Why a small tsunami is something we should be worried about
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Mike’s Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal strikes again
The Waitangi Tribunal strikes again. At a time when the office that looks after the money that gets handed out to Māori to head off to court is in real trouble...
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Warriors set record as 2024 season sells out
While results would suggest it’s not quite the Warriors year, their attendance rates say otherwise. They’ve officially sold out their entire 2024 season, the first...
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"A dream come true": Kiwi driver Callum Hedge on his shift to Indy NXT
Callum Hedge is making his mark in Indy NXT off the back of his success in the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup. He’s fourth in the standings after appendicitis left him...
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THE RE-WRAP: What a Swell Party This Is
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) A Wonderful Welcome/It's All In the Preparation/Hosk VS the Waitangi Tribunal. Again/There...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of July, the Police Association's Chris Cahill discusses the proposed Firearm Prohibition Order...
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PM's unsure what's "appropriate" about the Film Commission's party spending
The New Zealand Film Commission has raised eyebrows by throwing two parties apiece for its outgoing acting chief executive, and for its incoming chief executive,...
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Proposed firearm prohibition laws are "certainly better" than before, police say
Police say they need search powers to crack down on gang associates and their firearms. New proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would ban people committing...
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NZ could become a world leader in AI, Forum says
A blueprint's been released for New Zealand to be on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence development. AI Forum New Zealand is made up of members from Amazon,...
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Australia's Olympic swimming hopes and a cabinet reshuffle
Australia correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking of Australia’s Olympic medal chances – with high hopes for the country’s swimmers. Meanwhile, three Ministers...
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Commentary Box: The Olympics are underway
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking to discuss the Olympics Games getting underway, including the NZ men’s Sevens being knocked out from medal contention,...
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Will Jordan to return from injury as All Blacks Rugby Championship squad named
Will Jordan is back in black, following a season-long stint on the sideline. Sam Cane also sees a return – with the naming of the Rugby Championship squad squaring...
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“10 young men have hope as of today”: Karen Chhour on day one of youth bootcamp pilot
It is day one of the Government’s military-style youth bootcamp pilot. The programme has faced harsh criticism from the opposition and experts, but Minister for...
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NZ universities following Otago's lead on free speech policies
Following Otago University’s implementation of a free speech and academic freedom policy earlier this year, universities countrywide are following suit. The Free...
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THE RE-WRAP: Chloe Frustration Factor Runs High
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Take a Deep Breath, Hosk/Coster Maybe Too Decent/Warrirors Mistimed/Olympic Anxiety/Sorry,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of July, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick explains why the Greens have to wait another month...
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Senior Green Party Pasifika leaders walk out as steps taken towards invoking waka-jumping provisions
Green Party leadership has written to Darleen Tana, giving her 21 days to respond to calls to resign. Senior leaders from the Green’s Pacific Network walked away...
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Focus is now on Kamala Harris' vice president pick
Seven days since Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised over $200 million. Two thirds of that money is from first...
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"Diversification" makes Auckland more resilient: Region's five year economic monitor report released
A five-year snapshot of Auckland's economic situation shows that despite longer lockdowns, the region still grew 10% financially, matching the national average. $143...
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"Chaos in Washington" as Netanyahu visits the US
It was a highly divisive speech from Benjamin Netanyahu as thousands protest his visit to the US. The Israeli Prime Minister is meeting Vice President Kamala Harris...
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Mark the Week: Kamala Harris is the winner for the week
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. Tech: 3/10 For all that it's changed...
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NZ to opt out of infant formula label changes after failed review
New Zealand's opposing proposals for infant formula label changes while Australia is adopting them. Dairy industry groups raised concern it could impact exports...
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Mike's Minute: Military academies - let them give it a crack
At the end of the week the Government's much debated military academies for young offenders will be underway. They are probably the headline aspect of this weird,...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don't Call Them Bootcamps
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not for Everyone/Mark the Week/Two Greg Thursday/Sprinkle Corruption
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Wrapping the Week: Bets and kimchi sprinkles
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. They talked kimchi sprinkles, the CrowdStrike outage and bets were flying...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of July, one of our two flagbearers Aaron Gate is on the show to talk the honour of leading our Olympic...
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"Sledgehammer trying to crack the nut": Nelson considers sandwich board ban
Nelson's proposed sandwich board ban is being viewed as a case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. The city council's looking at banning the signs, requiring...
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Govt seeks to reinstate tighter restrictions on coastline claims
The Government wants to override a Court of Appeal decision over Māori claims to coastlines. The Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister has announced plans to...
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Otago Land and Water Plan has farmers concerned with costs
Concerns are rising in Otago over a lack of transparency from the regional council about new freshwater rules. Federated Farmers Otago has written to councillors,...
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"Pretty surreal": Kiwi flagbearers announced for Olympic Opening Ceremony
It's a proud moment for two athletes after being named New Zealand's flag bearers for the 2024 Olympic games. Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh...
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Seven Labour MPs suspended for voting against the party on Britain's two-child benefit
The British Government has suspended seven Labour MPs for six months after they voted against an amendment to scrap the UK’s two-child benefit cap. The Scottish...
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Pita Alatini and Louie Anderson: Former All Black and Kiwi on new season of Match Fit
Reality TV series Match Fit is back for its fourth season, with the first episode airing last night. The series involves ex-rugby union and rugby league stars getting...
