The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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It's hardly a surprise, is it? Adrian looks at what Nicola is offering to run the place, packs a sad, and is off.
It’s a pathetic end to a tumultuous period in which we, the people who paid him, deserved an awful lot better.
The fact this information on the Orr resignation had to be dragged out of the bank by way of the Official Information Act, the rules of which were ignored as the bank failed to meet deadlines, shows...
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.
Ryan Fox: 9/10
Living the dream by winning. It rarely gets better, and another chance at a big one over this weekend.
Greta Thunberg: 2/10
Not kidnapped, just fantastically annoying. She is a good example of where your annoyingness outweighs your effect on your cause.
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The Census, and some of those numbers released this week, really are a treasure trove of not just fact and stats but, I would have thought, hope.
That astonishing move south, with the tens of thousands who have headed to the South Island and particularly Christchurch, is a framework for what the whole country could be.
A few choice decisions, a bit of get-up-and-go, a bit of cooperation and a bit of vision. There are pa...
India's set to lead an investigation into a plane crash in Ahmedabad, which has killed at least 290.
The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed onto a doctor's hostel right after take-off, heading for London's Gatwick Airport.
According to the Telegraph, the last words from the pilot were 'Mayday, no thrust, losing power, unable to lift'.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking this is the first fatal ...
Some good news for the New Zealand fashion industry.
The once troubled NZ Fashion Week has secured a three-year partnership deal with Giltrap, ensuring its future for the next few years.
It comes after the event was cancelled in 2024 due to economic uncertainty.
Owner Feroz Ali told Mike Hosking it’s going to be an amazing show this year.
He says they have a packed schedule for the five day event, with emerg...
This week there was a bit of on-air marriage counselling as Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike to Wrap the Week that was.
Kate’s been a bit sick this week, which means things have been a bit rough in their house.
Also on the agenda were some interesting stats about the survivors of plane crashes.
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of June, do we need to be concerned about the US reviewing AUKUS?
It’s a big weekend for sports with the Super Rugby semifinals and one of the most iconic motorsport races in the world, Le Mans. We speak to Brendon Hartley ahead of the race.
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson cover off Mike's marital issues, and some interesting stats on how many people survive ...
New Zealand motor racing driver Brendon Hartley is stunned by the quality of competition heading into this weekend's Le Mans 24-hour endurance race.
The prestigious race has been operating since 1928 and the winner is the car that travels the greatest distance in a 24-hour period around the 13.6km circuit.
The biggest names in vehicle manufacturing are taking part —with Genesis, Ford and McLaren joining the party next y...
The number of public servants working within Government is down slightly on this time last year.
But new Public Service data shows measured against last quarter, the number of civil servants has increased.
The data shows there were 63,238 people employed by the Government as of March this year – 2045 fewer people compared to March 2024, but an increase of 269 on the last quarter.
Economist Cameron Bagrie told M...
The Crusaders’ 27-year perfect home playoff record is on the line again as they size up the Blues for a place in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
It’s week two of the playoffs and the two teams will be facing off in tonight in Christchurch.
After that, the ‘lucky losers’, the Chiefs, will take on the Brumbies in Hamilton.
Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge told Mike Hosking that Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley keep...
Corrections is prepared for a projected spike in our prison numbers.
The Ministry of Justice projects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035 to more than 14,000 people.
New policies such as the Sentencing Reform Act and the reinstatement of the Three Strikes law are pushing the projected growth.
Corrections Custodial Services Commissioner Leigh Marsh told Mike Hosking they prepare for a lot of variability...
A former defence minister doesn't believe the US will walk away from the AUKUS security pact altogether.
The Pentagon's started a review of the agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US, which New Zealand remains open to being involved in.
Officials will assess whether the deal fits with Donald Trump's America First agenda.
Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking the US remains fundamentally committed to the partnershi...
As part of Fieldays, Federated Farmers have done the most interesting survey.
It is a snapshot, like them all. But the numbers for one lot are so stark, alarm bells should be ringing.
So, who would a farmer vote for? You would say National and you would be right.
Broadly the farming community is conservative, always has been.
That, partly, is because they are their own masters, they are hard workers, they ar...
Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them.
And he’s bringing both to Kiwi audiences early next year, travelling right across the country, stopping in 13 different cities.
He’s got a prolific career in standup, as well as being a household name in UK television, not only hosting an array of panel shows, but a regular guest on many of the rest.
Carr ha...
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of June, it's good news Thursday as we see good news for wool, good news for our food and fibre exports, and good news for our elective surgery waitlist.
You won't believe how many people are leaving Auckland and the North Island to head to Christchurch and the South Island.
Award-winning comedian Jimmy Carr is heading this way, but before that he's on t...
Christchurch is acting as a magnet for thousands of Kiwis making the move down South.
The latest Stats NZ census data shows 85,000 people moved to the South Island between 2018 and 2023.
Around half of those have gone to the Canterbury region.
ChristchurchNZ Chief Executive Ali Adams told Mike Hosking the Garden City's versatility is being recognized.
She says people are realizing you can have a brilliant ca...
Health New Zealand is outsourcing more elective operations to private facilities to ease strain on the system.
The agency aims to deliver more than 10,500 additional elective procedures by the end of June, by partnering with private hospitals to expand surgical capacity.
The target is within reach with more than 8,600 procedures complete since March.
Christchurch colorectal and general surgeon Chris Wakem...
Todd McClay says surging value and supply is behind the rise in food and fibre export revenue.
The latest forecasts project export earnings of $59.9 billion for the year ending later this month.
It's now on track to reach $65.7 billion by 2029.
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay told Mike Hosking we're seeing sectors like Horticulture raise exports by 20%.
He says for the first time ever we saw Z...
Italy’s squeezed middle class could be getting a breather.
Tax cuts are at the top of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s agenda, as she says the middle class is the backbone of the Italian production system.
She says they want to make the system fairer.
Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking she’s reduced the tax rate from around 26% to 24% so far.
She says they’re likely going to need to do a lot m...
The Finance Minister says a move to require wool carpets in state housing makes financial sense.
Nicola Willis has announced a change to Kainga Ora's supplier agreement that will see it re-open its previously nylon-only carpet tender process.
From the start of next month, all public entities will also be required to use woollen fibres where practical and appropriate.
Willis told Mike Hosking officials have told he...
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