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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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5:20

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

Joe Biden has taken a strong stance on immigration, restricting migrant numbers at the Mexican Border. The US President has signed an executive order barring asylum seeker requests. He says the action will be paused when migrant numbers reach a 'manageable' level. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the decision has political motives for Biden, with Trump holding the stronger stance on immigration in the polls. Trump's campaign team has criticised Biden's action, and a migrant

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Full Show Podcast: 5 June 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5th of June, we took a look at our mental health services in a big five-year report, and the Aussies seemingly stealing our NZDF personnel. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster wants a change to our alcohol rules. Plus, Mike was curious what bike he drives. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined for Politics Wednesday, digging into the business meeting and youth crime on the rise. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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3:05

Andrew Holden: News Publishers' Association Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

New research is underlining the public appetite for news by local journalists. Commissioned by the News Publishers' Association, it surveyed just more than 1500 New Zealand adults. Association Director of Public Affairs Andrew Holden says 93% of respondents access the news at least once a day across a range of different sources, and over 80% trust news provided by local outlets. Holden told Mike Hosking that when it comes to trust and the media, there tends to be a low level of trust reported as

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9:51

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on the...

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2024/06/04

Police Minister Mark Mitchell is sympathising with a man who heckled him during a tense public meeting in central Auckland last night. The man claimed he'd recently broken his arm trying to stop a shoplifter. Mitchell told Mike Hosking that he completely understands where the man is coming from with his frustrations. He says although trends are heading in the right direction and Police are starting to get on top of crime in the CBD, there's still a long way to go. LISTEN ABOVE See

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7:04

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the prevalence...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

The Police Commissioner says a fifth of the jobs they go to involve alcohol. Internal documents obtained by RNZ say alcohol causes 20 times more social harm than meth. Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking that 'lolly-water' is often the culprit when they are called to harmful events. He says a crackdown on the availability and price of booze would make a difference. Andrew Coster says family harm and youth offending also sit around alcohol. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:08

John Battersby: Massey University Security Expert on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

The recent recruitment change by Australia's Defence Force may be reflective of a bigger issue. From July New Zealanders who've lived in Australia for a year will be able to join the military. They'll also let residents from the UK, US, and Canada join up from January. Massey University security expert John Battersby told Mike Hosking that it can be a struggle for defence forces to get new recruits. He says for most people, working in the uniformed services isn't very appealing and it's a global

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3:24

Hayden Wano: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

Workforce issues are resulting in fewer people accessing specialist mental health services. A Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report shows more people are receiving community-based care. But access to specialist services dropped from 3.8% of people in 2018 and 19 to 3.4% in 2022 and 23. Board chair Hayden Wano told Mike Hosking that workforce impacts are across the whole sector. He says community providers and GPs are finding there's a higher threshold for their patients to be referred

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3:50

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/04

Local grocery store owners are supporting Foodstuffs' merger. The country's biggest supermarket operator is a step closer to merging its North and South Island divisions after 99% of owners voted in support. The future co-op's designated CEO, Chris Quin, told Mike Hosking that they're not surprised at the result. He says they've done a lot of work to ensure the families who own their stores understand why the merger would be good for their customers and community. The merger's still subject to

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7:38

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Nigel Farage standing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

Nigel Farage has made a U-turn regarding the UK’s general election. The former Ukip and Brexit party leader initially had no plans to stand during the election but has decided to now stand as an MP in Clacton as well as lead the Reform party for the next five years. This could’ve dealt a potentially damaging blow to the faltering campaign for the Conservative party. UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Farage has been lighting fires around the place for a few weeks now and has now

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4:48

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the World...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

This year marks 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings, commemorations taking place in France this week. At least 25 Heads of Government or State are expected to attend, including US President Joe Biden and King Charles. The ceremonies began this morning with parachutists jumping from World War II-era planes into the skies above Normandy. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that the main focal point of the commemorations will be on Thursday, the actual

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2:12

Mike's Minute: Should we give up access to Australia...

