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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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Nurses, doctors, unimpressed with Italy's 2025 budget
New Zealand aren’t the only ones suffering from healthcare struggles. Italy released their 2025 draft Budget, and medical professionals in particular are unimpressed. Nurses...
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Mike's Minute: The ComCom Transpower decision is madness
It's ironic that we mention the Commerce Commission yesterday and here we are today, indulging in a bit more of its madness. Lines charges, the cost of getting...
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Meth prices drop and cocaine use rises, survey finds
A researcher believes international drug smugglers are flooding the New Zealand market, bringing prices down and availability up. The New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey...
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THE RE-WRAP: That About Wraps It Up for Gangs
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Next Problem Please/How Did the Lines Get More Expensive?/Smoking Is Just So Cool/Which...
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"Just silence": Should Netflix pay more attention to our screen industry?
There's a view Netflix isn't paying enough attention to New Zealand's screen industry. The movie and TV streaming corporation is setting up an office in Sydney...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of November, the new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers reveals his plans for the next five years,...
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"I got lucky": Jamie Oliver on his culinary empire, 25 years since 'The Naked Chef'
Jamie Oliver has built a culinary empire. He’s a household name in the kitchen, writing 23 cookbooks and selling over 46 million copies. Oliver sprung into the...
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"Clear focus": Govt focuses on lifting children from material hardship in new strategy
The Government's released a new child and youth strategy, with a focus on supporting children and their families in the first 2000 days. It aims to lift 17,000...
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Govt to introduce framework to reduce NZTA's 'eye-watering' costs
The Transport Agency's spending is in the spotlight. The Transport Minister's calling NZTA's costs “eye-watering” and excessive after revealing a near $800 million...
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Gang patch ban enforced minutes after coming into effect
Police have already acted on the new gang patch ban. The Gangs Act 2024 came into effect at midnight last night, banning the public wear of gang patches and insignia....
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"Tough luck": Changes to suppression laws centre the views of the victim
Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith says people who are convicted of sexual crimes getting name suppression is “a massive issue”. “Particularly for the victims,...
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Additional charges laid against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones
An additional two charges have been laid against former Australian broadcaster Alan Jones. The 83-year-old is now facing a total of 26 indecent assault charges,...
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Mike's Minute: What are the ComCom doing at the moment?
I think at times the Commerce Commission has an easy job in the sense it starts out life, in appearance anyway, as being on “our side. "Our” side being the people's...
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Basketball's popularity outgrows the courts
Seasons are changing when it comes to secondary school sports. In just over a year’s time, basketball is set to become the most popular sport, with participation...
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Pollies: Should the rules be changed after Te Pāti Māori's haka?
There have been a wide range of responses to Te Pāti Māori’s haka in the House last week. Speaker Gerry Brownlee has confirmed he’s received complaints, and both...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Comm Comm Con
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Is This Thing Just Justifying Its Own Existence?/What Spare Rooms Are For/Cup of Concrete/Paying...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of September, MPs want to change the standing orders in Parliament so that rules are followed...
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Are Kiwis just replacing smoking with vaping?
There's hopes New Zealand's efforts to stop smoking don't go up in smoke. The latest New Zealand Health Survey shows daily smoking rates have remained steady over...
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"There's got to be respect": PM says the Parliament rules need revisiting
The Prime Minister says there needs to be rules in Parliament to ensure there's debate about difficult issues, without it degenerating into chaos. Speaker Gerry...
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"Political vagrants": Shane Jones says Parliamentary standards are being "trashed"
Shane Jones says Parliament's standards are slipping. The New Zealand First MP and David Seymour have both asked Speaker Gerry Brownlee to consider changes in...
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"A paradigm shift": Are concrete roads the way of the future?
Questions are being raised as to whether Aotearoa should take a page from the United States' book when it comes to our roads. Concrete New Zealand-commissioned...
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Mike's Minute: What will the protest actually achieve?
The good news about the arrival of the protest is that after today, it's over. This has been one of the more misrepresented activities in recent years. It's hard...
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Hīkoi expected to have a "low impact" on Wellington businesses
Wellington business owners are expecting a peaceful protest. The Hīkoi mō te Tiriti march has arrived in Wellington and will soon march to Parliament, protesting...
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"I feel fresh and new again": Rhys Darby returns to the stage with 'The Legend Returns' tour
Rhys Darby is returning to his roots. In the last decade, Kiwis have gotten more used to seeing the comedian on the big screen than on the stage, but that’s about...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Point of Protest
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) A Raging Success/Never Let Yourself Be Influenced/Props for Police/While We're Talking...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 19th of November, the hīkoi has finally hit the capital. Police District Commander Corrie Parnell joined...
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"Critically important" for police to be politically neutral, Police Minister says
The Police Minister says it’s important for police to be politically neutral. There have been reports on social media of police officers helping to paint signs...
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Wellington police are "well prepared" for hīkoi's arrival
Hīkoi participants are beginning to arrive in Wellington's Waitangi Park where they'll travel to Parliament. Police say traffic on State Highway 1 is starting...
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Mixed reactions as Biden approves long-range missiles for Ukraine
Joe Biden's approval of long-range missile use for Ukraine has been met with a mixed reaction in Europe. Hungary's Foreign Minister has called the decision desperate,...
