Best How To Open A Bed And Breakfast Podcasts (2025)

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Mark the Week: A good week for NZ Inc. 2:56

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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. NZ Inc.: 7/10 A good week. Building consents, credit demand, house listings – up, up and up. Noeline Taurua: 6/10 Spoke for the first time, but in a way where the knots you are tied up in get in the way of the words. SCOTUS: 2/10 …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the delayed and cancelled flights as a result of the Government shutdown 4:40

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The ongoing US federal government shutdown could stop many Americans returning home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The shutdown's now the longest in US history. Thousands of air traffic controllers and security screeners aren't being paid for their work, prompting a sharp drop in flights across the country. US Correspondent Richard Arnold t…

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Mike's Minute: The PM lacked a backbone this week 2:10

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Another missed opportunity this week driven by fear and blunt honesty, or lack of it. When asked on Wednesday in Parliament whether the Government was going to change the law to ban homeless people from camping in downtown areas of this country, the Prime Minister gave us an answer of a scared person. Technically it may currently be true they have …

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua, Michelin stars, and bullying Mike 11:52

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It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discuss the ongoing saga with Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua, which New Zealand restaurants could earn a Michelin star, as well as fulfilling the secret purpose of Wrapping the Week: bullying Mike. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025 1:30:20

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th of November, changes are coming to the film industry’s rebates and there are two major announcements for the energy sector. The All Blacks are looking to go two for two in their match against Scotland this weekend, Damian McKenzie joining to preview the clash. And Kate Hawkesby and Tim …

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Damian McKenzie: All Blacks First Five previews the clash against Scotland 4:50

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The All Blacks take on sometime rivals Scotland in the second leg of their potential Grand Slam tour. After a strong finish to put away Ireland in Chicago, the All Blacks now look to retain their unbeaten record against Scotland. Scotland is set to be highly motivated, as they’re celebrating 100 years of tests at Murrayfield and are eager to mark t…

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Greg Peters: NZ Rugby League CEO on the Pacific Championship final between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa 3:14

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The Pacific Championship wraps this weekend with Sunday’s decider between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa. The Kiwis dominated Tonga last week in front of a record 39,000 strong crowd at Eden Park, cinching their spot in the final. But even though the Kangaroos aren’t involved, the NRL have decided the final will be hosted in Sydney, despite efforts from t…

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Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Huntly deal and the Govt widening the scope of the $200m co-investment fund 3:28

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Our largest electricity gentailer is welcoming two major announcements for the energy sector. The Government's announced it’s widening the scope of its $200 million co-investment fund to support a broader range of projects. And the Commerce Commission has given final approval for the big electricity gentailers to build a coal stockpile at Genesis' …

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Bill Reinsch: Former US Under Secretary of Commerce on the Supreme Court decision around the legality of Trump's tariffs 2:57

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One of Bill Clinton's former top officials says a crucial Supreme Court decision on tariffs probably won't go Donald Trump's way. The court's due to make a decision tomorrow on the legality of the US President's tariff regime. Former US Under Secretary of Commerce Bill Reinsch says it's a major decision. He told Mike Hosking the justices are being …

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John Mckay: Screen Music and Sound Guild NZ Chair on the changes to film rebate settings 3:11

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Good news for our screen sector as it looks to become more competitive globally. The Government's set to lower the minimum spend for feature films to qualify for a 20% cash rebate next year from $15 million to $4 million. It'll also expand eligibility for an extra 5% rebate to include post-production, so films can be finished locally. Screen Music …

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How Can You Make Your Guest Departure Feel Special?-097 5:32

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📘 Grab your copy of the “Your B&B Starter Blueprint”! https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/your-bb-starter-blueprint-pdf-download Creating a Seamless Departure—Last Impressions Matter Too Today, we focus on the goodbye—because it’s not just how your guests arrive that counts. In this episode, we dig into practical ways to improve the guest checkout p…

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Mike's Minute: Quality is recession proof 2:06

