The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Commentary Box: Black Caps vs England, Tacko Fall, Auckland FC

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend in sport – including fielding errors by the Black Caps in their eight-wicket ...

John Foreman: Former UK Defence Attaché in Moscow says both Russia and Ukraine seem to be trying to influence Trump into how the end the war

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine and Russia look to be heading towards a ceasefire - but it could be messy. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hinting he'd temporarily...

Len Salt: Thames-Coromandel Mayor says next step after Cathedral Cove is repairing other tracks in area

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An early Christmas present for the Coromandel Peninsula as the walking track to Hahei's Cathedral Cove reopens. It closed in Feburary last year becau...

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says AUKUS is perceived internationally as part of the polarisation of regional geopolitics

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour leader Chris Hipkins believes AUKUS is not in New Zealand's best interest. His party has ruled out joining the transnational pact between Austr...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Donald Trump nominating loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's nomination of loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director could be his most contentious yet. Patel's widely considered controversial for his ...

Andrew Little: Former Labour leader says the party missed out on opportunities in promising not to sign up to AUKUS

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A belief Labour missed out on opportunities when announcing its position on AUKUS. The party has promised not to sign up to the international security...

Daniel Gerrard: Water Safety NZ chief executive says there are still massive gaps despite lower drowning numbers

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lower numbers of drownings are a blip and not yet a trend. 61 lives have been lost in water-related incidents this year – 26 percent down compared t...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the release of detained citizens

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three American citizens detained in China have been released after several years. U.S Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the prisoner swap...

Mark the Week: A ceasefire is a reason for hope

28 Nov 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.    The war: 6/10&nbs...

Mike's Minute: The real reason for the Covid report

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am glad the Covid report has been released.  Why wouldn’t it be? It's ours, we lived it and are living through it.  It says a lot of stu...

Andrew Galloway: Alcohol Healthwatch CEO on the slipping standards for online alcohol delivery

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s becoming easier to order alcohol online, with fewer checks being conducted.  New research from Alcohol Healthwatch suggests 73% of orders ...

Full Show Podcast: 29 November 2024

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of November, we get an expert’s reaction to the full Covid-19 Phase 1 report.  ...

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the passing of the social media ban for under-16s

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian senate's passed world-first laws preventing under 16s from using social media.   The ban will come into force at the end of next y...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Star jumps, spending, expensive wine

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the end of the week, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They chatted about star jumps...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on Black Friday sales and retail spending

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers are hoping for bumper Black Friday sales today.    Retail NZ says Black Friday and Boxing Day are the biggest shopping days of the...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the gang tangi, compliance with patch bans

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says gangs are showing a high level of compliance with the new laws.   Police are expecting large numbers of Mongrel Mob Barb...

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister says councils have other options to boost their revenue

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister says councils have other options to increase revenue, not just through higher fares.   NZTA's ordering councils take a hig...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on legislation preventing people earning over $180k a year from raising unjustified dismissal claims

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Workers earning over $180,000 will lose the right to raise unjustified dismissal claims under a new policy. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister B...

Murray Horn: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow says the Covid-19 inquiry wasn't comprehensive enough

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A business think tank is critical of the first part of New Zealand's Covid-19 review, believing it's not comprehensive enough.  Phase 1 of the pa...

Mike's Minute: Is the CEO to blame for work and safety?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am more knowledgeable about the Pike River tragedy than Tony Gibson's Auckland Port court case.  But out of Pike River came the law that got Gi...

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2024

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28th of November, we get reaction from the Reserve Bank and Steven Joyce after our last O...

Rachin Ravindra: Black Cpas all-rounder on the increased public supporting heading into the England test

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps are riding the increased wave of support from the public as they head into the opening test against England in Christchurch, starting t...

Mitch James: Kiwi Musician on his decision to step away from the music industry

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch James’ eleven year career is set to come to an end.  His beginnings were humble, busking on the streets of London and performances at ope...

Karen Silk: Reserve Bank Assistant Governor talks domestic inflation, OCR cuts

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank remains concerned about domestic inflation as it points to more OCR cuts next year following the latest 50 basis point cut.  Inf...

Tony Blakely: Outgoing Head of the Covid Inquiry on the findings of phase 1

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The outgoing head of the Covid inquiry has found vaccine mandates caused huge pain to a "substantial minority” during the pandemic.  Tony Blake...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the cuts to the OCR and the current state of the economy

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a tale of two economies, for now.  The Reserve Bank is forecasting more OCR cuts next year, sooner than previously expected, after yesterd...

