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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.
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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100 arrested as Trump deploys troops in LA
Unrest is spreading in the US over immigrant deportations. Donald Trump is sending hundreds of US Marines and has ordered 2000 more National Guard troops to go...
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Mike's Minute: The Council valuations are crap
So, the great rates upset has begun to unfold. Auckland this week got its long-awaited council valuations. Why people get excited about them, I have no idea. It's...
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New rideshare option pulls into the NZ market
A new rideshare option is skidding into the New Zealand market. Bolt, hailing from Europe, is promising better deals for both drivers and customers, while challenging...
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"In good shape": Meridian assuages fears of a winter power shortage
It’s unlikely New Zealand will be in for a repeat of last year’s power shortage. Our winter stocks are in better shape thanks to improved lake levels, extra gas...
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Pollies: Stronger anti-stalking bill's 'a win' for women's safety, MP says
The select committee process has proven useful in substantially strengthening anti-stalking laws. Originally proposals on making it an offence had a maximum penalty...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Ups and Downs of Home Ownership
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Why Are My Rates This?/Poking Pike Again/You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here, But.../A...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of June, we've got a new mental health report that shows the $1.9 billion spent has seemingly...
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Farmers expected to 'open their wallets' at Fieldays
Fieldays kicks off at Mystery Creek today. The rural sector’s somewhat bullish from its record profits across dairy and red meat, and pundits are expecting farmers...
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High specialist vacancy rates cause concern as overdose fatalities grow
Experts say specialist addiction and mental health services need rapid improvement. New research from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has found three...
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"Some great growth": Franchising celebrated as a cornerstone of NZ economy
New Zealand's $47.2 billion franchise sector is being celebrated. Today marks the first World Franchise Day. The model first took shape in New Zealand in the 1970s...
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"Makes a lot more sense": Govt agrees to strengthen anti-stalking legislation
Assurance stronger anti-stalking laws are the right move to protect victims. Originally proposals on making it an offence had a maximum penalty of five years in...
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Mike's Minute: We are too reliant on pine trees
The problem with committing to things that may well come back to haunt you, is down the track, at some point, the mistake starts to hit you in the face a bit and...
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Shaun Johnson aims to "offer a bit of perspective" in new weekly show
Warriors legend Shaun Johnson will be back on our screens – this time, without a rugby ball in hand. He’s supercharging his fledgling media career, fronting a new...
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THE RE-WRAP: Things Could Be Worse
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And In Some Places, They Are/Some Places Are Even Betterer/No Wonder They're Flocking...
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Demand outstrips supply as more seek to buy businesses
Now is the time to sell your business. According to ABC Business Sales, the number of buyers enquiring about purchases is up 30%. Demand is currently outstripping...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of June, it's good news Tuesday, so we have good news on our teaching numbers, business sales, and...
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Solar company expands construction to Canterbury, more sites on the way
Solar energy company Lodestone is expanding to the South Island. It's constructing a solar farm in Canterbury's Clandeboye, with first generation expected next...
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"Time to move": Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby
Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it. He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end...
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Tourism industry "buoyed" by $13.5m funding boost
A tick of approval for the Government's new tourism funding boost, aiming to generate an extra $300 million in spending. Minister Louise Upston's announced a $13.5...
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"A country that's becoming corrupt": Organised crime "seeps" across NZ
New Zealand's heading down a precarious road of corruption, with organised crime networks targeting our institutions and borders. An independent advisory panel...
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"Bolstering the numbers": Govt works to make teaching an attractive career
The Education Minister says several factors are at play in making teaching an increasingly attractive career option. New figures released to Newstalk ZB show the...
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Mike's Minute: Hospo - a boom or a bust?
We got the press release recently from the Restaurant Association where they said there were flat sales, cost pressures and regional divergence was the theme. I...
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New “Parent Boost” visa will encourage parents to join their families and move to NZ
The government will allow a 'Parent Boost' visa from September. It will grant parents of citizens multi-entry access for five years, with the opportunity for renewal...
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Former Aussie PM admits his own support funds have left people dependent on the government
Steve Price and Mike Hosking discuss the impacts of Scott Morrison’s COVID policies and support for Australian citizens. Morrison provided relief money for countless...
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Australian Naval Ship disrupts Wi-Fi in Wellington
There are plenty of questions after an Australian naval ship accidentally blocked internet and radio services across parts of the country. It's understood the radar...
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National Guard called to LA to stop anti-deportation protesters
Large-scale protests have erupted in Los Angeles in response to ICE deportations set up by President Trump to crack down on illegal immigrants. The National Guard...
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THE RE-WRAP: Is This Actually Their Year?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) You Can't Argue with a Performance Like That/People Will Always Go to Good Places/Where...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 9th of June, the Government is making changes to parent visas so will this actually change anything?...
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Principals given too much freedom: PPTA President calls for tighter spending guidelines
Little guidance around how money is spent on principals' wellbeing, is being seen as a key cause for excessive state-school spending. A report from the Office...
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Chris Luxon discusses the gas and power situation in New Zealand
Mike Hoskings and Prime Minister Chris Luxon sat down in the studio this morning for a discussion on electricity and gas in New Zealand. “The oil and gas ban was...
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Mike's Minute: Why do we still listen to polls?
The polling industry, whose only answer to fairly obvious questions seems to be “this is just a snapshot in time”, may have trouble explaining the past week of polling...
