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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.
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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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Mike's Minute: The economic damage caused by weather warnings
This is quite possibly from our "hopeless causes" file. But can I at least try and make the plea that we have a look at the economic damage done by trigger-happy...
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European leaders express concern with Trump's 'Project Freedom'
European leaders have been expressing their concerns over Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" as they met at a political summit in Armenia. Project Freedom began on...
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"Getting there": How did the rule tweaks play out for the Miami Grand Prix?
With the Miami Grand Prix officially having run its course, it's time to assess the changes to the controversial Formula 1 regulations. Tweaks were made following...
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THE RE-WRAP: More People Please
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) It'd at Least Help with the Queues/The True Cost of Crying Wolf/Why LIV Didn't Last/A...
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Further escalations likely as Trump launches 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's rejecting claims US naval ships and merchant vessels have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday, Donald Trump announced it would begin escorting...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of May, immigration is shaping up to a big election issue. Minister Erica Stanford has numbers of...
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"More work to be done": Less than half of Aucklanders actively using food scrap bins
A largely underutilised local energy solution could be right under Aucklander's noses. In the two years it's been running, the food waste collection programme...
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Breakthrough deal set to send Kiwi wool around the world
Demand for New Zealand wool continues to grow, with one company securing a breakthrough deal. Wools of New Zealand's partnered with Turkish carpet manufacturer...
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Singapore deal unlikely to do a "great deal" for our fuel supply, expert says
An energy expert says having Singapore's fuel won't do a great deal for supply or price. A signed agreement between the two countries will see Singapore provide...
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"Flipped the skill level": Stanford defends net migration reduction
The Government claims its tightened up immigration settings since coming into power. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says since she got the job, net migration's...
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'Revolutionised the game': US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines closure and Iran war updates
US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA. Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which included forces...
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'I would not choose New Zealand': Federated Farmers employment spokesperson on ACT's proposed daily surcharge on temporary work visas
ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure. Federated Farmers employment spokesperson...
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Executive Director at Taxpayers Union on report showing resident rates are up $451 on average
Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386. The report additionally shows debt is...
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'Real focus on international recruitment': Health New Zealand national director says they want more permanent doctors
Health New Zealand spent just over $216 million on locum doctors last year, up from the nearly $209 million spent in 2024, and just over $186 million in 2023. Health...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 4th of May, we've got Act's new immigration policy and a record amount being spent on locum doctors. Speaking...
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THE RE-WRAP: Oh, So NOW You Want Our Help...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Get Your People to Call Our People/Mind Your Language/Bad Forecasts Are Costing Us/Is $45...
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EU ambassador to New Zealand says export increase shows 'mutual trust'
Kiwi exports to the European union have increased by $3 billion in two years under the New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement. In a press release Trade...
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'We need freedom of navigation': David Seymour on US call for aid
David Seymour joined Mike Hosking as acting Prime Minister while Christopher Luxon is in Singapore. They discussed the big topics coming into this week including...
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Mike's Minute: Do we have any choice but to help out the US?
Well the war seems live now, doesn’t it. The Americans officially want our help. Which brings us back to the original question - if this encounter ends up ridding...
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Mike's Minute: Here's what the Parliamentary briefing on food plant closures will show
The Primary Production Select Committee is going to have a look into, well, primary production. Namely, the Hawke’s Bay scenario of Heinz and McCain's, both of whom...
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Mark the Week: King Charles' visit was a tour de force by any standard
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. Christchurch: 9/10 The stadium, the opening,...
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Mike's Minute: I like the cut of Anna Breman's gib
We can thank the new Reserve Bank Governor for ending the week on a high note. New charter details were announced yesterday. Charters and Reserve Banks were once...
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Miami Grand Prix 'pivotal' to the future of F1 as regulation tweaks are tested
Formula 1 is back in business this weekend. The Miami Grand Prix follows a month-long break due to the conflict in the Middle East – both the Bahrain and Saudi...
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Wrapping the Week: Work drinking cultures and Mike's fountain plans
It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was. They indulged Mike’s desire to build a fountain in his “lake” and delved...
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"Really fired up": Auckland FC prepared for elimination final after 'tougher' season
Auckland FC’s playoff fate has been sealed. The side is looking to avoid second-season syndrome after a record-breaking entry into the A-League. It comes down...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of May, Marcus Beveridge discusses some interesting immigration stats as our visa rejection rate falls...
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THE RE-WRAP: This Was a Long Time Coming
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Making the RBNZ Less Weird/Nelson Suddenly Away from it All/Mark the Week/Making Money...
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"Exactly the right move": Shift to make OCR decisions more transparent praised
Major changes are set to make future Official Cash Rate decisions far more transparent. The RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee will release details of who voted which...
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Immigration NZ praised for running a 'tight ship' as visa rejection rate falls
There’s praise for the 'tight ship' Immigration New Zealand's running. Data released to Newstalk ZB reveals just over 65 thousand visa applications were turned...
