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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"We'd love to raise awareness": Wrongful convictions highlighted in John Grisham's 'Framed'
John Grisham is no stranger to success, having written 50 consecutive number one best sellers. When he’s not writing, he works for the Innocence Project and Centurion...
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THE RE-WRAP: Best Buds
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Coalitions Aren't Always Plain Sailing/Arguing OVer Things That Don't Exist/Take Your...
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Interest in AI degrees grows amid rapid tech developments
Universities are seeing increasing interest from students wanting to study courses in artificial intelligence. Multiple universities now run Masters of Artificial...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of November, a new 24/7 police station is opening in Auckland CBD – Police Commissioner Richard...
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"No-brainer": Labour to consider capital gains tax at party conference
A capital gains tax is a no-brainer, according to a former Labour Party leader. The topic is understood to be on the agenda at the party's conference in Christchurch...
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"Back to basics policing": Auckland City Centre to see new 24/7 station
The new top cop says Aucklanders will be feeling better about a police station in the city's centre. Police plan to have the new Federal Street base open to the...
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"Not a reliable measure": More schools drop NCEA Level 1
More schools are dropping NCEA Level 1. An Education Review Office review has found it's not a fair or reliable measure of knowledge and skills, and needs substantial...
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PM is firm in 'pushing hard' to fix "abysmal" education system
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the “more tax, more borrowing” of the last Labour Government hadn’t worked. “The decision for New Zealand is really about...
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Authorities arrest 170 involved in floating blockade of Australian port
Australian police arrested 170 climate activists over the weekend after their floating blockade briefly disrupted activity at one of the world’s largest coal ports. The...
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Mike's Minute: TJ Perenara haka is a sign of the times
Surely the TJ Perenara performance is a sign of the times? How far back (small clue, not far) do you need to go to think that this sort of extra curricular activity...
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Commentary Box: All Blacks vs Italy wrap, Kiwi success continues in A-League
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss Guy’s weekend of team golfing, TJ Perenara’s haka before the All Blacks’ 29-11 victory over Italy and...
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THE RE-WRAP: Planet Still Doomed
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) In Case You Were Interested/Haka Seem To Be More Trouble Than They're Worth/More EV Myths...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 25th of November, our NCEA Level 3 and UE entries are at their lowest point in a decade and Covid...
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Kiwi orchestra group Synthony revs up the crowd at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Liam Lawson wasn't the only Kiwi ripping it up at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Synthony - an orchestra which reimagines some of the biggest dance hits of all time -...
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Donald Trump's Cabinet picks raising questions over whether some are up to the roles
Donald Trump's filling out his Cabinet - with some unconventional picks in the mix. The President-elect's selections are raising questions over whether some people...
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Former detective inspector questions whether regional airport security is up to scratch
Questions over whether New Zealand's regional airport security measures are up to scratch. Stuff reports gangs are travelling between our smaller centres to traffic...
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Climate academic: More transformational change is needed at COP conferences
A climate academic says the COP climate conferences have achieved little in actually cutting emissions. It comes as COP29 takes place in Azerbaijan, with a new deal...
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Auckland headmaster calls for stronger regulation to continue combatting youth vaping
Youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years, but one headmaster's calling for stronger regulation. An annual youth...
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"Context will always be debated": Māori All Blacks cultural advisor backs TJ Perenara haka
The cultural advisor for the Māori All Blacks says he's completely comfortable with TJ Perenara's haka. The All Black halfback referenced the Toitū Te Tiriti movement...
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NCEA achievement levels drop to pre-Covid numbers
NCEA achievement levels have dropped since the Covid-19 pandemic. More students are leaving school with Level 3 pre-pandemic – but now achievement levels have dropped...
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Mark the Week: The gang laws represent a turning of the tide
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. Basketball: 7/10 The most popular school...
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Mike's Minute: Who's worse – Elon Musk or Disney?
I am trying to work out which I like least – Elon Musk or Disney. Elon bought Twitter and turned it into 'X'. He paid $44 billion, and they say it's worth about...
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Kiwi retailers can now take contactless payments with an iPhone
New Zealanders can now make contactless payments entirely on iPhones. Any retailer with a supported iPhone can accept payments from cards or digital wallets. It's...
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Wrapping the Week: How much would you pay for hot chips?
Friday has come once again and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. This week they discussed the Coldplay concerts, famous...
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THE RE-WRAP: All a Bit Mickey Musk
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Don't Mess with Disney/Beef Wars/Mark the Week/Can I Get a Haka In Da House?
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"Hugely consequential": Trump to be a major talking point at US Business Summit
New Zealand's relationship with the incoming Trump administration will be the main topic at a US Business Summit in Auckland today. It will feature speeches from...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 22 November 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 22nd of November, is the Government's desire for a third medical school at Waikato at risk after David...
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Trump administration faces first loss as Gaetz withdraws
After being clouded in sexual misconduct allegations, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to become Donald Trumps' attorney general. The former...
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All Blacks' narrow loss becomes fuel for Italy clash
The All Blacks have stuck with the tried and tested for their final fixture of the year against Italy in Turin on Sunday morning. Changes are minimal from Paris...
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Higher borrowing threshold will make "a material difference" for councils
Councils are celebrating the government's decision to lift the debt cap, allowing them to borrow more money. It follows an average 15% rates increase this year...
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"The data is poor": Endocrinologist backs MoH's stance on puberty blockers
A paediatric endocrinologist believes the Health Ministry's puberty blocker stance is sensible. The Ministry's brief shows a lack of good quality evidence backing...
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Seymour raises concerns over new Waikato medical school
David Seymour's concerned about the rationale behind the new Waikato medical school. National campaigned on the idea of a new medical school with a greater focus...
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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...
