The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Is the union getting the win over TVNZ in their desire to lay some people off really a win? 

When TVNZ sacked me many years ago, a lot of people advised me to fight them. They said I had a good case and would win. 

My argument was, why on earth would I fight someone who doesn’t want to employ me? So, we negotiated a cheque and I wandered on my way. 

Fast forward 25-odd years and the s...

There’s been a shift in what goes in the shopping basket and what stays on the shelf. 

Data from Stats NZ shows food prices increased 0.8% in the 12 months to April. 

The slight increase is driven by grocery items, particularly chocolate, olive oil, and potato chips. 

Foodstuffs Chief Executive Chris Quin told Mike Hosking that inflation has maxed out quite a few people's budgets.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14th of May, we looked at what's going to happen next in the Waitangi Tribunal stoush with Karen Chhour, after the Court of Appeal gave a win to the Tribunal. 

The Prime Minister was in to talk gas production, foreign affairs, and new roads. Plus, he described his pain at having to do the whole interview in a Highlanders jersey after losing a bet!

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written a book.

It's being described as a political memoir, a self-help book, and a story of faith. 

The book is called ‘Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister's Testimony of God's Faithfulness’. 

Morrison told Mike Hosking that it was a great privilege to do what he was able to do as Prime Minister, calling ...

Karen Chhour is acknowledging the Court of Appeal overturning the decision which blocked her from the Waitangi Tribunal summons. 

The decision rejected a High Court ruling, which had found the Children's Minister did not have to front with her reasoning for removing Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act.  

Chhour told Mike Hosking that she listened to issues in the community, campaigned on it, a...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been forced to wear a Highlanders jersey this morning after the team beat the Crusaders on the weekend. 

Luxon —a die-hard Crusaders fan— had a bet with Newstalk ZB producer Sam Carran over the outcome of Saturday’s game. 

He was a good sport at the NZME offices this morning, laughing as he donned the jersey - but he told...

Road carriers are pleased the spotlight's being shone on regional roads.  

Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced plans for a new Roads of Regional Significance programme alongside the already established Roads of National Significance. 

He says it will single out projects of priority to fund first. 

It'll replace the former government's NZ Upgrade Programme. 

Natio...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of May, we have a report saying our teachers aren't coming out of teacher training well enough prepared to teach our kids and nothing has changed in seven years. Education Minister Erica Stanford talks about another issue she has to solve. 

Did you see the Aurora Australis? There were strange goings-on because of the electrical storm, including ...

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...