The Mike Hosking Breakfast

The most uplifting part of the week for me in terms of news was the combination of Winston Peters and his very wise words over diet and work. 

The statistics department released the numbers of those who are working beyond 65-years-old. In fact, not just 65, but 70, 80 and 90-years-old. 

For Peters, what made the advice so useful is you can argue he has never been more relevant and effective. 

Age is one thing, but pe...

New Zealand winemakers are continuing to make moves in the US.  

Amid an uncertain market, we were the only nation in the top ten US wine suppliers to increase its volume last year. 

Data suggests it’s the 16th year in a row New Zealand wine has reported growth.  

Invivo Wine Founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking there’s big opportunities over in the States, with New Zealand wines being sold right around the coun...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of March, it’s official – Eden Park will be getting a revamp, and Auckland won't be getting a new stadium. 

Kiwi’s trust in our public institutions is eroding over time – a survey revealing it’s at its lowest point since 2022.  

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Bob Geldof with Mike as they Wrap the Week. 

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Liam Lawson has had the keys taken off him at Red Bull and will complete the Formula 1 season with the franchise's Racing Bulls development team. 

He lasted two Grands Prix before management decided to replace him with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda for his home event next weekend at Suzuka.  

The switch confirms widespread speculation. 

BBC Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson told Mike Hosking the line CEO Christian...

Trust is eroding over time in our public institutions.  

The Acumen Edelman Trust Barometer reveals 67% of New Zealanders express a sense of grievance with business, media, government and NGOs – surpassing the global average of 61%.  

Many feel overlooked by those in power and disillusioned as a result 

Acumen Chief Executive Adelle Keely says it's a wake-up call for those in charge.  

She says for the past few ...

The Finance Minister says they've over-delivered on their promise to save money from public sector job cuts. 

Latest Public Service Commission data shows the core workforce decreased 4% in the year to December 2024. 

Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the Government's expecting to save $800 million by June – double the initial target. 

Nicola Willis —the coalition government's initial Public Service Minister...

The boss of Eden Park remains hopeful of convincing the Government to help fund a major expansion. 

Auckland councillors have voted to back the upgrading of the stadium over the building of a new arena near the waterfront. 

But Eden Park has yet to secure any public funding. 

Chief Executive Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking work will now begin on making a case to government. 

He says while everyone's doing it toug...

A review confirms better access to care should be a key priority. 

Health New Zealand's released a Clinical Quality and Safety Review using data from the past decade. 

It reveals the number of people waiting more than four months to see a specialist tripled between 2020 and 2023.  

Royal College of GPs Medical Director Luke Bradford told Mike Hosking fewer people are also choosing not to access care, especially since...

The problem with Red Bull and Liam Lawson is several fold. 

One, the most egregious part is, if the reports are true, that Honda offered another $10 million to get their man Yuki Tsunoda in the seat. This is not new, they have done so before but were rebuffed. 

Two, next weekend would be the first track Liam had actually driven on previously. Red Bull would have known this when they hired him. To have two races on unknown...

Is there anybody who doesn’t know the name Bob Geldof? 

Along with the Sex Pistols and the Clash, Geldof and the Boomtown Rats are attributed with changing the face of music. 

A significant part is due to the Live Aid concert and Geldof’s activism – which is part of the reason he’s made his way to our shores. 

Geldof has a couple of dates lined up in New Zealand, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and t...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of March, the banks are continuing to call for capital rules to be eased. But Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews is warning against it. 

We get reactions to the new sentencing and drug driving testing laws coming into place. 

Fonterra's CEO Miles Hurrell defends the proposal to sell of the company's consumer brands, like Anchor. 

And the ...

Fonterra’s elaborating on the details of their consumer brand sell-off. 

The conundrum comes off the back of a monster half year result in which operating profit rose to 16%. 

The planned divestment could see brands like Anchor and Mainland sold off. 

CEO Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking the key for any good business is knowing what you’re good at.  

He says that over the years, the returns as an ingredients busi...

Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull in Formula 1 remains gridlocked by speculation. 

Reports suggest Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda will swap with Lawson for the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend, joining defending world champion teammate Max Verstappen. 

Lawson's opportunities have been slim on unfamiliar tracks in a new car thus far, one of which was in the wet at Melbourne. 

Formula 1 Journalist Chris Medland told M...

There's confidence roadside drug testing won't pick up prescription drugs. 

Legislation giving police powers to do random saliva tests has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. 

Police should be ready to use tests late this year. 

Transport Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking there will be two tests at the roadside. 

He says it will be testing for cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana. 

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The Law Association is calling the recent passing of sentencing law changes a great example of democracy in action.

The new law caps the sentence discounts judges can apply at 40% and adds new aggravating factors.

Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade told Mike Hosking issues raised —such as the wish to see the sentencing reduction proposals softened— were taken on board.

She says many select committee submitters shared...

A careful balancing act on how far banks should have to go to prepare for a rainy day. 

Parliament's Finance Select Committee is currently seeking feedback on whether the Reserve Bank's capital requirements for banks should be changed. 

The current rules are stringent and costly. 

Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews told Mike Hosking we also can't go too far the other way. 

She says if a bank fails,...

Lindsay McKenzie is still busy at work. 

You will have forgotten the name because like so much news these days, it's hot stuff until it isn't. 

Lindsay is the bloke that was appointed to watch over Wellington Council because of their dysfunction. 

He has just written his second report. His first report seemed sort of sympathetic. Yes, they were a mess, but they were decent people sort of thing. 

His second repor...