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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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Phamarc urged to fund cancer treatments
A cancer expert visiting from Spain says Pharmac needs to pick up the pace on funding cancer treatments. The drug-buying agency is considering whether to fund breast...
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Phamarc urged to fund more cancer treatments
A cancer expert visiting from Spain says Pharmac needs to pick up the pace on funding cancer treatments. The drug-buying agency is considering whether to fund breast...
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Apple launches streaming service
Apple is launching a streaming service to rival Netflix. It will be collating series and making original content for Apple TV. Tech commentator Bill Bennett told...
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NZ's threat level remains high after Christchurch attack
The country's threat level remains high as police in Christchurch continue to carry heavy firearms. All front-line police officers in all regions – rural and urban...
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THE RE-WRAP: From Waimate to the World
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Kaylee's Creaming It/The Trump Effect/How the 1stXV Story Got so Big/Who's Watching Brexit/Apple...
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Tourism workers in high demand as visitor numbers surge
Thousands of tourism workers are needed to meet the increasing demand of visitors across the country. A growing skills shortage means 36,000 jobs will need to be...
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Mike's Minute: Banned players the big losers in rugby 'poaching' politics
COMMENT: As someone quite rightly pointed out, the big losers in the Auckland rugby 1st XV poaching stoush are the kids. The kids are the innocent victims, the...
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Mike's Minute: Players are the big losers in rugby 'poaching' politics
COMMENT: As someone quite rightly pointed out, the big losers in the Auckland rugby 1st XV poaching stoush are the kids. The kids are the innocent victims, the...
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PM defends Peters' Turkey trip: He did exactly what he needed to do
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has defended Foreign Minister Winston Peters - saying he achieved exactly what they aimed for in Turkey. The Foreign Minister travelled...
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Legal experts call for class action lawsuit changes
A major shake-up of class action law and litigation funding in New Zealand is being debated. Legal experts are calling for legislative changes around bringing class...
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Schools launch campaign against proposed Tomorrow's Schools plan
Schools from around New Zealand are joining together to launch a campaign against proposed changes to the school system. The Tomorrow's Schools plan proposes replacing...
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Reassurances that it's safe for Kiwis to travel to Turkey
After Turkish President Erdogan's recent actions would you believe them when they say we are safe to travel there? The Turkish Embassy put out a statement saying...
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Why the Chief Censor banned the alleged Christchurch gunman's manifesto
The Chief Censor admits they have got to get a grip on the way documents like the Christchurch gunman's manifesto spread. Over the weekend the Office of Film and...
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THE RE-WRAP: What Was Winston On?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not Talking Turkey/Branson's Brexit/Waiting On a Weighty Report/Tree Climbing is Back/Double...
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Why ISIS is still a threat
ISIS still remains a threat despite the destruction of its final stronghold in Syria. US-backed forces have declared victory over the terror group, ending a five...
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Theresa May cornered into potential second Brexit referendum
Theresa May is being cornered into a potential second referendum on Brexit. Five million people have signed a petition against Brexit - the fastest-growing petition...
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Mike's Minute: Winston Peters' career-defining cock up in Turkey
COMMENT Fantastic with the compassion, not so good with the politics. How big of a gaffe, how big a mistake has this Government made with Turkey? In the midst...
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Simon Bridges calls for Royal Commission into Christchurch terror attacks
National Party leader Simon Bridges is calling for the Government to go the whole hog with its inquiry after the Christchurch terror attacks. He thinks a Royal...
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Is your KiwiSaver invested in weapons?
Many New Zealanders unwittingly have their retirement funds invested in weapons. Only 16 out of the 254 KiwiSaver funds are weapons free. Simplicity managing...
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Government facing court action over polytech merger
The Government has been issued a warning over the polytech merger - allow for more consultation or you'll face court. Industry training body skills active has...
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Mike's Minute: Will our gun reforms actually make a difference?
COMMENT It looks like we have a broad consensus on gun control. Although you could argue it isn't gun control, it's gun control of a sort. The most egregious of...
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THE RE-WRAP: What Good Will It Do?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Better Than Nothing/Fighting Facebook/The Week's Good News/Mark the Week/Going Too Far
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Gun lobbyists push for more details about semi-automatic weapon ban
A short consultation period won't stop gun lobbyists going to Parliament to have their say on gun reform. Yesterday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Military-style...
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A day of grieving and hope - a week on from attack
It will be a call to prayer like none before in New Zealand today, as the nation honours the victims of our country's darkest day in modern times. One week on from...
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Police Minister says semi-automatic weapon ban is only the 'first step'
Police Minister Stuart Nash says a ban on semi-automatic weapons is just the first step with a review into a number of other changes, including a possible gun register,...
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Why eating 10 portions of fruit and veg a day is easier than you think
We've all heard for years that eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day is the way to go. But now recent studies say that should actually be 10 portions. Renowned...
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THE RE-WRAP: How We're Seen
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Hosk's Humble Brag/Have We Grown Enough?/Five Becomes Ten/Trumpdate/Volvo's Car Cams
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New Zealand Snow Sports enjoying golden period of success
Snow Sports in New Zealand are enjoying a golden period of success and popularity. Freestyle boarder Zoi Sadowski-Synott has been one of the country's brightest...
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Disney acquires 21st Century Fox in $71 billion deal
Disney is taking a massive gamble, to become the most powerful entertainment company in the world. It's acquired Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox for $71 billion,...
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Sunwolves to be dropped from Super Rugby - report
The Sunwolves are reportedly facing the axe from Super Rugby. A report out of Australia suggests SANZAAR – the body which operates Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship...
