Mike Hosking Breakfast
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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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"Too onerous": Govt slashes emission charges, launches review of Clean Car Standard
Changes to the Clean Car Standard has been partly caused by supply problems out of Japan. The Government is slashing charges on importers who don't meet carbon targets...
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Govt seeks "a bit more certainty" around contractors in wake of Uber ruling
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister says there's currently too much grey area about what defines a contractor, following the Supreme Court's Uber ruling. Four...
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THE RE-WRAP: Beef's Back, Baby!
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Trump Wusses Out/Turns Out, Climate Policy Is Quite Complicated/Polls Are Still Stupid/Worrying...
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Mike's Minute: Tariff backdown is a big win for NZ Inc.
Big win for NZ Inc. and a lesson for everyone who doesn’t understand tariffs. Donald Trump has cut tariffs on beef and the beneficiaries are largely New Zealand,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of November, Trump has pulled back on some of his tariffs which is a $2 billion boon for NZ Inc....
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ComBox: All Blacks, Tennis and Kate Hawkesby joins the show
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The All Blacks lost to England at Twickenham -...
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All Blacks' massive loss to England ends hopes of undefeated Grand Slam tour
The All Blacks lost to England 33-19 - a defeat that ends their hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam tour. The game at Twickenham saw the All Blacks start the match...
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Prime Minister stands firm against Labour's Capital Gains Tax
Chris Luxon is standing firm on his opposition to a capital gains tax. A New Zealand Herald-Kantar Poll shows New Zealanders are evenly split on Labour's proposal...
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Government to raise fines to $5million for breaching Fair Trading Act
The Government is planning to increase fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act - from 600-thousand dollars to five-million. It is announcing a swathe of changes...
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Trade Minister discusses rollback of US tariffs on NZ products
The Trade Minister's cautiously welcoming a rollback of US tariffs on food imports including New Zealand beef, offal and kiwifruit. US President Donald Trump's signed...
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GP's look to form breakaway health organisation as fears of a duopoly grow
There are growing concerns around a possible duopoly forming in our primary health sector. General practice owners are calling out what they see as bloated bureaucracy,...
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Mike's Minute: Labour talks tough, but it rings hollow
It’s a slightly odd message from Labour over the Māori Party as they try and work out how to deal with them. The truth is they will need them to form a government...
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Mark the Week: Winston has started stirring
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. NZ Inc: 7/10 A pretty good week. This...
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Mike's Minute: It's been an excellent economic week
Once again we find ourselves in the midst of an excellent economic week. It's excellent, if you wish to see it that way. 100% of hotels will be full this coming...
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Student engineers chase NZ human-powered land speed record
Kiwi ingenuity at its finest coming out of the University of Canterbury. A group of engineering students believe they’ve set a New Zealand human-powered land speed...
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Wrapping the Week: Kate's creatine expertise
Friday has come once again, which means its time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. Today's chat had a bit of a health...
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"Hell of a fortress": All Blacks prepare for tough tussle at Twickenham
The All Blacks are adamant they have the juice left as they prepare for England and the cauldron that is Twickenham on Sunday morning. The last two weeks they've...
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THE RE-WRAP: Not the Worst Week
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Now We're Getting Somewhere/Mark the Week/It's Good to Sing and Cry/Recommended Sauna Viewing/What's...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of November, the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament,...
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Govt has a "solid plan" to attract even more tourists as numbers continue to grow
Our tourism levels are continuing to rise, reaching 88% of pre-Covid numbers. Australian visitors continue to dominate the market, with 1.48 million arrivals in...
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"I'm ambitious for our kids": New Education Secretary eager to lift achievement outcomes
The new Secretary of Education believes it’s not all doom and gloom in our education system. Ellen MacGregor-Reid has been given the green light for the next four...
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US govt shutdown comes to an end - what was the cost?
The US Government is business as usual after the longest shutdown in US history – but only till January. US President Donald Trump's signed a bill to end the shutdown...
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Finance Minister urged to take decisive action on banking sector
The Finance Minister's being urged to take urgent and decisive action on our banking sector. Ministers have accepted most of the recommendations of a select committee...
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Seymour blames extreme opposition to Regulatory Standards Bill on 'hijacking' of public submission system
The Regulation Minister says a small number of groups have hijacked the public submission process. ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading at...
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Mike's Minute: Why the increased cost of labour will hurt our economy
In America at the moment there is a lot of talk about the “K” shaped economy. Car dealers see it. If you have a good, safe job, good income and you're in the markets...
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"Just didn't work": John Grisham on changing the 'risky' ending of 'The Widow'
John Grisham is back, but with a bit of a twist. His legal thrillers made him a bestselling author but his latest novel is a bit of a departure, a whodunnit murder...
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THE RE-WRAP: We Are a Bunch of Know-Nothing Bozos
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) That's Why Jobs Are Too Hard/Maybe Just Do Water at All/Bad Time To Blow Things Up/Stop...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of November, Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche speaks on McSkimming, Coster, and what’s...
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New festival launching to celebrate NZ's most iconic wine
A new festival is launching for the wine industry. Titled ‘Sauvignon 2027’, it will celebrate the innovation and diversity of New Zealand’s most iconic wine. It'll...
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"Only a start": Million dollar compensation deal a short-term relief for Auckland oyster farmers
A million dollar compensation deal with Watercare is only short-term relief for Auckland oyster farmers, who've lost income from a massive sewage spill in the Mahurangi...
