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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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Mike's Minute: Good or bad story at university?
What's in the numbers? Well-known economist Shamubeel Eaqub has crunched a few figures. It turns out if you want to see it, being a student at university is a miserable...
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Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
A major moment in British politics as Peter Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It relates to his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The...
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"Lightning in a bottle": Andy Wilman talks the magic of Top Gear, Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm
Though he was never seen, Andy Wilman was an inextricable part of the success of Top Gear. He’s the co-creator and executive producer of the show, which has been...
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THE RE-WRAP: State of the Dead Man Walking
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not Quite the Effect he Was Going For/Let's Hope Mike's Right/Uni's What You Make it/Epstein...
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Risk of NZ's air traffic controllers being poached amid global shortage
There’s some concern about our air traffic controllers being poached. Airways New Zealand has raised the issue during an address before a Parliamentary Select...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of February, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why the Government has bought $200 million...
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"Important that the right side wins": Ukraine still fighting for peace and freedom after four years
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Russian forces mounting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peace efforts to date have yielded little results, with casualties...
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"Natural progression": Bunnings teams up with Uber Eats to compete with Amazon
A battle for front door delivery as Bunnings joins Uber Eats in Australia and New Zealand. More than 30 thousand tools, garden, and household items will be available...
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"Committed to that majority ownership": Govt directs $200m to buying new Genesis shares
The Finance Minister says there's no mandate to reduce the state's shareholding in Genesis Energy. The Crown's directing $200 million towards new shares to retain...
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Retail sector on a "bit of a roll" as sales rise
Signs of a turnaround in the retail sector as sales rise. Stats NZ data shows sales jumped by $239 million in December, compared to the September quarter – up nearly...
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NZ continues giving free vapes to smokers despite low success rate
There are concerns using vaping as a tool to quit smoking contradicts the rest of the world. Health New Zealand's free vape programme has given out more than seven...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don't You Have Somewhere to Be?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We're Not the Only Ones/Trump Isn't Listening/Judging the Judge/Take My Licence. Please/The...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of February, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Trump's latest tariff threat and whether...
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Mike's Minute: It's about time we had move-on orders
It's taken a while but we got there at last. Move-on orders. Clear lines of responsibility and delineation for police to actually fix a problem that has existed...
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'Time will tell': Former Pheonix coach reacts to Giancarlo Italiano's exit
There was drama on and off the pitch for Wellington Phoenix this weekend. Following a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC, coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned from his role as...
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'Who's dealing with your burglary?': Police Association concerned by 'move on' order
The Police Association has concerns around newly announced "move-on" orders - to deal with disorderly behaviour and homelessness. The Government is moving to give...
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'Even more uncertainty': Trump's tariff raise puts Kiwi traders on edge
Donald Trump's relentless push for tariffs has thrown yet another spanner in the works of global trade - but New Zealand exporters might fare okay. The President's...
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'Room for improvement': Business booming in parts of the country, others stall
Business appears to be booming in most parts of the country. ABC's quarterly market report shows business sales are up 28 percent on this time last year, with average...
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'I don't take advice': PM dismisses Police Association warnings on 'move-on' order
The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated. The Government's introducing "move-on"...
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Mike's Minute: The job story is more than just a headline
2500 job applications. That’s got clickbait written all over it, doesn’t it? One job supposedly had 2500 applications. One headline added that the company boss...
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Mark the Week: The seeds of the Warriors' success are there
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. Red meat: 9/10 It's so good, so record...
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Mike's Minute: This is why the real issues get ignored
It was the fish that summed it up for me. The Infrastructure Commission report was profound in its nature this week. Chris Bishop was dead right on this programme...
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Wrapping the Week: How much do you order when given an unlimited restaurant voucher?
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed intermittent fasting, after a global...
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Queentown's 'buzzing' as Ayrburn Classic returns for 2026
A big weekend in Central Otago, as Arrowtown hosts the Ayrburn Classic. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display, from vintage to luxury, plus the new additions...
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THE RE-WRAP: Slow Motion Train Crash
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) World Record Retraction/Distracted By Giant Fish/Mark the Week/A Bank Is Missing an...
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"Very, very close": 2026 Supercars season expected to be highly competitive
Supercars season is officially underway this weekend. Chaz Mostert is defending his title in the Sydney 500, now in the new Toyota GR Supra. Ryan Wood and Matt...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of February, the Government has watered down it’s housing intensification plan for Auckland, and...
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NZTA to pick up 60% of the bill as Te Huia secures one year extension
The Te Huia train service is hoping it can prove its critics wrong as its existence is extended for another year. The service, which connects Auckland and Hamilton...
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"Removing friction": New visa pathway for Chinese travellers bears fruit
A positive outlook for Chinese tourism as a new visa pathway delivers results. The trial allows Chinese and Pacific travellers with a valid Australian visa to enter...
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"Targets don't build houses": Why the Govt was forced to water down Auckland housing plan
An urban planning specialist is advising the Government to be careful changing a development plan he believes was already working. The Government's revising the...
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"The role is to be a fighting-fit army": Govt halts requirement for army leaders to memorise waiata, karakia
The Defence Minister says possible requirements for Army leaders having to know waiata and karakia from memory is unacceptable. Act MP Todd Stephenson wrote to...
