The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Bryce Wilkinson: Former Treasury Director expects signs of cutting wasteful spending in today's Treasury update

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's an expectation the Government's surplus will be pushed back a year or so.  The state of the Government's books will be unveiled today, as...

Chris Wilkins: Massey University Drug Researcher on the number of people using pharmaceuticals recreationally

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a concern many people may not fully understand the risk of recreationally using pharmaceuticals.  The 2024 New Zealand Drugs Trends Surve...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: My politician of the year

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At this time of year it’s traditional for political commentators to pick their politician of the year. And interestingly, the NZ Herald this past we...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the last five Bali Nine members returning home

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The five remaining members of the Australian“Bali Nine” drug ring have returned home after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, the Austr...

Tim Adams: Inaugral Auckland FC fans' representative group chair on the new gig and their role with the club

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland FC has just named their first fan representative group, a council of eight people, linking supporters directly to management. It's an A-Leagu...

Commentary Box: Black Caps vs England, Auckland FC, holiday plans

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the Black Caps getting on top of England in the dead-rubber third test in Ha...

Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2024

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Monday the 16th of December, the Minister for Family and Sexual Viol...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent says local officials aren't convinced at messaging over drone sightings

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's drone-mania in the US, after many mysterious sightings in New Jersey and the East Coast over the last month. Associated Press reports there's bee...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on grocery supplier costs continuing to rise

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grocery supplier costs to supermarkets have gone up again. In the year to November, prices rose 2.1 percent according to Infometrics and Foodstuf...

Greg Fleming: Maungakiekie MP says Police charging out of their time for large events would be a big win

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A suggestion Police charge out their time when working large events. It comes from Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming, who says officers have told him about...

Rosemary Riddell: Retired district court judge says taxpayer-funded perks are reasonable

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A retired district court judge is defending taxpayer-funded perks her former colleagues receive. The Post reports benefits for first appointments, or...

Bharat Chawla: India New Zealand Business Council chair says Todd McClay's latest visit is positive momentum for trade deal

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes further negotiations with India eventuate in a successful trade deal. New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay's travelling to India today – mee...

Karen Chhour: Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence says new plan ensures spending is making true change

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new plan in the fight against family and sexual violence, looks at making sure spending is making a true change – and outcomes are measured. The ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: PNG in the NRL is just politics

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like we were never really in with a chance to get a second team alongside the warriors in the NRL, were we?  Because it was always going...

Full Show Podcast: 13 December 2024

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of December, Solicitor-General Una Jagose joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk the ...

Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham: Ferry announcement, mess in the studio, Christmas presents for teachers

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The week has come to an end, so Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the ferry...

Tricky Hartley: The Conservatory Owner on the reopening of the footbridge between the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A sigh of relief for businesses at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter.   The footbridge between the Viaduct Harbour and Quarter has reopened to pedestria...

Warren Forster: Lawyer and researcher on the need for a review of ACC

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s hopes a major new review of ACC will take a long-term view.  ACC Minister Matt Doocey has ordered a six month review into the agency af...

Peter Fitzsimmons: Australian Sports Columnist on the creation of a Papua New Guinea NRL team

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Papua New Guinea will have an NRL team from 2028.  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape ha...

Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the new official guidelines for working from home

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Service Commissioner says civil servants aren't banned from working from home, but more oversight is needed.  Sir Brian Roche has rele...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister on the potential for Kiwisaver funds to be invested in more local businesses

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government wants people to be able to invest their KiwiSaver funds more in local businesses.  Most Kiwisaver funds are currently invested ove...

Una Jagose: Solicitor General on the updated Prosecution Guidelines

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Solicitor General says she wants to be clear the Prosecution Guidelines aren't intended to favour Māori.   Una Jagose has updated the wordin...

Julia Deans: Fur Patrol lead singer on this year's 'Come Together' Tour

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow will see this year’s ‘Come Together’ tour come to an end.  The group behind the tour has spanned four years, playing 11 different ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The ferry "announcement" is embarrassing

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think we can all have a guess at why the Government announced the ferry decision two weeks before Christmas.  Because this is embarrassing, isn...

Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2024

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of December, what do industries think of the Government's lacklustre ferry announcem...

Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation CEO on the record levels of meth and cocaine consumption revealed by wastewater testing

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Drug Foundation wants urgent action, with meth and cocaine consumption reaching record levels.  Police wastewater testing between June and Se...

