The Mike Hosking Breakfast

It's hard to believe that superannuation is still a “thing”.

The OECD report told us we need to bump the age.

Nicola Willis told us Friday we have to do something. The Prime Minister then goes on Newstalk ZB and tells us they will campaign, again, on bumping up the age.

We should not be here.

In 1982 when I started work at the age of 16 it was very clearly in my mind that I had to sort my future financially, given the debate at the...

One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, had a historic win in the Farrar by-election in the weekend. 

The victorious One Nation candidate, David Farley, said "people just want change, it's as simple as that."

At a victory party Hanson addressed supporters saying, "we're coming after those other seats".

Australian correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to chat about the result. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 11th of May, are we worried about the amount of cops leaving to Australia? Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says we simply can't keep up with their pay.

The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking to talk fees free getting scrapped, superannuation and golden visa events.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk Auckland FC, the Phoenix women through to the final and Mike and Sa...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio to discuss two major policy changes announced last week - abolishing fees free study, and raising the age of superannuation. 

Luxon said that although the changes may not be 'politically popular' they are important, and other party's aren't brave enough to agree. 

"I think they're being quite dishonest in terms of not facing up to the challenge that we've got ...

Independent Economist and Property Commentator Tony Alexander regularly surveys real estate agents. 

His latest survey found that 44% feel prices are falling in the area, 51% see fewer people that open homes, and 50% are seeing fewer investors.

Alexander contributes this to a number of reasons including global conflict and job instability, but first-home buyers are remaining strong. 

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In an investigation of all New Zealand private schools the NZ Herald found that more colleges than ever are charging $30,000-plus in tuition fees with an average 4.2% tuition rise this year, the smallest increase in three years.

Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO Guy Pascoe told Mike Hosking the jump in fees can be attributed to rising cost of living, but that hasn't impacted tuition numbers.

"We still see pretty strong demand ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine was nearing an end on the first day of a United States-brokered ceasefire, despite mutual accusations of violations.

Editor of New Voice of Ukraine Euan McDonald told Mike Hosking, "Putin makes these statements occasionally but, what we haven't seen really, is any major change in the situation.

"So there's not really any evidence that the war could be coming to an end. In fac...

The latest cab off the rank in things Australia is doing that we suggested we might, is some sort of deal with tech around local news. 

Australia led off the batting with the social media ban that has been picked up and run with all over the world. 

It doesn't necessarily work, but people in various jurisdictions feel good enough about it and it may well be that enough people are affected for it to be judged some sort of ...

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. 

The Warriors: 7/10 

There is a roll-on here, a real consistency, and two more easy points this weekend.   

Food scrap bins: 2/10 

They're not used, they're made of plastic, they blow all over the neighbourhood. The 40% shows a bad idea is a bad idea, whether it's on the whit...

Why now Sean? 

I had Covid vibes when I read Sean Sweeney's thinking about the CRL. 

It was Covid vibes because during that period I cannot tell you how many people I know and regularly dealt with, whether it was people in the media or people from business, who said one thing about the Government and their handling of lockdowns and the economy in private, and something completely different in public. 

So Sean, having...

Chaotic scenes in Australia as three women linked to Islamic State return home to face crimes against humanity and terror charges. 

The women travelled with their partners to the Middle East more than a decade ago, and they say they wanted to come home for their Australian children. 

They may face court as early as today. 

Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking a scuffle broke out at Melbourne Airport...

Iran's expected to respond to the US's proposal to end the conflict sometime today.  

Yesterday, Axios reported a one-page 14-point memorandum of understanding was being discussed to formally end the war.  

The memo aims to set up negotiations for limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities, releasing billions-of-dollars in frozen assets, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 

US Correspondent Simon Marks told Mike Hosking th...

A couple of weeks ago, Mike received a gift and a lovely note from one of his youngest fans – 10-year-old Freddie. 

In all his decades of being on the air, he thought it was the first time he’s ever been sent a gift from someone so young. And, it was excellently decorated by Freddie’s 7-year-old sister, Harriet.  

The show is now a big fan of Freddie, so they decided to give him a call and extend a special invitation.&nbs...

The Crusaders are back in their brand-new stadium. 

After christening the One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Waratahs during Super Round, tonight's clash will see them go head-to-head with the Blues. 

Over 73 thousand fans walked through the stadium during its opening weekend, and it looks like it will be packed out tonight, tickets expected to sell out.  

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge told Mike Hosking th...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses the OECD report on the future impact of our current Superannuation settings.  

NZR Chairman David Kirk answers questions about the new CEO, new President, and the economic state of rugby in this country. 

And on Wrapping the Week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson listen in as Mike calls a young fan with a special in...

New Zealand Rugby's global search for a new chief executive has led them back to their own offices. 

Steve Lancaster has been confirmed as the new boss of NZR. 

The former Crusader has been serving as the interim CEO for the last six months, having stepped up from his role as general manager of community rugby.  

Chairman David Kirk told Mike Hosking that originally they didn’t have a strong understanding of the exec...

City Rail Link cost concerns are re-igniting calls for a shake up to the way we approach infrastructure.

The project's former boss Sean Sweeney claims the build could've been completed at half the estimated $5.5 billion.

It sparked Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to announce a full review of the project after it's opened later this year.

Civil Contractors New Zealand CEO Alan Pollard told Mike Hosking Sweeney's views line up w...

The Conservation Minister says there's huge opportunity for conservation land to generate the country more money. 

A bill's been lodged, promising major reforms aimed at speeding up the DOC sign-off process for concessions on conservation land. 

It would also see overseas visitors charged to visit certain sites – estimated to raise around $60 million a year to go to conservation. 

Tama Potaka told Mike Hosking he's c...