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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

Winston Peters: Foreign Minister on the New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/16

Hundreds of New Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia could start coming home tomorrow. The French territory is in a state of emergency and its international airport remains closed. There have been several days of violent unrest, sparked by controversial constitutional changes. At least four people have died and hundreds more have been injured during fires, armed clashes and mass looting. Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Mike Hosking that more than 200 Kiwis are currently there, but he hopes

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3:23

Alan Renwick: Lincoln University Agricultural...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/16

An agricultural economics expert says Fonterra's change in strategy has come as a surprise. The dairy giant has signalled its intent to divest brands including Anchor and Mainland, and overseas operations Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. It wants to focus on producing ingredients and selling those to consumers and other businesses. Lincoln University agricultural economics professor Alan Renwick told Mike Hosking that the brands are likely to be bought by offshore companies. He says

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3:11

Deborah Powell: NZ Resident Doctors Association...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

Half the country’s junior doctors are walking off the job again today as they continue to fight pay and work conditions. More than two thousand junior doctors with the Resident Doctors' Association are striking for 49 hours from today. They haven't reached an agreement with Health New Zealand on pay and working conditions. Dr Deborah Powell, National Secretary for the NZ Resident Doctors Association, told Andrew Dickens that the good news is that they’re still talking and working on it. However

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6:36

Enda Brady: Europe Correspondent on the attempted...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

A 71-year-old man remains in police custody in Slovakia, accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the stomach, arm, and leg. Christopher Luxon's joining other world leaders in condemning the attack, saying it's shocking and nothing justifies such horrific violence in our democratic systems. Newstalk ZB Europe correspondent Enda Brady —who made a documentary about Fico— told Andrew Dickens it's interesting the alleged

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3:24

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

Some influencers are losing millions of social media followers in protest of their silence on the Israel-Gaza conflict. #Blockout2024 began after the Met Gala, as celebrities used their platforms to share the luxurious affair amid worldwide protests. Taylor Swift has lost more than 300,000 and Kim Kardashian has lost more than 3 million since the event. Gorilla Technology Chief Executive Paul Spain told Andrew Dickens he's unsure of the difference it'll make. He says the people unfollowing are

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4:18

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on Kainga Ora's Aaron...

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2024/05/15

The Housing Minister's asking questions of Kainga Ora over revelations the Dunedin holiday park it owns has sat empty for four years. The Crown housing agency bought Aaron Lodge in Kaikorai Valley for more than $4 million, intended to become a social housing development. But it's remained vacant, covered in weeds and temporary fencing. Chris Bishop told Andrew Dickens that it's a 'pretty crazy' situation, particularly given our housing crisis. He says while development does sometimes take a

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Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2024

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2024/05/15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of May, Andrew Dickens is once more filling in for Mike Hosking. Both the Police Association and Minister Mark Mitchell joined to discuss NSW's increased push to steal our cops to their shores. The Brits are both shocked and in awe of King Charles first official portrait. Andrew gave his thoughts. Christchurch country-pop singer Miranda Easten gave a world premiere of her new single ahead of her upcoming sophomore album. Get the

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11:34

Miranda Easten: Kiwi country-pop singer releases new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

Kiwi country-pop singer Miranda Easten has been finding international success. Her debut single ‘Cowboy Lullaby’ reached 16 on the official Top 40 Country Music Chart in Australia, and she also featured on Compass FM’s ‘Voices of Country’ compilation album. Easten is currently working on her second album, ‘Concrete and Honey, which is due for release in July. She told Andrew Dickens that while there’s not a whole lot of new material on the album, there’s definitely a few songs that haven’t been

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4:14

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on New South Wales'...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

New Zealand can't match what Australia's putting on the table for police officers. New South Wales is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers, shorten training, and allow experienced cops to keep their rank. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Andrew Dickens that they've been doing this for decades. However, he said, we can’t compete with Australia’s economy although they’re trying to close that gap. Mitchell said that the government is focused on making the

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2:59

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

There’s want for changes to police officers pay conditions to combat New South Wales' poaching attempts. The state is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers, shorten training, and allow experienced cops to keep their rank. Police Association President Chris Cahill told Andrew Dickens that while we can't compete on wages, there are issues we can address. For example, it takes 21 years for a constable to reach their maximum earnings, compared to the six or years

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3:49

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/15

Regional economies are slowing to Covid times. Latest figures from Infometrics show economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first lockdown. Since last year, fewer people are planning to build in the regions, with consents falling by around 25%, and the Tasman District falling almost 60%. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens that regions are bearing the brunt of the current economic climate. He says lamb and mutton prices are

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5:18

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the federal...

