The Prime Minister's defending the Government effectively delaying a Cook Strait ferry decision. 

Christopher Luxon appears to have let slip the Government's signed off two rail-compatible ferries, unless a better proposal is on the table within the next few months. 

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan the ferries need to be replaced in 2029, meaning the procurement decision doesn't need to be made by the end of March. 

Luxon says they have a proposal for two rail-compatible ferries as a default. 

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The Prime Minister's defending the Government effectively delaying a Cook Strait ferry decision.&nbsp;
Christopher Luxon appears to have let slip the Government's signed off two rail-compatible ferries, unless a better proposal is on the table within the next few months.&nbsp;
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan the ferries need to be replaced in 2029, meaning the procurement decision doesn't need to be made by the end of March.&nbsp;
Luxon says they have a proposal for two rail-compatible ferries as a default.&nbsp;
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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister confirms the Government has signed off on two rail-compatible ferries

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Australia Correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to talk about the latest news out of Australia. 

One Nation have reached 24% in the latest poll, just five points away from Labour. 

Price said, "if you'd told me a year ago that they were gonna be sitting right now with a primary vote of 24%, I would've said you're crazy."

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Australia Correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to talk about the latest news out of Australia.&nbsp;
One Nation have reached 24% in the latest poll, just five points away from Labour.&nbsp;
Price said, "if you'd told me a year ago that they were gonna be sitting right now with a primary vote of 24%, I would've said you're crazy."
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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent calls One Nation's poll results 'crazy'

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US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars.

"They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said.

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US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars.
"They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel prices.

The Prime Minister calls in from Samoa to confirm he didn't ask for a title and tells us what we're getting out of the trip.

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk Liam Lawson's brilliant weekend, the Warriors brilliant weekend and the Crusaders not so brilliant weekend re the media ban.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel prices.
The Prime Minister calls in from Samoa to confirm he didn't ask for a title and tells us what we're getting out of the trip.
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk Liam Lawson's brilliant weekend, the Warriors brilliant weekend and the Crusaders not so brilliant weekend re the media ban.
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026 

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister confirms the Government has signed off on two rail-compatible ferries

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