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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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Cricket World Cup: Time to change up the squad?
The Black Caps are back in action this evening. They face Pakistan at Edgbaston and with a semifinal spot all but assured is this the game to reintroduce some players...
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Current drug funding system 'too slow, too cumbersome'
A scheme that offers free drugs for people facing large medical bills is being seen as papering over the cracks in our drug-funding system. A Nelson man with non-Hodgkin...
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MPs, parties split on euthanasia issue
The End of Life Choice Bill is proving to be a tough choice for some MPs. David Seymour's bill is due for its second reading in Parliament tonight if there is enough...
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New egg traceability scheme has support from industry
Egg producers are getting behind a scheme that allows consumers to trace eggs back to the farm they come from. The Egg Producers Federation has brought in the traceability...
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Marketing expert says ANZ should stay out of Folau debate
An advertising and marketing expert is warning ANZ to "proceed with caution." The bank's publicly raised concerns about Silver Ferns shooter Maria Folau and the...
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Simon Bridges says he does not know of any more resignations coming
The Opposition has beaten the Government to it. Simon Bridges has announced his National caucus reshuffle, after Amy Adams and Alastair Scott announced yesterday...
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Woman with incurable condition worried by euthanasia bill
A woman whose condition would qualify her for euthanasia has grave concerns about the End of Life Choice Bill. Kylee Black is a member of Defend NZ and has an incurable...
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Iran says White House afflicted by 'mental retardation', Trump fights back
Iran warned Tuesday that new U.S. sanctions targeting its supreme leader and other top officials meant "closing the doors of diplomacy" between Tehran and Washington...
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THE RE-WRAP: National Losers
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Why's Everyone Leaving?/Who'd Be Boris?/Leave Maria Out of It/Taking Google to Dinner/Stamping...
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Local councils urged to do more if declaring climate emergencies
Councils will be judged if they declare "climate emergencies" and don't following through with climate action. Dunedin has joined Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and...
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Mike's Minute: National's exodus shows party lacks faith
Oh dear. Guess who doesn't think National is going to win next year's election? National. In one day Amy Adams hangs up her hat, followed by Alistair Scott. Both...
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The long history of the 'new' Freddie Mercury song
The story behind the new Freddie Mercury song has been revealed. Last week, an unreleased track, with accompany music video, for Time Waits For No One, was released...
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Israel Folau accused of misusing online fundraising page
Israel Folau is being accused of misusing an online fundraising page. GoFundMe has cancelled the rugby star's fundraising page after it reached $750,000. He's...
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Bank levy could be used to fund deposit protection scheme
The Finance Minister says the Government is striking the right balance with its deposit protection scheme. It's planning to protect up to $50,000 in any bank account. That...
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Lung cancer advocates feel disease is being ignored by Government
Advocates for lung cancer patients say the country's deadliest cancer is being ignored by health authorities. They're pointing to a stark gap between treatment...
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PM defends Twyford's record ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Jacinda Ardern is tight lipped on the Cabinet reshuffle she'll announce in two days on Thursday. The Prime Minister is reiterating the decisions she's made are...
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Govt plan to reduce emissions 'expensive and ineffective'
Putting up the price of electricity will have flow on effects on reducing emissions in other parts of the economy. The Herald has obtained a copy of the draft Independent...
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ERA imposes living wage on Mitre 10 businesses in NZ first
A first in this country when it comes to the living wage. Mitre 10 workers in Dunedin and Mosgiel will be paid at least the living wage after the Employment Relations...
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Mike's Minute: Israel Folau haters need to leave Maria alone
It didn't take long for the haters to zone in on Maria Folau, wife of the world's most wanted, greedy person, who yesterday had his GoFundMe page shut down. Quick...
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THE RE-WRAP: Stoking the Folau Fire
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Burn Baby Burn/Forestry Won't Fix Everything/What Doesn't Dave Do?/Which Sin to Invest...
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Former Black Cap on how we are faring at the World Cup
New Zealand’s unbeaten charge at the cricket World Cup continued this weekend after defeating the West Indies by five runs in a thriller. They now top the table...
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Pharmacies to run free throat-screening services
A new initiative hopes to stop our GP's from getting bogged down this winter. Green Cross Health are going to be running free sore throat screening services this...
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US man forced to hand over half of lottery winnings to ex-wife
A man who had already been separated from his wife for more than two years when he struck it rich has been ordered to hand over half. Rich Zelasko, from Pontiac...
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Mike Hosking: Israel Folau still has a good case
The Israel Folau plea has caused much angst. Like most things Folau does now, and like most things people like Folau do, they divide. In his case, actions on the...
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Boris Johnson dodges question about incident at home
The leading contender to become Britain's next prime minister was under pressure Sunday to address a visit police officers made to his London apartment after a reported...
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Government invests $2million in 'game-changing' GPS system
New technology which can pinpoint GPS locations to less than a metre is being described as a 'game-changer' for rescue services. The Government's investing $2 million...
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Questions surround CAA after revelations of high staffing turnover
The Civil Aviation Authority is being described as an organisation with many issues by aviation groups and pilots concerned by the organisation's management. In...
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Mike's Minute: Why all the angst over David Hisco?
I am not sure how many bits and pieces I have read now involving the demise of David Hisco and the headline grabbing story of chauffeur driven cars at ANZ. But...
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Club officials: Football referees facing increased abuse and more pressure
A lack of football referees around the country is seeing younger ones being pushed through the grades more quickly than expected, club officials say. However, trying...
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THE RE-WRAP: Folau's Funding
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) People Can Waste Their Money on Whatever They Want/Taxi Drivers Are Not Chauffeurs/Questionable...
