Metcalf injury worry overshadows Warriors’ emphatic victory over Broncos
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THE RE-WRAP: This Week's Fish'n'Chip Wrapper
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Move On/But Not to TOP/How Awesome Is Mining?/How Awesome Are the Warriors?/Bad Year for...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of August, Act proposes to only hire people in the public sector on merit instead of race or...
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Mike's Minute: Time to go back to the bigger picture for the election
This should be it for coup gate questioning of the Prime Minister. Bruce Cotterill's piece over the weekend in the NZ Herald I hope, and more importantly actually...
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'Industry is resilient': Owner of NZ Fashion Week confident in industry despite struggling economy
New Zealand Fashion Week is about to get underway in Auckland. The event, which starts today, is a week of catwalks, displays and style hosted on Auckland's waterfront. The...
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'Good chance': Warriors go marching on despite Metcalf's injury
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport. On the table today: The Warriors are continuing to perform well, but star player...
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'Outstanding ministers': PM says Bishop and Stanford innocent in leadership challenge
Chris Luxon insists Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford played no part in the leadership challenge against him. MP Chris Penk was removed from Cabinet and has announced...
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'Work to do': NZ Initiative backs ACT's "reset" of government agencies
A think tank leader believes the Act Party is asking a fair question of the public service. It's promising a reset in government agencies, ending what it calls “race-based...
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Soldiers stranded on USS Abraham Lincoln due to head home
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Strait of Hormuz for almost 9 months. Reports say the conditions on board are deteriorating, with families of the...
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Mark the Week: Luxon stared them down again
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. Christopher Luxon: 8/10 Stared them down,...
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Mike's Minute: It's not the taxpayers' job to "clean up" businesses
So we have Golden Bay Cement and we have New Zealand Steel. In their own way, both companies that make things we need as a country and would struggle without. One...
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Wrapping the Week: The coup that wasn't
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed National’s leadership challenge and the...
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"Clear opportunity": Invest NZ CEO breaks down the success of the golden visa scheme
The appetite for New Zealand’s golden visa continues to grow. Since the rules were relaxed last April, $4.845 billion has either been committed or added to the...
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THE RE-WRAP: AI Apocalypse Update
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Take Me To Your Leader/Picking and Choosing What to Prop Up/Mark the Week/America's Next...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of August, tourism leaders are welcoming ACT’s proposed alternative to a bed tax, and there’s a dire...
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"Outgrowing the model": Is privatisation the future for NZ's Super Rugby clubs?
A Super Rugby team owner believes a damning report into the competition's viability is further proof a new financial structure is needed. A Deloitte document claims...
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Netball NZ hesitant to rush decisions in face of new pitch to save 2027 ANZ Premiership
Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennah Wootton is conscious of rushing a decision which could define her tenure. She's officially started in the role as of...
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"Costs have increased": Report flags aged care sector's growing funding gap
A new report finds the funding of aged residential care is not keeping up with the cost of providing it. The Westpac NZ report investigates what challenges and...
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"We need to approach this problem": Tourism leaders welcome ACT's bed tax alternative
ACT's alternative to a bed tax is being welcomed by tourism leaders. The party's promising one dollar be given to local councils for each guest night in their...
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Mike's Minute: Luxon had belief and came out a winner
Not for the first time have too many people read what happened yesterday completely incorrectly. "It was over", they told us. "The numbers were done", they told...
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"Not a good look": Farage leads Binface by 70% ahead of Clacton by-election
The UK is facing one of its strangest by-elections in modern history. Tomorrow will see Clacton constituents vote for their MP – Nigel Farage attempting to defend...
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"Really sick event": Fin Melville Ives 'exited and nervous' to hit slopes for Snow League World Challenge
New Zealand’s elite snow sports scene is being recognised, with it set to host superstar Shaun White’s latest competition. The Snow League is in its second season,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of August, Minister Mark Mitchell gives us the inside word on the leadership coup. The latest...
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THE RE-WRAP: It Was Never On
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) So Weird How Many People Couldn't See That/No Re-Write Required/Rocked to Sleep by Rail
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"We have to be competitive": Auckland unveils plan to strengthen cruise tourism
Auckland wants to put its best foot forward as a cruise destination. Auckland Unlimited and the city's port have unveiled a 10 year plan focused on strengthening...
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National must prove it's "100% united" to make it through election unscathed - commentator
Time's ticking for National to rebuild itself as a united front after putting Christopher Luxon's leadership to the test a second time. The Prime Minister survived...
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"Definitely intensifying": NZSIS warns of growing challenges to national security
The Security Intelligence Service warns our national security challenges are intensifying as geopolitical tensions heat up. Its report finds public and private...
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Trade barriers costing Kiwi exporters billions a year, report finds
ExportNZ is sounding the alarm about the costly obstacles faced by exporters. Its report says at least 83% of our exports are affected by non-tariff barriers, resulting...
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Chris Penk's leadership challenge was "totally out of character", Mark Mitchell says
Mark Mitchell is sorry about the whole situation the National party caucus found itself in. Christopher Luxon stared down yesterday's challenge to his leadership,...
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Kiwibank lifts mortgage rates in effort to remain competitive
Kiwibank is being forced to follow the big banks’ lead. Its one-year special rate has risen 20 basis points to 4.95%, and its two-year also increased 20 points...
