The Mike Hosking Breakfast

There’s confidence a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety is on the right track.  A Select Committee endorses a social media ban for under 16s and calls for an online regulator and tougher controls on harmful apps and algorithms.  National's lead MP on the committee, Carl Bates, says some recommendations mirror moves overseas, while others are unique to New Zealand.  He told Mik...

Is it 1-1?  The Prime Minister dug himself a hole over Iran.  Barbara Edmonds dug herself a hole in the NZ Herald.  As far as holes go, I regard the Luxon hole as slightly less problematic, given the war is not in our direct purview and there is nothing we can do about it.  But it does display the ongoing issue the Prime Minister appears to have with many New Zealanders: he doe...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says it's special relationship with the US is not dead.   US President Donald Trump yesterday described the UK's war effort as disappointing and Starmer was 'no Winston Churchill'.  US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran since first launching attacks on Saturday.  UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of March, our exports are booming but at the same time, the  risk of an extremist attack on NZ soil is rising, NZSIS is warning .  NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk pops into studio after Dave Rennie was named as the new All Blacks coach.  Warriors Coach Andrew Webster explains why it's our year as we kick off our NRL season a...

A warning an attack similar to the Bondi Beach shooting could feasibly happen on New Zealand soil.  The Government's intelligence agencies have told a Parliamentary Select Committee the attack helped to feed extremist views.  Fifteen people were fatally shot in the December attack on a Jewish celebration in Australia's Sydney, with others wounded.  NZSIS Director-General Andrew Hamp...

Cautious optimism from Warriors league coach Andrew Webster that his side can make another NRL leap this year.  They start their campaign tomorrow against the Sydney Roosters at Mount Smart without co-captain Mitch Barnett and halfback Luke Metcalf, as both are returning from knee injuries.  Webster told Mike Hosking that last year's opening match serves as a reminder of over evaluating...

New Zealand's economic recovery could be put at risk by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.   Westpac modelling shows if it was to stay closed for a month, it would put inflation over 4% and knock half a percent off GDP.  Senior Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking we're much more vulnerable than Australia when it comes to energy.   He says we only have a few weeks of key petro...

The Public Service Commissioner is bewildered as pay talks with primary teachers drag on.  Their union —the NZEI— has turned to the Employment Relations Authority after three days of talks failed to resolve disputes over cost-of-living increases and recognition for major curriculum changes.  The union's rejected three offers, with teachers missing out on around $50 extra per week since J...

New Zealand’s exports are booming, driven by rising global demand for food.  New trade figures show exports surged to $29.2 billion dollars in the December quarter – up $2.2 billion on a year earlier.  Two-way trade also leapt to just over $61 billion.  Business NZ CEO Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking the country produces enough food to feed around 50 million people.  She says...

After weeks of deliberation, the new All Blacks head coach has been named. Dave Rennie is succeeding Scott Robertson in the role, beating out the other top contender, Jamie Joseph. Rennie's first test at the helm will be in the July series against France, Italy, and Ireland, but his assistants have still yet to be named. NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk told Mike Hosking that the panel spent hours discus...

If you ever want an example of why Chris Hipkins is not going to be the next Prime Minister, watch Question Time yesterday.  He has made a twofold mistake.  Mistake number one is being a Labour MP obsessed with esoteric, wonky subjects like United Nations treaties and charters.  The second mistake is being obsessed with making a global issue all about New Zealand, when in reality we...

President Donald Trump says "just about everything" in Iran has "been knocked out".   He's spoken from the White House alongside the German Chancellor who is visiting.   New strikes have been targeting Iranian leadership after claims the first wave killed 48 of its highest ranking officials, including the Supreme Leader.   Trump says Iran now has no navy, air force, or air detection...

Air New Zealand’s reset just got a lot more urgent.  Things could deteriorate faster for the airline amid instability in the Middle East.   Morningstar Research is now forecasting a $125 million pre-tax loss this year following a $59 million loss in the first half of the year.  Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley told Mike Hosking there’s little disagreement that the second ha...

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen delve into the situation in the Middle East - what are the next steps for Kiwis stuck there? And Ginny explains Labour's firm stance on the illegality of the US and Israel's actions in Iran.  Plus, they discuss the Government's books and Labour's pledge to restore the pay equity scheme.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of March, the tourism sector is a major force , with spending and jobs both rising.   Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks on meeting Javier Milei in Argentina and his thoughts on the situation in Iran and criticism from Helen Clark and Phil Goff.  Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk about Kiwis stuck in the...

Australia’s highest-paying radio show has come to an explosive end.  Sydney’s Kyle and Jackie O Show has collapsed after Kyle Sandilands reamed out his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson in a seven-minute-long exchange she later described as an attack.  It led to the program being taken off-air and Henderson quitting the show, and a 14-day suspension and potential contract termination for Sand...

A change in scale beckons for strength and conditioning guru Nic Gill as he trades the All Blacks for the NFL's Ravens.  Gill's leaving after 18 years in the role to take up a newly created position at the Baltimore franchise.  He told Mike Hosking that while his work will largely be the same, he'll operate in a money-is-no-obstacle environment.  Gill says the facilities are ridicul...

Severe weather hasn't put a dampener on the wine industry, who remains optimistic for the year's vintage.   Harvesting has begun in most of the country's hotspots, with Northland kicking off the season in late January.   It's the earliest harvest yet as the industry adapts to changing weather patterns.   New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Philip Gregan it is early, but it’s a c...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has responded to critics of the Government's position on whether the United States and Israel have acted illegally by attacking Iran, saying the world is facing "new circumstances".  He told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning that “serious international legal experts” should decide whether their actions were legal - not people who were “not qualified”, inc...

Tourism continues to be a major force in the economy.  Stats NZ says it shows tourism spending in New Zealand has hit $46.6 billion, up 3.3% on last year.  International visitors spent $18.1 billion – a 7% jump.  Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking this set of data runs until March 2025, and there’s been a tremendous amount of effort invested since then.&n...

The Electricity Authority is being accused of tinkering around the edges instead of solving the real issues with the electricity market.    The authority will introduce a set of new rules from October 30th which will force power companies to tell customers if they're on the best plan they provide.   Power company Electric Kiwi's Chief Executive Huia Burt told Mike Hosking that won't...

I watched a woman from one of the unions explain how much work had been done to settle their claim.  The allied health workers have signed off their deal. That’s 12,000 physios, social workers, etc. There was more work to do, she said.  I bet there is. Unions are dreadful things and they're full of people who are full of hate and misery.  The health workers got about 2.5% this year...

France is increasing its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades.   It will also significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.  He says the “period of geopolitical upheaval” means France, the EU’s only nuclear power, must strengthen its deterrent in the face of multiple threats.  France Correspondent...

Another Kiwi success story from the world of wine.   Marlborough’s Wairau River 2025 Sauvignon Blanc has made the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection for 2026 – chosen by top sommeliers from 17 countries across six continents.   It’s the only Australasian wine to make the list.   Rose Family Estate CEO Lindsay Parkinson told Mike Hosking this award is all about balance, and some somm...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd of March, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State looks at the US’ next steps in the Middle East, and we take a look at the impact it may have on NZ trade .   A New Zealand wine company is the only Australasian brand named in the World’s Best Sommelier Selection for 2026.  And Liam Lawson joins the show ahead of the fir...