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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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Mike Yardley: The lack of concern over Government spending is shameful
It’s full steam ahead with the spendathon. Overall, government spending next year is forecast to be over $59 billion higher than four years ago. Next year’s total spend of $128 billion equates...
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Sir Russell Coutts on what the next four years of racing will look like
We're about to get a glimpse of what the next four years of SailGP races will look like on this side of the year. The second last leg in the mini America's Cup...
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THE RE-WRAP: Let's Forget It Ever Happened
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) 2021? What 2021?/The Spending Spree Continues/Flying Up the Aussie Charts/Sentient Seafood/Sorry,...
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Joseph Parker: Kiwi heavyweight previews his rematch vs Derek Chisora
It's been a long time between drinks for Joseph Parker but the Kiwi heavyweight steps back into the ring this weekend. Parker has a rematch against Derek Chisora...
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Grant Robertson: MIQ is set up to deal with transmissible variants
Grant Robertson says Omicron is a cause for concern but not panic. New Zealand detected its first Omicron case yesterday, a case that travelled from Germany via...
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Government and telcos join forces to combat latest text scam
The Government and telcos are joining forces to battle the latest text scam. The Flubot scam started in September, and continues to send out about 400,000 messages...
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield: We should expect more Covid Omicron cases
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says we should expect more Covid Omicron cases arriving here. New Zealand has its first case of the new variant, in MIQ in Christchurch. Everyone...
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Christchurch's delayed $450m convention centre officially opens
Another big step for Christchurch's recovery is complete today. The new $450 million convention centre, Te Pae, is officially open this morning. It has an auditorium,...
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Mike Yardley: Is the Govt prepared to let tourism wither and die?
A leading light in our international tourism industry remarked to me the other day, Mike, our industry has officially sunk into a state of depression. I alluded...
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David Walliams: Mainstay of British television on his new book
David Walliams got his first taste of international fame with Little Britain back in 2003. He's gone on to be mainstay on British television, and has become a best-selling...
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Baking influencer says it may be time to kill the Christmas cake
One baking influencer says it may be time to kill the Christmas cake. Dane McGregor, who runs the Baker Gatherer Instagram page and website, says while he likes...
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Ordinary Kiwis who saved lives in Christchurch mosque attacks given bravery awards
The ordinary people who saved lives during the Christchurch mosque attacks are still reliving that day. In a special honours list, two people have been awarded...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don't Fence Mike In
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Squishy Houses Not His Style/A New Folder's Coming/Don't Look Up/How to Milk a Pumpkin/Christmas...
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Tourism Fji CEO: Booking numbers show island nation getting back on track
Tourism Fiji says if the booking numbers continue to come through, then tourism in the Pacific island nation is well on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry...
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ASB Chief Economist on GDP numbers released today
The GDP number for the third quarter is released today, with most economists predicting a drop of at least 3 percent. It comes on the back of the big numbers...
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Steven Joyce: Kiwis will end up paying for large jump in Govt spending
Taxpayers are expected to pay down the track for a large jump in Government spending. The Government's giving itself an operating allowance of $6 billion in next...
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Health Minister asks for patience when it comes to hospital funding
The Health Minister is pleading for patience when it comes to hospital funding. Hospitals will receive more than half a billion dollars in extra funding from the...
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Devon Funds strategist talks Aussie healthcare sector, Air NZ liquidity and US inflation
Greg Smith, Head of Distribution and Strategy at Devon Funds Management joined Mike Yardley to discuss the big news in the finance world. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mike Yardley: Please don't vent your anger at those manning the checkpoints
By any measure, today, Big Wednesday marks a milestone. The great escape begins. The great domestic reopening roars into life. I happened to covering for Hosking...
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Pollies: Checkpoints, Transmission Gully and Light Rail
Transmission Gully, the new $1.25 billion motorway out of Wellington, will not be open by Christmas. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirmed in a statement this...
