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Mike Hosking Breakfast
6a.m. - 8:30a.m. weekdays
MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
6am–8.30am 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.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best.
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Wrapping the Week: Simon Bridges comes out on top
Every Friday Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby join Mike Hosking to discuss the week's best bits. The big story this week which has captivated the nation is of course...
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Mark the Week: National Party implosion a disgrace
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. Jami-Lee...
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Michael Bublé assures Mike Hosking he's not retiring
One of the more interesting things happened this week, on Monday, we reported all around the world that Michael Bublé had announced his retirement from music. And...
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Details of new $1.8 billion waterfront stadium revealed
Promises a partially-submerged stadium seating 50,000 people on the waterfront won't cost Auckland ratepayers a cent. A consortium of business people are behind...
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THE RE-WRAP: Sorry Teachers
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) But You're Just Not Getting It/Mark the Week/Still Into Cars/Our Best Saussie/Maybe Women...
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Mike's Minute: The facts show anti-car crowd doesn't have a clue
I'm always one who loves a few facts over theory, or ideology. What a fascinating set of numbers we have got with the number of cars registered in this country....
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Trouble brewing for National President after Ross harassment complaints
There could be trouble on the outskirts of the leak saga for National Party President Peter Goodfellow. Goodfellow hasn't confirmed or denied whether he knew about...
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Auckland a set to be sea of red and white ahead of historic Australia vs Tonga clash
Auckland is a sea of red and white, ahead of tomorrow's night's highly anticipated rugby league test between Australia and Tonga. The two teams will come head to...
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Nothing incriminating about Jami-Lee Ross texts - legal expert
A legal expert says there's nothing incriminating in the text messages Jami-Lee Ross released with party secretary Greg Hamilton but there's something for the police...
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NZ expected to be short of 2500 teacher by 2025
Ministry of Education projections show the country will be short of almost 2500 teachers by 2025. That's three times more than the current shortage. Auckland secondary...
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Eric Idle: One of the greatest comedians of our time
Eric Idle will arguably go down as one of the greatest comedians of our time. Alongside the likes of John Cleese, he created the international phenomenon Monty...
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Winston Peters: 'Can't let refugees become second class citizens'
Before New Zealand takes refugees from Nauru, we must ensure we don't create second class citizens, according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters. It comes as Australia's...
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Changes proposed in film production employment laws
Changes have been proposed to employment laws in film production, but not a repeal as was once suggested. The Film Industry Working Group has reported back with...
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Ross vs Bridges saga is 'NZ's version of Trump politics' - Dunne
Former cabinet minister and United Future leader Peter Dunne has described the Jami-Lee Ross saga as New Zealand's version of Trump politics. Dunne says Jami-Lee...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Stink Intensifies
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We'll All Need to Shower After This/Where's the Gas?/An Idle Life
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Mike's Minute: Ross is a 'dishonest, conniving, feral little scumbag'
OPINION: So Simon Bridges won yesterday and won it well. I think the audio recording released by Jami-Lee Ross shows that he is a duplicitous, dishonest, conniving,...
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Audio tape 'more incriminating for Ross than Bridges' - former National MP
A former National MP is confident Simon Bridges will survive any fallout from secretly recorded conversations with Jami-Lee Ross. Ross claims the leader filed a...
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Mike Hosking: It's a simple fact, we currently need fossil fuels
We have another sad reality check for all the ideologues that dream of a day when our world is run by fresh air and daisies, and the ugly fossil fuels are banned...
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National yet to pinpoint donation at centre of Ross saga
National says it is yet to pinpoint the donation at the centre of the Jami-Lee Ross saga. The former Botany MP is expected to go to police today, with what he maintains...
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Mike's Minute: Political theatre at its greatest
This is why they have the saying, "you can't write this stuff." Because, you can't write this stuff. You would buy tickets for a show like this. And whoever...
