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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
6am–9am weekdays
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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Mike's Minute: Sport and Politics Shouldn't Mix
Sporting question - why are we angsting about Qatar and rugby? Why won't Mark Robinson at the NZRU talk about the Middle East and whether we are going there, or...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 6 May 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 6th of May, we have the Government's water plan for Auckland, so what could that mean for the rest...
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Commentary Box: Warriors loss, Super Rugby, Rugby Sevens, F1, and SailGP
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Newcastle Knights takedown of the Warriors, the weekend in Super Rugby and the Rugby Sevens and...
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Teen shot dead by police in Perth, and Australia's student loan repayment threshold reviewed
A teen has been shot dead by police after a knife attack in Perth, Australia. Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the incident had hallmarks...
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Central Otago's Felton Road takes Winery of the Year crown
Winery of the Year has been announced, with Central Otago’s Felton Road taking the crown. The competition was independently ranked by wine critics. Felton Road...
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The cost of insuring a home is rising six times faster than incomes
The cost of insuring a home is rising six times faster than incomes. Data from Stats NZ show insurance premiums have increased 14 percent in the year to March,...
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Controversial Canterbury feral cat killing competition is back
The controversial Canterbury feral cat killing competition is back. Nearly 250 cats were caught last year, causing protests and backlash from animal safety advocates....
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Nearly half of youth offenders placed in community remand homes run away
Nearly half of youth offenders placed in community remand homes run away. A memo from Oranga Tamariki revealed between August 2020 and February 2023, 40 percent...
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Government make deal with Auckland Council for long-term investment in water infrastructure
The Government has made a deal with Auckland Council as part of its Local Water Done Well reforms. The deal saves Aucklanders from Watercare’s proposed 25.8 percent...
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THE RE-WRAP: Turning a Blind Eye to Qatar
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Gotta Make a Buck, Right?/Another Questionable Sentence/The Two Sides of Winston/Facts...
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Boeing poised to launch astronauts to ISS for Nasa, and parts of the US set for cicadapocalypse
Boeing is poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for Nasa. The Boeing Starliner is set for launch tomorrow, years behind schedule and more...
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"A lot of opportunity in trade": Mindful Fashion report into state of NZ's fashion industry
The cancellation of New Zealand Fashion Week has highlighted wider issues within our fashion community. A report commissioned by Mindful Fashion looking into the...
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“Can this be settled with a trans-Tasman phone call?” Murray Olds reports from Australia on Winston Peters accusation
Australia correspondent Murray Olds brings us the latest on the Bob Carr and Winston Peters skirmish, and Pauline Hanson’s remarks towards Mehreen Faruqi. Bob...
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"Pretty ugly and threatening": Further arrests at US uni protest
More protesters have been arrested as students continue to demonstrate at US universities. Police dismantled a Pro-Palestine camp set up in front of Royce Hall...
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Over $400m in unclaimed funds held by the IRD
Kiwis are being urged to check if Inland Revenue has any unclaimed funds in their name. Almost 416,000 Kiwis are owed more than $477 million from forgotten funds,...
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Mike's Minute: Where are the solutions from the Reserve Bank?
The Reserve Bank has an odd mandate. On one hand they directly involved themselves in cocking up the economy to the extent it has been by throwing printed money...
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Mark the Week: James Shaw was badly let down
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. Julie-Anne Genter: 0/10 She's unhinged. James...
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"We gotta keep this industry alive": NZ Fashion week plans for a strong return
New Zealand Fashion Week's planning to come back bigger and stronger next year. It's had to cancel this year's event and shift to a two-yearly showcase due to a...
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THE RE-WRAP: This Could Be the Most Exciting Podcast Ever!
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Or We Could Talk Mortgages and Insurance/Mark the Week/The View from Hamilton/When Conspiracy...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 3 May 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 3rd of May we discussed the changes the Government is making to the education sector, Lifting Literacy...
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Wrapping the Week: Celebrating your anniversary on the wrong day
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back once more to wrap the week with Mike Hosking. They discussed everything from musicians they enjoy to the number of contacts...
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Educators are "thrilled" by Govt's focus on literacy
The stronger focus on literacy in education appears to be well-received by educators, so far. The Government's set a target of getting 80% of year eights to the...
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Ten times as many Kiwis prescribed ADHD medication
More adult Kiwis are receiving ADHD medicine than ever before. There's been a tenfold increase in the amount dispensed for adults between 2006 and 2022, today's...
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"Appalling incident": Julie Anne Genter's confrontation is "part of a wider trend"
We're being told Parliament has lost its sense of decorum because MPs have lost their respect for Parliament as an institution. Green MP Julie Anne Genter is facing...
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"I'm eagerly awaiting the legal advice": Canada faces legal action over trade dispute
The Trade Minister is taking the legal fight to Canada over a trade dispute. The Government says Canada's refusing to comply with a ruling over dairy trade, where...
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Untrained teachers hired as shortage hits new crisis
The teacher shortage has hit a new crisis point. A Post Primary Teachers Association Survey has found that 56% of principals had to employ untrained or unqualified...
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Mike's Minute: I've found some more cost savings for the Government
Do you want some savings? I have found a couple of hundred million for you then. A report out has looked at who gets the Winter Energy Payment. It's a shedload...