Todd McClay: Agriculture and Forestry Minister on the positive future of food and fibre exports

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's optimism from the Agriculture and Forestry Minister on the future of food and fibre exports.  The Ministry for Primary Industries project...

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail on the Cook Strait Ferry announcement

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The newly appointed Minister for Rail Winston Peters has said very little about the Government's ferry plans, mostly sparring with Newstalk ZB host He...

Vanessa Sorensen: Microsoft NZ Managing Director on the new hyperscale data centre in Auckland's Westgate

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft says its new New Zealand facility will create thousands of jobs and pump money into the economy.  The tech giant's today opening its fi...

Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the Government's Cook Strait ferry announcement

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s little faith from some in the freight industry that new Cook Strait ferries will be delivered on time.  The Government's announced its ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm with NZ Post - Stop delivering to letterboxes

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like NZ Post might finally pull a trigger they haven’t pulled yet and stop delivering mail to some letterboxes.  It's kind of been on ...

David Moffett: Former NZ Rugby CEO on the possible appointment of David Kirk as NZ Rugby's Chairperson

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few wrinkles in the possible appointment of the next New Zealand Rugby Chairperson.  David Kirk is rumoured to be up for the position...

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ CEO on their response to the Government's plan to ban greyhound racing

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Supporters of greyhound racing are already devising a plan to challenge the Government's ban on the industry.   The Racing Minister's announced p...

Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2024

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of December, the new Cook Strait ferry plan will be announced today, and Heather du...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on boy racers, ferries, police numbers

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a hold-up for the Government's latest crackdown on boy racers.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell had said he'd introduce legislation this ye...

Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy & Advocacy Lead on the upcoming Cook Strait ferry announcement

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transport operators are waiting with bated breath for the Cook Strait ferry announcement expected today.  It's understood the Government will fin...

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the Government's second Emissions Reduction Plan

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Climate Change Minister says their latest plan could get us to our net zero 2050 target six years early.  The Government's released its secon...

Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO on the focus on increasing the number of nurses and doctors

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a particular focus on increasing the number of doctors in Health NZ's three-year Workforce Plan.  The plan looks at changing the way it...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the possible motive, naming of Luigi Mangione suspected of killing Brian Thompson

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A possible motive has been revealed for the man who allegedly gunned down a major health insurance CEO. New York prosecutors have charged 26-year-old ...

Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Spokesperson on banks beginning to stop lending to small petrol stations

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns that bank's environmental goals will hurt petrol stations.   Federated Farmers says it's been told by small petrol stations th...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's response to the fall of Syria's government

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Both the US and UK leaders say they're committed to promoting a peaceful formation of a new government in Syria.   Rebels are in control of the c...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Banks aren't the moral police

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday a long running court case came to an end – at least for now. BNZ has won permission to shut down Gloriavale’s bank accounts. Now I actua...

Cassie Henderson: Kiwi Singer on her new EP 'The Yellow Chapter', pursuing music fulltime

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cassie Henderson first reached Kiwi ears at age 14, when she made it all the way to the X-Factor quarterfinal.  Fast forward 11 years and it’s ...

Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2024

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of December, Heather du Plessis-Allan is running the show and is joined by an investm...

Ruth Shinoda: Education Evaluation Centre leader on the need for the sexual education curriculum in schools to be revised

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a recommendation schools put clearer relationship and sexuality education in place.  An Education Review Office report has found too much...

Andrew Body: Financial Markets Expert on the efforts to make Kiwibank a disruptor in the banking sector

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An investment banker says the most sensible thing for Kiwibank to do is join the banking oligopoly.  A Commerce Commission report on banking foun...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on ACT's plan to allow employers to withhold pay for workers on partial strikes

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are in favour of ACT's plan to allow them to withhold pay for workers on partial strikes.  Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Veld...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the issues with bootcamps, the interislander ferry costs

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says the argument for stopping bootcamps is ridiculous.   Police found two bootcamp teens who'd absconded when they responded ...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the return of direct flights to London

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's chief executive says it's a matter of when, not if, they return to London.   The airline faces another two to three years of di...

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the fluoride free tap on the outskirts of town

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tauranga is considering a pretty creative solution to satisfying the anti fluoride crowd, by setting up a fluoride free tap on the outskirts of t...

