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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio 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.The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

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3:52

Ellen MacGregor-Reid: New Secretary of Education on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/13

The new Secretary of Education believes it’s not all doom and gloom in our education system. Ellen MacGregor-Reid has been given the green light for the next four and a half years. She’ll continue to drive the new curriculum alongside Education Minister Erica Stanford. MacGregor-Reid told Mike Hosking New Zealand does have some strengths in education, however they know they can do better. She says she’s ambitious for the kids, for the education system, and thinks we can get to the top. LISTEN

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4:56

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/13

The US Government is business as usual after the longest shutdown in US history – but only till January. US President Donald Trump's signed a bill to end the shutdown and fund the government, while providing back-pay to federal workers. It's caused a divide among Democrats, as it doesn't ensure access to Affordable Care subsidies. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the shutdown costs are estimated to be around NZ$24.6 billion per week, or as much as 1.5% of the GDP. He says the

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2:58

Andrew Body: Banking Expert on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/13

The Finance Minister's being urged to take urgent and decisive action on our banking sector. Ministers have accepted most of the recommendations of a select committee inquiry into the industry, including directing the Reserve Bank to focus on more competition. But banking expert Andrew Body says Nicola Willis needs to go further. He told Mike Hosking the Minister should be seeking law changes and a harmonisation of Australian and New Zealand banking rules. Body says the Minister should be ringing

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3:32

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the Regulatory...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/13

The Regulation Minister says a small number of groups have hijacked the public submission process. ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament. The policy, which provides principles for lawmaking, received 156-thousand public submissions – 98% of those opposed. David Seymour told Mike Hosking there have been more select committee submissions in the past two years than in the history of Parliament. He says organisations like Greenpeace spread mistruths and automate

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2:18

Mike's Minute: Why the increased cost of labour will...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

In America at the moment there is a lot of talk about the “K” shaped economy. Car dealers see it. If you have a good, safe job, good income and you're in the markets invested in AI (before it all pops) you are feeling good. You are the upward bit of the “K”. You're buying a flash new car with carbon add-ons. If you've been laid off, or about to be by a robot, you hate AI because you never earned enough to buy stock anyway and your SNAP payment hasn’t come through because of the shutdown and you're

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88:31

Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of November, Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche speaks on McSkimming, Coster, and what’s next for the investigation. Health Minister Simeon Brown discusses the rollout of 12-month prescriptions, private cancer patients gaining access to publicly funded medication, and the cutting of red tape around medical conferences. Acclaimed author John Grisham is back on the show for a chat about his latest book 'The Widow'. Get the

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12:19

John Grisham: Bestselling author on writing, his...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

John Grisham is back, but with a bit of a twist. His legal thrillers made him a bestselling author but his latest novel is a bit of a departure, a whodunnit murder mystery titled ‘The Widow’. Grisham writes his novels in a slightly unorthodox manner, starting with the end and looping back around. “I learned the hard way years ago,” he told Mike Hosking. “I wasn’t sure how to end the book, and so you keep writing, and you can’t get to the end, and you boxed yourself in a corner.” “I’m not gonna

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4:16

Natalie Christensen: Sauvignon 2027 Chair on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

A new festival is launching for the wine industry. Titled ‘Sauvignon 2027’, it will celebrate the innovation and diversity of New Zealand’s most iconic wine. It'll be welcoming global industry leaders and trade influencers to Marlborough in February. Chair Natalie Christensen told Mike Hosking that although Sauvignon Blanc is a popular wine around the world, there’s still lots to talk about and they want to get that word spread far and wide. She says there’s a lot more depth to Sauv that a lot of

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3:46

Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner on the $1 million...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

A million dollar compensation deal with Watercare is only short-term relief for Auckland oyster farmers, who've lost income from a massive sewage spill in the Mahurangi River. The issue caused by a power surge at the Warkworth pump station has meant an almost month-long halt on harvesting. Watercare's now paid out one million dollars to Aquaculture New Zealand for distribution to 10 impacted oyster farmers. Matakana Oysters owner Tom Walters told Mike Hosking they’re feeling relieved, but it’s only

