The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Donald Trump's lawyers continue to cross-examine his former fixer in court in a potential turning point of the hush money trial. 

Michael Cohen was an attorney for the former-President from 2006 to 2018 and is the prosecution's last witness. 

He's told the prosecutors he paid adult star Stormy Daniels on behalf of Trump to ensure the story would not come out before the 2016 election. 

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of May, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talked about his trip in the Solomon Islands, the chaos in New Caledonia, and Putin meeting up with Xi. 

Do we have a culture of workplace bullying in this country? The answer is yes according to the Human Rights Commission, and the comments come in thick and fast. 

Kate Hawkesby and Ti...

There’s a belief that bullying's embedded in New Zealand culture. 

A report from the Human Rights Commission and KPMG says the estimated cost of harassment and bullying to businesses is around $1.5 billion. 

It says the cost to employers is about $1,600 for every worker affected. 

Anti-Bullying Council Director James Hilford told Mike Hosking that bullying's rife across most industrie...

Hundreds of New Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia could start coming home tomorrow. 

The French territory is in a state of emergency and its international airport remains closed. 

There have been several days of violent unrest, sparked by controversial constitutional changes. 

At least four people have died and hundreds more have been injured during fires, armed clashes and mass lo...

An agricultural economics expert says Fonterra's change in strategy has come as a surprise.  

The dairy giant has signalled its intent to divest brands including Anchor and Mainland, and overseas operations Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka.  

It wants to focus on producing ingredients and selling those to consumers and other businesses. 

Lincoln University agricultural economic...

Half the country’s junior doctors are walking off the job again today as they continue to fight pay and work conditions. 

More than two thousand junior doctors with the Resident Doctors' Association are striking for 49 hours from today. 

They haven't reached an agreement with Health New Zealand on pay and working conditions. 

Dr Deborah Powell, National Secretary for the NZ Resident D...

A 71-year-old man remains in police custody in Slovakia, accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico. 

Fico was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the stomach, arm, and leg. 

Christopher Luxon's joining other world leaders in condemning the attack, saying it's shocking and nothing justifies such horrific violence in our democratic systems. 

Newstalk ZB E...

Some influencers are losing millions of social media followers in protest of their silence on the Israel-Gaza conflict. 

#Blockout2024 began after the Met Gala, as celebrities used their platforms to share the luxurious affair amid worldwide protests. 

Taylor Swift has lost more than 300,000 and Kim Kardashian has lost more than 3 million since the event. 

Gorilla Technology Chief Exe...

The Housing Minister's asking questions of Kainga Ora over revelations the Dunedin holiday park it owns has sat empty for four years. 

The Crown housing agency bought Aaron Lodge in Kaikorai Valley for more than $4 million, intended to become a social housing development. 

But it's remained vacant, covered in weeds and temporary fencing. 

Chris Bishop told Andrew Dickens that it's a '...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of May, Andrew Dickens is once more filling in for Mike Hosking. Both the Police Association and Minister Mark Mitchell joined to discuss NSW's increased push to steal our cops to their shores. 

The Brits are both shocked and in awe of King Charles fi...

Kiwi country-pop singer Miranda Easten has been finding international success. 

Her debut single ‘Cowboy Lullaby’ reached 16 on the official Top 40 Country Music Chart in Australia, and she also featured on Compass FM’s ‘Voices of Country’ compilation album. 

Easten is currently working on her second album, ‘Concrete and Honey, which is due for release in July. 

She told Andrew Dicken...

New Zealand can't match what Australia's putting on the table for police officers.  

New South Wales is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers, shorten training, and allow experienced cops to keep their rank. 

Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Andrew Dickens that they've been doing this for decades.  

However, he said, we can’t compete with Austra...

There’s want for changes to police officers pay conditions to combat New South Wales' poaching attempts. 

The state is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers, shorten training, and allow experienced cops to keep their rank. 

Police Association President Chris Cahill told Andrew Dickens that while we can't compete on wages, there are issues we can address....

Regional economies are slowing to Covid times. 

Latest figures from Infometrics show economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first lockdown. 

Since last year, fewer people are planning to build in the regions, with consents falling by around 25%, and the Tasman District falling almost 60%. 

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told And...

Australia's treasurer says the number one priority of his Budget is easing the cost of living.  

Jim Chalmers is reporting a $9.3 billion surplus for this year but anticipates deficits for the next two years.  

He's outlined benefits like energy relief for all households and increased rent assistance for welfare recipients. 

Australian Correspondent Steve Price told Andrew Dickens tha...

Changes to the Christchurch Call are being welcomed by the Muslim community. 

The initiative's becoming a charitable foundation and will no longer rely on taxpayer funding. 

It will continue its mission to reduce online extremism but is no longer linked to the governments of New Zealand or France, which founded it in 2019. 

The Federation of Islamic Associations NZ chair Abdur Razzaq ...

New Zealand wool is having its time in the limelight as it features in a documentary on the world's largest public broadcaster. 

Germany's national channel will play the 8-minute documentary which has the potential to reach around 60% of the country. 

The crew is filming at wool carpet manufacturer Bremworth and will travel to other processing plants and farms around New Zealand. 

Bre...

There have been several major announcements made of late, most notably the reintroduction of charter schools and the creation of the National Gang Unit. 

National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen joined Andrew Dickens on Politics Wednesday to dig into the announcements. 

Mark Mitchell said that the Labour Government left them with a real mess.

He told Andrew Dickens that they're like an arsonist returning to the scene...