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24 indecent assault charges laid against 'polarising' Australian broadcaster
Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has spent his first night on bail after having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him. They relate to eight alleged victims...
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Red tape tipline's a "good way" to get involve the public - Infrastructure NZ
Industry professionals feel it will take more than a tipline to uncover where the problems lie in infrastructure. The Ministry of Regulation has created a red...
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Mike's Minute: We need to wake up more on immigration
In the past week we have been dealing with three houses currently for sale. They are what you would loosely call "high end" houses. As you wander around with the...
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Anthony Albanese gets friendly with XI Jinping at APEC summit
Anthony Albanese attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, speaking on the importance of free and fair trade to lift living standards of people throughout...
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Commentary Box: All Blacks V France, Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson, All Whites record win
The All Blacks suffered a narrow defeat to France, their third straight loss to Les Bleus. Jake Paul has beaten former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in...
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David Seymour waves off concerns around charter school application process
An education provider has “significant concerns” about the charter school application process. Operator Education 710+ is asking for a formal review of the process,...
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Auckland taxi firm building reputation for taking advantage
An Auckland taxi firm has been accused of exorbitant fares for short trips in metered taxis. A pensioner was charged more than $160 for a journey less than 10km...
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THE RE-WRAP: Fleeing the Country
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What's Causing This?/Where Debt Begins/AI VS A1/Heath Can't Stay Away/Aren't Awards Lovely?
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APEC summit integral to showcasing New Zealand's relevance
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his whirlwind trip to the APEC summit in Peru. At the summit, Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 18th of September, this Government were supposed to be dropping consultancy spend, yet it's going...
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Health New Zealand defends ballooning spending on contractors and consultants
Contractor and consultant spending at Health New Zealand has increased – by $85 million in the financial year to June. The increase comes despite a government directive...
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Trump is naming cabinet appointments in rapid fire
President-elect Donald Trump has quickly begun forming the list of people he wants to serve in his cabinet. Cabinet comprises of at least 16 positions – the Vice...
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Old churches are hot property
Churches appear to be hot property on the real estate market. One Roof Editor Owen Vaughan tells Mike Hosking there will always be a market for quirky spaces with...
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Mark the Week: The Robertson era looks to be a very good thing
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 trifecta: 8/10 He got the White...
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Mike's Minute: My thoughts on the chaos in the House
If you watched Parliament, as I did yesterday afternoon, you could feel it building. Question Time focused largely on the Treaty Principles Bill. There was a growing...
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'Steely resolve' in the ABs camp as they prepare to face France
It looks to be a still but chilly night as the All Blacks take on France. They’re entering the pitch with two major wins under the belt, after defeating both Ireland...
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Wrapping the Week: Who wants to do jury duty?
As the week comes to a close, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed jury duty, clap backs, and what is and...
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"Basic revenue generation": Govt considers visitor fees for national parks, conservation areas
The Government's considering charging more for visits to national parks and conservation areas. The Department of Conservation has released two documents for public...
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Less than 2% of NZ visas granted to skilled residents, report finds
A new report has found only 1.38% of visas are for skilled residents. The Office of the Auditor-General has been looking into Immigration New Zealand, and says...
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THE RE-WRAP: So This Is What It's Come To
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) I've Seen Worse/When's the Next Election?/How Phones Work/Mark the Week/Hypertruck
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New insurance legislation ensures consumers don't have to "predict the future"
Insurers are required to ask the right questions and not leave it up to policy holders. New legislation has been designed to modernise outdated insurance laws,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 15th of November, former Speaker Sir Lockwood Smith gives his thoughts on the shambles that was the Treaty...
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Former Speaker 'saddened' by the slipping standards of Parliament
A former Parliamentary Speaker says standards of the House have slipped in recent years. During debate around ACT's Treaty Principles Bill, Labour's Willie Jackson...
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Debt crackdown doubts: IRD's student loan chase faces scepticism
A financial policy advisor says he's sceptical IRD's student debt crackdown will work. The agency's engaged debt collectors to secure more than $2 billion of outstanding...
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'Unbelievable': Trump's Attorney General nomination sparks backlash
Donald Trump's latest nomination for roles in his Cabinet has drawn shock from some Republicans. He's nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz to be his Attorney General....
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Italian President rebukes Elon Musk meddling in Italy's affairs
Elon Musk has copped some flak from Italian officials. President Sergio Mattarella has told Elon Musk not to interfere in Italian affairs after the billionaire...
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Mike's Minute: Is this MMP working properly?
The Treaty Principles Bill gets debated this week, and then off it goes to the committee that will hear a lot of fear mongering and whinging about how it is the...
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Could hyperlocal zoning be the solution to our housing crisis?
A new approach to land zoning could be the answer to the housing crisis. New Zealand’s housing crisis is locking families out of home ownership, but what would...
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"If I get to 60 I'll be happy": Steve Alker plans to play on after claiming season title
Golfer Steve Alker wants to keep playing professionally until he's 60, after winning a second season-long crown on the PGA Champions Tour. The 53-year-old's joined...
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"He owns the stadium": Matt Heath reflects on the 'phenomenal' Coldplay concert
The first of Coldplay's three concerts at Eden Park is a night many concert-goers will never forget. Over 50 thousand people braved the bad weather last night,...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Right to Ignore
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Attention Is Oxygen/In Case You Were Wondering What It's About/Costly Cams/Cheap Cams