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5:24

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on 12-month...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments. From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions. Patients will still collect their repeats from the pharmacy but will no longer need to return to their doctor each time for a new script. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking this could save patients up to $105 per year in reduced GP fees. He says it will also free up appointment space. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:45

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the criticism of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

Port of Auckland's pushing back against criticism of its move to raise fees. The port's increasing peak time fees from $130 per container to $180 next year, and $350 the following year. Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says it's one of several cost pressures facing businesses, alongside rising fuel excise taxes and soon-to-be-introduced congestion charges. Port boss Roger Gray told Mike Hosking the fees are fair and Kalasih should come visit the port to understand why. He says

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6:29

Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/12

The Public Service Commissioner is saying little on the details of Andrew Coster's ongoing employment after his involvement in the Jevon McSkimming scandal. A scathing IPCA report has found the former Police Commissioner was among those in senior police leadership who failed to properly address sex allegations against the then Deputy Police Commissioner. Coster is now head of the Social Investment Agency. His employer, Sir Brian Roche, says an employment process is underway for Coster and can't

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88:33

Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of November, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers responds to the damning IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming. Did we get anything out of the Arms Act announcement? Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen give their thoughts on the police and their culture and how much damage has been done to their reputation on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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2:01

Mike's Minute: Gun law debate ends in a whimper, not...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

It seemed like a thing, until it wasn’t. Guns are like fluoride and the MSM – they get people angsty. Out of the Christchurch mosque attack came the idea that gun law needed amending. The amending got another look when ACT came to power because they are libertarians and people with, broadly speaking, a common-sense view of the world. The idea that the more you restrict weaponry the less likely you are to have a massacre is, of course, nonsense. Like so many things the Ardern and Hipkins era was

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4:24

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Senate...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

Division within Democrats as US Senators approve the final version of a Bill that could end the weeks-long Government shutdown. The deal from a group of Democrats and GOP leaders will go to the House of Representatives, then will need signing into law by the President. Under the deal, the Government will reopen in exchange for a future vote on extending Affordable Care subsidies. Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley told CNN it's unlikely that vote will go anywhere, because Republicans have vastly

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3:41

Dom Kalasih: Transporting New Zealand CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

Transporting New Zealand warns increases in Auckland port fees will be passed on to consumers. Fees per container at peak times will increase from $130 to $180 in January 2026. They'll then jump to $350 in January 2027. Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih told Mike Hosking that it would be one thing if the port was seeing productivity gains from the increases, but they’re not. He says there comes a point in time where you have to wonder if this is just a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul

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2:08

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

The implementation of roadside drug testing is being hailed as a huge step in the right direction. From December, Police across Wellington can do random roadside saliva tests – screening for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine. They'll spread to cover the whole country by mid-next year. Drivers testing positive will need to do a second test that checks for 25 substances. Drug Detection Agency Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking data shows 30% of all road deaths now involve an

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10:54

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

A damning report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming reveals interference and cover-ups during the "Commissioner-appointment" process. The former Deputy Police Commissioner is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to having child sexual exploitation and bestiality material on his work devices. A watchdog report finds some of the nation's highest ranking officers ignored a young woman's anonymous complaints against McSkimming and prosecuted her for harassment. Gagging orders

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2:47

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

Auckland businesses are gearing up for a busy Wednesday next week - as hotel occupancy reaches 100%. Forty thousand are expected from Metallica fans alone, with the rock band set to perform at Eden Park. Meanwhile, nearly 3,800 international delegates are gathering at Aotea Centre for New Zealand's largest ever academic conference, celebrating Indigenous education over five days. Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking the city will probably average 80-85% occupancy

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3:40

Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/11/11

There’s a belief New Zealanders are no safer than they were before changes to the gun laws. A rewrite of the Arms Act simplifies rules for licensed owners for storage, repairs and visitor use, and adds harsher penalties. Gang members also won't be able to own a gun and semi-automatics will stay banned. Council of Licensed Firearms Owners spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack told Mike Hosking they were promised overwhelming reform but have only got a re-tweak of the existing law. He says the things that

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