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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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Mike's Minute: Invented stories and the media
How long can you pedal an invention? On Friday March 6th the poll is out. It's bad for National and the media has concocted the idea that as a result of these numbers...
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UK refuses to be drawn into wider war in Middle East
The UK says it won't be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East as Donald Trump urges allies to keep shipping lanes open. The US President wants nations to help...
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"We keep on growing": Stihl tool company marks 100th anniversary
One of our favourite tool shops is now a century old. 2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in New Zealand for over 40 years. It’s been...
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THE RE-WRAP: Help for Hormuz
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Anyone? Anyone at All?/Saving the Planet is So Last Century/News That's Not News/More...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the fuel situation and its impact on our economy....
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'Very special': Wētā FX takes home Oscar for work on Avatar: Fire and Ash
A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā FX team last night after another Oscar win. Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards in LA yesterday...
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Health overhaul set to shift key decision-making back to local level
The Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system. It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment decisions made at the local level...
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Calls to cull district licensing committees amid planned alcohol law overhaul
New alcohol legislation could go further. The Bill put to Parliament yesterday includes a raft of changes to bar licences, aiming to cut red tape and bureaucracy....
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High expectations for next Fonterra boss as Hurrell resigns
Fonterra's preparing to recruit a new boss after the resignation of current CEO Miles Hurrell. Hurrell's given six months' notice to allow for a smooth transition. The...
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More Kiwis taking the plunge and buying EVs as fuel prices soar
An electric vehicle provider saw an uptake in electric and hybrid car sales over the weekend as fuel prices continue to soar. BYD General Manager Warren Wilmot...
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Govt remains 'hopeful' NZ has enough fuel to cover crisis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has emphasised there’s a range of scenarios for inflation amidst the global oil crisis – not just the worst-case scenario of 3.7%...
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Australia Correspondent says One Nation poll results 'crazy'
Australia Correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to talk about the latest news out of Australia. One Nation have reached 24% in the latest poll, just five...
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US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict
US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at...
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'Stifling effect': Consumer Affairs Minister on calls to raise the fundraising cap for businesses
Businesses are calling for an increase to the $2m fundraising cap, which has not changed since 2013, to be able to better compete on a global scale. The United...
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THE RE-WRAP: There Is No Fuel Shortage In New Zealand
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Unless We Cause One/EV Owners Are Laughing/Not All Homeless Are Bums/Can't Argue with That...
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Variety's Chief Film Critic chats best of the year ahead of the Oscars
The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being eyed for a...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel prices. The...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chats visit to the Pacific, fuel security and imports
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat fuel security, his visit to the Pacific, and Trump's calls for aid in the...
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Mike's Minute: Is the Government ignoring advice for a reason?
Yet another “advice ignored” story. The trouble with advice is it's not automatically right and more often than not the media seems to think it counts for something,...
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Mike's Minute: We have good news on housing
We have good news on housing. 1) It's still a buyers' market. 2) A good chunk of the buyers are first timers. It’s the debate we should at least acknowledge has...
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Mark the Week: The Covid report tells us what we already knew
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 Warriors: 8/10 Come on! Let's start...
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Mike's Minute: My observations on week two of the war
My observations on week two of the war. I'm as convinced as ever I was that this thing is over in the four week-ish window they said it would be. If true, it means...
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US agrees to release 172 million oil barrels from reserves amid soaring prices
Members of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves to help combat steep oil prices arising from the...
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Wrapping the Week: Is it worth watching something you know is bad?
It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding oil prices,...
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Dwindling domestic gas supply a sign of NZ's shrinking economy
An energy industry lobby group is warning the decline in domestic gas supply is a sign of a shrinking economy. PwC research —commissioned by Gas Industry Co— suggests...
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THE RE-WRAP: Over This Afternoon
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Or Even, In an Hour/Rubio's Rude Shoes/Mark the Week/A Different Kind of Panic Buying/Embargos...
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Warriors in for a challenge as they aim to maintain momentum
The Warriors are in for a challenge as they aim to go two for two in the NRL season. They stunned the Roosters in their opening clash, claiming victory 42-18 at...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of March, is the Government really considering car-less days because of the fuel instability? What...
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'Not a trivial amount': Concerns NZ's first AI factory will strain South Island's electricity network
A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island’s electricity system. Datagrid has just received resource consent for a $3 billion, 78 thousand...
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"Destination in its own right": Christchurch hosts increasing number of visitors
A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity. Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a decade, and well above...
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"We're being proactive": Govt considers next steps amid ongoing fuel uncertainty
The Government admits its walking a fine line between being prepared and causing panic. It's considering a raft of possible measures like car-less days, limits...
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Mike's Minute: Is there a legal case to be heard on the vaccine advice?
Question six, the House of Parliament Question Time. Winston Peters to Simeon Brown. The mandate for 12 to 17 year olds and the double dose of the vaccine – seek...
