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"Life-saving and and life-changing": Calls to expand funding of diabetes monitoring technology
Thousands of cases of amputation and vision loss could be prevented thanks to diabetes monitoring technology. Continuous Glucose Monitors, or CGMs, have been funded...
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European nations cast watchful eye over NZ's educational reforms
European nations are eyeing New Zealand’s education overhaul as a model for their own reforms. Education Minister Erica Stanford's implemented new curriculums,...
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"Close to the bottom": Will today's OCR cut be the last?
The Reserve Bank's set to slash the Official Cash rate today but the big question is whether today's cut will be the last. The final OCR decision of the year is...
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Red tape continues to tie up agriculture and horticulture sectors despite govt's promises
Red tape continues to tie up New Zealand's agriculture and horticultural sectors. Animal and Plant Health NZ's annual survey finds nearly half its members feel...
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"Doesn't make sense": Govt looks to ease confusion and scrap regional councils
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says regional councils add layers of confusion, as he looks to scrap them. Consultation's open on the proposal which would see...
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Mike's Minute: Are banks behaving badly or not?
Regular listeners will be aware of my ongoing angst over banks and whether or not they are legit players in our marketplace. The Reserve Bank this week, in one...
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Will anything come of the latest Ukraine peace proposal?
Counter-proposals to the US-peace plan for Russia's invasion of Ukraine are emerging as European, US, and Ukrainian officials hash out discussions in Switzerland. Russia's...
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THE RE-WRAP: It's Only a Market If People Participate
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Otherwise It's Just hot Air/In Edgecumbe's Backyard, Apparently/Checking Off Your Dog's...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of November, the Government is introducing mandatory building warranties, and we have news on the...
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"Living the dream": Tom Bewley unpacks 'up and down year' in racing
One young Kiwi racer is living his dream. 18-year-old Tom Bewley competed for the first time in the Porsche GT3 Sprint Challenge Series in Australia, finishing...
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Why are we spending so much on our pets?
Kiwis are now spending a reported $1.8 billion a year on their pets. Insurance, food, grooming, and daycare make up the bulk of the spending, with luxuries and...
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"No big drama": Covid Inquiry Chair brushes off top-level resignations
The head of Phase Two of New Zealand's Covid Inquiry says turnover is 'perfectly natural' as it loses two of its high-ranking officials. Executive Director Andrew...
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Fears new construction requirements will create an 'unintentional monopoly'
Fears the Government's new construction requirements will unintentionally create a monopoly. The Government's announced mandatory warranties for new homes three...
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"Modest gains": Positive signs as number of job ads rises slightly
The job market remains in a tough spot despite modest improvements. The latest Seek NZ Employment Report finds job ad volumes have risen 1% for the fourth consecutive...
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"Holding organisations accountable": Govt uses 'new approach' with social investment funding
There’s confidence the Social Investment Fund is assisting organisations that will effectively help at-risk youth. It's allocating $50 million into programmes for...
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THE RE-WRAP: F1 Standings Explained
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Well... Sort Of/Welcome Back Woodo/Now Prize for Third/Old Fashioned Inquiry-Off/Time to...
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Mike's Minute: Britain's COVID enquiry highlights Labour's mistakes
The overarching view of the British Covid inquiry is that lockdown did not need to happen. Their inquiry is different to our two For a start, the key players turned...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 24th of November, National have their first 2026 election policy of increased Kiwi contributions....
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ComBox: Auckland FC, All blacks and the Las Vegas GP
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Auckland FC were not at their best as they struggled...
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Christchurch added as host city in next year's Rugby League World Cup
Christchurch has been added to the list of cities hosting games for next year's Rugby League World Cup. The city joins Australia and Papua New Guinea as hosts for...
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Black Friday: Xero Country Manager urges consumers to shop at smaller businesses
There are calls for shoppers to choose smaller businesses this black Friday, and holiday season. Data from accounting service - Xero - reveals shifting just 10%...
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'A good announcement': KiwiSaver Head backs Government pledge
A promise to increase Kiwisaver rates is being described as a fundamentally good move - even if there's more to do. National says it will lift default contributions...
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Prime Minister says he is confident he will lead National at next year's election
Chris Luxon says he is confident that he will lead National in next year's general election. A hit in the polls raised questions about his leadership last week,...
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Push for NZTA to be given the power to impound unsafe trucks.
A push for NZTA to be given the same powers as Police - to impound unsafe trucks. The trucking industry wants tougher rules, after an Auckland operator was jailed...
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Mike's Minute: We need to understand debt better
There is a growing idea in economic circles in America that young people might never own anything. It's based on the recent news that a new car average price cracked...
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Mark the Week: This week could have been so different for the All Blacks
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. Uber: 3/10 The Supreme Court may have...
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Mike's Minute: Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner we need
Would we be asking the questions of Police Commissioner Richard Chambers if we hadn't been dealing with McSkimming and Coster and Co.? From my dealings with Chambers,...
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Less 'negative noise' as F1 touches down in Vegas
Formula 1 is touching down in Vegas amid the bright lights of Sin City. Lando Norris is currently in the lead, holding a 24-point buffer over McLaren teammate Oscar...
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Wrapping the Week: Kate's concerns about Winston and the media
It's Friday once again which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the cost of living in the United...
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Turners defies economic headwinds with record profit
Turners Automotive seems to be continuing to defy the odds, both with the economy and the second-hand market. They’ve posted a record $21.9 million profit, up 13%...
