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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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7:11

Steve Price: Australia correspondent chats Pauline...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/19

Far-right politician Pauline Hanson's party One Nation has seen an unexpected surge in popularity ahead of this year's election, and Hanson's stardom has skyrocketed as a result. Australia correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking about his encounter with her at a local football club. "She walked in and got a standing ovation from people, and then a queue formed to her right of mainly young people I would say.And they all wanted a selfie, they all wanted to have a picture taken with Pauline

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Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026

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2026/04/19

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 20 April. 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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1:16

Mike's Minute: National's internal stirrers need to...

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2026/04/19

You know exactly how today is going to go. The Prime Minister does the media rounds this morning. There will be no shortage of cortisol spiked journalists hanging off every word, double dissecting every pause and utterance—many of them desperate to write something disparaging about a man they’ve already decided they dislike. I wouldn’t be Luxon for quids. He’s been dealt a shit hand. Worse than the media, though, are the stirrers inside his own party. The selfishness and bare knuckle self

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3:08

Randy Manner: Former US Army Major General on Iran...

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2026/04/19

After briefly re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran closed it again after the US did not meet demands to unblock Iranian ports. Former US Army Major General told Mike Hosking, "unfortunately, I have to say that the Iranians have assessed the situation probably the most accurate, which is there's inconsistency on the American position, and we just don't know where this is going." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:53

Winston Peters: NZ First leader says they will...

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2026/04/19

Yesterday New Zealand First announced a campaign policy to break up New Zealand's supermarket duopoly. Woolworths and Foodstuffs currently control over 80 percent of the grocery market. NZ First leader Winston Peters told Mike Hosking he isn't pursuing this now because, "the National Party is not for it, the ACT Party is not for it.I mean, they've got their policies which are to stagger on with the Commerce Commission that's not working." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:17

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister addresses...

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2026/04/19

The Prime Minister's rubbishing the latest poll - showing the left bloc in a position to win the election. The 1 News Verian Poll has the left on 66 seats to the right bloc's 58 - assuming Te Pāti Māori keeps its six seats. Our newsroom understands multiple MPs are believed to be unhappy with Luxon’s performance and want his leadership discussed. Christopher Luxon has been rejecting talk of a challenge to his leadership - and says [told Mike Hosking] he doesn't buy the results of this latest poll

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2:29

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on government...

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2026/04/19

The Government has quietly agreed to repeal a number of references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi within laws, and amending others. Despite ongoing conversations since February, no one from within the Government had spoken publicly about the move or made any announcement. The Ministry of Justice said this would ensure “better outcomes and more consistent decision-making”. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Mike Hosking about the decision. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:10

Mike's Minute: The key player in this war

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/17

A bloke called Roman Gofman could be the key to all this. Gofman is the incoming Director of Mossad. If you believe the story about the war, Netanyahu got the intel that the heavyweights in Iran would all be in the same room on that fateful Saturday. So, if there was ever a time to strike this was it. Netanyahu convinced Trump. Netanyahu was advised by Gofman, who also believed that if you hit them hard they would fall over, and quickly, and regime change would be complete. They were all wrong and

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2:14

Mark the Week: The Aitken case was a storm in a bone...

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2026/04/16

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 war: 6/10 Mark my words, this is closer to the end than many think. Round two of talks, a squeeze on the Strait – the Iranians are about to capitulate. Moana Pasifika: 4/10 In a competition already lacking sparkle, this can't have helped. And also, perhaps a lesson in starting something for the right reasons, not ideological ones. The Crusaders' horses: 3/10 That's a

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1:55

Mike's Minute: Is the boss responsible for a death in...

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2026/04/16

Not a lot of coverage has been given to the failed appeal by Tony Gibson. He was the head of the Port of Auckland, a worker died and he was charged under health and safety and found guilty. It was the Health and Safety at Work Act of 2015, and he was the first person of a large operation to be charged and found guilty under it. This in no way takes away from the tragedy and seriousness of the accident. But the question for us all though, is can you reasonably hold a single person responsible in a

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7:26

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on the oil...