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2024/05/14

Australia's treasurer says the number one priority of his Budget is easing the cost of living. Jim Chalmers is reporting a $9.3 billion surplus for this year but anticipates deficits for the next two years. He's outlined benefits like energy relief for all households and increased rent assistance for welfare recipients. Australian Correspondent Steve Price told Andrew Dickens that it’s a bit of a hope and wish budget. He said that many pundits are suggesting that this is Labour lining

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5:37

Abdur Razzaq: The Federation of Islamic Associations...

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2024/05/14

Changes to the Christchurch Call are being welcomed by the Muslim community. The initiative's becoming a charitable foundation and will no longer rely on taxpayer funding. It will continue its mission to reduce online extremism but is no longer linked to the governments of New Zealand or France, which founded it in 2019. The Federation of Islamic Associations NZ chair Abdur Razzaq told Andrew Dickens that the government isn’t pulling their support, but rather it was a natural transition for the

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2:52

Greg Smith: Bremworth CEO on the New Zealand wool...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/14

New Zealand wool is having its time in the limelight as it features in a documentary on the world's largest public broadcaster. Germany's national channel will play the 8-minute documentary which has the potential to reach around 60% of the country. The crew is filming at wool carpet manufacturer Bremworth and will travel to other processing plants and farms around New Zealand. Bremworth CEO Greg Smith told Andrew Dickens that this is huge for the industry. He says having millions see New

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10:43

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/14

There have been several major announcements made of late, most notably the reintroduction of charter schools and the creation of the National Gang Unit. National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen joined Andrew Dickens on Politics Wednesday to dig into the announcements. Mark Mitchell said that the Labour Government left them with a real mess. He told Andrew Dickens that they're like an arsonist returning to the scene of the crime to watch how long it's going to take to put the fires

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Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2024

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2024/05/14

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15th of May, Andrew Dickens filled in for Mike Hosking. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster spoke on the new gang taskforce and what they want the unit to achieve. Charter schools are back and they're a contentious issue, can they be done well? Alwyn Poole has set up a couple and explained how it needs to be done. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell sparred over the new gang unit and charter schools on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike

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2:49

Jennie Wyllie: Netball NZ CEO on the free-to-air...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/14

Netball fans will have easy access to games as Netball New Zealand confirms a partnership with TVNZ. The 12-month contract secures free-to-air coverage of next year’s ANZ Premiership Saturday matches. The sport will also be broadcast on Sky next year, as the existing broadcasting partnership is extended by a year. Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie told Andrew Dickens that ideally they’d want longer contracts and more certainty, but what was really important was getting clarity for coaches and players

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5:34

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/14

It's heating up within the New York Court room as Donald Trump's lawyers grill his former fixer. Michael Cohen was an attorney for the ex-president from 2006 to 2018 and the prosecution's last witness in the hush money trial. He's told the prosecutors he allegedly paid adult star Stormy Daniels on behalf of Trump, to ensure the story would not come out before the 2016 election. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens that it's already a tense cross examination. He says Trump's lawyer

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3:28

Alwyn Poole: Head of Innovative Education Consultants...

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2024/05/14

A founder of two charter schools says the model could work. The Coalition's putting aside more than $150 million in the Budget for 15 new charter schools and converting 35 state schools. Head of Innovative Education Consultants, Alwyn Poole, told Andrew Dickens they saw improvement in the past and students would spend four years in their middle schools. He says 88% of Māori and Pasifika students would go on to achieve level 1 NCEA. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:52

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the...

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2024/05/14

Police officers are set to spend less time on mental health-related callouts as a new gang crackdown gets under way. The Police Minister, and Commissioner, have suggested mental health callouts are 'draining' resources. The pair announced a new specialist gang unit would be set up, confirming some officers would be re-prioritised and some more would be hired. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told Andrew Dickens that at the moment they can end up sitting for hours in emergency departments with

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