Mike Hosking Breakfast
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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
6am–9am weekdays
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.
There are many sides to Mike. He’s ambitious and insightful, a family man and loving husband, a news junkie and social influencer.
His quick wit, intelligent conversation and bold approach ensure the audience is up to date and informed as they plough into their busy day.
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Mike's Minute: ACC and the work from home legal case
The ACC vs union work from home legal case is a good one and it became even better after the Westpac dispute in Australia last week. There are two bits to these...
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Mark the Week: A good week for NZ Inc.
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. NZ Inc.: 7/10 A good week. Building consents,...
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'Mayhem': Thousands of US flights delayed as Govt shutdown continues
The ongoing US federal government shutdown could stop many Americans returning home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The shutdown's now the longest in US...
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Mike's Minute: The PM lacked a backbone this week
Another missed opportunity this week driven by fear and blunt honesty, or lack of it. When asked on Wednesday in Parliament whether the Government was going to...
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Wrapping the Week: Michelin stars and bullying Mike
It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discuss the ongoing saga with Netball NZ and Dame...
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THE RE-WRAP: Playing Hardball with the Homeless
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Heartless Hosk/Everyone's On It/Mark the Week/What a Star Gets You/Going for the Supreme...
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All Blacks expect "extremely tough battle" in Scotland clash
The All Blacks take on sometime rivals Scotland in the second leg of their potential Grand Slam tour. After a strong finish to put away Ireland in Chicago, the...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th of November, changes are coming to the film industry’s rebates and there are two major announcements...
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Kiwis hop the ditch to face Toa Samoa in Pacific Championship final
The Pacific Championship wraps this weekend with Sunday’s decider between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa. The Kiwis dominated Tonga last week in front of a record 39,000...
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Huntly stockpile plan gives NZ 'another 10 years' to solve power crisis
Our largest electricity gentailer is welcoming two major announcements for the energy sector. The Government's announced it’s widening the scope of its $200 million...
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Trump's tariffs at risk as Supreme Court weighs up legality
One of Bill Clinton's former top officials says a crucial Supreme Court decision on tariffs probably won't go Donald Trump's way. The court's due to make a decision...
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"Always welcome": Film sector in favour of relaxed rebate guidelines
Good news for our screen sector as it looks to become more competitive globally. The Government's set to lower the minimum spend for feature films to qualify for...
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Mike's Minute: Quality is recession proof
I am hoping events this week, at least in some small way, teach us all a simple economic lesson or two. Lesson 1: the red meat numbers. We export a fortune in...
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Assessing Ardern: David Cohen on balance and presenting both sides in 'Jacinda: The Untold Stories'
One of New Zealand's most polarising leaders, the debate around former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues to rage two years after her resignation. She led...
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THE RE-WRAP: The People Have Spoken
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) U.S. Swings Back/Always Make Good Stuff/The Other Ardern Book/Are CEOs Paid Too Much?...
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Gold mine in Central Otago one step closer after securing key permit
Australian mining company Santana is a crucial step closer to opening its controversial proposed gold mine near Cromwell. Officials have granted a 30-year mining...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 6th of November, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis discusses the rising unemployment rate. ACT...
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"Less likely to solider on": Use of sick leave on the rise
Those who are in work are taking more sick leave. New research by Southern Cross Health Insurance and Business NZ has found an average staff member took almost...
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Is Zohran Mamdani the answer to the Democrats' problems?
The pressure is on Zohran Mamdani following his landslide victory in New York City's mayoral election. The 34-year-old democratic socialist has become the city's...
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ACT continues pushing for refunds for uni's compulsory Māori course
Auckland University's completely ruled out refunds for its now-scrapped compulsory Treaty and Māori culture courses. The university's making the courses optional...
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Willis highlights economic positives despite rising unemployment rate
The Economic Growth Minister's confident the economy will turn a corner soon. Unemployment's reached 5.3% in the September quarter – the highest it's been since...
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Mike's Minute: You win in court but suffer financially - how does that work?
Here is a line up: Alex Salmond, former head of Scotland, Dame Noeline Taurua, and Siouxsie Wiles, as in the microbiologist. The Salmond family is wanting their...
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Pollies: Banning homelessness in CBDs would be 'irresponsible', Labour MP says
Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into the biggest political developments thus far. Labour has raised the question of if the...
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THE RE-WRAP: People Who Like Meetings...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) ...Are Not the People I Like/Comparing Crime-Free Capitals/Making the Innocent Pay/About...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5th of November, unemployment is expected to rise – have we reached the peak? Chris Bishop has some...
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Govt takes steps towards energy resilience with new Fuel Security Plan
Shane Jones says the Government's new Fuel Security Plan will ensure there's a reliable source of fuel in case of global or domestic disruption. The plan focuses...
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Influential former US Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, from the complications of pneumonia, and cardiac and vascular disease. George W Bush says his VP's...
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"We need a game changer": Conditional support for ban on homelessness in CBDs
Auckland's central business association is backing a ban on homelessness in city centres – with conditions. During Question Time in Parliament yesterday, Labour...
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Unemployment set to edge higher despite improving job market
Unemployment's set to edge higher despite signs of the job market improving. Stats NZ data, due out this morning, is expected to show the unemployment rate reached...