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2024/06/03

The word according to reportage was ‘ire’. The Prime Minister of New Zealand called the Prime Minister of Australia to express his ire at the Direction 99 changes that involves crooks and reprobates being booted out of Australia and sent back to New Zealand because they're not Australians. The key here, ire or not, is that they are New Zealanders and not Australians, and the reason they are not Australians is because we have, as Kiwis, basically unfettered access and as such, many don’t get around

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88:59

Full Show Podcast: 4 June 2024

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2024/06/03

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of June, hooligans in Levin are the latest case of boy racer issues for rural New Zealand, and why are we spending so much on lockdown plans for schools? The Prime Minister was in to defend the Government not putting the money in, yet, for new cancer drugs. Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt digested the long weekend of sports and how well our motorsport drivers are flying the flag for New Zealand. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full

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11:05

Commentary Box: Super Rugby results, Ryan Fox, and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to dig into the latest Super Rugby results, the Black Ferns taking the bronze at the Madrid round of the World Series, the Black Sticks' success at the Nations Cup Hockey Tournament, Ryan Fox's place in the US PGA Tour, and the Kiwis' success in the motorsport field. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Paul Crowhurst: Glendowie School Principal on the...

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2024/06/03

Schools are paying third party contractors to develop emergency lockdown strategies. They're responsible for creating emergency management plans for their schools which includes such protocols. The principal of Auckland's Glendowie School Paul Crowhurst told Mike Hosking that they spent about $5000 on a full emergency management plan and on-site training. He says school staff aren't experts in emergency management and the personalised plan for the school included the third-party coming in and

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11:05

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on his visits to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

Last week’s Budget announcement had National break one of their campaign promises. Christopher Luxon says he understands people's frustration with the lack of funding for cancer drugs in last week's Budget. National campaigned on spending about $280 million on 13 treatments in last year's election but was unable to include it in the Budget. The Government says it's now working on a plan to fund the medicines. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that the delay to funding is regrettable, but it's

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3:30

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor and Electoral Reform Group...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

There’s a push for greater voter participation in local elections. Local Government New Zealand has established a new electoral reform group with hopes of increasing voter turnout. The group will also look at implementing four-year terms, consider the ways people can vote, and who should administer local elections. Nelson mayor and reform group chair Nick Smith told Mike Hosking that the current postal voting system isn't fit for purpose. He says 20% of households don't have a letterbox, so they

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2:19

Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua Mayor on the violent boy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

Levin's Mayor is blaming outsiders for a violent boy racer meet over the weekend. Two hundred vehicles reportedly took part in the Saturday night gathering. Police say six vehicles were impounded and two officers were injured by boy-racers throwing bottles and rocks. Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden told Mike Hosking that Police were outnumbered. He says locals are outraged by people from outside the community coming in and causing violence in the town. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:48

Willy Leferink: Ashburton Dairy Supplier on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

There are more problems for struggling dairy processor Synlait. The Canterbury-based organisation told yesterday's Australian securities exchange that more than half of its 280 suppliers want to leave. It comes after the company posted a $96 million half year loss in April. Ashburton-based supplier Willy Leferink told Mike Hosking that it's a company problem, not an industry one. He says Synlait overstretched themselves when they built a plant in the North Island a couple years ago and made some

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2:26

Mark the Week: The Budget painted a picture of some...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/30

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. Flybuys: 3/10 Out as of the end of the year, leaving the country so spend those points. The Budget: 6/10 It’s the usual in the sense it's never enough and those who didn’t want to like it, didn’t. But they did a lot with not a lot and the messaging, if you are of a right mind, painted a picture of some actual hope. The Māori Party: 1/10 They too are part of the

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4:51

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Shayne Burke...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/30

Shayne Burke survived explosions and gunfire in the Iraq war, and has now survived an attack from a grizzly bear. The 35-year-old man from Wyoming, USA, was on his honeymoon when he stumbled across a mother grizzly and her cubs in the Grand Tetons National Park. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that grizzlies are very protective of their cubs, and within an instant Shayne was fighting for his life. He said that while he was carrying bear spray, he didn’t have time to use it and

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