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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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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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Trump seemingly dozes off again during trial proceedings
The Trump-trial saga continues, and the former US President has been spotted dozing in court again. Donald Trump is the first president in US history to face multiple...
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Mark the Week: A very solid week for the Government
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. The Government: 7/10 A very solid week...
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"Pretty steep learning curve": Kiwi racer Jaxon Evans ahead of this weekend's Supercars
This weekend will see up to 70,000 fans pouring into Taupo to catch the Supercars event. Jaxon Evans, a third-generation kiwi racer, won the Porsche Carrera Cup...
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"Totally as good as it sounds": Housing First programmes show major benefits
A study has found that housing has a significant impact on the prospects of homeless people. University of Otago research has found that those who live in a housing...
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Mike's Minute: The West is losing to Russia and China
Liz Truss has a book out. It's what you do when you have been Prime Minister, even though she was only Prime Minister for about three and a half minutes. Slight...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of April, Social Development Minister Louise Upston talked the Jobseeker number and dug into who...
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"A quantum step up": Team NZ launches new boat for America's Cup
Team New Zealand has officially launched into their America’s Cup era. They rolled their new AC75 out of the shed last week, officially launching it in a ceremony...
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THE RE-WRAP: Sanctioned Into a Job
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Sounds Cooler Than it Is/Recommended Reading/Mark the Week/The Pod Within a Pod
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Wrapping the Week: Tim would love to do Jury duty
Mike Hosking was once more joined by Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to wrap the week. They discussed jury duty, Tim revealing himself to be the only person who'd love...
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Auckland Mayor pushes to unlock trade routes
Auckland's Mayor wants the city to serve as an air and freight hub between Asia and South America. The idea has drawn new attention with the New Zealand Brazil...
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JobSeeker sanctions not for those "doing everything they can"
Reassurances are being given that those on JobSeekers won't be punished if a tough job market means they can't find work. New MSD figures reveal just under 188,000...
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Financial mentors recommended to aid debt repayment
A UK debt industry leader's offering New Zealanders advice following a grim economic forecast. Infometrics data finds the economy's being hit harder than expected...
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Predictable announcements to come from G7 meeting
The meeting is underway for the G7 Ministers, taking place on the Italian island of Capri. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna said we’re likely to see predictable announcements...
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Mike's Minute: Coal is a return to the real world
More from our common sense file. Resources Minister Shane Jones has had a good week and I'm increasingly falling in love with him. He turned on the country's only...
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Warriors CEO says the team is "so blessed and lucky" to sign Fisher-Harris
Warriors CEO Cameron George is trying not to get ahead of himself despite the coup of signing Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris on a four-year deal. The three-time...
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"We're still here": UB40 founding member on their new album and NZ tour
Fans of the reggae and pop scenes will be very familiar with the works of UB40. The English band was formed in the late 1970’s, going through a few iterations as...
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THE RE-WRAP: Ain't Coal Great?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Big Ups to the Minister of Common Sense/Gone with a Stroke of a Pen/Tourism Has Long...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 18 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of April, we spoke to former Finance Minister Steven Joyce about the good and bad news from the...
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Govt's health guidelines are about "redressing the balance" after Covid-19
Some are saying the Government's updated health guidance for children is bringing back the balance from the pandemic. The guidelines say children with a mild cough,...
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Hipkins disagrees public services 'bloated' under his leadership
Chris Hipkins is defending public servants in the firing line. Just yesterday, more than a-thousand job cutting proposals were announced at the Ministry of Education...
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Extending earthquake-strengthening deadlines 'throws politics in the way of public safety'
Tread carefully over plans to extend earthquake-strengthening work deadlines. The Government's announced it's giving people an extra four years to get unsafe buildings...
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Former Finance Minister says latest inflation rate points to 'stagflation'
A former finance minister says there's nothing to celebrate in the latest inflation figures. Inflation has fallen to 4% in the year to March. That's well down...
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"We have done our best": Police Minister's disappointed by rejection of latest pay offer
The Government says the latest pay offer to Police is the best it can do as the country is basically broke. Three quarters of officers have voted ‘NO’ and a decision...
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"People are fascinated by the product": NZ Wool industry bolstered by Govt support
New Zealand’s wool industry is getting a boost in front of an international audience. Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is speaking at the International...
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Mike's Minute: Questions around the TV3/Stuff deal
You can ask a lot of questions about the TV3 deal with Stuff. Do Stuff know how to make television? How many people will they actually hire as opposed to re-purposing...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of April, we got an economist's thoughts on what we can expect today from our inflation stats,...
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Pollies: Is Wellington's mega-tunnel possible?
Labour and National are clashing over a potential mega-tunnel underneath Wellington. The government's looking at a tunnel connecting The Terrace and Kilbirnie,...
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ECC establishment requirements scrapped, Seymour says it's up to owners
David Seymour is setting his sights on cutting back safety regulations in early childhood education centres. The Associate Education Minister's announced he will...
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Reserve Bank considers new digital currency, aims to 'spur competition'
The Reserve Bank's opened consultation on the possibility of a government-backed digital currency. The central bank is currently researching such an option. It...
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Inflation unlikely to drop as much as the Reserve Bank expects - ANZ Economist
Inflation is expected to cool further today, but some predict it falling more than others. ANZ's expecting today's figures to show annual inflation dropping to...
