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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast show.
Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.
The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.
There are many sides to Mike. He’s ambitious and insightful, a family man and loving husband, a news junkie and social influencer.
His quick wit, intelligent conversation and bold approach ensure the audience is up to date and informed as they plough into their busy day.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best.
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of April, we look at the cost of implementing the Government's health targets in hospitals. It's...
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Commentary Box: Rugby League, Super Rugby, Cricket, F1
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the first ANZAC NRL match in Auckland since 2015, a high-quality weekend for Super Rugby, the Black...
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Mike's Minute: The High Court Gave the Waitangi Tribunal a Serve
The High Court has seen sense and upended the Waitangi Tribunal's summons to minister Karen Chhour over her desire to remove a clause in Oranga Tamariki's terms...
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Research finds middle managers suffer heightened levels of burnout
Australian research has found middle managers are the ones suffering heightened levels of burnout, largely due to premature promotions. In the survey, 73 percent...
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Policy has been "overwhelmingly welcomed": Education Minister on ban on cellphones in schools
Term two begins today, kicking the ban on cellphones in schools into effect. National announced the policy before the election in order to “help students focus...
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Three major factors contributing to rising fuel prices
Fuel prices continue to rise. Unleaded 91 petrol has increased by 26 cents per litre this year, so far. Bagrie Economics Founder Cameron Bagrie tells Mike Hosking...
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Should fees for re-sitting drivers licence tests be re-introduced?
Fees for re-sitting driver’s licence tests could return as nationwide wait times surge. Since October, it has been free to retry licence tests as many times as...
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Former Health NZ Chair on the $723 million cost to meet planned care targets
Cutting down health system backlogs could come with a hefty price tag. Meeting planned care targets has been modelled by health officials to cost $723 million over...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Few More of Hosk's Favourite Things
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Could've Gone a Bit Harder/Defies Explanation/It Wasn't a Long Weekend/Maybe Next Year/What...
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"The most significant student protests we’ve seen since the anti-war demos of the late sixties": US correspondent on pressure on President Biden
President Biden is facing new pressure to step up his response to the growing number of anti-Semitic incidents on university campuses. Protests have popped up in...
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has been newly appointed as Board Chair for Pharmac
Former Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has been appointed as the new chair of the national drug purchasing entity, Pharmac. Paula tells Mike Hosking her experience...
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Significance of ANZAC Day continues to grow
Yesterday marked another year since the Gallipoli campaign, the yearly services commemorating not only those who fell in World War I, but conflicts and wars that...
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Trump's Lawyers argue for the legitimacy of political assassinations
It all revolves around Donald Trump, going beyond his ‘hush money’ trial. The former President is dealing with a series of legal actions all revolving around trying...
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Wrapping the Week: The importance of ANZAC Day
Filling in for Mike Hosking, Andrew Dickens was joined by Tim Wilson and Josie Pagani to wrap this week. They discussed the importance of ANZAC Day, the dog walkers...
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THE RE-WRAP: Week Interrupted
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) A Heartfelt Word on ANZAC Day/Another Reason Not to Move to Australia/Interesting Timing...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 26 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th April Andrew Dickens filled in for Mike, getting legal analysis of the Karen Chhour and Waitangi...
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Is etiquette a thing of the past?
Table manners may be a thing of the past. A survey has found that Gen Z overwhelmingly doesn’t care about traditional etiquette, including holding a knife and fork...
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TikTok likely to push back against US ban
Social media app Tik Tok may be in line for a court battle after US President Joe Biden signed a bill to ban the app from the United States. US lawmakers have for...
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'Impressive' ANZAC turnouts despite chill and wild weather
One RSA District President is celebrating the turnout at ANZAC services yesterday despite the wild weather in some parts. The mid-morning service at Wellington's...
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New Broadcasting Minister on the "real challenges" facing the industry
The new Media and Communications Minister says the sector isn't broken but is under pressure. The Prime Minister handed the portfolio to Paul Goldsmith after stripping...
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Success of this cruise season not expected to last
The cruise-ship season success is being celebrated, but there's concern next season could hit an iceberg. Ships have brought in 350,000 visitors with an estimated...
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High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons, claimants lodge appeal
An appeal of the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal summons of the Children's Minister has been lodged. It ruled Karen Chhour could not be...
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Australia and Elon Musk feud over footage of violent attacks
Australia’s politicians are facing off against billionaire Elon Musk. The federal government's renewing its focus on social media misinformation and harm after...
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Retailers struggle to meet targets, concerned about surviving the year
A chunk of businesses aren’t sure they'll survive this year. A Retail NZ survey has found retailers aren't confident heading into winter and a third think they...
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Hydrogen sets up shop in NZ, set to become diesel's major competitor
A hydrogen refuelling network across the North Island is the first of its kind in Australasia. Hamilton, Auckland, and New Plymouth will host the Hiringa Energy...
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Mike's Minute: The moral question around advertising on social media
One of the mysteries of our time is why so many businesses, and big businesses, spend so much money on social media platforms, given what's on those platforms. Hyundai...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 24th of April, we finally have some common sense being brought to the RMA. Federated Farmers' Mark...
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Pollies: Govt will 'absolutely not' be cutting the emergency management fund
National MP Mark Mitchell says there's absolutely no plan to cut a fund used for recovery after extreme weather events. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has received...
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Study finds cultural integration key in retaining international doctors
We're being told helping international doctors adjust is about more than just medical competence. An Otago university study has found New Zealand is at risk of...
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Council "lacks vision" for Wellington's Courtenay Place - business owner
A Courtenay Place bar owner says it's critical Wellington City Council has a plan for the area. It's walked away from a $32 million deal to renovate Reading Cinema,...
