The Mike Hosking Breakfast

The downturn in the housing market isn't over yet. Latest analysis from Core Logic shows the most recent quarterly dip in home values was the smallest decline since May last year. But the pending recession and OCR hikes are continuing to create uncertainty. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says that it's not the best time for homeowners, but it's good time for first-home buyers. LISTEN ABO...

Chris Hipkins is under pressure to find the right person to replace him as Police Minister. The incoming Prime Minister has begun preparing for a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of being formally sworn in as Prime Minister tomorrow. He'll need to find other ministers to take on his Police, Education, and Public service portfolios. Police Association President Chris Cahill told Tim Dower that Hipkins needs...

Chris Hipkins is obviously not a man who's afraid of a challenge, and taking on the role of Prime Minister will be his biggest one yet. Quick refresher here: the last OneNews Kantar poll put Labour 5 points behind National, and still sinking with 33 points. The Nats clawed their way another point higher in the December result to 38, add in Act's 11 and you have 49: enough for a secure majority in...

It couldn't have worked out better for Labour... and by the same token, it couldn't have worked out worse for National. Jacinda Ardern's timing in stepping down gives her replacement a full nine months run at the job. And the replacement process —concluded quickly and cleanly— saves Labour the painful process of a leadership contest, a membership vote, and having to win over the unions. There wasn...

The stars in our night sky are vanishing at an alarming rate. New data published in the journal Science —collected by citizen scientists around the world over more than a decade— shows the night sky is continuing to become less starry. That's largely due to light pollution from urban settlements, street lighting, and cars. Astrobiologist Hari Mogosanu says that a clear sky isn't just a nice-to-hav...

Businesses are hoping that the new Prime Minister will change the Government's agenda. Former Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly told Tim Dower that he wants to see the new PM focus on the policy changes businesses have been asking for. On the other hand, the Council of Trade Unions is hoping for a smooth transition of power. President Richard Wagstaff says that he wants the Government to c...

New Zealand has bid farewell to the Rugby Sevens World Series. The sporting tournament returned to Hamilton over the weekend after a two-year Covid hiatus, featuring it's usual party atmosphere. But it was the final time the event will have a New Zealand leg. Hamilton Sevens Organiser Dallas Fisher says that turnout was good —with about 21-thousand people turning out— but it wasn't a sell-out. LIS...

National Leader Christopher Luxon says the change of leadership won't solve the Government's underlying shortcomings. He says the Government has failed to address the underlying causes driving inflation, while National has a five-point plan. Luxon believes he still has the clear upper hand heading into the election. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incoming Prime Minister says his Government will focus on issues most essential to New Zealanders. Chris Hipkins has been unanimously elected to the Labour leadership by the party's caucus. He'll be officially sworn in as Prime Minister on Wednesday. In one of his first interviews since being selected, Hipkins told Tim Dower he'll be running the ruler over the Government's work programme. Hipk...

Ross Taylor is one of New Zealand’s cricketing greats. He ended his career earlier this year as the all-time best run scorer across all formats - including Test, ODIs and T20s. That included the most centuries in international cricket with 40 and the most appearances for the Black Caps. Now he's told his story in his biography  Black and White . And it includes his side of the captaincy saga of 20...

Elvis Presley’s legacy is one that continues to live on. The king of rock and roll took over the music world from the 1950s to the 70s before his untimely death in 1977 at the age of 42. But thanks to his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, his legacy has continued - with the Graceland complex and continued growth in his estate. Now, we have a new biopic simply titled Elvis - starring Austin Butler and To...

Don McLean is one of the great examples of a single song changing a life. Back in 1972, American Pie launched him into stardom - and became a defining song of the 20th century. That launched a multi-decade career which included hits like Vincent, Castles in the Air and I Love You So .                             Now - he's coming our way for a tour in May 2023. Don McLean joined the Mike Hosking B...

