The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Far-right politician Pauline Hanson's party One Nation has seen an unexpected surge in popularity ahead of this year's election, and Hanson's stardom has skyrocketed as a result. 

Australia correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking about his encounter with her at a local football club.

"She walked in and got a standing ovation from people, and then a queue formed to her right of mainly young people I would say. And they...

You know exactly how today is going to go.

The Prime Minister does the media rounds this morning. There will be no shortage of cortisol spiked journalists hanging off every word, double dissecting every pause and utterance—many of them desperate to write something disparaging about a man they’ve already decided they dislike.

I wouldn’t be Luxon for quids. He’s been dealt a shit hand.

Worse than the media, though, are the stirrers i...

After briefly re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran closed it again after the US did not meet demands to unblock Iranian ports.

Former US Army Major General told Mike Hosking, "unfortunately, I have to say that the Iranians have assessed the situation probably the most accurate, which is there's inconsistency on the American position, and we just don't know where this is going."

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Yesterday New Zealand First announced a campaign policy to break up New Zealand's supermarket duopoly.

Woolworths and Foodstuffs currently control over 80 percent of the grocery market.

NZ First leader Winston Peters told Mike Hosking he isn't pursuing this now because, "the National Party is not for it, the ACT Party is not for it. I mean, they've got their policies which are to stagger on with the Commerce Commission that's ...

The Prime Minister's rubbishing the latest poll - showing the left bloc in a position to win the election.

The 1 News Verian Poll has the left on 66 seats to the right bloc's 58 - assuming Te Pāti Māori keeps its six seats.

Our newsroom understands multiple MPs are believed to be unhappy with Luxon’s performance and want his leadership discussed.

Christopher Luxon has been rejecting talk of a challenge to his leadership - and says ...

The Government has quietly agreed to repeal a number of references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi within laws, and amending others.

Despite ongoing conversations since February, no one from within the Government had spoken publicly about the move or made any announcement.

The Ministry of Justice said this would ensure “better outcomes and more consistent decision-making”.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Mike H...

A bloke called Roman Gofman could be the key to all this. 

Gofman is the incoming Director of Mossad. 

If you believe the story about the war, Netanyahu got the intel that the heavyweights in Iran would all be in the same room on that fateful Saturday. So, if there was ever a time to strike this was it. 

Netanyahu convinced Trump. 

Netanyahu was advised by Gofman, who also believed that if you hit them hard they...

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 war: 6/10 

Mark my words, this is closer to the end than many think. Round two of talks, a squeeze on the Strait – the Iranians are about to capitulate.  

Moana Pasifika: 4/10 

In a competition already lacking sparkle, this can't have helped. And also, perhaps a l...

Not a lot of coverage has been given to the failed appeal by Tony Gibson. 

He was the head of the Port of Auckland, a worker died and he was charged under health and safety and found guilty. 

It was the Health and Safety at Work Act of 2015, and he was the first person of a large operation to be charged and found guilty under it. 

This in no way takes away from the tragedy and seriousness of the accident. 

But t...

A major fire at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries isn't expected to have much effect on national prices.  

The fire at Viva Energy's Geelong facility will hinder its ability to make petrol, but it can still produce diesel and jet fuel. 

It's one of only two sites in Australia and produces 10% of the country's fuel. 

Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking the fire underlines the perilous n...

The Nurses Organisation says violence in emergency departments will worsen if systemic issues aren't addressed. 

Figures released under the Official Information Act show more than 7,500 reports of violence against healthcare staff were logged last year, matching the year before, but up significantly on 2023. 

Just over 1000 reports came from emergency departments. 

Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter told Mike ...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 17th of April, it's coup Friday! Chris Bishop was on to talk WOFs but after rumours of a National Party leadership challenge, the Minister had some tough questions to answer.  

Boris Johnson's former economic advisor Gerard Lyons discusses the IMF report and whether the world is heading into a global recession. 

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk the potential coup...

All systems are go at Ruapuna ahead of the maiden South Island Supercars event. 

The programme has a fourth race added after a postponement due to weather last week in Taupo. 

More than 20,000 attendees are expected each day. 

Canterbury Car Club GM Mark Wederall told Mike Hosking in comparison their biggest event, the Skope Classic, gets about seven to eight thousand across the entire weekend.  

He says the buz...

The world could pay a high price for the US launching war on Iran.  

Global shipping's in turmoil as Donald Trump's naval blockade increases uncertainty, although he's hinting peace talks could resume. 

The International Monetary Fund's warning a prolonged conflict could tilt the global economy towards recession. 

Former Chief Economic Advisor to Boris Johnson, Gerard Lyons told Mike Hosking that from an economic per...

Removal of Iran’s enriched uranium will be a “very, very complex assignment” that would take many months – and that’s if Iran has actually agreed to its removal. 

US President Donald Trump told reporters this morning that Iran had agreed to give up its enriched uranium, but that had raised plenty of questions, US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking. 

The 444.9kg of uranium, enriched up to 60% purity, was left o...

There’s a sense of scepticism around a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.  

Donald Trump's declaring victory after announcing the two countries and militant group Hezbollah will pause fighting for ten days.  

But Israel's refusing to move its thousands of troops out of southern Lebanon.  

Middle East journalist Gordon Robison told Mike Hosking it's too soon to say how this ceasefire will go.  

He says the Middle East...

A senior National MP insists the party is focused on governing, despite growing unrest around Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership.  

Our newsroom understands from three sources that a fortnight ago, Luxon didn’t respond to the party’s whip Stuart Smith, who tried to raise concerns about his support in caucus. 

It’s understood MPs pushing for change could make a move in the next fortnight, with the Prime Minister...