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Kiwi nut butters take to the stars
One small step for peanut butter, one giant leap for New Zealand foods. Kiwi nut butter brand Fix & Fogg has launched 50 pouches of various products into space...
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'Not just a business transaction': Report highlights risks of Belt and Road Initiative
A New Zealand Initiative report details potential hidden risks in China's Belt and Road Initiative. The pro-free-market think-tank points to potential implications...
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THE RE-WRAP': Genter Goes Ham
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) At Least She's Passionate/Shaw, Not So Much/Angst Over the Media's Angst Over Media Angst/Suck...
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How long are kiwis spending on hold?
Kiwis have had enough of being on hold after more than 22 million hours on the phone for customer service. ServiceNow commissioned research surveyed more than a...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2nd of May, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters joined to dig into AUKUS and the likelihood of New...
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Heath Franklin's 'Not Here To F*ck Spiders' on his NZ tour
One of New Zealand’s favourite comedians, Heath ‘Chopper’ Franklin is back from his break. The Australian comic is returning from his three year break with a bang,...
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"I'm sorry doesn't cut it": Deputy PM says Julie Anne Genter 'lost the plot'
Winston Peters says Julie Anne Genter should face consequences for confronting a minister in the House. The Green MP has apologised in Parliament and could face...
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Job market sees increased competition as unemployment rises
More people are competing for work for fewer opportunities as the unemployment rate's expected to keep rising. The unemployment rate is at 4.3 % in the March quarter,...
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Mike's Minute: Today we say goodbye to James Shaw MP
So, bye bye James Shaw; Valedictory Day today. He is in the interesting position of having left behind something potentially quite substantive. The Net Zero laws,...
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"Out of character": Australian PM sparks outrage at domestic violence rally
The Australian Prime Minister is copping some flack after speaking at a domestic violence rally on Sunday. He was caught on camera asking the organiser whether...
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Unemployment expected to rise in first quarter
Unemployment is expected to be up today, and it's thought to be just the beginning. Stats NZ will release the numbers for the first three months of the year around...
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Property index gives hope to first home buyers
New data reveals where Kiwis can pay off their mortgage the fastest. The latest OneRoof-Valocity House Value Index found 46 areas across the country where a mortgage...
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Kiwi brand slots into US drinks market
Another kiwi startup has broken into the US market. Alcohol-free brand AF is launching its products in US retail stores Target and Walmart from today. Founder...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1st of May the Remuneration Authority’s Geoff Summers joined, the group behind whether MPs get a pay...
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Pollies: What is a Member of Parliament worth?
It’s Politics Wednesday so Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to discuss this week’s biggest political stories. They discussed the recently announced...
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Tech companies "have very little incentive" to adhere to the Christchurch Call
The benefits of the Christchurch Call are being debated in the wake of allegations that it's silencing member organisations. Jacinda Ardern established the global...
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"Makes sense": Lawyer defends judges' work perks
A barrister's defending generous work perks for judges. Those in the profession are entitled to thousands of kilometres of free air travel for them and their partners. Crown...
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THE RE-WRAP: Very Sad Sign of the Times
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) These Jobs Were Always Going/We Hate Paying Them. Anything/Another Thought Bubble Bursts/Bye-Bye...
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What goes into determining MP pay rises?
We could be seeing the end of the pay freeze for MPs. The Remuneration Authority's set to increase most MP salaries 10.5% over three years. The first rise of 2.8%...
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Ukraine withdraws troops as promised aid remains undelivered
Despite grand speeches from Ukraine’s allies and NATO, pledged aid is not arriving. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday...
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Mike's Minute: More money for Pharmac or better self-health management?
I read an article yesterday about how we need to play in dirt more. It's good for your health, that’s why you should “ground” yourself. Get your feet in the earth...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of April, Housing Minister Chris Bishop discussed the first phase of getting families out of emergency...
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THE RE-WRAP: It's Only a Poll
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Cool Your Jets/The Pharmac Fittness Test/High House Prices Good. High Rent Bad/Why Councils...
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'Plenty of upsets' expected in the upcoming T20 World Cup
The Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean has been named. This selection will make it Tim Southee’s seventh T20 World Cup, and he told Mike Hosking...
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"I never stop": Jerry Seinfeld discusses NZ tour, comedy career
One of the most iconic names in comedy, Jerry Seinfeld is no stranger to audiences. He’s been performing since the late 1970’s, creating and starring in the semi-fictionalised...
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"We know it's tough": Luxon attributes drop in polls to "challenging times"
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is attributing last night’s poor poll result which showed coalition parties losing support to the “challenging time” Kiwis are facing. National,...
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"We've inherited a mess": Chris Bishop says the housing crisis is a 'disgrace'
Children living in emergency housing motels are set to be pushed up the priority list. From today the Ministry of Social Development will focus on families with...
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"It gives us certainty": Pharmac to receive $1.7b funding-boost
Pharmac's record funding-boost will address the fiscal cliff it faces. An additional $1.7 billion spread over four-years has been ear-marked for the drug-buying...
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Support needed while the Disability Ministry solves 'inherited issues'
Labour's Disability spokesperson says funding was laid out for the Ministry of Disabled People until 2027. It's under review after abruptly announcing funding...
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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...