New Zealand is up against some quality competition in the first stage of the America’s Cup cycle.  

This weekend sees the Italian island of Sardina host the first preliminary regatta, with eight boats set to take to the water.  

Team NZ, Britian’s GB1, and Italian hosts Luna Rossa have sent both their main teams and a combined Women’s and Youth boat to compete, alongside crews from Switzerland’s Alinghi and French entry La Roche-Posay Racing.  

Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton told Mike Hosking that it’s difficult to tell at this stage, but Luna Rossa is likely to be a force to be reckoned with. 

He says the other teams are quite light, but the Italian team has the most milage in the water at the moment and plenty of talent. 

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New Zealand is up against some quality competition in the first stage of the America’s Cup cycle. &nbsp;
This weekend sees the Italian island of Sardina host the first preliminary regatta, with eight boats set to take to the water. &nbsp;
Team NZ, Britian’s GB1, and Italian hosts Luna Rossa have sent both their main teams and a combined Women’s and Youth boat to compete, alongside crews from Switzerland’s Alinghi and French entry La Roche-Posay Racing. &nbsp;
Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton told Mike Hosking that it’s difficult to tell at this stage, but Luna Rossa is likely to be a force to be reckoned with.&nbsp;
He says the other teams are quite light, but the Italian team has the most milage in the water at the moment and plenty of talent.&nbsp;
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Grant Dalton: Team New Zealand CEO on the preliminary America's Cup regatta in Sardina

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Donald Trump's warning further attacks on Iran are still possible, despite backing down this week.  

The US President called off the strikes after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.  

He says officials are still locked in negotiations with Iran, and he claims Democrats are trying to stop him.  

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking this is the sixth time Trump has been on the verge of initiating military strikes and has pulled back. 

He says it comes amid word Iran’s Foreign Minister met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister and they claim there’s diplomatic progress. 

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Donald Trump's warning further attacks on Iran are still possible, despite backing down this week. &nbsp;
The US President called off the strikes after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. &nbsp;
He says officials are still locked in negotiations with Iran, and he claims Democrats are trying to stop him. &nbsp;
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking this is the sixth time Trump has been on the verge of initiating military strikes and has pulled back.&nbsp;
He says it comes amid word Iran’s Foreign Minister met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister and they claim there’s diplomatic progress.&nbsp;
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump pulling back from striking Iran, ongoing negotiations

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It’s been a busy start to the week, and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories so far on Politics Wednesday. 

They discussed Labour’s Future Fund policy, which is light on the details, Winston Peters’ idea to buy back BNZ, and the Government’s cuts to and plans for the public service. 

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It’s been a busy start to the week, and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories so far on Politics Wednesday.&nbsp;
They discussed Labour’s Future Fund policy, which is light on the details, Winston Peters’ idea to buy back BNZ, and the Government’s cuts to and plans for the public service.&nbsp;
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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss Labour's Future Fund, Winston Peters' idea for BNZ, and public service cuts

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis unpacks the public service cuts and we hear from the head of Commonwealth Sport as Auckland hosts the Oceania National Olympic Committees’ General Assembly. 

Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton joins out of Sardinia as the America's Cup officially gets underway. 

And Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the lack of details in Labour's Future Fund and Winston Peters' idea for BNZ on Politics Wednesday.  

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of May, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-public-service-reform-experimenting-with-ai-to-streamline-tasks/">Finance Minister Nicola Willis</a> unpacks the public service cuts and we hear from the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/katie-sadlier-commonwealth-sport-ceo-on-auckland-hosting-the-oceania-national-olympic-committees-general-assembly/">head of Commonwealth Sport</a> as Auckland hosts the Oceania National Olympic Committees’ General Assembly.&nbsp;
Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton joins out of Sardinia as the America's Cup officially gets underway.&nbsp;
And Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the lack of details in Labour's Future Fund and Winston Peters' idea for BNZ on Politics Wednesday. &nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2026 

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Grant Dalton: Team New Zealand CEO on the preliminary America's Cup regatta in Sardina

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