/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:55:23 Z en /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-22-august-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-22-august-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 22nd of August, the Air Force is getting planes and helicopters from the US, so we’re finally starting to get a respectable fleet.  All Blacks coach Scott Robertson takes a break from the wine and meat to tell us about the team’ prospects this weekend in their second clash against Argentina.  Kate Hawkesby and "some rando" John Key are back by popular demand to Wrap the Week - from a superyacht!  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:09:13 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/darryn-webb-air-force-chief-on-the-27-billion-investment-in-the-defence-forces/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/darryn-webb-air-force-chief-on-the-27-billion-investment-in-the-defence-forces/ A $2.7 billion defence spend could help to boost recruitment to the forces.  The Government's investing in new aircrafts, including two new Airbus A321 planes, in a lease-to-buy plan.  Five Seahawk helicopters are also being bought.  Air Force Chief Darryn Webb told Mike Hosking this will be appealing to potential new recruits.  He says morale lifts when they have new equipment, and they're always able to get the most out them.  Webb says the investment will benefit the forces well into the future – saying we always get more out of our assets compared to most countries, and predicts the aircraft will have around a 30-year service life.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:00:56 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/bill-hodge-retired-law-professor-on-the-call-to-overhaul-the-clean-slate-act/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/bill-hodge-retired-law-professor-on-the-call-to-overhaul-the-clean-slate-act/ A call for an overhaul of the Clean Slate Act.   Last week tutor Timothy Fisher was sentenced to four years and five months in prison for sexual abuse charges.  He had historical indecency convictions but was able to pass multiple police vets and become registered as a teacher.  Despite receiving a red stamp warning from police, the council renewed his practising certificate after receiving an investigation report from its Complaints Assessment Committee and another clear police vet.  Retired Law Professor Bill Hodge told Mike Hosking there should be an expansion of what crimes aren't allowed to be swept under the carpet.  He says the act was designed for minor offences, like marijuana possession.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:25:24 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/richard-chambers-police-commissioner-on-the-proposed-interpol-base-in-the-pacific/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/richard-chambers-police-commissioner-on-the-proposed-interpol-base-in-the-pacific/ The Police Commissioner is supporting an Interpol base in the Pacific, and says many pacific nations are also on board.   Interpol has pitched the idea to police representatives from 22 Pacific Island nations at a conference in Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands.   Richard Chambers says 13 of the countries are already members of Interpol.   He told Mike Hosking it would be a big help to those police forces.   Chambers says it provides them with information and intelligence to fight crime.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:13:53 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/adrienne-begbie-prospa-managing-director-on-the-impact-of-the-latest-ocr-cut/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/adrienne-begbie-prospa-managing-director-on-the-impact-of-the-latest-ocr-cut/ Will the latest cut to the Official Cash Rate provide some much-needed stimulus to the business sector?  The central bank's cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3% and is signalling more are possible.  It's recognised unemployment is high, and businesses aren't producing as much as they could.  Prospa Managing Director Adrienne Begbie told Mike Hosking that while some people were hoping for 50, a 25 basis point cut does help a lot.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:19:54 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nick-bryant-former-us-correspondent-on-the-latest-developments-between-trump-putin-zelenskyy/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nick-bryant-former-us-correspondent-on-the-latest-developments-between-trump-putin-zelenskyy/ The White House is claiming plans are well underway for a meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin's and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.  US President Donald Trump met with Zelenskyy and several foreign leaders earlier in the week, following his meeting with Putin in Alaska.  Trump says he hopes Putin will move forward on ending the war in Ukraine but admits the Kremlin leader may not want to make a deal at all.  Former US Correspondent Nick Bryant told Mike Hosking that this presumably will end with Trump issuing an ultimatum to Putin, but the crunch moment never seems to come.  Before the talks in Alaska, Trump said if a ceasefire is not reached, there would be serious consequences and sanctions on Russia, but in the aftermath of the talks, Trump appears to have backed down.  Bryant says that Trump seems to be influenced by the last person he speaks to and lacks a coherent strategy, so it’s hard to see how this will end.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:48:24 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/the-re-wrap-whos-running-the-show-and-for-how-long/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/the-re-wrap-whos-running-the-show-and-for-how-long/ THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) He's Been Acting for a While Now/Strike? What Strike?/Where's Winston?