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2026/04/16

A major fire at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries isn't expected to have much effect on national prices. The fire at Viva Energy's Geelong facility will hinder its ability to make petrol, but it can still produce diesel and jet fuel. It's one of only two sites in Australia and produces 10% of the country's fuel. Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking the fire underlines the perilous nature of the country’s fuel supplies, as they have very limited refining capacity.

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9:27

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

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2026/04/16

It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the rumours of a coup in the National Party and Chris Bishop’s performance on the show this morning. Also on the agenda was circuses, pet sitting, and this weekend’s maiden Supercars event in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Paul Goulter: Nurses Organisation CEO on over 7000...

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2026/04/16

The Nurses Organisation says violence in emergency departments will worsen if systemic issues aren't addressed. Figures released under the Official Information Act show more than 7,500 reports of violence against healthcare staff were logged last year, matching the year before, but up significantly on 2023. Just over 1000 reports came from emergency departments. Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter told Mike Hosking it comes down to understaffing and people waiting too long to get treated, and

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Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026

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2026/04/16

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 17th of April, it's coup Friday! Chris Bishop was on to talk WOFs but after rumours of a National Party leadership challenge, the Minister had some tough questions to answer. Boris Johnson's former economic advisor Gerard Lyons discusses the IMF report and whether the world is heading into a global recession. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk the potential coup, circuses, and Fabergé eggs as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking

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3:13

Mark Wederall: Canterbury Car Club General Manager on...

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2026/04/16

All systems are go at Ruapuna ahead of the maiden South Island Supercars event. The programme has a fourth race added after a postponement due to weather last week in Taupo. More than 20,000 attendees are expected each day. Canterbury Car Club GM Mark Wederall told Mike Hosking in comparison their biggest event, the Skope Classic, gets about seven to eight thousand across the entire weekend. He says the buzz has gone beyond the car lovers – everyone in town is talking about the Supercars event.

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7:23

Gerard Lyons: Former Chief Economic Advisor to Boris...

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2026/04/16

The world could pay a high price for the US launching war on Iran. Global shipping's in turmoil as Donald Trump's naval blockade increases uncertainty, although he's hinting peace talks could resume. The International Monetary Fund's warning a prolonged conflict could tilt the global economy towards recession. Former Chief Economic Advisor to Boris Johnson, Gerard Lyons told Mike Hosking that from an economic perspective, there are no easy wins for the UK. He says it’s likely that growth will be

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4:07

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the ceasefire...

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2026/04/16

Removal of Iran’s enriched uranium will be a “very, very complex assignment” that would take many months – and that’s if Iran has actually agreed to its removal. US President Donald Trump told reporters this morning that Iran had agreed to give up its enriched uranium, but that had raised plenty of questions, US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking. The 444.9kg of uranium, enriched up to 60% purity, was left over after US and Israeli airstrikes last March, despite Trump’s claim at the time

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2:09

Gordon Robison: Middle East Journalist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/16

There’s a sense of scepticism around a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Donald Trump's declaring victory after announcing the two countries and militant group Hezbollah will pause fighting for ten days. But Israel's refusing to move its thousands of troops out of southern Lebanon. Middle East journalist Gordon Robison told Mike Hosking it's too soon to say how this ceasefire will go. He says the Middle East has a long, fraught history, with agreements between Israel and Lebanon having proven

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6:47

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on extending...

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2026/04/16

A senior National MP insists the party is focused on governing, despite growing unrest around Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership. Our newsroom understands from three sources that a fortnight ago, Luxon didn’t respond to the party’s whip Stuart Smith, who tried to raise concerns about his support in caucus. It’s understood MPs pushing for change could make a move in the next fortnight, with the Prime Minister likely to be formally presented with concerns. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking

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2:08

Mike's Minute: The reality of NZ vs Australia's fuel...

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2026/04/15

Like a school report, the International Monetary Fund forecast for the global economy arrived in yesterday's post. No one escaped the Trump carnage. The UK in particular is in trouble, as is potentially Australia. Australia was warned not to exacerbate wartime inflation. It was a slap down, a mark against the Government and a big reveal into the way Albanese and his cronies run the place. The reference was to a debate that has been going on since the last election – is Government spending driving

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