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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: What's wrong with living in the real world?
As I understand the metaverse it will eventually be a place where you live that’s so real you may not know where you are, here or the metaverse. At the moment, as...
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THE RE-WRAP: Never Been a Worse Time to Buy
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Houses That Is/One Last Word On GIB/Mark the Week/Hosk Keeps it Real
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Wrapping the Week: Matariki and healthy habits
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mark the Week: Say you are right until you are not and never say sorry
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. MIQ: 2/10 "The not appealing bit was the...
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Fletcher Building CEO: Plasterboard supply should be hitting shelves in the next few months
Fletcher Building says the plasterboard shortage should be sorted by October. Chief Executive Ross Taylor has spoken at an investor presentation about measures being...
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Crusaders CEO on Rugby Australia's comments around Super Rugby
What were perceived to be hollow threats from Rugby Australia about leaving Super Rugby Pacific may end up being more than that. Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan...
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Economist: Weaker than expected New Zealand dollar augurs well for milk prices
Fonterra's Farmgate Milk Price could surpass $10 this season, according to new ASB forecasts. If it comes to pass, it will be the first double-digit payout on record. ASB...
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Report: Minority groups more likely to experience rights violations
A new report from the Human Rights Measurement Intiative has prompted the Chief Human Rights Commissioner to urge the Government to improve outcomes for some minority...
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Foodstuffs North Island to set up wholesale grocery service for rival retailers
The second of the two major supermarket chains will set up a wholesale grocery service for rival retailers. It was one of the recommendations of the Commerce Commission...
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Pollies: Gib taskforce, Tauranga by-election and MIQ
MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking for Pollies. On the agenda was the newly-appointed plasterboard taskforce, results from the Tauranga by-election...
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Mike's Minute: FINA made the right call over trans athletes
I am trying to work out just where the FINA decision around trans athlete participation at elite level fits, as far as far-reaching decisions go. It would be right...
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Labour MP attempts to set record with 26 hour interview
Do you think you'd be able to be interviewed for more than 26 hours straight, even if you had the gift of the gab? That's exactly what Labour MP Kieran McAnulty...
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Taranaki DHB aiming to get 80 percent of its staff vaccinated against the flu
Taranaki DHB is aiming to get 80 percent of its staff vaccinated against the flu. Ministry of Health data shows nationwide only around 54 percent of DHB staff have...
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Economist: Supply chain issues could get worse as manufacturing sites reopen
Supply chains could continue to be an issue, even as the world's biggest port re-opens today. Shanghai has been operating at a severely reduced capacity since March. Many...
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Plasterboard taskforce: Group will aim to educate construction sector on future options
Several hopes for the Government's plasterboard taskforce. Building and Construction Minister Megan Woods has set up the group to troubleshoot supply shortages. Commercial...
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THE RE-WRAP: Is it the End Times or Not?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) You're Only As Broke As You Think You Are/Doctoring Is Really Hard/Continuing Covid...
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Police Association: Our gang problem isn't just a metropolitan one
A nationwide expansion of tackling our gang problem is much needed. Police say Operation Cobalt is being expanded, after having some success in Auckland. Police...
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62 patients in a day: GP driven to tears as 'health system falling to bits'
A North Shore doctor says he is waking up at 4am worried about his patients after working gruelling 12-hour shifts seeing up to 62 patients a day. "I'm burnt out...
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Mike's Minute: Let's make teaching an attractive profession again
Performance pay in education is one of those things governments have given up on, those that thought the idea had merit anyway. They tended to be National governments. And...
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THE RE-WRAP: GIB-Ageddon
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Get Into Elephants/British Belt Tightening/The Fund No-one Asked For/Something's Gone...
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Dan Carter on life in retirement and his new business ventures
Since his retirement from international rugby in 2015 and all rugby in 2021 – Dan Carter has kept himself busy with plenty of business ventures and collaborations. That...
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Former Kiwis captain calls for players to step up and revive international rugby league
In the week before the Kiwis first international test in two years, there are calls for everyone to step up to revive the international side of the game. Kiwis coach...
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More calls for Fletcher Building personnel reset
Could the Gib crisis claim some scalps at Fletcher Building? Shareholder Simplicity Living and the Shareholders Association are calling for the board chair Bruce...
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Figures suggest we may have seen an economic revival of sorts in May
There are suggestions we may have seen an economic revival of sorts in the month of May. Despite rising costs, the latest BNZ - Business NZ Performance of Services...
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CO2 shortage may lead to further supermarket stock issues
A CO2 shortage is just another problem for food suppliers. Tegel is concerned about New Zealand's shortage of carbon dioxide gas Beer, fizzy drink, sparking wine,...
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Trade Minister looking to sign off on FTA with European leaders
New Zealand’s trade agenda continues to build positive momentum. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is jetting off to Europe on Sunday and will return via Australia for...
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National Immunisation Advisory Centre: Flu vaccinations are about supporting the health sector
Disappointment over the numbers of health workers yet to get the flu vaccine. Health Ministry data shows only around 54 percent of DHB staff have received the jab...
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Mike's Minute: Plenty of warning signs for the Govt from Tauranga
I think we have broad agreement that by-elections are a story unto themselves. They are never good for the government of the day. And what happens in a one-off vote...
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THE RE-WRAP: You Can't Win if You Don't Turn Up
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Do You Even Care?/Saturday Night Screen-Stacking/The Unfair Advantage/Everybody Skis/Suspiciously...
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Verstappen wins thriller, torches his team
Max Verstappen has won a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix for his sixth victory of the Formula One season. Verstappen has further extended his championship lead after...
