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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New vessels give Customs an edge in stopping drug smuggling
Customs says we're getting more bang for our buck with new remote controlled vessels patrolling our sea borders. The boats —Tahi and Rua— were launched yesterday...
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Govt makes 'encouraging' progress in restoring law and order
The Government hopes victim figures will continue on a downward trend as new legislation takes effect. The Justice Minister expects the data to remain volatile...
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"Guessing game": How will tariffs impact our grocery prices?
The "guessing game" continues over how New Zealand will be affected by new tariffs around the world. Data —due out tomorrow morning— is expected to show inflation...
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Indonesia's 'categoric denial' of alignment with Russia should be believed, analyst says
An international relations expert says we should believe Indonesia over reports Russia will be setting up a military presence in our region. Defence and security...
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Harvard smacked with $3.5b funding freeze after refusing Trump's demands
President Donald Trump is going after the oldest United States university in a push to reshape top institutions. He's demanding Harvard University makes changes...
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Mike’s Minute: A good example of why people don’t trust the media
I have a good example as to why so many people don’t trust the media. Like most things it's got complicated and a lot of it is fuelled by emotion. So a simple...
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UK Govt deploys emergency measures, saves troubled steel mill
The UK Government has saved the troubled British Steel Company. It will mean a steel mill in Scunthorpe will be saved after negotiations with its Chinese owners...
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Europe fears flood of cheap Chinese products as China-US trade war ramps up
Europe is concerned about the flow on effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs. With a 145% tariff on China, there are fears that instead of cheap products making their...
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Unpacking frustrations: Jeremy Piven talks stand up comedy, NZ show
For fans of Jeremy Piven, he’s instantly recognisable in a couple of roles. His portrayal of Ari Gold in Entourage propelled his career, winning Piven a Golden...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of April, Erica Stanford is looking to change and clarify the sex education curriculum at schools. Billionaire...
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"A real landmark": Christchurch's new stadium takes shape
Christchurch's new stadium is slowly taking shape. Construction of the $683 million Te Kaha stadium is on schedule and within budget – set to open in April next...
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Manufacturers, retailers in a holding pattern amid ongoing tariff uncertainty
Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. He said businesses were “in a holding pattern” as they grappled with the...
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Wealthy Americans increasingly interested in moving to NZ
The Immigration Minister says they've seen a spike in immigration applications from wealthy American investors. The Golden Visa system was re-jigged to attract...
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Sky TV switches satellites - what do you do if your box isn't working?
Some advice for people who are having trouble with their Sky boxes this morning after a satellite switch. The television network officially made the switch this...
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"Direct that angst at me": Education Minister seeks to standardise sex ed
The Education Minister wants to be the one taking the heat over sex education, not schools. The new draft curriculum is out for the first round of public consultation...
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"A long road": Auckland Council approves purchase of flood-affected homes
Calm before the storm for Auckland's flood-risk communities as the council takes action. It'll buy more than 1200 high risk homes by the end of the year, at a cost...
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Mike's Minute: Waikato-Tainui is a wonderful success story
My ongoing advice to the Government is: don’t make big announcements on a Friday. I watched the Prime Minister from Waikato at the Ruakura Superhub. This is what...
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Steve Price: Australian political leaders 'sending the country broke'
The Australian election campaigns were officially launched yesterday. Many financial promises in the billions were made - the Greens leader promised free University...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 14th of April, the Government are proposing changes to the driver licensing system, including no test...
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Christopher Luxon: Government aligned in conversations with iwi leaders
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has been talking to Iwi leaders about how to better investment for the past 12 months. It comes as one of the country's...
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Greg Treadwell: Trust in news numbers stabilising
Our annual trust in media report shows our trust has fallen by one percent, to 32 percent. Forty-five percent of Kiwis say they trust their chosen news. The report's...
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Bill Bennett: Building smartphones in the US is a 'fantasy'
Donald Trump has backtracked on reciprocal tariffs set on China by removing them on electronics. Twenty percent of Chinese business in the United States comes...
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Chris Bishop: Changes coming to drivers license testing
Changes are coming to our drivers licensing system, with only one practical test in a bid to have more Kiwis on full licenses. Transport minister Chris Bishop tells...
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Brad Olsen: Cost of living remains key issue for voters
It's good news for supermarkets: In the year to March, supermarket supply costs have risen by 2%. However, a survey out this morning shows that one in four people...
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Pennsylvania governor 'lucky to get out' after arson attack
Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro has been evacuated from his home after a suspected arson attack. The attack took place after the Jewish governor celebrated...
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Greg Smith: US backtracks on China's reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration has announced it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from his 125 percent reciprocal tariffs on China It means American's...
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Mike's Minute: Free trade will survive these tariffs
Keir Starmer is fast becoming a new political hero. For a bloke who stumbled into office not on his brilliance or a nationwide passion for the Labour Party, but...
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Mark the Week: Trump is a complete and utter chaotic clown
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. Donald Trump: 1/10 Complete and utter...
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Mike's Minute: How arrogant of the Waitangi Tribunal to ask for more money
Is it gall, is it cheek, or is it comedic? The Waitangi Tribunal has been reviewed, and the review recommends it needs more people and more money. It is strained,...
