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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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Mark the Week: That's how you do it, have a plan and get on with it
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. The Government's Week:3/10 "What a miserable...
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Wrapping the Week: Lockdown kids and lockdown purchases
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby join Mike Yardley to wrap the week that was.
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Calls that volunteers should have been used earlier in vaccination rollout
The Student Volunteer Army is rallying its troops to help out with Super Saturday. Volunteers will direct traffic and people to clinics tomorrow. 700 group members...
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Mike Hosking: The Covid frustration is building
So, we end the week in a state of malaise around where we sit on Covid. There is yet another of these dreary over-hyped decision days coming Monday. Waikato and...
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Canberra authorities expect 99% Covid vaccination by end of next month
Canberra may soon be able to boast about being the most vaccinated city in the world. More than 98 percent of eligible residents have had the first jab and authorities...
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THE RE-WRAP: I Guess That's Another Week of Covid
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) No Real Change/Why Don't You Know Anything?/Target Shaming/Numbers to Watch/Mark the Week
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Authorities left frustrated at uncooperative Northland Covid cases
Authorities have run out of options, for dealing with the uncooperative women at the centre of Northland's ongoing Covid lockdown. Officials believe they have all...
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Delta isn't going anywhere; Govt revamps how to handle cases
In a race against Delta, the Government is completely revamping how cases are managed so low risk ones will isolate at home to free up quarantine rooms for those...
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Priority is now containment, rather than contact tracing
The focus is shifting away from linking unlinked cases as Auckland's Covid-19 case numbers continue to rise. Another 71 new community cases were recorded in Auckland...
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Global supply chain continues to face extreme pressure
The global supply chain is under extreme stress. US President Joe Biden has announced the Los Angeles port will now operate 24-seven, to help alleviate some pressure...
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Chris Hadfield: Canadian astronaut on his debut novel The Apollo Murders
There may not be a more famous astronaut in the modern era than Chris Hadfield. The Canadian first became a fighter pilot in the late 1970s, but had his sights...
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Former All Black coach on World Rugby allowing male players to wear leggings
How do you feel about your All Blacks running around in leggings on the field? World Rugby has announced, effective immediately, that men will be allowed to wear...
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Mike Hosking: Like it or not, the world is still using fossil fuels
Another example of theory vs reality is playing out in front of our eyes. One of my favourite quotes of the week came from the head of a company called JBC Energy....
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THE RE-WRAP: The Carbon Zero Bandwagon
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Even Vlad's On-Board/Happy Birthday, MMP/You'd Be a Great Real Estate Agent/What's So...
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James Shaw: We're good at dealing with dangers like Covid, not so good with climate change
James Shaw says we're good at dealing with clear and present dangers like Covid-19, but not so good at dealing with climate change. The Climate Change Minister...
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Study reveals more Kiwis are thinking of changing careers
Covid's causing Kiwis to think about changing careers. A study by AUT Business School found the number of people who have no thoughts of leaving their job, has...
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IT expert finds issues with My Covid website 'within a few minutes'
A Christchurch IT expert has found security issues with the Government's My Covid website. The My Covid Record website is now accessible to the public, initially...
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Govt to unveil how health system will cope with Covid surge
The Government will today unveil how the hospital system will cope with an expected inundation of Covid-19 cases, with worst-case scenarios showing the region including...
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Far North and Waikato mayors frustrated at Level 3 extension
Frustration north and south of Auckland at the extension of lockdowns in Northland and Waikato. Both regions remain in Level Three until at least Monday night. Far...
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Pollies: 25 years of MMP and vaccine rates
Mark Mitchell and Stuart Nash joined Mike Hosking to discuss this and the week's politics news. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mike Hosking: The MIQ system only leads to unnecessary heartbreak
If the Government are prepared to let Sir Ian Taylor have a crack at his self-isolation trial, one can only hope they will give some of his fellow business colleagues...
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Rowing NZ chief on Comm Games ruling regarding compulsory sports
Each future Commonwealth Games is going to look very different. The Commonwealth Games federation has ruled that going forward, the only sports that will be compulsory...
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THE RE-WRAP: Stop Moaning. You Started It
FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from Tuesday on Newstalk ZB) Could Winston Be to Blame?/Anyone Else Feeling Frazzled?/Heartfelt MIQ Story/Thailand Not Quite...
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UK school bans teachers from using 'good' or 'bad' to describe behaviour
Is your child skilful or unskilful when it comes to their behaviour in school? Loughborough Amherst School in Leicestershire has banned their teachers from using...
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Chris Hipkins: Auckland situation remains 'serious'
A warning from Chris Hipkins that Covid-19 case numbers could escalate in Auckland, and pop up in other parts of the country. Cabinet will meet today to decide...
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Healthcare chief calls for Auckland's aged care residents to reconnect with loved ones
A call for those in Auckland's retirement villages to be able to reconnect with their loved ones. Most older people living alone can join another bubble during...
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Sir Billy Connolly: Iconic comedian on his new autobiography 'Windswept and Interesting'
Time to catch up with one of our favourite comedians. We all know the legendary Sir Billy Connolly; he began his career back in the 60s and became a household...
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Second Billie Eilish show encouraging for entertainment industry
Signs of life for the entertaining industry in this country. Billie Eilish has added a second show in New Zealand as part of her tour next year because there was...
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Mike Hosking: Time for some honesty over our Covid response
The Prime Minister has got to stop telling falsehoods. And if she insists on doing it, the media have got to start calling her out. In the midst of her ”you get...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Level that Never Ends
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Auckland Business Still Ignored/90 Percent and I Challenge You to Do the Same
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Rotorua principal suffers abuse from parents due to being vaccinated
One central North Island principal says he's copped flak for being vaccinated against Covid-19. School staff who have contact with students will have to be fully...
