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Mark the Week: Golden Visas are part of a solid run from the Government
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 Golden Visas: 7/10 Part of what's...
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Mike's Minute: We need to amalgamate councils
My fun fact of the week, not that it's that fun or even new, given it's been around if you could be bothered looking. In Hawke’s Bay there are 56 mayors, chairs...
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Wrapping the Week: Kate's first boomer moment
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of April, the Government has announced a $20b plan to upgrade our health infrastructure, so now...
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ComCom presses KiwiRail to compensate customers for cancelled ferries
The Commerce Commission says it'll take KiwiRail to court if it doesn't compensate ferry customers. The rail provider's agreed to pay those disrupted in three...
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Soaking up the sun: New electricity company focuses efforts on solar
A new electricity gentailer is entering the market with a primary focus on large-scale solar. Lodestone Energy says it will initially focus on commercial and industrial...
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"Our job is to find the highest paying markets": Fonterra braces for 'global slowdown'
Donald Trump's tariffs are having ripple effects here and everywhere. Infometrics is drastically reducing its GDP growth forecast from 2.6% to just 1%. Many economists...
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Schools get creative as they struggle with over enrolment
Schools operating over their campus capacity are getting creative to cater for roll growth. New data shows 17% of state schools had more students enrolled than...
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New plan aims to fix "decades of underinvestment" in health infrastructure
The Health Minister says their new $20 million health infrastructure plan is an answer to decades of under investment. The list includes new projects and general...
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'Dampening confidence' in New Zealand amid global uncertainty
Increased global trade barriers —like Donald Trump's tariffs— are continuing to slow down New Zealand's economic recovery. Infometrics is drastically reducing its...
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Mike's Minute: Are all our polls doing more harm than good?
I wonder if we are doing ourselves more harm than good when it comes to our finances, if not our general mental health, with what seems to be an industry in polling...
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New pathway opens up for would-be musicians
A gap in the tertiary system is being filled once more. In 2023, Te Pukenga shut down MAINZ Music School, leaving a void for those wishing to study music. Alumni...
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Pollies: Will Golden Visas bring in the type of investment we need?
Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics of the week so far. They discussed the latest crime rates, whether...
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"Reduce that bottleneck": Physios seek ability to sign off ACC clients as fit for work
Physios believe a law change is needed to take pressure of GPs and certify patients fit-for-work faster. They say the current law, which requires a GP to sign...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of April, the Government is hitting its crime targets – Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses...
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New vessels give Customs an edge in stopping drug smuggling
Customs says we're getting more bang for our buck with new remote controlled vessels patrolling our sea borders. The boats —Tahi and Rua— were launched yesterday...
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Govt makes 'encouraging' progress in restoring law and order
The Government hopes victim figures will continue on a downward trend as new legislation takes effect. The Justice Minister expects the data to remain volatile...
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"Guessing game": How will tariffs impact our grocery prices?
The "guessing game" continues over how New Zealand will be affected by new tariffs around the world. Data —due out tomorrow morning— is expected to show inflation...
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Indonesia's 'categoric denial' of alignment with Russia should be believed, analyst says
An international relations expert says we should believe Indonesia over reports Russia will be setting up a military presence in our region. Defence and security...
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Harvard smacked with $3.5b funding freeze after refusing Trump's demands
President Donald Trump is going after the oldest United States university in a push to reshape top institutions. He's demanding Harvard University makes changes...
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Mike’s Minute: A good example of why people don’t trust the media
I have a good example as to why so many people don’t trust the media. Like most things it's got complicated and a lot of it is fuelled by emotion. So a simple...
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UK Govt deploys emergency measures, saves troubled steel mill
The UK Government has saved the troubled British Steel Company. It will mean a steel mill in Scunthorpe will be saved after negotiations with its Chinese owners...
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Europe fears flood of cheap Chinese products as China-US trade war ramps up
Europe is concerned about the flow on effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs. With a 145% tariff on China, there are fears that instead of cheap products making their...
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Unpacking frustrations: Jeremy Piven talks stand up comedy, NZ show
For fans of Jeremy Piven, he’s instantly recognisable in a couple of roles. His portrayal of Ari Gold in Entourage propelled his career, winning Piven a Golden...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of April, Erica Stanford is looking to change and clarify the sex education curriculum at schools. Billionaire...
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"A real landmark": Christchurch's new stadium takes shape
Christchurch's new stadium is slowly taking shape. Construction of the $683 million Te Kaha stadium is on schedule and within budget – set to open in April next...
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Manufacturers, retailers in a holding pattern amid ongoing tariff uncertainty
Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. He said businesses were “in a holding pattern” as they grappled with the...
