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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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Mike Hosking: Trump's MAGA Party plans will come to nothing
You got to give him marks for pace and progress. He only left Washington last Thursday and by Monday we got the first signs of Donald Trump’s next move: the MAGA...
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EU proposes more travel restrictions to stop virus variants
The European Union's executive body proposed Monday that the bloc's 27 nations impose more travel restrictions to counter the worrying spread of new coronavirus...
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Elemeno P prepare for nationwide tour, perform live in studio
One of this country's great rock bands is getting back on the road. Elemeno P had massive albums in the early 2000s, with their debut album going 3 times platinum. And...
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Calls for more crane drivers to help out Auckland Port workers
Frustration over having to jump through hoops to get new crane drivers. The Ports of Auckland is pleading with the Government to let them bring in five crane operators...
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Speculation over Tokyo Olympics continues
Just about everybody, especially the organisers in Japan and Switzerland, want the Tokyo Olympics to open on July 23 — as scheduled. And yet, 2021 is starting on...
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43-year-old Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' road magic have them heading home to the Super Bowl, the first team to play in one on their home field. Brady owns six Super...
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Teachers spending more of their own money to help out students
It's an emotionally gruelling start to the school year for teachers faced with impoverished students. KidsCan reports families hit hard by Covid-19, are struggling...
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UK vaccination drive expands as virus toll nears 100,000
Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen more than 6 million people get the first of two doses — even as the country’s death toll in...
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Mike's Minute: Govt full of hot air over Covid-19 vaccine
It honestly is of ongoing fascination to me just how our government is able to literally make it up as they go along, get caught out, spin the same BS, and not enough...
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Traveller's worries over mingling at isolation hotel
A man who passed through a managed isolation hotel last month was surprised to find just-arrived groups were able to mix with soon-to-depart travellers. The Dubai-based...
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Study reveals key to getting more people scanning Covid Tracer app
Trust - but not toughness - could be key to getting more Kiwis to scan in when visiting their local pubs and cafes, new research suggests. While the latest community...
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THE RE-WRAP: More MIQ Questions
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not Many Answers Though/What Now for Trump/Jumping the Vaccine Queue/Getting the Band...
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Mike Hosking: Rio Tinto's relationship with Govt feels like a hostage negotiation
I think we can all agree that Tiwai going nowhere is a good thing. But that’s not the real story - or at least it shouldn’t be. Tiwai is a lesson in why this country...
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Shane van Gisbergen wins New Zealand Grand Prix from last
Shane van Gisbergen put on an extraordinary exhibition to take out the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix — delivering a show not seen in the Toyota Racing Series since...
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Mike's Minute: Are the tenancy law changes going too far?
February 11th is a big day, with big change coming if you are a landlord. The hype is flying. The biggest reforms in 35 years, claim headlines. Houses to be emptied...
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World's most wanted: Meth cartel kingpin compared to El Chapo arrested
A Chinese-born alleged drug kingpin accused of presiding over a multi-billion dollar narcotics operation has been arrested by Dutch authorities. Canadian national...
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'The gap is closing': What INEOS Team UK's success means for Team NZ
INEOS Team UK skipper Sir Ben Ainslie is irritated his team runs the risk of being disqualified from a race in the Prada Cup final for a rules infraction that isn't...
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Rate of home loan deferrals drops drastically post-lockdown
Another sign that some of the economic pain of 2020 has been dealt to. Data from credit bureau Centrix shows the number of people wanting mortgage holidays is down...
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US records over 25 million Covid-19 cases: will vaccines turn the tide?
It took just over a year for the US to go from one to 25 million coronavirus infections. That's an average of about 67,934 new infections every day. Or an average...
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People urged to change passwords after hackers steal CCTV footage
The discovery online of CCTV footage from New Zealand home and businesses has sparked a reminder for people to change their passwords. Unknown to the user, views...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why Are We Leaking?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Border Still Not Closed Enough/Rent Rules/Tiwai Plays Hardball/Remember the Olympics?/Yes,...
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Hipkins: Could take 48 hours to confirm any alert level change
Encouraging signs as we wait to see how far or wide, our latest Covid-19 case in the community has spread. The 56-year-old woman was released from MIQ on January...
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Epidemiologist: Northland Covid case illustrates how we can do better
New Zealand's latest Covid case in the community could be a lot worse, according to one of our top epidemiologists. A 56-year-old woman, who lives south of Whangārei,...
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Emirates to resume flights to Australia after meeting Covid-19 standards
Less than a week after announcing they would no longer fly into Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Emirates have made a sudden U-turn and announced they will resume...
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Greg Murphy back behind the wheel for 66th annual NZ Grand Prix
It's the 66th annual NZ Grand Prix at Hampton Downs this weekend and they have a star studded lineup. Shane van Gisbergen, Andre Heimgartner, three time winner Kenny...
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Wrapping the Week: Reviewing Joe Biden's inauguration
Every Friday morning, Mike Hosking is joined by Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby to wrap the week in news. LISTEN ABOVE
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American Magic reveal re-launch plans as Prada Cup semis loom
This time next week, American Magic will be lining up in the Prada Cup semi-finals, just short of two weeks following their dramatic capsize on the Waitematā Harbour. 'Patriot'...
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Concerns vaccine rollout won't prioritise aged care sector
There are concerns that the vaccine rollout plan is not good enough for the aged care sector. Currently those in aged care and their nurses are only in the third...
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Jacinda Ardern finding 'practical solution' to The Wiggles MIQ woes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is issuing a stern warning to promoters bringing in overseas performers without going through the proper MIQ steps – such as the case...