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'It's not your time': Why Hosking 'snubbed' the radio awards
It was the biggest night on the radio calendar last night - and one of the industry's biggest stars wasn't there. Of the many awards picked up by Newstalk ZB last...
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Construction helps GDP tick up slightly in first quarter
New Zealand's economy grew in line with expectations in the first quarter, shored up by strong construction activity, but weak services output – which represents...
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Nigel Yalden: What to expect from the Super Rugby playoffs
The playoffs for the 2019 Super Rugby season behind tonight. The first game centres on the “greatest rivalry” in domestic rugby as the Crusaders take on the Highlanders...
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Excited listener wins trip to New York
After several weeks of competition and many, many phone calls, we finally have a winner for our trip to New York. Thanks to Air New Zealand and Bruce Springsteen's...
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Government urged to fund sun protection at schools
A call for more Government funding towards sun protection in schools. A report by Otago University's Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit shows the...
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Racing Reform Bill passes third reading
The Deputy Prime Minister is confident that the racing industry can be salvaged. Winston Peters' Racing Reform Bill passed its third reading last night and will...
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Chris Cahill: Gun buyback scheme is a starting point
The Government's gun buyback scheme is being described by the Police Association as a starting point. Compensation will range from 25 percent of the base price...
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Mike's Minute: Gun buyback not the answer to stopping terror
The biggest advantage the Government had to justify their gun buyback policy was the alleged Christchurch shooter had a licence and had obtained his heinous weapons...
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Two left in UK PM race - Johnson or Hunt to take the leadership
Britain's next prime minister will be a man in his 50s who went to Oxford University — either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, the two finalists selected Thursday in...
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THE RE-WRAP: Buybacks Don't Not Kill People
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Nice Idea Though/Mark the Week/Trumpdate/We Always Pay Too Much/Bring On the Eight Hour...
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Trump says Iran made 'big mistake' by taking down US drone
President Donald Trump declared "Iran made a very big mistake" in shooting down a US surveillance drone near the Persian Gulf but suggested it was a foolish error...
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Former administrator of NASA speaks to Mike Hosking
Space and our exploration of it has fascinated us for years. Dan Goldin was the administrator of NASA between 1992 and 2001 – under the presidency of George Bush,...
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Survey finds Gen-Z employees looking for self-worth in their jobs
Young people entering the workforce are looking for a well-paying job, with meaningful work. A new survey of 16 to 25-year-olds in 12 countries has found they avoid...
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Oranga Tamariki facing calls for Royal Commission
Investigations into how children are taken from their families by the state are multiplying rapidly, but it's not enough for some campaigners. The Chief Ombudsman...
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Mike Hosking: Trump's re-election chances are better than ever
As a piece of television, as an event, it was right up there. Donald Trump is never better than when is in front of his crowd. And what a crowd it was, in a world...
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Hit and Run co-author backtracks on key claim from book
A co-author of the book that sparked the Operation Burnham inquiry, is now backtracking on some of its claims. Jon Stephenson says he's now spoken to Taliban insurgents...
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Four candidates left in fight for UK leadership
The race to become Britain's next prime minister is down to the final four on Wednesday, as Boris Johnson stretched his lead among Conservative lawmakers and upstart...
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Gun buyback details due today - enthusiasts cautious
Hopes more information about the Government's gun buyback scheme will shut down the rumour mill. More details on the scheme are expected today at 10:30, with a...
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Black Caps beat South Africa in dramatic finish
"It's do or die," exclaimed South Africa ahead of their Cricket World Cup showdown with New Zealand. Kane Williamson decided it was time to play executioner. Their...
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National launches website for Aucklanders to rate council
The National Party is launching a new website where Aucklanders can give feedback on their city council's performance - and which they say will help National form...
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Mike's Minute: Numbers don't lie - Economy has turned mediocre under Government
Numbers day today - the big report card on our economy. And never let anyone try and fool you that this stuff doesn't matter, in many respects there is nothing...
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Four suspects to face murder charges over MH17
Four people will be charged with murder and causing the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, five years after the plane was shot down in eastern Ukraine killing...
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THE RE-WRAP: War Ain't Pretty
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Bogged Down In Ancient History/GDP Worries/Key 2.0/Trumpdate/It Is Rocket Science
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Christopher Luxon: 'Politics is something I'm interested in'
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says he will decide on a political future - and a possible career with the National Party - during a summer break. "Politics...
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Black Caps take on struggling South Africa in Cricket World Cup tonight
South Africa and New Zealand have different motives ahead of tonight’s cricket World Cup match at Edgbaston. The Proteas' prognosis is bleak, each of their last...
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The Coh creator says new living space is about community, not bedroom size
The creator of a new living space with 22 car-park sized bedrooms has defended the minimal size. Auckland has new accommodation called The Coh, short for co-home. It's...
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Trump hits out over claims US is hacking Russia power network
President Donald Trump has lashed out at The New York Times, saying it engaged in a "virtual act of treason" for a story that said the U.S. was ramping up its cyber-intrusions...
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Hoteliers gather in Auckland to reflect on ever-changing industry
Hoteliers and other industry insiders will spend the next two days exploring ways to overcome rapid change. The Hotel Industry Conference is on in Auckland, and...
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New Zealand universities move up in world rankings
New Zealand university graduates have been rated highly desirable, despite the University of Auckland sliding down the rankings of the world's best learning institutes...
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Details for gun buyback scheme to be revealed tomorrow
More details of the gun buyback will be released tomorrow. Military style semi-automatic weapons were banned after the Christchurch attacks. Police Minister Stuart...