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Govt's proposal of more concerts at Eden Park could net Auckland millions
The Government wants more concerts at Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has written to Auckland Council seeking feedback on allowing up to...
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Hitting the road: New vehicle registrations on the rise
An increase in car sales could be a sign of consumer confidence returning. More than 14-thousand new vehicles were registered last month – up 13.5% on October last...
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Louvre heist: Petty thieves seemingly responsible for crown jewel theft
The Louvre heist seems to have been carried out not by an organised crime syndicate, but by petty criminals. Four thieves last month raided the world’s most-visited...
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Mike's Minute: Is NZ full of chronic pessimists?
Here's a question for you, about us: Are we chronic pessimists? Just when will it be a good time to buy a large household item? The ANZ Consumer Confidence figures...
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THE RE-WRAP: Come On, Guys. Cheer Up
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Who Told You Everything Was Terrible?/Hosk VS Home/Why Would Australia Want to Fix Climate...
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‘The decision is not clear’: Lawson on F1 seat fight ahead of Brazil GP
Liam Lawson says his future in Formula One remains unclear and he expects performance over the final five race weekends to decide his fate. In an exclusive interview...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of November, we've got good business news when it comes to lending and spending, as well as the building...
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Rise in residential building consents "welcome news" for the sector
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the construction sector with the latest rise in residential building consents. New home consents in the year to...
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How will the rain impact today's Melbourne Cup?
This afternoon's Melbourne Cup is expected to be on the slower side due to forecast rain. Up to 40 millimetres is expected to fall at Flemington through the day. New...
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"Didn't make a difference": Education Minister unpacks scrapping of Treaty teaching clause
The Education Minister says requiring boards to implement the Treaty hasn't made any difference in practice. Erica Stanford has confirmed plans to scrap a clause...
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'Favourable' signs for the economy as lending rises and missed payments fall
Positive signs about our economic recovery in the latest lending data. New figures from credit bureau service Centrix shows a rise in lending, including a 21% rise...
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"No jurisdiction is safe": Govt called to do more to protect Kiwis against scams
There are calls for a coordinated response to get on top of rising fraud operations. Crypto exchange Swyftx is warning scam networks have evolved into a new form...
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THE RE-WRAP: You Don't Get Your Own Truth
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We Used to Like You. Now I'm Not So Sure/Don't Forget Your Roots/Also, Don't Go To Australia/There's...
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Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal is Running Roughshod
Explain this to me. Which clause of the Treaty is the Waitangi Tribunal using when they suggest the Government recognise second generation Maori for citizenship? John...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 3rd of November, Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since being reinstated as the Silver...
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ComBox: Dame Noeline Taurua's return, Auckland FC and the LA Dodgers
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Dame Noeline Taurua makes her return to Netball....
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Luxon hopeful that Trump will take up his offer for a round of golf in NZ
Chris Luxon reckons Donald Trump will take up his offer, of a round of golf in New Zealand. The Prime Minister's back in the country, after attending the ASEAN and...
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Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since the saga began
Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down...
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US Government shutdown continues as unpaid airport staff stop turning up for work
The US Government shutdown has reached 32 days, 3 days away from the longest in history. President Donald Trump seems to be on-track to break his own record after...
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Head of Infrastructure Delivery on new wards for hospitals across NZ
The Government's turning to rapid off-site building, to add 140 extra beds to hospitals around the country. It's announced new wards will be constructed off-site...
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Mike's Minute: Paul Goldsmith cannot regulate the internet
Tell me how Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith is going to sort the unsortable? The Broadcasting Standards Authority has, deliberately or not, opened a box of...
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Mike's Minute: More MP's? What on Earth are they thinking?
For a group that normally seems to nail ideas and present them well, the New Zealand Initiative this week went off-piste with their "MMP After 30 Years" report....
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Wrapping the week: Glenn celebrates 30 years in the business
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the difficulties of men's white shirts...
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THE RE-WRAP: No, Minister
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Just Because We Voted for It, Doesn't Mean We Want It/Saving the World Is a Process/Mark...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 31st of October, Fonterra Chair Miles Hurrell on the sale of their consumer business. All Black Ethan...
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Mark the Week: Fonterra's mega-sale and the Noeline Taurua saga
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. Bill Gates: 8/10 When a disciple of the cause...
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'Totally engrossed': Big weekend of motorsport ahead at Hampton Downs
There's a big weekend ahead on the motorsport front at Hampton Downs. It's the second edition of the 'Nextgen' NZ championship - designed to reinvent the national...
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Real Estate Institute highlights confidence in 'farm sales'
New data has been released on 'farm sales' across the country. The real estate institute highlighted confidence in the primary sector - with buyers focusing on 'infrastructure...
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Final charter of Kiwifruit season underway after record-breaking crop haul
The final charter for the Kiwifruit season has set sail. This is Zespri's 60th vessel for the year to 50 different markets. This season's crop has broken records,...
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Security Analyst says US nuclear testing would threaten global stability
There's an assurance that Trump won't follow through with his nuclear weapon testing comments. The US President posted on social media saying he has no choice but...
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Fonterra Chief Exec. relieved to see farmers support Lactalis sale
The boss of Fonterra is relieved to see so many farmers back the Lactalis sale. Almost 90-percent of votes backed the 4.2 billion dollar deal, that will see the...