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World's first electric air taxi service draws scepticism
There is scepticism over a move that would bring the world's first electric air taxi service to our shores. Air New Zealand has signed a cooperative agreement with the New...
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Australia's Labor Party key for Nauru refugees coming to NZ
Australia's Labor Party could come around to the coalition's newfound desire to get asylum seekers off Nauru. The coalition government may take up our offer of...
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'I hope Jami-Lee Ross gets the help he needs' - National MP
Every Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Stuart Nash join the Mike Hosking Breakfast to discuss the week's best political news. This week, the pair discussed the ongoing...
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THE RE-WRAP: How Did You Not See This Coming?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Bombed By Your Own/National's Contradictions/Not That Wentworth/Mocking Ockers/Coal...
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Research shows 75 percent of Kiwis targeted by tech scams
Young New Zealand males are being lured in by scammers, due to overconfidence in their technical abilities. Microsoft research has revealed more than 75 per cent...
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Paula Bennett: Ross may have mishandled $100k
National says the responsibility for any dodgy conduct involving donations would lie solely with Jami-Lee Ross. Ross is expected to go to police today, with what...
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Tom Arnold on whether he uncovers Donald Trump's tapes
Actor and comedian Tom Arnold is making noise through Hollywood and American political circles with a new show called The Hunt for the Trump Tapes. Many believe...
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Jacinda Ardern rules out removing fuel tax
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is once again ruling out removing the fuel tax as petrol prices skyrocket. When asked by Mike Hosking about the Commerce Commission's...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Scandal of Double Editorial Proportions
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Everybody's Toast/Of the PM's Christmas Card List Again/Tom's Tapes
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NZ fruit and wine exports booming after bumper year for primary industries
New Zealand's fruit and wine exports are hauling in the cash. This comes after MPI announced a bumper year for the primary industries, with a 12 percent growth...
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News of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby 'hardly a surprise'
News that Meghan Markle is expecting a baby has come as welcome relief to those in Britain. The Duchess's pregnancy has been announced as the couple begin their...
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Mike's Minute: Bridges' lack of backbone will come back to haunt him
COMMENT: The mistake Simon Bridges made yesterday was not being what so many of us want him to be. A leader. He called for and got an inquiry, the inquiry pinged...
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No doubt over Jami-Lee Ross' fate: 'He is burnt toast'
National MP Jami-Lee Ross appears hell-bent on retribution, as he faces the boot from caucus. The Botany MP and seventh-ranked member of National's line up, has...
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Lynda Stuart: Teachers still want better working conditions
Teachers aren't giving up their fight for better conditions, despite the Government's major recruitment drive. 850 new teachers are being sought, many of whom will...
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THE RE-WRAP: Teacher Pay Won't Go Away
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What Do You Really Want?Money for Anything Green?/How to Fix (or UN-Fix) Petrol Prices/Expanding...
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Expert: Market troubles an overdue course correction
A finance expert doubts recent market volatility is the start of something more sinister. The NZX rose 1.4 percent on Friday, after its biggest single-day drop...
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Silver Ferns end losing streak with win over Australia
LISTEN TO NOELINE TAURUA TALK WITH MIKE HOSKING ABOVE It's the moment Kiwi netball fans have been waiting for. The Silver Ferns finally put an end to their near-historic...
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Mike Hosking: Teacher's pay woes highlights the problems with unions
The unions will hate it. And given their relationship with the government, it will be interesting to watch over the coming months. But you can’t have empty classrooms,...
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Health Ministry criticised for mid-2020 date to legalise medicinal cannabis
LISTEN TO PAUL MANNING TALK WITH MIKE HOSKING ABOVE People in chronic pain and the terminally ill will have to wait until at least mid-2020 to legally obtain medicinal...
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Small recovery today won't save bad month for markets
Investors are picking the NZX sharemarket will rebound a little today but it's been a bad month The NZX rose 1.4 percent on Friday, after its biggest single-day...