There's no doubt Robbie Williams is one of the biggest music stars on the planet. Of course, he first made his name with Take That between 1990 and 1995. He then went on to a massive solo career which got underway in 1997 and he's gone on to sell more than 75 million albums worldwide. In 2022, he released a new album called xxv - which is a celebration of his 25 year long solo career. We've got ne...

Zach Braff is comfortably one of America's most successful comedic acts.   He, of course, became a household name around the world for his lead role in Scrubs.   Since he's gone on to star in plenty of movies - and has also made his mark as a film director.   He stars in the latest remake of Cheaper by the Dozen - which out on Disney+ now.     Zach Braff joined Mike Hosking from California.   LIST...

Time to meet another household comedic name out of Britain. Alan Carr has been at the forefront of comedy since he had his breakout year back in 2001. Since then he's sold out worldwide standup tours, hosted his own chat show which ran for 16 seasons, and been a part of a raft of other TV shows. He was in the the country as part of his comedy tour - Regional Trinket - with shows in Auckland, Welli...

One of the Mike Hosking Breakfast’s absolute favourites joined the show for a catch up. We all know William Shatner’s CV - including the smash hits Star Trek and Boston Legal . William Shatner talks Mike Hosking through his experience going into space with Jeff Bezo’s Blue Origin. You might remember in 2021 he was back in the global headlines when went into space with Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin. S...

Dr. Michael Mosley has become a household name for his television show Trust Me, I’m a Doctor and his many other specials. He's is a trained doctor, science journalist, television presenter, best-selling author of many health and wellbeing books, gut specialist and the brains behind the hugely popular ‘5:2 Diet’. And he's coming back to the country in 2023 with his speaking tour - A Life Changing...

Nigel Beach is a Kiwi revolutionising the sport science space. He's been into the Wim Hof Method for a number of years - which focuses on hot/cold therapy, bio-hacking and breathing techniques. And another big focus is our physiological response to stress on our body. And he's become so successful that he's become the go-to guy for elite sportspeople here and around the world. Nigel Beach joined M...

Celebrity chef Rick Stein’s latest show is in Cornwall, which is where he is from and a part of the country he has made famous with his restaurant in Padstow.   Between the TV, the books and the restaurants in many respects he is the original celebrity chef, going back to his first appearance with Keith Floyd in the 1990s.   Rick Stein joined Mike Hosking to talk Cornwall, fish and fame from Sydne...

Hugh Bonneville has become one of Britain’s, and the world's, most loved actors. Of course, we know him for his starring role in Downton Abbey - but of course he's also known for the Paddington films , Notting Hill and The Monument's Men. Hugh Bonneville joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast from Britain. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extraordinary story of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s life, 70-year reign, and the many world events she was on the throne for has been honoured in a special Christmas Day broadcast on Newstalk ZB. In a documentary feature voiced by ZB Breakfast host Mike Hosking, the monarch was remembered through the lens of her much-loved Christmas messages, which inspired hope across seven decades. Queen El...

Mike first met Graham Norton when he cycled into the BBC when we were in London for the Royal Wedding in 2018, now he has new addition to his bibliography with his latest novel, Forever Home. Graham Norton explains the magic of his talk show Graham Norton talks how his writing process works Listen to the full interview with Mike Hosking above See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job ads have seen a slight fall from record highs in the first half of the year. But SEEK's annual job market report shows demand is still strong across all sectors...and employers are trying new ways to attract applicants. Sign-on bonuses and highlighting their work from home flexibility,  are among the treats being handed out. SEEK Country Manager Rob Clark told Tim Dower there's a tight labour...

Kane Williamson has stepped down as the Black Caps test captain, but will stay on for ODIs and T20s. Tim Southee replaces him, starting with the two-test tour of Pakistan later this month. Black Caps Coach Gary Stead joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mere hours after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dropped part two of their bombshell Netflix docuseries, the royal family have presented a united front. Appearing at Westminster Abbey for an annual carol series, the family appeared unfazed by the attacks launched at them by their Californian-based family. The Daily Mail has reported the Princess of Wales was the first to arrive for her Together at...