The new Media and Communications Minister says the sector isn't broken but is under pressure.

The Prime Minister handed the portfolio to Paul Goldsmith after stripping it from the embattled Melissa Lee.

He told Andrew Dickens that there are challenges to work through.

Goldsmith says there's been colossal change in how people collect their news in the last decade, and the advertising revenue which used to sustain it is under pressure.

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The new Media and Communications Minister says the sector isn't broken but is under pressure. 
The Prime Minister handed the portfolio to Paul Goldsmith after stripping it from the embattled Melissa Lee. 
He told Andrew Dickens that there are challenges to work through. 
Goldsmith says there's been colossal change in how people collect their news in the last decade, and the advertising revenue which used to sustain it is under pressure. 
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Paul Goldsmith: New Media and Communications Minister on the challenges facing the sector

On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.

AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.
AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.

The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.

Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia. 

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.
The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.
Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.

The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend.  

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 Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.
The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend. &nbsp;
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: 25 May 2026 

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Paul Goldsmith: New Media and Communications Minister on the challenges facing the sector

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