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Wealthy Americans increasingly interested in moving to NZ
The Immigration Minister says they've seen a spike in immigration applications from wealthy American investors. The Golden Visa system was re-jigged to attract...
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Sky TV switches satellites - what do you do if your box isn't working?
Some advice for people who are having trouble with their Sky boxes this morning after a satellite switch. The television network officially made the switch this...
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"Direct that angst at me": Education Minister seeks to standardise sex ed
The Education Minister wants to be the one taking the heat over sex education, not schools. The new draft curriculum is out for the first round of public consultation...
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"A long road": Auckland Council approves purchase of flood-affected homes
Calm before the storm for Auckland's flood-risk communities as the council takes action. It'll buy more than 1200 high risk homes by the end of the year, at a cost...
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Mike's Minute: Waikato-Tainui is a wonderful success story
My ongoing advice to the Government is: don’t make big announcements on a Friday. I watched the Prime Minister from Waikato at the Ruakura Superhub. This is what...
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Steve Price: Australian political leaders 'sending the country broke'
The Australian election campaigns were officially launched yesterday. Many financial promises in the billions were made - the Greens leader promised free University...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 14th of April, the Government are proposing changes to the driver licensing system, including no test...
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Christopher Luxon: Government aligned in conversations with iwi leaders
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has been talking to Iwi leaders about how to better investment for the past 12 months. It comes as one of the country's...
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Greg Treadwell: Trust in news numbers stabilising
Our annual trust in media report shows our trust has fallen by one percent, to 32 percent. Forty-five percent of Kiwis say they trust their chosen news. The report's...
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Bill Bennett: Building smartphones in the US is a 'fantasy'
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Chris Bishop: Changes coming to drivers license testing
Changes are coming to our drivers licensing system, with only one practical test in a bid to have more Kiwis on full licenses. Transport minister Chris Bishop tells...
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Brad Olsen: Cost of living remains key issue for voters
It's good news for supermarkets: In the year to March, supermarket supply costs have risen by 2%. However, a survey out this morning shows that one in four people...
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Pennsylvania governor 'lucky to get out' after arson attack
Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro has been evacuated from his home after a suspected arson attack. The attack took place after the Jewish governor celebrated...
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Greg Smith: US backtracks on China's reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration has announced it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from his 125 percent reciprocal tariffs on China It means American's...
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Mike's Minute: Free trade will survive these tariffs
Keir Starmer is fast becoming a new political hero. For a bloke who stumbled into office not on his brilliance or a nationwide passion for the Labour Party, but...
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Mark the Week: Trump is a complete and utter chaotic clown
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. Donald Trump: 1/10 Complete and utter...
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Mike's Minute: How arrogant of the Waitangi Tribunal to ask for more money
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Wrapping the Week: Would Mike make a good host for The Chase?
New Zealand is finally getting its own version of popular British television quiz show The Chase. TVNZ has commissioned a four-episode special of The Chase New...
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"We've been longing for this for a while": Andre Heimgartner backs Ruapuna Park round
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THE RE-WRAP: Is Race Relations Just Too Hard?
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Volatility in the markets set to continue amid tariff uncertainty
Markets have been losing many of yesterday's historic gains. US markets climbed steeply after Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most countries – locking them...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of April, the Treaty Principles Bill is dead, so where does David Seymour go now? And we need to...
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"Completely dropping the ball": Chief Children's Commissioner raises concerns about lacking basics
The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy...
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Achievement the "paramount goal" in new educational bill
The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance...
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"Standing up for the truth": Seymour defiant as Treaty Principles Bill's voted down
Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs at its second reading...
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Mike's Minute: Should the Government force you to buy wool?
I am conflicted. In the age of tariffs and free trade and making stuff that the world wants, how is it a Government can then argue that you have to buy wool? If...
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"Nothing but impressed": Liam Lawson faces competition from teammate Isack Hadjar
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THE RE-WRAP: So That Just Happened
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"Part of the team": Sean Fitzpatrick pays tribute to ‘Doc’ Mayhew
Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. He served as the All...
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Concern for businesses with continuing tariff chaos
Donald Trump's turning up the heat on China but throwing a tariff lifeline to most others. He's authorised a 90-day pause which will see tariffs dropped to 10%...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of April, Trump put a pause on tariffs, sending the stock markets through the roof, so we look...
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Call for coherency as environment watchdog proposes axing carbon farming
A climate professor says forestry isn't the answer to climate change. It comes after Parliament's environment watchdog released a report proposing completely removing...
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"This is a time to be steady": Finance Minister advocates for a 'calm hand' amid tariff turmoil
Donald Trump says the changes to his tariff policy show he's flexible. He's put a 90-day pause on additional tariffs and lowered tariffs on all countries to 10%...