/Putting It Back Together Is the Challenge Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:22:57 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-21-august-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-21-august-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of August, New Zealand’s intelligence service warns that terrorist attacks are a realistic possibility in their latest threat assessment report.  Acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby defends the latest cut to the OCR and explains their logic in holding in Q2.   Former US Correspondent Nick Bryant gives his thoughts on the last two weeks of global politics, digging into the next steps in the Ukraine war.   Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:09:06 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jason-te-brake-zespri-ceo-on-the-strong-returns-expected-this-kiwifruit-season/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jason-te-brake-zespri-ceo-on-the-strong-returns-expected-this-kiwifruit-season/ Positive news for kiwifruit growers with expectations of strong returns this season.   Zespri's forecasting record returns on a per-hectare basis —and improvements per-tray— for all but two categories.   SunGold and Sweet Green remain within the indicative ranges from June.  Chief executive Jason Te Brake says sales are tracking well across our key markets.  He told Mike Hosking consumers continue to want health and nutrition, which their product is packed with.  Te Brake says they have a strong brand, and they’re continuing to build demand every season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:08:45 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/robin-whyman-dental-policy-director-on-the-dental-roadmap-to-address-poor-oral-health/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/robin-whyman-dental-policy-director-on-the-dental-roadmap-to-address-poor-oral-health/ A plan's been laid out for potential dental reforms to address New Zealanders’ poor oral health.  New Zealand Dental Association data shows one in three Kiwis have untreated tooth decay.  Its policy roadmap for the next five years includes expanding community water fluoridation, introducing a sugary drink levy, and including oral care into our universal health coverage.   Dental Policy Director Robin Whyman told Mike Hosking the big issue with the workforce shortage is distribution.  He says that big urban centres, particularly in Auckland, have very good coverage, but in provincial areas there’s a much lower number of dentists and as a result, rural New Zealanders can struggle to get access.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:54:15 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christian-hawkesby-reserve-bank-governor-on-the-ocr-cut-inflation/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christian-hawkesby-reserve-bank-governor-on-the-ocr-cut-inflation/ The Reserve Bank Governor is defending not going harder with cuts to the Official Cash Rate.  The cash rate has been cut 25 basis points to 3%.  But it's signalling more cuts than it was before, and has revealed two of the six Monetary Policy Committee members actually wanted a bigger cut.  Christian Hawkesby told Mike Hosking he stands by the central bank's decisions.  He says they're focused on their mandate of controlling inflation over the medium term, but the recent slowdown has changed their outlook.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:23:02 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/andrew-hampton-sis-director-general-on-threats-to-new-zealand-the-publics-role-in-identifying/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/andrew-hampton-sis-director-general-on-threats-to-new-zealand-the-publics-role-in-identifying/ New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service is reiterating the public's role in the fight against threats.  The organisation is keeping our threat level at low, meaning attacks are realistically possible.   SIS Director-General Andrew Hampton told Mike Hosking they're worried about young people radicalising online, geo-strategic shifts, and espionage.    He says key to their response is the public knowing what to look out for and reporting it.  Concerning behaviours include someone showing interest in terrorist attacks, identifying with an extremist cause, and supporting violence to further it.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:04:31 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/matt-redwood-coffee-on-queen-co-owner-on-the-tasman-district-council-threatening-fines-for-flags-on-the-footpath/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/matt-redwood-coffee-on-queen-co-owner-on-the-tasman-district-council-threatening-fines-for-flags-on-the-footpath/ There’s trouble brewing in Nelson over a council bylaw banning advertising flags outside shops.   The bylaw was adopted in November of 2024, limiting retailers to a single sandwich board display, which must be placed against the curb.  'Coffee on Queen’ has been threatened with a $500 fine and forced to remove their flag, which co-owner Matt Redwood says attracts $200-$300 in revenue from foot traffic.   Redwood told Mike Hosking the rule is taking a lot of money out of businesses pockets.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:30:17 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-mark-mitchell-and-ginny-andersen-on-the-covid-inquiry-trevor-mallard/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-mark-mitchell-and-ginny-andersen-on-the-covid-inquiry-trevor-mallard/ Today on Politics Wednesday, the Covid Inquiry is still at the top of mind for many.  Chris Hipkins, Dame Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall have declined to publicly answer questions for the Royal Commission's second Covid Inquiry.  Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell delved into the situation, as well as touching on Trevor Mallard’s ousting from the role of Ambassador to Ireland.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:04:02 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/todd-mcclay-trade-minister-on-his-meetings-in-saudi-arabia-the-us-regarding-trade-and-tariffs/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/todd-mcclay-trade-minister-on-his-meetings-in-saudi-arabia-the-us-regarding-trade-and-tariffs/ The Trade Minister says his trip to the US is all about ensuring our trade tariffs don't shift around too much.   