The Mike Hosking Breakfast

From a PVC pipe in a Taranaki shed to international success, Huski Coolers has seen its overseas exports surge. 

The company's renowned wine cooler had its largest overseas order, shipping 76 thousand units to the UK as heatwaves rip through Europe. 

The NZ firm is on track to double its eight-figure annual revenue this year. 

Huski Co-Founder Simon Huesser told Mike Hosking they wanted to create a sleek, useful, and...

Parliament is becoming increasingly divided over the situation with Palestine.  

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick was barred from Parliament yesterday when she suggested MPs not backing her bill to sanction Israel were spineless. 

She believes an apology from her isn't needed, and is engaging with Speaker Gerry Brownlee about returning to the House today. 

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour raised the question to Mi...

More businesses are reporting losses but things may not be quite as bad as the numbers make it seem. 

Inland Revenue data shows one in five businesses aren't turning a profit. 

But ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small says most of those are businesses structured to make a loss, like trusts and property companies. 

He told Mike Hosking the situation he's seeing is far more positive. 

Small says 90% of...

An uptick in heat pump use could ease pressure on the energy system and cut costs. 

A report by the New Zealand Green Building Council reveals if more households opt for heat pumps, it could save Kiwis more than a billion dollars a year. 

It's also revealed this could protect thousands of industry jobs, with three mills closing in the last year due to soaring energy prices. 

Green Building Council CEO Andrew Eagles s...

Perhaps the biggest problem with the military-style academy and the ensuing pilot report is not the number of people who re-offended. 

Hell, I thought they all would. 

But rather it was the fact it was, in the minds of too many, predetermined. 

Those who called them boot camps are in the invidious position of bagging the idea but not having a solution, which is an awfully easy position to be in. 

Labour and the ...

Queenstown's benefiting from another influx of winter tourists. 

Local operator Skyline has seen a 33% increase in international visitors to its luge, and a 21% rise in visitors to its gondolas. 

Other operators are also reporting a similar increase. 

Chief Operating Officer Danny Luke told Mike Hosking tourism is booming again. 

He says the winter’s been vibrant and they’re seeing real growth at the moment.&nbs...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 12th of August, New Zealand is considering recognising a Palestinian state. Does it matter? Will it change the war? Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff weighs in.  

Christchurch has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Super Round – NZR boss Mark Robinson discusses the decision. 

Country music star Lainey Wilson is on her way to New Zealand for the first ...

From living in a trailer outside a recording studio to selling out 80 thousand capacity stadiums, Lainey Wilson has made it big. 

For over a decade she’s been one of the biggest country music stars to come out of Nashville, with nine Country Music Association Awards under her belt, as well a Grammy. 

Her career started in 2014 with the release of a self titled album, but it was with the release of her second album ‘Toughe...

Officials are committing to just the one year of Super Round in Christchurch – for now. 

Christchurch's new stadium will play host to five Super Rugby games over Anzac weekend 2026. 

Super Round took a year out of the schedule this year after the Melbourne Rebels exited the competition. 

NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson told Mike Hosking it has always been on the radar to give back to a region that loves its rugby and has ...

Is it worth trying to grow rice in New Zealand? 

As our appetite for the staple crop increases, ecologist Yuki Fukada has pointed out the complete lack of commercial rice production in the country. 

We’re currently importing $95 million worth of rice from overseas – about 85,000 tons.  

Lincoln University’s Dr Jacqueline Rowarth told Mike Hosking Fukada is looking at it in terms of volume, but she thinks we should be...

Cinderella and Mickey Mouse are packing their bags and heading offshore as Disney Cruise Line confirms its exit from New Zealand. 

The company operated its Disney Wonder ship across the Tasman since 2024 but will relocate to another part of the world from 2026. 

Cruise Association Chief Executive Jacqui Lloyd told Mike Hosking the fees imposed on ships is playing a big role. 

She says the costs imposed on ships in Ne...

There's a view businesses have been taken by surprise by surging gas prices. 

Energy management company Optima and Business NZ's joint survey reveals gas prices have risen by more than 100% on average in the past five years. 

Nearly half report it's led to them reducing operations, increased prices, or cutting staff. 

Business NZ Energy Council Executive Director Tina Schirr told Mike Hosking they didn't know how qui...

A critical decision lies before New Zealand on whether to recognise Palestinian statehood. 

Australia's pledged to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, following suit with countries like France, Canada, and the UK. 

Our Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed we will reach a formal decision next month.

Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff told Mike Hosking the move would send a message to Israel...

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.

On the table today: Richie Mo'unga, why don't they bring him straight into the All Blacks? Is NZR tripping over it's own rules again?

The Blackcaps thrashed Zimbabwe resulting in their largest test victory ever - 359 runs!

And Shane Van Giserbergen is set for a contract extension, but are the details a bit too vague?

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 11th of August, we've got more work visas to help out with seasonal work - but an immigration advisor says some of the rules around these ones could be a game changer.

The Prime Minister is fresh off a visit with Anthony Albanese and joins Mike in studio as he asks if anything came out of it.

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine console Mike on the Commentary Box after the War...

I don’t know Elisha Milmine and I wish her nothing but the best.

But as it turns out, she is your new councillor in the Kahuranaki ward for the Hastings District Council.

She was standing against one person, that person withdrew, so she wins by default.

She has no experience. She put her hand up, was the only one standing so, congratulations, the job's yours.

What a stupid system.

This story is far from unique. Plenty of elections ...

Two new seasonal visas have been unveiled, allowing the likes of rural contractors or chairlift operators to return for up to three years or stay for up to seven months.

It follows the unemployment rate reaching a five-year high of 5.2-percent. 

Malcolm Pacific Immigration Director David Cooper told Mike Hosking it's hard to get New Zealanders into domestic seasonal work.

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Christopher Luxon says he and Anthony Albanese are on the same page about standardising regulations on both sides of the Tasman. 

The New Zealand and Australian Prime Ministers have wrapped up an annual catch-up in Queenstown. 

Luxon told Mike Hosking that they've also asked big business CEOs from both countires, to identify where things could be standardised more. 

He says Australia's states can have lots of differe...

Extra police officers are being called to Northland to contend with a squeeze on resources from rising violent crime.  

In the past three months, 90 officers from across the country have been brought in to work five-week shifts.  

Northland District Commander Superintendent Matt Shroj says the region saw four homicides in quick succession, which was the tipping point.  

He told Mike Hosking that the district's been i...