The Mike Hosking Breakfast

You know exactly how today is going to go. The Prime Minister does the media rounds this morning. There will be no shortage of cortisol spiked journalists hanging off every word, double dissecting every pause and utterance—many of them desperate to write something disparaging about a man they’ve already decided they dislike. I wouldn’t be Luxon for quids. He’s been dealt a shit hand. Worse than th...

After briefly re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran closed it again after the US did not meet demands to unblock Iranian ports. Former US Army Major General told Mike Hosking, "unfortunately, I have to say that the Iranians have assessed the situation probably the most accurate, which is there's inconsistency on the American position, and we just don't know where this is going." LISTEN ABOVE See o...

Yesterday New Zealand First announced a campaign policy to break up New Zealand's supermarket duopoly. Woolworths and Foodstuffs currently control over 80 percent of the grocery market. NZ First leader Winston Peters told Mike Hosking he isn't pursuing this now because, "the National Party is not for it, the ACT Party is not for it. I mean, they've got their policies which are to stagger on w...

The Prime Minister's rubbishing the latest poll - showing the left bloc in a position to win the election. The 1 News Verian Poll has the left on 66 seats to the right bloc's 58 - assuming Te Pāti Māori keeps its six seats. Our newsroom understands multiple MPs are believed to be unhappy with Luxon’s performance and want his leadership discussed. Christopher Luxon has been rejecting talk of a chal...

The Government has quietly agreed to repeal a number of references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi within laws, and amending others. Despite ongoing conversations since February, no one from within the Government had spoken publicly about the move or made any announcement. The Ministry of Justice said this would ensure “better outcomes and more consistent decision-making”. Justice Mini...

A bloke called Roman Gofman could be the key to all this.  Gofman is the incoming Director of Mossad.  If you believe the story about the war, Netanyahu got the intel that the heavyweights in Iran would all be in the same room on that fateful Saturday. So, if there was ever a time to strike this was it.  Netanyahu convinced Trump.  Netanyahu was advised by Gofman, who also beli...

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 war: 6/10   Mark my words, this is closer to the end than many think. Round two of talks, a squeeze on the Strait – the Iranians are about to capitulate.      Moana Pasifika: 4/10   In a competition already lacking sparkle, this can...

Not a lot of coverage has been given to the failed appeal by Tony Gibson.  He was the head of the Port of Auckland, a worker died and he was charged under health and safety and found guilty.  It was the Health and Safety at Work Act of 2015, and he was the first person of a large operation to be charged and found guilty under it.  This in no way takes away from the tragedy and serio...

A major fire at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries isn't expected to have much effect on national prices.   The fire at Viva Energy's Geelong facility will hinder its ability to make petrol, but it can still produce diesel and jet fuel.  It's one of only two sites in Australia and produces 10% of the country's fuel.  Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking...

It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike to Wrap the Week that Was.  They discussed the rumours of a coup in the National Party and Chris Bishop’s performance on the show this morning.  Also on the agenda was circuses, pet sitting, and this weekend’s maiden Supercars event in Christchurch.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The Nurses Organisation says violence in emergency departments will worsen if systemic issues aren't addressed.  Figures released under the Official Information Act show more than 7,500 reports of violence against healthcare staff were logged last year, matching the year before, but up significantly on 2023.  Just over 1000 reports came from emergency departments.  Organisation Chie...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 17th of April, it's coup Friday! Chris Bishop was on to talk WOFs but after rumours of a National Party leadership challenge, the Minister had some tough questions to answer.   Boris Johnson's former economic advisor Gerard Lyons discusses the IMF report and whether the world is heading into a global recession.  Kate Hawkesby and...

All systems are go at Ruapuna ahead of the maiden South Island Supercars event.  The programme has a fourth race added after a postponement due to weather last week in Taupo.  More than 20,000 attendees are expected each day.  Canterbury Car Club GM Mark Wederall told Mike Hosking in comparison their biggest event, the Skope Classic, gets about seven to eight thousand across the ent...

The world could pay a high price for the US launching war on Iran.   Global shipping's in turmoil as Donald Trump's naval blockade increases uncertainty, although he's hinting peace talks could resume.  The International Monetary Fund's warning a prolonged conflict could tilt the global economy towards recession.  Former Chief Economic Advisor to Boris Johnson, Gerard Lyons told Mik...

Removal of Iran’s enriched uranium will be a “very, very complex assignment” that would take many months – and that’s if Iran has actually agreed to its removal.  US President Donald Trump told reporters this morning that Iran had agreed to give up its enriched uranium, but that had raised plenty of questions, US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking.  The 444.9kg of uranium, en...

There’s a sense of scepticism around a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.   Donald Trump's declaring victory after announcing the two countries and militant group Hezbollah will pause fighting for ten days.   But Israel's refusing to move its thousands of troops out of southern Lebanon.   Middle East journalist Gordon Robison told Mike Hosking it's too soon to say how this ceasefire will...

A senior National MP insists the party is focused on governing, despite growing unrest around Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership.   Our newsroom understands from three sources that a fortnight ago, Luxon didn’t respond to the party’s whip Stuart Smith, who tried to raise concerns about his support in caucus.  It’s understood MPs pushing for change could make a move in the next...

Like a school report, the International Monetary Fund forecast for the global economy arrived in yesterday's post.  No one escaped the Trump carnage. The UK in particular is in trouble, as is potentially Australia.  Australia was warned not to exacerbate wartime inflation. It was a slap down, a mark against the Government and a big reveal into the way Albanese and his cronies run the pla...

Ryan Wood's eager to prove success his in Taupō was no fluke when he gets back behind the wheel of his Toyota at the maiden Supercars event in Christchurch.  Four races will be staged across the weekend, including a postponed race from last week's weather hampered stop in Taupo.  Wood picked up his second career victory and a third placing across the two races that were completed. ...

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is an upcoming Royal visit to the United States.   King Charles will address a joint meeting of Congress as well as meet privately with US President Donald Trump later this month.   British lawmakers are questioning whether the visit should go ahead, as the relationship between the two countries is unusually delicate.   Royal Corresponden...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of April, our largest bank is increasing its interest rates in anticipation of OCR hikes.   Shane Jones responds to the businesses and critics calling for more information on the country’s fuel supply.   Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood carries his momentum into Christchurch, racing at Ruapuna this weekend.  Get the Mi...

Moana Pasifika boss Debbie Sorensen claims the franchise are a victim of an increasingly difficult economic climate.  They're set to disband after the Super Rugby season unless another backer is found.  Sorensen —who is also chief executive of the Pasifika Medical Group which owns the franchise— is withdrawing financial support.  She told Mike Hosking it's a compounding problem – pe...

There’s astonishment at the Pope standing up for himself against Donald Trump.  The US President accused Pope Leo of being terrible for foreign policy on Monday after the pontiff's criticism of the war on Iran and immigration crackdowns.  Italy correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the Pope's reaction was quite incredible.  She thought he'd avoid the matter, but confronted it h...

The Government’s looking at ways to give businesses long-term certainty about fuel.  Latest figures show we have 56 days of petrol, 45 of diesel, and 47 of jet fuel either here or en-route.   Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking officials are considering what additional information they can release.  He says the real plague is uncertainty, and it's not a bad idea...

The country's largest bank is again raising interest rates, days after forecasting much earlier-than-expected OCR hikes.  ANZ is increasing most home loan rates by 10 to 20 basis points following a rise in wholesale rates.  It's now advertising a one-year home loan rate of 4.69%.  Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Mike Hosking markets are pricing-in the change in forecasts.&...