Todd McClay says the 15% duty on New Zealand goods isn't likely to be removed, as Donald Trump is imposing them on all countries that have a trade surplus with the US.   He'll be passing on the message that tariffs harm New Zealand.   McClay told Mike Hosking he'll also be asking about future plans for tariffs.   He says they want that certainty so they can properly manage their risk.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:35:09 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/the-re-wrap-rate-fatigue/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/the-re-wrap-rate-fatigue/ THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Is This Still Interesting?/Teacher Buy-In Would Make Things Easier/The War Count/Do We Really Want Him Back?/Our Woolly Balls Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:17:58 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-20-august-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-20-august-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of August, the Reserve Bank has a call to make today – they're expected to cut the OCR by 25 points, but what comes next?  Trade Minister Todd McClay joins us out of Saudi Arabia before his flight to the US in which he’ll continue to try lower our tariff rate.   Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss the Covid Inquiry and Winston Peters’ exclusion, and Trevor Mallard’s ousting as the Ambassador to Ireland on Politics Wednesday.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:09:14 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nick-sautner-eden-park-ceo-on-the-blues-reportedly-looking-to-play-two-super-rugby-games-at-mt-smart-stadium/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nick-sautner-eden-park-ceo-on-the-blues-reportedly-looking-to-play-two-super-rugby-games-at-mt-smart-stadium/ The Blues are poised to head across town to Mt Smart for two Super Rugby games next year.  They're reportedly still planning to play most of their games at their usual Eden Park base, but are looking closely across town.  Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking that having the right event in the right venue is important.  He says the Blues negotiations probably highlight the need for a broader conversation regarding the Auckland stadium network, along with what’s best for Auckland when optimising and utilising the network.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:48:24 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/carl-taylor-combined-building-supplies-co-op-ceo-on-the-signs-of-recovery-in-the-construction-sector/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/carl-taylor-combined-building-supplies-co-op-ceo-on-the-signs-of-recovery-in-the-construction-sector/ There are tentative signs of recovery, as a troubled construction sector looks to turn the corner.  A new report shows the sector generated $94 billion in revenue in the year to March, down slightly from $99 billion the year prior.  Despite this, the report shows residential consents have levelled off, government infrastructure projects are restarting, and falling interest rates are supporting mortgage activity.  Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO Carl Taylor told Mike Hosking the Government is doing everything it promised to do to help.  He says he couldn't even get in front of the Construction Minister in the last government, but this government actually listens.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:24:41 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/erica-stanford-education-minister-on-poor-writing-achievement-in-schools-writing-action-plan/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/erica-stanford-education-minister-on-poor-writing-achievement-in-schools-writing-action-plan/ A lack of surprise from the Education Minister over poor writing achievement in schools.  New data shows only a quarter of Year 8 students achieved their curriculum writing level last year.   The Government's launching a new digital tool for students sitting below the standard and introducing more professional development in literacy.   Education Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking the figures are the results of years of decline and a poor curriculum, which is now being changed.  She says there's teaching practices where students have to guess words.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:02:06 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jerrod-kerr-kiwibank-chief-economist-seeks-further-ocr-cuts-ahead-of-todays-announcement/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jerrod-kerr-kiwibank-chief-economist-seeks-further-ocr-cuts-ahead-of-todays-announcement/ A senior economist says he'd like to see a series of OCR cuts.  The Reserve Bank will announce its decision at 2pm today.   Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr is expecting to see a 25 basis point cut.   He told Mike Hosking after a cut today, he'd like to see two more to get the OCR to 2.5%.   Kerr says that sort of stimulation is what we need to pull us out of recession.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:51:26 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/newstalk-zbeen-why-the-media-takes-sides/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/newstalk-zbeen-why-the-media-takes-sides/ FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from Tuesday on 九一星空无限talk ZB) Especially in New Zealand/The Ongoing Power Struggle/Nobody Voted for This/Just Build Whatever/Remember Pretty Things? Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:19:00 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-kier-starmers-role-in-the-white-house-meetings-regarding-ukraine/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-kier-starmers-role-in-the-white-house-meetings-regarding-ukraine/ A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and the United States is looking likely.  