Casey Costello: Associate Minister of Health on the new Health NZ action plan to reduce smoking rates

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a change in approach in a bid to secure Smoke-Free 2025.  Minister-in-Charge, Casey Costello's unveiled a refreshed Health New Zea...

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on latest poll figures, heatwave

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New polling shows Australians are losing hope in their Labour led government ahead of an election middle of next year. The Redbridge Poll found half ...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the Trump tariffs, increased tariffs for Canada, Mexico

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US President-elect is pledging to hit Canada and Mexico with large taxes.  Donald Trump says of many first executive orders, one will be char...

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on the funding for the medical sector, hiring of 50 doctors

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's being accused of having no vision for the struggling health sector.  The Health Minister's announced $20 million dollars to hire...

Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2024

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of November, the Reserve Bank has their final OCR call today, so will we see relief...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Nikki Kaye, term lengths, and the Labour Party conference

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Politicians from across the political spectrum are remembering former National MP Nikki Kaye. Kaye died aged 44 on Saturday after a cancer battle. &nb...

Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on the budget cuts, demolition of Begonia House

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are fears big Wellington City Council budget cuts don't go far enough.  The council yesterday voted in a mammoth meeting to make hundreds o...

Julie Evans: Rodney Wayne CEO on it being illegal to serve hot drinks in hair salons

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a push to alter New Zealand's laws to allow people to indulge in a tea or coffee while at the hairdressers.  It's an offence to serve a...

David Farrar: Friend of Nikki Kaye on her work in politics and passing

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A friend of Nikki Kaye has described her as an incredibly determined person.   The 44-year-old former National MP died on Saturday after battling...

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist ahead of the OCR announcement

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A former Reserve Bank economist says there's a case for the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate by 75 basis points.   The Reserve Bank wi...

Tiffany Tompkins: Organics NZ CEO on the impact of genetic modification on the value of our primary sector exports

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are calls for more discussion around genetic modification.   An Institute of Economic Research report, commissioned by Organics Aotearoa Ne...

John Grisham: Author and lawyer on his new book 'Framed'

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Grisham is no stranger to success, having written 50 consecutive number one best sellers.   When he’s not writing, he works for the Innoce...

Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2024

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of November, a new 24/7 police station is opening in Auckland CBD – Police Commissi...

Andrew Lensen: Victoria University Senior lecturer on the growing interest in AI University courses

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Universities are seeing increasing interest from students wanting to study courses in artificial intelligence.   Multiple universities now run Ma...

David Cunliffe: Former Labour Party Leader on a capital gains tax being on the agenda at the Labour Party conference

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A capital gains tax is a no-brainer, according to a former Labour Party leader.  The topic is understood to be on the agenda at the party's confe...

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the new 24/7 police station in Auckland City Centre

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new top cop says Aucklanders will be feeling better about a police station in the city's centre.   Police plan to have the new Federal Street...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on NCEA Level 1, education, economy, interislander ferries

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the “more tax, more borrowing” of the last Labour Government hadn’t worked.  “The decision for New ...

Ruth Shinoda: Education Review Office Deputy CEO on the number of schools dropping NCEA Level 1

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More schools are dropping NCEA Level 1.   An Education Review Office review has found it's not a fair or reliable measure of knowledge and skills...

Steve Price: Australian correspondent on authorities arresting 170 people involved in floating blockade of Australian port

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian police arrested 170 climate activists over the weekend after their floating blockade briefly disrupted activity at one of the world’s lar...

Mike's Minute: TJ Perenara haka is a sign of the times

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Surely the TJ Perenara performance is a sign of the times? How far back (small clue, not far) do you need to go to think that this sort of extra curri...

Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2024

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 25th of November, our NCEA Level 3 and UE entries are at their lowest point in a decade...

Commentary Box: All Blacks vs Italy wrap, Kiwi success continues in A-League

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss Guy’s weekend of team golfing, TJ Perenara’s haka before the All Blacks’ 29-11 vic...

Ilan Kidron: Singer-songwriter on Synthony revving up the crowd at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Lawson wasn't the only Kiwi ripping it up at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Synthony - an orchestra which reimagines some of the biggest dance hits of...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent unpacks President-elect Donald Trump's unconventional Cabinet picks

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's filling out his Cabinet - with some unconventional picks in the mix. The President-elect's selections are raising questions over wheth...

