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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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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.
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC debut season 'massive for New Zealand football'
Auckland FC went into yesterday's game against Perth Glory knowing they had won the Premier's plate. The win comes for finishing top of the round. The team went...
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Mark Mitchell: Three shootings in 48 hours as gang conflict warrants enforced
The Hawkes Bay has seen three shootings in 48 hours as gang conflicts heat up. A gang conflict warrant has been invoked 26 times since Thursday, leading to eight...
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Richard Arnold: Significant week ahead as US makes decision on Russia-Ukraine peace deal
US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Pope's funeral to discuss next steps in Russia-Ukraine peace effort. Secretary of State...
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Greg Smith: US-China trade war is 'softening'
The stance may be softening in the trade war between China and the United States. Last week US President Trump said the initial 145 percent tariffs wouldn't actually...
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Mark the Week: The drop in teacher numbers is hardly a surprise
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. Meteorological paranoia: 2/10 Between...
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Mike's Minute: Fascinating polling results out of Australia and Canada
Polls are funny things at the best of times, and despite plenty of evidence that they can be as wrong as they can be right, we still seem fascinated, if not obsessed,...
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Wrapping the Week: The 'best' Easter eggs on the market
Capping off another short week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the number of people taking leave for...
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"Great opportunity": NZ Cricket forms groundbreaking new partnership
A groundbreaking new partnership for New Zealand Cricket, in an effort to keep the country's top players from joining other global T20 franchises. New Zealand Cricket...
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'Hand off the tiller': Emissions Trading Scheme is 'stabilising', Climate Change Minister says
The Government says it's reinstating confidence in the Emissions Trading Scheme. It comes as the Climate Commission's calls for carbon credits to stay the same...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of April, David Seymour defends his controversial slash-and-burn changes to the Early Childhood...
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Banking Association rolls out safeguards to reduce risk of scams
Telco companies and digital platforms need to step up to protect people from scams. That's the message from the New Zealand Banking Association as they roll out...
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Health sector welcomes expanded graduate bond scheme
The heath sector's welcoming more money in the pockets of new graduates. The Government's expanded the existing scheme giving graduates bond payments to stay in...
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Trump's signalling potential U-turn on "ill-thought-out" tariffs - economist
Rising hopes of easing tensions in the trade war between the US and China. Donald Trump's signalling a potential U-turn, saying the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods...
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Seymour accuses unions of 'fearmongering' about early childhood education review
Regulation Minister David Seymour's accusing unions of 'fearmongering' about the review into early childhood education. Cabinet's agreed to adopt 15 recommendations...
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Vatican to step up security as thousands descend for Pope's funeral
Thousands of people are descending on Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. It's already a busy time for the city, with Easter and other local public...
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Mike's Minute: I wish I had the Minister's positivity around teaching
I wish I had the Minister's positivity around teaching. As you will have heard, we are short of teachers. We aren’t training as many teachers as we used to, so...
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Pollies: Members' Bills and conscience votes
This week on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics of the short week so far. They discussed...
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Insufficient planning sees Selwyn's services struggle with exponential growth
Key services are lagging behind in Canterbury's Selwyn district as it tries to cope with exponential population growth. Stats NZ data shows it remains the fastest...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of April, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with Sir Keir Starmer, signing a new weapons...
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"Crossroads": Catholic Church considers path forward, prepares to elect new pope
The Catholic Church is at a crossroads as it prepares to vote for a new leader. Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday following a stroke and heart failure....
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Impacts of brewing trade war on NZ exporters still remains to be seen
The International Monetary Fund is slashing its global growth forecasts due to impact of Donald Trump's tariffs, and expects the US to be hit particularly hard. US...
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NZ, UK strengthen military ties, increase support to Ukraine
A former Foreign Minister says New Zealand's new weapons deal with the UK reflects a strong relationship. Christopher Luxon and Sir Keir Starmer have met in the...
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'Workable and definable': Women's rights group backs legally defining gender
Differing opinions on New Zealand First's Members' bill regarding the definition of 'woman'. MP Jenny Marcroft is proposing legally defining a woman as being an...
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"Very challenging route": Potential for a budget blowout in new Northland Expressway project
The Transport Minister says there's a chance the new Northland Expressway project will have a budget blowout. The road will go from Warkworth, east of State Highway...
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Mike's Minute: The unanswered questions around the Reserve Bank's funding
Some questions for you around the Reserve Bank and their funding. Firstly, the Finance Minister is to be congratulated on her handling of the fiscal matters in...
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Commentary Box: The Warriors' golden point win
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to reflect on all the sport that took place over the long Easter weekend. They discussed the Warriors’ golden...
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'Unique factors' leave New Zealand sport vulnerable to organised crime
Organised crime syndicates could be seeking to infiltrate our sporting landscape. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has raised concerns about a global migration...
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Passengers could pay the price as Govt weighs funding for Cook Strait rescue tugboat
Ferry and cruise passengers could be facing a new levy. The Government is weighing up how to fund a permanent rescue tugboat for the Cook Strait, and a user pays...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 22nd of April, we're still struggling to get our extra 500 cops, is fitness really holding new recruits...
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Pope Francis' commitment to justice, reconciliation remembered amid mourning
Crowds are gathering to mourn following the death of the Pope. The head of the Catholic Church died overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke, coma, and subsequent...
