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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.
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Mike Hosking: If you are in politics, what’s the point unless you’re in charge?
I have been disappointed but not surprised at the line-up of former Greens who are advising the current greens stay out of government Simple question, if you are...
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Panic as Italy hits daily record of new Covid-19 cases
Italy reached a new daily record of nearly 25,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and added 205 deaths on Wednesday local time. Nearly 1,000 people were admitted to...
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Website launched to get young people summer jobs in orchards
A new way to help students get summer jobs in orchards. The Pick Tiki online job site has won applause from Apples and Pears New Zealand. Development manager Erin...
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Finance expert on the gender knowledge gap when it comes to money
Young women have more control over their finances than some older women, but it's never too late to learn. A financial literacy survey has found only half as many...
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Businesses still 'painfully empty' in Auckland CBD after lockdown lifts
Three weeks have passed since Auckland joined the rest of the country in alert level 1, but some businesses in the CBD say they are still on struggle street as customers...
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Crowded House announce extensive NZ tour
Pop-rock royalty Crowded House will play a 10-date national tour in March. Storming out of their protracted hiatus they bring a flurry of fan-pleasing news, including...
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Britain under pressure amid warning hospital cases may triple
The British government is under pressure to develop a national strategy to combat a surge of COVID-19 cases and “rescue Christmas’’ as scientists warn that the number...
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Should the Government be handing out grants to businesses affected by Covid?
It's hard to say no to free money - but should the government be giving it out? The head of Kiwibank has suggested the government look into grants rather than loans,...
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Mike's Minute: We need to examine our Covid response
Sir Ray Avery, a former New Zealander of the Year, is calling for an inquiry into our Covid response. He is not alone. He argues it's urgent, he is not alone. He...
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THE RE-WRAP: Questioning the Response
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Action Required Now/Why the Greens Never Get Anywhere/Biden Blanks/Lawnmower Weirdness/Rescheduling...
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National MPs bidding for party positions in Parliament
National's MPs are underway with bidding for roles within Parliament. Judith Collins is in the midst of interviewing her 34 colleagues to see what party positions...
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International crews arriving at Auckland, Tauranga ports face mandatory isolation
Two of the country's biggest ports are now requiring all international crews to do 14 days in managed isolation - and they want other ports to follow suit. The...
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Mike Hosking: Haters may have to get used to a second term of Trump
This time next week, what do you think? Surely we have learned enough to know if you rule Trump out, you have learned nothing. Is it possible Trump will win? Yes....
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Tourism figures show domestic industry could lose $3 billion
It might still look busy, but New Zealand's feeling the hole left by international tourism.. Although more Kiwis are planning domestic holidays, numbers from Tourism...
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Auckland butcher takes out top spot in the Great NZ Sausage competition
One of the best things about a Kiwi summer undoubtedly is firing up the barbecue and frying up some sausages. It doesn't matter what kind of sausage you like -...
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Growth in sheep milk sales to contribute $250 million for NZ's economy
A spike in sheep milk sales will bring in an extra $250 million dollars to the economy over the next four years. Forecast growth in a New Zealand Food and Innovation...
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Wellington Phoenix to be based in Australia for next season
The Wellington Phoenix will be based in Australia for at least the start of the 2020/21 A-League football season. Due to travel restrictions brought on by Covid-19,...
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Covid-19: Research suggests antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'
New research suggests there's a risk of catching covid-19 multiple times. Scientists at Imperial College London have tracked 100,000 infected people over a period...
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Victorians rejoice as restrictions finally lift
The time has come: After months of toughing it out, Melburnians will awake today to a reopened city. Melbourne residents flocked to pubs and retail stores at 11.59pm...
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Biden vows his unity can 'save country'; Trump hits Midwest
Joe Biden travelled to the hot springs town where Franklin Delano Roosevelt coped with polio on Tuesday to declare the U.S. is not too politically diseased to overcome...
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Labour MPs patiently waiting for negotiations with Greens to wrap-up
It will be at least another week before the make-up of Jacinda Ardern's new Cabinet is known. Talks between Labour and the Greens will continue today, and any agreement...
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Mike's Minute: We're splashing the cash, but is it sensible spending?
So, are we spending money? Yes, we are. But are any of us thinking about what we are spending it on, and why? And is it money wisely spent? I like the idea that...
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National throws support behind Chris Liddell for OECD role
National says we should be backing a Kiwi to be OECD Secretary-General so he can fly our flag. Donald Trump's nominated his senior advisor Chris Liddell for the...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Week Out
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) U.S. Election Countdown/We'll Buy Anything/Zambia for Sale/Beer Funding
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Mike Hosking: Too much commentary on housing ignores reality
Some folks we know retired last week. They retired young. She will do a bit of work from their beach house which has become their main house due to the fact they...
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Coca Cola's New Zealand operations up for sale
The owner of Coca-Cola Amatil New Zealand looks set to be bought up by the European distributors of Coca-Cola in a deal worth nearly $10 billion. Coca-Cola European...
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New research reveals how much red meat and chicken we should be eating
The Heart Foundation's released new recommendations on how much red meat and chicken we should be eating as part of a heart healthy diet. Research shows eating...
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NRL Grand Final fallout continues following 'stunning' controversy
The 2020 Grand Final saw a stunning start with a penalty try awarded just four minutes into the game as the Melbourne Storm drew first blood before going on to beat...
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Funeral industry welcomes review to ensure grieving families have more rights
The Funeral Directors Association has welcomed the review to give grieving families more rights when funerals go wrong. High-profile mistakes include Christchurch...