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THE RE-WRAP: CPI Day Already?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Hosk Is Such a Downer/The News Is Stuffed/When You're a Slow Reader/Our Issues Are Aussie's...
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"Better than nothing": Still unknown if Stuff's 6pm bulletin will pan out
Newshub's former head of news believes it's a waiting game as to whether the salvaged TV bulletin will work. Stuff has signed on to produce and provide a daily...
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Court continues to struggle to fill jury for Trump's 'hush money' trial
Dozens of prospective jurors in the Donald Trump 'hush money' trial continue to be dismissed as they say they can't be fair. It's the second day of the trial,...
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Northlanders push for Auckland-Whangārei expressway
Northland businesses are telling Government to commit to a full expressway between Northland and Auckland. A NZIER report found a four-lane highway between Auckland...
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UK has mixed response to Iranian attack on Israel
The UK is walking a tightrope in their response to Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 projectiles were launched on Israel by Iran in retaliation for a strike...
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France establishes backup plans for the Olympic opening ceremony
The plans for the grand opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics could wind up changed. France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics,...
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High migration figures could see "a very different New Zealand" in the future
Migration in and out of New Zealand is still at record levels. Provisional estimates for February show more than 253,000 migrants arrived and about 122,000 left,...
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Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal review into Oranga Tamariki is a waste of time
The Waitangi Tribunal are at it again. This time it's with another of their “urgent reviews”. This particular one is into the approach the new Government is taking...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of April, a former advisor for George W. Bush joined to dig into the beginning of Trump's 'hush...
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"Like nothing on earth": Adam Kay brings comedy tour to kiwi audiences
Adam Kay has had an interesting career path. The UK comedian and bestselling author started off as a doctor, leaving after undiagnosed symptoms led to severe complications...
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'Lots of people moving around' as migration figures continue at record levels
The continuing high migration figures are a surprise. February's net migration hit almost 131,000, with more than 253,000 migrants arriving, and about 122,000 heading...
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THE RE-WRAP: Waiting For Lunch
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It Might Never Come/OT All Sorted/Hosk Goes Ham On the Environment
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"People need to be realistic": Govt has no plans to rescue the media
The Finance Minister says there is no plan to "save" major media outlets in their current form. Newshub staff have been summoned to a meeting today about an "important...
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Justice for Brittany Higgins following Lehrmann's defamation case
A feeling of justice for many in Australia, following a ruling on ex Australian Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann. A judge has found it's likely Lehrmann raped...
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"Nothing's a quick fix": Pet bonds aren't the 'game changer' they're pitched as
There are hopes renters with pets will be better supported in the long run. The Government's bringing in changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to make it easier...
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Trump's 'hush money' trial "far less important" to voters than Jan 6 case
Donald Trump's trial has started in New York. It's the first time a US president has faced a criminal trial. Trump is charged with falsifying business records...
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Mike's Minute: The Warriors draw is as good as a win
The rules around opening the week with the Warriors is I do an editorial it’s a Warriors win. Did the Warriors win? No they did not. But was it as good as a win?...
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Sydney mall attacker was known to police but had no history of charges
Six people have been killed during a stabbing attack at a Sydney mall. Five of the victims were women, raising questions about the attacker’s motives. 40-year...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of April, we talk to a retired U.S Army Lieutenant Colonel about Iran attacking Israel, the U.S...
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Cruise ship season brings in $600 million but next season could be less
The cruise ship season is drawing to a close. It has been estimated to have brought in around $600 million to local economies. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn...
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Trade Minister hopes to strengthen relationships and promote NZ business on world stage
Trade Minister Todd McClay is in China this week to meet with the Minister of Commerce and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in hopes of strengthening relationships...
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THE RE-WRAP: Do Better, Melissa
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) News Media Reality Check/No News Today/On the Road In the B.O.P./The Warriors Basically...
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“Everything depends on what Israel does next”: Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel on Iran's drone missile attack on Israel
The war in the Middle East escalated over the weekend, with Iran launching an attack on Israel. US, UK and Jordanian forces helped Israel to take down incoming...
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Natural aspect gives NZ business advantage in US market
In another New Zealand business success story, OI Organic Initiative has made it big selling period products in the US. In just five months, the company has made...
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Super Rugby Aupiki Final will be streamed on a unique platform
Forget switching on the TV, this weekend TikTok will have your rugby fix. The Women’s Super Rugby Aupiki Final is kicking off this Saturday and due to a partnership...
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Could online learning be improving students' memories?
With all the issues stemming from online learning, research has found a benefit. Charles Darwin University has found that online learning can increase a student’s...
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Mike's Minute: This week gives me hope
The Government has had a pretty good week. The nine public service targets make sense. They give us a purpose and an idea of direction and, importantly, they come...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 April 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of April we looked at Winston Peter's bi-lateral meeting with the U.S' Anthony Blinken and got a...
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Wrapping the Week: Scrabble's gone 'woke'
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby are back to help Mike Hosking wrap the week that was and stop him from telling stories he shouldn’t. They cover Tim’s holiday in Nelson,...
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Mark the Week: Winston Peters looks good on the international stage
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. The eclipse: 8/10 For no other reason...