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Human Rights Foundation calls for social attitude reform
The Human Rights Foundation is calling for long term changes in our social attitudes following the Christchurch terror attacks. This comes after two people were...
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First payments given to victims of Christchurch terror attack
The first payments of publicly donated money have been given to victims and families of the Christchurch terror attack. Families of the deceased are eligible for...
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Mike's Minute: End of innocence - maybe our gun laws are hopelessly naive
COMMENT I can tell you, having done a few bits and pieces on international radio these past couple of days, that the world has genuinely been interested in what...
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NZ Police praised for 'world-class' response to Christchurch terror attack
Police Association President Chris Cahill has praised the "world-class" work by New Zealand Police after new figures show they were at the scene of the Christchurch...
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'Facebook could easily make changes to live-streaming' - law expert
A law expert believes creating controls around terror content online doesn't equate to putting up a brick wall on technology. University of East Anglia IT law expert...
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THE RE-WRAP: Ending the Uploads
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not as Easy as it Sounds/Jiggling the Justice System/Corruption Time Again/The Price...
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'I've got a bomb': Police Minister reveals details of alleged gunman's arrest
Police Minister Stuart Nash has revealed more details surrounding the arrest of the alleged Christchurch gunman. Speaking with Mike Hosking, Nash said the alleged...
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No name, no photo, no notoriety - expert's advice following Christchurch terror attack
No name, no photo, no notoriety. Tom Teves' son Alex was one of the 12 people killed in what became known as the Batman Shootings in Colorado in 2012. He founded...
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Fonterra to release half-yearly results today
Update: Fonterra has returned to profitability with a net profit after tax of $80 million. That's up 123 percent on the previous year. Chief executive Miles Hurrell...
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Kiwi actor George Mason stars in new musical drama
Former Home and Away and Shortland Street actor George Mason says his first appearance in a feature musical was a daunting task, but an amazing experience to be...
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Andrew Little assures Muslim community following threats
Andrew Little is assuring the Muslim community in New Zealand they are safe, despite the fact threats are being made online. Fifty people were killed in terror...
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Silver Ferns to play men's team in World Cup warm-up
The Silver Ferns are set to face the New Zealand Invitation Men's Netball team in a World Cup preparation match. The historic game will be part of the upcoming...
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Facebook under pressure to address live-streaming flaws
The pressure is going on social media platforms to clean up their act following the mosque shootings. The live streaming of the massacre over Facebook by the gunman...
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THE RE-WRAP: Giving Up Our Guns
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not So Easy/The Aussie Stats/Gun City Sales/The Music In Our Heads/The Early Weirdness...
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Political debate turns nasty in Australia
The mosque attacks have spiked an increasingly toxic political debate in Australia. The Greens are demanding stronger action against hate speech after Senator Fraser...
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Kiwi farmer surrenders gun after Christchurch terror attack
A number of gun owners have voluntarily given up their semi-automatic rifles in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. Farmer and former Green Party candidate,...
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Security agencies under scrutiny following terror attacks
An inquiry into Friday's terror attacks is expected to reveal whether security agencies were looking in the right places. It will investigate whether red flags...
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Mike's Minute: Don't be an egg, keep the debate sensible
COMMENT Fraser Anning is the accidental senator - and most likely Australia's least popular politician. He got egged, has a million-plus signatures looking to oust...
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Terrorism expert warns of increase in extreme racism
One terrorism expert, believes alt-right radical thinking is growing. Auckland University professor Chris Wilson says there's a line between mainstream alt-right...
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Expert warns of 'huge cost' associated with increased national security
A security expert says increased national surveillance won't come cheap. The country's being urged to take a rational approach to preventing future terrorism attacks. But...
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Christchurch gunman might not be charged under Terrorism Suppression Act
A criminal lawyer says it may be simpler to charge the man accused of the Christchurch terror attacks under the Crimes Act, not the Terrorism Suppression Act. The...
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Christchurch terror attack: Former Australia Deputy PM calls for NZ to change gun laws
The Christchurch Mosque Attack has resonated with the Australian politicians - who were at the forefront of a major gun law reform after experiences of their own. In...
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Council of Licensed Firearms Owners calls for investigation before law changes
A spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners says any changes to New Zealand's gun laws should be thoroughly investigated before going ahead. This...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why, Oh Why?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Never Give Up On Christchurch/Too Many Guns/Name Change On the Cards/Where the Hell is...
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Mike's Minute: Terror only gets a foothold when fed by fear
COMMENT: A person living in Christchurch got asked over the weekend, did they still want to live there? They, of course, said yes. As they would, as they should....
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PM: Questions raised over how Christchurch gunman was missed
KEY POINTS:• 50 confirmed dead, with victims ranging in age from 2 to older than 60• 34 injured people remain in Christchurch Hospital, 12 are critical in intensive...
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Lianne Dalziel: Christchurch is in shock
Christchurch is reeling after yesterday's terror attacks. A gunman opened fire at two mosques in the city yesterday. Forty-nine people were killed and 42 are being...
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Around 20 people in serious condition at Christchurch hospital after terror attack
Around 20 people are each in a serious condition at Christchurch Hospital following yesterday's terror attacks. A gunman opened fire at two mosques in the city,...
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Christchurch massacre: Questions over how intelligence services missed terrorist
Something, somewhere, went wrong for our intelligence services not to know of the terrorist. At least 49 people were killed, and a further 48 injured, after gunmen...
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British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes returns to the Nile
Known as the world's greatest adventurers Sir Ranulph Fiennes is showing no signs of slowing down. Fiennes became the oldest Briton to scale Mt Everest when, in...