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"Cuts on cuts": Tauranga, Nelson hit hardest as Air NZ axes more flights
Air New Zealand's cutting another set of flights on top of its already stretched network. On top of cancellations across May and June announced last month, the...
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'21 out of 13 million': Seymour gives 'context' to school lunch safety complaints
The Associate Education Minister's defending the school lunches programme despite dozens of early safety complaints. There were 21 food safety probes into the lunches...
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Mike's Minute: Parent prosecutions were a deterrent
It probably wasn’t a surprise to learn the parents being prosecuted over their kids not going to school didn’t turn up to court. So the reason the justice wheel...
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"A snapshot of my world": Gin Wigmore discusses life, relationships, and a new album
A Kiwi music icon is firmly rooted back on our shores, with new music on the way. Gin Wigmore returned to New Zealand’s shores in late 2024 after years spent living...
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"Wonderful recognition": NZ winery bestowed a clean sweep at London Wine Competition
Our wine industry continues to find success on the global stage. Marlborough’s Spy Valley achieved a clean sweep at the London Wine Competition, claiming seven...
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THE RE-WRAP: More Reasons Not to Move to Australia
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Terrible Place/Meanwhile, Back Here In Middle Earth/Passing Notes In Class/Not Going...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30th of April, Dr Rober Breunig takes a look at Australia’s surging inflation whilst Finance Minister...
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Australia's economy seems to be holding steady despite surging inflation
Australia’s cost of living has jumped yet again. Headline inflation jumped 1.1% in the March quarter, while the Consumer Price Index rose to 4.6% in the year to...
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Middle East conflict expected to dampen small business sales' momentum
Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow. New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter – March alone...
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"Falling behind": Cancer Society calls on Govt to invest more in skin cancer prevention
The Cancer Society's asking political parties to stop tinkering around the edges and unite to more strongly fight the disease. It's joined with the Government to...
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"They started in a worse position": Finance Minister brushes off comparisons as Australia's inflation surges
The Finance Minister says New Zealand's inflation situation is very different to Australia's. Across the ditch, the rate's surged from 3.7% in February to 4.6%...
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Mike's Minute: The free trade deal should be celebrated
The greatest sadness of the India Free Trade Deal, for me to this point, is that the rhetoric has not paid due respect to where free trade basically began. New...
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"Range of factors": Electricity sector defends price increase as authority probes hikes
The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny. Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year – the same as last...
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Pollies: Just how much alcohol is consumed at Parliament?
It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week to date. They...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolster our supply...
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'Encouraging': First-home buyers make up nearly a quarter of new loans as lending rises
Home lending is on the rise – up 17.5% in the six months to December. The Banking Association's latest report also shows almost a quarter of new loans going to...
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"The benefit of AI has become a lot clearer": Businesses adopting AI see greater returns, research shows
AI seems to be having a positive impact on Kiwi businesses. A new report from 2degrees and Deloitte suggests small and medium businesses using high levels of AI...
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THE RE-WRAP: Sherman Tanked
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) All the Grubby Details/None of the Grubby Details/No Details of Any Kind
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Unclipping wings: Govt begins work to modernise aviation rules
The Government says work to modernise aviation rules is already off the ground. Its major sector overhaul is promising to update pilot training and safety rules,...
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"We've covered off excess risk": Diesel-users should have confidence in Z Energy deal, Shane Jones says
The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions. The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million...
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Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think
Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think. Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot....
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ComBox: The success of Christchurch's Super Round
Returning after a long and packed weekend, Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend’s sporting news. On today’s agenda: The success...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Economy Isn't as Stupid as You Think, Stupid
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) So, Buck Up/Oh, Actually, Everything Is About to Implode/AI Apocalypse Update/Skipping...
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"Let's have an adult conversation": NZ faces massive demographic shift, experts warn
New Zealand’s look seems set to change. A new report from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures predicts New Zealand's population could look very different in the coming...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of April, Trade Minister Todd McClay called in from India to discuss the signing of the FTA, and...
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"A good day for NZ trade": Trade Minister celebrates signing of 'high-quality' India FTA
The Trade Minister says there won't be any unpleasant surprises in the final text of our free trade agreement with India. The deal is due to be tabled in Parliament...
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Freight industry urges Govt to cut heavy vehicle regulations amid fuel worries
The freight industry wants any transport changes to save fuel introduced now, not later. The Government is looking at allowing some heavy vehicles to carry more...
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"Incredibly good deal": NZ "won't regret" signing India FTA, Luxon says
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year. The deal's been signed in New Delhi overnight. It's...
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Hopes an understanding will be reached in King Charles' visit with Trump
King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in the US for their state visit on the back of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The 31-year-old...
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Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika was a bust from the start
If you want a lesson in how to set up a business properly, then Moana Pasifika is not your guide. I wandered through the whole sorry saga in Kate MacNamara's excellent...
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Mark the Week: How hard did the India FTA have to be?
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 India FTA: 8/10 Got there at last....
