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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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THE RE-WRAP: Saving the Planet Is Harder Than We Thought
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Let's Not Bother/Do You Want Electricity or Not?/You Can Only Sell it Once/Cheer Up,...
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Mike's Minute: Bill Gates said what many of us have been thinking
I think the biggest test for those who fell over backwards when Bill Gates said what he did, is not that he said it. It's whether the people he talks about can possibly...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 30th of October, it's voting day for Fonterra as to whether they will sell the company's consumer...
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Employers could have accreditation revoked for not hiring Kiwi workers
There is a strong push for the Ministry of Social Development to do more to help employers hire Kiwis ahead of internationals. Immigration Minster Erica Stanford...
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Christchurch welcomes new opportunities following population growth
Hopes that Christchurch will become the city that never stops, as momentum continues. Provisional Stats NZ figures for the year to June show Canterbury's population...
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Malaysian company to investment in NZ's power infrastructure
Malaysian company 'Yinson Renewables' is set to invest in a new pipeline of projects totalling one gigawatt of wind energy - almost doubling New Zealand's current...
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'Support the system': CEO of MTA comments on proposed WOF changes
There is a possibility for a shake-up to the Warrant of Fitness system. The government's opened consultation on a new proposal - with the first WOF for new light...
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Farmers thinking long-term ahead of $4.2billion Fonterra sale
The Fonterra Shareholders Council says farmers are taking a long-term view when deciding whether to sell off brands like Anchor and Mainland. Voting closes today,...
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Government cracks down on biosecurity measures for arriving travellers
The Government is clamping down on arriving travellers at the border. It's making several biosecurity law changes including doubling the fine for people who don't...
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THE RE-WRAP: So... Just One More Thing on CGT...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) I Thought We Weren't Doing This/You Know That Other Thing I Said Wouldn't Work?.../It's...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 29th of October, Education Minister Erica Stanford discusses the new curriculum and the ACC CEO...
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'They've got the potential': Silver Ferns Head Coach talks ahead of constellation cup finisher
The Silver Ferns face Australia tonight in game four of the Constellation Cup. The series currently sits at 2-1 to Australia, but a win from the Ferns tonight could...
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Rocket Lab CEO reviews successes as company turns 20
Rocket Lab is celebrating 20 years in operation this week. The company has become the fastest in history to launch 50 rockets into space. Now valued at over $20billion,...
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ACC Chief Executive hopes new policy will encourage returns to workforce
ACC is removing more people from its long-term claims pool. It's being reported nearly eight thousand clients have had their payments stopped in the year to June...
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Education Minister says NCEA changes aim to close education equity gap
The Education Minister's hoping the new curriculum will close the education equity gap. Erica Stanford has unveiled proposed changes to content for Years 1-10 on...
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Economist says Labour's Capital Gains Tax won't stop rising house prices
An economist says Labour's proposed capital gains tax won't stop house prices rising. The party wants gains on commercial and residential property to be taxed 28...
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THE RE-WRAP: All You Never Wanted to Know About CGT
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Times Five
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 28th of October, we talk to the Trade Minister and Prime Minister (out of Malaysia) as Luxon tries...
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Mike's Minute: Winston tells it like it is on courts
First, a quick question on the Oxford Union. We thought it was a thing when David Lange turned up all those years ago, but since then Willie Jackson, David Seymour...
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'Worst situation': Lawson struggles amid 2026 seat speculation
Liam Lawson endured another tough weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix. After narrowly missing marshals who were stood on the track, he was forced to retire on the...
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'Model needs to be looked at': Government pushes for aged care reform
The Government is throwing it's weight behind aged care reform. A ministerial advisory group has been established to review the outdated funding model, which currently...
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Luxon comments on his goals for the ASEAN summit
The Prime Minister's set to finalise a deal strengthening our diplomatic and trading ties with 11 South East Asian countries, as he meets with leaders in Malaysia. Chris...
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Paris reporter on arrests made following Louvre heist
Arrests have been made following last week's Louvre heist. Thieves stole an array of valuable jewels, worth $177million NZD, including a crown belonging to the...
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South East Asia trade relations to improve following ASEAN summit
It's set to get easier for New Zealand businesses trading in South East Asia, as the Prime Minister's in Malaysia to finalise a regional deal. Chris Luxon is in...
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Queenstown tourism numbers 5% shy of pre-COVID levels
Queenstown is now just 5% shy of pre-COVID levels. Records show that there were 192,000 international arrivals between January and August, up 14% on 2024. Australia...
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Mark the Week: Labour's election policies and the mega strikes
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. Judith Collins: 7/10 Her open letter to all...
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THE RE-WRAP: You Can Only Sell Your Stuff Once
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Hard to Make Money Off Something You Don't Have Anymore/Labour Never Learns/Mark the Week/Where's...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 24th of October, Sir Brian Roache on the so-called "mega strike" and whether it changed anything,...
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Joseph Parker on his next match-up against Fabio Wardley
Heavyweight boxing moves to London on Sunday morning. Joseph Parker is back in the ring taking on Fabio Wardley, a boxer from London who only took up the sport at...