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I am hoping events this week, at least in some small way, teach us all a simple economic lesson or two. Lesson 1: the red meat numbers. We export a fortune in meat to the world. The critical part of it is it is the best of quality – quality will always beat quantity. Why? Because the world will always contain large numbers of people unaffected by e…

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David Cohen: Journalist and Author of the unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern, 'Jacinda: The Untold Stories' 10:31

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One of New Zealand's most polarising leaders, the debate around former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues to rage two years after her resignation. She led the country between 2017 and 2023, both the Christchurch Mosque shooting and the Covid-19 pandemic falling in her tenure. Although Arden’s popularity was immense at the time, the tides have …

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Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025 1:29:47

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 6th of November, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis discusses the rising unemployment rate. ACT Leader David Seymour gives his thoughts on the University of Auckland’s refusal to provide refunds for their now-scrapped compulsory Māori courses. Brilliant pollster Henry Olsen talks us t…

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Damian Spring: Santana Minerals CEO on securing a permit for a gold mine in central Otago 4:02

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Australian mining company Santana is a crucial step closer to opening its controversial proposed gold mine near Cromwell. Officials have granted a 30-year mining permit for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project. It requires the company to return either 10% of profits or 2% of gold sales to the Crown – whichever is higher. Chief Executive Damian Spring tol…

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Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the increase in people taking sick leave 3:26

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Those who are in work are taking more sick leave. New research by Southern Cross Health Insurance and Business NZ has found an average staff member took almost seven days of sick leave last year, up 1.4 from two years earlier. It's costing the country about $4 billion a year. Business NZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking the rise in …

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Henry Olsen: US Pollster on Zohran Mamdani's landslide victory in the New York City Mayoral Election 7:19

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The pressure is on Zohran Mamdani following his landslide victory in New York City's mayoral election. The 34-year-old democratic socialist has become the city's youngest mayor and first South Asian and Muslim mayor. US pollster Henry Olsen says Mamdani may not be the answer to issues facing the Democratic Party. He told Mike Hosking everything dep…

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David Seymour: ACT Leader on the University of Auckland not issuing refunds for scrapped compulsory Waipapa Taumata Rau course 4:50

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Auckland University's completely ruled out refunds for its now-scrapped compulsory Treaty and Māori culture courses. The university's making the courses optional from next year but won't refund students who were required to complete it in the first semester of this year. The courses cost almost six thousand dollars for international students, and o…

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Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the unemployment rate reaching 5.3% 3:57

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The Economic Growth Minister's confident the economy will turn a corner soon. Unemployment's reached 5.3% in the September quarter – the highest it's been since 2016. 160 thousand Kiwis have been out of work and looking for a job, the most since 1994. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking unemployment may rise further this quarter, but there are positive…

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Mike's Minute: You win in court but suffer financially - how does that work? 1:58

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Here is a line up: Alex Salmond, former head of Scotland, Dame Noeline Taurua, and Siouxsie Wiles, as in the microbiologist. The Salmond family is wanting their estate made bankrupt. It comes out of a judicial review over the handling of a couple of complaints against him by civil servants that turned out to be “tainted”. In other words, his defenc…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025 1:30:07

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5th of November, unemployment is expected to rise – have we reached the peak? Chris Bishop has some strong words for Auckland council over the number of concerts at Eden Park and Shane Jones has an energy plan for us. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen cover police, whether a ban on homele…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on a potential ban on homelessness, Te Pāti Māori, and police 12:00

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Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into the biggest political developments thus far. Labour has raised the question of if the Government is planning to ban homelessness in city centres – how would this work? The Te Pāti Māori stoush is getting increasingly ugly, and what’s happening with police numbers and fake bre…

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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government's new Fuel Security Plan 4:33

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Shane Jones says the Government's new Fuel Security Plan will ensure there's a reliable source of fuel in case of global or domestic disruption. The plan focuses on four key areas centred around resilience against supply shocks. Fuel importers will be required to hold minimum levels of diesel and jet fuel, and the Government will support domestic f…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the death of former US Vice President Dick Cheney 4:46

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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, from the complications of pneumonia, and cardiac and vascular disease. George W Bush says his VP's death is a "loss to the nation". Cheney's family say he taught his children and grandchildren fly-fishing, to love their country, and to live lives of courage, honour, love and kindness. …

