutfield is being investigated for possible manslaughter and negligent shipwreck charges.   He's being advised by two Italian lawyers, and has so far exercised his right to silence.   Italy correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the investigation cou...

It’s a new venture for Fonterra.   The dairy giant has announced a $75 million expansion to its Studholme factory in South Canterbury.   It will be a hub for high protein ingredients for sports nutrition and other medical products.   CEO Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking it's an opportunity for the company to expand its footprint in New Zealand, and in the competitive market.   LISTEN ABOVE   See om...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Darleen Tana saga has yet another chapter with legal action now underway. Mike gets all the details from University of Otago Law Professor, Andrew Geddis .   Education Minister Erica Stanford reacts to the low pass rates on NCEA's numeracy and literacy tests - and promises action to lift achievement.   Mike finds out...

While it was in Tokyo that Ellesse Andrews emerged onto the Olympic scene, it was in Paris that she established herself as the one to beat in world track cycling.   Silver in the team sprint, gold in the keirin and topped off with a gold in the individual sprint it was historic Games for the 24-year-old as she became the first woman to complete the sprint/keirin Olympic double.   Andrews’ three me...

Tuning into the public's stance on infrastructure could stand politicians in good stead.   Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's laid out his plans for the industry and announced a new National Infrastructure Agency.   He invites more debate across Parliament over long term planning to ensure a system that lasts.   Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine told Mike Hosking t...

There are further details on the Government's review of how Significant Natural Areas should be identified.   The scope's been decided and will look at how SNAs are assessed and the way land is managed.   A Bill was introduced in May that proposes to suspend requirements for councils to identify new SNAs and is expected to be in place by the end of the year.   Associate Environment Minister Andrew...

There are concerns the international visitor levy could be raised too high.   The Government's being warned $273 million dollars of visitor spending is on the line.   Consultation is open on whether the $35 fee should be raised to $50, $70 or $100.   Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking visa fees have recently gone up, and they don't want to see tourists being scared off...

The Education Minister says NCEA results are disappointing.   More than half of the 55 thousand teens who attempted the new NCEA prerequisite tests failed their numeracy assessment.   Reading had a pass rate of 59%, while 56% of the students passed writing.   The Government's aiming for 80% of Year eight students to be at or above curriculum level by 2030.   Education Minister Erica Stanford told...

A law expert doubts former Green MP Darleen Tana will be successful in their legal action against their former party.   They're trying to stop the Greens' meeting this weekend, where they intend to decide whether to invoke the Waka Jumping law.   Tana's challenge against the party will be heard in the High Court in Auckland this morning.   Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Mike Hos...

It was never five percent, it was always spit balling.   Paul Goldsmith as Treaty Negotiations Minister is in a meeting with the seafood people, who are not happy about their lack of input into the government's foreshore plan to revert a court ruling back to the original intent of the law as passed in 2011.   Goldsmith, it was reported, said customary title will drop to 5 percent. 1News fell over...

BNZ expects house prices to remain flat this year, then lift by seven percent over 2025.   They don't think declines in mortgage rates will cause an immediate jump in the housing market.   But they do expect it'll likely prevent a deeper correction.   Chief Economist Mike Jones told Mike Hosking that it’s a pretty average number when you take into account the price increases over the past few deca...

The Police Minister says the wheel of justice is turning too slowly following a major seizure of gang assets.   After a 10 year investigation and court process, the Head Hunters gang is being ordered to forfeit $15 million in properties and assets.   It's being marked as a major win for Police, but some are criticizing the length of time it's taken to happen.   Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking the...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of August, the calls are getting louder for a bipartisan agreement to allow long term oil and gas exploration. Mike speaks to a company who might well come back.   The government is pushing the heat on airlines with new reporting requirements - Transport Minister Simeon Brown explains all the details with Mike.   We get the inside...

An energy sector leader is slamming the opposition's plans to bring back the oil and gas exploration ban.   Labour suggests renewable energy options should take precedence.   Meanwhile, the Government's aiming to reverse the ban, with Resources Minister Shane Jones says natural gas is critical to keeping the lights on.   Echelon Resources Chief Executive Andrew Jeffries told Mike Hosking gas can p...

The Gallagher brothers aren't looking back in anger by announcing their UK rock band Oasis' first tour in over 15 years.   Fourteen concerts are planned for the UK and Ireland in July and August next year.   Oasis split in 2009 due to a feud between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.   The Times Executive Culture Editor, Jonathan Dean, told Mike Hosking the tour was all-but confirmed after Liam mad...

A psychologist is encouraging the public not to engage in online content like that recorded after a horror crash on Auckland's southern motorway.   Police are slamming the livestreaming of the crash that killed three people at Ramarama on Monday.   They say it was recorded before emergency services arrived and showed close-ups of the deceased in the van and injured laying on the road.   Clinical p...

Auckland Council says it was aware of dishonest behaviour from E-scooter company Beam before it was made public.   Australian media exposed the company for deploying too many scooters in some cities and manipulating its data.   The council's since accused the company of breaking its contract, and is referring the matter to the police.   Auckland Council Licensing Manager Mervyn Chetty told Mike Ho...

The spotlight's on the aviation sector, with a raft of changes on the way.   From next month, airports will face monthly performance reports and closer airfare monitoring.   Transport Minister Simeon Brown's also ordered a review of the Civil Aviation Authority's proposed hikes to determine if they're proportionate and justified.   He told Mike Hosking it's been tough for the aviation industry on...

The New Zealand Uber drivers have won their case in the Court of Appeal. It agrees with the Employment Court that Uber drivers should be employees, not contractors.   Other courts in other countries have broadly come down on the same lines.   But not in California. The other day, the court there agreed with the people. And the people had voted in a proposition that drivers should be contractors be...