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Peters hints the foreign buyers ban could be lifted "before too long"
Hints the foreign buyer ban could be lifted, but not yet. OneRoof reports rumours have been swirling with some agents telling them politicians had told them a decision...
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More urgent care vouchers handed out as pressure mounts in EDs
There's a belief EDs could be diverting patients away with vouchers for urgent care clinic consultations, more than they are. It's believed Auckland's Waitakere...
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'Absolutely got it wrong': Judith Collins calls for apology from Chris Hipkins
The chair of the Privileges Committee wants Labour's Leader to apologise. Chris Hipkins told TVNZ Judith Collins had publicly condemned “uncivilised behaviour from...
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Mike's Minute: The vote today is for standards and rules
The debate around the Privileges Committee and their decision for the Māori Party MPs starts today. It's set to be a long-winded and largely pointless exercise. If...
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Vatican could be set to host peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
Donald Trump says the Vatican's 'very interested' in hosting negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The US President's held two separate phone calls today, one...
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"A wild, unhinged romp": Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers'
Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ returns for a second season. Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of...
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THE RE-WRAP: Could Be All On
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Shame It Probably Won't Be/About Those Tariffs.../About That War Thing.../More Reasons...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of May, millions are being invested into rail and tax changes for foreign investors – where is the...
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'Can't do without it': Concerns rise as natural gas supply depletes
A continuing squeeze on natural-gas supply, with little hope for a quick solution. Production fell 20% in the first quarter, compared on the year before, to 22.85...
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Putin's "clearly manipulating" Trump in ceasefire talks, analyst believes
Donald Trump says the tone and spirit of this morning's conversation with Russian's President Vladimir Putin were excellent. This comes following a two-hour call...
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Te Pati Māori suspension debate a 'critically important' test for Brownlee
A former Speaker of the House has been worried Parliament's standards have been slipping over the past few years. It comes as the Privileges Committee report on...
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'Neglected the basics': $600 million allocated to renewing the rail network
The Transport Minister says maintenance to keep the country's railways working is long overdue. Chris Bishop, alongside Rail Minister Winston Peters, announced...
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"Underwhelming": Govt criticised for 'cumbersome and slow' tweaks to foreign investment rules
There's frustration over the Government's lack of pace in changes to encourage foreign investment. It's set aside $65 million over four years to loosen the capitalisation...
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Mike's Minute: Stop mucking around - remove the foreign buyer ban
OneRoof had a story over the weekend about an apartment in Auckland that is for sale for $17 million. It was for sale for $16 million, so they have put the price...
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Steve Price: Australia to donate tanks to Ukraine after talks at pope's inauguration
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the pope’s inauguration in Rome over the weekend. While there, he met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to...
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THE RE-WRAP: He's Gotta Stop Saying This Stuff
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) More Hosk-Based Policy/Spot the Xenophobe/Finding New Ways to Win/The Key to Hospitality...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2025
Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 19 May. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio,...
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Andrew Kelleher: Recovery for the manufacturing sector
It's good news for the manufacturing sector. Business BNZ performance of manufacturing index shows an upward of 0.7 points. JMI Wealth Spokesperson Andrew Kelleher...
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Penelope Barton: Social anxiety is contributing to rising distance-learning numbers
There are changes to the way New Zealanders are getting educated, with distance learning increasing. Correspondence schooling has seen a 32 percent rise in enrolment...
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Suze Redmayne: 'Exciting' changes to KiwiSaver
The rural community of members bill is looking to adjust the rules around KiwiSaver so that it can be used to buy a farm. The change would also allow defence force...
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Ed McKnight: Change of rules for flatmates
Rules are being relaxed around borrowers using flatmates to pay their mortgage. Previously, borrowers would need signed documentation from a flatmate contributing...
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Dr Grant Davidson: Rural communities 'absolutely desperate' for improved urgent care
The Government’s announced $164 million will be spent on five new 24/7 urgent cares across the country. Rural areas will have round the clock, on call support....
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Richard Arnold: Republican Party members come up against Trump
US President Donald Trump is facing strong opposition from members of his own party, after they blocked the advancement of the President's budget bill. Nicknamed...
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PM: 'When we see it we call it out': Luxon on bureaucrats not meeting expecations
The Prime Minister says his Government is calling out bureaucrats falling foul of the government's expecations. It comes off the back of Winston Peters expressing...
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Mike's Minute: Net Zero is toast and we should recognise that
Welcome back Tony Blair. A new report he is a part of sees him joining the growing list who argue that Net Zero is doomed. Net Zero will be doomed whether we do...
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Mike's Minute: I miss the good old days
I asked Judith Collins yesterday, just what has become of us? The “us” I was referring to is this country. But I amended that in my mind yesterday afternoon when...
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Mark the Week: Brooke van Velden took her moment and ran with it
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. Trump: 7/10 It’s a circus most of the...
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Kiwis pay the price for export success as food prices soar
Soaring food prices might be hard to swallow. Stats NZ figures reveal prices rose 3.7% annually last month, with increases across all food categories. Butter prices...
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'Pleasing results' as Sanford doubles half-year profit
Half-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford. It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took home $34 million in...
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Putin was expected to withdraw from peace talks, Trump claims
The US is sharing its low expectations of current Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, with both sides backing out of sending their leaders. Russia's sending low-level...
