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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's Minute: Don't waste money on politicians
The real question is not whether the $1800 bucks for the Labour business conference is a rort or not. Even if it isn't, would you honestly want to pay that to listen...
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THE RE-WRAP: Dirty Money. Dirty Politics
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Unfortunately, It's Just Business/Better Tell Toyota/The Gab Fest is Back/So Much Hand-Wringing/Ssshhh...
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DoC warns Great Walkers to be prepared, do research
A warning for people intending to book a New Zealand Great Walk today: consider your abilities first. There's concern with off-peak season prices nearly $100 less...
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Former league player: Concussion retirements show a need to educate
The NRL yesterday gained some new fans for their tough policing of the game and high shots this season. 29-year-old Australian captain Boyd Cordner announced his...
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Virologist: Johnson making the right call in extending UK lockdown
A virology expert says Boris Johnson is making the right call in extending England's lockdown restrictions. The British Prime Minister has delayed the easing of...
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Concerns raised over NZ's continued exportation of shark fins
Concerns have been raised over New Zealand's continued export of shark fins. Figures from Seafood NZ show we exported nine tonnes of fins to Singapore last year,...
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Dawn Raids victim shares reaction to apology announcement
An official apology for dawn raids that racially targeted Pasifika families and have been described as "state-sanctioned terrorism" is being welcomed by those impacted...
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Mike Hosking: Auckland's public transport plans an astonishing bill for not a lot
It was labelled a shock, but is it really? The City Rail Link in Auckland ,the gargantuan mess that is ruining businesses, behind time and over budget, will in...
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Victoria warned Covid threat 'not over yet'
The sources of some mystery Covid-19 cases in Victoria are still being investigated, as the state recorded one new local case and authorities warned the threat was...
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Overgrown berms gives real estate agent borderline mental breakdown
An Auckland real estate agent has had enough of unruly berms. Northcote's Rick Mozessohn is offering extra pocket money to local kids to maintain the grass on his...
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People need to ask questions about their antibiotic prescriptions
Challenges when it comes to reducing the amount of antibiotics dished out. An Auckland University-led study has found a drop-off in prescriptions during last year's...
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Standards for rental properties are unrealistic, says property investor
Most rental properties aren't meeting the Government's Healthy Homes standards. Data from Betta Property Compliance shows only about a quarter of homes are passing...
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G7 leaders meeting like a family wedding - few sideswipes but largely harmonious
Plenty of agreement from world leaders, at the latest G7 Summit. Joe Biden and Boris Johnson have met with the leaders of other powerful countries in Cornwall, on...
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Gary Hermansson: People like working from home, but loneliness unsurprising
The generation dubbed "the Zoomers" would prefer to see their workmates in the office -- than on a Zoom call. New research by Mainstreet Insights shows seven out...
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Vague commitment to phase out coal power made at G7 summit
Joe Biden is talking up the achievements, of the latest G7 Summit. The US President has met with leaders of other powerful countries at the meeting in Cornwall. The...
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Mike's Minute: Feebate scheme a dangerous waste
First thing first, the feebate is a new tax. It's a new tax from a government that said there would be no new taxes. The same government that said there would be...
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THE RE-WRAP: Let's Give Hosk Something to Talk About
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Wind Him Up. Let Him Go/Oh, and About that Rail Loop/Oh, and About that Vaccine Rollout
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People will have the choice between rebates for electric cars or used imports
The Government's being accused of disguising tax as a fee. New rebates for new electric cars and used imports will be introduced next month. People can get a discount...
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Mike's Minute: Newstalk ZB continues its golden run
Congratulations, you are listening, as it turns out, to the Station of the Year. You most likely already thought that, but now it's official. As of last night's...
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Man completes 1,500,231 push ups in a year, sets Guinness world record
Nate Carroll is currently working with the Guinness Book of Records to get his year long record verified - 1,500,231 push ups in a year, and counting, seeing as...
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Why companies decide to pay hackers ransoms
Ransomware is a growing problem, and companies aren't making it any better by paying hackers the ransoms they're demanding. The meat supplier JBS USA paid an $11...
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Mark the Week: Tangible evidence that the world has lost the plot
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. Job Ads: 8/10 "Yet more data this week...
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Simeon Brown: Govt spending more time on cups of tea with gangs
Marama Davidson is doubling down when it comes to visiting gangs. At a justice select committee yesterday Davidson was asked about her meetings with the mongrel...
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Principal: Teacher support has not kept up with children's needs
Claims have emerged that our primary school staffing model is broken. An independent review by former education minister Steve Maharey recommends smaller classes,...
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THE RE-WRAP: We Should Win Every Year
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Don't Get Me Started/Mark the Week/Missing Out on Morning Tea/Hamilton Stands Up By Not...
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'Really crucial' few days for Biden at G7 summit
Joe Biden is trying to reassert America's role in international relations during his first trip out of the United States since taking office. The US President has...
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Mike Hosking: The facts don't lie - Government has got it wrong on housing
The evidence is mounting, if not now irrefutable, that what the government and the Reserve Bank have done in concert with each other is not having the desired effect...
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Ryan Tedder: OneRepublic frontman talks new single, album
Ryan Tedder is one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the music business. He, of course, is the frontman of OneRepublic, which formed in 2002 and has global...
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Mike's Minute: Climate report nothing but ideology
The way the Prime Minister told it. It is such a shame, in fact it's startling, that we haven't embraced this climate change business sooner. And by not embracing...
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Author: More to a successful children's book than being famous
Meghan Markle has written a children's book, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to sell out any time soon. It started as a father's day poem after Archie was born,...