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All Blacks "building in the right direction" with dominant victory over Sharks
The All Blacks have blitzed the Sharks 54-nil at a soaked Durban to go two wins from two matches on their rugby tour of South Africa. New Zealand ran in eight tries,...
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"We love the CBD": Josh Emett set to open third Auckland restaurant in new luxury department store
A new restaurant for Auckland's CBD, inside the new Faradays Luxury Department Store. Josh and Helen Emett are opening their third CBD restaurant, called Lottie's,...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Safe Bet
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Time for a Reality Check
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Mike's Minute: What does National hope to achieve?
Say it's Erica Stanford as leader, does she swing your vote? What about Bishop? Do things materially change because he is suddenly the leader? This is the madness...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of August, former National MP Wayne Mapp and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talk about the...
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"He is doing a very good job": Mitchell affirms loyalty to Luxon amid leadership speculation
A senior National MP's throwing cold water on the idea the Prime Minister will be voted out of his job as National party leader today. Mark Mitchell says there's...
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"Three key drivers": Thousands starting new businesses in face of tough economic conditions
More people are starting businesses, despite tough economic conditions. Data shows there's been more than 62 thousand companies incorporated in the year to July,...
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Seymour refuses to "bag the Prime Minister", says leadership speculation is a distraction
The Deputy Prime Minister won’t make a prediction on the outcome of today’s National leadership challenge, but says a Prime Minister leading a coalition that’s ahead...
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"Constructed the stage for his own execution": Former MP deems Luxon's urgent meeting a mistake
A former National MP believes Christopher Luxon’s decision to call today’s emergency caucus meeting was a mistake. The Prime Minister announced the meeting on social...
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Mike's Minute: The left bloc don't have the numbers
Was Hipkins ruling out NZ First really a decision, or an announcement, or even a story? Peters, of course, ruled Labour out a long time ago. I've been surprised...
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"Taste of what's to come": Country duo MITI release first single from upcoming album
Another new prospect from New Zealand’s country music scene. Brother and sister duo Tiana and Sonny Miti, known as MITI, released their first single in 2023, and...
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"Very confident": Southern Orcas emerge as frontrunners for potential NRL team
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Hundreds of US millionaires eyeing up moves to NZ amid uncertainty and concern for future
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THE RE-WRAP: And They Say MMP Is Stupid
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) They Might Have a Point/Still Don't Remember Enrolling/Why So Solar-Resistant?/Lionsgate?...
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"Smells horrific": Controversial Auckland development gets fast-track approval - what's the issue?
A property developer says smelly sewage could spoil a controversial North Auckland housing development. The fast-track panel has approved a controversial 12-hundred...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of August, Local Government Minister Simon Watts explains what's next for the councils who haven't...
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Housing market favouring first-home buyers as more low-deposit loans approved
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"At or below inflation": Smaller jumps expected as Kiwis face still-rising power bills
Household energy bills are expected to keep rising, but the increases should be much lower than previous years. Electricity gentailer Contact Energy's reported...
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"Pretty significant": Govt focuses reform efforts on 18 council amalgamation plans
The Government is focusing council reform efforts on those who are willing to amalgamate. It will be looking at 18 proposals put forward under its Head Start programme. Local...
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Mike's Minute: The Legacy of Newstalk ZB
I hope if you read it or caught it over the weekend you enjoyed the coverage of Newstalk ZB's 100th birthday. I can tell you for nothing it is an honour and a joy...
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THE RE-WRAP: Daylight Second
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 10th of August, Steven Joyce answers questions about whether National has credibility issues calling...
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ComBox: Warriors defeat Panthers and Canterbury claim the Ranfurly Shield
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the weekend's sport. On the table today: The Warriors have pulled off a dominant display over the Panthers,...
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'Proud moment': Warriors CEO celebrates home victory over the Panthers
The Warriors strengthened their push for the top with a decisive win over the Panthers 28-12. The NRL's top four are now log-jammed as the battle for a top two...
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PM dismisses claims that National has a reputational problem over handling debt
National's brushing off concerns it has a reputational problem over debt - as it lays out new fiscal responsibility rules. The party's promising a surplus by 2028/29...
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'Want this thing to be over': Iran peace talks stall again as Iranian demands deemed 'ridiculous'
The US has labelled demands from Iran to end the war as 'ridiculous'. Iran is demanding the US to end its blockade of the oil channel, pay Iran damages for the...
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Former Finance Minister predicts fuel, bed tax after National's Budget Responsibility Rules
National's under pressure to come clean on what new taxes it could be considering. The party's unveiled its budget responsibility rules, promising to deliver a surplus...
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Mike's Minute: Some political operators want to undermine your future
Perhaps the Labour Party's small target election year strategy has started to unravel as one of their MPs, Helen White, told us all of her desire for house prices...
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Mark the Week: The Silver Ferns were the story of the Games
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. Netball's gold medal: 8/10 The story...
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Mike's Minute: The trouble with revisiting MMP
Is Luxon's MMP vote a stroke of genius to avoid an otherwise problematic week? His apology for Rotorua was a cluster, the Māorification issues that haven't been...
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Wrapping the Week: MMP referendums and 100 Years of ZB
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discuss Christopher Luxon’s comments around a MMP...
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Brutal All Blacks overpower Bulls in dominant victory
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