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.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best.
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Mark the Week: A good start for Super Rugby
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. Super Rugby: 7/10 Good start, good rugby,...
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Mike's Minute: Should we be buying the closed mills?
In a week, 230 New Zealanders were given confirmation Kinleith Mill was over. The Australians facing the same scenario at a place called Whyalla in South Australia...
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Govt's long term infrastructure planning needs "serious consideration"
Councils are planning for the long term, so should the Government be doing the same? The Auditor-General's Office has compiled a report into 58 councils’ long-term...
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THE RE-WRAP: Never Assume They Know What They're Doing
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) This Is the Public Service, Remember/Trouble at Mill/Woke Banking/Mark the Week/How Greg...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of February, the Daman Kumar case is over and he’s been granted residency – does this set a precedent? According...
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Wrapping the Week: Is Mike Hosking a snob?
Friday has come once again, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed rising crime, Air New Zealand, and which...
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Air NZ juggles aircraft shortage, nearly a dozen out of action
Air New Zealand expects to be short of planes for at least another two or three years. Our national carrier's recording an 18% drop in half-year profit. That follows...
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"Terribly fraught": What should the Govt do about overstayers?
It's thought the Government is unlikely to grant a wide scale amnesty for overstayers. Daman Kumar, who was facing deportation to India even though he'd never...
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"Completely overcooked": Poor regulation blamed for lack of banking competition
A lack of competition in the banking sector is being blamed on poor regulation. Financial experts believe a fundamental change to the Reserve Bank and the Council...
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Funeral preparations likely underway for Pope Francis
The Pope's sense of humour is well and truly intact, even as it's expected his funeral preparations are underway. New medical tests reveal the 88-year-old pontiff...
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"No shortage of capital": How can we build successful businesses in NZ?
The name of the game for the government this year is economic growth and increased productivity. For that, what New Zealand needs is successful businesses. One...
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Mike's Minute: KiwiSaver reality vs ideology
Given the issues around KiwiSaver, it’s a miracle any of us save anything to become remotely independent in retirement. Last week we told you about the Morningstar...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Climate Is All Relative
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Saving the World Is Just Too Hard Right Now/So Don't Tell Me Where to Invest/Sam Scam/So,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 20th of February, Winston Peters says we need a reset in our relationship with the Cook Islands. Reserve...
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"We really need to act": Report finds NZ to be a 'soft target' for scams
A researcher's warning better security is urgently needed as New Zealanders become soft targets for scammers. Independent Research Solutions Director Jarrod Gilbert...
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Will the Police be able to reach their recruitment target?
The timeframe for the 500 officer increase in policing numbers is shrinking. Police News magazine reports there are actually fewer cops in the country than when...
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Banks pushed to pass on OCR savings, compete more 'vigorously' for customers
Pressure is mounting on banks to pass OCR cuts onto their customers. The Reserve Bank's signalling yesterday's double cut to the cash rate will be followed by at...
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Homeowners urged to search for deals as banks drop rates
Borrowers may want to be shopping around more for better deal following yesterday's double cut to the OCR. The Reserve Bank's signalling more cuts in April and...
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'Trust, but verify': Winston Peters calls for the release of all details of the Cook Islands-China deal
The Foreign Minister's calling for a 'reset' of the relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. New Zealand claims Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown...
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'Total farce': US Govt scrambles to rehire cut nuclear safety workers
The latest cuts in the US Government have been described as a “total farce”. The Trump Administration has reversed the firings of hundreds of employees at the National...
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Mike's Minute: The public service - A gargantuan ship of hopelessness
You have to read it to believe it and even in reading it, it might well be you still can't believe it. A report, one of a number of investigations now underway,...
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"Looks done and dusted": Reserve Bank expected to slash OCR by 50 basis points
Another large cut to the Official Cash Rate's on the cards today. Economists and markets are almost certain the Reserve Bank will slash the OCR by 50-basis points. That...
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Pollies: Should MPs join protests in other countries?
There's controversy over a New Zealand MP taking part in an anti-government protest in the Cook Islands. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has taken...
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THE RE-WRAP: Gargantuan Ship of Hopelessness
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) And Litany of Uselessness/Undoing Damage Done/We're All Going On a Protesting Holiday/Some...
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"Massive wake up call": Inquiry reveals public service model's no longer 'fit for purpose'
A push for government agencies to raise the bar when handling public data. The Public Service Commission's revealed multiple failures by Stats New Zealand, Health...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of February, a few questions are asked: What will the Reserve Bank do with the OCR? How did the...
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"Such a cool thing": Hamish Kerr claims new title, talks rising interest in athletics
Hamish Kerr has claimed another title. The Olympic gold medallist has been awarded Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards. The high jumper beat out some...
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'Historic moment': US, Russia talks are a "massive turning point"
There's a potential new era in European security. The US has got Russia to the table to reach three key agreements, including reinstating ambassadors to each other's...
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Coalition Govt credited with soaring farmer confidence
Federated Farmers is crediting the coalition government for a surge in farmer confidence. Confidence within the sector has reached its highest level in more than...
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Updated protest laws are "well overdue", Police Association says
The Police Association says clarification around protest laws are long overdue. An Independent Police Conduct Authority report makes several recommendations for...
