The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Am I joining too many dots? 

I wonder aloud whether the Government and the Prime Minister, having had by any measure a very good week, has at last got the message that some action, as opposed to yak, might be what the punter wants a bit more of? 

There's been several solid health changes; more doctors already here to be parked at GP's, more nurses and scripts via tech when we want them. I mean, the idea that getting a scr...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th of March, Phil Goff has lost his job as the High Commissioner to the UK – was it warranted? 

The Black Caps are preparing to clash against India for the Champions Trophy final and Tom Latham joined to break down the campaign to date. 

And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discussed the ventures of nepo babies and the raft of resignations and job losses as they Wrap...

Intense weather conditions are kicking off along the southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales coast as Cyclone Alfred inches closer. 

It's within 200 kilometres, and is expected to make landfall overnight. 

Energy providers report more than 35,000 homes and businesses are now without power. 

Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking residents are feeling the effects of the tropical cyclon...

There’s the race that stops the nation, and a new one that’s about to. 

The NZB Kiwi will take place for the first time at Ellerslie Racecourse tomorrow – our country’s richest sporting occasion. 

It’s a new race and a new format, with $3.5 million in prize money on the line.  

It’s the brainchild of Warriors Boss and former New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Chair Cameron George, who told Mike Hosking it’s put the indu...

The Black Caps are on the verge of another historic win. 

They’ll face India in the Champions Trophy final this Sunday evening – a clash that seems to be India’s to lose. 

Black Cap Tom Latham told Mike Hosking the performance they put out yesterday was pretty much exactly what they wanted, and they couldn’t have asked for anything more. 

He says they have every chance of, if they put out a good performance, beating ...

A former High Commissioner to the UK says while they feel bad for Phil Goff, Winston Peters was right to sack him. 

The Foreign Minister stepped in to fire Goff over comments made questioning Donald Trump's understanding of history at a public event. 

Sir Lockwood Smith was in the role from 2013 to 2017 and told Mike Hosking those kinds of comments aren't acceptable. 

He says the High Commissioner acts as the voice o...

There’s a belief outgoing Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran's lack of aviation experience may have hurt his career. 

He's announced he'll leave the company in October. 

Foran's told his board the time's right to step down, and the airline is well set up for the future. 

Forsyth Barr head of research, Andy Bowley told Mike Hosking Foran's had to deal with Covid, a national recession, and engine maintenance issues throug...

The fact Adrian Orr is leaving is excellent. 

It shows a level of accountability and responsibility for what has been a ruinous period for the New Zealand economy. 

The receipts and reviews are in, and the story is stark. 

We have been hit harder than any other country in the OECD. 

We had three recessions while most countries, as a result of the Covid plan, had none. 

Grant Robertson carries some blame for...

Northland has a bit of a problem – a horse poo problem.  

It’s enough of an issue that a bylaw is being considered that would hold riders accountable for their animal’s droppings. 

However, riders have expressed concern over the risks of collecting the manure near busy roads.  

Far North Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford told Mike Hosking the bylaw wouldn’t impact people riding on roads, just those in public spaces like t...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 6th of March, Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has quit, so what is his legacy? And what's next for the Reserve Bank? 

We fact check the almost two hour long speech from Donald Trump to Congress yesterday. 

Kiwi chef Peter Gordon gives an insight into the current state of the restaurant industry - and tells us how to make a good meatball! 

Get the Mike Hosk...

An urge for Kiwis to not worry about market impacts from Donald Trump's tariffs on their KiwiSaver. 

The US President's slapped import levies on Canada, China, and Mexico, and has signalled more for other countries. 

Trump says he's spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over easing tariffs on the auto sector. 

But Milford Asset Management head of KiwiSaver Murray Harris told Mike Hosking it's a long term...

Our air traffic management provider's signalling its own prices will soar, come July. 

Airways NZ's proposing a 7.7% price rise for airlines – a per seat increase of up to $2.80. 

Air New Zealand warns it could bring detrimental impacts, while the Aviation Industry Association struggles to see how it could be justified. 

Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Mike Hosking she's not a fa...

The Education Minister says there's no argument for getting rid of some NCEA tests over fears some students will end up with no credits. 

RNZ reports principals from some of the country's poorest communities, want the Government to scrap new reading, writing, and maths tests. 

They say a number of Māori or Pacific students could end up leaving school without a qualification. 

Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking she is a...

Kiwi Chef Peter Gordon is a staple of New Zealand’s hospitality industry – but he’s had a bit of a change in focus recently. 

Hawke’s Bay is set to host New Zealand’s first ever Meatball Festival, with up to 25 vendors filling the city’s CBD on March 14th. 

Gordon will share his years of experience with students at the newly reopened Eastern Institute of Technology Culinary School, rolling out a special recipe he’s create...

It's been a peaceful night for the Pope as he continues his three-week recovery from a severe respiratory infection 

The 88-year-old was first treated for bronchitis before being diagnosed with double pneumonia in both lungs. 

The Vatican says he wore a ventilation mask overnight to help him breathe, following two episodes of acute respiratory failure earlier this week. 

Europe Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosk...

A former Reserve Bank senior staffer ranks Adrien Orr as the least competent Reserve Bank Governor New Zealand's ever had. 

Orr's announced he's quitting two years into his second five year tenure. 

Geof Mortlock told Mike Hosking there's been many negative results from his monetary policies. 

He contends Orr has left New Zealand taxpayers with more than $10 billion of debt. 

His shock exit announcement yesterda...

I am thrilled for the White Island company that had their conviction quashed on appeal on Friday. 

White Island and its judicial process has worried me from the get go. 

Work and Safety appeared to panic in their response to the disaster. 

Make no mistake, what happened at the island was a disaster and a tragedy. But it was a natural disaster and tragedy, and what level of legal recompense was required was questionab...