Lance Burdett: Former detective inspector says regional airport security is an unusual arrangement

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Questions over whether New Zealand's regional airport security measures are up to scratch. Stuff reports gangs are travelling between our smaller cent...

Adrian Macey: Victoria University climate academic believes COP conferences have become unproductive

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A climate academic says the COP climate conferences have achieved little in actually cutting emissions. It comes as COP29 takes place in Azerbaijan, w...

Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar School principal says youth vaping still a significant problem despite dropping rates

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years, but one headmaster's calling for stronger regulation. ...

Te Wehi Wright: Māori All Blacks cultural advisor backs TJ Perenara's haka against Italy

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The cultural advisor for the Māori All Blacks says he's completely comfortable with TJ Perenara's haka. The All Black halfback referenced the Toitū...

Nina Hood: Education Hub founder on NCEA achievement levels dropping since Covid-19 pandemic

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NCEA achievement levels have dropped since the Covid-19 pandemic. More students are leaving school with Level 3 pre-pandemic – but now achievement ...

Mark the Week: The gang laws represent a turning of the tide

21 Nov 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.     Basketball:...

Mike's Minute: Who's worse – Elon Musk or Disney?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am trying to work out which I like least – Elon Musk or Disney.  Elon bought Twitter and turned it into 'X'. He paid $44 billion, and they sa...

Ben Hanna: Stripe Head of New Zealand on Apple Pay introducing entirely contactless payments

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders can now make contactless payments entirely on iPhones.  Any retailer with a supported iPhone can accept payments from cards or dig...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Coldplay, guitars, fish and chips

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday has come once again and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. This week they discussed the Coldplay conce...

Full Show Podcast: 22 November 2024

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 22nd of November, is the Government's desire for a third medical school at Waikato at risk ...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO says Trump will be a topic of discussion at the US Business Summit in Auckland

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's relationship with the incoming Trump administration will be the main topic at a US Business Summit in Auckland today.   It will fea...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Matt Gaetz withdrawing from consideration to be Trump's attorney general

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After being clouded in sexual misconduct allegations, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to become Donald Trumps' attorney general.&...

Scott Barrett: All Blacks Captain ahead of the international test against Italy

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks have stuck with the tried and tested for their final fixture of the year against Italy in Turin on Sunday morning.   Changes are m...

Sam Broughton: Local Government New Zealand President on the Government's decision to lift the debt cap for councils

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Councils are celebrating the government's decision to lift the debt cap, allowing them to borrow more money.  It follows an average 15% rates inc...

Paul Hofman: Paediatric Endocrinologist on the Ministry of Health's stance on puberty blockers

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A paediatric endocrinologist believes the Health Ministry's puberty blocker stance is sensible.  The Ministry's brief shows a lack of good qualit...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the cost-benefit analysis of the new Waikato medical school

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour's concerned about the rationale behind the new Waikato medical school.  National campaigned on the idea of a new medical school wit...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the nurses and doctors' responses to Italy's 2025 draft budget

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand aren’t the only ones suffering from healthcare struggles.  Italy released their 2025 draft Budget, and medical professionals in par...

Mike's Minute: The ComCom Transpower decision is madness

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's ironic that we mention the Commerce Commission yesterday and here we are today, indulging in a bit more of its madness.  Lines charges, the ...

Chris Wilkins: Massey University Drug Researcher on the increasing use of synthetic drugs in New Zealand

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A researcher believes international drug smugglers are flooding the New Zealand market, bringing prices down and availability up.  The New Zealan...

Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2024

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of November, the new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers reveals his plans for the ...

Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development Association President on Netflix's seeming lack of interest in the NZ Screen industry

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a view Netflix isn't paying enough attention to New Zealand's screen industry.  The movie and TV streaming corporation is setting up an o...

Jamie Oliver: Celebrity Chef on his successful career, cooking, touring in Australia

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Oliver has built a culinary empire.  He’s a household name in the kitchen, writing 23 cookbooks and selling over 46 million copies. ...

Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on the Government's new strategy to support children in the first 2000 days

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's released a new child and youth strategy, with a focus on supporting children and their families in the first 2000 days.   It aim...

Dev Strause: Traffic Direct General Manager on the new framework to reduce NZTA's costs

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Agency's spending is in the spotlight.  The Transport Minister's calling NZTA's costs “eye-watering” and excessive after reveal...

