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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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3:21

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/13

Changes are coming to our drivers licensing system, with only one practical test in a bid to have more Kiwis on full licenses. Transport minister Chris Bishop tells Mike Hosking a lot of people 'don't bother' graduating from a restricted to full license. "There are a lot of people out there right now breaking the law, just driving on the restricted," he said. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

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2025/04/13

It's good news for supermarkets: In the year to March, supermarket supply costs have risen by 2%. However, a survey out this morning shows that one in four people are struggling financially and the cost of living remains the main issue for voters. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen talks to Mike Hosking about the survey. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on arson attack on...

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2025/04/13

Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro has been evacuated from his home after a suspected arson attack. The attack took place after the Jewish governor celebrated the first night of the Jewish holiday, Passover. He said he woke up in the middle of the night to authorities banging on the door of the home as a fire spread. US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Mike Hosking about the incident, tariffs, and the all female Blue Origin space flight. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:26

Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on tariff...

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2025/04/13

The Trump administration has announced it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from his 125 percent reciprocal tariffs on China It means American's may be spared a price hike on electronics that aren't usually made in the United States. Processors and chips are included in the exemption. Devon Funds Management's Greg Smith joins the show to discuss the decision. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:05

Mike's Minute: Free trade will survive these tariffs

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2025/04/11

Keir Starmer is fast becoming a new political hero. For a bloke who stumbled into office not on his brilliance or a nationwide passion for the Labour Party, but more because the Tories had spent 14 years slowly messing the place up, he turns out to be quite the operator. He is reforming public health because it's fat and useless. He is trimming welfare because there are too many layabouts. He has handled Trump as well as anyone, and better than most, both on tariffs and the war. Now he has rejected

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1:46

Mike's Minute: How arrogant of the Waitangi Tribunal...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

Is it gall, is it cheek, or is it comedic? The Waitangi Tribunal has been reviewed, and the review recommends it needs more people and more money. It is strained, says the review. They are of course technically correct. It is strained because the Waitangi Tribunal is busy. It is busy with “urgent”, and we use that word loosely, numbers of gripes and grievances around the general state and status of Māori, or more accurately, a small selection of Māori who have seen for years and decades now the

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2:31

Mark the Week: Trump is a complete and utter chaotic...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

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. Donald Trump: 1/10 Complete and utter chaotic clown. You don’t treat the world economy like this. Clowns: 2/10 In order: Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Pete Hegseth, and Karoline Leavitt. The IRD: 6/10 Collected close to a billion dollars in unpaid tax, simply by looking – quite a good concept! Paul Goldsmith: 6/10 Is it ingenious or worrying when you're asking the Mike Hosking

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90:06

Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of April, the Treaty Principles Bill is dead, so where does David Seymour go now? And we need to look at how the US’ 145% tariffs on China will impact us. Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby discuss whether Mike would be the perfect host of the Chase as four episodes are being filmed in New Zealand. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee

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11:03

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

New Zealand is finally getting its own version of popular British television quiz show The Chase. TVNZ has commissioned a four-episode special of The Chase New Zealand to be filmed in Sydney, Australia. The Host has not yet been announced, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson pondered whether Mike would be a good fit as they Wrapped the Week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:38

Andre Heimgartner: Kiwi Supercars driver ahead of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner is getting behind plans for a Supercars round to take place in Christchurch. Ruapuna Park's the likely candidate to join Taupo as the only New Zealand events on the calendar next year. Heimgartner's very familiar with the proposed venue. He told Mike Hosking it’s great for New Zealand motorsport. He says they’ve been longing for this for a while, and it’s great that they’ve finally decided to give it to them – plus, it’s great for the South Island fans. LISTEN

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4:24

Peter Lewis: Business Journalist on the volatile...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

Markets have been losing many of yesterday's historic gains. US markets climbed steeply after Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most countries – locking them at 10%. However, they plunged again after the White House confirmed tariffs on Chinese goods are now at 145%. Business journalist Peter Lewis told Mike Hosking the up-and-down is likely to continue until investors have certainty about what's happening. He says while there is a pause, the tariffs haven’t gone away altogether, and that will

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2:46

Claire Achmad: Chief Children's Commissioner raises...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy report shows improvements in attendance, smoking, drinking, and offending rates. However material hardship, immunisations, food insecurity, and avoidable hospitalisations have all worsened. Claire Achmad told Mike Hosking she wants the Government to put a bigger focus on children. She says around half of children live in benefit

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3:24

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the bill...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance management plans. It includes amending school board objectives to make educational achievement the ultimate goal. Stanford told Mike Hosking she wants to make it clear. She says under the previous government it became very convoluted and it took away from the previous goal of having students achieve. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:58

David Seymour: ACT Party Leader on the Treaty...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/10

Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs at its second reading yesterday. MPs called it racist, divisive, ugly, grubby, and an assault on history and rights. Seymour told Mike Hosking he's standing up for equal human rights. He says the Crown has an obligation to uphold all people’s rights, including Māori, and we are all equal before the law. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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1:48

Mike's Minute: Should the Government force you to buy...

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2025/04/09

I am conflicted. In the age of tariffs and free trade and making stuff that the world wants, how is it a Government can then argue that you have to buy wool? If you are redecorating, or building, or refurbishing a major chunk of your consideration will be around cost. Can wool outprice what might be your desire for the cheapest product going? No, it can't. Can wool mount an argument that over time it pays its way? Possibly. Then we come to the patriotic side. Should we support things that we are

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11:39

Peter Windsor: Former Williams Team Manager ahead of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/09

As Liam Lawson begins his new Formula One era with Racing Bulls, a new challenge has arisen if he’s to get back into Red Bull’s senior team for 2026. The 23-year-old claimed 17th place in Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka over the weekend after a pit stop gamble did not reap the rewards they had hoped for. He was bested by his teammate, Formula One rookie Isack Hadjar, who took home eighth place on his third outing for the squad, also beating out Lawson’s replacement Yuki Tsunoda. Former

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89:58

Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/09

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of April, Trump put a pause on tariffs, sending the stock markets through the roof, so we look at the resulting scramble. The Government has said we must buy wool. Can they enforce this or is it anti-free trade? Former Williams F1 team manager Peter Windsor gives us his thoughts ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts

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2:49

Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Blacks Captain on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/09

Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. He served as the All Blacks doctor between 1988 and 2004 before moving to the Warriors for 15 years. Former All Black Captain Sean Fitzpatrick told Mike Hosking Mayhew was very much part of the team, both on and off the field. He says he was a lovely man, a confidant, very calm, and managed to bring humour to very tense situations. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:13

Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist...

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2025/04/09

Donald Trump's turning up the heat on China but throwing a tariff lifeline to most others. He's authorised a 90-day pause which will see tariffs dropped to 10% for many countries. However, China's rate has been increased from 104% to 125%. Eric Crampton —Chief Economist at New Zealand Initiative— told Mike Hosking it's a rapidly changing situation. He says it’s really hard for any business to plan in this kind of environment – the chaos is just going to continue. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:26

Adrian Macey: Victoria University Adjunct Professor...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/09

A climate professor says forestry isn't the answer to climate change. It comes after Parliament's environment watchdog released a report proposing completely removing the ability of carbon polluters to rely on planting trees to meet their climate obligations, instead of cutting their emissions. Victoria University Adjunct Professor of Climate Change Adrian Macey told Mike Hosking we need a more comprehensive approach to tackling climate change. He says planting trees simply isn't good enough. Macey

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