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Wrapping the Week: Is Mike a bully?
The week has come to an end once more, and Mike Hosking was joined by Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the new cheese produced...
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"Great sailing venue": Next America's Cup location confirmed
The America’s Cup is headed to Italy for the first time. After a successful campaign in Barcelona in 2024, Emirates Team New Zealand will again defend the Auld...
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THE RE-WRAP: We're All Dropkicks
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) The General Slide Keeps Sliding/He's In Charge of Us/Mark the Week/I Just Want Cheaper...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 16th of May, yet another pre-Budget announcement – $275 million for the new Social Investment Agency headed...
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'Degrading': Winston Peters says Parliament's standards have been 'debased'
Winston Peters says behaviour in Parliament has become degrading. It comes after a recommendation three Te Pati Māori MPs be suspended for their haka in the house,...
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'Portfolio neutral': Social Investment Fund's "concerned with supporting change"
The Social Investment Fund CEO says their new approach will help address New Zealand's social issues. It's receiving $190 million in this year's budget, aiming...
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Mike's Minute: My take on the c-word debate
First, a small update on what I said yesterday on pay equity. My gut says it won't damage the Government. Don’t get me wrong – if I was the opposition I would...
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Iconic tourist attraction hits major milestone, seeks to continue expansion
A major milestone for one of our most iconic tourist attractions. The Skyline Luge has surpassed 100 million rides across its eight tracks around the world – including...
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Ukraine likely to take 'pragmatic' position in peace talks with Russia
Ukraine and Russia are set for the first direct talks since the war began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally attending the talks in the coming...
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THE RE-WRAP: Really Not That Beltway After All
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) C-Words In Da House/They're Supposed to Serve the Public/More Brains Drained/Slow and...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 15th of May, Privileges Committee Chair Judith Collins is on to discuss the punishment suggested for...
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Auckland FC owner 'thrilled' after team's maiden season success
Auckland FC owner Bill Foley's revelling in his side's inaugural A-League football season success. The Black Knights won the Premier's Plate for finishing top of...
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Concerns rise as net migration numbers drop
Net migration is expected to stay low, with global affairs keeping many people where they are. Stats NZ data shows there was a net migration gain of only 26 thousand...
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"To who's advantage?": Trump offers to attend peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
The presidents of Russia and the US are both down as “maybes” for attending the peace talk with Ukraine, due to start later today. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
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Is the shift away from working from home discriminatory?
Doubts over the PSA's arguments on work from home policies. The union's heading to the Employment Relations Authority after mediation didn't resolve differences...
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"Very severe penalty": Collins blasts Te Pāti Māori's behaviour while praising van Velden’s c-bomb
Judith Collins calls for “civility” in Parliament after suspending three MPs and attacks on female MPs. Collins praised Act MP Brooke van Velden for standing up...
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Pope Leo emphasises 'message of peace' in first week of papacy
The newly elected pope's preparing to deliver his inaugural mass this Sunday. A number of world leaders are expected to attend, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
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Mike's Minute: The pay equity changes are in muddied water
Here is another example of the way the pay equity game is played by the media. If you choose not to call a minister the c-word, you run a headline like this - "Ministers...
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New era: Sussan Ley becomes first woman to head Australian Liberal Party
Sussan Ley has become the first woman to lead Australia's Liberal Party. She's been deputy for three years and has been appointed leader in a tight ballot, edging...
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Netball NZ faces challenging landscape as they explore player eligibility options
Netball officials are at the whim of the Commonwealth Games scheduling as they explore player eligibility options. Pressure is mounting on the New Zealand governing...
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THE RE-WRAP: Not So Beltway After All
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) A Betrayal Voters May Not Forget/Can We Fix It?/The Problem with Cars/Salmon Still Expensive
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Billion dollar inland port planned for Otago as freight volume soars
A planned $3 billion inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region. Construction of the Milburn Quadrant, north of Milton, is expected...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is on after announcing the first Super Fund withdrawal...
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Pollies: Govt remains committed to police officer target despite likely missing deadline
The Government's conceded it'll likely miss its November target for 500 new police. Under the National-NZ First coalition agreement, it aimed to reach the recruitment...
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"Much more insidious": Drug market ramps up in the online sphere
Fears social media is exposing more young people to drug use. The latest Drug Trends Survey reveals apps like Facebook and Snapchat are used to arrange sales, and...
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"Nowhere near good enough": Govt invests in improving attendance in Budget 2025
A significant funding boost for attendance services across the country. The Government's investing $140 million into improving school attendance over the next four...
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'Clearer, stronger rules': Warehouse pushes for right to repair
The Warehouse is pushing for potential 'right to repair' legislation to hold overseas manufacturers accountable. The retailer's among companies taking part in the...
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Willis signals KiwiSaver changes amidst Superfund withdrawal announcement
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says changes to KiwiSaver will be revealed at next week’s Budget. The NZ Super Fund will cover only 20% of future Superannuation costs,...
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Mike's Minute: The social media ban will not happen
The social media ban is like the pay equity debate. It's not hard to drum up a lot of emotion and it's not hard to find people who would argue passionately for...
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'Balance the benefits': Spark's launching mobile phone plan for kids
Spark’s weighing in on the topic of kids on social media. The telco is launching the country’s first mobile plan for kids, aiming to help parents ease them into...