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Italian PM joins growing backlash against US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Italy’s Prime Minister has joined other EU leaders in criticising the US-Israeli war on Iran. They’ve reportedly bombed nearly ten thousand civilian sites, killing...
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"Trust what you're doing": Tom Walsh on his 'clear plan' for 2026 internationals, Commonwealth Games
After a successful summer circuit in New Zealand, Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is gearing up for a year of international competitions. The Diamond League is only...
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THE RE-WRAP: Trump and Oil
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Does Anyone Know What's Happening Here?/Reality Calling/The House Thing Is a Thing/How...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of March, the Government is offering a pay rise to non-union primary teachers as the union’s negotiations...
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Recreational fitness on the rise with a majority of adults working out
The exercise industry is making gains. New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising. Nearly...
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"Same choke points": Maintaining Marsden Point would've offered little more resilience, expert says
Keeping the Marsden Point refinery open would not have helped the current fuel supply situation, as the crude oil it refined would have come from the same choke...
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"Not viable": 350 jobs could be cut as Heinz Wattie's considers closing factories
Heinz Wattie's says it's just not viable to continue selling frozen vegetables, Gregg's Coffee, and several dips. It's proposing to close manufacturing facilities...
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44,000 passengers to be hit with cancelled flights as jet fuel prices skyrocket
Unprecedented jet fuel prices are set to cause extensive Air New Zealand flight cancellations, affecting tens of thousands of people. The airline expects to consolidate...
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"Fair and reasonable": Education Minister defends pay offer for non-union primary teachers
The Education Minister says they'll continue to work with unionised primary teachers, despite offering pay rises to the rest. About ten thousand non-union primary...
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Mike's Minute: My observations on the Covid Inquiry
Some simple observations on part two of the Covid Inquiry. 1) It's cheaper than the British equivalent finished last week that cost over half a billion dollars. 2)...
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"Mixed messages": How much longer will the conflict in the Middle East last?
The White House says the conflict with Iran will end when Donald Trump decides it will end. The US President says the mission is almost complete, but the US is...
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Australia grants seven Iranian football players asylum after anthem protest
Seven Iranian football players have now been granted asylum in Australia. Five players from the women’s team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, slipped away from...
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Kiwis willing to embrace AI as phone hold times decrease
Kiwis are spending less time on hold to customer service call centres. Research from AI platform ServiceNow estimates New Zealanders spent 22 million hours waiting...
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THE RE-WRAP: Please, Not This Again
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Let's Pretend it Never Happened. Like Chippy/Trump Spins Like a Top/How Long Meat Keeps/Hosk...
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Pollies: Lockdowns, let-downs, and lessons of the Covid-19 Inquiry
Yesterday saw the release of the results of the second phase of the Inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 response. Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of March, we dig into the findings of the Covid Inquiry, and look at just how long Air NZ’s prices...
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Decade-best housing affordability makes it 'easier' to enter market
Housing affordability in New Zealand has improved to its best level in almost a decade, according to new data from Cotality. Lower property values, rising wages...
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"I would do them differently": Hipkins acknowledges mistakes made during Covid
The former Covid Response Minister admits some pandemic decisions were mishandled. The second phase of the Covid inquiry has found New Zealand’s overall response...
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"Highlights some significant lessons": Covid Inquiry's second phase was 'needed', Health Minister says
The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry. The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zealand responded well,...
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'Inevitable': Airlines increase fares as jet fuel costs surge
Some people could be put off travel as surging jet fuel costs push up airfares. Air New Zealand's increasing its domestic fares by $10, its short-haul fares by...
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Mike's Minute: Two important points on the Luxon story
Luxon - 1, media - 0. After no small effort on the media's part to drum up a crisis on a bad poll, there's two important points and we can put this whole nonsense...
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France sending warships, aircraft carrier to Middle East as conflict continues
The UK and France are sending more defence assets to the Middle East as the conflict's death toll ticks over 1700. Iran has appointed the son of the late Ayatollah...
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"Done this on my own terms": Zac Griffith talks his growing career in country music
One of our best up and coming country music talents is being recognised across the ditch. Zac Griffith is a self-taught musician from Tapawera, near Nelson, and...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Good Oil
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Let's Just Get a Few Things Straight/Hosk's EV POIT
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of March, we look at the share market and what will happen to prices at the pump after oil prices...
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Could a daily multivitamin really slow the ageing process?
New research suggests daily multivitamins could slow biological ageing. A clinical trial in the US found slower changes in the DNA based epigenetic clocks of older...
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Finance Minister wants to avoid 'knee-jerk' reaction to skyrocketing fuel prices
The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil prices have topped...
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"Could be a national disaster": Pushback to City Council's sewage discharge plan
Mussel farmers are warning that plans to discharge partially treated sewage into the ocean to deal with Christchurch's Bromley stink, could wipe out aqua culture. The...