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Mark the Week: Media's shocking bias over cannabis vote
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. Joe Biden. 8/10. "A level of normality has...
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Could NZ be the first country to raise interest rates in pandemic era?
There is scepticism from a local economist at a suggestion New Zealand will be the first country in the pandemic era to put interests rates back up. The forecast...
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Lockdown NCEA credits questioned after schools boast best-ever results
Exam results in some Auckland schools have jumped - raising questions over whether bonus credits awarded because of the Covid-19 lockdowns were too generous. Mt...
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Joe Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that the nation's COVID-19 response is under new management and he's demanding progress...
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Mike's Minute: Ardern's housing pledge means nothing
An astonishing opening play from the Prime Minister upon her return from holiday. "I will fix the housing crisis." Are you kidding me? You will do what? No one else...
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THE RE-WRAP: Not Back Yet
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not Back for a While/Housing Policy/More Objective Reporting of Biased Reporting/Mark the...
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Kiwi driver Liam Lawson racing with Red Bull in Formula 2 this year
Liam Lawson is one of New Zealand's most promising drivers. 18-year-old Lawson was racing in Formula 3 last year, and 2021 will see him move up the ranks. He's secured...
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Mike's Minute: Donald Trump leaves behind a tarnished legacy
A major part of being the President of the United States is the image you project, not just to your country, but to the world. Civility counts as much as policy,...
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Johnny Wray's Coffee rallying around American Magic crew
It's not just Team New Zealand and the other America's Cup competitors rallying around American Magic - a local cafe community is also playing their part. The American...
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British PM Boris Johnson welcomes Joe Biden presidency
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed the start of a new U.K.-U.S. chapter on Wednesday under incoming U.S. President Joe Biden, even as his predecessor...
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THE RE-WRAP: Joe's Big Day
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Biden In/Trump Out/So Biased, Didn't Even Do the Story
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Ardern promises to fix New Zealand's 'housing crisis'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is promising to fix New Zealand's housing crisis and has unveiled new details of her Government's state housing plan. The country's...
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What we can expect from a Joe Biden presidency
The official swearing-in ceremony for President Joe Biden have concluded, but more events are planned throughout the day. Biden and first lady Jill Biden departed...
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Former US ambassador to NZ pleased to see end of Trump administration
A former US ambassador to New Zealand hopes the Biden administration is the end of mis-truths. Joe Biden has just taken the oath of office on a sunny but chilly...
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Air NZ's first quarantine-free Cook Islands flight due in Auckland today
The first quarantine-free flight into New Zealand for 10 months is due at Auckland Airport later this morning. Air New Zealand flight NZ0941 is due to land just...
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Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, Joe Biden presidency
U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for...
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Joe Biden presidency expected to improve NZ - US relationship
The New Zealand United States Council's expecting the US to reengage with the world now Biden is President. Joe Biden has just taken the oath of office on a sunny...
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Italian PM works to cement majority after narrow vote
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte worked to solidify his majority in parliament Wednesday after narrowly winning a Senate confidence vote after a junior coalition ally...
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Mike Hosking: Assange getting off would set a dangerous precedent
A lot of us sadly would have missed the Julian Assange decision over the holidays – when he won and lost. The appeal is on, so it’s far from over, but it would...
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Rural sector in desperate need of reliable workers
It appears many Kiwis are not interested in rural work. The agricultural sector continues to struggle to attract workers they need to fill gaps created by ongoing...
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Labor leader accuses Scott Morrison of sucking up to Donald Trump
Anthony Albanese has accused the Prime Minister Scott Morrison of pandering and sucking up to outgoing US President Donald Trump along with “fringe dwellers” and...
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Grant Robertson continues to defend slow rollout of Covid vaccines
The Deputy Prime Minister concedes New Zealand's not at the front of the Covid-19 vaccine queue. With other countries into their second month of vaccine administrations,...
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'An overreaction' - new child food safety guidelines criticised
New child food safety guidelines are receiving little support from the Early Childhood Council. From next week, foods deemed "risky" such as nuts and chips will...
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Joe Biden arrives for inauguration with big plans
President-elect Joe Biden is making a sober entrance to the nation's capital Tuesday, ready to assume power as America reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring...
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Mike's Minute: Media bias exposed in cannabis referendum coverage
Well, it's all been laid a bit bare for large swathes of our local media. They are biased. Extensive work has been done around coverage of the euthanasia and cannabis...
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Media's extreme bias for legalising cannabis exposed
It has been revealed the New Zealand media were more biased towards cannabis becoming legalised. In-depth analysis by an emeritus professor shows twice the amount...
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Donald Trump hours away from leaving the White House
America is a political crossroads, with Donald Trump hours away from leaving the White House for what could be the final time. Joe Biden will officially take over...
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NZ Covid vaccine approval weeks away - Bloomfield
The approval process for the Covid vaccine is on track to be granted in the coming weeks, according to the director general of health. This morning, Dr Ashley Bloomfield...
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THE RE-WRAP: So Biased
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What Not to Think/Forgetting Your Specialist Topic/Chinese Conspiracies/Obsessing About...
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Mike Hosking: Govt can't, and won't, do anything about the housing market
You might have noted over the holiday period one of the flags we raised before Christmas was not to get sucked in by the government who were, once again, playing...
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NZ tennis player criticises Novak Djokovic for his Covid demands
A serve for the world tennis number one, from Kiwi doubles player Marcus Daniell. He believes Novak Djokovic is out of order with his list of demands to organisers...
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