The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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The US President and Canadian Prime Minister have had some tough conversations today.
Donald Trump and Mark Carney met at the White House and vowed to bring up tough points that are dividing their countries since Trump won office.
On Trump's desire to make Canada America's 51st state, Carney stated the country is not for sale.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Donald Trump says the countries have...
The more vape stores near schools, the more young people vape.
Fresh research from Auckland University shows almost half of schools across New Zealand are within a ten minute walk from a vape store
The government passed a law in 2023 banning specialist vape shops from opening within 300 metres of schools, but the laws didn't apply to hundreds of existing suppliers.
Study lead Ronan Payinda told Mike Hosking that ...
The Government says its new tough rules for pay equity claims will result in major taxpayer savings.
The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning.
It's caused an uproar, with many women and union groups opposed to the idea.
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking she can't yet disclose ...
I always find it amusing when officialdom is confused, and they seem confused, as to why so many of our brightest minds have bailed and gone off overseas.
This is the group of top achievers at NCEA level and the ones with international qualifications.
More of them than ever have left the country. Officialdom here doesn’t know if they are enrolled offshore or, and here is the critical point, why they left.
Fortunat...
Australia's recent election has sparked talks of the 'Trump effect' coming into play.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party's had a landslide win, securing a historic second term.
It's widely thought Trump's volatility influenced the outcome.
Global Political Expert Nick Bryant told Mike Hosking it's become more apparent the country wanted to elect an authentically Australian Prime Minister, with the lan...
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th of May, free trade negotiations are officially underway in India, and our film industry could be left reeling after Trump announced 100% tariffs on foreign films.
Sir John Key is on to talk business growth in New Zealand, as well as everything else Mike throws at him.
Nick Bryant is an expert in global politics and is on to talk to us about the recent elect...
New Zealand’s livestock numbers are on the decline.
Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past 10 years – a total decline of 6.2 million sheep since 2014.
The number of dairy cattle also fell 13% over the same period, coinciding with the increase in land being converted for forestry.
Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking he believes the costs around RMA ...
Sir John Key does not believe US President Donald Trump intends to keep tariffs on most of the world.
The former Prime Minister is speaking at the Ignite 25 Growth Summit business event in Auckland today.
Key, who's supported Trump in the past, says the President is only focused on China in his new trade policies.
He told Mike Hosking the stock, bond, and currency markets are not convinced that Trump is going t...
Tourism organisations from across the North Island are working to put a spotlight on it.
Fifteen operators have teamed up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
It aims to generate interest from key tourism markets particularly Australia, North America, and China.
Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking both islands have different offerings, so tourism shouldn't be merged as one....
The film industry is being asked not to push the panic button.
There's a lot of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US.
In a post on Truth Social, he says the US film industry is ‘dying a very fast death’ as countries offer incentives to lure filmmaking away from Hollywood.
Screen Production and Development Association President Irene Gardiner t...
The state of foreign affairs across the globe could play into New Zealand's hands as it enters free trade negotiations.
A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to begin the process of securing an FTA.
Former Trade Minister Tim Groser told Mike Hosking he's never loved our chances, but the odds have changed.
He says the landscape has changed because of Donald Trump's approach to trade - which co...
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I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bob Jones - Sir Robert Jones.
The last contact I had with him was last year when he sent me a copy of his latest book.
They always came with a personal note. When I say personal, it was a letter that he would have dictated and had typed up and then signed himself.
He was from a different era of sorts. I never received an email from him, only letters.
The last time I dealt with him in person ...
Anthony Albanese's lead the Australian Labor Party to a back-to-back run in Government.
Peter Dutton has lost his seat as well as losing the election, making him the first federal opposition leader to do so.
Australian Correspondent Steve Price talks all things election with Mike Hosking.
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of May, we're spending $2b on helicopters for the defence force. Is that expensive? Or just the cost of defence these days?
The Prime Minister is in to talk whether we have too many portfolios and ministers and if we've gone too skint for the Budget.
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine cover the beginning of the latest F1 race, the Warriors and Steven Adams big contributi...
The Government's launching a new tool to give parents greater access to what their children are learning at school.
Education Minister Erica Stanford introduced the 'Parent Portal', yesterday, designed to provide a "clear, easy-to-understand year-by-year guide" to topics in English and maths.
More subjects will be added as the Government continues its curriculum refresh.
Secondary Principals Association president ...
Organised crime groups are using mainstream resale platforms like Facebook Marketplace for the sale of tobacco.
Research shows up to 25 percent of all cigarettes in New Zealand are sourced illegally.
Auckland University Public Health Professor Chris Bullen says he doesn't believe the data is that high, but rather sitting somewhere between five and 10 percent.
He says selling online is an issue, however.
"The...
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It's been a busy week for politics around the world - with elections taking place in Australia, Singapore and the UK.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's lead the Labor Party to a triumphant win, securing a majority Government.
Sky News Correspondent Laura Jayes talks to Mike Hosking about the election, what went wrong for Peter Dutton and how the Greens performed.
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Non-farm payrolls - a monthly statistic released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows concerns over the Trump administrations policy blitz.
In April 177,000 jobs were added to the US economy and unemployment rates are stable at 4.2 percent.
But business and consumer surveys are still sending warning signals.
Andrew Kelleher of JMI breaks down the data with Mike Hosking.
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