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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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6:46

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on job market...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

Australia's unemployment rate rose over 4% as the country added more than 43,000 full-time jobs Economists had previously expected 20,000 roles but the job-market is significantly tighter than thought to be. Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking the cost of living is biting harder too. He says more people are looking for extra work and wish to work longer hours, but explains that could cause some problems next month when the Reserve Bank contemplates new cash rates and interest rates

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5:44

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Joe Biden's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

US Democrats may be too late to choose a new Presidential candidate. President Biden has not given a clear sign of considering quitting the race, but those around him are beginning to lose confidence in his chances for a re-election. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking campaign funds have dropped drastically, and Biden's polls are slipping terribly. He says Biden's recent public appearances have cast further doubt amongst voters, as he shows clear lapses in memory. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:59

James Patterson: Former Rugby Union player and Kansas...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

The All Blacks are set to play their next match at a bit of an unexpected location. San Diego is set to get a taste of Tier 1 international rugby with this weekend’s match between Fiji and the All Blacks. Normally a home fixture would be played in New Zealand, but NZR CEO Mark Robinson has been upfront about the commercial opportunities provided by taking the game stateside. Former NZ Rugby Union player and Kansas City Blues Coach James Patterson told Mike Hosking that in the States, the love of

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11:04

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

As the week comes to a close, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. They discussed the latest in the US Presidential Race, the cost of GPs, and whereabouts Mike fits on the spectrum as his mind moves 100 miles a minute. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on Donald Trump's talk...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

There’s concerns Donald Trump's change of tune since his assassination attempt may not last long. Trump will formally accept the Republication nomination about 2pm today, the first time he's spoken since surviving the attack. FSN correspondent Simon Marks says since the Republican National Convention started this week, they've been suggesting it's time for American voters to rethink their definition of the party. He told Mike Hosking Trump's been strongly campaigning for unity but wonders whether

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2:27

Mark the Week: The shooting changed the race

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

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. The shooting: 7/10 Because it's changed the race, possibly changed the world, put a spotlight on America and focused in on all that is wrong and right about the place. Donald Trump: 9/10 Survived a shooting, may or may not have involved God and got another court case delayed while getting his party's nomination. So a pretty good week then. Joe Biden: 3/10 This time last

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2:10

Mike's Minute: We can't take our eyes off America

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

This has been the week the world changed. Like it or not, America affects us all and the President affects America. The Republican Party has nominated Donald Trump as their man and this afternoon our time he will accept. If you want to zoom out just a bit, the party is run these days by Lara, his daughter-in-law. "Make America Great Again" has been officially adopted by the party as its slogan and all the people within the party who swore he was trouble lined up this week to praise him. It’s

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89:19

Full Show Podcast: 19 July 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of July, the number of people on benefits just keep going up to record levels, despite the sanctions coming down from this Government. All eyes will be back on Trump and the Republican National Convention ahead of his speech about unity. Our man on the ground in Milwaukee is back to give us his insight. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson try and figure out whereabouts on the spectrum Mike fits while Wrapping the Week. Get the Mike Hosking

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2:25

Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree 2025 Director on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

There's a belief tax cuts to heated tobacco products will make a big difference for smokers. Customs Minister Casey Castello has faced criticism for cutting the excise tax by 50%. There are concerns over the lack of evidence to support the product and its possible appeal for young nonsmokers. Action for Smokefree 2025 Director Ben Youdan told Mike Hosking it's an effective cessation tool. He says for smokers who can't get into vaping, the tax cut will make this option very appealing. LISTEN

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4:23

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

The Social Development Minister's admitting the number of beneficiaries may keep growing this year. The number on the benefit's reached a new record for the June quarter, with 11.9% of working-aged people receiving it. This is despite a more than 50% rise in benefit sanctions in the last year. Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking Treasury expects Jobseeker numbers to peak around the end of the year. She says they've set an ambitious target to reduce the number of people on