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Australia could be the first domino for a Commonwealth exodus
Australia could be the first domino for a Commonwealth exodus. Buckingham Palace is reportedly concerned a number of countries will sever ties with the Royal Family...
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Kiri Allan: Newly-minted Justice Minister refutes the suggestion we're too soft on crime
The newly-minted Justice Minister is refuting the suggestion we're too soft on crime. Kiri Allan was handed the portfolio after Kris Faafoi announced he'll be leaving...
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Retail NZ chief on guidelines around commercialising Matariki
Another public holiday at the end of this week - the first year for Matariki. The calls have already gone out not to commercialise it. It's always an issue with...
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Tauranga MP to introduce member's bill to give police greater power to stop gang convoys
Tauranga's new MP is wasting no time getting down to business. Sam Uffindell has retained the Tauranga seat for National, after beating Labour's Jan Tinetti by around...
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NZ Principal's Federation on whether we should look at NSW's education reforms
Questions have been asked as to whether we should we paying attention to NSW's education reforms. Premier Dominic Perrottet is looking to introduce performance pay,...
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'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
A Toyota Hiace mini-van carrying nine family members and travelling to Picton was ripped apart after colliding head-on with a refrigerated truck, leaving seven people...
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Mike's Minute: Gloomy economic days are just beginning
Is it a case of looking too hard? How is it possible I see a recession and banks don't? The much-anticipated GDP number for the first quarter of the year is -0.2...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why So Negative?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) When Being Right Feels so Wrong/GIB's Not the Only Option/Not a Great Time to Invest......
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Mark the Week: Minus 0.2% is a mess
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. Job Ads: 9/10 "Say whatever you like about...
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Fears global energy and export costs to hike fertiliser prices
Farmers could be paying up to 25 percent more for fertiliser, as much as $365 per tonne. Fertiliser co-operative Ballance say due to global energy and export costs...
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Scott Robertson: Crusaders coach on heading into the Super Rugby final as underdogs
It's not often the Crusaders go in as slight underdogs in a Super Rugby game - let alone a final. But that's the case this weekend as they take on the Blues in front...
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Andrew Hore: Blues CEO ahead of Super Rugby final
It's Super Rugby final time tomorrow night. The culmination of a four month season, ending with the classic rivalry renewed between the table topping Blues and the...
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Former law professor says move to review country's judges is unusual
There's confusion among law experts over a move by the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Law Society to seek a review of the country's judges. It's voted to...
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Finance Minister says GDP drop is a sign of a difficult 2022
The Finance Minister admits the drop in gross domestic product isn't good. GDP has dropped 0.2 percent for the March quarter, following a three percent rise in the...
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Economist predicts GDP growth to be between zero and one percent
A gloomy outlook for our economic growth. GDP numbers will be released by Stats NZ this morning for the first quarter of the year. It's thought growth will probably...
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Ed Sheeran: Chart-topping singer-songwriter announces more tour dates in NZ
One of the world's biggest artists has some news for Kiwi fans. Ever since he broke out in 2011 he's been a mainstay at the top of the charts around the world. In...
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Rotorua business named in top ten bucket list activities by TripAdvisor
If you want to do one of the top ten bucket list activities in the world then look no further than your backdoor. Rotorua's Canopy Tours ziplining tour has been...
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Gang expert on reported truce between Tribesmen and Killer Beez
Have some of our gangs come to their senses and agreed to stop shooting each other. Police and gang sources say there is an agreed upon ceasefire between the Tribesmen...
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Report finds major gaps that prevent NPOs meeting their purposes
Pressure on non-profit organisations is a mixture of being exposed over a lack of funding, and legislation making it too hard for the sector. It comes as a new report...
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Mike's Minute: Yet another Ministry of Health bungle, but we don't seem to care
I miss the occasion of the national disgrace. The time when, normally, a report or a revelation exposed some hopelessly inept behaviour or some governmental dishonesty. It...
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International relations expert: New Australian govt is in a high state of activity
Nanaia Mahuta will meet with Australian counterpart Penny Wong for the first time today. The meeting will be the latest for Wong, as she shores up Australia's relationships...
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THE RE-WRAP: Ain't No Accountability No More
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Moving On/No Stadium. No Ed/Pollution Is Bad for You Apparently/Avovadoageddon/Mike's...
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Pre-departure tests into NZ gone on Monday
As of next Tuesday, people travelling to New Zealand will no longer need a negative pre-departure test. A Government source has confirmed the requirement will be...
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Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month
US President Joe Biden confirmed Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with its leaders, a dramatic change in his stance on the kingdom that...
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Mike Hosking: Cycleways are an ideological mess
There is the ideological debate around cycleways. Whether or not they actually achieve anything. Whether they cut traffic. Whether it's real to expect large numbers...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Reshuffle Opinion We've Been Waiting For
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) How Hosk Sees It/Stop With the Cycleways/A Very Grand Opening Indeed/Why Weren't Hospitals...
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Pollies: Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell discuss gang activity, Police Minister's portfolio
Chris Hipkins wants to take a "big picture" approach to reducing gang activity. The new Police Minister has gone head-to-head with National's Police spokesman Mark...
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Warnings inflation may go beyond expected 7pc peak
If the food prices are any indicator, inflation may not have hit its peak yet. Yesterday, we got the news that food prices were up almost 7 percent on last year,...
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Michele Mouton: WRC Hall of Famer on return to Auckland in September
One of the most successful female motorsport drivers is in the country. Michele Mouton chairs the delegation responsible for safety in WRC rallies, so she is here...
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Children's Commissioner: Young People's Commission won't be as effective
Concern children will be impacted the most by a new bill that would get rid of the Children's Commissioner's role. Government is pushing ahead despite overwhelming...
