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Mike's Minute: A deeper dive into EVs
What we need is an "are we sure we know what we are doing before we rush into this" catalogue or guide. The EV story might turn out to be one of the world's, and...
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Mark the Week: School lunches are a good example of a problem solved
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. July 1st: 7/10 A lot of cool stuff started,...
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Trump gets Fourth of July 'victory lap' as budget bill passes
Republicans are celebrating after US President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill crossed the line. Trump is expected to sign his sweeping domestic policy bill...
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Mike's Minute: Your retirement savings are in your own hands
There was a survey out last week that broadly supported the Government’s moves around KiwiSaver, as in the 3% and 3% going to 4% and 4%. But they wanted the Government...
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Wrapping the Week: Programming advice and pickleball
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. The historic Cardrona Hotel has been put up for sale – is Mike personable enough...
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"It's time to sell": Historic Otago hotel put up for sale
Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is up for sale through private negotiation. The 162-year-old building sits between Wanaka and Queenstown. It's on the market...
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"A different beast": All Blacks prepare for 'tough' season opener against France
The first All Blacks test of 2025 is upon us. Saturday night will see a new team tackle an understrength French side in Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium. There were...
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THE RE-WRAP: Retirement Ideas Anyone?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Anyone at All?/We Can't Afford Insurance Either/Great Work, Nerds/Mark the Week/Pickle...
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Proposed changes return teeth to 'outdated' trespass laws
The Government says it’s letting shop owners take back control. It's proposing legislation to double maximum trespassing fines and allow trespassing people for...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 4 July 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of July, we cap off a week of crime announcements with some new trespass laws. Codie Taylor joins...
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"Supporting so much": Why a Wanaka fashion label is charging $10k for a coat
There’s a clever new marketing ploy from a Wanaka fashion designer. ‘The Precious Collaborative’ are selling $10,000 coats in order to subsidise New Zealand wool...
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"Nothing to do with co-governance": Taupō Mayor responds to criticism of joint management update
Talks about a major update to a 15 year old agreement between Taupō’s council and the region's largest landowners have sparked controversy. The 2009 Joint Management...
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Builders support axing of 'one size fits all' approach to insulation
Support for the Government's move to change rigid insulation standards. It's expected building code insulation requirements will be relaxed by year's end in a bid...
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Mike's Minute: To the media - a bit of balance please
I feel there should be a rule, and the rule is around balance. Part of the media's demise is its unfairness in coverage, the latest example of which is the school...
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Six dead as scorching temperatures settle into Europe
The scorching heatwave sweeping Europe has claimed lives. Six people have died as temperatures top 40C, with three deaths in Italy, two in Spain, and one in France. In...
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"A bit of payback": Property values tick back up after minor falls
New Zealand’s property values are ticking back up again. New data from Cotality has revealed a 0.2% national increase in June, reversing the 0.1% falls that came...
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"A tough business": Jason Aldean talks the country music industry, NZ tour
There won’t be many in the world who would argue that Jason Aldean’s not a country music superstar. He moved up to Nashville at age 21, and after signing and being...
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Clear outcomes sought as Govt adjusts Proceeds of Crime Fund
The Government hopes to further separate itself from its predecessor with new changes to the Proceeds of Crime Fund. The latest round of funding has granted three...
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THE RE-WRAP: Remember School Lunches?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) No. Me Neither/More EV Myths Busted/Trying to Turn ACC Around/Minister of Nothing/Who's...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 3 July 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3rd of July, ACT and NZ First have shut down the proposal for a publicly funded body to cost election...
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ACT, NZ First shut down proposed election policy-costing unit
A nine-year fight to create a publicly funded election policy-costing unit has come to an end. Act and New Zealand First have shot down Finance Minister Nicola...
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"The status quo is unsustainable": Govt looks to align infrastructure goals with key regions
A clear message from the Government: New Zealand can't succeed if Auckland doesn't succeed. The Government's agreed to negotiate with Auckland Council on a 10-year...
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Children's Commissioner welcomes investment into OT staff upskilling
A watchful eye is on the $41 million allocated to upskill staff working in youth care homes. Minister for Children Karen Chhour has announced the boost, which aims...
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Mike's Minute: Why are we only now thinking of new energy ideas?
It's only the start of Wednesday so let's be honest we've only had two days of news, and we already have two stories around power. The first was Transpower saying...
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Millions could lose health coverage under Trump's budget bill
The US President is facing questions over health coverage cuts in his tax and spending bill, which just passed the Senate The casting vote of Vice-President JD...
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Reusing single-use? Kiwi medical device recycler gets the green light
A Kiwi start up has been going gangbusters across the ditch. Medsalv remanufactures single-use medical products, cleaning and disinfecting them so they can be safely...
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Pollies: New crime measures reinstate "missing" weight and consequences
Crime is at the forefront this Politics Wednesday, with multiple new measures and harsher punishments being announced. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike...
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Vibes start to turn in building sector despite falling consent numbers
Consents keep dropping but the energy in the building sector may be beginning to turn. Stats NZ figures show new home consents fell 3.8% in the year to May and...
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THE RE-WRAP: We're More 2nd World Really...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) More Nice Things We Can't Have/The Maorification Conspiracy/We're All Off to the F1!/Blame...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 2 July 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of July, we've got the retail crime crackdown promised at the start of the week. Will it work,...