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Ōhope water slide creator says the slide will be even bigger this year
The creator of a famous water slide in Ōhope aims to make it bigger and safer this year. Last year, Sam Oliver created a monster 125 metre slide on farm land in...
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Carmel Sepuloni: Ministry made mistakes over social housing due to pressure
The Ministry for Social Development is taking the criticism of its social housing policies on the chin. Auditor-General John Ryan's inquiry says the ministry didn't...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Last Frontier
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Why Is It There?/Let's Just All Calm Down a Bit/The Curious Case of the Disappearing...
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David Seymour: Act more concerned about Govt's popularity than National's
David Seymour says Act's more concerned about the Government's popularity, than National's. The latest political poll - the first taken since Chris Luxon became...
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Waimakariri mayor on taking Three Waters concerns to Parliament
The fight over Three Waters is far from over. Today, a newly formed and growing group of 23 councils called Communities 4 Local Democracy will take their concerns...
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Air NZ CEO: Expected to be a bumper summer for the airline
Air New Zealand is expecting a bumper summer. The airline says 12 thousand people will travel in and out of Auckland on its flights today, with the city's borders...
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Mixed feelings for businesses on Auckland border reopening
Mixed feelings for businesses on the re-opening of the Auckland border. Those in the south are looking forward to seeing the influx of tourists they so desperately...
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Northland District police: $1000 fines for those flouting the border rules
People who break the rules at the Auckland/Northland checkpoints can expect to be slapped with a thousand dollar fine. Fully vaccinated police and iwi are pulling...
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Cassie Henderson: Former X-Factor contestant on her new single
You'll probably remember Cassie Henderson from the X-Factor days. She was 14 for the first season back in 2014 and took the competition by storm making it through...
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Mike Yardley: The Government is running scared over Three Waters
There’s been a whole lot of talk about trust in government, the lack of it – and what impact it has on social cohesion. Frankly, I find this all a bit overblown,...
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Andrew Kelleher: Net migration and REINZ data
JMI Wealth director Anderw Kelleher joined Mike Yardley to discuss New Zealand's net migration going negative for the first time since 2013, as well as the latest...
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THE RE-WRAP: Tearing Ourselves Apart
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Hanging On Just Barely/Poor Old Northland/Come In, W.A./So Much Good Stuff/Pile Up On the...
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Programme aiming to help young Kiwis build healthy habits
A programme is helping young New Zealanders build healthy habits. Around 20,000 kids have taken part in the virtual Young and Healthy Adventure Programme. Programme...
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Associate Health Minister defends traffic light decision
The Associate Health Minister is defending keeping most of the country in orange until December 30. Everyone in the country will move to orange just before New...
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Recruitment agency director: Not surprised to see Christmas bonuses being handed out
Some businesses are offering Christmas bonuses. Waikato Regional Council bus drivers will each receive a $1000 bonus. Recruitment agency director Katherine Swan...
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He Korowai Trust CEO: Northland not ready for a major Covid-19 outbreak
There have been mixed emotions over the Government's traffic light announcement. On the December 30 everywhere south of Northland will be in orange. However, Northland...
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SkyCity CEO: We can look ahead to next year with more confidence
SkyCity says hospitality's still challenging under a red light, but is grateful for some certainty. Auckland will be given the orange light just before midnight...
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Report shows rents have increased 9.4% nationally in past year
Rental affordability has continued to deteriorate. A Massey University report shows rents have risen nationally 9.4 percent over the past year. Regions are particularly...
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Mike Yardley: Has the Government made a blunder over mandates for accommodation?
Has the Government made a monumental blunder over vaccine mandates and the accommodation sector? With the holiday season upon us, it seems completely barking that...
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WasteMINZ: How to cut down on waste generated at Christmas
We're being encouraged to cut down on Christmas waste. It estimates 1600 tonnes of wrapping paper are used in New Zealand every Christmas and 25,000 tonnes of plastic...
