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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Latest
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Mike Yardley: Thank God common sense prevailed in Shchetkova case
Isn’t it amazing how your whole world can change in 24 hours? And I’m not talking about the capitulation on taxing capital gains. No, I’m talking about the case...
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Congratulations to Newstalk ZB's 'The Bad Seed' winners!
Congratulations to our four lucky winners who spotted the ZB code word on 'The Bad Seed' this week and won themselves a Panasonic 4K 55” TV! Don't miss the final...
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Former Labour and National Party members react to CGT decision
The Government has categorically rejected a capital gains tax. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement yesterday afternoon, saying there was no mandate...
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Ukrainian restaurateurs celebrate after winning deportation reprieve
A Ukrainian family which owns a popular Auckland restaurant are celebrating this morning after winning a reprieve in their battle against deportation. Associate...
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THE RE-WRAP: U-Turnorama
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Yeah, We're Not Doing That Now/Elton's Identity Crisis/Hosking's Car Crisis/Best Diet...
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Cullen on CGT decision: No point complaining about wealth inequality now
Sir Michael Cullen says there isn't much point complaining about wealth inequality in New Zealand after the Government announced they won't be implementing a Capital...
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Joseph Parker's promoter seeks multi-fight deal
The promoters of New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker have returned from overseas with offers to secure his long-term boxing future. Having lost his WBO title to Anothny...
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Stuart Nash says it's clear the public didn't want a CGT
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash says it's clear that the Capital Gains Tax proposal didn't have the country's support. Yesterday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced...
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Relief for property industry after CGT abandoned
A real estate website says the capital gains tax was always a dead duck. Yesterday the Government categorically rejected the Tax Working Group's recommendation...
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Auckland restaurant owner still facing deportation despite petition
A Ukranian family who own a successful Auckland restaurant is still facing deportation despite an outpouring of public support and thousands-strong petition Nataliya...
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Stuart Nash tight-lipped over Capital Gains Tax announcement
Stuart Nash is remaining tight-lipped over speculation that the Government is set to announce its decision on the Capital Gains Tax today. The timing of the announcement...
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Rugby Australia bungled Israel Folau contract - report
Rugby Australia bungled its contract negotiations with Israel Folau by failing to insert social media restraints, according to a Sydney media report. The Daily...
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THE RE-WRAP: Pulling Back the Welcome Mat
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Making it Hard for Foreigners/How Bernie's Traveling/Online TV Wars Ramp Up/Where Are...
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Wait time for pre-schoolers early intervention now 106 days
Preschoolers with disabilities or development problems are waiting more than 100 days to get extra help - despite the Government's commitment to cut wait times for...
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Notre-Dame fire 'could've been much worse'
Parisians are breathing a sigh of relief to see Notre-Dame Cathedral still standing. The 850-year-old Gothic church has been severely damaged by fire. Windows...
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Butter prices increase overnight
Dairy prices have risen for a tenth consecutive time. Butter prices have increased 3.5 percent at Fonterra's latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight. That...
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Doctors call for more education around medicinal cannabis
A survey suggests there needs to be more education around medicinal cannabis. The country's biggest licensed medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, conducted...
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Government's CGT decision expected today
The Government is expected to release its Capital Gains Tax decision this afternoon. The timing of the announcement has been veiled in secrecy, and Prime Minister...
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Mike Yardley: There's a difference between hate speech and stupidity
There’s plenty of overcooked rhetoric flying about the place about hate speech. The self-styled Bishop of the Destiny Church has inserted himself into the flap...
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Cast of The Bad Seed discuss the new Kiwi drama
TVNZ 1 is trialling something different for their new drama. Their new show, The Bad Seed, is not only adapting two books by Kiwi author Charlotte Grimshaw - they...
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Expert: Akavi's medical skills puts her in better position
A security analyst says it's hard to know whether identifying a snatched Kiwi nurse will put her at risk, because it's not known where she is. Louisa Akavi was...
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Notre Dame Cathedral inferno: Fear for historical artwork
A religious historian says the fire which has gutted the famous Notre Dame Cathedral is devastating. The famous Paris cathedral has been virtually destroyed in...
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Should the accommodation supplement be increased for the elderly?
An investment expert is warning against rushing to raise accommodation supplements for the elderly. Research from the University of Otago shows there is a rising...
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THE RE-WRAP: Poll Talk
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) The Undecided Masses/What You Can and Can't Say/Did You See It?/Speed Cam Cash Cow
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PM: Govt 'consistent' in desire to keep Kiwi nurse's name secret
The Prime Minister says the Government made it clear it did not want a New Zealand nurse captured by ISIS named. Earlier the International Red Cross said it made...
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Spark reveals Rugby World Cup pricing
Spark has revealed what it will cost to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup through its Spark Sport app - plus a cover-its-bets approach that will see 12 games screen...
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How Israel Adesanya became first Kiwi UFC Champion
Israel Adesanya is the UFC's new interim middleweight champion after a violent unanimous decision win over American Kelvin Gastelum in Atlanta. A dominant fifth...
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Supermarkets across the country affected by egg shortage
Increasing demand and tighter restrictions have left many supermarket shelves egg-less. A drop in the number of laying chickens nationwide as a result of new regulations,...
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Streaming war between Netflix and Disney heats up
Consumers are likely to be the beneficiaries of a new streaming war between Netflix and Disney. Shares in Disney have reached a record high after the company announced...
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THE RE-WRAP: Immigration Anger
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Heaving Mess on the Border/Just Fund it Like the Aussies Do/Millennials Are Useless/Eggageddon/Paid...