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French doctor warns his country has 'lost control' of virus
A French doctor warned Monday that his country has “lost control of the epidemic,” a day after health authorities reported more than 52,000 new coronavirus cases...
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How the teacher shortage is dramatically reducing post Covid-19
Flight attendant Melissa Ezekiela always knew she'd return to teaching one day - she just didn't expect it would be this year. Like many other former teachers who...
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Seven people held for suspected tanker hijack in Britain
Seven stowaways seized when British naval special forces stormed an oil tanker in the English Channel have been arrested on suspicion of hijacking, police said Monday. Hampshire...
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Investor confidence remains negative despite strong markets
A strong housing market and stability in the share market has helped investor confidence bounce off an all-time low but it remains in negative territory. Net investor...
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Scott Dixon on winning his sixth IndyCar title
Scott Dixon's relishing the prospect of another Kiwi on the IndyCar circuit. Dixon clinched a sixth championship title in the season-finale in Florida with compatriot...
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Mike's Minute: Still plenty of unanswered economic questions
If you want to feel good about life in this country right now, read Tony Alexander's piece over the weekend. He's one of my favourite economists. He paints a solid,...
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Melbourne lockdown to end on October 28
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced "now is the time to open up", with lockdown finally coming to an end in Melbourne at midnight tomorrow. In a statement,...
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THE RE-WRAP: And Your Specialist Subject Is...?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) House Prices Again/Crunching the Numbers/Today On TradeMe/Red Meat Is Dead
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Gardeners warned to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease
The summer gardening season is upon New Zealand, and already there are warnings people for to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease. The potentially...
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Kiwis urged to give 'bush bathing' a go
You don't need togs or water, to try to a bit of "bush bathing" this long weekend. New Zealanders are being urged to take up the New Zealand version of a Japanese...
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Dental Association wants free dental care given to young adults on benefits
The shortage of rural dentists is having alarming consequences in many rural communities. A pop-up clinic in the Northland town of Kaikohe says it's been dealing...
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Lockdown surges surge in referrals to eating disorder specialists
There are calls for more resources to help people with eating disorders and other psychological issues. There's been a surge of referrals to eating disorder specialists...
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Silver Ferns prepare for England series after win over NZ Men
The Silver Ferns have secured their first win over the New Zealand Men - and the timing couldn't have been better. Not only has the 55-52 victory secured them the...
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Should we let people choose their own public holidays?
Act says there's a way to give workers the public holidays they want - without burdening employers with extra costs. The party is calling for an overhaul to the...
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Kiwi leads ground-breaking sudden unexplained death research
When a young person dies suddenly, doctors can save other family members from the same inherited condition, says the lead author of a new study on sudden deaths. Waikato...
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Rural healthcare struggling without migrant doctors
The rural health sector is the latest to put up its hand for more migrant workers. Migrant healthcare workers are being allowed into the country under an exemption...
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Victoria erupts as lockdown continues despite low case numbers
Frustrations have boiled over and Melburnians have lashed out at the Premier after he backtracked on a promise from last week to reopen today. Victorians have lashed...
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At least five of Mike Pence's aides test positive for coronavirus
At least five people in Vice President Mike Pence's orbit have tested positive for coronavirus in recent days, including chief of staff Marc Short, close aide Zach...
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Melbourne again may need to extend lock-down
Full effects of the Victorian lock-down are evident in Melbourne as they battle through strict lockdowns every day without an end date in sight. Earlier Victorian...
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International Aviation won't possibly recover for 3 years
Auckland Airport expects that International aviation won’t recover for three years. Just a remainder on how harsh the virus has been on some industries. With the...
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'Late Breakers' - may enforce the US election
'Late breakers' or undecided voters could decide the next president of the United States. Donald Trump and Joe Biden are vying for the position in today's final...
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Considering a move to the West Coast? Here's why you should
A regional mayor is calling for new people to set themselves up in her district, where there's cheap housing and plenty of work. Statistics show a 40 percent increase...
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Over-stayers should be allowed to work in NZ's needed areas
The Government's being urged to relax visa rules, to help sectors like rest homes and horticulture that can't find staff. Former Immigration Minister Tuariki Delamere...
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42 million Americans have already picked their side
The US presidential campaign is hitting its peak, but for millions of people - it doesn't matter anymore. Today's final debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden...
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Mark the Week: The winners and losers after the election
Time to mark the week; the little piece of news and current events that’s as effective as Caleb Clarke with a ball in his hand, and an Australian in front of him. The...
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Wrapping the Week: The finest 'whines' in the business
The election is finally over, and now we can focus on the truly important issues: what are the best biscuits to have in the workplace? Politicians sparked hours...
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Mike's Minute: Why Donald Trump's re-election is looking more likely
Debate day in the States. Mics muted, all to play for. A pollster who's got 92.6% of his calls right says Trump will get somewhere in the 270s, possibly 280, or...
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'Misleading the New Zealand public' - Team NZ fires back at Luna Rossa
Grant Dalton has fired back at Luna Rossa after two of the five courses for next year's America's Cup were ruled out by the arbitration panel – with the Team New...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don't Believe the Polls
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) ...Ever Again/Mark the Week/Never Seen It. Never Will/Sounds Funny/Gold Card Memories
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Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics...
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Kiwis confused over purpose of superannuation
The Retirement Commissioner is offering a definition of the country's retirement system, after discovering people did not know what superannuation was for. The...
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