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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Jude Ball: Concerning driver in youth vaping
A first of its kind University of Otago study has revealed worrying misconceptions among our teens about vaping. The study found widespread belief that vaping will...
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Steve Price: Melbourne sees 25,000 protesting Australia Day
Australians came out in their thousands yesterday when protesting to change the date of Australia Day. Melbourne saw around 25,000 people turn out for the event,...
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Desert Road closure: 75% sales increase for Ohakune businesses
Ohakune is basking in the closure of Desert Road, as businesses are reaping the benefits of a detour. The Mountain Rocks Café & Bar owner Karl Christensen said...
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THE RE-WRAP: We're Being Ruled by a Push-Me-Pull-You
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) That's No Way to Run a Country/Are Teens Sicker?/Russia's Not Exactly On the Run/Hello?...
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David Worsley: Anti-doping casts a shadow on Australian Open final
Jannik Sinner has defended his Grand Slam title in Melbourne overnight, beating German Alexander Zverev. Saturday evening saw Madison Keys throw a spanner in the...
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Mangawhai didn't know 'carnage' tornado was coming
Major clean up is happening today in Mangawhai after a severe tornado rolled through the Northland town. Fire and Emergency Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2025
Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 January. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio,...
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Peter Dunne: Treaty Principles Bill oral submissions underway
Parliament is back to business today and straight into it with oral submissions for the Treaty Principles Bill. Today's speakers, including Andrew Little, Denis...
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Why do Kiwi's pay international prices for dairy?
The cost of dairy is climbing for consumers - the Global Dairy Trade auction seeing a 1.4% across the board. Why are the prices continuing to trend up? Infometrics...
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Trump 2.0: Could California become an independent country?
California's secretary of state has approved an effort to gather signatures for a vote in 2028 on whether the state should leave the US and become an independent...
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'Trump bump' positive for US businesses
The United States has stood out as the only major economy experiencing significant expansion amid Global PMIs. The economic health indicator was a mixed bag for...
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'Breathtaking tennis': Keys claims semifinal win, pulls through to Aussie Open final
We’ve reached the pointy end of the Australian Open. Aryna Sabalenka will meet American Madison Keys in the final of the Australian tennis Open women's draw on...
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Ryan Bridge: Make movies short again
The Oscars nominations have come out and guess what? Wicked the Musical with Ariana Grande is on the list for Best Picture. It's two hours and 40 minutes long....
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Wrapping the Week: Does NZ have a culture of saying 'no'?
2025 is underway, and Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson joined Ryan Bridge to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the growing lengths of films, Donald Trump’s first...
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Dropping number on the benefit is an "absolute win" - former WINZ boss
There’s encouraging Jobseeker data for the long-term. Just over 33,000 people cancelled their benefits after finding work in the six months to December, up 22%...
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THE RE-WRAP: Chris VS Christopher
FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from Thursday on Newstalk ZB) The Wrong Time for Jandals/Don't Like It? Just Move/Do Davos from Home/Movies Have Always Been...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 24 January 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 24th of January, Resources Minister Shane Jones tells Ryan Bridge the Government wants to open up conservation...
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"Fantastic": Govt's new foreign investment agency is 'overdue'
There's belief a new agency focused on driving up foreign investment is well overdue. The Government is creating Invest New Zealand to attract overseas investors...
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Should New Zealand privatise its healthcare?
David Seymour is making it clear the country can't just wait around for change. The ACT party leader is delivering his State of the Nation address in Auckland today. Our...
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"End of an era": Financial concerns see the Winter Games come to a stop
The largest snow sports event in the southern hemisphere is no more. The Winter Games have been held annually in Queenstown and Wanaka over the last 15 years. But...
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"We need to get over ourselves": Shane Jones defends mining on DOC land
Shane Jones says Kiwis need to get over themselves as he looks to open mining on Department of Conservation land. The Prime Minister yesterday defended his intention...
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Ryan Bridge: Our economy is still in the wilderness
So we have an inflation number, which is better than not knowing, but it doesn’t tell us much. 2.2 percent for the year to December, no change from the quarter before...
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"Fantastic woman": Italian PM forges strong relationship with Trump
A strong relationship is being forged between Italy and the United States. Donald Trump has called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a “fantastic woman”, and...
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"Overwhelming": Luciane Buchanan on the monumental success of 'The Night Agent'
A Kiwi actress is making waves on international screens. Luciane Buchanan began her rise to fame in her teens, but it was the last few years where her career really...
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"Quite anonymous": NZ's most stolen car likely due to 'plentiful' numbers
The Toyota Aqua has held onto its title for the third year in a row. The hatchback is New Zealand’s most stolen car, making up 8% of all stolen vehicle claims in...
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THE RE-WRAP: Low Inflation Doesn't Solve Everything
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) But I Thought.../Trump Hasn't Quite Achieved World Peace Just Yet/Hot Aquas/All This...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 23rd of January, Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich tells Ryan Bridge the OCR and mortgage rates will continue...
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Luxon expected to lay out economic 'theory of growth' in State of the Nation speech
Economic growth and recovery is expected to be front of mind as the Prime Minister prepares to address business leaders in Auckland today. Christopher Luxon will...
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Ukraine seeks safety guarantees for any potential peace deal
There's scepticism over whether European countries would be willing to provide more security in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has warned of imposing high levels...
