New Zealand's economic recovery could be put at risk by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.  

Westpac modelling shows if it was to stay closed for a month, it would put inflation over 4% and knock half a percent off GDP. 

Senior Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking we're much more vulnerable than Australia when it comes to energy.  

He says we only have a few weeks of key petroleum products sitting in the tanks, and after that we’re relying on boats turning up to meet our needs. 

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New Zealand's economic recovery could be put at risk by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. &nbsp;
Westpac modelling shows if it was to stay closed for a month, it would put inflation over 4% and knock half a percent off GDP.&nbsp;
Senior Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking we're much more vulnerable than Australia when it comes to energy. &nbsp;
He says we only have a few weeks of key petroleum products sitting in the tanks, and after that we’re relying on boats turning up to meet our needs.&nbsp;
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Senior Economist on the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on NZ's economic recovery

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says it's special relationship with the US is not dead.  

US President Donald Trump yesterday described the UK's war effort as disappointing and Starmer was 'no Winston Churchill'. 

US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran since first launching attacks on Saturday. 

UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking it’s difficult for Starmer because this is the one area where he was successful in treading the line between keeping Trump on side and staying sane, and that’s now gone. 

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says it's special relationship with the US is not dead. &nbsp;
US President Donald Trump yesterday described the UK's war effort as disappointing and Starmer was 'no Winston Churchill'.&nbsp;
US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran since first launching attacks on Saturday.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking it’s difficult for Starmer because this is the one area where he was successful in treading the line between keeping Trump on side and staying sane, and that’s now gone.&nbsp;
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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's response to the Iran conflict, Trump's rebuke

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of March, our exports are booming but at the same time, the risk of an extremist attack on NZ soil is rising, NZSIS is warning. 

NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk pops into studio after Dave Rennie was named as the new All Blacks coach. 

Warriors Coach Andrew Webster explains why it's our year as we kick off our NRL season against the Roosters Friday night. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of March, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/katherine-rich-business-nz-ceo-on-exports-rising-to-299-billion-in-the-december-quarter/">our exports are booming</a> but at the same time, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/andrew-hampton-nzsis-director-general-on-the-agencys-view-that-a-terror-attack-like-the-bondi-beach-shooting-could-happen-in-nz/">risk of an extremist attack on NZ soil is rising, NZSIS is warning</a>.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-kirk-nz-rugby-chair-on-the-appointment-of-dave-rennie-as-all-blacks-head-coach/">NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk</a> pops into studio after Dave Rennie was named as the new All Blacks coach.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/andrew-webster-warriors-coach-ahead-of-their-first-match-of-the-nrl-season/">Warriors Coach Andrew Webster</a> explains why it's our year as we kick off our NRL season against the Roosters Friday night.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2026 

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A warning an attack similar to the Bondi Beach shooting could feasibly happen on New Zealand soil. 

The Government's intelligence agencies have told a Parliamentary Select Committee the attack helped to feed extremist views. 

Fifteen people were fatally shot in the December attack on a Jewish celebration in Australia's Sydney, with others wounded. 

NZSIS Director-General Andrew Hampton says anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are diseases. 

He told Mike Hosking they’re seeing increased polarisation in society across the board – lots of ‘us and them’ narratives and people with a sense of grievance. 

Hampton says those people look online for others who may share that view, and the risk is that grievance can move to viewing violence as the answer pretty quickly. 

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A warning an attack similar to the Bondi Beach shooting could feasibly happen on New Zealand soil.&nbsp;
The Government's intelligence agencies have told a Parliamentary Select Committee the attack helped to feed extremist views.&nbsp;
Fifteen people were fatally shot in the December attack on a Jewish celebration in Australia's Sydney, with others wounded.&nbsp;
NZSIS Director-General Andrew Hampton says anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are diseases.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking they’re seeing increased polarisation in society across the board – lots of ‘us and them’ narratives and people with a sense of grievance.&nbsp;
Hampton says those people look online for others who may share that view, and the risk is that grievance can move to viewing violence as the answer pretty quickly.&nbsp;
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Andrew Hampton: NZSIS Director-General on the agency's view that a terror attack like the Bondi Beach shooting could happen in NZ

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Senior Economist on the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on NZ's economic recovery

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