Mike Hosking Breakfast
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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.
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Mark the Week: King Charles' visit was a tour de force by any standard
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. Christchurch: 9/10 The stadium, the opening,...
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Mike's Minute: I like the cut of Anna Breman's gib
We can thank the new Reserve Bank Governor for ending the week on a high note. New charter details were announced yesterday. Charters and Reserve Banks were once...
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Miami Grand Prix 'pivotal' to the future of F1 as regulation tweaks are tested
Formula 1 is back in business this weekend. The Miami Grand Prix follows a month-long break due to the conflict in the Middle East – both the Bahrain and Saudi...
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Wrapping the Week: Work drinking cultures and Mike's fountain plans
It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was. They indulged Mike’s desire to build a fountain in his “lake” and delved...
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"Really fired up": Auckland FC prepared for elimination final after 'tougher' season
Auckland FC’s playoff fate has been sealed. The side is looking to avoid second-season syndrome after a record-breaking entry into the A-League. It comes down...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of May, Marcus Beveridge discusses some interesting immigration stats as our visa rejection rate falls...
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THE RE-WRAP: This Was a Long Time Coming
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Making the RBNZ Less Weird/Nelson Suddenly Away from it All/Mark the Week/Making Money...
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"Exactly the right move": Shift to make OCR decisions more transparent praised
Major changes are set to make future Official Cash Rate decisions far more transparent. The RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee will release details of who voted which...
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Immigration NZ praised for running a 'tight ship' as visa rejection rate falls
There’s praise for the 'tight ship' Immigration New Zealand's running. Data released to Newstalk ZB reveals just over 65 thousand visa applications were turned...
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"Cuts on cuts": Tauranga, Nelson hit hardest as Air NZ axes more flights
Air New Zealand's cutting another set of flights on top of its already stretched network. On top of cancellations across May and June announced last month, the...
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'21 out of 13 million': Seymour gives 'context' to school lunch safety complaints
The Associate Education Minister's defending the school lunches programme despite dozens of early safety complaints. There were 21 food safety probes into the lunches...
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Mike's Minute: Parent prosecutions were a deterrent
It probably wasn’t a surprise to learn the parents being prosecuted over their kids not going to school didn’t turn up to court. So the reason the justice wheel...
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"A snapshot of my world": Gin Wigmore discusses life, relationships, and a new album
A Kiwi music icon is firmly rooted back on our shores, with new music on the way. Gin Wigmore returned to New Zealand’s shores in late 2024 after years spent living...
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"Wonderful recognition": NZ winery bestowed a clean sweep at London Wine Competition
Our wine industry continues to find success on the global stage. Marlborough’s Spy Valley achieved a clean sweep at the London Wine Competition, claiming seven...
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THE RE-WRAP: More Reasons Not to Move to Australia
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Terrible Place/Meanwhile, Back Here In Middle Earth/Passing Notes In Class/Not Going...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30th of April, Dr Rober Breunig takes a look at Australia’s surging inflation whilst Finance Minister...
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Australia's economy seems to be holding steady despite surging inflation
Australia’s cost of living has jumped yet again. Headline inflation jumped 1.1% in the March quarter, while the Consumer Price Index rose to 4.6% in the year to...
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Middle East conflict expected to dampen small business sales' momentum
Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow. New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter – March alone...
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"Falling behind": Cancer Society calls on Govt to invest more in skin cancer prevention
The Cancer Society's asking political parties to stop tinkering around the edges and unite to more strongly fight the disease. It's joined with the Government to...
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"They started in a worse position": Finance Minister brushes off comparisons as Australia's inflation surges
The Finance Minister says New Zealand's inflation situation is very different to Australia's. Across the ditch, the rate's surged from 3.7% in February to 4.6%...
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Mike's Minute: The free trade deal should be celebrated
The greatest sadness of the India Free Trade Deal, for me to this point, is that the rhetoric has not paid due respect to where free trade basically began. New...
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"Range of factors": Electricity sector defends price increase as authority probes hikes
The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny. Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year – the same as last...
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Pollies: Just how much alcohol is consumed at Parliament?
It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week to date. They...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolster our supply...
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'Encouraging': First-home buyers make up nearly a quarter of new loans as lending rises
Home lending is on the rise – up 17.5% in the six months to December. The Banking Association's latest report also shows almost a quarter of new loans going to...
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"The benefit of AI has become a lot clearer": Businesses adopting AI see greater returns, research shows
AI seems to be having a positive impact on Kiwi businesses. A new report from 2degrees and Deloitte suggests small and medium businesses using high levels of AI...
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THE RE-WRAP: Sherman Tanked
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) All the Grubby Details/None of the Grubby Details/No Details of Any Kind
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Unclipping wings: Govt begins work to modernise aviation rules
The Government says work to modernise aviation rules is already off the ground. Its major sector overhaul is promising to update pilot training and safety rules,...
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"We've covered off excess risk": Diesel-users should have confidence in Z Energy deal, Shane Jones says
The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions. The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million...
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Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think
Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think. Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot....
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ComBox: The success of Christchurch's Super Round
Returning after a long and packed weekend, Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend’s sporting news. On today’s agenda: The success...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Economy Isn't as Stupid as You Think, Stupid
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) So, Buck Up/Oh, Actually, Everything Is About to Implode/AI Apocalypse Update/Skipping...
