The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Northland businesses are telling Government to commit to a full expressway between Northland and Auckland.  A NZIER report found a four-lane highway between Auckland and Whangārei would bring millions to the region's economy.  Northland Corporate Group Co-Chair Andrew McLeod says the evidence for the benefits are clear.  He told Mike Hosking that the Government just needs to make a decision now, b...

The UK is walking a tightrope in their response to Iran’s attack on Israel.   More than 300 projectiles were launched on Israel by Iran in retaliation for a strike on its consulate in Syria two weeks ago.   UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking that the attack on Israel has bolstered them amongst their allies, Britain among them.   However, he said, PM Rishi Sunak is hampered by having Dav...

The plans for the grand opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics could wind up changed.   France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, and instead of the 6km boat parade down the Seine, the opening ceremony could be shifted to the Stade de France.   Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that it seems to have been pushed on by several events, not...

Migration in and out of New Zealand is still at record levels.   Provisional estimates for February show more than 253,000 migrants arrived and about 122,000 left, putting net migration at almost 131,000.   Arrivals and departures are the highest on record, but net migration was down about 12 thousand from last November.   Massey University Sociologist Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking that the larg...

The Waitangi Tribunal are at it again.   This time it's with another of their “urgent reviews”. This particular one is into the approach the new Government is taking to Oranga Tamariki.   Karen Chhour, who is the Minister for Oranga Tamariki, would be as invested and experienced in the matter as any politician before her.   She is a child of the state who rose to Cabinet level and, as such, is dri...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of April, a former advisor for George W. Bush joined to dig into the beginning of Trump's 'hush money' trial, which is the first time in history a former president has faced a criminal trial.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis filled in while the Prime Minister is overseas, and talked the CPI number, the public service sector, and whet...

Adam Kay has had an interesting career path.   The UK comedian and bestselling author started off as a doctor, leaving after undiagnosed symptoms led to severe complications and a stillborn during one of his surgeries.   He went on to write This is Going to Hurt, a book based on the diaries he wrote during his time as a doctor, which went on to sell more than five million copies worldwide.   Kay h...

The continuing high migration figures are a surprise.   February's net migration hit almost 131,000, with more than 253,000 migrants arriving, and about 122,000 heading offshore.   JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher told Mike Hosking that he's been expecting numbers to cool off, but this hasn't happened.   He says lots of people are moving around as both sides of the net migration equation run at...

The Finance Minister says there is no plan to "save" major media outlets in their current form.   Newshub staff have been summoned to a meeting today about an "important business update", after learning last week that the news service will close with the loss of 300 jobs.   TVNZ has also announced significant cuts including the end of its Fair Go and Sunday programmes.   Nicola Willis told Mike Ho...

A feeling of justice for many in Australia, following a ruling on ex Australian Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann.   A judge has found it's likely Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.   It follows a defamation case against Channel Ten, which he lost.   Australia Correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Mike Hosking that Lehrmann has claimed he's the victim who's been put throug...

There are hopes renters with pets will be better supported in the long run.   The Government's bringing in changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to make it easier for pet-owning tenants to find rental housing.   It includes paying an extra bond of two weeks rent to cover potential damage.    Property Investors' Federation president Sue Harrison told Mike Hosking that the changes have to go thro...

Donald Trump's trial has started in New York.   It's the first time a US president has faced a criminal trial.   Trump is charged with falsifying business records over his alleged role in a hush money scheme before the 2016 election.   He's pleaded not guilty.   The trial is one of four criminal cases he faces and may be the only one to face a jury before the election.   Former adviser to George W...

The rules around opening the week with the Warriors is I do an editorial it’s a Warriors win.   Did the Warriors win? No they did not.   But was it as good as a win? Yes it was and that is why we are here.   Glen Larmer, the commentator, at the end of the game said both sides will feel that they let it slip away.   I don’t agree.   I think we were losing for most of it. We weren't losing badly, bu...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of April, we talk to a retired U.S Army Lieutenant Colonel about Iran attacking Israel, the U.S being involved and how far this escalates. We go to Sydney to get the latest on the Bondi Junction stabbing. Mike reckons he's found some public service savings for the Government and it has to do with his breakfast radio competition. O...

Six people have been killed during a stabbing attack at a Sydney mall. Five of the victims were women, raising questions about the attacker’s motives.   40-year old Queensland man Joel Cauchi has been identified as the attacker. He was shot dead by a police officer.   9News Australia correspondent Charles Croucher tells Mike Hosking the killer was known to police but had no history of charges or i...

The cruise ship season is drawing to a close. It has been estimated to have brought in around $600 million to local economies.   Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young tells Mike Hosking that with issues in the Red Sea, fewer ships are expected next season.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade Minister Todd McClay is in China this week to meet with the Minister of Commerce and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in hopes of strengthening relationships and promoting New Zealand businesses on the world stage.   Former NZ trade negotiator and trade consultant partner at Saunders Unsworth Charles Finny tells Mike Hosking NZ’s relationship with China is good from a trade perspect...

The war in the Middle East escalated over the weekend, with Iran launching an attack on Israel.   US, UK and Jordanian forces helped Israel to take down incoming drones and missiles.   Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Foreign Affairs analyst with Think Tank Defence Priorities Daniel L Davis tells Mike Hosking that “everything depends on what Israel does next”.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio...

In another New Zealand business success story, OI Organic Initiative has made it big selling period products in the US. In just five months, the company has made it to number two out of more than 10 companies in that specific market.   OI CEO Clare Morgan tells Mike Hosking the company has been in the US market since 2018 but refocused in 2022 by launching into the natural channel.   The natural a...

The Government has had a pretty good week. The nine public service targets make sense. They give us a purpose and an idea of direction and, importantly, they come with markers and reports that tell us where we are. The truancy plan is more common sense. I'm not convinced it's quite the answer, all the lights and fines. But an increased focus on what is a shameful embarrassment and crisis needs all...

Forget switching on the TV, this weekend TikTok will have your rugby fix.   The Women’s Super Rugby Aupiki Final is kicking off this Saturday and due to a partnership between 2Degrees, Sky, and Tiktok, the social media app will be broadcasting it live.   The game between the Blues and Chiefs Manawa will be shot vertically by Sky and have its own presenters and commentary team.   Portia Woodman-Wic...

With all the issues stemming from online learning, research has found a benefit.   Charles Darwin University has found that online learning can increase a student’s short and long-term memory by improving their cognitive capability.   They surveyed 482 students studying an accountancy degree between 2020 and 2021, and found students faced difficulties learning, overwhelming students and increasing...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of April we looked at Winston Peter's bi-lateral meeting with the U.S' Anthony Blinken and got a university professor’s opinion on what we should do with puberty blockers following the UK’s report.   How well have the Government performed this week? What about the media? Mike marked the week.   Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson wrapped the...

Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby are back to help Mike Hosking wrap the week that was and stop him from telling stories he shouldn’t.   They cover Tim’s holiday in Nelson, The Country’s 30 th anniversary, Scrabble going ‘woke’ and the popularity of Vampire Weekend.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.     The eclipse: 8/10   For no other reason than it seems to get people fizzing …despite the fact i cant for the life of me work out why you would travel miles and spend thousands to do it     The Climate Commission: 4/10   Worthy but wacky, we will not be banning petrol cars by...