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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.
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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why are we resisting AI?
Time Magazine has just named its Person of the Year for 2025. And it’s not a single person. It is "the architects" of AI. The magazine says "no one" had as great...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Friday the 12th of December, Primary Principals have turned down the latest pay...
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US officials claim oil tanker seizure's not a signal of war
The US has escalated tensions with Venezuela and seized a tanker off its coast, described by Donald Trump as the largest ever seized. He's otherwise keeping tight...
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Wrapping the Week: Who's interested in the Willis v Richardson debate?
Friday has come and Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed Air New Zealand’s new safety video,...
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THE RE-WRAP: AIs Are People Too
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Robot Apocalypse Update/No Prisoners In the Streaming Wars/No Neighbours Either/Chocolate...
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"Real buzz": Wellington's set for a star-studded weekend with 'Avatar' premiere
The capital is on track for a star-studded Saturday with the premiere of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, and Jemaine Clement are all set to...
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More "in-depth planning" will see councils foot near $48b bill for water infrastructure
The cost of water infrastructure projects have been rising as councils learn more details about what's required. Every council has now submitted their plan under...
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Hemp industry looks at next steps after Govt loosens restrictions
There’s relief as the Government loosens rules on growing hemp, despite law enforcement concerns. Cabinet's agreed to remove licensing requirements for industrial...
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"The workload is unsustainable": Primary principals seek "fairer" pay after rejecting latest offer
An Upper Hutt primary school principal says their workloads are comparable with secondary school principals, and they deserve a better pay offer. Principals who...
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Butter prices could fall as global dairy production rises
Kiwi consumers could finally see butter prices fall, thanks to increased global dairy production. New research from Rabobank shows EU, UK, and US production has...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nicola v Ruth - bring it on
So, to the Nicola Willis v Ruth Richardson debate. Here’s a challenge to Nicola Willis: do it this year. Do it next week. I’m hearing that having challenged Ruth...
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"Same sh*t every game": Mark Cuban weighs in on the All Blacks and state of NZ rugby
Mark Cuban has his hands in all sorts of pies. The US billionaire businessman is involved with tech, media, health insurance, the NBA, and more recently, politics. He...
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THE RE-WRAP: Quiet In the Cheap Seats
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Parliament Just Ain't What it Used To Be/So Sick of Social Media... and the Story/Bring...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of December, as Australia bans social media for under 16s, what does...
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Zespri expands red kiwifruit crop with new variety
A brand new kiwifruit is about to hit the market. Zespri has approved the commercialisation of a new red variety, Red80, following the success of Red19. The fruit...
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Tourism on the rise as more and more Aussies hop the ditch for a holiday
Tourists continue to flock across the ditch to New Zealand. Stats NZ figures show more than 260 thousand overseas travellers visited in October, 22 thousand up...
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"Culture shift": Parliamentary committee backs social media ban for NZ
Just because something's hard to do, doesn't mean it shouldn't be done. Parliament's education committee is recommending New Zealand consider following Australia...
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"Could've saved a week of drama": School criticised for media presence prior to official investigation
“A week of drama” could have been avoided had the principal of a school with mouldy lunches waited for the investigation rather than going public, Associate Education...
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Concerns cancer rates will outpace the health system over coming decades
There are concerns our health system isn't keeping pace with our accelerating cancer rates. The Cancer Control Agency's latest State of Cancer Report has found...
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"Not a tough decision": Yummy Fruit cuts US apple exports as tariffs bite into profits
A major New Zealand apple grower is pulling the pin on exporting to the US due to Donald Trump's tariffs. Export tariffs for New Zealand increased to 15% in August. New...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The RMA change is good, but prepare for issues
Cast your mind back a couple of weeks to what the boss of Auckland Port Roger Gray said. He told us New Zealand is a country that says 'no' so often, Miami cruise...
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Trump wades into Warner Bros. battle - what will his approval hinge on?
Donald Trump has waded into the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile bid for company in a last ditch effort to outbid...
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Pollies: How does Labour feel about the RMA reforms?
Today on Politics Wednesday, Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week thus far. They discussed the...
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"Time to strike": NZ's first National Stone Skimming Championship set for 2026
A classic pastime is getting its own national championship. The Stone Skimming Nationals will be held next May at Lake Hāwea, with the winners heading on to the...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10th of December, the Contact Energy CEO responds to Chris Bishop's RMA...
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Govt aims to drastically reduce litigation with RMA reforms
There’s an assurance RMA changes won't clog the courts. The Government's confirmed it's replacing current Resource Management Act laws with two new pieces of legislation,...
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"Don't panic": Homeowners advised to stay calm as major bank lifts interest rates
A mortgage broker is saying not to panic about rising mortgage rates. Westpac has announced a 30 basis point increase to its 2-5 year fixed rates. They claim...
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NZ to be "liberated" from the "burden of bureaucracy" by RMA replacement
A Covid-type outbreak of common sense. That's how Contact Energy's describing the Government's Resource Management Act reforms, which will see current rules replaced...
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THE RE-WRAP: Cutting Red Tape... and the Dispenser Too
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Baby. Bathwater. Swimming Pool/When Complaints Become Admissions of Guilt/What Not to...
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"This isn't just about money": Disabled family carers win employment rights in landmark legal battle
A monumental change for people caring for severely disabled family members. A landmark Supreme Court ruling yesterday means those providing full-time care for severely...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Australia's social media ban actually work?