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"Let's have an adult conversation": NZ faces massive demographic shift, experts warn
New Zealand’s look seems set to change. A new report from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures predicts New Zealand's population could look very different in the coming...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of April, Trade Minister Todd McClay called in from India to discuss the signing of the FTA, and...
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"A good day for NZ trade": Trade Minister celebrates signing of 'high-quality' India FTA
The Trade Minister says there won't be any unpleasant surprises in the final text of our free trade agreement with India. The deal is due to be tabled in Parliament...
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Freight industry urges Govt to cut heavy vehicle regulations amid fuel worries
The freight industry wants any transport changes to save fuel introduced now, not later. The Government is looking at allowing some heavy vehicles to carry more...
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"Incredibly good deal": NZ "won't regret" signing India FTA, Luxon says
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year. The deal's been signed in New Delhi overnight. It's...
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Hopes an understanding will be reached in King Charles' visit with Trump
King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in the US for their state visit on the back of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The 31-year-old...
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Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika was a bust from the start
If you want a lesson in how to set up a business properly, then Moana Pasifika is not your guide. I wandered through the whole sorry saga in Kate MacNamara's excellent...
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Mark the Week: How hard did the India FTA have to be?
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 India FTA: 8/10 Got there at last....
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Mike's Minute: My disappointment of the week
Disappointment of the week for me has been the gargantuan mess Formula 1 has got itself into in the name of climate change. They want to be net zero by 2030. The...
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Wrapping the Week: A gift from one of Mike's youngest listeners
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the state of New Zealand’s politicians, David Seymour’s...
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"Pretty big challenge": Super Rugby Pacific boss reflects on Super Round preparations
It’s a big weekend for rugby, Christchurch hosting the Super Round this weekend at the new One NZ Stadium. Five games will be played across the long weekend, the...
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Support for Seymour's idea to give students 'hands-on' investing experience
The CEO of a financial literacy programme for kids believes David Seymour’s youth investment idea has promise. The ACT Leader's floating the idea of giving every...
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Iranian forces seize two cargo ships, Trump aide refutes claims it's 'shattered' the ceasefire
Trump aide Karoline Leavitt has denied claims that the ceasefire has been shattered by Iranian forces seizing two cargo ships, because the ships did not belong to...
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"Didn't quite get there": Govt pulls funding from Auckland SailGP after numbers failed to 'stack up'
The Tourism Minister says SailGP simply wasn't economically viable. The sailing regatta won't be held in Auckland next year after the Government's withdrew funding...
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THE RE-WRAP: Stop Trying to Forecast Stuff
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Nobody Can/Who Wants to Be an Iranian Millionaire?/Mark the Week/F1 Getting Progressively...
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"Slow-moving ship": New Zealand's productivity problems '50 years in the making'
Productivity’s taken another hit. Stats NZ data shows a 0.9% decline in multifactor productivity in the year to March, and while labour productivity increased 0.8%,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 24th of April, Treasury is revising its economic outlooks amid oil shocks, and exporters are pleased the...
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"Massive economic opportunity": Exporters enthused as Labour backs India FTA
Hopes of golden opportunities from the India free trade agreement, with Labour now giving the deal its backing. The Government's set to sign the agreement in New...
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"The city's been waiting": Christchurch's new stadium to open doors after 15 years
The pitch is ready and waiting for the doors to open at Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium. The stadium's hosting Super Rugby’s Super Round over the next three days,...
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Govt encouraged to have disciplined spending as Treasury revisits economic forecasts
The Finance Minister's between a rock and hard place ahead of her budget. Moody's has downgraded New Zealand's economic outlook from stable to negative and Treasury...
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Mike's Minute: Look at Australia for the supermarket experience
If you are one of those exercised about supermarkets and whether they are scandal merchants, then you must follow the current court case in Australia. It’s the...
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"All politicians talk": Barry Soper reveals untold stories in 'One Last Question, Prime Minister'
Barry Soper is a staple of New Zealand’s political landscape. After joining the Parliamentary Press Gallery in 1980, he’s spent nearly five decades as a political...
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Rome summons Russian ambassador after TV host's personal attacks on PM
Tensions between Italy and Russia are riding high. Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador in Rome after Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian television presenter, insulted...
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THE RE-WRAP: Put Up or Shut Up
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) How to Tank Your Reputation In 5 Easy Steps/Why Would You Vote for That?/Conversion Compensation/Eying...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of April, Trade Minister Todd McClay is off to India to sign the Free Trade Agreement, while Immigration...
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"The legal scrub has been done": Trade Minister says it's time to 'move on' and pass India FTA
The Trade Minister's shrugging off comments by Winston Peters and says it's time to seal the deal. The New Zealand First leader strongly opposes the Free Trade...
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"Really exciting": Golden Visa draws in nearly $4 billion in first year
The revamped Golden Visa is providing a major boost to the economy. The Active Investor Plus visa's brought in $1.5 billion, with another $2.4 billion in the pipeline. More...
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"We need to think quite differently": Calls to overhaul 'dated' defence system
There are concerns we're moving too slow to shore up New Zealand's security. A New Zealand Initiative report warns the Government's $12 billion defence plan risks...