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Bush pays tribute to partnership with Cheney in funeral speech
George W. Bush has paid a fond farewell to his friend and former Vice President, Dick Cheney. The former Republican President has spoken at Cheney's funeral at...
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THE RE-WRAP: Is Winston Alright?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Just the Usual Bullshit/Can't Wear Tinfoil Hats Down a Mine/Chambers Feels the Heat/Mark...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of November, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the drop in victims of violent crime and how...
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All Blacks final clash against Wales just a 'box to tick' - Elliott Smith
A revamped All Blacks side has been tasked with maintaining an almost 72-year unbeaten legacy against Wales on Sunday morning in Cardiff. Three players —captain...
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"Totally unacceptable" delay may influence charges against Pike River officials
There’s a belief that the delay in investigating the Pike River mine disaster will influence the Crown's decision on charging those responsible. Police believe...
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Peters rejects claims of a crumbling coalition after flipping stance on Regulatory Standards Act
Winston Peters says the Coalition is doing just fine after his change of position on ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill. The NZ First Leader says next year he will...
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"Huge win": Govt reduces serious violent crime victims by nearly 40k
The Justice Minister isn't resting on his laurels following optimistic new crime data. The Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147 thousand victims of serious...
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Italy cracks down on influencers with new code of conduct, registration
Italian influencers are subject to new rules. AGCOM, the Italian Communications Authority, has implemented a plan that forces relevant influencers to register and...
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Rewarding and soul crushing: Paige talks success and making music
Five years after the release of her debut EP ‘Always Growing’, Paige Tapara’s music has taken her around the world. She’s a big deal in Korea —‘Always Growing’...
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Riding the wave: NZ's 'Great Rides' deliver billion dollar boost to regional economies
New Zealand's top cycle trails are pumping more than $1.2 billion a year into local economies. New data shows visitor spend attributed to the country's 23 Great...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Boats Are Coming
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Early Christmas Ferry Tale/Cone-ageddon Continues/One Lone Voice/The Reviews Are In/What...
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New AI tool aims to ease admin load of doctors and health workers
Doctors in Health New Zealand's emergency departments could soon be saving precious time with the roll out of a helpful AI tool. AI technology Heidi creates a written...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of November, Minister for Rail Winston Peters discusses the new ferry deal and whether the timeline...
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"Don't answer": ERO asks parents to support school phone ban by ignoring calls, texts from kids
Schools need more support from parents to get the most out a student phone ban. A "phones away for the day" policy's been in place since Term Two last year. An...
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Push to keep youth from vaping's "paying dividends", Associate Health Minister says
There’s encouraging evidence that the "cool" component of vaping among young people is shifting. The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey shows smoking prevalence...
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"A solution at all ends": Govt's interisland ferry project comes in under budget
Minister for Rail Winston Peters believes the binned iRex ferry plan would have meant major infrastructure issues that are no longer a worry. He's announced the...
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Discussion of puberty blockers should be removed from the 'political arena', GP says
A registered GP has concerns about the issue of puberty blockers being handled by politicians. No child or young person experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence...
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Pollies: Greens pledge to axe mining projects - does Labour agree?
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mike Hosking was joined by Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell to delve into the biggest political stories of the week...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of November, BusinessNZ is calling for cross-party vision and a solid plan to strengthen New Zealand...
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"Turning this business around": Sanford posts record annual profit
A big turnaround for fisheries company Sanford with the reveal of their latest profits. They’ve reported an after-tax profit of $63.7 million – a 224% increase...
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Game-changing new headgear aims to keep young rugby players safe
New game-changing headgear has been developed to protect junior rugby players. After more than a decade of study into the causes and consequences of head collisions...
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Strong 'collective vision' needed to avoid a dire economic future, report reveals
Bold, bipartisan centred planning is key to ensuring New Zealand doesn't succumb to the effects of a dwindling population and economic growth. A new BusinessNZ...
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Right idea, 'woefully bad' execution: Govt's business start up grant shows little return
A welfare expert says one of the Government's grants is a good idea in principle. The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business start up grant has dished out...
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"Real concern": NZ's opioid use picks up, begins to follow global trends
There are concerns overseas opioid abuse trends are taking hold here. The Drug Detection Agency's data for the three months to September finds opioids showed up...
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Economic turmoil plays 'big part' in high rate of apprentices dropping out
A weak construction industry's done nothing to help low completion rates among apprenticeships. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says more than half...
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Mike's Minute: This is why the govt shouldn't mess with markets
This is how we end up in trouble. Things are said that aren't challenged. Here's the headline: "NZ will be dumping ground for high emission cars". That was a claim...
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THE RE-WRAP: The World Has Spoken On Clean Cars
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And So Has Mike/Wellington On the Move/They'll Never Own Anything/Oh Good. Another Cafe/Not...
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"Devil's in the details": UK Govt plans major immigration overhaul
The UK Government's confirmed plans for a major overhaul of the country's immigration system to stem the flow of illegal immigration. Asylum seekers will need to...
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Mike's Minute: Can the Opportunity Party succeed?
Well, welcome back Opportunity. I think I have that right. Opportunity is the former "The Opportunities Party". Now it's just "The Opportunity Party". It has a...
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"Equally important": Former Australian PM talks geopolitics, relations with US and China
International relations and geopolitics have become increasingly complex in the last few decades, many countries in the Pacific pulled between China and the United...
