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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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    Mike's Minute: Good riddance to the BSA

    I do worry about Paul Goldsmith's ability to make a decision.  The BSA and its abolition is a “done by morning tea, let's move onto the important stuff” sort of thing.  And yet he seems to have been waxing and waning and pontificating for the past two years of Government.  At last, he has got there. The Broadcasting Standards Authority is over and thank the good Lord for that.  It was from another time: pre-streaming, pre-international, no borders broadcasting. It caught the few originals left in a weird, old net that made no sense.  And that’s on top of the fact they had next to no complaints given no one can be bothered and most of the industry is professionally run anyway.  The NZ Media Council will apparently take over duties, which I'm sort of torn over.  I think we need someone who corrects mistakes.  A decision this week over a story on the Interislander found the numbers used in the story on costings was wrong.  Winston Peters complained, he was right, they needed to correct the record. The point in that example is he went to the company who published and they rejected his argument. You would like to think they were better than that, hence the need for the council.  But those sorts of examples aside, what these quasi-courts end up doing is adjudicating on nuance and argument based on the moaning of some bored loser in suburbia, who would probably be better off watching less TV or reading less news and writing fewer letters.  I do worry about the council. The current lot appear all lawyers and consultants, with not a single proper broadcaster. They do, they tell me, have some industry people who offer advice.  But let me tell you this; unless you have driven a three-hour live radio programme or a live TV show with its varying unpredictables, you have no idea of the pressure that unfolds literally instantly, therefore the potential for verbal carnage. And yet that’s the sort of thing they pass judgement on.  Anyway, the BSA – been there, done that. It made no difference. It was an idea past its time.  And it will not be missed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  2. HACE 20 H

    Mel Parsons: Kiwi indie-folk singer on her upcoming album 'Castle Hill', NZ tour

    Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Mel Parsons’ new album will be able to experience it live, the Kiwi singer taking it on tour.  Earlier this morning she announced a seven-date tour for her upcoming album ‘Castle Hill’, named for the remote Southern Alps town in which it was recorded.   The album is due out in August, but half a dozen singles have already been released, including Post High Slide, Brick By Brick’, and her latest release, ‘Grain by Grain’.   “It’s just kind of the way that people are releasing these days,” Parsons told Mike Hosking.  “With the way, y’know, the way that Spotify and the streaming side of things works, is that you just sort of start teasing them out ... that’s the way we’ve done it for this record.”  And to celebrate the official release, Parsons is bringing 'Castle Hill’ to life on stage with a full live band, performing in Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, and Palmerston North.  Parsons is no stranger to touring and is frequently on the road.  “On the one hand, it’s my job, but also I, genuinely it’s my favourite part of the whole thing,” she told Hosking.  “I don’t think it’s being in front of people, but I think it’s, it’s what that opportunity gives you – being on stage is this very, very special chance to just connect with people.”  “I’m not particularly woo-woo Mike, but it’s a bit of an energy, kind of, transfer, y’know like, what you give out, it comes around,” Parsons said.  “It’s a very, very special, unique feeling, performing live.”  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  3. HACE 21 H

    Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the latest conflict between Donald Trump and the Pope

    Fresh conflict between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.  Trump launched another attack on the Pope, suggesting he believes it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, and claiming his stance is endangering people.  The Pope made no such claims and responded to the attack by saying the mission of the church is to preach the Gospel and to preach peace, and people were free to criticise him for it.   Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking Pope Leo said he's never supported nuclear weapons, and those criticising should do it with the truth.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  4. Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

    HACE 21 H

    Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

    On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA’s Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, while UVisa Director Tobias Tohill gives his thoughts on what the new citizenship test should look like.   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is back from Singapore, discussing infrastructure, the fuel deal, and the results of a poll on the Government’s handling of the fuel crisis.  Kiwi singer Mel Parsons is back after exactly two years to sing us a song as she announces a NZ tour for her upcoming album.    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.

    1 h 30 min

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    Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head on the unemployment rate dipping to 5.3% in the March quarter

    Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth.  Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3% in the March quarter.  Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says businesses he's talked to aren't yet looking to shed staff.  He told Mike Hosking that they can see it’s going to get better when the conflict ends, and they want those good people around to help the business get going again.  Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury, are all facing a rising unemployment rate, and it’s surging in Bay of Plenty.  Auckland's rate climbed again to 6.6% and in Bay of Plenty it skyrocketed to 7.1%.  McDonald says both regions rely more on industries doing it tough, but those industries also tend to soak up more employees when they're doing well.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

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    Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the areas of the red zone deemed suitable for housing

    Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past.   The City Council's agreed to engage with interested parties, including social housing providers, iwi, and private developers.   It's identified more than 10 hectares of land, split across 11 parts of the quake damaged zone, suitable for housing.  Phil Mauger told Mike Hosking work will be needed on the foundations, but it's suitable to live on.   He says 15 years ago red zoned land was defined by a ball point pen by someone in Wellington – now we know a lot more and there are some little pockets that could be used.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  7. HACE 22 H

    Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the infrastructure costs and the City Rail Link, citizenship test

    The Prime Minister says we have serious work to do on our infrastructure compared to Singapore.  He's returned from the country this week, where a deal was formally signed to ensure trade keeps flowing during disruptions – securing fuel for New Zealand and food for Singapore.  This comes as the former boss of Auckland's City Rail Link claims the project could have cost 50% less – ballooning to an estimated 5.5 billion dollars.  Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he agrees with this.  He says that we spend money on infrastructure but have a very poor return on it, and we need to get much better and more strategic about our planning.   And when it comes to the Government’s plans for a citizenship test, the Prime Minister says he could take it or leave it.    It's planning to test applicants from late next year, requiring they pass 15 out of 20 multi-choice questions – including questions on New Zealand’s laws and political system.  Luxon told Hosking it's pretty similar to what the UK and Australia have been doing for years.   He says it's probably not a bad thing that new Kiwis are aware of pretty basic stuff around things like women's rights and freedom of speech.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

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    Tobias Tohill: UVisa Director on the Government's plan to impose a citizenship test from next year

    An immigration advisor says we should learn from other countries as to what makes a good citizenship test.  The Government's planning to impose a test from late next year.  Applicants will have to pass 15 of 20 multi-choice questions on our history, politics, and laws.  UVisa Director Tobias Tohill told Mike Hosking he hopes they're paying attention to how this is approached elsewhere, as more than just general questions are needed.  He says countries like Switzerland look at whether the person understands how the country works and is involved in the community.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 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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