The Mike Hosking Breakfast

School attendance is consistently falling short of Ministry of Education benchmarks.   Attendance hasn't surpassed 85% since May 15 th , meanwhile Friday attendance hasn't exceeded 83% all year.   Only 15% of students last year reached the benchmark of being in class more than 90% of the time.   Canterbury's Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Mike Hosking that trade academies operati...

The far right has more seats in European Parliament, but the centre remains in control.   French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved parliament and called a snap election after a defeat to Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the EU elections.   Far right gains were also seen in Italy and Germany.   France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that all eyes are on France, a major player...

Another of America’s most prolific comedians, Chelsea Handler has had quite the extensive career.   She not only hosted her own late-night comedy show on E!, she’s also had a couple of Netflix shows, performed countless standup shows, hosted her own podcast, and written a number of books.   She’s bringing her comedy tour ‘ Little Big B****’ to New Zealand shores for a couple of days this coming Ju...

The New Zealand China Council says the trade relationship between the two countries still has huge potential.   Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive to meet the Prime Minister in Wellington this week.   Two-way trade between the countries was worth nearly $38 billion last year.   Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Mike Hosking that trading opportunities will continue to grow.   He says despi...

The Prime Minister says he wants to ensure there's trust and confidence in public institutions.   Christopher Luxon's announced the Public Service Commission will investigate allegations of data misuse by Te Pāti Māori at Manurewa Marae.   The Privacy Commissioner, Electoral Commission, Police, and Stats NZ are already investigating.   Luxon told Mike Hosking that it's about having an all of Gover...

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has been awarded the highest honour – the Companion of the Order of Australia this Australian King’s Birthday.   Andrews has been recognised for his service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, public health, policy and regulatory reform, and infrastructure development.   Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “There will be a lot of angr...

The Warriors may play their 2025 NRL season-opener at Las Vegas, as the NRL courts US sports fans.   The Manly Sea Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos - opened the current season at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, in March, the first of a five-year commitment.   Warrior CEO Cameron George told Mike Hosking “There’s a big chance, but we’re not confirmed.”   George sai...

Act party leader David Seymour believes that Act can get at least 15 percent of the vote in the next general election.   Seymour set the target while speaking at their annual rally in Auckland.   David Seymour told Mike Hosking “You’ve got to find a balance of being a constructive partner – but also show you can make a real difference.”   Seymour said “We have a government that’s slashing red tape...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 10th of June, it was signalled but the Government is finally reserving the ban on oil and gas exploration. Resource Minister Shane Jones is on the show.   In a move that came out of left-field, Emmanuel Macron called a snap election of the national assembly after unfavourable EU election exit polls.   Guy Heveldt and Andrew Saville cov...

Shall we open the week with a prediction?   This is the week the Government will call an inquiry into the accusations around the Māori Party, the marae and the use of Covid and census information.   The trouble is if the Government doesn’t call an inquiry, too many questions start to get asked around transparency and trust.   The allegations are too specific. They are not hearsay from people who h...

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election after his party suffered a heavy defeat in elections for the European Parliament.   Exit polls put Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party well ahead of Macron’s pro-European centrists.   France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking “The reason this came so out of nowhere – is that it’s not meant to be about local politic...

The government decided to cut back on emergency housing motels in Rotorua.   While contracts for seven motels are being extended until the end of next year - there's hope three could be dropped before then, as residents are prioritised for new Kāinga Ora homes.   Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell told Mike Hosking the current government was very clear in their election campaign that they needed to addre...

A report from Auckland Council’s boarding house inspectors shows out of 44 properties suspected to be breaking the law, 40 were “operating unauthorised transient accommodation or boarding houses”.   Many had issues with fire safety, gang-affiliated guests and owners questioning council authority.   Professor of Construction at AUT, John Tookey, told Mike Hosking there’s been a selection of 44 – mo...

Key Israeli Cabinet member Benny Gantz has announced he's withdrawing from Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government.   Gantz has said he will also withdraw from the National Unity party he chairs.   US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking “He was demanding some plan on ending the war.”   Arnold said “His departure will not instantly collapse the Netanyahu coalition – but most of the rem...

The government will look at ways to set up long-term security for investors, when it reverses an oil and gas ban.   Critics say this will be detrimental to the environment.   Resources Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking “No one is going to make a long-term capital commitment to New Zealand in the face of short-term commitments.”   Jones said “Potential investors are concerned there will not be...

America’s employers added 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April - despite persistently high interest rates.   Devon Funds Management Head of Retail, Greg Smith, told Mike Hosking “Despite all this, the unemployment rate has ticked up to 4 percent.”   Smith said “We’re seeing plenty of new jobs, but some of the old ones are going – I suppose some industries are cutting back as the economy so...

The Court of Appeal begins a second appeal into the Scott Watson murder case, today.   Friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were last seen getting off a water taxi onto a yacht in the Marlborough Sounds on New Year's Eve more than 26 years ago.   Watson was convicted of double-murder in 1999 following a three-month jury trial in the High Court in Wellington.   It's accepted the pair met their deaths...

What a weekend in sport! The Warriors beat the cowboys 42-12, Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in five sets to win the French Open – plus, Afghanistan beat New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Guyana.   Newstalk ZB sports anchor Andrew Alderson told Mike Hosking “New Zealand has poor preparation for this tournament, I’m afraid.”   Alderson said “Afghanistan is a good side – particularly the bo...

World leaders and surviving veterans of the Normandy landings gathered on both sides of the Channel on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.   In France, Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Princess Anne have been taking part in commemorations.   And in the UK, King Charles, Rishi Sunak and Prince William have been paying tribute to those who fought to "replace tyranny with freedom", in a service at the key d...

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.     Elections: 8/10   Democracy in action is always good, especially in a world where democracy doesn’t reach all corners and not everyone gets a say.     The Crusaders: 3/10   A year to forget and a dynasty undone. Plenty of work-ons as they say, but that old hackneyed "sack the...

Lack of access to specialist healthcare is having a significant effect on patients and health professionals.   An Otago University report has found that between 2018 and 2022 the risk of being declined following a GP referral increased by 5.2% per year.   Co-author Professor Robin Gauld told Mike Hosking that it's more than 17,000 extra people being denied over that time.   He says there are longs...

It's important I think to end the week with the good news.   The good news from an industry, you might have read, that has been creating a bit of bad news lately.   The media has troubles, newsrooms are being closed, programmes are being cancelled, people are being laid off, losses are mounting, hands are out for help and pleas are being made for you to see what some do on the local landscape as b...

A Kiwi wine company has a unique approach to blending their new vintage.   Invivo is currently in New York where they, along with their partner Sarah Jessica Parker, will be blending their new vintage in the middle of Citi Field.   The field is the home stadium for the New York Mets, who have given them exclusive use of the empty stadium.   Co-founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking that they wa...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th of June, we looked at the billions allocated to fixing potholes and the move to sort out the ridiculous amount of traffic management in this country.   Forgive us for indulging ourselves as we give you a highlights package of the big night at the Radio and Podcast Awards for Newstalk ZB.   Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson cover the week, t...

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  On the agenda today was everything from Mike's Radio Awards acceptance speech to Producer Sam's green suit, to the demise of the little coffee kiosk outside of NZME. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.