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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon has made the right call re Waitangi
Christopher Luxon’s made the right call not going to Waitangi next year. He's probably going to cop it from the press gallery for being a wuss but most of us have...
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Latest GDP figures show the 'grind' of the last year - economist
There’s an expectation that weakness in the last economic quarter is behind the country's slump. Stats NZ reports gross domestic product dropped 1% in the September...
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Wrapping the Week: Who's your politician of the year?
With Christmas just around the corner, Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Year. They discussed Liam Lawson, drinking, and...
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THE RE-WRAP: You Never Know Where the Next Dildo's Coming From
FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from Thursday on Newstalk ZB) That About Wraps it Up for Waitangi Day/F1 Is Weird/Birkenstock Stock/Carol of the Three Michaels/Do...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 December 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse with the significant GDP drop and...
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Lawson has a 'huge mountain to climb' upon claiming F1 seat
Red Bull have given Liam Lawson his Formula 1 wings. Lawson will take the Red Bull team's second seat for 2025 following the departure of Sergio Perez. The Kiwi...
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'Lifeline': Construction confirmed for second Ashburton bridge
Ashburton's incoming second bridge is being viewed as an economic lifeline for the South Island. Work on the project will begin in 2026. The Government will pay...
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"No cash for Christmas": Shutdown looms for the US Govt after Elon Musk torpedoes funding deal
A potential US government shutdown is on the cards as Donald Trump calls on Republican lawmakers to reject a cross-party funding bill. The incoming president's...
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How will the Reserve Bank respond to New Zealand's 'deep' recession?
There's uncertainty if the Reserve Bank will change tack following the revelation of New Zealand's deep recession. Stats NZ figures out yesterday show GDP fell...
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Health NZ works to keep slipping childhood vaccination rates up
Health New Zealand's falling behind in its target to lift childhood vaccination rates. The agency's quarterly performance report to the end of September shows immunisation...
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'Necessary': New free speech laws to shake up universities
A proposed law change will prohibit universities from adopting positions on issues that aren't related to their core role and functions. They'll be required to...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The judge who yelled at Winston should lose her job
One of the most surprising things about that judge allegedly yelling at Winston Peters in the Northern Club is that she is still in her job. I want to be clear;...
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Mark Hadlow hops back in the saddle with new stage show
Most Kiwis will know the name Mark Hadlow. The NZ Order of Merit recipient is best known internationally for his roles in King Kong and the Hobbit, but he has his...
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THE RE-WRAP: If These Guys Can't Do the Maths...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) PTSD Maybe?/Macron Demand Skyrockets/Ar, Ar, Humour/From Teal to Green/Please Tell Me...
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High Performance Sport 'hones in on' best medal chances in latest funding round
As always, there are winners and losers in High Performance Sport’s latest funding round. In the lead up to the LA Olympics in 2028, the organisation has allocated...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of December, Heather du Plessis-Allan asks just how bad is our Q3 GDP will be, and whether we’ll...
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Majority of sectors dealt with 'miserable' third quarter - economist
An economist says the third quarter was tough in pretty much every sector, for the New Zealand economy. The major banks are all predicting between 0.2% to 0.4%...
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NZ's gas industry is a 'tough sell' for investors
There’s uncertainty around whether a large gas supplier staying in New Zealand will benefit the sector in the long run. One of New Zealand's largest gas suppliers,...
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"Really hard call to make": Govt defends Lake Alice redress budget
The Government is defending its budgeting for the torture redress of Lake Alice survivors. It's set aside more than $22 million for eligible survivors who were...
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Multiple killed, injured in Wisconsin school shooting, suspect found dead
A 17-year old female student is the suspect in a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. One teacher and a teen student have died, and six people were injured at...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government aren't fixing our economic mess
We knew the Government books were going to be bad, but not this bad. No way we’re getting to the surplus we expected in 2028. That is now so far away it’s not even...
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THE RE-WRAP: Surplus Could Be a Way Off
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It Might Be Within Driving Distance?/Tori Never Calls/Death By eScooter
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"Step in the right direction": Updates to work visa requirements 'vital' to plugging gaps
Businesses hope to employ more migrants after changes to work visas. The Government's updating the Accredited Employer Work Visa in March, removing the median...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of December, the Government books are in a shocking state, so Heather du Plessis-Allan asked Nicola...
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Pollies: Kiwis "dodged a bullet" by changing Govts, Mark Mitchell says
It's suggested the Government's dealing with an economic hangover. The half year economic and fiscal update, opening the Government's books, signals a surplus is...
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"A balanced decision": ComCom works to 'simplify' card fees for businesses
The Commerce Commission has issued a draft decision to reduce fees for businesses accepting card payments. It's proposing an estimated reduction of around $260...
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"No question about it": Finance Minister says they'll continue to cut 'wasteful' spending
A promise the Government's eyeing-up growth as the light at the end of the economic tunnel. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is vowing to keep cutting what she sees...
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Growth's coming despite "grimmer than expected" economic outlook - tax expert
There’s a view growth is coming, despite a grim outlook for the New Zealand economy. The half year economic and fiscal update shows a surplus is not expected until...
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David Seymour 'stoked' with new ECE regulation report
There’s hopes a review into early childhood education will better clarify regulation for the sector. It's made 15 recommendations to simplify and modernise regulation,...