Alistair Buckle: Sky News Middle East correspondent on Bashar al Assad fleeing to Moscow

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bashar al Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow. Russian state media is reporting that he and his family have been granted asylum after the rebels took ...

Phil O'Reilly: Former CEO of Business New Zealand on what the government needs to do for boot camps to work

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The two teenagers who ran away from the Government's military bootcamps last week have been arrested. That is after allegedly stealing a car, running ...

Richard Arnold: U.S Correspondent on Trump's reaction to Syria, White House on alert from Islamic State resurgence, Trump will pardon those jailed for Jan. 6

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden says the White House is on alert from Islamic State resurgence. U.S correspondent Richard Arnold joins the show and says Trump is tak...

Mark Robinson: New Zealand Rugby CEO on the new coach, new players, new markets, new challenges, new controversies.

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby CEO talks about the controversial TJ Perenara haka which saw a nod to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the split it caused in the country.&n...

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the synagogue fire bombing, Albanese trailing in polls, Woolworths workers strike

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After refusing to call the Melbourne synagogue fire an act of terrorism, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally did declare the firebombin...

Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2024

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Monday the 9th of December, are the bootcamps being handled well eno...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We shouldn't get rid of the boot camps

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I do not buy the argument, which seems to have taken hold, that the boot camps trial has to be shut down immediately because two kids escaped and got ...

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the mortgage rates facing Kiwis

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like kiwis with mortgages are hedging their bets for interest rates to keep falling. In the month of October alone 90% of mortgage holders we...

Greg Smith: On the strong U.S jobs report, retailers shares rising and the eurozone economy expanding by 0.4%

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A higher than forecasted jobs report has been undergone in the U.S. The year’s economy created 227,000 non-farm jobs in November, which is above est...

Mark the Week: Joe Biden is a liar and inexcusable

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.    Yoon Suk Yeol: 2/...

Mike's Minute: Insights from putting five kids through school

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We paid our last school fee last week.  One more term and the high school years at our house are over.  One of the great insights we have be...

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the success of the Black Knights in their inaugural A-League season

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland FC’s CEO is blown away by the team’s success.  The Black Knights have won their first five A-League games without conceding a goal, ...

Full Show Podcast: 06 December 2024

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of December, has scrutiny revealed some broken promises from the Government regarding t...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Christmas plans, work parties, and Spotify Wrapped

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the final time this year, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed their plans for the hol...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives an update on the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are hints of a potential motive in the shooting of a top US executive in New York.  UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot in the bac...

Paul Quickenden: Easy Crypto Chief Commercial Officer on the increased value of Bitcoin after Trump's victory

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's US election victory has been a big factor in Bitcoin hitting record numbers.  The cryptocurrency has hit US$100 thousand in value ...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister's last in studio chat with Mike Hosking for 2024

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is coming to a close and with it the Coalition Government’s first year in power.  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the police officer training target

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister is adamant his government will deliver on its promise of 500 new cops by the end of next year.  New police commissioner Richa...

Matt Barker: Scarlatti Director and Trial Evaluator on the benefits vs risks to facial recognition tech in supermarkets

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a view the benefits of facial recognition tech in supermarkets outweighs potential risks.  Data analyst firm Scarlatti has found a tria...

Mike's Minute: Our farming land is our calling card

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting, but good, move on forestry and farming.  It is another example of practical thinking and application in an area that relied, to b...

Jordan Davis: Country music singer on his career, opening for Luke Combs at Eden Park

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Country Superstar Luke Combs is winging his way to New Zealand next month, and his opener isn’t someone to sneeze at.  Country-pop singer Jorda...

Emily Blythe: Pyper Vision Founder on the new fog prediction model for the airline industry

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The days of having your flight delayed by fog could soon be over.  Every year, the airline industry loses a collective $13 billion as flights are...

Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2024

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of December, the farmers are happy with the changes to the farm to forest conversion ...

Andrew Hubbard: Citizen's Advice Bureau CEO on the Ministry of Social Development incorrectly processing payments

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Citizen's Advice Bureau says it isn't a surprise that MSD incorrectly processed 1-in-4 benefit entitlements.   The Ministry of Social Develop...

Catherine Field: France Correspondence on the collapse of the French Government, no-confidence vote

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The French government has collapsed.  Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted in a no-confidence vote just three months after he was appoin...

Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Forestry Spokesperson on the new farm to forest conversion limits

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes new legislation will protect the most productive farmland.   The rule change will stop Category 1 to 5 land being converted into fo...

