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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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2:38

Dr Farah Palmer: Former Black Ferns Captain previews...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

We’re in the business end of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but a former Black Ferns captain is warning against getting cocky. The Black Ferns have made light work of Spain, Japan, Ireland, and South Africa, leading them to the semi-finals. Saturday morning will see them face off against the World No 2 team – Canada. Former Captain Dr Farah Palmer told Mike Hosking that although it’s likely we’ll make it through and face England in the final, she wouldn’t take Canada lightly. She says the last time

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4:03

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Jimmy Kimmel's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

The axing of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has sparked debate around freedom of speech. Kimmel has been pulled off air indefinitely by ABC over his comments relating to the Charlie Kirk killing. The late-night host suggested Kirk, who was shot at a Utah University last week, was killed by a pro-Trump Republican. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking reactions are sharply partisan. He says that some, like former Fox host Geraldo Rivera, believe Kimmel’s statements were inappropriate and

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4:29

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Negotiations between senior doctors and the Government have broken down. They've rejected a $160 million offer and are set to strike for 48 hours next week. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists had put a proposal which would have cost about $300 million. Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Mike Hosking doctors are playing catch up. She says doctors haven't had pay increases lower than inflation since the pandemic. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP dropping...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says a new Reserve Bank Governor will be announced “very shortly” as she comes under growing pressure to tackle New Zealand’s economic woes. Economists are calling on the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate more aggressively after yesterday’s shock GDP result. New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.9% in the June quarter, a reduction well over market expectations. Expectations were for a 0.4% decline in GDP, while Reserve Bank forecasts were for a

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3:30

Mark Patterson: Associate Agricultural Minister on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

The Associate Agriculture Minister believes wool is making a comeback and New Zealand could double its exports over the next decade. Mark Patterson is in China for the country's largest wool conference, where he'll meet with industry representatives, wool growers, and processors. It's our largest trading partner for wool, with $176 million of $446 million in total exports heading there last year. Patterson told Mike Hosking farmers can be confident with how the market's moving. He says the price is

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6:04

Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the GDP...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Sir John Key says the Reserve Bank deserves much of the blame for the latest sharp drop in GDP. Our economy's contracted 0.9% in the June quarter. The Government says international turmoil and uncertainty over tariffs have driven the fall, which was much larger than expected. Key told Mike Hosking the OCR was also a major factor. He says two months ago he was criticised for calling for the OCR to come down 100-basis points, but that will probably now happen by Christmas. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:09

Mike's Minute: Compulsory KiwiSaver could be our...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Having argued the other week for compulsory KiwiSaver, it was sort of ironic, but probably lucky, that several reports came out post the comments that wanted the same thing. Then enter Winston who wants it as well, and will pay for it, apparently with tax cuts. Of course the tax cuts are completely unaffordable, but it doesn’t make the compulsion a bad idea. I personally am not for compulsion, but it seems the only way to solve our never-ending inability to save. Here is what possibly is the

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5:43

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Donald Trump's second...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and flypasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a state banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles, with about 150 other guests. The King is cherishing the close ties between American and British people, saying the ocean may divide the two countries, but they're the 'closest of kin.' UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking they’re flinging every bit of royal regalia that they can at Trump in order

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8:42

Jacob Douglas: Kiwi motorsport driver on his road to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Another case of a Kiwi punching above his weight. Hailing from Christchurch, 20 year old motorsport driver Jacob Douglas is currently competing in the USF Pro 2000 Circuit over in the States. He’s on the road to IndyCar, and has just wrapped up the season, finishing 5th overall and securing a win and eight podiums. At age 16 Douglas made the move to America in order to chase his dreams, and told Mike Hosking at the time he didn’t realise how big of a deal it was. “I was kind of just, y’know, another

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2:00

Don Good: Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Hamilton's first domestic jet service in 25 years will connect thousands of people to Christchurch every year. Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 service will operate alongside two smaller planes, to be deployed to other parts of the regional network. From today the 171-seat domestic jet will leave Christchurch at 3pm five days a week and return from Hamilton just after 5pm. Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Don Good told Mike Hosking Air NZ wouldn’t have put a plane on that route if there wasn’t demand

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88:33

Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of September, we look at the predictions of how bad Q2 was economically, and whether this is the worst of it. Some extraordinary new numbers when it comes to youth crime that shows the Government is starting to get the issue under control. Young motorsport driver Jacob Douglas details his path to IndyCar and why he moved to the US by himself at only 16 years old. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning

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3:13

Paul Spain: Tech Commentator on Kiwi musicians...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Top musicians are taking their music off Spotify and leaving the platform behind – but why? Kiwi musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats have joined overseas acts like Deerhoof and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard in boycotting the platform, accusing it of exploitation, poor royalties, and subsidising big international acts. As it stands, each stream earns an artist around one-twentieth of a New Zealand cent. Tech commentator Paul Spain told Mike Hosking artists are making a fair point, as

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2:42

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister unpacks what the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

The vast majority of New Zealand's foreign tourist levy is being held on to by the Government. Budget documents show up to $139 million is being banked from the International Visitor Levy for Crown spending. This year's budget allocated $55 million a year to spending in conservation and $35 million to new spending in tourism from a pot of almost $230 million. Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka told Mike Hosking it helps cover the costs of all things used by tourists, not just things like

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3:28

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the reduction in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

The Children's Minister is attributing a reduction in youth reoffending to boot camps, even though they haven't started yet. The Government says serious and persistent young offending has dropped by more than 14% since June 2023. Northland experienced the greatest decrease at 40%. Minister Karen Chhour told Mike Hosking there have been significant developments. She says they've learnt a lot from the military-style academy pilot, which has informed other programmes. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:25

Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers Vice President on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Frustration from farmers over Environment Canterbury's decision to declare a nitrate emergency. It voted —nine to seven— for the declaration after groundwater testing found levels of the chemical increasing in the majority of monitored sites. Federated Farmers Vice President Colin Hurst told Mike Hosking solving this problem can take a number of years, but farmers have been working on it. He says ECan's put a wedge between farmers and council after yesterday's decision. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:44

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist ahead of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Many are predicting a fall in GDP for quarter two. Stats NZ will release the figures later this morning, just before 11am. The Reserve Bank expects a 0.3% drop while bank economists are more pessimistic. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Mike Hosking there are worrying trends. He says the construction sector is still in a downturn, while manufacturing has seen a fall after a decent first quarter. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:56

Mike's Minute: NZ's response on the war changes nothing

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/16

If it's any help to those chained to Nicola Willis' office, there is a decent piece I read yesterday asking whether Israel was heading towards a South Africa moment. In an interview this week, Netanyahu seemed to accept some sort of isolation was a price his country was, and is, paying for as a result of the war. But none of that has been brought about by people chaining themselves to door handles. Nor would the cause have been advanced in any way, shape, or form by Nicola taking communion with

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4:47

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Tyler Robinson...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/16

The 22-year-old charged with allegedly killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has made his first appearance in court. Tyler Robinson is facing seven charges including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University last week. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, which is something Trump had called for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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11:22

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Te Pati...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/16

Things have been heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest developments. They discussed the decision to close Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for a protest, before the wind changed the plans, free speech and the right to protest, and the latest in the situation with Te Pati Māori and the tricky spot Labour seems to be in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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87:56

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/16

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of September, data reveals the chance of going to prison is at an all-time high, but only 15% of criminals are going behind bars. The Black Caps’ new coach is in for a word ahead of the 20th anniversary of T20s and our series against Australia. Keen sports fans will know that the first ever T20 was played between NZ and Australia. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen spar over the Te Pati Māori's comments and John Tamihere’s endorsement

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