The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Cabinet discussions are continuing over whether New Zealand will recognise the State of Palestine.

A number of countries have said they'll recognise Palestine next week at a UN meeting.

Chris Luxon says recognition is a complex issue and that there's a range of views to consider, and the Government will make its own decision on whether recognition is appropriate.

The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking an announcement on the matter, w...

Excitement over the Government's change in event funding, with its newly announced $70million tourism package. 

It includes $40million to secure large-scale international events from next year and a ten-million-dollar fund to support existing events. 

Eccles Entertainment Founder Brent Eccles [eck ils] says the main change is now concerts can access major event funding, which will have a huge impact. 

He says in the ...

New data from Corrections,  reveals more than 3,000 gang members and associates make up the just over 10,000 sentenced and remand prisoners.

It equates to about a third of the country's estimated gang population. 

Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis says the chances of rehabilitation for these inmates is low. 

He says it needs to be possible for prisons to separate people,  based on their intentio...

The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s death continues as politicians, commentators and celebrities weigh-in on the situation. 

The likes of Stephen King, Ted Cruz and President Trump have all commented on the situation – with King and Cruz butting heads on twitter.  

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the investigation into the killing is ongoing.  

He said that only the roommate of the suspected shoote...

Hasn’t working from home become funny? 

Seek have produced a thing called Money Matters, and they look at work-life balance. 

Actually, hasn’t that become a thing as well – work-life balance. I can't place it exactly, but it seems like a Covid thing. The world changed and so did we. 

Working hard is now so last year, or so last decade. We all long for work-life balance with a good sprinkling of mental health days.&nb...

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 cathedral: 7/10 

If I wasn’t from Christchurch, I doubt I'd be gripped, but that thing is in such desperate need of being sorted so a new plan is most welcome. 

The by-election: 3/10 

A bust on every level, but mostly for the lack of interest in basic democracy. 

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My uplifting story of the week involves charter schools. 

Charter schools are the little idea that could. Or maybe they are the big game-changing idea that could. 

We heard this week of the first public school wanting to explore the charter route. 

It's in Northland and it's being driven by the realisation that what they currently do doesn’t work for their kids. 

And that is the genesis of the charter school thi...

The New Zealand Army is embracing the race to the latest drone technology. 

A tri-service team is being sent to the UK for the Military Drone Racing Tournament. 

It aims to develop the Defence Force’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities as drones become a key part of combat systems.  

Major Richard Adams, the NZ Army’s lead on Uncrewed Aerial Systems, told Mike Hosking that if you look at what...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of September, a new school subject list has been announced, and there’s an emphasis on artificial intelligence.  

There’s a new plan to restore the Christ Church Cathedral, coming not a moment, or a year, too soon.  

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk Mike's gift and Noeline Taurua's suspension as they Wrap the Week. 

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Authorities say they are making significant progress in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer.  

The highly influential conservative activist and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday morning.  

Investigators say they've recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle and have good quality video of their latest suspect. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking th...

Voter turnout could be an issue for a proposal to introduce binding referendums on major council spending projects. 

The Local Government Business Forum has released a report in favour of holding referendums for significant projects exceeding $500 per ratepayer. 

It says it should only apply to non-essentials, preserving councils' ability to invest in key utilities like water and transport.   

Forum Secretary Ni...

There's cautious optimism in the construction sector and hopes the economy will improve.  

The Master Builders State of the Sector Report cites remaining demand issues like consumer confidence.  

The report finds 66% of people describe their recent build as a positive and a similar number of people report no significant delays. 

CEO Ankit Sharma told Mike Hosking regions are leading the way while urban centres like A...

The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild could be the last milestone for the Garden City to thrive.  

Work will begin next year to complete the nave, entrance way, tower, and restore the rose window by 2030. 

This halves the funding to about $40 million, with the Anglican Church pledging another $20 million. 

Reinstatement Director Mark Stewart told Mike Hosking they've been working on this for years and have a robust pla...

The Education Minister says a lot of schools were already trying to teach some of the new curriculum subjects. 

A new list of study topics has been unveiled as part of a refresh of the national curriculum from 2028. 

It places greater emphasis on the STEM subjects and adds Civics, Politics and Philosophy, and Media and Journalism. 

Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking a lot of schools were trying their best to teach some...

As the teachers maybe, maybe not accept their pay offers and maybe, maybe not go on strike yet again, I can't help but worry about the new recruits. 

We were busy celebrating just last week, enrolments to become teachers have gone up markedly – big, big increases. 

This seems, on the surface anyway, to in part be a solution to a long-term problem, i.e. our permanent shortage in a profession that has lost its lustre. 

New Zealand’s finance leaders are more confident for the year ahead. 

A new report from the Hunter Campbell Group shows an uptick in confidence from CFOs, with 38% expecting modest to strong growth over the next 12 months – up from 31% last year. 

But on the flip side, confidence in the Government’s ‘responsiveness’ remains low across the board. 

Hunter Campbell Managing Partner Lee Marshall told Mike Hosking they’re...

It’s time for the business end of the NRL season. 

The Warriors have finished 6th, securing a home final against the Penrith Panthers, but losing a couple more players to injury. 

Coach Andrew Webster says after their loss to the Manly Sea Eagles over the weekend, the real season starts now.  

Webster told Mike Hosking that he wants them to be judged on where they are now and what’s about to happen. 

He says the...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of September, the Government are looking at the idea of guilty until proven innocent when it comes to shoplifting. 

MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and Mike provides the latest details throughout the morning. 

Warriors coach Andrew Webster details how the Warriors are going to win this weekend in their do-or-di...