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Inflation stabilises, gives banks confidence to cut interest rates
The latest inflation rate is giving confidence to cut interest rates. Stats NZ figures show the inflation rate for the year to December hasn't changed, sticking...
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Canterbury bucks national trends with skyhigh building consent numbers
There's no surprise from the Christchurch Mayor that construction is booming in Canterbury. The region's councils consented about 6,500 homes in the year to November...
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Tourist troubles and visa struggles: Govt seeks to pull more Chinese visitors
There's a push for the Government to focus on increasing tourist numbers to maximise economic growth. Nicola Willis —the minister now charged with driving the growth...
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"Drinking in a very different way": 'Zebra striping' picks up steam with Kiwis
A recent UK health trend is growing in popularity for Kiwis. Zebra striping means alternating between alcohol and a no or low-alcohol drink while socialising. Independent...
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THE RE-WRAP: Neverending News That's Not News
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Made You Click/Vaping the Lesser of Two Evils/We Decided it Was Worth Something/Biking...
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Pollies: "Biting" economy to blame for National's poll slump
Labour has eked ahead in the polls as the cost of living crisis bites. The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has Labour overtaking National, the latter falling...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 22nd of January, the latest inflation data is coming out today, so how will that shape us for 2025? Marco...
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"A really pleasing season": Dairy prices rise, Fonterra predicts record midpoint
The dairy sector's upbeat heading into the new year. Dairy prices are up 1.4% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, while Fonterra's still predicting farmgate...
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"He knows these world leaders": Marco Rubio sworn in as US Secretary of State
A new Cabinet's awaiting confirmation to drive home Donald Trump's vision for America. Trump's four year presidential term has officially begun, and he's already...
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Secondary schools struggle with 'widespread' teacher shortage
There are teacher shortages across a range of subjects in secondary school, as there generally are at the start of each year. More than 400 principal and teaching...
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Economists recommend caution despite predictions inflation will fall
Cautious optimism from economists ahead of the latest inflation numbers. Stats NZ will deliver its latest inflation update on the year to December at 10.45 this...
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Over a thousand Jan 6th rioters pardoned in Trump's return to the White House
There's outrage over Donald Trump's decision to release convicted Capitol rioters from prison. The new President has signed off a flurry of executive orders following...
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Ryan Bridge: Labour could learn from the Dem's failures
Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Behind the pomp and ceremony are lessons for politicians on the left here and around...
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"Such a good time": Bic Runga takes to the stage on the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour
Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s iconic performers – dazzling audiences since the release of her first single in 1996. She went on to reach international fame,...
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THE RE-WRAP: Trump Shows the Way
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not a Good Way, But a Way/Canada Strikes Back/The Easy Way In a Pill/What To Do with Doo-Doo
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"Ahistorical": Donald Trump begins presidency with 'atypical' inauguration speech
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. In his speech he said that "America's decline is over" and the "golden age of America...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21st of January, it's Inauguration Day for Trump and The Spectator’s Amber Duke joined out of Washington...
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NZ's leaking pipes a "concern" for public health
New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a far higher rate than global leaders. Otago University research shows 21% of piped water is being lost. In...
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Job applications far outweigh advertised jobs
Job applications remain at historic highs, far outweighing the number of jobs being advertised. SEEK's revealed job ads dropped 2% in December and are down 22%...
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Nicola Willis charged with laying down "big foundations" to make NZ richer
The Prime Minister says he wants Nicola Willis to drive economic growth across all ministries in her new role. The Finance Minister has been given the Economic...
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"Pay or die": Company liquidations hit 10 year high
Company liquidations are at a 10 year high. Data from the Companies Office shows there were 2,500 liquidations last year – the highest since 2014. Company receiverships...
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Commentary Box: Sail GP, Auckland FC win against Melbourne, Dubai Classic
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the Sail GP in Auckland over the weekend, Auckland FC's win against Melbourne, Daniel Hillier at the...
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Steve Price: Dutton cosies up to small businesses in move to bring in votes
New hate speech laws have been strengthened in New South Wales after the latest antisemitic attack in Sydney. How will these laws be implemented? Prime Minister...
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Sail GP: 5 million GDP generated from Auckland debut
Early indications suggest it has been a strong weekend for Auckland businesses following three major events. More than 25,000 people attended the inaugural Auckland...
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Reti out, Simeon Brown in as Health Minister
Simeon Brown is making his priorities clear as he prepares to take over as Health Minister. The portfolio has moved from Dr Shane Reti to Brown, moving Reti out...
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TikTok's second chance at life in the US
Donald Trump has given TikTok the all-clear to continue operating in the US, despite a federal ban. The Chinese based-social media platform "went dark" yesterday...
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Gaza ceasefire: The critical steps to withdrawal
Three hostages are returning home after a 15-month-long capture, as a ceasefire is bought to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The hostage-prisoner exchange is the...
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THE RE-WRAP: Another Year, More Economic Doom
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Who Does a Poll at This Time of Year?/What's Sailing Ever Done for Me?/TikTok Off and On/Podcasting...
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Rising demand for bed and breakfast' in New Zealand
This summer has served up the busiest summer ever for some Kiwi bed and breakfast hosts. Modern accommodation has taken off in recent years, with the likes of Airbnb...
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Is New Zealand too focused on surplus than growth?
Luxon's Government has reshuffled cabinet, including the economic growth development portfolio that saw Nicola Willis take over Melissa Lee's role. EMA head of...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse as our GDP dropped badly and we...