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Four-day working weeks suggested to retain millennial staff
Four-day working weeks and paid overseas holidays are being suggested as ways to help retain millennial staff. A conference being held today at Waikato University...
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Mike Yardley: Proposed oil and gas exploration is good news
You may have noticed over the weekend that a host of eco-activists have packed a sad over oil and gas exploration drilling down South. Because Otago could well set...
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Tiger Woods wins the 2019 Masters at Augusta
Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again. Tiger Woods rallied to win the Masters for the fifth time today, a comeback that goes well...
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Folau resurfaces, has no regrets over controversial posts
Israel Folau has been seen in public for the first time since making anti-gay comments that have effectively ended his Australian rugby career. Rugby Australia...
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Geoffrey Rush awarded $850k over defamation case
How much money Geoffrey Rush will receive in his defamation case could be dramatically increased or decreased through the appeal process. Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey...
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Mark the Week: Australian vegans are out of control
Every Friday morning, Mike Hosking takes you through the big ticket items of the week and lets you know what he makes of it all. Here's a taste of what he reckons. Daylight...
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Speculation grows over Israel Folau's future
Israel Folau's contract with Rugby Australia is set to be torn apart following anti-gay posts and the news lead to widespread speculation a move to the NRL was on...
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Cancer rates to increase by 50 percent in next 15 years - study
A leading cancer doctor says we need a plan to tackle rising numbers of the disease. A study by Otago University and the Cancer Society predicts the number of those...
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THE RE-WRAP: Ah Trump...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) He's Amazing/Car Love/Mark the Week/The Damage Done/Israel Moon Fail
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Mike's Minute: People love cars, not public transport
COMMENT: More from our theory vs reality file: This time on car ownership. Half a dozen to 10 years ago it was surmised in the United States that the car was dying...
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Mike Hosking: Brexit’s a humiliation for the UK
I don’t know how many Brits are actually stockpiling food, but the fact the Europeans can sit there reading this sort of crap tells you just how badly Brexit has...
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Mike's Minute: NZ needs to learn from Israel's MMP disaster
COMMENT: It's always good to look at others and potentially learn. What I have learned out of the Israeli election is their threshold is too low. They run a system...
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THE RE-WRAP: When MMP Goes Wrong
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What Not to Do/Still No Brexit/See Ya, Laz/What's a Wellbeing Card?/Low Light, Long Distance...
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Netanyahu appears headed toward re-election in Israeli vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared headed toward re-election early Wednesday, as close-to-complete unofficial results showed him pulling ahead of...
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Larry Williams looks back on his 27 year career with Mike Hosking
After an extraordinary 27 years, Newstalk ZB's award-winning Drive host, Larry Williams, is stepping down. Larry Williams took a trip down memory lane on the Mike...
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Mike Hosking: Promises promises - Labour's naive habit
COMMENT: What is it with Labour Parties and promises? Bill Shorten, odds on favourite to become Australia's next Prime Minister in May, announced his electric...
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Census shambles: 700,000 Kiwis didn't complete form
The head of Statistics New Zealand has revealed that one in seven Kiwis did not complete last year's census – the worst turn out in decades. Stats NZ's chief statistician...
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Government warned over proposed digital services tax
The Government is being given a stark warning about a proposed digital services tax. Revenue Minister Stuart Nash says the tax, which would target the likes of...
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Police Minister says there's been no order to cancel Anzac events
The Police Minister says it's important the country remains on high alert for now. A number of ANZAC Day services have been cancelled, as police channel resources...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Cyberhouse Always Wins
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Zuckerberg Holds All the Cards/Getting Out of Bed is the Hardest Part/Surviving Brexit/The...
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Lifeline in sight for Westland businesses and residents
A lifeline is in sight for Westland business owners. The Waiho Bridge, which washed away two weeks ago is due to re-open by Friday. It's cut off the road between...
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End of Life Choice Bill gives 'green light to granny abusers' - human rights lawyer
A human rights lawyer is warning the End of Life Choice Bill could open the doors to elderly abuse. After 16 months, the Select Committee discussing the End of...
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Mike's Minute: Laziness to blame for fruit picker shortage
COMMENT Let me toss a few numbers at you. First number is $23.50 - that's the average pay for an hour to pick kiwifruit. That number alone answers all those who...
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Singer Theia performs live in studio ahead of EP release
Theia is a singer and songwriter from New Zealand. She released her debut EP in 2017. It contained the hit singles ‘Roam’, ‘Champagne Supernova’ and ‘Treat You’. Theia...
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Shortage of training courses hurting farming industry
Federated Farmers want more formal training programmes for farm workers. They say they're in need of experienced workers but there's a real shortage of training...
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PM admits Shane Jones 'should've stayed out' of NZTA case
Jacinda Ardern says Shane Jones was wrong to wade into a case involving NZTA and a Northland trucking company. Shane Jones, Regional Economic Development and Associate...
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Mike Hosking: Numbers don't lie, time for the Govt to wake up over CGT
The numbers are new, but the theme isn't. Business NZ has polled on the capital gains tax, and they've come up with pretty much what we have been saying since the...
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THE RE-WRAP: Where've You Been?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Theia's Been Practising/We Don't Like the CGT/...Or ANY Tax/All the Firings/This Just...
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Hopes Gull's South Island debut will lower petrol prices
A new player in the South Island petrol market could force prices down. Gull, who is credited with helping drive down prices in the North Island, has announced...
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Beef and Lamb targeting 'conscious foodies' with new campaign
An expert wants the world to see how pure New Zealand meat is. A new ethical campaign, 'Taste Pure Nature', is targeting a conscious foodie, specifically in California,...
