The Mike Hosking Breakfast

The Corrections Association says there are too many people out there, with ankle bracelets on, who should be in jail. President Floyd du Plessis told Mike Hosking electronically monitored bail is a great initiative - but for a limited number of people. “We’ve decided to drastically drop prisoner numbers without putting in decent amounts of rehabilitation and training and instead all we’ve done is...

National wants to know why the 24-year-old Auckland CBD shooter wasn't in prison. Matu Tangi Matua Reid was on home detention for domestic violence,  and had approval to work at the construction site. National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the issue of not sending our violent offenders to prison has filtered down through the judiciary system, and we've ended up with soft sentencing. Police M...

Last year's job boom hasn't followed into this year. New Seek data shows a three percent decline in job ad volumes over June, adding to a 21 percent annual drop. Auckland saw the biggest monthly drop in job ads by four percent, while Northland was the only region that saw an increase, while Manawatu recorded no change. New Zealand manager Rob Clark says it's a much different job market from 2022....

More details are emerging about the timeline of yesterday's construction site shooting in central Auckland. Armed police were on site in minutes after the shooting began about 7.30am yesterday. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has revealed to Mike Hosking members of the Armed Offenders Squad training nearby rushed to the scene, quickly joined by staff from further afield. “We had staff response f...

Liam Lawson is a motorsport sensation with the world at his feet - he caught up with Mike Hosking to talk his season so far and what his chances are of getting into a Formula 1 seat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA Women's World Cup hasn’t even begun and the Matildas have managed to work in the politics already. They are not happy with pay. They want more prize money and they want more pay and so they've made a video. You might remember they also made a video about human rights in Qatar when they won the hosting rights. On their side is the fact their opening game is sold out. Also on their side is...

Women's World Cup Chief Executive David Beech admits Kiwis have been slow off the mark to buy their Women's Football World Cup tickets Tonight the FIFA Women's World Cup all kicks off at Eden Park where the Football Ferns are ready to face Norway in the tournament opener in front of a crowded stadium. Women's World Cup Chief Executive David Beech told Mike Hosking Kiwis traditionally wait to buy t...

There has been a 280 per cent surge in reports of abandoned vehicles on New Zealand roads. Most of the vehicles have no registration numbers, broken windows or are just altogether damaged. While other parking issues are rising too, with a 167 per cent increase in people parking in disabled spots, and illegal parking up 157 per cent. Snap Send Solve founder Danny Gorog joined the Mike Hosking Break...

In the third instalment of labour's new focus on crime - Tthey are introducing a new ram raid criminal offence with a maximum sentence of ten years. Along with changes to allow ram raiding 12 and 13 year olds to be charged in Youth Court. Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to discuss what impact the policy may have. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high. The Consumers Price Index rose six percent in the year to June. That's down on 7.3 percent in the year to June last year, but still well above the Reserve Bank's target range of one to three percent. Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking the price of imported building supplies continues to rise, and severe we...

The Government is putting $90 million dollars towards Fonterra, to halve manufacturing emissions within the next seven years. Fonterra is investing $790 million dollars towards the goal. Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods told Mike Hosking there shouldn't be any economic concerns about climate-friendly policies. She says this is about future proofing the country and getting well paid jobs....

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a small insight into how these things work. The Government, now in full panic mode as they head towards election defeat, rounds up all the stuff they look weak on and then sets about making announcements about how what they have been doing for six years doesn’t count. That's what led to getting part two of the law and order reset. The trick is to spread the news so you get, in this case, th...

Concerns about a postcode lottery on death. Burial costs, set by local councils, vary widely across the country - from just over $1,000 in Taupo, to $6,000 in Auckland, and more than $7,000 in New Plymouth. Funeral Directors Association Chief Executive Gillian Boyes says the latest annual price increase adds to the financial burden for those relying on a Work and Income Funeral Grant. She says tha...

An immigration director is slamming the Government after revelations only one person has been approved for the specialist investor visa. The policy launched last September, hoping to bring investors to the country, to boost post-pandemic economic prosperity. Newshub reports the person already lived in New Zealand. Malcolm Pacific Immigration Director David Cooper told Mike Hosking the Government f...

The Government is being accused of focusing on the wrong issue following their youth justice facility revamp. Labour has announced plans to open two new units for higher-needs young people, alongside legislative changes to make residences more secure. But Child Matters Chief Executive Jane Searle told Mike Hosking they should be targeting the workforce. She says staff aren't trained enough and are...

Signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation when Stats NZ releases its latest figures this morning. Economists expect inflation in the year to June to be about 5.9 to 6.1 percent. That's down from 6.7 percent in the year to March, and 7.2 percent in the year to December. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking most price rises are easing. But she says food costs are continuin...

I have found one of the Prime Minister's real skills - announcing bollocks with a straight face. How is it humanly possible to stand there in front of the nation's media and tell us that when it comes to crime, when it comes to ram raids, we have had a gutsful. Have we Chris? When did you work that out, you insightful genius, you? Did you work that out when the National Party announced that those...

The UK has relaxed their immigration restrictions for tradesmen such as bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers, and roofers, making it much easier for them to get work visas. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle cites this change as a failure of Brexit. He says that the many people who voted for Brexit signed up for the idea that UK natives would be taught the trades instead of importing labour, but the focus...

An unrelenting heatwave has swept Europe, with record temperatures expected in places like Italy, Greece, and Spain. France, however, seems to have been spared. France Correspondent Catherine Field says that a couple of areas in the south-east of France have been affected by the heat, but for the most part the country has avoided the 40 degree weather expected in other countries. 48 degree tempera...

Gloriavale School is under review. The Ministry of Education has confirmed the Education Review Office is investigating the school after the Employment Court ruled six women to be employees, not volunteers, during their time in the community. The women's lawyer Brian Henry told Mike Hosking that the situation is tax funded female servitude, and the ERO needs to stand up. Henry says the women were...

National's housing spokesman says his Party's tenancy KiwiSaver policy was inspired by lobbying from young Nats. Chris Bishop says if elected, National would let under-30s prematurely access KiwiSaver funds, to help pay for flat bond fees. He said that while it is “dead money” for that time period, at the end of the day people will get the money back and it will make a difference for those who nee...

A former treaty negotiations minister is pouring cold water on the Greens' new treaty policy. The party wants to allow the Crown to negotiate buying private land from prospective sellers, to return to Maori. It's also looking at establishing a Commission of Inquiry into stolen land. Former National Party Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson told Mike Hosking that politicians across the board have worke...

Chris Hipkins accepts he made a mistake when announcing the Government's latest crackdown on youth crime. The Prime Minister yesterday announced the Government was making "coercing a young person to commit a crime" a new criminal offence. He was later forced to clarify it wouldn't become a new offence, but rather an aggravating factor at sentencing. Hipkins told Mike Hosking that Cabinet considere...

There are concerns over the Government's latest attempt to tackle youth crime. New measures have been announced including making posting criminal behaviour online an aggravating factor in sentencing. Coercing young people to commit crime will also be considered an aggravating factor, and the Family Court is getting stronger powers to dish out community service. Victims' Advocate, Ruth Money, told...