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"Important story to tell": Ian Foster on the writing of 'Leading Under Pressure'
Ian Foster was one of the more polarising All Blacks coaches in recent memory. He took the helm after the superb record of Sir Steve Hansen, and during his time...
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THE RE-WRAP: Seriously. Things Aren't as Good as You Think
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of June, we have good news around the number of families moved out of emergency housing and where...
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"Very complicated relationship": Growing number of Kiwis perceive China as a threat
A growing number of New Zealanders perceive China as a threat. A new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation surveyed 2,300 locals between November and December,...
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"I achieved those goals": Nico Porteous walks away from competitive free skiing
Nico Porteous is walking away from competitive free skiing, retiring at age 23. The Kiwi Olympian has admitted his 2022 Olympic gold and 2018 bronze in the freeski...
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Netanyahu aims to "change the face of the Middle East" with Iran conflict, expert says
Israel’s operation against Iran is expected to "take weeks, not days", as tension escalates between the countries. 224 Iranians and 24 Israelis have been killed...
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NZ unlikely to go prescription route amid crackdown on vaping
The Government's confident it's getting on top of youth vaping, with more rules coming in today. New rules come in today including stricter advertising restrictions...
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"Really proud of our record": Govt shrinks emergency housing numbers
The Government's work to tackle emergency housing appears to be paying off. Only about 500 families remain in emergency housing after one year of the Government's...
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Mike's Minute: Manufacturing is our big economic red flag
As much as we tried to celebrate last week's excellent economic numbers regarding the food and fibre, the bullishness of Fieldays, the boost in elective surgery...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Economy Goes Up and Down
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New visa will allow Chinese passport holders entry to NZ from Australia
The Government makes another step forward in upping Chinese visitor numbers, with a tweak to visa settings and processes. From November, the Government will trial...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of June, the police are starting the ball rolling on putting bodycams on our frontline police. The...
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Israeli Journalist says the conflict with Iran will be "unbearable if it goes on for months"
The death toll continues to grow as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Israel's initial attack on Friday has triggered a response from Iran as the two...
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Police Minister says bodycams are essential to eliminate misconceptions in the field
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says told Mike Hosking that police bodycams would help clear up misconceptions in the field. He says he was talking to a young constable...
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US police find 'hitlist' inside car of assassination suspect
US police have found a 'hit list' of names after they confronted the man who shot and killed Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband in the state of Minnesota. US...
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"An act of Economic self-harm." Westpac Group Chief Economist discusses Trump's tariffs
An increasing number of regional conflicts - as well as Donald Trump's tariffs, are threatening the global economy. Westpac Group Chief Economist Luci Ellis told...
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Luxon talks China and healthcare changes this morning with Mike Hosking
The Prime Minister has laid out his goals ahead of his visit to China. Chris Luxon is about to leave for Shanghai with a business delegation, before making his way...
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Mike's Minute: It's revealed Adrian Orr left with little dignity
It's hardly a surprise, is it? Adrian looks at what Nicola is offering to run the place, packs a sad, and is off. It’s a pathetic end to a tumultuous period in...
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Mark the Week: The Warriors can't stop winning
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. Ryan Fox: 9/10 Living the dream by winning....
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Mike's Minute: The Census work numbers give me hope
The Census, and some of those numbers released this week, really are a treasure trove of not just fact and stats but, I would have thought, hope. That astonishing...
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Questions surround fatal Air India crash
India's set to lead an investigation into a plane crash in Ahmedabad, which has killed at least 290. The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed onto a doctor's...
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"Exponential": NZ Fashion Week's future secured with new partnership
Some good news for the New Zealand fashion industry. The once troubled NZ Fashion Week has secured a three-year partnership deal with Giltrap, ensuring its future...
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Wrapping the Week: On-air marriage counselling
This week there was a bit of on-air marriage counselling as Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike to Wrap the Week that was. Kate’s been a bit sick this week,...
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THE RE-WRAP: Data Drill-Down
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"Top class drivers": High quality competition face off in Le Mans
New Zealand motor racing driver Brendon Hartley is stunned by the quality of competition heading into this weekend's Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. The prestigious...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of June, do we need to be concerned about the US reviewing AUKUS? It’s a big weekend for sports...
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Govt personnel spending rises despite cutting workers
The number of public servants working within Government is down slightly on this time last year. But new Public Service data shows measured against last quarter,...
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Wide variety of tactics being brought to bear as Crusaders, Blues square up
The Crusaders’ 27-year perfect home playoff record is on the line again as they size up the Blues for a place in the Super Rugby Pacific final. It’s week two of...
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Corrections is in a "really good place" to deal with spiking prison population
Corrections is prepared for a projected spike in our prison numbers. The Ministry of Justice projects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035 to more than...
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US unlikely to walk away from AUKUS, despite starting review
A former defence minister doesn't believe the US will walk away from the AUKUS security pact altogether. The Pentagon's started a review of the agreement between...