So tomorrow's the big day, isn't it? And it is, I think, not an overstatement to say that the eyes of the world, well, at least politicians around the world, are...
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"Changed my life forever": Jimmy Barnes celebrates 40 years of 'For The Working Class Man' in new tour
The Working Class Man is back. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his landmark album, For The Working Class Man, Jimmy Barnes is bringing his most famous songs...
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Summer holiday headache: How do we solve the productivity problem?
The debate over out long summer break is heating up. An op-ed from businessman Toss Grimley claims New Zealand’s extended shutdown hurts productivity, a stance...
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THE RE-WRAP: You Can't Control Your Kids
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Wait... Hang On/Too Much Time Off/What a Coup Can Do for You/Parties Ain't What They Used...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of December, what will the RMA reform, set to be announced this afternoon,...
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"This is the start": First export deal signed for innovative wool particle product
A significant milestone for the country's wool sector, with an export deal signed. Wool Source has had its first commercial export order confirmed. The Wool Research...
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"Untapped potential": Hurricanes' new board chair determined to right club's struggling books
The new Hurricanes board chair is determined to turn around the books of the struggling Super Rugby franchise. Developer Malcolm Gillies has acquired the 50% stake...
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Scrutinising school spending: Concerns raised over use of funds for personal travel
Auditors are calling out schools for questionable spending on overseas trips and travel. The Auditor-General’s latest report flagged concerns with more than 170...
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Why were Chinese warships shadowing a NZ Navy vessel in the Taiwan Strait?
A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters. HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities...
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"Major barrier": Contractors support RMA overhaul, cutting need for consents
Contractors want one thing from the Government’s RMA overhaul: a simpler system. Ministers are today announcing significant changes to consenting as part of a shake-up...
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Australia Correspondent on high support for social media ban and Anika Wells travel drama
Australian Correspondent Steve Price joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about a recent poll showing 70% of Australian parents are in support of this weeks social...
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US Correspondent on alleged war crimes, Kristi Noem's potential replacement, and Waymo
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will not confirm whether the video footage of a strike on a Venezuelan boat will be released. Critics have called the...
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Thousands of formal warnings scrapped due to unlawful Police issuance
Thousands of Police issued 'formal warnings' have been scrapped after findings that 63% were issued unlawfully. 'Formal warnings' are used as alternatives to prosecutions...
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Wall Street Journal reporter on Netflix acquiring Warner Bros Studios, HBO Max
Another major shake up is coming to the streaming sphere as Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Studios. The $125B acquisition includes HBO Max - giving them the...
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THE RE-WRAP: Get Your Stories Straight
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) These Statements Don't Add Up/And the Winner for Best Publicity Campaign Goes To.../Norris...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 5th of December with Heather du Plessis-Allan, Mark Mitchell responds to Andrew Coster's allegations...
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ASB Chief Economist on expected economic turnaround in 2026
Signs of a brighter economy in the year to come. ASB's forecasting annual growth of more than two-and a half percent in 2026. It points to an accelerated housing...
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Police Minister doubles down on McSkimming saga timeline
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's doubling down on his version of the McSkimming saga timeline - calling recent claims "absolute utter nonsense." Former Police Commissioner...
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Mike's Minute: The madness of the carbon auction needs to end
It's the definition of madness. And stupidity. How many times do you have to do the same dumb thing with no result, thus proving your system doesn’t work, before...
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Mark the Week: School lunches were the stupidest story of the week
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. Consumers: 7/10 Confidence at a 6-month...
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Mike's Minute: The NZ retail experience, a first hand view
The New Zealand retail experience, as summed up by a frustrated Katherine Hawkesby as of yesterday. She visited half a dozen shops - one was decent and the rest...
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Is Luxon a better Prime Minister now than he was in January?
Christopher Luxon concedes many people are frustrated with the time it's taking for New Zealand to get out of the woods, economically. GDP data, due out later this...
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THE RE-WRAP: Bah Humbug
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) A Jolly Old Start to the Season/Mark the Week/The PM's Pressie
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US Defence Secretary put troops at risk with Signal chat affair, Pentagon watchdog finds
The US Defence Secretary seems to be in hot water. A Department of Defence report concluded that Pete Hegseth put military personnel at risk when he shared information...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of December, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike to wrap the year before he takes off on...
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Wrapping the Week: Who got the best gift in Prime Minister and Mike's exchange?
For the final time this year, Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the gift exchange that happened earlier...
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"Careful balancing act": Retirement Commissioner backs retirement village reforms
The Retirement Commissioner's unfazed at the prospect of a potential retirement village price rise. The Government's announced changes to the Retirement Villages...
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"Quite a tough road": Education Minister "pleased" secondary teachers accepted Govt's latest pay offer
The Education Minister's pleased to see secondary school teachers vote yes for their new collective agreement. PPTA members have accepted the Government's offer,...
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"Oh my lord": Christopher Luxon shocks Mike Hosking with gift as they wrap the year
‘Tis the season for the annual swapping of gifts between the Prime Minister and broadcaster Mike Hosking. For Prime Minister Christopher Luxon the festive season...
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Mike's Minute: We watch Australia's social media ban with interest
The Australian social media ban has started. Well, sort of. It came in on Monday but begins officially on the 10th of December. The worrying thing is one of the...