Richard Chambers: New Police Commissioner on the gang patch ban coming into effect overnigh

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Police have already acted on the new gang patch ban.  The Gangs Act 2024 came into effect at midnight last night, banning the public wear of gang...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the changes to name suppression laws for those convicted of sexual crimes

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith says people who are convicted of sexual crimes getting name suppression is “a massive issue”.  “Particul...

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the additional charges laid against Alan Jones

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An additional two charges have been laid against former Australian broadcaster Alan Jones.  The 83-year-old is now facing a total of 26 indecent ...

Mike's Minute: What are the ComCom doing at the moment?

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think at times the Commerce Commission has an easy job in the sense it starts out life, in appearance anyway, as being on “our side. "Our” side ...

Mike Summerell: School Sport NZ CEO on the growing popularity of basketball and the lack of facilities

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seasons are changing when it comes to secondary school sports.  In just over a year’s time, basketball is set to become the most popular sport,...

Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2024

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of September, MPs want to change the standing orders in Parliament so that rules ar...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on Te Pāti Māori’s haka, the hikoi to Parliament

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a wide range of responses to Te Pāti Māori’s haka in the House last week.   Speaker Gerry Brownlee has confirmed he’s recei...

Paula Lorgelly: Auckland University Health Economist on the number of smokers plateauing, increase in people vaping

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes New Zealand's efforts to stop smoking don't go up in smoke.   The latest New Zealand Health Survey shows daily smoking rates have r...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the standards in Parliament, Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says there needs to be rules in Parliament to ensure there's debate about difficult issues, without it degenerating into chaos. &nb...

Shane Jones: NZ First MP says the standards for Parliament are slipping, and there should be harsher penalties for misbehaviour in the House

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Jones says Parliament's standards are slipping.   The New Zealand First MP and David Seymour have both asked Speaker Gerry Brownlee to cons...

Rob Gaimster: Concrete New Zealand CEO on concrete roads being cheaper to maintain

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are being raised as to whether Aotearoa should take a page from the United States' book when it comes to our roads.  Concrete New Zeala...

Mike's Minute: What will the protest actually achieve?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The good news about the arrival of the protest is that after today, it's over.  This has been one of the more misrepresented activities in recent...

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the impact of the Hīkoi on Wellington businesses

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington business owners are expecting a peaceful protest.  The Hīkoi mō te Tiriti march has arrived in Wellington and will soon march to Par...

Rhys Darby: Kiwi Comedian on his return to stand up comedy, 'The Legend Returns' tour

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rhys Darby is returning to his roots.  In the last decade, Kiwis have gotten more used to seeing the comedian on the big screen than on the stage...

Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2024

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 19th of November, the hīkoi has finally hit the capital. Police District Commander C...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the hīkoi to Parliament, political neutrality in the police force

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says it’s important for police to be politically neutral.  There have been reports on social media of police officers helpi...

Corrie Parnell: Wellington Police District Commander on the preparations for the hīkoi arriving at Parliament

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hīkoi participants are beginning to arrive in Wellington's Waitangi Park where they'll travel to Parliament.   Police say traffic on State Highw...

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on Biden approving long-range missile use for Ukraine

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden's approval of long-range missile use for Ukraine has been met with a mixed reaction in Europe.   Hungary's Foreign Minister has called ...

Jack Hahn: Channel 9 Reporter on Alan Jones having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has spent his first night on bail after having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him.  They relate to ei...

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Ministry of Regulation's new tipline

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Industry professionals feel it will take more than a tipline to uncover where the problems lie in infrastructure.   The Ministry of Regulation ha...

Mike's Minute: We need to wake up more on immigration

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the past week we have been dealing with three houses currently for sale.  They are what you would loosely call "high end" houses.  As yo...

Steve Price: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese friendly with Xi Jinping at APEC summit

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, speaking on the importance of free and fair trade to lift living standards of ...

Commentary Box: All Blacks V France, Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson, All Whites record win

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks suffered a narrow defeat to France, their third straight loss to Les Bleus.  Jake Paul has beaten former world heavyweight champio...

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on concerns around charter school application process

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An education provider has “significant concerns” about the charter school application process.  Operator Education 710+ is asking for a forma...

Warren Quirke: Small Passenger Service Association Executive Director on Auckland taxi firm charging exorbitant fares

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland taxi firm has been accused of exorbitant fares for short trips in metered taxis.  A pensioner was charged more than $160 for a journe...

Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2024

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 18th of September, this Government were supposed to be dropping consultancy spend, yet ...