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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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4:29

Mark O'Connor: Australian Catholic Journalist on the...

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2025/05/06

135 cardinals from around the world will take their picks on who the new pope should be. They'll be locked in Rome's Sistine Chapel from tomorrow to decide who will replace Pope Francis. There's no timescale for how long it'll take, but the last two papal elections lasted for two days. Australian Catholic Journalist Mark O’Connor told Mike Hosking the cardinals know what they're looking for. He thinks the cardinals want to have someone with charisma, who can connect with ordinary people. LISTEN

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5:41

Catherine Wedd: Tukituki MP on the member's bill that...

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2025/05/06

There's acceptance banning social media for under 16s may be easier said than done. National has put forward a members’ bill to prevent under 16 year olds having social media accounts, with large corporations being responsible for technically regulating age verification. The author, Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd told Mike Hosking she knows anyone can use a fake age to set up a social media account, but if companies fail to manage it, they'll face significant penalties She says it's not going to be

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89:46

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025

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2025/05/06

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of May, Brooke van Velden talks improving the pay equity process and why it isn't, apparently, all about the Budget. And we've got a National bill that wants to ban social media for under 16s. Possible or not? Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk pay equity and the feasibility of the social media ban – and can we get through a whole segment without Mark putting himself on mute? Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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12:23

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

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2025/05/06

MPs across the political spectrum are fired up over the latest proposal to overhaul —under urgency— rules around pay equity. The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the Government was boasting about savings. She says the women in these jobs need to know their wages have been undercut to pay for the Government’s budget. Mark Mitchell says it's not

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2:12

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the...

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2025/05/06

An observation the recession hasn't been felt evenly. Stats NZ data out this morning could show unemployment has hit its highest point since 2016 during the March quarter – reaching around 5.2%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking she expects it will have bigger impacts on different age groups and communities. She says young people as well as Māori and Pacific communities have always been on a bigger rollercoaster when it comes to the labour market. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:45

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the meeting...

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2025/05/06

The US President and Canadian Prime Minister have had some tough conversations today. Donald Trump and Mark Carney met at the White House and vowed to bring up tough points that are dividing their countries since Trump won office. On Trump's desire to make Canada America's 51st state, Carney stated the country is not for sale. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Donald Trump says the countries have a good relationship, and love each other. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:15

Ronan Payinda: Auckland University study lead on...

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2025/05/06

The more vape stores near schools, the more young people vape. Fresh research from Auckland University shows almost half of schools across New Zealand are within a ten minute walk from a vape store The government passed a law in 2023 banning specialist vape shops from opening within 300 metres of schools, but the laws didn't apply to hundreds of existing suppliers. Study lead Ronan Payinda told Mike Hosking that walking past vape shops on the way to school increases the risk of vaping for those who

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4:21

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on...

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2025/05/06

The Government says its new tough rules for pay equity claims will result in major taxpayer savings. The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning. It's caused an uproar, with many women and union groups opposed to the idea. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking she can't yet disclose the exact financial impact. However she says the Crown will save billions of dollars,

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2:15

Mike's Minute: Why our top achievers are leaving

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2025/05/05

I always find it amusing when officialdom is confused, and they seem confused, as to why so many of our brightest minds have bailed and gone off overseas. This is the group of top achievers at NCEA level and the ones with international qualifications. More of them than ever have left the country. Officialdom here doesn’t know if they are enrolled offshore or, and here is the critical point, why they left. Fortunately, I can help. Well, at least a bit. We had one leave the country to go off and

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11:50

Nick Bryant: Global Political expert on the Trump...

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2025/05/05

Australia's recent election has sparked talks of the 'Trump effect' coming into play. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party's had a landslide win, securing a historic second term. It's widely thought Trump's volatility influenced the outcome. Global Political Expert Nick Bryant told Mike Hosking it's become more apparent the country wanted to elect an authentically Australian Prime Minister, with the landslide win's a rejection of Americanisation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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89:49

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025

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2025/05/05

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th of May, free trade negotiations are officially underway in India, and our film industry could be left reeling after Trump announced 100% tariffs on foreign films. Sir John Key is on to talk business growth in New Zealand, as well as everything else Mike throws at him. Nick Bryant is an expert in global politics and is on to talk to us about the recent elections around the world and Trumpism. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show

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3:08

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agriculture Minister on the...

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2025/05/05

New Zealand’s livestock numbers are on the decline. Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past 10 years – a total decline of 6.2 million sheep since 2014. The number of dairy cattle also fell 13% over the same period, coinciding with the increase in land being converted for forestry. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking he believes the costs around RMA and other rules and regulations are partially responsible. He says one farmer he

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9:27

Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the Ignite 25...

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2025/05/05

Sir John Key does not believe US President Donald Trump intends to keep tariffs on most of the world. The former Prime Minister is speaking at the Ignite 25 Growth Summit business event in Auckland today. Key, who's supported Trump in the past, says the President is only focused on China in his new trade policies. He told Mike Hosking the stock, bond, and currency markets are not convinced that Trump is going to leave them where they are. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:42

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director...

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2025/05/05

Tourism organisations from across the North Island are working to put a spotlight on it. Fifteen operators have teamed up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding. It aims to generate interest from key tourism markets particularly Australia, North America, and China. Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking both islands have different offerings, so tourism shouldn't be merged as one. She says they're getting back to just being the North, and are acknowledging how well

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2:56

Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development...

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2025/05/05

The film industry is being asked not to push the panic button. There's a lot of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US. In a post on Truth Social, he says the US film industry is ‘dying a very fast death’ as countries offer incentives to lure filmmaking away from Hollywood. Screen Production and Development Association President Irene Gardiner told Mike Hosking his terminology is quite confusing. She says she doesn't know how

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3:07

Tim Groser: Former Trade Minister on New Zealand...

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2025/05/05

The state of foreign affairs across the globe could play into New Zealand's hands as it enters free trade negotiations. A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to begin the process of securing an FTA. Former Trade Minister Tim Groser told Mike Hosking he's never loved our chances, but the odds have changed. He says the landscape has changed because of Donald Trump's approach to trade - which could make a deal easier to pull off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:04

Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister talks defence...

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2025/05/04

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is live in studio with Mike Hosking to talk the big issues of the week. Luxon has confirmed the plan to commit $12 billion to defence, backing the decision for five marine helicopters. He says the defence plan will make New Zealand well connected to global partners. The Prime Ministers disagreeing with his soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister, saying he doesn't think New Zealand has too many ministers. "It's not about the number of ministers, it's actually about the size

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2:16

Mike's Minute: The great man that was Sir Bob Jones

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2025/05/04

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bob Jones - Sir Robert Jones. The last contact I had with him was last year when he sent me a copy of his latest book. They always came with a personal note. When I say personal, it was a letter that he would have dictated and had typed up and then signed himself. He was from a different era of sorts. I never received an email from him, only letters. The last time I dealt with him in person was in his office in Wellington overlooking the harbour. That too was

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6:38

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the Federal...

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2025/05/04

Anthony Albanese's lead the Australian Labor Party to a back-to-back run in Government. Peter Dutton has lost his seat as well as losing the election, making him the first federal opposition leader to do so. Australian Correspondent Steve Price talks all things election with Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:56

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025

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2025/05/04

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of May, we're spending $2b on helicopters for the defence force. Is that expensive? Or just the cost of defence these days? The Prime Minister is in to talk whether we have too many portfolios and ministers and if we've gone too skint for the Budget. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine cover the beginning of the latest F1 race, the Warriors and Steven Adams big contribution so far in the NBA playoffs. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full

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