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Mike’s Minute: The Daman Kumar deportation case is fascinating
How fascinating is the Daman Kumar case? How would you like to be Chris Penk, the minister in charge of making the call as to whether to deport people? In a way...
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"Really pleased": Graham Norton on his virtually sold-out NZ tour
Graham Norton is hopping off screens and onto the stage. He’s embarking on a three-city tour of New Zealand this year, performing nine shows across Christchurch,...
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THE RE-WRAP: The DOGE Man Cometh
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) How Do We Turn This Ship Around?/Too Nice to Deport/More Coal Please/Laptop Dining Controversy
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Net migration drops - are we regaining the skills we've lost?
There's an unclear picture of what New Zealand's losing from people moving overseas. About 70 thousand Kiwis left the country last year. Of those, 38% were people...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 18th of February, France is hosting an emergency summit for European leaders as the talks between Russia...
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"Completely alarmed": European leaders concerned over exclusion from US, Russia talks
European leaders appear alarmed by the speed the US has taken on its Russia plans. France is hosting an emergency summit with European and NATO leaders to discuss...
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"Not all is nice and sunny": Russia faces a few issues as peace negotiations loom
Russia appears to be pleased with the position it's in. US and Russian officials are en route to Saudi Arabia for talks, excluding Ukraine and Europe. France is...
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"We need much more simplicity": PM's open to axing Govt agencies
The Prime Minister's open to axing entire Government agencies, saying there's probably too many. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says he's considering...
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European leaders scramble for security plan amid "confused" remarks from US
European leaders are scrambling to work out a security plan - without US support. France is hosting an emergency summit regarding the war in Ukraine while US and...
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A 'nuanced approach' could see marine economy grow exponentially
We're being told the potential for New Zealand's 'blue economy' to take off will depend on the Resource Management Act. A new Westpac report says the marine economy...
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Mike's Minute: Europe are wetting their pants over Trump and the US
They call it a once-in-a-generation crisis summit. Keir Starmer will be there. Emmanuel Macron called it. Olaf Scholz is ropeable over the JD Vance comments. The...
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Seymour denies overstepping Education Minister
Education Minister Erica Stanford has said David Seymour overstepped the mark in his role as associate with his crackdown on teacher-only days last year. The Minister...
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THE RE-WRAP: How Are We Still Talking About Lunches?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Things Could Be Worse/You Could Be On a Bus/Trump Bullies His Way to Peace/That's Not a...
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Steve Price: Australia headed for 'worst possible outcome' in election
More polls are in for the upcoming Australian election. A poll in The Australian says the swing to the coalition would be about 3% if an election was held next...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of February, we've got a new tourism campaign to target Australia and was David Seymour told...
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How the Government is bringing in Aussie tourists
The country's tourism industry is encouraging Aussies to cross the ditch in a new campaign called 'Everyone Must Go.' How is the government working with Tourism...
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How much should a pint cost?
What is the proper size of a pint? It's always up for debate, and one Christchurch pub owner Nick Inkster is backing his charge of $16 per pint. LISTEN ABOVE.
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Leighton Watson: Passion isn't enough for frontline workers
A new study has shown teachers, nurses, social workers and midwifes are badly hit financially while on unpaid university placements. The study says it can take...
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Aaron Dahmen: 'Could hear a pin drop' during JD Vance speech
Europe is rattled after confirmation they will be left out of Russia-Ukraine peace talks. French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency summit in response...
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Richard Templer: Why engineers are flocking to Australia
Hundreds of skilled workers are packing up and leaving the country due to delays in infrastructure projects. Engineering New Zealand boss Richard Templer said the...
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Greg Smith: Luxury brand's soar while cost of living spikes
Investors are flocking to Airbnb in droves, with stock up 14% - the biggest one day move on record. Hermes is also celebrating. The luxury brand's fourth quarter...
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Richard Arnold: Ukraine not in on peace talks
The US and Russia will meet in Saudi Arabia over the coming days to discuss peace talks around the war in Ukraine. United States officials have said Europe will...
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Mark the Week: Fluoride is the stupidest debate of the week
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. The New Zealand economy: 6/10 Real signs...
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Mike's Minute: Is the "need" for charities dropping?
Who knew helping charities was so hard? Or to put it another way, who knew charities were doing so well? We have had a clean up and clean out. We are shifting...
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"Peace on whose terms?": Trump begins talks to end war in Ukraine
Donald Trump says talks to end Ukraine's war will start immediately, although the US is indicating it won't regain all its territory. A prisoner exchange is also...
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Wrapping the Week: Friday Pieday and Valentine's plans
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. They shared their plans for Valentine's Day, discussed the outrageous bids...
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THE RE-WRAP: Bad Numbers
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It's Ugly Out There/Mark the Week/You Can't Give It Away/Should've Called Christies
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 14 February 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of February, former Australian PM Scott Morrison is in the country to promote economic growth, so...
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"This is a hole in the boat": Govt urged to make vegetable supply a priority
The Government is being urged to make healthy national food supply a priority. Growers can currently only farm vegetables with consent from regional authorities...
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'Not part of the plan': Students receiving pies as lunch provider struggles with logistics
Those who provide school lunches are taking a cheat-day today to get on top of food production, following widespread criticism of late deliveries. An admission...