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Australians to get Covid-19 booster sooner than expected amid Omicron spread
The Federal Government has cut back the time people need to wait before their Covid-19 booster shot, which means an extra 1.5 million Australians will be eligible...
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Mercedes want Verstappen's title stripped: Why F1 drama may be far from over
Red Bull's Max Verstappen has been crowned the Formula 1 world champion in controversial circumstances — but another twist may still be yet to come. Mercedes lost...
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Mike Yardley: Just imagine if Cabinet had the courage to change a few traffic lights today
Tumbling down. The downward curve in Covid cases has been strong and swift. Just 63 cases on Saturday, marking a two month low. And just 103 yesterday. The rolling...
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Real estate agents have earned an estimated $2b in commission over past two years
The booming housing market hasn't only benefited homeowners. It's estimated real estate agents have earned $2 billion in commission over the past two years. The...
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More than 80 feared dead after tornadoes hit central and southern US
Storms unleashed devastating tornadoes late Friday and early Saturday across parts of the central and southern United States, collapsing buildings into twisted debris...
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Koi Tu report: Lack of trust in government has severe consequences for social cohesion
A call for New Zealand to have a serious talk about social cohesion. A Koi Tu: The Centre for Informed Futures report says there are early signs of threats to social...
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THE RE-WRAP: Feeling Orangey?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Waiting for the Lights to Change/Camp Showers Are Gross Enough/Coming Here and Stealing...
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Motorsport commentator: Courtroom is the worst possible outcome for F1 World Championship
Massive drama in the Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi this morning. Max Verstappen has taken out the World Championship after passing Lewis Hamilton in the final lap...
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Damien O'Connor: We've tried to prioritise local jobs first in the agriculture sector
Not enough New Zealanders are filling the gaps in the agriculture sector. The Government's approved border class exceptions for key jobs including 200 mobile plant...
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Phil Goff: The hospitality industry will be keen for Auckland to move to Orange
Auckland's Mayor wants the city to have an Orange Christmas. Cabinet is meeting today to make a decision on the current traffic light settings. Auckland is at Red...
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Wrapping the Week: Mike and Kate struggle to get on the phone
After a slight communication breakdown, Kate managed to get through to the studio. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. LISTEN...
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Mark the Week: This is getting messy
Kelvin Davis: 1/10 "Idiot of the week. Not everyone who thinks you shouldn’t be able to take the law into your own hands or is deputised by a government held ransom...
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JMI Wealth director talks Fonterra and EBOS
Director of JMI Wealth, Andrew Kelleher joined Mike Hosking to talk Fonterra and EBOS, as well as a wrap of the financial year. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mike Hosking: What's the Waitangi Tribunal's Covid inquiry going to achieve?
The Waitangi Tribunal is meeting this week to hear a long line of complaints from Māori health providers over their inability to do their job when it's come to getting...
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Professor of Public Health: Govt has measures to make vaping less attractive
People are being told not to worry about the rise of vaping, on the back of the latest moves to stamp out smoking. New policies outlined in Smokefree 2025 will...
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THE RE-WRAP: It's Not a Race Thing
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) That Argument Won't Fly/It's Not Worth Closing Your Business For/Where's My Incentive?/Mark...
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Bruce Hopkins: Gamling in Lord of the Rings reflects on 20 years since the movie
It's hard to believe the famed Lord of the Rings movie franchise turns 20 today. It was December 10 2001 when the Fellowship of the Ring had its global premiere...
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa: Tourism is caught between business and safety
A bit of both ways from the tourism sector. It wants New Zealanders travelling this summer while at the same time, keeping safety front of mind. Several organisations...
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Calls to make NZ film internationally competitive
The screen industry's being encouraged to make more local content. The Government's launched a review into how it funds parts of the sector. Review objectives...
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Otago professor: New Zealand may be let off the hook with Beijing
Doubt we'll face China's wrath over our decision not to send diplomats to the Beijing Winter Olympics, but anything could happen. The United States, Australia,...
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