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A&P lifeline is a "win-win" for the association and the Christchurch City Council
A Christchurch City Councillor says their lifeline to the A&P Association isn't a grant. The board canned this year's A&P Show, saying it would be unwise under...
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THE RE-WRAP: How Far Can You Physically Wind Back a Clock?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) RMA Next on the Block/Social Media is Bad. So Bad/Cyclone Response, Also Bad/All Show,...
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Columbia University shifts to online learning as protests continue
Universities across America are bracing for more Gaza protests. Campus closures and arrests have followed increasing Pro-Palestinian and Pro- Israel demonstrations...
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RMA Reforms represents a shift away from a 'one size fits no one' approach
Farmers see RMA reform as common sense returning to the farm gate. Changes across farming, water, and mining will be introduced to Parliament next month. Federated...
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Police boss' job hangs in the balance due to tense video
A tense standoff between a London police officer and an antisemitism campaigner has sparked outrage. Gideon Falter, CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, was...
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Italian centre-right seem to have retained their popularity in regional election
Good news for the Italian Prime Minister. Giorgia Meloni and her allies have kept control of the southern region of Basilicata in the regional election, defeating...
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New show aims to challenge food waste in NZ
A new TV3 show is aiming to highlight New Zealand’s food waste. Chefs are coming together in ‘Food Rescue Kitchen’ to challenge viewers’ perceptions of waste and...
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Mike’s Minute: Ideology is hijacking reality on climate
Surely we didn’t miss the irony on climate change? On the day it's announced we have reduced our emissions now for three years in a row, so good on us, the very...
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"Robbing Peter to pay Paul": Resident Doctors protest pay offer
Resident doctors are set to take to the streets, protesting a recent pay offer. The Resident Doctors' Association say while some workers were offered up to 25%...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd April, the Government is bringing back the Three Strikes law. The public seems to be on the board,...
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'Change of tide' coming to the job market
Employers have more choice with competition for work heating up. Recruitment companies are warning of thousands joining the unemployment queue and more people...
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Conflicting evidence on the efficacy on the Three Strikes Law
A criminal defence lawyer is hesitant to endorse the incoming Three Strikes legislation. The Government is looking to re-establish the laws which will see mandatory...
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'A story of innovation': NZ pushes wool forward
Wool could be making a comeback. The world's largest wool processing facility has reopened near Napier following a $50 million rebuild and refurbishment project...
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THE RE-WRAP: I'm No Legal Expert, But...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Maybe They Have a Point?/Choosing Energy Over the Future/Trumpdate/More Helpful Food Waste...
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"What we've done here I think is quite smart": PM defends $41m spend in Asia
Christopher Luxon is defending spending millions on clean energy in Asia while cutting costs and Government jobs in New Zealand. The Government has committed $41...
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US correspondent on US$61 billion aid package for Ukraine
The US House of Representatives has voted 311 to 112 in favour of a US$61 billion aid package for Ukraine, helping to provide ammunition to keep them in the fight...
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Elon Musk and X’s vow to fight Australian online safety watchdog
Elon Musk and his social media company X have pledged to fight Australia’s online safety watchdog over posts about the alleged Western Sydney church stabbing. The...
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Commentary Box: Black Caps vs Pakistan, V8 Supercars, Super Rugby crowds
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Black Caps' 7 wicket win in Pakistan, the Warriors' 30-12 loss to the Dragons, V8 Supercars in...
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Mike's Minute: This Government was elected on change — embrace it
A good lesson in life is to work out, that if things aren't working the way you are currently doing them, then you want to change it. We have a gargantuan hole in...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 22 April, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly explained why the Government is changing...
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Christchurch mayor: City may get a Catholic Cathedral before an Anglican one
Full steam ahead with plans to re-build Christchurch's Catholic Cathedral on the same site as before. Following a survey, the Catholic Diocese has selected their...
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V8 Supercars racer Will Brown on racing in Taupō
Taupō enjoyed some V8 Supercars racing over the weekend. Championship leader Will Brown overhauled his Australian teammate Broc Feeney in a tense battle to win the...
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International relations analyst: Trump's support of Ukraine aid package is a good sign
Donald Trump's support for the US$95 billion relief package for international aid is a good sign for Ukraine. The US House of Representatives has budgeted a US$61...
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Trade Minister optimistic about China-NZ relations after his visit
The Trade Minister is optimistic about China and New Zealand's relationship after his visit. The Government's focused on deepening international ties with Asia,...
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Travel agent: Rising operational costs partly to blame for domestic airfares increasing
Growing operational costs are partially to blame for an increase in domestic airfares. Air New Zealand's told travel agents domestic fares across all routes will...
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THE RE-WRAP: Progress At Any Cost
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Just Don't Look Back/Hosk Really Hates That Outfit/Kiwi Bludgers Don't Know How Good They've...
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister: We want to allow lenders to give discretion in right situations
The Government wants to make loans more accessible to people who need them. It's revoking 11 pages of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act introduced by...
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Trump seemingly dozes off again during trial proceedings
The Trump-trial saga continues, and the former US President has been spotted dozing in court again. Donald Trump is the first president in US history to face multiple...
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Mark the Week: A very solid week for the Government
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 Government: 7/10 A very solid week...
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"Pretty steep learning curve": Kiwi racer Jaxon Evans ahead of this weekend's Supercars
This weekend will see up to 70,000 fans pouring into Taupo to catch the Supercars event. Jaxon Evans, a third-generation kiwi racer, won the Porsche Carrera Cup...