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Italian correspondent on Capri officials wanting a barrier of buoys to block boats
Officials in Italy's Capri are planning a crackdown on overtourism to the Isle. One of the isle's mayor is proposing a barrier of 40 buoys to be placed 100 metres...
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THE RE-WRAP: Unfortunately, It's Everywhere
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not the International Reputation We Were Hoping For/The Health NZ Cluster/Maybe Leave...
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Mike's Minute: After the Abuse in Care report, the next stage has to go well
The hopeful part in this Royal Commission into Abuse in Care seems to be that everyone who can now do something about it starts on the same page. There seems universal...
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Saudi Arabia named as hosts of inaugural Olympic Esports Games for 2025
Preparations for the next Olympics are already underway, in the form of the inaugural Olympic Esports. The International Olympic Commitee has announced the competition...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 25th of July, Erica Stanford has a massive job in front of her as she responds to the Abuse in Care...
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Vegetables NZ warns ETS could put greenhouse vegetable growers out of business
The Emissions Trading Scheme could soon stop Kiwis from eating their greens. Greenhouse tomato, cucumber and capsicum growers are set to be affected by changes...
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New report finds New Zealand's tax laws are discouraging Kiwi expats from moving here
An NZIER report finds New Zealand's inadvertently discouraging talented people from moving here. Our current tax laws make expat Kiwis and migrants pay for the...
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New Health NZ commissioner says the agency needs to fix over-spending issues
The new Tsar of the health system says the agency has an over-spending problem, not an under-funding problem. The Government's sacked the board of Health New Zealand,...
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Erica Stanford: Government will do everything it can to hold faith-based groups responsible
Erica Stanford says the Government will do everything it can to get faith-based groups to apologise for the part they played in the abuse of thousands. The Royal...
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Alleged gang rape of Australian rattles Paris days before Olympics
The alleged gang rape of an Australian woman in Paris just days before the Olympic Opening Ceremonies has put the city – and visiting athletic teams – on edge ahead...
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Mike's Minute: Darleen Tana - time for more professionalism
This has been the battle of the psycho babble and cliches. Parliament returned yesterday and with it, the return of Darleen Tana: political disgrace and reprobate. She...
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Pollies: MPs debate invoking waka jumping for Darlene Tana
Today on Politics Wednesday National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into some of the biggest political topics of the week...
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Air New Zealand launches one-off Warriors Las Vegas package
Air New Zealand is this morning saying Viva Wahs Vegas. They’ve announced a one-off Auckland to Las Vegas flight celebrate the Warriors’ 2025 season opener in Sin...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 24th of July, we preview the huge Abuse in Care report released today, as well as how much drug...
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Small Business NZ: Reviewing PayWave and online card fees is positive for all
Acceptance that reviewing the way fees are charged for PayWave and online card transactions in New Zealand is a positive for all. The Commerce Commission is consulting...
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THE RE-WRAP: Not a Bad Start
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Harris Off and Running/What Mahe Is She Doing?/I Thought We'd Agreed Not to Talk About...
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New figures show Kiwis are getting through over 17kg of meth per week
Police believe methamphetamine has become a $19.4 million problem in this country. New figures show Kiwis are getting through 17.5kg of it each week. And cocaine...
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Darleen Tana digs in as MP, Greens to decide on invoking waka-jumping law
THREE KEY FACTS: Former Green MP Darleen Tana will remain as an independent MP “as long as this place allows me” The Greens say Tana misled the party during an...
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Simeon Brown: Recent weather highlights how important Northland expressway is
A regional expressway for Northland is number one on the Government's infrastructure priority list. The Transport Minister's agreed to accelerate things — letting...
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Abuse in care advocate: Report is an opportunity to validate what actually happened
The Prime Minister will apologise for abuse in care later this year. A major report into the history of abuse in care and faith-based institutions is being tabled...
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Secret Service head quits over Trump assassination bid
US Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from wounding former...
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Intense security and half-empty hotels: Is Paris ready for the Olympics?
The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin. President Emmanuel Macron said during a visit to the Olympic Village that France is “ready and we will be ready throughout...
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Mike's Minute: Is America ready for a female president?
Media outlets around the world rolled out the predictable articles yesterday post the announcement, with the headline "Who is Kamala Harris?" They rolled out the...
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US Election expected to get "very vicious" in coming months
The next three months of the US Election are likely to be more vicious than we've seen before. Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian says American politics is no longer...
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THE RE-WRAP: Can Kamala Save Us?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) No, She Can't/We Need to Do More Stuff/Bang Bang Time/Home D Isn't Always Fun/Conehead...
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Are short-term rentals really driving up housing prices?
The public's view of the impact of short-term rentals on the housing market could be about to change. New Infometrics data shows rental companies like Airbnb don't...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of July, the Health NZ board is so useless they're getting dumped for a commissioner. The Prime...
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Kamala Harris "the right person" to carry Presidential torch - Former US Ambassador
A historic presidential nomination looks to be in reach of Kamala Harris, who's rapidly gaining traction among Democratic supporters. The US Vice President's campaign...
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"Fantastic event": NZR lays foundations during San Diego match
Saturday saw the All Blacks record a record win in San Diego. They were stateside over the weekend, facing off against Fiji and taking the win 47-5. Over 33 thousand...
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One person dies after motorbike accident in Pukekohe, South Auckland
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