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Mike's Minute: Labour has completely turned farmers off
As part of Fieldays, Federated Farmers have done the most interesting survey. It is a snapshot, like them all. But the numbers for one lot are so stark, alarm bells...
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"Such a joyful thing": Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming NZ tour
Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them. And he’s bringing both to Kiwi audiences early...
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"Remarkable": Thousands of Kiwis make the move down south
Christchurch is acting as a magnet for thousands of Kiwis making the move down South. The latest Stats NZ census data shows 85,000 people moved to the South Island...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of June, it's good news Thursday as we see good news for wool, good news for our food and fibre...
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Outsourcing elective surgeries "the future" of healthcare, surgeon says
Health New Zealand is outsourcing more elective operations to private facilities to ease strain on the system. The agency aims to deliver more than 10,500 additional...
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'Extra volume, extra value': Food and fibre export earnings surge
Todd McClay says surging value and supply is behind the rise in food and fibre export revenue. The latest forecasts project export earnings of $59.9 billion for...
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THE RE-WRAP: Ignore Farmers at Your Peril
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Although Maybe Not/Comings and Goings/It's Actually Positivity. Just Saying/Where In...
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Italian PM looks to take pressure off squeezed middle class
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"Give it a chance to compete": Finance Minister on the directive to use wool where possible
The Finance Minister says a move to require wool carpets in state housing makes financial sense. Nicola Willis has announced a change to Kainga Ora's supplier agreement...
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100 arrested as Trump deploys troops in LA
Unrest is spreading in the US over immigrant deportations. Donald Trump is sending hundreds of US Marines and has ordered 2000 more National Guard troops to go...
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Mike's Minute: The Council valuations are crap
So, the great rates upset has begun to unfold. Auckland this week got its long-awaited council valuations. Why people get excited about them, I have no idea. It's...
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New rideshare option pulls into the NZ market
A new rideshare option is skidding into the New Zealand market. Bolt, hailing from Europe, is promising better deals for both drivers and customers, while challenging...
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"In good shape": Meridian assuages fears of a winter power shortage
It’s unlikely New Zealand will be in for a repeat of last year’s power shortage. Our winter stocks are in better shape thanks to improved lake levels, extra gas...
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Pollies: Stronger anti-stalking bill's 'a win' for women's safety, MP says
The select committee process has proven useful in substantially strengthening anti-stalking laws. Originally proposals on making it an offence had a maximum penalty...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Ups and Downs of Home Ownership
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Why Are My Rates This?/Poking Pike Again/You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here, But.../A...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of June, we've got a new mental health report that shows the $1.9 billion spent has seemingly...
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Farmers expected to 'open their wallets' at Fieldays
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High specialist vacancy rates cause concern as overdose fatalities grow
Experts say specialist addiction and mental health services need rapid improvement. New research from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has found three...
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"Some great growth": Franchising celebrated as a cornerstone of NZ economy
New Zealand's $47.2 billion franchise sector is being celebrated. Today marks the first World Franchise Day. The model first took shape in New Zealand in the 1970s...
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"Makes a lot more sense": Govt agrees to strengthen anti-stalking legislation
Assurance stronger anti-stalking laws are the right move to protect victims. Originally proposals on making it an offence had a maximum penalty of five years in...
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Mike's Minute: We are too reliant on pine trees
The problem with committing to things that may well come back to haunt you, is down the track, at some point, the mistake starts to hit you in the face a bit and...
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Shaun Johnson aims to "offer a bit of perspective" in new weekly show
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THE RE-WRAP: Things Could Be Worse
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And In Some Places, They Are/Some Places Are Even Betterer/No Wonder They're Flocking...
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Demand outstrips supply as more seek to buy businesses
Now is the time to sell your business. According to ABC Business Sales, the number of buyers enquiring about purchases is up 30%. Demand is currently outstripping...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of June, it's good news Tuesday, so we have good news on our teaching numbers, business sales, and...
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Solar company expands construction to Canterbury, more sites on the way
Solar energy company Lodestone is expanding to the South Island. It's constructing a solar farm in Canterbury's Clandeboye, with first generation expected next...
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"Time to move": Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby
Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it. He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end...
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Tourism industry "buoyed" by $13.5m funding boost
A tick of approval for the Government's new tourism funding boost, aiming to generate an extra $300 million in spending. Minister Louise Upston's announced a $13.5...
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"A country that's becoming corrupt": Organised crime "seeps" across NZ
New Zealand's heading down a precarious road of corruption, with organised crime networks targeting our institutions and borders. An independent advisory panel...
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"Bolstering the numbers": Govt works to make teaching an attractive career
The Education Minister says several factors are at play in making teaching an increasingly attractive career option. New figures released to Newstalk ZB show the...
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Watch: MPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp
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