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Former All Black comments on attack coach Jason Holland stepping down
Attack coach Jason Holland will be stepping down after the northern tour, when his contract ends. This is the second high-profile exit under Scott Robertson, following...
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Mike's Minute: Labour's report card for the week
Ahead of the long weekend let's give the Labour Party a report card for their policy week. It will be one of the few report cards this week because we actually turned...
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Australia's new ally could springboard a 'Pacific Eyes' alliance
A view Australia's recent military alliance with Papua New Guinea could be the springboard for a wider 'Pacific Eyes' alliance. Australian think-tank Lowy Institute's...
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'Got it out their system': Public Services Commissioner wants to return to negotiations
The Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche is keeping focused on the push for a deal with the thousands of health, education, and public sector strikers. Thousands...
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New Zealand's economy could benefit from Fonterra sale
New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale. The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lactalis could unlock...
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Mike's Minute: The CRD was always counter-productive
Ah the lament. Poor, old RNZ's obituary of the climate-related disclosures (CRD) makes you weep. "New Zealand guts climate policy it bragged about to the world". That's...
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"Everything to keep you guys safe": New CEO of Air NZ comments on mass cancellations
In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa. There are extensive public transport and flight cancellations. Air New...
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THE RE-WRAP: It's All About the Money
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) No Matter What They're Demanding/We All Live In the Climate/Self Driving Myths Busted/Can...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 23rd of October, deputy Prime Minister David Seymour takes questions on the mega strike today. The...
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First high-level business summit takes place between New Zealand and the EU
Auckland's playing host to a landmark business summit between New Zealand and the European Union. Minister of Trade and Investment Todd McClay will meet with senior...
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'We've got plenty of it': Government aims to replace fossil fuels with wood by 2050
The Government has released a new energy plan. The 'Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan' aims to fire up the bioenergy sector. The strategy claims would energy...
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Zespri wins court case against unauthorised Kiwi fruit producers
Zespri have won a legal battle on the intellectual property front. They won a legal battle in Chinese courts against two defendants involved in the unauthorised...
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Former PM Jim Bolger's funeral to take place today
The final farewell for former Prime Minister takes place today. His funeral is being held at his local Catholic parish in Kapiti today at 11am, and thousands are...
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Deputy PM says unions need to be realistic about pay demands
The Deputy Prime Minister says health and education unions need to be realistic about their pay demands. Tens of thousands of workers across health and education...
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Mike's Minute: Has protest lost it's impact?
Our default to futility worries me. It's the same sort of thing as the "No Kings" march over the weekend in America. What actually is the point of waving placards,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 22nd of October, the foreshore and seabed law change has passed and the Government has smashed...
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Complaints to Office of the Ombudsman reach record-high numbers
The number of complaints going to the Office of the Ombudsman is soaring to record heights. Its annual report finds more than eight thousand Official information...
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New report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly
A new report reveals the importance of contributing to Kiwisaver after buying a first home. The Retirement Expenditure Guidelines from Massey University and Fin-Ed...
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THE RE-WRAP: Another Labour Policy Drops
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And Again, A Little Short On Detail/The Gap Between Jobs and the Jobless/The Gas Is...
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Government achieves 15% reduction in youth crime four years early
Knowledge of tougher consequences is thought to be keeping more young people away from crime. The Government has achieved its goal of a 15% reduction in serious...
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Paul Goldsmith on changes to foreshore and seabed laws
The Treaty Negotiations Minister's standing by amendments to foreshore and seabed legislation, which has passed its third reading. The aim of the Government's Marine...
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Farmer-shareholders vote to sell 65% of company arm to Irish-backed Dawn Meats.
Alliance has reached a $270million deal with Dawn Meats. 2,600 farmer-shareholders voted 87% in favour of selling 65% of the company arm to the Irish-backed company. The...
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Climate change rules loosened for $60million+ companies
Praise for the Government's loosening of climate reporting rules. It's proposing to lift the climate reporting threshold for listed companies worth 60 million dollars...
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Mike's Minute: Labour's policy shows they haven't learnt a thing
It seems the labour party has not learned a thing about running a country. Their first policy for next years vote is out, so congrats on that. The first cab off...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why Inflation Is a Thing
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It's Always Electricity/More Labour Blah Blah/It's an Attitude Thing/Albo at the White...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025
Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21 October. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio,...
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Actor Alan Tudyk shares how he developed his voice-acting skills.
The Armageddon Expo is taking place this weekend in Auckland. Several actors such as Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and John Boyega will be attending the convention,...
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NZ's first sports school: Board member shares the details on new academy
New Zealand's first sports school will open next year, in a partnership with Wellington Phoenix. The New Zealand Performance Academy in Upper Hutt will operate as...
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Contact Energy Chief Exec. blames line charges for rise in prices
The country's second-largest electricity gentailer says rising electricity prices are the result of rising lines charges. Inflation's now back up at three-percent. The...
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Louvre Heist: Experts say it's unlikely the jewels will ever be seen again
Experts now say it's unlikely the jewels, most recently stolen from the Louvre will ever be seen again. The thieves rode a basket lift up the museum's facade, forced...
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Transport Minister on which Roads of National will be prioritised
A balancing act is underway to decide which Roads of National Significance will begin construction next. The Government's funnelling $1.2billion into the programme's...
