The Mike Hosking Breakfast

A debate in the UK has arisen about whether teenagers should be able to travel without parental supervision.   Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp is speaking out about feeling "sick" and "profoundly shocked", when social services contacted her about allowing her 15-year-old son to travel with a friend in Europe.   Officials says the safety of children is their "absolute priorit...

Alison Moyet rose to fame in the 80’s as one half of the synth-pop duo ‘Yazoo’, going solo just one year later as the duo disbanded.   Her career has spanned four decades, 9 studio albums, two of which went to number one on the charts, and 23 million albums sold.   She’s returning to New Zealand for the first time in eight years, bringing her upcoming album ‘Keys’ to Kiwi audiences.   Moyet told M...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of August, will the government's plan to tackle the energy crisis make a difference? Mike asks the Prime Minister for his thoughts.   We have more details on the next stage of the Royal Commission into our Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden explains what exactly will be looked at.   Mike has deep concerns...

French politics are still in a deadlock, with no permanent government in sight.   President Emmanuel Macron's been holding talks with both the leftist New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally.   National Rally leader Marine Le Pen says she'll block any potential left wing Prime Minister, despite the left securing more of the vote.   France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking...

There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs.   A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books of Massey University and Wellington's Victoria University are deemed high risk.   RNZ reports eight universities had forecast a combined deficit of $42 million.   Universities New Zealand Executive Director Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking the Governm...

The Prime Minister believes natural gas could be found if investors are encouraged to look for it.   Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation, reverse a ban on oil and gas exploration, and review the electricity market's performance.   Opposition to the proposal believes there isn't anything to be found.   But Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that investors have just been avoiding New Zealand becau...

Taranaki Port says it could be ready to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027, if Government passes new regulations.   Cabinet's agreed to end the ban stopping the imports in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills.   It will also speed up overturning a ban on oil and gas exploration, and will review the electricity market's performance.   The port's Chief Executive Simon Craddock told...

The Government's confirmed its terms of reference for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry.   Phase Two will cover matters of public interest like the use of vaccines and lockdowns.   It will assess whether a reasonable balance was struck between health goals and social disruption and the economic impact of decisions.   It's appointed Grant Illingworth KC chair, and Judy Kavanagh and Anthony H...

A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses.   The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors.   Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work.   Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of Kiwi enterprises are small businesses and ope...

The Government are hoping to quickly move ahead with its Fast Track Bill - despite facing some speed-bumps. Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, including switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel. I comes after 27-thousand public submissions were made on the bill. However, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking he's confident the public want...

Brits have been queuing up ahead of the opening of former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's pub. Hundreds of people queued for hours to be among the first customers at The Farmer's Dog in the Oxfordshire countryside. Holly James say told Mike Hosking her group camped outside the pub for nine hours, after driving from Leicester the night before. She says everyone in front of them in the queue we...

The warming climate's shifting our growing conditions - and lifting demand for tropical seedlings.   Plant nursery Far North Tropicals has seen demand increase four fold every year, since it formed three years ago.   Bananas, pawpaw and pineapples are among those being sent across the country - including to typically colder regions like Invercargill   Nursery founder Aaron McCloy told Mike Hosking...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26th of August, has the government backtracked on its fast track legislation? Mike speaks to AUT's John Tookey and puts that question to RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop. Could New Zealand become a hub to grow tropical fruit? Mike speaks to a grower who reckons pineapples and bananas could be our horticultural future. We get a review of J...

A harsher eligibility criteria and new obligations for emergency housing come into effect today.   Now anyone staying for longer than a week,  will have to make reasonable efforts to get other housing.   Those caught not meeting responsibilities could face a 13 week stand down.   Former welfare expert advisory group member Phil O'Reilly told Mike Hosking there's a delicate balance between people n...

A construction expert worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, to the Environment Select Committee. It includes switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel. AUT Construction Expert John Tookey told Mike Hosking he hopes...

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.     Banks: 6/10   Coming to the party. In Britain this week we have seen tangible life hit the housing market after one cut by the Bank of England. Could it happen here?     The Prime Minister: 7/10   For giving the councils a reality check. They stand out as almost the sole surv...

History's in the making in Chicago as the US gears up for its first Asian American and Black female presidential nominee.   Vice President Kamala Harris is hours out from formally accepting her nomination for the White House at the Democratic National Convention.    She'll also deliver a hotly anticipated pitch to voters.   US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking it’s been a spirited cam...

As we end the week can I proffer the idea that there is an intangible starting to bubble as a result of Adrian Orr's big move last week.   As far as I can work out every bank has dropped some of their interest rates again. In fact, some have done it multiple times.       They have done so, they say, because of the Reserve Bank and because of the wholesale rate.   They also said something about bei...

The Games are afoot!   More than 500 athletes from 35 countries are descending on Queenstown from today as the largest snow sports event in the southern hemisphere begins.   It’s day one of the 2024 Winter Games, and CEO Marty Toomey told Mike Hosking that the event is worth somewhere in the realm of six to ten million dollars, depending on where you start the count.   He said that many athletes c...

Auckland Airport is reporting an 87% increase in annual underlying profit as its post-Covid recovery continues.   International traffic is at 91% of pre-Covid levels, with seats on North American routes are up 48%, and visitors from there are up 40-%.   The airport now has 27 airlines flying non-stop between Auckland and 42 international destinations.   CEO Carrie Hurihanganui told Mike Hosking th...

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was.   They talked Mike’s ventures in wood and metalwork in school, the Repair Shop, and Tim regaled listeners with an expert piano performance.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on in earnest for Stacey Jones, with a date confirmed for his first fixture in charge of the Kiwis.   He'll begin his tenure against the Kangaroos in Christchurch on October 27 to open the Pacific Nations Cup - they'll take on Tonga the following week in Auckland.   The top two teams will contest a final in Sydney on November 10.   Jones told Mike Hosking that Australia will be sm...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 23rd of August, Sir John Kirwan offers up an explanation as to why Leon McDonald left the All Blacks.   Politics aside, the Democratic National Convention has been a huge spectacle and great for their base. And it looks like it's caused a tangible shift in the polls.   As part of Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby, Tim reg...

All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan says  Leon MacDonald’s coaching future  will have to be overseas after exiting as the All Blacks assistant coach yesterday.   In a shock move, New Zealand Rugby announced MacDonald was stepping down from the role under  All Blacks  head coach Scott Robertson five tests into the season, and just a week out from their Rugby Championship test against South Africa.   “...

Analysts question how long a spike in support for Kamala Harris will last.   Today marks the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and when Harris is expected to accept her party's Presidential nomination.   Meanwhile, US media reports independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr is planning to end his campaign this week and endorse Donald Trump.   Democratic pollster Mark Mellman told Mik...