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Govt aims to send a "clear message" with theft, coward punch announcements
A slew of justice announcements this week. The Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft and new fines for shoplifting – including a proposed infringement...
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"Not just a sweet": Disbelief at the discontinuation of Jaffas
The end of an era for one of our most iconic sweets. Levin confectioner RJ's has discontinued production of Jaffas, due to poor sales. The orange-coated balls...
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"Touch wood": Ferry Holdings confident it can deliver Cook Strait project by 2029
The company overseeing the new infrastructure and ferries for Cook Strait is confident it can deliver by 2029. Winston Peters has announced agreements to build...
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Harsher retail crime penalties a "terrific start" but will need further strengthening - Briscoes boss
The shakeup to shoplifting laws continues to be seen as a good first step among retailers, but the boss of Briscoes and Rebel Sport believes the devil will be in...
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"Extreme heat": Alerts in place as Europe roasts
Records have been set in Spain and Portugal as extreme heat continues to roast Europe. Temperatures at or above 38C are expected through the week, rolling eastward...
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Mike's Minute: Why do we get exercised about helicopters?
Helicopters are such an Auckland issue. I love helicopters. I have flown in a lot of helicopters. Our place is on a flight path north. People who go to the Bay...
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"A bit crazy": Ryan Fox breaks down his 'dream' golfing success
It’s been a dream couple of months for Ryan Fox. In May, the Kiwi golfer won the Myrtle Beach Classic, claiming his first PGA Tour win. From there he made the...
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"Full visibility": New smart panels aim to give Kiwis full control of their power use
A new start up that could drastically reduce your power bill will soon be available in homes. Designed to replace the current switchboards, Basis Smart Panels aim...
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THE RE-WRAP: They're In Charge of Us
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Everything's Absolutely Fine/Helicopters Are Really Loud/Wine Box Inquiry
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 1 July 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 1st of July, we've got a new police college opening in Auckland today – is it a case of build it and...
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"Impeccable timing": Enthusiasm as Invest New Zealand gets up and running
Action to attract crucial international investment. Invest New Zealand is up and running, a government organisation that'll work with global investors to create...
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"You've got to balance the books": Seymour backs partial-privatisation of Interislander ferries
The Deputy Prime Minister believes the Government would be better off with the part-privatisation of Interislander ferries. A Treasury paper presented to Cabinet...
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Trust calls for greater education around the damage of coward punches
A charitable trust is commending tougher sentences for people throwing coward punches. The Government's new specific offence for striking a distracted victim could...
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Company liquidations on the rise as the IRD 'tidies up' historic debt
Positive signs when it comes to consumer arrears, but some businesses are still doing it tough. The latest Centrix data for June shows the number of people behind...
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New police training centre 'creates opportunities' for new recruits
There’s a belief Auckland's new Police training centre will make recruitment more accessible. The new space on the Massey University campus includes multiple classrooms,...
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Mike's Minute: How to solve our long-term tax problem
In a world of pressing problems one of the bigger, longer term ones is due a good looking at because if we don’t, when we get there we will want to shoot ourselves. IRD...
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Luxon on tackling first responder assault, retail crime and the upcoming IKEA store
The Prime Minister is introducing new laws focused on protecting first responders and prison officers. Luxon told Mike Hosking that no ambulance driver, firefighter...
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THE RE-WRAP: Unprecedented Warriors Performance
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) You've Never Heard a Take Like This/Bloody Maorification/We Need To Stop Getting Old/More...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of June, we've got some good retail crime changes coming to a store near you and the Government's...
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Have landlords made the Healthy Homes deadline?
The deadline for rental properties to meet the Healthy Homes deadline is less than 24 hours away, and some properties are still not up to scratch. Betta Group CEO...
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Stricter laws against assault of first responders to be implemented
Paramedics are giving the Government a thumbs up, as it moves to crack down on assaults towards first responders and prison officers. It's proposing higher penalties,...
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Retailers celebrate stricter laws around retail crime
There's excitement over expected changes to the way authorities deal with retail crime. Newstalk ZB understands Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith will be confirming...
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'Volumes are a key indicator' Housing price drops are not indicative of the market
The One Roof Velocity house value index has revealed a drop in property value across the country. Major cities like Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton have all experienced...
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Mike's Minute: NZ is better than we think
A friend of ours opened a new business last week. It was a soft opening and will be full steam ahead by the school holidays. So far he is going gangbusters. There's...
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Mark the Week: Pension was the bum note 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. Trump: 7/10 All in all, 5% defence spending...
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Mike's Minute: Why are we concerned about the age of workers?
We've got more ageism, this time in education. Unions are "concerned" as more teachers work past retirement age. This in part is the trouble with unions. 1) They...
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Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson's latest injury
The week has come to an end and so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are joining Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week once more. Tim is injured again, winding up on ACC after...
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"You've got to do the job properly": Goldsmith rejects idea of 'rushing' Ngāpuhi settlement
The Treaty Negotiations Minister admits people are losing patience on a Ngāpuhi settlement, but says they want it to last. New Zealand First is launching a Bill,...
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"Yelling at the sky": Stanford refutes claims she's entrenching co-governance in schools
The Education Minister is hitting back against claims she’s trying to entrench co-governance into education. Hobson’s Pledge is claiming that the Education and...
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THE RE-WRAP: How Do I Get Some of That Sweet Cash?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We're All Entitled, Apparently/Never Too Old to Teach/Mark the Week/We're So Balanced/Life...
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‘I have no idea’: Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying
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