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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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3:42

Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Fellow on the report...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

The cost of keeping Government-owned assets could be more than the return it's getting from them. A report by The New Zealand Initiative says the Government owns $571 billion in assets, yet the returns from them don't even cover the interest on loans used to buy them. Author Bryce Wilkinson is calling for a review to identify if assets should be sold, and if so, which ones. He says the Government should be asking if someone else could put the assets to better use to improve public access. LISTEN

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9:16

Scott McLaughlin: Kiwi IndyCar driver talks...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

Since winning the IndyCar Rookie Award in 2021, Scott McLaughlin has gone from strength to strength. He finished 3rd last year, only 39 points shy of first place, as well as having the historic pole lap at Indy500, going faster than anyone in history. McLaughlin and his wife also welcomed their first child in October of last year, right at the end of the racing season. He told Mike Hosking that life as a dad has been pretty wild, but he’s enjoyed it. “Had a great Christmas, and I’m just really,

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89:55

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of February, Erica Stanford has a new teaching announcement, coming not a moment too soon considering the current shortage of over 2000 teachers. The Prime Minister tangles himself into a knot when trying to answer if he would have sacked Andrew Bayly if he hadn't offered his resignation. Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin is taking a pitstop before this weekend’s season opener to talk to Mike about becoming a dad and his expectations for

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3:37

Stuart Harrison: Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

Some good news for our tourism sector. Millennium and Copthorne Hotels have recorded its highest full-year revenue in five years, with a sense 2025 will be strong for travel. Current international visitor arrivals still sit at 89% of pre-pandemic levels. Chief Executive Stuart Harrison told Mike Hosking they've been holding a 'revive and thrive' strategy. He says they've been doing refurbishments and upgrades to position themselves in a strong space for the future. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:55

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the meeting...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

The French President has met with Donald Trump at the White House, seeking stability following America's sidestep of traditional European ties. It comes as world leaders met in Kyiv on the third-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, and the UN General Assembly voted against a US resolution to end the war without reference to Russian aggression. Newstalk ZB European Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking Emmanuel Macron will be saying Europe understands his frustrations with defence

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11:13

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talkings gang...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

The Prime Minister says Andrew Bayly's good work can't compensate for bad behaviour. The Port Waikato MP has resigned from cabinet after touching a staffer's arm during a lively conversation. It follows an earlier incident in which he called a winery worker a loser. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking the good work that Bayly was doing doesn't excuse it. He says it's important to have standards and Bayly has realised he didn't meet his own expectations. Luxon would not be drawn on whether he

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3:57

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/24

The Government's changing residency rules to allow overseas primary teachers to apply for New Zealand residency. Speaking exclusively to Newstalk ZB, the Immigration Minister says from next month, offshore primary teachers will only need a job offer, and don't need to have worked here for two years, to be given residency. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking it follows the Government putting secondary teachers on the same pathway last year, which made a big difference to their numbers. LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:04

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on elections,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

In Australian election polls, the Coalition has built a 52 percent to 48 percent lead over Labor, its biggest since the last election. The margin significantly increases Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's chance of creating a minority government. Australian Correspondent Steve Price says the Sydney Morning Herald has now said the election will now be sooner rather than later. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:51

Mike's Minute: Winston Peters is wrong about the Pacific

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

I am sad to report that Winston Peters is wrong. His thinking that the Pacific favours friendship has been proven naive. As I have always said, chequebooks win and we don’t have a chequebook and even his goodwill gesture in 2017, when he lined up along side Labour and handed out a billion dollars, has proven woefully short. The Chinese have shown over the weekend that the world is changing, and in a dramatic way, and we haven't even mentioned the word Trump yet. The Cooks deal is about mining the

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89:49

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 24 February. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:55

Jo Mckenna: Rome Correspondent on the status of Pope...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

The Pope is in critical condition as he now battles kidney failure. On Saturday the Vatican announced he was suffering from a prolonged respiratory crisis, and he has since been receiving constant oxygen. Rome Correspondent Jo Mckenna joins the show for an update on the Pope's condition. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Thorsten Benner: Director of the Global Public Policy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

The German Conservative party has been elected, securing the largest part in the next German parliament. The party received nearly 30% of the vote. The Far-right party has come second. Co-founder and director of the Global Public Policy Institute Thorsten Benner discusses the details of the election with Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:01

David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on a reform...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

The Government is welcoming more foreign investment to New Zealand businesses by amending the Overseas Investment Act. The Associate Finance Minister David Seymour talks to Mike Hosking about the announcement, why it took as long as it did, how much money is coming into the country, and the sectors excluded from the reform. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:52

Blair Macdonald: Police director of Service...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

Police have a target of answering 70% of non-emergency calls within 90 seconds, but they're at 17%. The average wait time is 6 minutes and 36 seconds. They now have a new focus: customer satisfaction. Police director of Service Superintendent Blair Macdonald talks to Mike Hosking. LISTE ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on NATO leaders...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

NATO leaders are on their way to the United States this week. French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Washington tomorrow, followed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's "5 Things" deadline is up tomorrow, leaving federal workers jobs on the line. US Correspondent Richard Arnold joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the presence of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

Three Chinese warships have been docked off the coast of Sydney since last week, and they have since been seen carrying out a live weapons drill. Commercial flights had to be diverted as a result of the exercise, with pilots being told to avoid the area. Should New Zealand be worried? Defence Minister Judith Collins talk to Mike Hosking about China's presence in the Pacific. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management representative on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/23

Spark has lost $1 billion in market value, a result that was greeted with shock by investors. Sky TV also reflected a tough economy, while Fonterra jumped after lifting earnings forecasts. Crossing the Tasman, an American real estate giant has launched a A$2.6B bid for Australian real estate portal domain. Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management talks to Mike Hosking about the outcomes. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:27

Mark the Week: A good start for Super Rugby

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/20

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. Super Rugby: 7/10 Good start, good rugby, no one knows who is going to win and the crowds were okay. Jannik Sinner and tennis: 3/10 For a sport that I assumed didn’t want to look shonky, it's got a very WWE vibe about it these days. Farmers: 9/10 At over $10 in dairy and regulation driven by reality, not fairy tales, it's no wonder they are feeling good. Bootcamps: 6/10 The

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1:45

Mike's Minute: Should we be buying the closed mills?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/20

In a week, 230 New Zealanders were given confirmation Kinleith Mill was over. The Australians facing the same scenario at a place called Whyalla in South Australia did something completely different. The steel mill is owned by a British billionaire and it's in a world of financial trouble. It may well go to the wall. It employs 1000 people in a town of 22,000. So the state Government, backed by the Federal Government, has bought it. Even for a Labour Government in Australia it is an extraordinary

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3:13

Andrew McConnell: Deputy Auditor-General on the need...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/20

Councils are planning for the long term, so should the Government be doing the same? The Auditor-General's Office has compiled a report into 58 councils’ long-term plans, and found they made a “significant achievement” meeting their requirements on time in uncertain circumstances. However, they found the Government lacks comparable planning requirements. Deputy Auditor-General Andrew McConnell told Mike Hosking they’re raising the question of how much the central government understands about its

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