The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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...

The Finance Minister says the Government's going to have to do something about Superannuation.  

An OECD report warns if current policy settings continue, we could be spending 5% more of our GDP on health, long-term care, and pensions by 2060. 

Minister Nicola Willis says the cost for superannuation is going up billions of dollars, while there are fewer workers for every pensioner.  

She told Mike Hosking the cost is...

I do worry about Paul Goldsmith's ability to make a decision. 

The BSA and its abolition is a “done by morning tea, let's move onto the important stuff” sort of thing. 

And yet he seems to have been waxing and waning and pontificating for the past two years of Government. 

At last, he has got there. The Broadcasting Standards Authority is over and thank the good Lord for that. 

It was from another time: pre-stre...

Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Mel Parsons’ new album will be able to experience it live, the Kiwi singer taking it on tour. 

Earlier this morning she announced a seven-date tour for her upcoming album ‘Castle Hill’, named for the remote Southern Alps town in which it was recorded.  

The album is due out in August, but half a dozen singles have already been released, including Post High Slide, Brick By Brick’, and h...

Fresh conflict between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. 

Trump launched another attack on the Pope, suggesting he believes it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, and claiming his stance is endangering people. 

The Pope made no such claims and responded to the attack by saying the mission of the church is to preach the Gospel and to preach peace, and people were free to criticise him for it.  

Italy C...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA’s Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, while UVisa Director Tobias Tohill gives his thoughts on what the new citizenship test should look like.  

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is back from Singapore, discussing infrastructure, the fuel deal, and the results of a poll on the Government’s handling of the fuel crisis.&...

Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth. 

Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3% in the March quarter. 

Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says businesses he's talked to aren't yet looking to shed staff. 

He told Mike Hosking that they can see it’s going to get better when the conflict ends, and they want those good peop...

Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past.  

The City Council's agreed to engage with interested parties, including social housing providers, iwi, and private developers.  

It's identified more than 10 hectares of land, split across 11 parts of the quake damaged zone, suitable for housing. 

Phil Mauger told Mike Hosking work will be needed on the foundations, but it's s...

The Prime Minister says we have serious work to do on our infrastructure compared to Singapore. 

He's returned from the country this week, where a deal was formally signed to ensure trade keeps flowing during disruptions – securing fuel for New Zealand and food for Singapore. 

This comes as the former boss of Auckland's City Rail Link claims the project could have cost 50% less – ballooning to an estimated 5.5 billion dol...