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Luxon meets King Charles just hours after death of Pope Francis
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, just hours after the death of Pope Francis. Luxon confirmed he spoke...
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'Things fluctuate': Associate Police Minister shrugs off concerns over officer target
The Associate Police Minister remains confident the Government's 500-cop recruitment target can still be reached by November. Police bosses say they've been facing...
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Catholic Church begins days of official mourning after Pope's death
Prayer services are taking place around the world in memory of Pope Francis. The head of the Catholic Church died overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke,...
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Mike's Minute: We're essentially at the halfway mark for the Government
At the halfway mark, can we suggest things are starting to turn for the Government? This week we have seen the Prime Minister at Ruakura with a multi-billion dollar...
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"Our job is to find the highest paying markets": Fonterra braces for 'global slowdown'
Donald Trump's tariffs are having ripple effects here and everywhere. Infometrics is drastically reducing its GDP growth forecast from 2.6% to just 1%. Many economists...
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Schools get creative as they struggle with over enrolment
Schools operating over their campus capacity are getting creative to cater for roll growth. New data shows 17% of state schools had more students enrolled than...
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New plan aims to fix "decades of underinvestment" in health infrastructure
The Health Minister says their new $20 million health infrastructure plan is an answer to decades of under investment. The list includes new projects and general...
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'Dampening confidence' in New Zealand amid global uncertainty
Increased global trade barriers —like Donald Trump's tariffs— are continuing to slow down New Zealand's economic recovery. Infometrics is drastically reducing its...
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Mike's Minute: Are all our polls doing more harm than good?
I wonder if we are doing ourselves more harm than good when it comes to our finances, if not our general mental health, with what seems to be an industry in polling...
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New pathway opens up for would-be musicians
A gap in the tertiary system is being filled once more. In 2023, Te Pukenga shut down MAINZ Music School, leaving a void for those wishing to study music. Alumni...
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Pollies: Will Golden Visas bring in the type of investment we need?
Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics of the week so far. They discussed the latest crime rates, whether...
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"Reduce that bottleneck": Physios seek ability to sign off ACC clients as fit for work
Physios believe a law change is needed to take pressure of GPs and certify patients fit-for-work faster. They say the current law, which requires a GP to sign...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of April, the Government is hitting its crime targets – Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses...
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New vessels give Customs an edge in stopping drug smuggling
Customs says we're getting more bang for our buck with new remote controlled vessels patrolling our sea borders. The boats —Tahi and Rua— were launched yesterday...
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Govt makes 'encouraging' progress in restoring law and order
The Government hopes victim figures will continue on a downward trend as new legislation takes effect. The Justice Minister expects the data to remain volatile...
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"Guessing game": How will tariffs impact our grocery prices?
The "guessing game" continues over how New Zealand will be affected by new tariffs around the world. Data —due out tomorrow morning— is expected to show inflation...
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Indonesia's 'categoric denial' of alignment with Russia should be believed, analyst says
An international relations expert says we should believe Indonesia over reports Russia will be setting up a military presence in our region. Defence and security...
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Harvard smacked with $3.5b funding freeze after refusing Trump's demands
President Donald Trump is going after the oldest United States university in a push to reshape top institutions. He's demanding Harvard University makes changes...
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Mike’s Minute: A good example of why people don’t trust the media
I have a good example as to why so many people don’t trust the media. Like most things it's got complicated and a lot of it is fuelled by emotion. So a simple...
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UK Govt deploys emergency measures, saves troubled steel mill
The UK Government has saved the troubled British Steel Company. It will mean a steel mill in Scunthorpe will be saved after negotiations with its Chinese owners...
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Europe fears flood of cheap Chinese products as China-US trade war ramps up
Europe is concerned about the flow on effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs. With a 145% tariff on China, there are fears that instead of cheap products making their...
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Unpacking frustrations: Jeremy Piven talks stand up comedy, NZ show
For fans of Jeremy Piven, he’s instantly recognisable in a couple of roles. His portrayal of Ari Gold in Entourage propelled his career, winning Piven a Golden...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of April, Erica Stanford is looking to change and clarify the sex education curriculum at schools. Billionaire...
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"A real landmark": Christchurch's new stadium takes shape
Christchurch's new stadium is slowly taking shape. Construction of the $683 million Te Kaha stadium is on schedule and within budget – set to open in April next...
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Manufacturers, retailers in a holding pattern amid ongoing tariff uncertainty
Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. He said businesses were “in a holding pattern” as they grappled with the...
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Wealthy Americans increasingly interested in moving to NZ
The Immigration Minister says they've seen a spike in immigration applications from wealthy American investors. The Golden Visa system was re-jigged to attract...
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Sky TV switches satellites - what do you do if your box isn't working?
Some advice for people who are having trouble with their Sky boxes this morning after a satellite switch. The television network officially made the switch this...
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"Direct that angst at me": Education Minister seeks to standardise sex ed
The Education Minister wants to be the one taking the heat over sex education, not schools. The new draft curriculum is out for the first round of public consultation...
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"A long road": Auckland Council approves purchase of flood-affected homes
Calm before the storm for Auckland's flood-risk communities as the council takes action. It'll buy more than 1200 high risk homes by the end of the year, at a cost...
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Mike's Minute: Waikato-Tainui is a wonderful success story
My ongoing advice to the Government is: don’t make big announcements on a Friday. I watched the Prime Minister from Waikato at the Ruakura Superhub. This is what...