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James Shaw: Smaller herd sizes doesn't mean smaller profits
Changing up farming practices could pay dividends in the long run. The Climate Change Commission expects low-methane sheep, and fewer cows to help the country cut...
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Working holiday visas extended, spaces in MIQ for vets, dairy
The Government has moved to try to address worker shortages by further extending the stays of those on working holiday and seasonal work visas, and opening more...
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Dairy NZ CEO: Reducing herd numbers will be 'hard to achieve'
Farmers say it will be a challenge to meet climate targets. The Climate Change Commission’s final advice to the Government talks about the emissions reductions farming...
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22yo Kiwi pitcher signs for the New York Mets
A pioneering New Zealand sporting moment could be in the offing if Elliot Johnstone has his way. After impressing scouts during the Australian Baseball League season...
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THE RE-WRAP: Reports Don't Change Anything
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And Some Things Never Change/Death To Streets Alive/Hosk On House Prices/The VW Saga...
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Restaurants Assn: People, not pay the major issue
The hospitality sector has come to the point where they have decided they need to take collective action or have their business destroyed, this time by the government. 92%...
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Mike Hosking: Ollie Robinson sacking shows the crazies are winning
I got around to reading the Ollie Robinson tweets yesterday. They’re silly; they’re the sort of dumb musings of a bored show-offy sort of teenager. Having not followed...
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Pollies: Operation Trojan Shield, Nash Forestry Donations and National Candidate Selection
New Zealand Police say they have dealt a "huge blow" to organised crime after a major trans-national sting resulted in 35 arrests and $3.7 million in assets seized. Police...
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Greg Murphy: Bathurst about 'enjoying the ride'
Greg Murphy is refusing to entertain any thoughts of winning Bathurst for the fifth time. The four times champion will drive an Erebus Motorsport wildcard entry...
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US recovers most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack
The Justice Department has recovered most of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment made to hackers after a cyberattack that caused the operator of the nation's largest...
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Mike's Minute: Will the climate report be anything other than hot air?
Climate change report is out today. It's another of these big picture dreams that may, or may not; ever really see the light of day. I tend to favour the latter. The...
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Nurses advocate: Seniors leaving means undertrained juniors
Issues in the nursing profession are thought to be feeding on each other. About 30-thousand Nursing Organisation members around the country will be on strike for...
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THE RE-WRAP: Right Idea - Wrong Negotiation Strategy
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Just Find the Money/That's Climate Change Solved/Teenagers Are Idiots/Ben's Big Question/Annastacia's...
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Retirement Commissioner: 'Systemic' issue in legislation
There are calls for an urgent review of retirement village legislation. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has released a report recommending an in depth assessment...
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Survey suggests people think there is too much free speech
For some countries, too much free speech is considered a bad thing. A Danish think tank has conducted a 50,000 person, 33 country survey into the idea of free speech. It...
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Judith Collins: National will introduce extra checks in recruitment
National is promising to improve its candidate selection process following the Jake Bezzant scandal. Bezzant, who unsuccessfully stood in the Upper Harbour seat...
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How the FBI forced criminals into using monitored app
An international security expert has explained why criminals fell for an app which was central to the world's largest organised crime takedown. The global police...
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Mike Hosking: Common sense is out the door, dollar signs are in the eyes
As mentioned Friday, I have been following the AMC saga. It’s not just AMC, it’s all sorts of stocks and they’re being driven by greed and stupidity, not necessarily...
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Sport NZ: Focus on community, not international sport with transgender draft
A stoush has emerged between elite athletes and the governing body for sport in this country over transgender athletes competing against other women. Sport NZ put...
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Study shows vegan diets for infants can be dangerous
There is a warning for parents around the world; vegan diets for infants are dangerous. A new study by the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health in the...
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THE RE-WRAP: Biking Over the Harbour
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Why It'll Never Happen/Is Going Green Actually Worse for the Planet?/Mike's Market Advice
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Mike's Minute: Obsession with cycleways out of control
I would like to thank Kirsty Wild for her lovely offer to donate $1000 to charity on my behalf. She is a cycling fan and a so-called expert, whatever that means...
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Wellbeing Index suggests we aren't doing enough for employees
Apparently, we aren't doing enough for employee wellbeing in this country. In a New Zealand first Skills Consulting Group Work Wellbeing Index, 1500 workers were...
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Global computer chip shortage could last until 2023
More industries are set to feel the effects of the global computer chip shortage. The world's third largest electronics contract manufacturer, Flex, says the shortage...
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France fines Google for abusing 'dominant' ads position
Google is being fined 220 million euros by France's antitrust watchdog for abusing its 'dominant' position in online advertising. The search engine giant is also...
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Westpac introduces paid leave for employees getting Covid vaccine
Westpac is introducing paid special leave for employees to attend Covid-19 vaccination appointments. Workers will be able to apply for a half day for each of their...
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Wrapping the Week: Second languages, dodginess online and Naomi Osaka
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson join Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. A bill that would have required all primary and intermediate schools to offer second language...
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Mark the Week: What is it with this government and gangs?
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. The Cyclist Protest: 1/10 "Self-important...
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Fmr National advisor: Party knew of Bezzant CV allegations
It's been alleged the National party leadership wanted Jake Bezzant gone during last year’s election. Concerns were raised about embellishments on his CV, but President...
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$1.4b-plus project changed in Govt infrastructure pivot
A major multibillion-dollar Auckland roading project has been "rebalanced" to slash projected carbon emissions and divert funds into active transport. South Auckland's...
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