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THE RE-WRAP: We Don't Need to be Told
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Save Your Warnings/The Shame Game/The Wilds of Auckland/Quite a Meeting
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Mandatory alcohol warnings aim to increase awareness of dangers
Alcohol bottles will soon feature mandatory warning labels highlighting the risks of drinking during pregnancy. The joint Australia and New Zealand food regulation...
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Doctor's drive to cure eye disease sparked by father's blindness
A University of Auckland bio engineer has received $1 million in funding to follow his dream of curing the disease that left his father blind for 60 years. Dr Ehsan...
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Reassurances Dow Jones drop isn't a sign of impending recession
An investment researcher says a massive sell-off on the Dow Jones is not a sign of an impending recession. The industrial average is struggling to recover from...
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Pressures on business could result in slowdown in economic growth
The latest Infometrics forecast is suggesting the range of pressures currently faced by businesses and households, could easily result in more of a slowdown in economic...
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Claims inappropriate behaviour is 'swept under the rug' in large law firms
There are concerns lawyers at large law firms aren't receiving adequate disciplinary action for bad behaviour because the body which has the power to discipline them,...
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Mike Hosking: Petrol companies aren't ripping us off
COMMENT When the Prime Minister tells us that we are being fleeced by the petrol companies, you are seeing a very deliberate move by a calculating politician. That...
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Watch: Rhys Darby releases new children's book
You can’t argue with the success of Kiwi comedian and actor Rhys Darby, who has been one of the country's most prominent international stars. He grew up in Auckland,...
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Dan Carter: 'I'm incredibly proud of All Blacks comeback'
All Blacks great Dan Carter is now in Japan playing for the Kobo Steelers, and is an ambassador for the 2019 World Cup to be hosted by the country. He is also...
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Mystery surrounds how weasel ended up in ecosanctuary
A rogue weasel at large in a Wellington ecosanctuary has now been caught on camera. Early last week paw prints were discovered at Zealandia followed by a visitor...
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THE RE-WRAP: On the Beat
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It's Hard Out There/Yes to a Stadium Please/Let's Not Do Lunch/Off to Space/Buttons Explained
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Supermarket chains accused of land banking to keep out competitors
The country's two big supermarket chains are being accused of land banking to lock competitors out. Consultants, First Retail Group, says international grocery...
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Teacher stuck on $59,000 says she wants 'equal wages for equal training'
A teacher with 43 years experience is stuck on a salary of $59,621 a year because she doesn't have a degree. Eileen Gilmour completed three years of training at...
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Second Bella Vista investigation aims to 'find out truth' of shoddy homes mess
A second investigation into the Bella Vista Homes mess in Tauranga is getting underway this week. Tauranga City Council is turning its eye on itself, appointing...
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Bridges says he's no longer focusing on who leaked his expenses
National Leader Simon Bridges is no longer worried about who leaked his travel expenses. His travel expenses, which were leaked earlier in the year, showed he...
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Police Minister offers assurance over quality of new recruits
Every Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Stuart Nash join the Mike Hosking Breakfast to discuss the week's best political news. This week, the Police Minister discussed...
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Doubt over report claiming cyber-bullying costs NZ $444m each year
A cyber forensic consultant wonders if the figures in a new report looking at the cost of cyber-bullying are a bit too high. The report, commissioned by Netsafe,...
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Mike Yardley: The arrogance of cyclists is staggering
Well Auckland motorist, Pieter Kruger, has certainly sparked a storm of media attention after taking to task the inherent selfishness of cyclists riding two abreast...
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Protests over gambling advertising on Sydney Opera House
The days of the Sydney Opera House being used for commercial promotions may be over. Racing New South Wales had to cancel plans to project the draw from the multi-million...
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Dallin Watene-Zelezniak talks after surprise Kiwis captain announcement
LISTEN TO DALLIN WATENE-ZELEZNIAK TALK WITH MIKE YARDLEY ABOVE Fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has today become one of the youngest captains in New Zealand rugby...