US President Donald Trump's been meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House today, following talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.  Zelenskyy and Trump are now meeting with other leaders, including Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.  UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking Starmer is saying he thinks they can make real progress to end the war.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:35:11 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ryan-wood-kiwi-supercars-driver-on-his-year-so-far-success-in-racing/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ryan-wood-kiwi-supercars-driver-on-his-year-so-far-success-in-racing/ It’s been an incredible rise for Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood.  Racing for Walkinshaw Andretti United last year, he helped the team to 3rd in the Teams Championship —their highest finish since 2016— and was widely considered the best rookie on the grid.  This year has already seen him claim a win in race 14, with multiple podium appearances under his belt, as well as a host of Top 10 finishes.   Wood told Mike Hosking he’s really happy with the improvements they’ve made over the last year since moving into the main game.  “It’s been a great year so far,” he said.  “Really excited for, obviously, the big races coming up, and it should be a huge challenge.”  “Hopefully we’re ready for it.”   LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:27:17 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/karin-kos-apiculture-nz-ceo-on-the-challenging-times-for-the-global-honey-sector/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/karin-kos-apiculture-nz-ceo-on-the-challenging-times-for-the-global-honey-sector/ Times are challenging for the global honey sector.   Oversupply, inflated prices, and global volatility continue to drive sector woes.   Apiculture NZ CEO Karin Kos told Mike Hosking both domestic and export factors are contributing.  In 2019, New Zealand had a record 1 million hives and 10,000 beekeepers, but now there’s under 500,000 hives and 7,600 beekeepers, she says.   At the same time, Kos told Hosking, there was softening global demand post-Covid, particularly in some of our largest markets.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:13:12 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/mike-fuge-contact-energy-ceo-on-the-companys-full-year-net-profit/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/mike-fuge-contact-energy-ceo-on-the-companys-full-year-net-profit/ One of the country’s major electricity companies is defending their increased profits amid rising energy prices.   Contact Energy’s full year net profit is up 41%, with revenue up 20%.  Their underlying profit also climbed 17%, bolstered by a strong lift in geothermal generation as well as improved sales and customer numbers.  CEO Mike Fuge told Mike Hosking the profits are the result of their investment in major projects that benefit the country, such as geothermal.  He says they’re actually investing more than what they earned in profit last year.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:30:37 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/the-re-wrap-quest-for-peace/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/the-re-wrap/the-re-wrap-quest-for-peace/ THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Boldly Going Where... Blah, Blah, Blah/The Court Isn't the Boss of Us/Auckland Council Is So Cooked/Our Energy Is Rank Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:17:58 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/vaughan-mabee-amisfield-executive-chef-on-being-crowned-restaurant-of-the-year/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/vaughan-mabee-amisfield-executive-chef-on-being-crowned-restaurant-of-the-year/ The chef at the country's best restaurant says they're always improving to stay top of the game.   From more than 300 contestants, Queenstown's fine dining hotspot Amisfield has once again been crowned 'Restaurant of the Year' at the Cuisine Good Food Awards.  Executive Chef, Vaughan Mabee told Mike Hosking being in Central Otago helps them in many ways.   He says the combination of their team and the area's amazing wine country, tourism, and product brings the success of the restaurant and vineyard.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:13:24 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-19-august-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-19-august-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 19th of August, eyes are on the White House as Zelenskyy and EU leaders meet for peace talks. Our White House Correspondent is on the scene.  Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge defends their big profit rise while the country faces rising energy costs.  Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood is having a stellar second season so far, so we catch up with him during the mini break of the year.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:09:11 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/lauren-tomasi-channel-9-us-correspondent-on-the-meeting-with-trump-zelenskyy-european-leaders/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/lauren-tomasi-channel-9-us-correspondent-on-the-meeting-with-trump-zelenskyy-european-leaders/ Donald Trump's focussing on a peace deal rather than a ceasefire as talks with Ukraine's President get underway.  Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for talks with Trump and several European leaders today.   Trump also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday and says he'll have a phone call with him after today's talks.   Channel 9 US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi told Mike Hosking the meeting has been quite warm so far, with it appearing to be a room full of friends as opposed to heads of state.   She says that it’s a good thing for Europe, who has come into this supporting Zelenskyy, as they know the security of Ukraine will have ramifications on Europe.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:58:18 Z