The Mike Hosking Breakfast

It is budget week in Australia, but the UN’s assembly’s vote to approve resolution granting Palestine new rights is dominating debate in federal parliament.  

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong called the vote a move toward a two-state solution that would lead to greater security for Israel and Palestine. Opposition spokesman accused the government of undermining decades of bipartisanship....

As cold weather continues to grip the country amid uncertainty about power supplies, consumers are being urged to make sure they are getting the best deal on their electricity. 

Consumer Advocacy Council Chair Deborah Hart tells Mike Hosking that electricity bills can be terribly complicated and confusing, making it hard to compare prices.  

Hart believes power companies should be required to have ...

From July 1, Auckland CBD residents and visitors will be stung with new 24-hour parking charges covering overnight, weekends and public holidays.  

Mayor Wayne Brown has expressed dissatisfaction about the change, and CBD workers are residents say they were blindsided. 

Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage tells Mike Hosking this is not a helpful time for Auckland Transport to find revenue...

One in eight Auckland homes on sale are at risk of selling for a loss or minimal profit, according to OneRoof data. 

Since skyrocketing to a record high of $1.58 million, prices have fallen around 19 percent, while interest rates have jumped sharply. 

OneRoof Editor Owen Vaughan tells Mike Hosking people are selling homes in a stress point due to high mortgage interest rates. 

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Israel’s military operations intensified in Rafah over the weekend.  

US President Joe Biden has issued a warning to Israel that he won’t supply weapons if they move into Rafah.  

Meanwhile, New Zealand has voted in favour of a UN Palestine resolution.  

International relations expert Geoffrey Miller tells Mike Hosking that the conflict will play a huge part in the US election this ye...

The Education Review Office (ERO) found new teachers are not being set up to succeed and need more support. 

Nearly two-thirds of principals reported teachers are coming to the role unprepared. More than a quarter of new teachers say their initial teacher education was ineffective. 

Education Minister Erica Stanford tells Mike Hosking strengthening initial teacher education is a priority. 

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1.4 million refugees are fleeing for their lives yet again, amid warnings that Israel intends to move with force.  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is clear in his signaling that Rafah will be pummeled in order to take the remaining Hamas contingents. The US will not supply heavy bombs for this type of campaign, as the US State Department has issued a report concluding it is reasonable to assess that I...

Thousands of parents owe more than $1 billion in child support debts that in some cases date back more than 30 years. 

The amount is owed by 97,597 debtors as of April 30 this year. Nearly half a million of the debt is penalty fees. 

Family lawyer Sharon Chandra tells Mike Hosking that active steps aren’t always taken to recover debts that are owed. Inland Revenue do not have the resources to alloc...

Israeli politicians and Republicans are lashing out at US President Joe Biden for suspending a shipment of US bombs.  

The US President's warned he'll continue withholding shipments, if Israel proceeds with its plans to invade Rafah, admitting US weapons have been used to kill civilians. 

It is the most direct move Biden has made regarding Israel. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told...

Here is an insight into why bits of Wellington are not like the rest of the country. 

There is pushback from Whaikaha. 

Who are Whaikaha? They are the Ministry of Disabled People.   

Under the new Government, names were to be restored to English. 

Why? Because very few people speak Māori and, as such, most of us had no clue as to what a lot of these renamed groupings did...

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. 

Jamie Arbuckle: 4/10 

For failing to read the room. 

Julie Anne Genter: 3/10 

For being that angry about bikes. 

The Greens: 2/10 

For hiding two of their MP's while they stall, obfuscate and generally play for time...

Climate change is becoming increasingly pressing and so is New Zealand’s response to it. 

As a result of cross-party work on climate change, the Finance and Expenditure Committee will conduct an inquiry on climate adaptation. 

It will provide recommendations for the design of climate adaptation framework, which is intended to aid us in our response. 

Adrian Macey, Adjunct Professor at...

A transport group's pinpointed a route in Auckland where it would like to build a cable car system. 

Doppelmayr New Zealand shortlisted 20 sites last year and has now chosen an eight-stop arterial route from Auckland Airport to Botany.  

It would connect with Puhinui Station, and integrate with Airport transport infrastructure.  

CEO Garreth Hayman told Mike Hosking that their analysi...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 10th of May, Transpower and Energy Minister Simeon Brown discussed our energy issues and the fact we've been warned to turn off appliances when it's only May. 

The Government is looking to introduce compulsory work seminars for people on the Jobseeker benefi...

Kids will no longer be receiving “woke” food in their taxpayer funded lunches, quinoa and sushi being examples of this according to an ACT Party tweet. 

When asked, David Seymour couldn’t say what made those foods “woke”. 

So what is a “woke” food? Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week. 

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Kiwis are waking to freezing temperatures this morning and the threat of rolling power outages due to a nationwide grid emergency on the coldest day of the year.  

Christchurch, Twizel and Mt Cook Airport were the coldest spots in the country this morning, dropping to a bone-chilling -6.4C around 5.30am, according to MetService.  

Alexandra wasn’t far behind at -5C, while Taumarunui was the coldest...

Beneficiaries will now need to attend work plan meetings or face sanctions. 

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced the seminars, which she says will help beneficiaries find training and work.  

Failing to attend could result in a cut to someone's benefit.  

It's part of the government's target to have 50 thousand fewer people on Jobseeker by 2030.

Electricity generation is running right on the line with risk outweighing residual power.  

Grid operator Transpower is running frequent assessments of the power situation and so far, this chilly morning is continuing to pose a threat. 

It's asked households to limit unnecessary power use at least until 9am by turning off lights and heaters when not needed. 

Chief Executive Alison And...