The Mike Hosking Breakfast

US ships are preparing to block Iran's ports as both sides continue to trade strikes. 

Donald Trump's abandoned his earlier threat of a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will be replaced by trade deals with Gulf states. 

The global oil price benchmark Brent Crude is hovering around US$85 – one of its highest points in a month. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking tha...

Today on Politics Wednesday Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week thus far. 

ACT has announced Paul Henry as a candidate in this year’s election – do they have any advice for the former broadcaster? 

And the Opportunity Party’s popularity has been growing – do they have a shot at making it into government this year? 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15th of July, have global fuel worries spiked —again— amid the latest flip-flopping from the US? 

Paul Henry is the highest-profile name to announce his political run —joining ACT— so Mike puts an old friend through his paces. 

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss the celeb power in politics and the Opportunity Party’s chances ...

Another positive sign for the economy. 

Kiwi manufacturer Skellerup —who makes everything from gumboots to industrial rubber products— has lifted its annual profit forecast to as much as $65 million. 

They credit stronger than expected US demand for the increase. 

CEO Graham Leaming told Mike Hosking they thought tariffs and the conflict in the Middle East might drive inflation and dampen demand in the US...

It's thought a small dip in international visitors is nothing to worry about. 

International arrivals fell 1.8% between April and May, but remain 6.7% higher than a year ago. 

Australia and China continue to be New Zealand's biggest visitor markets, despite fewer arrivals from the UK and the United States. 

Tourism Holdings Limited chief executive Grant Webster told Mike Hosking tourism was growing well before Covid,...

There’s more evidence the mass exodus to Australia appears to be turning a corner. 

Latest Stats NZ figures show net migration from New Zealand to Australia last year was down 8.4% compared to the year before. 

Newstalk ZB analysis of official Australian data has revealed a similar trend. 

Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking there's a feeling the tide is turning, which can in turn prom...

Paul Henry's promising his desire to instigate change is genuine, and he won't be wasting any time if he makes it into Parliament.  

The former broadcaster's running as a list MP for the ACT party this election and has expressed his desire to become a minister.  

Henry told Mike Hosking he knows the work is hard, and not always fun.  

The 65-year-old says maybe he should have thought more about it, but he has conside...

There is confidence global economic resilience is growing in response to volatile oil prices and conflict in the Middle East. 

The US will soon block Iranian ports again, but Donald Trump's abandoned his plan for a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 

It comes as the US and Iran continue to trade strikes and oil prices climb to their highest point in a month. 

Boris Johnson's Former Chief Economic ...

Maybe India said it better than we did. 

But to be clear, here is what India says: the 5000 Kiwi visas as part of our FTA are about "mobility, not migration". 

Immigration and mobility of skilled manpower are two different issues altogether. 

Chief stirrer Winston Peters claims the Indians were not aware of the limits placed on temporary visas – it would appear he is wrong. 

Time will prove the other issue...

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...