The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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Episodes
Job applications remain at historic highs, far outweighing the number of jobs being advertised.
SEEK's revealed job ads dropped 2% in December and are down 22% on 2023.
While the number of applications per ad also dropped 2%, they remain 32% higher than in 2023.
Country Manager Rob Clark told Ryan Bridge that since June they’ve seen job ads decline by just 1%, but certainly at the start of 2024 they saw a pretty ...
The Prime Minister says he wants Nicola Willis to drive economic growth across all ministries in her new role.
The Finance Minister has been given the Economic Growth portfolio, formerly known as Economic Development.
Willis will look over education, infrastructure, science and research, less regulation and stronger international connections within the role.
Christopher Luxon told Ryan Bridge she'll continue to ma...
Company liquidations are at a 10 year high.
Data from the Companies Office shows there were 2,500 liquidations last year – the highest since 2014.
Company receiverships are also the highest they've been since 2012, at 186.
BWA Insolvency's principal Bryan Williams told Ryan Bridge he doesn't think it's as bad as the Global Financial Crisis.
He says how the geopolitical environment will change and impact N...
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the Sail GP in Auckland over the weekend, Auckland FC's win against Melbourne, Daniel Hillier at the Dubai Classic and Novak Djokovic's tiff with an Australian Open reporter.
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New hate speech laws have been strengthened in New South Wales after the latest antisemitic attack in Sydney.
How will these laws be implemented?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have made unofficial campaign launches without a date announced for the election.
Australian Correspondent Steve Price joins the show to discuss the news happening across the ditch.
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Early indications suggest it has been a strong weekend for Auckland businesses following three major events.
More than 25,000 people attended the inaugural Auckland League of Sail GP.
What did the event do for Auckland city?
Tataki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joins the show to debrief on the weekend of sailing.
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Simeon Brown is making his priorities clear as he prepares to take over as Health Minister.
The portfolio has moved from Dr Shane Reti to Brown, moving Reti out of his fourth place in the National Party rankings.
Brown indicated the targets bought in by Reti show things are beginning to stabilise but said "we really need to focus on delivery."
He joins the show to discuss what he will bring to his new role.
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Donald Trump has given TikTok the all-clear to continue operating in the US, despite a federal ban.
The Chinese based-social media platform "went dark" yesterday and was removed from app stores, but says it's now restoring access following Trump's announcement.
The incoming US President says he wants to do a deal to see it half-owned by a US company, to allay security concerns.
Reporter from the technology website The Informa...
Three hostages are returning home after a 15-month-long capture, as a ceasefire is bought to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The hostage-prisoner exchange is the first phase of the ceasefire, which is expected to last six weeks.
Hope for a complete withdrawal rests in the success of the first phase, International Geopolitical Analyst Geoffrey Miller said.
He joins the show to discuss whether the ceasefire will sustain.
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This summer has served up the busiest summer ever for some Kiwi bed and breakfast hosts.
Modern accommodation has taken off in recent years, with the likes of Airbnb promising ease and comfort to customers. But Bed and Breakfast Association President Ann-Marie Johnson says traditional is the way to go.
"It's an opportunity to meet real Kiwi's, learn more about our way of life and customs," she said.
What have tour...
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse as our GDP dropped badly and we are officially back in recession.
Liam Lawson has finally been officially given the seat that the F1 world knew was already his at Red Bull so commentator and former McLaren race team member Bob McMurray shares his thoughts.
Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson wraps ...
Luxon's Government has reshuffled cabinet, including the economic growth development portfolio that saw Nicola Willis take over Melissa Lee's role.
EMA head of advocacy, finance and strategy joins the show to discuss what these changes mean for the Government.
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As he prepares for his inauguration, Donald Trump can't make up his mind on the ruling to ban Chinese app TikTok.
The soon-to-be President has said he will sign an executive order to stall the of the app after it was removed from Apple and Google stores.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold discusses what Trump will do when he is sworn in in less than 24 hours, and the bumpy start for the first hostages release in the Middle...
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap the biggest news stories from the week. Mike's got an update on the coffee kiosk and what on earth happened to Tim Wilson?
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"110% real": New season of 'Nadia's Farm' shows the realities of Royalburn Station
It's been about five years since Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie took over Royalburn Station, their endeavours growing the 485-hectare farm into the agricultural powerhouse it's become.
Founded in 1887, Royalburn Station has a lengthy history filled with grains; barley, wheat, sunflower seeds, peas, an...
Paddy Gower has slammed “keyboard warriors” claiming the media is getting what it deserves for going “woke” amid mass job losses.
TV3 journalist and TV host Patrick Gower spoke to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning following yesterday’s Newshub meeting where the closure of Newshub was confirmed.
Hosking asked Gower what he would say to those who say “you go woke, you go br...
Looking beyond the finish line: Dame Lisa Carrington discusses her success, writing endeavours
Arguably New Zealand’s greatest ever Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington is the best in the canoe sprint game.
She’s brought home a staggering total of nine medals across four Olympic Games, eight of them gold, and one bronze, dominating the water.
Despite her massive succ...
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was.
They talked Mike’s ventures in wood and metalwork in school, the Repair Shop, and Tim regaled listeners with an expert piano performance.
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"An insane blessing": Luke Combs on his country music stardom, chances of a NZ tour
Luke Combs is a country music megastar.
The 34-year-old is one of the biggest names in the world right now, consistently battling it out against Morgan Wallen for the number one spot.
He’s broken records, gone platinum, and earned a range of awards, including three Grammy nomin...
"I never stop": Jerry Seinfeld discusses NZ tour, comedy career
One of the most iconic names in comedy, Jerry Seinfeld is no stranger to audiences.
He’s been performing since the late 1970’s, creating and starring in the semi-fictionalised sitcom of his own life —Seinfeld
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