The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Back to the review of the last election result we mentioned this week from the political brains trust at Victoria University. 

Just to remind you, they analysed our votes, our issues, and our voting intentions and, and as a result, what sort of mandate they thought the current Government has. 

My point was they overthought the whole thing, given we only have one vote and it doesn’t specifically buy a lot, or guarantee any...

Horticulture New Zealand is pushing the government to follow through with its veggie production commitments.  

A new Institute of Economic Research report reveals prices could skyrocket under proposed regulations to reduce nitrogen runoff, with broccoli potentially jumping to $9 a head.  

Horticulture New Zealand Strategy Manager Michelle Sands told Mike Hosking that at the moment fresh fruit and vegetable growing and sup...

After a dominating win over Japan last weekend, the All Blacks are preparing to take on England.  

It’s a rather different side playing this weekend, with only three of the 15 players retaining their spot from the last match and prop Ethan de Groot being dropped from the selection. 

Coach Scott Robertson said the team was preparing for a boisterous Twickenham atmosphere and a determined England side. 

Patrick Tuipulo...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of November, we've secured a new free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, so Trade Minister Todd McClay joined from Doha to discuss it. 

We give you a sneak peek of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's exclusive chat with Mike. 

Kate and Tim debate how long is too long to watch sport in the weekend as they Wrapped the Week, and speaking of sport,...

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers his thoughts on the UK’s latest financial policy as part of an interview with Mike Hosking. Catch the full-length interview next week on the Mike Hosking Breakfast.  

Boris Johnson is condemning the British Labour Government's moves to hike taxes on the wealthy. 

High earners, wealthy foreigners, and businesses are facing $86 billion of extra taxes to fund public services...

The Mental Health Minister says he disagrees with Mike King's comments about alcohol but supports his wider work.

The Gumboot Friday co-founder told Newstalk ZB alcohol is a solution for mental health problems, as it can help stop negative thoughts.

Labour wants the Government to stop providing funding for Gumboot Friday, an initiative that supports young people with their mental health.

Minister Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking the G...

New Zealand is getting a leg up in the competitive market of global exports. 

A free trade agreement has been made between New Zealand and the Middle East countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council. 

It comprises Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain. 

Trade Minister Todd McClay told Mike Hosking New Zealand will be able to trade more with these countries. 

He says the tariffs weren't high...

Up to 20 thousand football fans are expected to turn out at Wellington's Sky Stadium tomorrow for the country's first ever professional football derby. 

The A-League match will see Wellington Phoenix play Auckland FC. 

Sky Stadium Chief Executive Warrick Dent told Mike Hosking with fine weather forecast, it's shaping up to be a good time. 

He says there's hype building both in the capital and amongst fans in Auckland...

An Auckland start-up is making waves in the United States. 

ListAssist has won a contract with real estate firm Howard Hanna, the largest independent firm in the country. 

They’ve created an AI tool that allows you to type your specific requirements into a search bar, which will then bring up the relevant options.  

Founder Chris McGoldrick told Mike Hosking that they essentially overtake the existing search bars on ...

If this Government wants a money saving idea then they should cancel the two Covid inquires and simply adopt Australia's. 

Australia's review released this week is damning, as indeed will ours be. 

Ours will be pretty much the same as Australia's because, within a margin, we did pretty much the same thing. 

If there was any irony, it's that they had “versions” of theirs, and in that is a major lesson. Even with versi...

Antonia Prebble has been busy. 

The Kiwi actress has just recorded the second season of ‘Double Parked’, the second season of her award-winning podcast is releasing soon, and she also has three other TV shows currently in development.  

Prebble's husband, Dan Musgrove, is a writer by trade, and she revealed that the three shows were a collaborative effort between the two of them.  

One of the projects is a black come...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 31st of October, Social Development Minister Louise Upston discusses the shocking new figures that shows how long young people spend on a benefit on average. 

Rally king Hayden Paddon is the first Kiwi to be invited to compete in the Race of Champions and joined Mike for a chat about the event. 

Kiwi actress Antonia Prebble is in studio to talk the new season of...

New Zealand will have a two-driver team for the first time at motorsport's Race of Champions in Sydney in March. 

Rally driver Hayden Paddon's been selected for the event which pits top competitors across Formula One, Indycar, Le Mans, Supercars, Nascar, and rallying against one another in a one-versus-one elimination format in identical vehicles. 

Another Kiwi will be announced in due course. 

Paddon told Mike Hoski...

The Social Development Minister says beneficiary figures are dire.  

Jobseeker Support beneficiaries who are 'work-ready' spend an average 13 or more years on a benefit over their lives.  

People under 25 on Jobseeker spend an average of 18 more years on a benefit – 49% longer than in 2017.  

Those under 20 who were receiving a youth benefit spend an average 23 more years receiving one.  

Social Development Mini...

Auckland's Mayor admits there's no way to guarantee the safety of passengers on public transport. 

Figures released exclusively to Newstalk ZB show Auckland Transport is dealing with about 83 incidents a week on trains, and an increasing number of those incidents are violent. 

Emergency services are being called to incidents on buses nine times a week, including stabbings, beatings, and other attacks. 

Wayne Brown to...

An abuse survivor says it should be no surprise to the government that Lake Alice survivors aren't jumping up and down with delight.  

The Government's announced it will reimburse survivors' the millions of dollars worth of legal fees from a 2001 Crown settlement.  

It's still considering forms of redress for what happened at the child psychiatric unit, which a Royal Commission investigation found amounted to torture.&nbs...

There's mixed emotions over the decision to move Auckland's speedway from its home of 95 years.  

This summer season will be the last raced at Western Springs. 

Councillors deliberated for seven hours before voting 11-8 in favour of an $11 million upgrade to Onehunga's Waikaraka Park. 

Western Springs Speedway Manager John McCullum told Mike Hosking it's a tough pill to swallow. 

He says normally an $11 million ...

Is rugby union having a revival? 

Player registrations were up by 6% in 2024, with the critical bracket of teenage boys experiencing a 5% in of itself.  

There were 156 thousand registered players across the country, with Heartland provinces setting new records.  

NZR Community Rugby GM Steve Lancaster told Mike Hosking that enjoyment drives registration and retention. 

He said that their focus is on ensuring th...