Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Liam Lawson, Bob Geldof,

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back on the air, joining Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the Liam Lawson situation and Bob Geldof – who Mike interviewed earlier this week.   LISTEN ABOVE 

Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Wine Founder on the growth of New Zealand wines in the US Market

New Zealand winemakers are continuing to make moves in the US.   Amid an uncertain market, we were the only nation in the top ten US wine suppliers to increase its volume last year.  Data suggests it’s the 16th year in a row New Zealand wine has reported growth.   Invivo Wine Founder Tim Lightbo…

Full Show Podcast: 28 March 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of March, it’s official – Eden Park will be getting a revamp, and Auckland won't be getting a new stadium.  Kiwi’s trust in our public institutions is eroding over time – a survey revealing it’s at its lowest point since 2022.   Kate…

Andrew Benson: BBC Formula 1 Correspondent on Liam Lawson being demoted from Red Bull Racing

Liam Lawson has had the keys taken off him at Red Bull and will complete the Formula 1 season with the franchise's Racing Bulls development team.  He lasted two Grands Prix before management decided to replace him with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda for his home event next weekend at Suzuka.   The …

Adelle Keely: Acumen Republic CEO on the growing distrust in public institutions

Trust is eroding over time in our public institutions.   The Acumen Edelman Trust Barometer reveals 67% of New Zealanders express a sense of grievance with business, media, government and NGOs – surpassing the global average of 61%.   Many feel overlooked by those in power and disillusioned as a …

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the savings from the public sector job cuts

The Finance Minister says they've over-delivered on their promise to save money from public sector job cuts.  Latest Public Service Commission data shows the core workforce decreased 4% in the year to December 2024.  Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the Government's expecting to save $…

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO's hopeful they can gain public funding for stadium upgrade

The boss of Eden Park remains hopeful of convincing the Government to help fund a major expansion.  Auckland councillors have voted to back the upgrading of the stadium over the building of a new arena near the waterfront.  But Eden Park has yet to secure any public funding.  Chief Executive Nic…

Luke Bradford: Royal College of GPs Medical Director on the growing difficulty in accessing healthcare

A review confirms better access to care should be a key priority.  Health New Zealand's released a Clinical Quality and Safety Review using data from the past decade.  It reveals the number of people waiting more than four months to see a specialist tripled between 2020 and 2023.   Royal College…

Mike's Minute: The harsh reality of elite sport

The problem with Red Bull and Liam Lawson is several fold.  One, the most egregious part is, if the reports are true, that Honda offered another $10 million to get their man Yuki Tsunoda in the seat. This is not new, they have done so before but were rebuffed.  Two, next weekend would be the firs…

Dean Smith: Summerfruit NZ CEO on cherry exports hitting a new milestone

This summer was one to remember for the cherry industry.   Exports have hit a new milestone, surpassing five thousand tonnes.  The previous record was about 4,200 tonnes in the 2017/18 season.  Summerfruit New Zealand CEO Dean Smith told Mike Hosking exports were not only high, but also of high …