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Auckland CoC: Businesses feel neglected by the Government
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is concerned by what it calls a lack of care for businesses who are struggling. It wants guidance from the Government about no...
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Some push back from doctors expected over mandatory vaccinations
Doctors who refuse to get the Covid-19 vaccine may do their consultations online or over the phone. High-risk workers in the health and disability sector must be...
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Study finds cash incentives can raise vaccination rates by up to 4%
Proof that a cash incentive helps get your vaccination rates up, and it doesn't even have to break the bank. A Swedish study has found that just handing out 200...
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Dr Bloomfield: We must keep Auckland numbers low, vax numbers high
Dr Ashley Bloomfield is pleading for people to follow the rules of ongoing lockdowns in Auckland, Northland and Waikato. Waikato and Northland will remain at Level...
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Commentary Box: Jaw-dropping detail in Fury-Wilder fight photo
Shaquille O'Neal's face said it all in a jaw-droppingly good fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder on the weekend. The two heavyweights slugged out an instant...
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Mike Hosking: Covid response has descended into a farce
I'm not sure if you see things with a slightly more distant eye while you are on holiday, but last week seemed like a new low in the mess that is this lockdown. "Park...
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Minimum global corporate tax rate closer to becoming a reality
The idea of a minimum global corporate tax rate is becoming reality. A group of 136 countries, including New Zealand, has agreed to a landmark deal, which will...
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THE RE-WRAP: So... About Last Week
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) You Couldn't Make This Stuff Up/What's With the Gang Love?/Rumours Be Swirlin'/The Deal...
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Liam Lawson misses out on title in DTM finale
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has finished empty-handed after a dramatic finale to the DTM racing series in Germany. Lawson, who led the standings heading into the last...
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Andrew Little: Expect Covid numbers to look better in terms of unlinked cases
A glimmer of good news ahead of Cabinet's review of alert level settings and Auckland restrictions this afternoon. The Delta outbreak has seen infected people hospitalised...
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Pharmac announces agreement to buy Covid-19 antiviral oral drug Molnupiravir
Pharmac's announced an agreement to buy the Covid-19 antiviral oral drug Molnupiravir. The drug buying agency says it will be used to treat New Zealanders with...
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Wrapping the Week: Elimination strategy, vaccine debate, James Bond
Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson join Mike Yardley to wrap the week that was. The elimination strategy has officially been abandoned as Auckland began its phased move...
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Mike Yardley: Get protected, pronto
Like a thief in the night, or a drug courier, Delta’s deep leakage into the mighty Waikato is the kind of creep we could have done without. An incursion that’s...
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THE RE-WRAP: Just Get Jabbed
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Stop Being a Dick About it/Show's Off Again/Bottomly's an Arse/Upwardly Mobile Job Opportunity
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Overnight Covid vaccination centre opens in Auckland
It will be a long night for vaccinators at one Auckland vaccine centre. The Tamaki vaccination centre opened today and will be keep jabbing until 6.30 tomorrow...
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Whāngarei Mayor with latest on Covid case detected in the area
Northland is still awaiting more details about a covid case who visited the region earlier this week. The Auckland-based essential worker has tested positive for...
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Malaghan Institute Director: Antigen testing better late than never
The rollout of antigen testing is being described as better late than never. It's been approved for use in Auckland City, Middlemore and North Shore hospitals. It'll...
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Church leaders group: We are in a challenging position
Churches are the latest group to get caught up in the vaccinate debate. The Government's introducing vaccination certificates for large events and festivals from...
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Lincoln Agritech CEO on new water-saving tech for farmers
Hugely important tech for the farmer is about to get introduced to the world stage. Lincoln Agritech has developed what they call smarter irrigation tech which...
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Allergy NZ: Bans on allergens in schools isn't best practice
An allergy organisation says outright bans on allergens in schools and childcare centres aren't best practice. Allergy New Zealand says the bans are hard to uphold,...
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Mike Yardley: The Electoral Law review is borne out of shameless self-interest
I was pleasantly surprised that Stuart Nash and Mark Mitchell were in lock-step as to the Electoral Law review. The three biggies? The voting age, the parliamentary...
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Mike Yardley: Will Auckland hospitality survive to see vaccine certificates?
At last count, Auckland’s bleeding hospitality sector has haemorrhaged nearly three hundred million dollars since Delta came to town. That’s just Auckland alone,...
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David Downs: Cancer survivor turned speaker on his remarkable journey
David Downs’ story is a pretty remarkable one. The businessman was given a year to live in 2017 after he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. It...
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THE RE-WRAP: Can I Get an Outside Table?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Perhaps Too Much Toilet Talk?/Too Young to Vote/But Does it Actually Do Anything?
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James Bond returns to NZ screens
The wait is just about over for those in Alert Level Two. James Bond is back in cinemas for the 25th time. The new film, No Time Left To Die releases across most...
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Skills shortage, border opening mean businesses give Govt low marks in latest survey
The business sector appears to have turned sour against the Government. The Herald's Mood of the Boardroom is out this morning - and last year the CEOs of our...
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Real estate provider offers $10k discount on apartments if fully vaccinated
One real estate provider is offering people a sweet incentive to get vaccinated. Auckland's Urban Collective will give people a $10,000 discount on any apartment...
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Public health expert: It's in everyone's interest to get gangs vaccinated
The Government has confirmed "quite a number" of people in the latest outbreak are gang members. Public health expert Colin Tukuitonga told Mike Yardley it's now...
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Epidemiologist: Concerns about how quickly Delta could spread around NZ
Concern about how quickly Delta could spread around the country. Cases have been reported in Karāpiro and Kāwhia - well south of the Level Three border -- and a...
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