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"A grave embarrassment": Prince Andrew likely on thin ice after spy scandal
Prince Andrew seems to be standing on increasingly thin ice. The UK has upheld a ban of an alleged Chinese spy who formed an "unusual degree of trust" with Prince...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Councils forced the Govt to bring out the big stick
Even people who think councils do a fantastic job must by now understand why the Government is going to have to pass law to get councils to focus on doing their...
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Hospitality sector has hopes for "bumper" summer
The hospitality sector is optimistic about the coming season. On average, restaurant revenue was down 6% in the second quarter, improving markedly in quarter 3...
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THE RE-WRAP: Crunch Time for Councils
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) A Few Less Meetings Maybe?/Jessica Plans a Trip/Justified Broken Promises/Stirring the...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of December, the Government are reining in local councils, telling them to get back to basics and...
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Govt signed off on rail-compatible ferries, PM confirms
The Prime Minister's defending the Government effectively delaying a Cook Strait ferry decision. Christopher Luxon appears to have let slip the Government's signed...
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Climate change sees wine production forecast reach 20 year low
It’s a bleak outlook for domestic wine production, with a two-decade low forecast. Estimates suggest New Zealand's output will be down 21% this year. Director-General...
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Removing wellbeing pillars won't make a "huge difference", Local Govt VP says
A mayor doubts removing wellbeing measures from the Local Government Act will change much. The Government's removing references to social, economic, environmental,...
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Further cuts to 'wasteful' spending expected in Treasury's half year update
There's an expectation the Government's surplus will be pushed back a year or so. The state of the Government's books will be unveiled today, as Treasury release...
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"False sense of security": Researchers concerned about recreational pharmaceutical use
There's a concern many people may not fully understand the risk of recreationally using pharmaceuticals. The 2024 New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey of more than 10,000...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: My politician of the year
At this time of year it’s traditional for political commentators to pick their politician of the year. And interestingly, the NZ Herald this past weekend went for...
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Last five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return home
The five remaining members of the Australian“Bali Nine” drug ring have returned home after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, the Australian Government said Sunday. Indonesian...
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Auckland FC sets up fans' representative group as part of A-League initiative
Auckland FC has just named their first fan representative group, a council of eight people, linking supporters directly to management. It's an A-League-wide initiative...
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Commentary Box: Black Caps vs England, Auckland FC, holiday plans
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the Black Caps getting on top of England in the dead-rubber third test in Hamilton, Auckland...
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THE RE-WRAP: Wellington All Fixed
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Very Nearly. Just About/Who's Your Favourite MP?/It's Good to Be a Judge/Cancelled Prince...
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US correspondent: Local officials aren't convinced at messaging over drone sightings
It's drone-mania in the US, after many mysterious sightings in New Jersey and the East Coast over the last month. Associated Press reports there's been sightings...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Monday the 16th of December, the Minister for Family and Sexual Violence Karen...
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Stubborn cost pressures remain in ongoing rises to grocery supplier costs
Grocery supplier costs to supermarkets have gone up again. In the year to November, prices rose 2.1 percent according to Infometrics and Foodstuff's monthly index....
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Maungakiekie MP: Police charging out of their time for large events would be a big win
A suggestion Police charge out their time when working large events. It comes from Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming, who says officers have told him about the amount...
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Retired district court judge: Taxpayer-funded perks are reasonable
A retired district court judge is defending taxpayer-funded perks her former colleagues receive. The Post reports benefits for first appointments, or if a district...
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India New Zealand Business Council: Latest McClay visit positive momentum for trade deal
Hopes further negotiations with India eventuate in a successful trade deal. New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay's travelling to India today – meeting with his...
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Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence: Focus on sexual violence in new plan is important
A new plan in the fight against family and sexual violence, looks at making sure spending is making a true change – and outcomes are measured. The Government's...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: PNG in the NRL is just politics
It looks like we were never really in with a chance to get a second team alongside the warriors in the NRL, were we? Because it was always going to go to Papua...
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Wrapping the Week: Should you give your kid's teacher a Christmas present?
The week has come to an end, so Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the ferry announcement, mess...
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"Incredibly relieving": Wynyard Quarter bridge reopens after 'tough' 9 months
A sigh of relief for businesses at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. The footbridge between the Viaduct Harbour and Quarter has reopened to pedestrians this morning....
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 13 December 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of December, Solicitor-General Una Jagose joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk the updated prosecution...
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'Big picture' look needed as ACC reports deficit, increases levies
There’s hopes a major new review of ACC will take a long-term view. ACC Minister Matt Doocey has ordered a six month review into the agency after it reported a...
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Papua New Guinea to join NRL as first non-Australian club since Auckland Warriors
Papua New Guinea will have an NRL team from 2028. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape have officially confirmed...
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THE RE-WRAP: Politics Beats Sport Every Time
FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from Thursday on Newstalk ZB) But Is It Good for League?/Mixed Messages on Solar/Who Should Really Pay for ACC/Ferries VS...
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Flexibility "still a hallmark" of new public service WFH rules
The Public Service Commissioner says civil servants aren't banned from working from home, but more oversight is needed. Sir Brian Roche has released new official...
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Invest local: Govt plans to loosen Kiwisaver investment rules
The Government wants people to be able to invest their KiwiSaver funds more in local businesses. Most Kiwisaver funds are currently invested overseas markets. Commerce...
