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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Australian Deputy PM's chief of staff goes public with bullying allegations
An Australian Chief of Staff claims they’ve been bullied out of a job. Jo Tarnawsky, former chief of staff to Richard Marles, says she was forced out of her job...
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Mark the Week: What is it with this country and ships?
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. Ships: 1/10 Two in a week with issues,...
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Mike's Minute: Work more, not less
Another of the small gems to come out of the Census is that we are working less. Does that surprise you? It doesn’t remotely surprise me. I still connect work...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of October, the Government books are in worse shape than we thought, so is this bad from a reputation...
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Wrapping the Week: Mike's issue with the new Afternoons hosts
The end of the week has come, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week with Mike Hosking. They discussed how often they wash their towels, junk...
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Team NZ is "as well prepared" as possible ahead of America's Cup race
Team New Zealand will finally return to match racing on Sunday morning when they begin their best-of-13 series against Ineos Britannia in Barcelona. The match will...
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Full extent of Hurricane Milton's destruction "remains to be seen"
The full extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton remains to be seen. The hurricane caused storm surges, tornadoes, strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding...
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THE RE-WRAP: Work Harder, Damn You!
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And You'll Enjoy It/Mark the Week/Vegetarianism Explained/Winning Peace Prizes for Doing...
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Southland farmers urged to boycott Fish & Game after "continuous" pushback
A call to action from Federated Farmers Southland for locals to boycott Fish & Game. It wants members to block anglers from their land by removing access signs,...
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Tension lingers in Wellington City Council in wake of airport decision
There’s a feeling bad blood may linger in Wellington City Council. The council has voted to overturn its decision to sell the city's 34% stake in Wellington Airport...
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"A big drive back from here": Former Finance Minister on Govt's growing deficit
Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says there are some things worth celebrating amidst a grim outlook on the economy. Treasury documents show the Crown's deficit...
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Three candidates remain in the Tory Leadership race - Who will pull through?
A new frontrunner has emerged in the race for the Tory leadership. James Cleverly has shot to the top after the latest vote, taking 39 of the 120 votes. Kemi Badenoch...
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Mike's Minute: NZ universities - Take stock of the rankings and be better
Universities are a bit of a minefield at the moment. Grant Robertson has gone to run Otago, Auckland has introduced a Māori-related compulsory course which has...
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Kiwi wine brand sets sights on US market
The US Wine Market may be becoming more lucrative than the one back home. The owner of Te Awanga Estate in Hawke’s Bay is looking to sell up his restaurant, vineyard,...
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Malcolm Gladwell comes full circle with 'Revenge of the Tipping Point'
It’s coming full circle for Malcolm Gladwell. Twenty-five years after the success of his first book ‘The Tipping Point’, he returns with a brand-new volume, reframing...
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THE RE-WRAP: Good Points from Both Sides
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) They'd Better Do a Good Job/What Universities Are For/Sport Is No Fun/Next Nobel/AI Mike
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of October, how will the OCR drop affect all of us? ASB boss Vittoria Shortt talks about what happens...
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Northland to get $1m from Transpower, Omexom in wake of pylon collapse
A token for the Northland community in the aftermath of the collapsed pylon calamity. Power was cut to about 88,000 homes and businesses in June, when an Omexom...
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Govt aims to strengthen resilience with long-term disaster response plan
The Emergency Management Minister's motivated to strengthen the country's disaster resilience in the long haul. The Government's released a long-term vision for...
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FamilyBoost rebate is "off to an impressive start", Early Childhood Council says
There's a belief the Government's FamilyBoost rebate is working, despite a lack of interest from eligible families. The new scheme is a hallmark policy of the Government's...
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"Unlike anything we've seen": Hurricane Milton doubles in size as it heads towards land
Hurricane Milton has more than doubled in size as it heads towards land in Florida. Its wind field extends around 400 kilometres from the centre. It is still...
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Further cuts could be ahead as inflation settles, economists say
Kiwis could expect another cut to the Official Cash Rate before Christmas. The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 50 basis points, following a 25-basis point cut in...
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Kiwibank cuts floating loan rates ahead of OCR announcement
Kiwibank has already made a cut ahead of this afternoon’s OCR announcement. The Reserve Bank is set to announce a cut to the Official Cash Rate, with economists...
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Mike's Minute: There's dumb games being played in health
There are some dumb games being played at the moment in the very serious business of health. Health NZ is in the red to the tune of $1.7b - that's for the year....
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A long NRL season is getting longer as Kiwis prep for international matches
Is the rugby league season getting too long? The season is about to get longer, as the Kiwis take on Australia and Tonga later this month. Kiwis Selector Tawera...
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Pollies: Govt is doing a "lot of work" to build a comprehensive weather response, Minister says
Buyout blueprints are “on the way” after the severe flooding in Dunedin last week. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell says they’re currently building legislation...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 9 October 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of October, we look at what Adrian Orr may do with the OCR today as well as the Government’s crackdown...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why Do We Listen to Any of These Guys?
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Health Commissioner hits back against claims of a 'manufactured crisis'
The Health Commissioner's pushing back on claims Health New Zealand's dealing with a manufactured crisis. The agency's finances jumped from a half-a-billion dollar...
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50 basis points? 25? How much will the OCR be cut by?
The Reserve Bank could still surprise us with this afternoon's Official Cash Rate decision. Interest rates have been falling, with markets pricing in a 50 basis...
