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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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Bryan Waddle: World Test Championship victory a ' team effort'
The Blackcaps have come away with a historic win to claim the title of World Test Champions. The team has completed an eight-wicket win over Virat Kohli’s Indian...
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Vaccinated air crew won't have to isolate from next week
Around ten percent of long haul pilots haven't been vaccinated against Covid-19. From next week, air crew returning to this country won't have to self-isolate, provided...
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Chris Hipkins: 'Assuming' Wellington case is Delta variant
Health officials are working on the assumption that Wellington is dealing with the Delta variant of Covid-19. The Wellington region is now in Alert Level Two --...
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Mike Hosking: Councils are going out of their way to make their CBDs inhospitable
It’s a funny thing that even when the evidence mounts, those driven by ideology still will not see. The vacancy rates in our metro CBDs I would have thought confirm...
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What gay former athletes have to say about Carl Nassib's announcement
Carl Nassib this week became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. And with his announcement, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end joins a small group of...
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Mike's Minute: Mental health spending another government delivery failure
Andrew Little can be as frustrated as he wants to be, but the reality is they’ve been busted. Mental health, yet another one of the government's calling cards, has...
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THE RE-WRAP: Mental Health Total Fail
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) These Things Take Time Apparently/That Wraps it Up for CBDs/No Tilt Yet/Ute-gate/Really,...
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Zespri: Support grows for partnership with Chinese kiwifruit growers
Our Kiwifruit industry's nearing the end of a vote over what action to take about Sungold kiwifruit. A grower smuggled vines to China in the mid-2010s and then sold...
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Craig McMillan: Draw looks increasingly likely in World Test Championship final
The rain finally relented in Southampton and some cricket was played in the World Test Championship final. New Zealand started what is day five out of six 101-2...
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Pollies: Will Winston Peters really make a comeback?
Health officials are racing to contact trace an Australian traveller -- who visited Wellington while probably infectious with Covid-19. The man was in Wellington...
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Three new locations added to list of places visited by Australian traveller
Several new locations of interest have been identified by the Ministry of Health as being visited by the Covid-positive Sydney traveller and his partner. Fourteen...
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Andrew Little 'extraordinarily' frustrated by slow mental health spend
Health Minister Andrew Little says he is "extraordinarily" frustrated at the slow pace of the Government's $1.9 billion mental health package announced in 2019. It...
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Murder and rape threats sent to high school students via Snapchat
Warning: This story may be distressing for some readers. Students at a top Auckland high school have been left in fear after receiving repeated murder and rape threats...
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Mike Hosking: Winston's He Puapua claim highlights the Govt's scant regard for the truth
Of all the things Winston said Sunday, the most intriguing was about He Puapua, the little discussion document that could. He knew nothing. It was kept from him...
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One of Hollywood's top music supervisors bringing her back catalogue to the Civic
Karyn Rachtman is a name you may not know - but she is one the most influential people in Hollywood. She's one of the movie industry’s top music supervisors, working ...
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Mike's Minute: Transgender athlete debate a minefield
How big a minefield is Laurel Hubbard? The first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games. You have, of course, two stories. The gender transition, which...
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THE RE-WRAP: Laurel Starts a Conversation
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Complicated Business/Ain't Waitangi Fun?/No Excuse for Waste/No Cheering, Thanks/Where's...
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Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020
A coronavirus infection created disruption for two teams at the European Championship on Monday after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also...
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Primary Principal's Assn: Doubts NZ will follow England in weighing school children
Weighing children at school is not seen in this country as the answer to childhood obesity. Schools in England have resumed weighing primary school pupils in order...
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All Blacks coach talks 2021 squad after four new faces named
A halfback long on the All Blacks selection shortlist has cracked the squad. Finlay Christie is one of four maiden picks in the 36-man group for tests against Tonga...
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Call for two gold medals to be awarded should Laurel Hubbard win
Former Olympic weightlifter Tracey Lambrechs believes two gold medals should be awarded should New Zealand's transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard win her category...
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'Disappointing': Five extra acute beds added to mental health system since 2019
A report has found just five extra acute beds have been added to our mental health system since 2019. The Government announced 1.9 billion dollars as part of its...
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Schools in for Covid vaccine: Parents urged to discuss jabs with teens
Parents are being urged to talk to their children about receiving the Covid jab amid confirmation schools will be used to vaccinate teens aged 12-15. Principals...
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Mike Hosking: We still haven't learned our lessons about KiwiSaver
The lesson about lessons is that they're only ever any good if you learn them. KiwiSaver, in some respects, has been a godsend for this country that never quite...
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Children under 14 shouldn't be banned from playing contact sports, says former All Blacks doctor
A doctor says suggestions children should be banned from playing contact sport because of concussion risks go too far. Neuroscientist Dr Chris Nowinski told TVNZ...
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Students need a consistent structure in their week, says Crimson Education co-founder
The founder of New Zealand's first online high school says selecting school times will always be a fine balancing act. New South Wales is trialling staggered start...
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Mike's Minute: I'm happy to bet Winston's comeback will fail
I am ready for my next bet with Winston Peters. He hasn't paid on the last one, by the way. It was $100 to the charity of our choice. I said he wouldn’t get five...
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New restrictions rolled out as Sydney covid cluster grows
text by Evin Priest Four new Covid-19 cases in Sydney have prompted NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to introduce several restrictions relating to masks across greater...
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THE RE-WRAP: Guess Who's Back?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) How Can This Possibly Be Happening?/How to Do Kiwisaver/Air NZ's Alright/Sad Train Update
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Funerals need to be more about the farewell and not the cost, says Casketeers star
The Ministry of Health has been conducting public consultation on burial reforms and cremation laws. It's now looking to set guarantee price transparency and minimum...