Dawn Freshwater: Auckland University Vice Chancellor on the need for fast visa processing to maintain international student numbers

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland University's keen to work with Immigration New Zealand in a bid to boost international enrolments.  Data shows enrolments are up year-on...

Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on the panel recommending New Zealand reduce its 2050 climate target

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's paying little attention to global action around climate change.   A coalition-appointed panel's suggesting New Zealand weaken it...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Pete Hegseth allegations

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s more trouble with Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.  Allegations have come out about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nomination for Secretary of ...

Mike's Minute: We told you, it would work fine

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From our “it worked fine, even though many didn’t think it would” file, there are two things to mention.  Thing number one is the benefit s...

Willie Wiese: Alliance CEO on the new AI Meat Eating Quality technology

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New AI technology is giving farmers an insight into the eating quality of their lamb and beef.  Alliance group-shareholders can now use Meat Eati...

Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2024

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of December, our health debt is coming down, but Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy ...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on Scrutiny week, Jobseeker benefits, Labour Party conference

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the final Politics Wednesday of 2024, Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to dig into this week’s bigges...

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the boost in international spending, focus on growth

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tourism operators are reaping the benefits of a boost in international visitor spending, but believe there's more work to do.  International visi...

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the changes to Auckland Transport, the new regional transport committee

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister says changes to Auckland Transport have been a long time coming.   Auckland Transport will have its right to make decision...

Rob Nicol: Rugby Players' Association CEO on the discharge without conviction of Sevu Reece

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s confidence All Black Sevu Reece was not given special treatment after charges against him ended in a discharge without conviction.  The...

Lester Levy: Health Commissioner on Health NZ's deficit decreasing by $660 million

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Health Commissioner Lester Levy says a lower health deficit than expected is a sign of progress.   Health New Zealand's revealed a $1.1 billion d...

Greg Smith: Bremworth CEO on Kainga Ora's decision to use synthetic carpets over wool

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wool sector advocates are disappointed with housing agency Kainga Ora for saying no to pricey wool carpets. A prior directive suggested Kainga Ora sho...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the shaky standing of the Government and its likely collapse

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France’s Government seems to be on the brink of collapse.  It looks likely to fall apart later this week after far-right and left-wing parties ...

Mike's Minute: Councils should stop playing games with fluoride

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fluoride is a funny thing.  I like it. Not too much, but just enough to help out in the water.  Not everyone shares the view, but science is...

Ivan Cleary: Penrith Panthers Coach on the team's success, his new book 'Not Everything Counts but Everything Matters'

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Cleary is the most successful sports coach in Australia.  A former Warriors coach, Cleary has led the Penrith Panthers to victory, claiming ...

Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2024

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd of December, the benefit numbers are up, and the lower target set by the Government is...

Max Harris: Thorndon Chambers Barrister on the Supreme Court ruling on customary marine titles

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a chance for the Government to reset, with a successful appeal from the Attorney-General offering more clarity on Māori customary rights to...

Muriel Willem: Whangarei New Focus Career Guidance Service founder on the rising number on the Jobseeker benefit, barriers to work

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A variety of barriers still exist for some people looking for work.   The number of people on the Job Seeker benefit increased by 8,000 in the Se...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the Supreme Court ruling on customary marine titles, the Navy's handling of the Manawanui sinking

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's reconsidering amending customary marine titles legislation following a landmark Supreme Court decision.    The court's reje...

Mark Shepherd: Health NZ Deputy CEO on the striking nurses, midwives, and health workers

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Health New Zealand says it's committed to reaching a settlement with nurses.  About 36,000 nurses, midwives, and health workers walk off the job ...

Ray Smith: Ministry of Primary Industries Director-General on the strain of bird fly found at Kiwi poultry farms

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's confidence from the Ministry for Primary Industries that a bird flu strain will be eradicated.  Around 80,000 chickens are set to be slau...

Mike's Minute: Who is breaking up the industry stopping us from doing business?

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The National Public Health Service is exactly what's wrong with this country. The Health Minister, who shouldn't have had to, intervened in their subm...

Richard Easther: Auckland University physics professor on the Government wanting to launch a fully NZ-controlled satellite

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government wants to launch the first satellite controlled by New Zealand. Currently we rely on satellites from "friendly countries" - such as the...

Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2024

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of December, Labour leader Chris Hipkins on what the party tax plans are, pulling o...