The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Sir Scott Dixon has revealed he sat on an IndyCar move for months before deciding to leave his long-time team. 

The six-time series champion will join rival Arrow McLaren for 2027 on a two-year deal, following a 25th campaign this year with Chip Ganassi. 

Dixon told Mike Hosking he's kept his current employers in the loop since first toying with a move last September. 

He says it was not an easy decision by any means...

Fonterra's lowered this season's forecast milk payout following the recent drop in global dairy prices. 

The midpoint has dropped from $9.75 to $9.25 – well below the $9.70 payout currently forecast for last season. 

Prices at Global Dairy Trade auctions have fallen 11% since the opening forecast was announced in May. 

Fonterra CEO Richard Allen told Mike Hosking demand has been softer than anticipated, while p...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14th of July, it's a morning of knighthoods – Sir John Key looks at our state of economic play after yet another positive economic report for the country and responds to criticism of the India Free Trade Agreement.  

Sir Ian Mune pays tribute to the life and career of Sir Sam Neill after his passing at 78-years-old. 

Sir Scott Dixon explains why he moved to...

The world is mourning Sir Sam Neill – a Kiwi icon who's career spanned more than five decades. 

The 78-year-old died suddenly in a Sydney hospital after revealing earlier this year he was cancer-free.  

Neill has more than 150 acting credits to his name, including Jurassic Park, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders. 

Award-winning actor and director Sir Ian Mune told Mike Hosking their friendship goes back more than 5...

Sir John Key isn't holding back on what he thinks about critics of the India Free Trade Agreement – like Winston Peters. 

The New Zealand First Leader has raised fresh concerns about the deal, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Zealand was committed to investing billions into the Indian economy. 

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says we've only committed to promoting investment. 

Former Prime Mi...

Auckland is set to the be the new hub for premium travel with the launch of a private jet headquarters. 

Swissport’s executive aviation unit, PrivatPort, has signed a deal today with Auckland-based private equity firm SO Capital. 

It could make business and premium air travel into and around New Zealand easier. 

SO Capital Chief Executive Shah Aslam told Mike Hosking Air Napier will become the first New Zealand...

There’s relief after confirmation the economy, at this stage, is headed in the right direction.  

The latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index shows the sector —which accounts for most economic activity— grew in June. 

Good results in transport and storage offset a contraction in hospitality. 

BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking this is an important result.  &...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of July, we've upgraded our relationship with India and Modi, so what does this 'Strategic Partnership' mean for us?  

David Seymour is the Acting Prime Minister and joins on the Modi visit, the social media ban and why we can't build anything on time or on budget in this country.  

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville cover off a huge weekend of sport - the All...

What's working for the Government at the moment is the economy.

The economy looks like it's coming right, in time to milk it all the way to the election.

So the Roads of National Significance reset is what you would loosely call a setback, if not a dead rat.

This country has become famous for talking big and doing little, for promising things that never happen.

As that reputation built up over many years and many Governments, you h...

David Seymour's been left in awe of the Indian Prime Minister's x-factor. 

Narendra Modi stopped by Auckland on Saturday, attending a series of business, political and community events.

He and Chris Luxon agreed to attempt to double two-way trade by 2030.

Acting Prime Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking that he heard Modi speak at a rally, which he attended out of political nerd-ism. 

He says Modi's a cross between a...

The Employers and Manufacturers Association is pushing for a bipartisan approach to business policy ahead of the election.

The EMA wants greater certainty for businesses. Including plans for manufacturing, a clear energy future and stable settings. 

Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that as long as everyone can agree on the major settings, it shouldn't matter which government gets in. 

He says the changing ...

Long-time US Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away.

President Donald Trump said he was saddened by Graham's passing, despite the two having a chequered past. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that when Graham was running against Trump, he called him a 'kook, crazy and unfit for office' prior to the 2016 election.

However once Trump emerged as the leading candidate, he changed his narrative.

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Trade Minister Todd McClay's praising the success of the Indian Prime Minister's weekend visit. 

Narendra Modi swept through Auckland on Saturday off the back of our Free Trade Agreement, mapping out a path to 2030 with Prime Minister Chris Luxon.

Todd McClay told Mike Hosking that the meetings were positive, and the Government's fulfilled its promise of making a growth in Indian relations, a strategic priority. 

He says ...

You may remember that Morgan McSweeney was one of Keir Starmer's fall guys in the Mandelson scandal. 

He ran the Labour Party's 2024 campaign that saw Labour land a comparatively small amount of the vote (37%) in exactly the right places to give them a stonking great majority and end 14 years of Tory rule. 

It ended badly for McSweeney. It's ending badly for Starmer, and a bloke who never got elected by Britain is going t...

Hard-right politician Nigel Farage is resigning from UK Parliament, only to stand again.  

The Reform Party Leader's running in the Clacton by-election after triggering a vote when he stood down as MP.  

He remains under financial scrutiny for not declaring a £5 million gift, but currently only has joke-candidate Count Binface standing in his way. 

UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking he's sure he'll win, de...

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 World Cup: 8/10 

Even a person like me who has minimal, if any, interest in football at the best of times is increasingly mesmerised by people like Messi and teams like England. It's why it’s the biggest sport there is. 

The Reserve Bank: 5/10 

Read the room poorly. Don't cock up t...

You can't bag the Monetary Policy Committee. 

Well, you can, but in this case, you would be fairly churlish. 

Personally, I would have held, but given the vote was done by consensus I clearly would have been a lone voice. 

Three hikes are coming, we may get them every other meeting, and we will end up with a cash rate of 3.25%. 

If you want the glass half full, look at Australia. Their cash rate is well into the...