The Mike Hosking Breakfast

National hasn't given up on its housing accord with Labour.  The Housing Supply Bill, put forward by Labour and National to allow greater intensification in urban centres, is expected to get its second reading in Parliament this afternoon.  ...

Reports that if you want to get into horticulture as a labourer, then kiwifruit is your best bet.   The latest NZ Kiwifruit grower industry report found employers paid between $27 and $29 per hour for picking green and gold kiwifruit.  It was an 18...

A Detroit-area artist whose studio was where the parents of the Oxford High School student charged in a deadly shooting were found by police is cooperating with authorities and didn't know the couple had stayed overnight, his attorney said Sunday. ...

For all those restaurants and councils struggling with a seagull problem, there could be a work around in the form of six figure canine solution.  The Sydney Opera House has just renewed a contract with a border collie and kelpie dog training company...

So how is this vaccine mandate thing going to unfold?  My experiences so far are varied. I had walking to the door, scanning the QR code, walking in getting my temperature taken, scanning my vax pass, and then putting on a surgical mask. I've also had...

After dominating for most of the year it was a flat ending to Shane van Gisbergen's 2021 season after a puncture denied him the chance at a second straight title at Bathurst.  Sitting in second with seven laps remaining, a front right puncture forced...

The Kiwis are flying the flag well in Formula Two.   Liam Lawson spoke with Mike Hosking last week ahead of the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, but it was another Kiwi Marcus Armstrong who got the checkered flag in Race 1.   Marcus started in equal pole...

It might cost a bit more for a wine or a beer in the traffic light system.  Aucklanders were able to head back to bars and restaurants over the weekend in the red setting.  The whole of the South Island is in Orange, along with Wellington and several...

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis say property investors are a key reason why New Zealand's house prices have skyrocketed so high, a new poll has found.  About half also put the blame on foreign buyers, while around a third say the Labour Government has...

Christopher Luxon's ability to bridge political divides will be tested today, when he announces his shadow cabinet.  He's due to reveal details of his line up about lunchtime.  The new National leader isn't expected to give a major role to former...