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Mike's Minute: The employment law changes are fine
This time around the Brooke van Velden-led employment law changes have been described as a shake-up, even a major shake-up. But as someone who well remembers the...
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"Bit with the bug": Corey Kent on the growth of his country career, performing with Willie Nelson
Another country star on the rise. Jason Aldean is performing at Spark Arena tonight, and he’s bringing with him Corey Kent – the latest Red Dirt star, according...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of February, we cover the OCR, yet another report reinforcing our inability to protect our most...
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THE RE-WRAP: These Job Numbers Don't Add Up
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Maybe Hire More Mathematicians?/Dumb Rules for Dumb Jobs/Luxon In Da House/For the Love...
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"Tricky balance": Reserve Bank favoured a 'dovish' stance in first OCR call
The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25% and isn't forecasting any change until the end of the year. Governor Anna Breman says inflation should be back...
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Lack of improvement around child safety an issue of prioritisation
The Independent Children's Monitor says it's clear our child protection system is under immense stress. Its review shows carers killed 24 children between December...
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Increasing number of Kiwis using cocaine, workplace testing reveals
New workplace testing results reveal cocaine detections have sharply risen across the country. The Drug Detection Agency's results for the three months to December...
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'Encouraging': Hopes rise in job ads will continue
Signs the job market is on the up. New Seek data shows job ads have grown by 1.5% since October and are now 11.7% higher year on year. Gisborne's led monthly...
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Reserve Bank focuses on returning inflation to 'low and stable' level as they hold OCR
Our new Reserve Bank Governor says she has full confidence in the people making OCR decisions. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, has decided...
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Mike's Minute: The Labour Party needs to get serious
As I watch Chris Hipkins, presumably gleefully, mess about with the India Free Trade deal, I'm reminded this is not the Labour Party that did the FTA with China. Hipkins...
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"A singularly powerful speaker": US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is being remembered as a leader who served the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world. The famed US civil rights...
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Kiwi company takes major step towards cracking nuclear fusion
Kiwi company OpenStar Technologies has taken a serious step forward in the global race towards nuclear fusion. Backed by $35 million in government funding, they’ve...
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Pollies: Labour wants to "know the details" before backing India FTA
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest stories of the week so far. They discussed the details...
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THE RE-WRAP: Enter, the Good Doctor
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Could This Be the Craziest OCR Day Ever?/How Much Did January Suck?/Labour Ain't What...
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OCR expected to remain steady with hikes to come later in the year
The new Reserve Bank Governor will deliver her first Monetary Policy Statement today. The central bank's expected to keep the OCR unchanged at 2.25%. It's likely...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of February, the first National Infrastructure Plan has been unveiled, and it’s a sobering read....
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"Roads have to be paid for": Govt weighs up toll on Auckland's Harbour Bridge
The Infrastructure Minister believes a toll is a fair way of paying for a new Auckland harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission’s 30-year plan makes 10...
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"Our communication could be better": Outgoing Netball NZ chair shares regrets over Silver Ferns coaching saga
Outgoing Netball New Zealand chair Matt Whineray regrets the way they communicated with the public during the drawn out Silver Ferns coaching saga. Whineray is...
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Auckland, Northland's electricity reliance leaves them vulnerable, report finds
Auckland and Northland are being deemed New Zealand's most vulnerable regions when it comes to infrastructure. The infrastructure Commission has laid out a 30 year...
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Food prices rise sharply - what's causing the jump?
A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control. Latest Stats NZ data reveals the rate's risen to 4.6% – well up on 4% a month ago. Fruit...
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Mike's Minute: This court case is outrageously political
My summation of what we have heard so far in the Judge Aitken case. The “Did I yell at and interrupt and disrupt Winston?" case. Aitken was on the stand, so to...
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"Something in it for everyone": Melissa Leong talks 'Taste of Art' and people's fondness for food TV
Kiwis love their cooking shows. Once you get past ‘The Chase’, the likes of MasterChef Australia is consistently within the top watched shows, both on TV and online....
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"Not a talisman": Global review finds intermittent fasting no more effective than typical diets
Intermittent fasting may not be the magic bullet for weight loss it appeared to be. Researchers analysed 22 global trials and found no clear advantage over standard...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why Polls Are Pointless
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Please Stop Doing Them/It's an Online Revolution/They Really Do Got the Power/Judging...
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Consistency and quality: Why NZ lamb performs so well in the UK
This past weekend marks 144 years since the first shipment of frozen lamb left Port Chalmers for London. It was instrumental in shaping in a food and fibre sector...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of February, Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge explains why power bills are still high while their profits...
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"Investing for New Zealand's future": Contact Energy reports 44% net profit rise
Strong signs of economic turnaround from the latest half-year results. Energy company Contact, courier company Freightways and dairy producer a2 Milk all announced...
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"Absolute honour": Hamish Kerr takes home Supreme Halberg Award
World champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has leapt clear of his fellow Halberg finalists, winning the Supreme Award. He soared above sportswoman victor Zoi Sadowski-Synnott,...
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Business events sector enters growth mode with opening of new Auckland convention centre
There are hopes Auckland's new International Convention Centre will be a huge drawcard for international delegates. A Business Events Industry Aotearoa report reveals...
