The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Friday has come once again, which means its time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. Today's chat had a bit of a health theme, as they discussed hayfever, pickleball, and Kate's knowledge of creatine.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of November, the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, David Seymour joining to discuss.   Beauden Barrett joins out of London as the All Blacks look to get past the England hurdle on their way to a Grand Slam.  Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk pickleball and creatine as they Wr...

The All Blacks are adamant they have the juice left as they prepare for England and the cauldron that is Twickenham on Sunday morning.  The last two weeks they've been forced to dig deep late to come away with wins over Ireland and Scotland.  All Blacks First Five Beauden Barrett told Mike Hosking England is a powerhouse, one they’ve always had a tough encounter with.  When England...

Our tourism levels are continuing to rise, reaching 88% of pre-Covid numbers.  Australian visitors continue to dominate the market, with 1.48 million arrivals in the September quarter – up 12% on last year.  The US was the next biggest at 381,000 —up 21,000— while visitors from China remained flat at 246,000.  In New Zealand, Queenstown and Christchurch remain the tourist hotspots.&...

The new Secretary of Education believes it’s not all doom and gloom in our education system.  Ellen MacGregor-Reid has been given the green light for the next four and a half years.  She’ll continue to drive the new curriculum alongside Education Minister Erica Stanford.  MacGregor-Reid told Mike Hosking New Zealand does have some strengths in education, however they know they can d...

The US Government is business as usual after the longest shutdown in US history – but only till January. US President Donald Trump's signed a bill to end the shutdown and fund the government, while providing back-pay to federal workers. It's caused a divide among Democrats, as it doesn't ensure access to Affordable Care subsidies. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the shutdown cost...

The Finance Minister's being urged to take urgent and decisive action on our banking sector.  Ministers have accepted most of the recommendations of a select committee inquiry into the industry, including directing the Reserve Bank to focus on more competition.  But banking expert Andrew Body says Nicola Willis needs to go further.  He told Mike Hosking the Minister should be seekin...

The Regulation Minister says a small number of groups have hijacked the public submission process. ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament. The policy, which provides principles for lawmaking, received 156-thousand public submissions – 98% of those opposed. David Seymour told Mike Hosking there have been more select committee submissions in the past two years tha...

In America at the moment there is a lot of talk about the “K” shaped economy.  Car dealers see it. If you have a good, safe job, good income and you're in the markets invested in AI (before it all pops) you are feeling good.  You are the upward bit of the “K”. You're buying a flash new car with carbon add-ons.  If you've been laid off, or about to be by a robot, you hate AI because...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of November, Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche speaks on McSkimming, Coster, and what’s next for the investigation.  Health Minister Simeon Brown discusses the rollout of 12-month prescriptions, private cancer patients gaining access to publicly funded medication, and the cutting of red tape around medical conference...

John Grisham is back, but with a bit of a twist.  His legal thrillers made him a bestselling author but his latest novel is a bit of a departure, a whodunnit murder mystery titled ‘The Widow’.   Grisham writes his novels in a slightly unorthodox manner, starting with the end and looping back around.  “I learned the hard way years ago,” he told Mike Hosking.  “I wasn’t sure how...

A new festival is launching for the wine industry.  Titled ‘Sauvignon 2027’, it will celebrate the innovation and diversity of New Zealand’s most iconic wine.   It'll be welcoming global industry leaders and trade influencers to Marlborough in February.  Chair Natalie Christensen told Mike Hosking that although Sauvignon Blanc is a popular wine around the world, there’s still lots t...

A million dollar compensation deal with Watercare is only short-term relief for Auckland oyster farmers, who've lost income from a massive sewage spill in the Mahurangi River.  The issue caused by a power surge at the Warkworth pump station has meant an almost month-long halt on harvesting.  Watercare's now paid out one million dollars to Aquaculture New Zealand for distribution to 10 im...

More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments.  From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions.  Patients will still collect their repeats from the pharmacy but will no longer need to return to their doctor each time for a new script.  Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking this could save patients up to $105 per year...

Port of Auckland's pushing back against criticism of its move to raise fees.  The port's increasing peak time fees from $130 per container to $180 next year, and $350 the following year.  Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says it's one of several cost pressures facing businesses, alongside rising fuel excise taxes and soon-to-be-introduced congestion charges.  Por...

The Public Service Commissioner is saying little on the details of Andrew Coster's ongoing employment after his involvement in the Jevon McSkimming scandal.   A scathing IPCA report has found the former Police Commissioner was among those in senior police leadership who failed to properly address sex allegations against the then Deputy Police Commissioner.   Coster is now head of the Soc...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of November, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers responds to the damning IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming.  Did we get anything out of the Arms Act announcement?   Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen give their thoughts on the police and their culture and how much damage has been done to...

It seemed like a thing, until it wasn’t.  Guns are like fluoride and the MSM – they get people angsty.  Out of the Christchurch mosque attack came the idea that gun law needed amending. The amending got another look when ACT came to power because they are libertarians and people with, broadly speaking, a common-sense view of the world.  The idea that the more you restrict weaponry t...

Division within Democrats as US Senators approve the final version of a Bill that could end the weeks-long Government shutdown.   The deal from a group of Democrats and GOP leaders will go to the House of Representatives, then will need signing into law by the President.   Under the deal, the Government will reopen in exchange for a future vote on extending Affordable Care subsidies.&nbs...

Transporting New Zealand warns increases in Auckland port fees will be passed on to consumers.   Fees per container at peak times will increase from $130 to $180 in January 2026.   They'll then jump to $350 in January 2027.   Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih told Mike Hosking that it would be one thing if the port was seeing productivity gains from the increases, but they’re...

The implementation of roadside drug testing is being hailed as a huge step in the right direction.  From December, Police across Wellington can do random roadside saliva tests – screening for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine.   They'll spread to cover the whole country by mid-next year.  Drivers testing positive will need to do a second test that checks for 25 substances...

A damning report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming reveals interference and cover-ups during the "Commissioner-appointment" process.   The former Deputy Police Commissioner is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to having child sexual exploitation and bestiality material on his work devices.  A watchdog report finds some of the nation's highest ranking officers...

Auckland businesses are gearing up for a busy Wednesday next week - as hotel occupancy reaches 100%.  Forty thousand are expected from Metallica fans alone, with the rock band set to perform at Eden Park.  Meanwhile, nearly 3,800 international delegates are gathering at Aotea Centre for New Zealand's largest ever academic conference, celebrating Indigenous education over five days. ...

There’s a belief New Zealanders are no safer than they were before changes to the gun laws.  A rewrite of the Arms Act simplifies rules for licensed owners for storage, repairs and visitor use, and adds harsher penalties.  Gang members also won't be able to own a gun and semi-automatics will stay banned.   Council of Licensed Firearms Owners spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack told Mike...

The Police Commissioner says he only became aware of an investigation into Jevon McSkimming two days before taking up the top job.  The former Deputy Police Commissioner is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to having child sexual exploitation and bestiality material on his work devices.  A watchdog report finds some of the nation's highest ranking officers ignored a young woman's a...