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4:20

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

New data suggests demand for owning a small business is booming. ABC Business Sales reveals store ownership sales in the last three months were nearly 40% higher compared to the same period last year. It's also received more than 20 thousand enquiries from potential business owners in the last 12 months, ending June. Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking an influx of new immigrants is a large proportion of the new business owners. He says the majority are coming from the Philippines,

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2:46

Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ Chair says there...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

There are calls for a review of the funding model used for General Practice, amid more price hikes for patients. Health New Zealand is forging ahead with a 4% increase to core General Practice funding. General Practice Chair Bryan Betty is adamant the sector needs an increase more like 7.7%. He told Mike Hosking the reality is some practices are unviable. Betty says we've seen that problem across the country, and it's happening every year now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:32

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on European Heatwave

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/18

Italy has placed 12 cities under the most severe heat warning as southern Europe records temperatures over 40 degrees, with the worst still to come. Civil protection services reported 18 calls for help on Monday to douse wildfires that raged in several southern regions. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the country oddly faces worsening drought in the South, and heavy storms up North. She says the feverish conditions have caused rising tension towards tourists. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:59

Donna Dohi: New Zealand Dream Weddings owner on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

It's thought traditional weddings are falling out of favour as growing numbers of couples opt to elope. Those in the sector have noticed a rising demand for packages in the last six months, as more soon-to-weds choose to tie the knot alone, or with few guests. New Zealand Dream Weddings owner Donna Dohi believes it's reflective of a changing society. She says church weddings are becoming a rarity for her business, with the majority of people choosing an 'adventure wedding' at one of our scenic

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2:24

Mike's Minute: How long will Darleen vs the Greens go...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

The executive summary changes little if anything. Firstly, it's not the full report. We paid for the full report. The full report is about being transparent. The Greens can't claim transparency and honesty when they play dumb games like the ones they are. Secondly, it sort of doesn’t matter. It says what it is claimed it says, so in that sense it's not really the story anymore. The original story was whether Darleen Tana was not what she claimed to be. The report has answered that. Seeing the

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4:42

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on inflation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

The light at the end of the economic tunnel could be drawing nearer. Inflation has dipped to a 3-year low, with the Consumer Price Index rising only 0.4% in the June quarter. Banks are taking this as a positive sign, with ANZ and Westpac both cutting mortgage rates within the last week. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking that a rate cut could be expected soon. He said that the Reserve Bank will be wary of going too soon and unleashing animal spirits in the housing market, but

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89:32

Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of July, there was a bigger than expected drop in inflation, so what does that mean for interest rates and your mortgage? Steven Joyce back on the show. Have I got the best car bargain for you! And what it says about the EV market. The brilliant Amy Shark, Australian singer and Australian Idol host, joins the show ahead of her new album and to play her new single "Two Friends". Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast

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13:10

Amy Shark: Australian musician talks her upcoming...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

Her last two albums going number one in Australia, Amy Shark is set to release her latest work. She burst onto the global music scene in 2019, winning eight ARIA awards, and performed or written songs with Travis Barker, Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban, and Coldplay. ‘Sunday Sadness’ is due out in August, with an Australasian tour following behind in October. Shark is 38 years old, and finding success later on in the game has ensured she doesn’t take it for granted. She told Mike Hosking that she

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4:05

Luke Blincoe: Electric Kiwi CEO says wholesale energy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

Electric Kiwi is shutting its doors to new customers, blaming soaring wholesale energy prices. The power retailer says prices have increased by nearly 50% in the past six months, and it has now reached a point where every new customer would lose it money. It says the big four gentailers —Mercury, Contact, Meridian and Genesis— all made over $2 billion in record profits last year. Electric Kiwi CEO Luke Blincoe told Mike Hosking the Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission have allowed market

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4:44

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO on the Commerce Commission...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/07/17

Air New Zealand's Chief Executive claims Auckland Airport's planned high charges for airlines is just a symptom of a larger issue. A Commerce Commission draft investigation has found the targeted returns from airlines, are in excess of what's reasonable. Air New Zealand warns travellers would bear much of that cost at a time where Consumer NZ finds the airline's fares have soared up to 300% in the last five years. Greg Foran told Mike Hosking the investigation is a good start but it's time

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