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Mark the Week: Polls are the joke of the week
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. David Seymour: 7/10 In Britain, debating...
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Mike's Minute: I've struggled with the Jacinda Ardern book
I've struggled with a couple of authors this week – Jacinda Ardern and Jake Tapper. What I struggle with is one of them is making money out of the fact they made...
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Musk calls to impeach Trump as breakdown spirals
The public breakdown between the Donald Trump and Elon Musk is snowballing - as the Tesla CEO calls for the US President's impeachment. Musk criticised Donald Trump's...
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Wrapping the Week: Celebrating Radio Awards success
Kate Hakesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. Newstalk ZB won big at last night’s Radio and Podcast Awards, claiming Station...
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"Expect a good game": Chiefs to face Blues in qualifying final clash
The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are upon us. The three-week series kicks off tonight, and the Chiefs are currently sitting in the top spot on the table. They’ll...
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THE RE-WRAP: Unrecommended Reading
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Bad Books/MarkTheWeek/It's Not What We Win.../Switch Fever/Skoda Watch
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"Confidence is returning": Manufacturing revenue, profitability on the rise
Positive news from the manufacturing sector. Data from inventory management software company Unleashed shows that both revenue and profitability is up. In the...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 6 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of June, the farce in Parliament over the Te Pati Māori MPs is over and we can finally get back to...
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"Problematic": Study reveals 'concerning' number of mislabelled vape products
Researchers say the Vape industry and regulators needs to show they're taking consumer safety seriously. A study in today's Medical Journal shows more than half...
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IRD takes action as at least $9b owed in unpaid taxes
Inland Revenue's cracking down on unpaid tax bills. It's been allocated an extra $35 million in Budget 25 to boost its tax compliance and collection activities. The...
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"Look for new opportunities": Govt seeks to bolster gas supplies
A focus on boosting our gas supply in the short-term from the Resources Minister. New Zealand's gas reserves have dropped by 27% over the past year. Last month,...
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Privileges Committee "stood its ground" on Te Pati Māori punishment, Collins says
Satisfaction the Privileges Committee stood its ground over Te Pati Māori's viral haka in Parliament. The harshest sanctions in Parliament's history have been...
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Starmer signals potential U-turn regarding Winter Fuel Payments
Keir Starmer has signalled a potential U-turn regarding the winter energy payments. Back in March, the UK government changed the rules for the Winter Fuel Payment,...
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Mike’s Minute: Was smokefree a failure or partially successful?
There seems to be increasing reportage, based around some new research, that our dream of being smokefree is up in smoke. 2025 is the year when we were aiming to...
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"Pretty special": Matt Payne unpacks superb Supercars season start
Kiwi Supercars driver Matt Payne has had a dream start to the season. He’s been racing under Grove and Penrite, and has already racked up three wins for the season. It’s...
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THE RE-WRAP: Enough of These Dumb Polls Already
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Ignore, Ignore and Ignore Again/The Smoke-Free Smokescreen/Another Thing to Ignore/What...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 5 June 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of June, we're finally making ground when it comes to clearing the backlog in our courts. And when...
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"Really connected into the values of the game": NZR CEO discusses new sponsor
New Zealand Rugby have secured a new sponsor. They’ve partnered with American company Gallagher Insurance, who’s logo will appear on both the training and match...
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Grocery Commission seeks to simplify code, disrupt power imbalance
The Commerce Commission's making moves to level the playing field in the grocery sector. It's found the big supermarket players are shovelling in billions of dollars...
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Criminal courts making strong gains in reducing backlog
The Courts Minister is chuffed at improvements to the backlog in Auckland's criminal district courts. The latest Government figures show a 26% reduction over the...
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"Stars have aligned": Govt rejects ban on cruise ships in Milford Sound
Good news for tourism operators in Milford Sound, as the Government rejects plans to ban cruise ships More than $15 million has been invested into infrastructure...
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"This is a distraction": Bishop hopes for swift resolution of Te Pāti Māori sanctions debate
Parliament's picking up where it left off last month, debating proposed sanctions on three Te Pāti Māori MPs. The Privileges Committee's suggested Rawiri Waititi...
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Homeowners warned to brace for insurance levy hike
The Insurance Council's highlighting the tough balancing act facing the Government, over the Natural Hazard Commission insurance fund shortfall. The Government...
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Mike's Minute: Some good energy news for winter, for once
Christmas came early for Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. They get to do business. In fact, they get to do business in a country where you would have thought doing business...
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Pollies: Politicians unconcerned with with clashing poll results
Politicians aren’t worrying too much about the latest poll results. There were starkly different results in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll and 1News-Verian poll...
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THE RE-WRAP: Feeling Good?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Green Shoots! Green Shoots!/Hot Showers All Round/Dodgy Data/And In Other Dodgy Data...
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Tweaks still to be made as Foodstuffs' facial recognition trial gets tick of approval
Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial might have the tick of approval overall, but there's still work to do. The Privacy Commission's ruled the trial...
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Report reveals "a lot of gaps" in NZ's infrastructure best practice
Renewing existing infrastructure rather than investing in new shiny projects is the best way to go, according to a new report co-produced by the Helen Clark Foundation...
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Rugby’s new breakaway league has to battle "strong headwinds" to succeed
New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol admits their members have been approached to join a new global breakaway club competition. R360 —backed by...