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"Putting patients first": 12-month scripts to be available from next year
More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments. From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions. Patients...
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Port of Auckland invites critics to visit to 'understand' fee hikes
Port of Auckland's pushing back against criticism of its move to raise fees. The port's increasing peak time fees from $130 per container to $180 next year, and...
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McSkimming scandal could cost Andrew Coster Social Investment Agency job
The Public Service Commissioner is saying little on the details of Andrew Coster's ongoing employment after his involvement in the Jevon McSkimming scandal. A...
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Mike's Minute: Gun law debate ends in a whimper, not a bang
It seemed like a thing, until it wasn’t. Guns are like fluoride and the MSM – they get people angsty. Out of the Christchurch mosque attack came the idea that...
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Democrats divided as 8 flip on govt shutdown deal
Division within Democrats as US Senators approve the final version of a Bill that could end the weeks-long Government shutdown. The deal from a group of Democrats...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of November, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers responds to the damning IPCA report into the...
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"Robbing Peter to pay Paul": Concerns raised over Port of Auckland fee hikes
Transporting New Zealand warns increases in Auckland port fees will be passed on to consumers. Fees per container at peak times will increase from $130 to $180...
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THE RE-WRAP: Dirty Deeds
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And the Cover-Up/The Trouble with Guns/That Idealism vs Reality Thing Again/It Is Rocket...
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"Massive move in the right direction": Govt applauded for implementation of roadside drug testing
The implementation of roadside drug testing is being hailed as a huge step in the right direction. From December, Police across Wellington can do random roadside...
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Pollies: Police Minister denounces 'atrocious behaviour' revealed in McSkimming report
A damning report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming reveals interference and cover-ups during the "Commissioner-appointment" process. The...
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No room at the inn: Concert and conference set to fill Auckland's hotels to the brim
Auckland businesses are gearing up for a busy Wednesday next week - as hotel occupancy reaches 100%. Forty thousand are expected from Metallica fans alone, with...
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Firearms owners disappointed by 're-tweak' of the Arms Act
There’s a belief New Zealanders are no safer than they were before changes to the gun laws. A rewrite of the Arms Act simplifies rules for licensed owners for storage,...
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"Absolute disgrace": Police Commissioner condemns handling of McSkimming complaints
The Police Commissioner says he only became aware of an investigation into Jevon McSkimming two days before taking up the top job. The former Deputy Police Commissioner...
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Mike's Minute: The BBC scandal shakes the roots of journalism
I'm trying to work out what the ratio would be. How much squeaky clean, beyond doubt, rock solid truth would the BBC need to deliver to offset the one gargantuan...
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BBC struggles with bias accusations as Trump threatens to sue
The BBC's chairman has denied claims the BBC is trying to bury accusations of bias as Donald Trump threatens to sue the company. A leaked BBC memo suggests the...
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"Hasn't really sunk in still": Dimitrius Koloamatangi talks starring role in iconic Predator franchise
A Kiwi is at the helm of the latest movie in an iconic franchise. The first Predator film was released in 1987, and four films —and two Alien vs Predator films—...
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THE RE-WRAP: How to Waka Jump
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It's a Little Complicated/Selling What's Left of Our Stuff/The BBC DG/Is Sydney Sweeny...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of November, the mess with Te Pāti Māori has resulted in the expulsion of two of its MPs and a communication...
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'Fantastic' race expected as Cup Day kicks off at Addington Raceway
Everything is looking up for one of the biggest days on Christchurch's social calendar. New Zealand's Cup Day is kicking off, with around 13 thousand punters expected...
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Further "room for progress" in lowering compliance costs for small businesses - Business NZ
Business NZ believes further action is still needed to address compliance costs for small businesses. It says the Government's making good on its promise to cut...
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"It's been very hush hush": Govt set to announce changes to gun laws
Firearm owners are waiting to see what changes to the gun laws are on the way. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is expected to announce her rewriting of...
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"Accounting noise": ANZ CEO defends record high annual profits
The boss of our largest bank says its latest rise in profit doesn't tell the full story. ANZ New Zealand's annual profit has reached a new record high of $2.53...
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"They're not talking to each other": Communication breakdown to blame for TPM tensions
The Iwi Chairs Forum says a breakdown in communication is to blame for tensions boiling over within Te Pāti Māori. MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris have...
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Are townhouses fit for purpose? Overheating issues sparks concerns
There are concerns housing developers are paying little attention to design and/or comfort. Christchurch building company, KR Construction, and the Green Building...
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Mike's Minute: Bank margins are going up despite major profits
The battle of the bank BS is back. BNZ, who announced their profit last week, talked of the strong competition out there. But I note their margin went up, up, 6...
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THE RE-WRAP: Way To Go, Banks
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Don't They Want the Economy to Improve?/Don't We Want to Save the Planet?/BBC's Revolving...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 10th of November, the Government has announced a new plan to combat meth that involves Police, Customs,...
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ComBox: All Blacks, Auckland FC and the Brazilian GP
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The All Blacks fended off an impressive comeback...
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Mike's Minute: ACC and the work from home legal case
The ACC vs union work from home legal case is a good one and it became even better after the Westpac dispute in Australia last week. There are two bits to these...
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Mark the Week: A good week for NZ Inc.
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. NZ Inc.: 7/10 A good week. Building consents,...
