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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.

  1. 10 HR AGO

    Richard Arnold: US correspondent on updates for Trump's January 6 indictment

    Federal Prosecutor Jack Smith laid out his most extensive case to date against former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election in a legal brief that was unsealed Wednesday. A new report, which lands weeks before the US presidential-election, brings new information about Trump’s attempt to lean on state officials and paint a narrative of widespread fraud that prosecutors say Trump knew were false. US correspondent Richard Arnold says the outcome of the election will decide the fate of Trump's case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  2. 11 HR AGO

    Heather du Plessis-Allan: Consensus Politics can take a hike

    You know what's more boring than talking about a capital gains tax? It’s talking about superannuation, and yet here we are again.   We're talking about it again, and how we need to take the Super off the 65 year olds because of what happened yesterday.   Now what happened yesterday was that for a brief minute, the two major political parties almost found consensus on the Super, but it only lasted a few hours.   So Nicola from National said to Barbara from Labour, we should have a chat, and Barbara said okay we should have a chat. Then Barbara thought about it over the next few hours and she's like, nah, we'll have a chat, but I actually don't really agree with that idea.   Which I think is a wise move from Barbara to be honest, because taking super off 65 year olds is unpopular. And it's probably always going to be unpopular as long as we keep running a welfare system that's so generous in this country that people are pretty much expected to spend an average of 13 years on the dole.   It is very, very hard to convince hard working taxpayers that when they get to their golden years, they should give up that little bonus that they get at the end of their lives. They should give that up because we need to save money, and then they look down the road and they see some of them taking the Mickey in the sunshine forever on the dole.   I think it's a hard one to push.   And by the way, while we're on consensus politics, I do not rate this idea. I don't care whether it's in Super, or housing, or transport, I hate it.   I think voters deserve choices. I think you should be able to decide if you want a cycle lane or if you want a road. You might want a cycle lane, you should have that choice. I might want a road, I should have that choice.   I think we should decide if we want to have three storey houses pop up next to us on the property next door without any consent. I think we should decide if we want Super taken away from us or not.   I don't want the politicians getting between themselves, stitching up a little deal and then leaving us no choice. Saying deals made, we've reached a consensus, just going to have to have it this way. That's not what I want.   It's counter to the very idea of democracy, which is that you have ideas running against each other and you, as the voter, get to choose which one of the ideas you like. So frankly, good call from Babs.   Consensus Politics can take a hike, and good luck pushing that stupid Super debate again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  3. 11 HR AGO

    Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on banning Palestinian weekend rallies

    Police in New South Wales have settled for a pro-Palestinian vigil set to take place this week, after earlier attempts with the state’s top court to ban two pro-Palestinian rallies fell through. Next Monday marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s attacks on Israel and the start of the conflict in Gaza - and police hoped to stop any rally taking place on that date. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police have to compromise for a pro-Palestinian vigil instead, following the supreme court's ruling. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  4. 11 HR AGO

    Jarrod Bear: Auckland Rugby CEO on Auckland Grammar hosing the final round robin NPC Clash

    Auckland’s final round robin NPC clash will look a little bit different this week.  They’re saying goodbye to Eden Park and hello to the field at Auckland Grammar, taking the game back to the grassroots.  Auckland Rugby CEO Jarrod Bear told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it’s an opportunity to get out to different corners of Auckland, they’ve had great feedback.  He said that Auckland Grammar has a fantastic connection to the game, not only with their participation opportunities, but also in the number of All Blacks and Auckland players they’ve produced over the years.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  5. Full Show Podcast: 4 October 2024

    12 HR AGO

    Full Show Podcast: 4 October 2024

    On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of October, Health NZ are facing a near $1 billion deficit, and Margie Apa isn't confident we will have a surplus next year either.    In a study of over 200 countries, New Zealand was the only country in the world where acne rates were dropping. So, what are we doing right?  Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson wrap the week and talk MPs’ expenses, the PM's capital gains tax drama, and where the coolest place in the country is.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 29m

  6. 12 HR AGO

    Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: MP expenses, Christopher Luxon's capital gains, the coolest place in New Zealand

    With Mike Hosking away from the studio this week, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that was.   They discussed the spending habits of MPs, the drama surrounding the Prime Minister’s capital gains, and debated what the coolest place in the country is.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  7. 12 HR AGO

    Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the surging number of recruits

    The Police Association says it's pleasantly surprised at the surge in new recruits.  Recruitment numbers have soared in the past year, with five and a half thousand applications in the first eight months of the year.  President Chris Cahill says one reason behind it is the state of the economy, and policing is seen as a place of stable employment.  He told Heather du Plessis-Allan some rule changes for recruitment have also helped, such as only needing a full license by the time they reach police college, instead of upon applying.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  8. 12 HR AGO

    Leanne Otene: Principals Federation President on the need for long-term plans for school property

    An education leader says there needs to be a long-term plan for school property.   The Government's expected to respond to the Ministerial Inquiry into School Property today.   The inquiry was launched in February to address the issue of planned works being unrealistic and unaffordable.   Principals Federation president Leanne Otene told Heather du Plessis-Allan there are issues with existing school property - like ventilation and mould.  She says old stock needs to be addressed, and planning for future roll growth.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
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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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