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Overseas driver licence use extended as Govt works to reduce wait times
The Government promises it's pulling all the levers to bring down driver licence wait times. It's allowing people to drive on an overseas licence for 18 months...
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A skill issue: Are new builders trained well enough?
There’s a belief the problems in the building industry are due to an insufficient number of pre-requisites. The Government's looking at changes to registration...
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Florida residents urged to evacuate as Hurricane Milton builds strength
People in Florida are urged to evacuate before Hurricane Milton hits. US President Joe Biden has warned it could be the worst storm in a century. It comes just...
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Mike's Minute: We will never not be jealous of people with money
I was going to suggest we are petty, but I have been saved by the Brits. They are having a couple of debates over money. One is involving a woman called Sue Gray,...
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UK chief of staff resigns amid pay controversy
The UK Prime Minister’s chief of staff has quit her role, saying she “risked becoming a distraction”. Sue Gray was caught up in a conflict over pay, after the BBC...
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"It's a squeaker": How are the candidates faring as the US Election looms?
The rubber has hit the road in the US Election. Just one month out from voting, the debates have been wrapped up and the only thing left is for the candidates...
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Why are bank loans still so hard to get?
Mortgage rates are continuing to fall, but it isn't getting any easier for many people to access bank loans. Latest figures from interest.co.nz show one-year mortgage...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Dark Anniversary
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And What's Changed?/Paid Like a PM/The Reset Is Already On/Breaking Through In the Wrong...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 8 October 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8th of October, we finally hear from the Navy about the HMNZS Manawanui sinking, and David Seymour previews...
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Risky business: Can TVNZ compete against dominant streaming services?
TVNZ's potentially looking at a challenge as it looks to further compete against streaming sites. The state broadcaster's consulting with staff on shutting its...
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"Not what we want to do": Chief of Navy shuts down speculation on Manawanui's sinking
Moves have been made by the Chief of Navy to shut down speculation about the loss of the Manawanui. The $100 million naval vessel was surveying the area off Samoa's...
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"Good Ministers": Prime Minister defends Nicole McKee and Casey Costello
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) Nicole McKee is not a liar and is doing a good job as minister. “She still holds...
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David Seymour's expecting a "good discussion" in Treaty debate
David Seymour is looking forward to discussing his Treaty Principles Bill with a Ngati Toa leader tonight. Helmut Modlik will debate Seymour two months after Modlik...
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Commentary Box: NRL grand final, America's Cup, NZR changes
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss Ryan Fox in Mississippi, the Penrith Panthers beating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 to win their fourth-straight...
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Mike's Minute: More of us are a part of the housing dream
Possibly my favourite stat from the Census was that home ownership is up. Who would have thought? Well, those of us that follow facts would. But the commentary around...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Free Ride Is Over
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New research shows many foods here have trans-fats but don't disclose them
Trans-fats are somewhat of a silent killer. 645,000 people died globally because of high TFA diets in 2019. New University of Auckland analysis says many foods here...
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New report finds grocery prices are gradually increasing by 2.3 percent per year
Suppliers to supermarkets appear to be charging more, more often. Which comes with a warning it could be the new norm. Foodstuffs has commissioned a report by Infometrics...
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Government indicates 149 first fast-tracked projects won't be the last
The Government's signalling the first list of projects to be fast-tracked won't be the last. 149 projects are being lined up to receive the fast-track treatment. It...
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Former media boss: Google's threat to news agreements should be taken seriously
A former media boss says Google's threat to blow up New Zealand news agreements should be taken seriously. The search engine says it will remove any ability to find...
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"It's going to be quite a big job": Defence Minister on HMNZS Manawanui investigation
A raft of questions in the wake of the sinking of our first naval ship in peacetime. The HMNZS Manawanui went down off the coast of Samoa yesterday, after hitting...
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165-page document offers new details on Trump's Indictment
Federal Prosecutor Jack Smith laid out his most extensive case to date against former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election in a legal brief...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Consensus Politics can take a hike
You know what's more boring than talking about a capital gains tax? It’s talking about superannuation, and yet here we are again. We're talking about it again,...
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NSW police reach a compromise to stop Palestinian rallies ahead of conflict anniversary
Police in New South Wales have settled for a pro-Palestinian vigil set to take place this week, after earlier attempts with the state’s top court to ban two pro-Palestinian...
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Auckland Rugby takes it back to the grassroots for final NPC clash
Auckland’s final round robin NPC clash will look a little bit different this week. They’re saying goodbye to Eden Park and hello to the field at Auckland Grammar,...
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THE RE-WRAP: And You Thought CGT Was Boring
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Don't Say Super/Bouquets for the Bassoonist/You Bought What?/What Is a Landline?
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Wrapping the Week: What are MPs putting on their credit cards?
With Mike Hosking away from the studio this week, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 4 October 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of October, Health NZ are facing a near $1 billion deficit, and Margie Apa isn't confident we will...
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Recruitment numbers soar as policing's seen as "stable employment"
The Police Association says it's pleasantly surprised at the surge in new recruits. Recruitment numbers have soared in the past year, with five and a half thousand...
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"Healthy, safe, fit for purpose": Long-term plan needed for school property
An education leader says there needs to be a long-term plan for school property. The Government's expected to respond to the Ministerial Inquiry into School Property...