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Variants and low vaccination rates threaten to prolong Covid-19 pandemic
text by Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the United States continues on a path to near pre-pandemic normalcy, experts remain concerned over low vaccination rates and the spread...
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Winston Peters' first interview since election defeat - he'll lead NZ First if party wants him
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has given his first one-on-one interview this morning since NZ First's disappointing 2020 election defeat. He told Newstalk...
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Mark the Week: It's real, it's big, and too many are pretending it isn't an issue
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. GDP Number: 7/10 "It's not all roses. It's...
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Mike's Minute: Govt's plan for natural areas a brewing scandal
I have become interested in the government's Significant Natural Areas debacle. It's made news of late because of James Shaw appearing to mislead people over how...
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Victorians facing even longer wait for jab, new advice for AstraZeneca
Victorians aged 40 to 59 seeking to book their first jab face waits of several weeks because the Covid-19 vaccination rollout has hit another hurdle. Under new health...
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THE RE-WRAP: More Numbers Than You Can Shake an FX82 At
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Head Spinning. Too Many Numbers/Mark the Week/Ardern Watch/Bikes VS Cars VS Scooters VS...
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Chris Cahill: 'Increasingly difficult' for Police to engage with gangs
Police are warning Aucklanders to be prepared for a large funeral procession for a senior head hunter gang member today. There's expected to be a large number of...
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All you need to know: Black Caps v India, WTC final
New Zealand take on India in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship final beginning Friday, with a $2.24m prize up for grabs for the victor. The two...
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Grant Robertson: It is 'pretty clear' that interest rates will rise
Grant Robertson says everyone needs to come to terms with the reality that interest rates are going to rise. Economists are now predicting a rise to the Official...
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Auckland cycle bridge: Cost far outweighs benefits according to Waka Kotahi
A planned standalone cycle and walkway bridge next to the Auckland Harbour Bridge has come under fire for its cost, and a newly released figure shows the cost of...
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Mike Hosking: What's our plan if people won't get vaccinated?
So here is one of many major questions around the vaccine roll out The WHO still has to work out what we required by way of numbers for herd immunity, but they say...
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Putin: 'Biden is an experienced statesman, very different from Trump'
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he and US President Joe Biden agreed in a "constructive" summit today (NZ time) to return their nations' ambassadors to their...
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Mike's Minute: Govt working against itself on housing
I bet you Grant Robertson rues the day he dragged Adrian Orr into the housing market. Having failed to get a grip on housing the way he promised, and still thinking...
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Russell Howard: World-renowned British comedian talks touring and new TV show
Russell Howard is mainstay British comedian around the world. His stand up and TV shows have become massive, with a global audience of hundreds of millions of people. He...
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THE RE-WRAP: When the Rollout Stops Rolling
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Coming Up Against Idiots/Hosk On House Prices... Again/...and Again/Car-Free Wellington/Cruising...
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'Hopeless': Boris Johnson's frank assesment of health minister
The former top aide to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ramped up his criticism of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, releasing...
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Zorb Rotorua launch new board games company
A real success story has emerged about a Covid business pivot. Many will remember Zorbing in Rotorua, like with a lot of tourist attractions they've had a hard time...
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Hamilton Mayor steps in to try and save beer festival
The Mayor may be coming to the rescue to save the Hamilton Great Kiwi Beer Festival. The festival has been canned this year after Police and the DHB opposed their...
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Damien O'Connor: UK trade discussions about 'fair access' to market
There has been a positive start to New Zealand's trade trip to Europe. Trade and Export Growth Minister, Damien O’Connor, is there pushing for free trade deals with...
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Stuart Nash: Government didn't have 'blank cheque' to fund Cup bid
The America's Cup has become far more than just a yacht race. This from the minister in charge, as Team New Zealand looks elsewhere for funding to mount its defence. CEO...
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CRL affected businesses: Empathy 'not cutting it'
It's do or die for businesses impacted by the City Rail Link. Today at 9am businesses that are imminently due to close will gather as part of a demonstration of...
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Mike Hosking: GDP figure will expose our stagnant economy
Several things about our GDP number this week. One, its absurd we are waiting till now to get details about the economy from January, February, and March. The irony...
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California celebrates reopening as many pandemic rules end
San Francisco announced the return of its iconic cable cars. Disneyland threw open its doors to out-of-state tourists. And Gov. Gavin Newsom marked the day with...
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Air NZ to shake up their in-flight food menu
There is good news for those sick of Cookie Times and plain corn chips, Air New Zealand are stepping up their game when it comes to in-flight food on domestic flights. They...
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Pollies: Terrorism Hui, America's Cup and EV Rebate Scheme
New Zealand's anti-terrorism hui has been marked by a mass walkout from members of the Muslim community. The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent...
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Cheating allegations 'top of agenda' for universities
Universities will come together to discuss allegations of cheating. A student has claimed cheating during online exams at Auckland University is widespread -- with...
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Mike's Minute: When will the government realise it's powerless over housing?
Another day, another set of statistics for Grant Robertson and Adrian Orr to mull over and work out how they have got the housing market so fantastically wrong. The...
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Calls for more MP acknowledgement of farmers
The co-owner of a major farm machinery business wants more rural sector acknowledgement from MPs. A record number of Labour MPs will be at Fieldays 2021. Power Farming's...
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THE RE-WRAP: So This Is the Government We've Ended Up With
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What Are My Options?/So Not That Proactive Then/More GDP Hype/EV Myths Busted
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Security adviser: 'Isolated individuals' harder to spot, easier to deal with
There are some big questions for authorities and community leaders on how New Zealand can prevent further terror attacks. The National Countering Terrorism Hui is...
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