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Wrapping the Week: Would Mike make a good host for The Chase?
New Zealand is finally getting its own version of popular British television quiz show The Chase. TVNZ has commissioned a four-episode special of The Chase New...
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"We've been longing for this for a while": Andre Heimgartner backs Ruapuna Park round
Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner is getting behind plans for a Supercars round to take place in Christchurch. Ruapuna Park's the likely candidate to join Taupo...
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THE RE-WRAP: Is Race Relations Just Too Hard?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Let's Flag It/Mark the Week/EV Myths Busted/They Finally Got Back to Us
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Volatility in the markets set to continue amid tariff uncertainty
Markets have been losing many of yesterday's historic gains. US markets climbed steeply after Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most countries – locking them...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of April, the Treaty Principles Bill is dead, so where does David Seymour go now? And we need to...
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"Completely dropping the ball": Chief Children's Commissioner raises concerns about lacking basics
The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy...
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Achievement the "paramount goal" in new educational bill
The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance...
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"Standing up for the truth": Seymour defiant as Treaty Principles Bill's voted down
Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs at its second reading...
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Mike's Minute: Should the Government force you to buy wool?
I am conflicted. In the age of tariffs and free trade and making stuff that the world wants, how is it a Government can then argue that you have to buy wool? If...
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"Nothing but impressed": Liam Lawson faces competition from teammate Isack Hadjar
As Liam Lawson begins his new Formula One era with Racing Bulls, a new challenge has arisen if he’s to get back into Red Bull’s senior team for 2026. The 23-year-old...
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THE RE-WRAP: So That Just Happened
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) I Don't Think I Can Come In Tomorrow/Why Wool Is So Wonderful/Tamatha Talks
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"Part of the team": Sean Fitzpatrick pays tribute to ‘Doc’ Mayhew
Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. He served as the All...
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Concern for businesses with continuing tariff chaos
Donald Trump's turning up the heat on China but throwing a tariff lifeline to most others. He's authorised a 90-day pause which will see tariffs dropped to 10%...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of April, Trump put a pause on tariffs, sending the stock markets through the roof, so we look...
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Call for coherency as environment watchdog proposes axing carbon farming
A climate professor says forestry isn't the answer to climate change. It comes after Parliament's environment watchdog released a report proposing completely removing...
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"This is a time to be steady": Finance Minister advocates for a 'calm hand' amid tariff turmoil
Donald Trump says the changes to his tariff policy show he's flexible. He's put a 90-day pause on additional tariffs and lowered tariffs on all countries to 10%...
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"No brainer": Merging NIWA, MetService set to free up millions of dollars
The Science Minister says merging our two Government weather agencies will free up millions of dollars. Incoming legislation will bring NIWA and MetService together...
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"An obvious solution": Wool sector in favour of new building directive
There’s a belief the Government's new building directive for wool will be followed. From July, new builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing...
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Mike's Minute: Is America now a global laughing stock?
Ken Langone started a small operation called Home Depot. These days he is a billionaire and major donor to the Trump campaign and Republican Party. He is, like...
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Is it time to build your house? Report reveals low construction costs
Should you look into building a house? CoreLogic’s latest Construction Cost Index suggests that outside of Covid, the price to build is the lowest it’s been since...
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"Moving in the right direction": Super Rugby sees 'back-to-back' seasons of growth
Fans may have noticed a more enjoyable Super Rugby product this season. Static time has been cut by 73 seconds, and an average of 61 points are being scored per...
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THE RE-WRAP: Everything's Fine
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Spare a Thought for the Billionaires/OCR Snoozefest/Hello, Wellington. Are You Open?/Would...
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Albanese pulls ahead after first debate of the election
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come out on top in the first debate of the election. Of the 100 undecided voters polled after the debate, 44 chose...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 9 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of April, will the tariffs affect our OCR announcement this afternoon? A new report on organised...
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Pollies: "A safe pair of hands": Labour MP endorses Andrew Little's potential run for mayor
Labour's Ginny Anderson says former party leader Andrew Little would make a great mayor. Newstalk ZB yesterday revealed Little is actively considering running for...
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"Pretty frightening": Report reveals concerning spike in meth use
Methamphetamine use skyrocketed to its highest level last year as New Zealand struggles to keep pace. A ministerial advisory group on organised crime has released...
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"High quality destination": NZ attracts more international students amid global turmoil
International students are returning to New Zealand campuses, with numbers reaching pre-Covid levels. Education New Zealand says the students contribute billions...
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Police agree to slow down plan to pull away from mental health callouts
The Police will continue with their plan to pull back from mental health callouts, but they're going about it more slowly. From Monday, 4 of the 12 police districts...
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Trump's tariffs take a bite out of Apple
More than 70 countries have approached the White House for talks following Trump’s tariffs. There's been no let up on China though – the US has promised to hit...
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"Stick to the plan": Economists aligned in OCR prediction
Economists are agreeing on where they think today's Official Cash Rate will land. They expect a 25 basis point cut to the OCR, down from 3.75%. ANZ Chief Economist...
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Mike's Minute: Snobs are complaining about Defence Force criteria
A touch of the ol' intellectual snobbery reared its head with news that the Defence Force dropped education criteria last year. As a person who had no time for...