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the potential ban on homelessness in city centres 3:24

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Auckland's central business association is backing a ban on homelessness in city centres – with conditions. During Question Time in Parliament yesterday, Labour suggested the Government was planning to introduce such a ban. A Heart of the City survey has found 90% of operators are affected by rough sleepers and begging. Chief Executive Viv Beck tol…

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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the unemployment rate being expected to hit 5.3% 3:12

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Unemployment's set to edge higher despite signs of the job market improving. Stats NZ data, due out this morning, is expected to show the unemployment rate reached 5.3% in the September quarter. That's up from 5.2% in the June quarter. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Mike Hosking the unemployment rate would be even higher if more young…

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Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the proposal to increase the number of concerts at Eden Park 2:58

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The Government wants more concerts at Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has written to Auckland Council seeking feedback on allowing up to 20 medium-sized concerts a year, on top of the 12 concerts it currently hosts. An economic report warns current restrictions could cost the city $432 million in lost income over the next dec…

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Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association on the increase in new vehicle registrations 3:58

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An increase in car sales could be a sign of consumer confidence returning. More than 14-thousand new vehicles were registered last month – up 13.5% on October last year. It was the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Motor Industry Association Chief Executive Aimee Wiley told Mike Hosking the last few months have brought some encouragi…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the arrests of those involved in the Louvre heist 4:43

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The Louvre heist seems to have been carried out not by an organised crime syndicate, but by petty criminals. Four thieves last month raided the world’s most-visited art museum, in daylight, stealing crown jewels worth an estimated $178 million in just seven minutes. French police arrested two men the following week and over the weekend a man and a …

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Mike's Minute: Is NZ full of chronic pessimists? 2:19

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Here's a question for you, about us: Are we chronic pessimists? Just when will it be a good time to buy a large household item? The ANZ Consumer Confidence figures came out Friday, and we have sunk again. Unlike business, which went up eight points while punters went down another two points. What about household items, like a fridge? We haven't fel…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025 1:29:43

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of November, we've got good business news when it comes to lending and spending, as well as the building market. Erica Stanford is removing the requirement for school boards to "give effect" to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it’s made no difference to kids' learning. F1 driver Liam Lawso…

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Liam Lawson: Kiwi F1 Driver on his season so far and his future in Formula 1 11:53

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Liam Lawson says his future in Formula One remains unclear and he expects performance over the final five race weekends to decide his fate. In an exclusive interview with the Mike Hosking Breakfast, the Racing Bulls driver talked about the pressures of Formula One, his demotion from the Red Bull team and what needs to be done to secure a seat for t…

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Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in residential building consents 1:41

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There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the construction sector with the latest rise in residential building consents. New home consents in the year to September are up 3.6% on the year before. Consents in the month of September are up 7.3%, when adjusting for seasonal effects. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Ho…

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Brent Thomson: Former champion jockey ahead of the 165th Melbourne Cup 4:18

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This afternoon's Melbourne Cup is expected to be on the slower side due to forecast rain. Up to 40 millimetres is expected to fall at Flemington through the day. New Zealand and Australia Racing Hall of Famer Bret Thomson says Flemington is good at draining water, but expects racing to be slow. He told Mike Hosking it will be a very open race. Thom…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on scrapping the requirement for schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi 6:14

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The Education Minister says requiring boards to implement the Treaty hasn't made any difference in practice. Erica Stanford has confirmed plans to scrap a clause which requires school boards to reflect local tikanga Māori in the curriculum and offer te reo Māori instruction. The changes will go to Parliament today and are expected to pass before th…

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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on lending data increasing year-on-year 3:15

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Positive signs about our economic recovery in the latest lending data. New figures from credit bureau service Centrix shows a rise in lending, including a 21% rise in residential lending. Three thousand fewer people are behind on payments compared to a month earlier. Centrix Managing Director Keith McLaughlin told Mike Hosking it shows that househo…

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Gabby Lewis: Criminologist on growing threat of fraud and scam networks to New Zealanders 4:16

