The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Would we be asking the questions of Police Commissioner Richard Chambers if we hadn't been dealing with McSkimming and Coster and Co.?  From my dealings with Chambers, he is exactly the sort of person who the Police need leading them.  He is one of those appointments that when it's made, you get it, unlike the Coster appointment.  When it was made you saw Ardern's fingerprints all o...

Formula 1 is touching down in Vegas amid the bright lights of Sin City.  Lando Norris is currently in the lead, holding a 24-point buffer over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.  And Liam Lawson is preparing to roll the Formula 1 dice, unlikely to learn of his future before the season ends.    F1 Journalist Mick Akers told Mike Hosking the event is tracking towards selling out, wi...

It's Friday once again which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the cost of living in the United States, the media, and Winston Peters' latest announcement about the Regulatory Standards Act. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turners Automotive seems to be continuing to defy the odds, both with the economy and the second-hand market.  They’ve posted a record $21.9 million profit, up 13% for the six months to September.   The company is on track for a full year result of around $600 million, before tax.  CEO Todd Hunter told Mike Hosking the used car market is resilient and with their strong place in it,...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of November, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the drop in victims of violent crime and how the campaign against gangs is going one year in.   Winston Peters explains his changed stance on the Regulatory Standards Bill and what happens under MMP.  And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, talking Winston and th...

George W. Bush has paid a fond farewell to his friend and former Vice President, Dick Cheney.  The former Republican President has spoken at Cheney's funeral at Washington's National Cathedral.  He was a divisive figure in American politics, both for his role as the driving force behind the Iraq War, and his scathing criticism of Donald Trump.  But Bush has told Cheney's family, man...

A revamped All Blacks side has been tasked with maintaining an almost 72-year unbeaten legacy against Wales on Sunday morning in Cardiff.  Three players —captain and lock Scott Barrett, flanker Simon Parker and Will Jordan, who shifts to the right wing— remain in the run-on side from last week's loss to England.  Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor are among the players rested...along with Cam...

There’s a belief that the delay in investigating the Pike River mine disaster will influence the Crown's decision on charging those responsible.   Police believe they have sufficient evidence to lay manslaughter charges against officials involved.  This week marks 15 years since the 29 men never came home from the West Coast mine.   Criminal defence lawyer Nigel Hampton KC told Mike...

Winston Peters says the Coalition is doing just fine after his change of position on ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill.  The NZ First Leader says next year he will campaign on getting rid of the legislation, despite supporting it just last week.  ACT Leader David Seymour finds that worrying.   But Peters told Mike Hosking he rejects any claim the Coalition is crumbling.   He says...

The Justice Minister isn't resting on his laurels following optimistic new crime data.   The Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147 thousand victims of serious violent crime in the year to August.   That’s 38 thousand fewer victims than when the coalition came into Government in 2023.   Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the outcome is a result of the Government going after gan...

Italian influencers are subject to new rules.  AGCOM, the Italian Communications Authority, has implemented a plan that forces relevant influencers to register and adhere to a code of conduct, or face fines.   The rules apply to those with 500,000 followers, or at least 1 million monthly views, or both, on social media such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch.  Italy...

Five years after the release of her debut EP ‘Always Growing’, Paige Tapara’s music has taken her around the world.  She’s a big deal in Korea —‘Always Growing’ having gone Platinum there— and has just returned from performing her first headline show in Seoul, South Korea.  Her fame in Asia came as a little bit of a surprise, she confessed, as she, somewhat naively, thought music that wa...

New Zealand's top cycle trails are pumping more than $1.2 billion a year into local economies.  New data shows visitor spend attributed to the country's 23 Great Rides jumped 35% compared to 2021.  Nights spent in nearby accommodations are up 25% at around 4.5 million.  Ngā Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails CEO Janet Purdey told Mike Hosking they’re marketing into Australia and the United St...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of November, Minister for Rail Winston Peters discusses the new ferry deal and whether the timeline will be stuck to.   The phone ban in schools is working , according to a new ERO report, but we need teachers to be enforcing it more.  Kiwi singer Paige has gone from strength to strength since she last joined the show in 2...

Doctors in Health New Zealand's emergency departments could soon be saving precious time with the roll out of a helpful AI tool.  AI technology Heidi creates a written transcript of doctors' consultations and makes a medical note.  Country-wide trials show clinicians could see an extra patient per shift, while bringing down average documentation time from around 17 minutes to just over f...

Schools need more support from parents to get the most out a student phone ban.  A "phones away for the day" policy's been in place since Term Two last year.  An Education Review Office report shows two thirds of teachers saw a rise in student achievement, but only half of students are following the rules.  Head of ERO Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda told Mike Hosking the n...

There’s encouraging evidence that the "cool" component of vaping among young people is shifting.   The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey shows smoking prevalence is at 6.8% – a slight decline on last year, with 12% of adult Kiwis vaping daily.  Associate Health Minister Casey Costello told Mike Hosking the Government's cracked down on enforcement for vaping that wasn't in place before.&n...

Minister for Rail Winston Peters believes the binned iRex ferry plan would have meant major infrastructure issues that are no longer a worry.  He's announced the two new Interislander ferries are expected to come in on time and under budget, for less than $2 billion.  Peters told Mike Hosking Tasmania is struggling with two new ferries and no infrastructure and he doesn't want to see the...

A registered GP has concerns about the issue of puberty blockers being handled by politicians. No child or young person experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence will be able to start taking gonadotropin-releasing hormones from December 19.  Health Minister Simeon Brown says Cabinet has agreed to new settings until the outcomes of a major clinical trial in the UK – expected in 2031. &nbsp...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of November, BusinessNZ is calling for cross-party vision and a solid plan to strengthen New Zealand by 2050 in order to avoid a dire economic future.   It’s been revealed that the Ministry of Social Development has handed out $38 million in business start up grants for seemingly very little return. Welfare expert Phil O’Reill...

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mike Hosking was joined by Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell to delve into the biggest political stories of the week thus far.   They discussed the Hutt Bridge situation, whether Labour backs the Green Party’s mining policy, and the anniversary of the Pike River tragedy.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

A big turnaround for fisheries company Sanford with the reveal of their latest profits.   They’ve reported an after-tax profit of $63.7 million – a 224% increase for the year to September.   Cash flow was also up 85%, helping cut debt by nearly half to $93.4 million.  Sanford Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking that by focusing on customers, they’re turning the business a...

New game-changing headgear has been developed to protect junior rugby players.  After more than a decade of study into the causes and consequences of head collisions by rugby players, Canterbury University researchers have developed new soft shell protective headgear for juniors.  It could be on sale early next year.    Professor Nick Draper told Mike Hosking that all the money...

Bold, bipartisan centred planning is key to ensuring New Zealand doesn't succumb to the effects of a dwindling population and economic growth.   A new BusinessNZ report's calling for a cross-party vision and long-term goals to strengthen the country by 2050.   It notes a labour shortage of at least a quarter of a million is expected before then, and there's also a one in four chance the...

A welfare expert says one of the Government's grants is a good idea in principle.   The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business start up grant has dished out $38 million with little to show for it.   Documents retrieved through the Official Information Act show hundreds of the recipients struggled and returned to a benefit within two years.   Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group...