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There are calls for a coordinated response to get on top of rising fraud operations. Crypto exchange Swyftx is warning scam networks have evolved into a new form of organised crime, with many operating out of South East Asia. Latest data estimates New Zealanders has lost $1.6 billion to online threats in the past year, with this expected to grow wi…

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Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal is Running Roughshod 2:09

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Explain this to me. Which clause of the Treaty is the Waitangi Tribunal using when they suggest the Government recognise second generation Maori for citizenship? John Ruddock brought the case, while a similar one got headlines recently because it involved Keisha Castle-Hughes, the actress. In her case she was born in Australia to a New Zealand mum.…

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Mike's Second Part of interview with Dame Noeline Taurua 4:30

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Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp. Listen to the second part of her interview with Mike Hosking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025 1:29:56

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 3rd of November, Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since being reinstated as the Silver Ferns head coach. The Prime Minister touches down from Southeast Asia to come into the studio and talk about his meeting with Trump and Chinese visas. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discus…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on Dame Noeline Taurua's return, Auckland FC's empty seats and the Dodgers 11:35

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Dame Noeline Taurua makes her return to Netball. Will the drama affect her game? Auckland FC played in front of a relatively quiet crowd on the weekend. And the LA Dodgers pull off a comeback to secure a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Ja…

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Chris Luxon: PM discusses APEC tour and his hopes for a game of golf with President Trump 9:01

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Chris Luxon reckons Donald Trump will take up his offer, of a round of golf in New Zealand. The Prime Minister's back in the country, after attending the ASEAN and APEC summits in Malaysia and South Korea last week. He met the US President, extending the opportunity for Trump to play a round with former PM Sir John Key. Luxon told Mike Hosking that…

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Dame Noeline Taurua: Reinstated Silver Ferns coach gives her first interview since the saga 9:16

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Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp. Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is leading the team on next week’s Northern Tour. Speaking to Newstalk ZB's …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on government shut down, food benefit cuts and steep insurance prices 4:56

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The US Government shutdown has reached 32 days, 3 days away from the longest in history. President Donald Trump seems to be on-track to break his own record after the shutdown in late 2018 which lasted 35 days. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the shutdown is affecting US public services. 'More and more air traffic controllers…

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Blake Lepper: Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery comments on government adding 140 hospital beds across NZ 3:14

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The Government's turning to rapid off-site building, to add 140 extra beds to hospitals around the country. It's announced new wards will be constructed off-site for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals next year. They'll open at the same time as an already-announced new ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. Health New Zealand's Head of Inf…

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Mike's Minute: Paul Goldsmith cannot regulate the internet 2:04

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Tell me how Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith is going to sort the unsortable? The Broadcasting Standards Authority has, deliberately or not, opened a box of whoopee that is playing out all over the world in various forms. In simple terms regulators are trying to work out how to control tech. The problem with regulators is their jurisdiction is …

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Mike's Minute: More MP's? What on Earth are they thinking? 1:58

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For a group that normally seems to nail ideas and present them well, the New Zealand Initiative this week went off-piste with their "MMP After 30 Years" report. Smaller cabinet - good idea. Get rid of the overhang - good idea! But more MP's? What on Earth are they thinking? The main point they make is that it has provided a fairer, more representat…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Men's fashion and Glenn's 30 year anniversary 10:46

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It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the difficulties of men's white shirts being uncomfortably revealing, and producer Glenn celebrates 30 years with the company. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025 1:29:55

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 31st of October, Fonterra Chair Miles Hurrell on the sale of their consumer business. All Black Ethan de Groot joins ahead of the Sunday morning game against Ireland in Chicago. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson make fun of Mike - and celebrate Technical Producer Glenn Hart's 30th anniversar…

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Mark the Week: Fonterra's mega-sale and the Noeline Taurua saga 2:30

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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. Bill Gates: 8/10 When a disciple of the cause hits pause because he has worked out the hysteria outweighs the reality, he is to be congratulated. Chris Hipkins: 2/10 Sell a tax if you want. But the attack on the Prime Minister and…