The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Mike's Minute: The pay equity changes are in muddied water
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is another example of the way the pay equity game is played by the media. If you choose not to call a minister the c-word, you run a headli...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Sussan Ley becoming the leader of the Australian Liberal Party
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sussan Ley has become the first woman to lead Australia's Liberal Party. She's been deputy for three years and has been appointed leader ...
Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2025
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is on after announcing the first Super Fund ...
Jennie Wyllie: Netball New Zealand CEO on player eligibility, the Commonwealth Games
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netball officials are at the whim of the Commonwealth Games scheduling as they explore player eligibility options. Pressure is mounting on the N...
Mark Johnston: Calder Stewart Land & Delivery Manager on the construction of an inland port in Otago
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A planned $3 billion inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region. Construction of the Milburn Quadrant, north of...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on McSkimming, police officer targets, pay equity
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's conceded it'll likely miss its November target for 500 new police. Under the National-NZ First coalition agreement, it aimed to...
Chris Wilkins: SHORE and Whariki Research Centre Professor on the concern social media is exposing young people to drug use
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fears social media is exposing more young people to drug use. The latest Drug Trends Survey reveals apps like Facebook and Snapchat are used to ...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the funding boost to improve school attendance
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A significant funding boost for attendance services across the country. The Government's investing $140 million into improving school attendance...
Phil Cumming: Warehouse Group Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing GM on the push for right to repair legislation
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse is pushing for potential 'right to repair' legislation to hold overseas manufacturers accountable. The retailer's among companies ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the withdrawals from the Super Fund, rising superannuation costs
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says changes to KiwiSaver will be revealed at next week’s Budget. The NZ Super Fund will cover only 20% of future Su...
Mike's Minute: The social media ban will not happen
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The social media ban is like the pay equity debate. It's not hard to drum up a lot of emotion and it's not hard to find people who would argue p...
Leela Ashford: Spark Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director on the first mobile plan for kids
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spark’s weighing in on the topic of kids on social media. The telco is launching the country’s first mobile plan for kids, aiming to help p...
Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2025
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 13th of May, Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned after being on suspe...
Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his US PGA Tour win at the Myrtle Beach Classic
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A maiden PGA Tour win for golfer Ryan Fox at the Myrtle Beach Classic has guaranteed him long-term security. His US PGA Tour win at the Myrtle B...
Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the increased reliability of the airline
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More people could be set to fly Jetstar due to ongoing angst around aviation prices. This comes following a Commerce Commission complaint from a...
Sam Jennings: Horowhenua district councillor on the proposal to give iwi the first right of refusal on council property sales
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A proposal to give iwi first right of refusal on surplus council property sales in Horowhenua is being labelled unfair and divisive. The policy ...
Leanne Otene: Principals' Federation President on the funding for maths intervention teachers in Budget 2025
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Principals' Federation is unsure where specialist teachers in maths will come from as schools grapple with staff shortages. The Government's...
Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the direct talks between Ukraine, Russia
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russian President Vladimir Putin is yet to confirm if he'll attend direct talks with Ukraine this week. It comes after western allies in the 'Co...
Stuart Nash: Former Police Minister on Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming watching porn on his work devices
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former Police Minister says watching porn on a work computer is a pretty dumb thing to do. Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming had bee...
Simeon Brown: Former Local Government Minister on Wayne Brown's Auckland manifesto, a bed tax for the city
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Former Local Government Minister's not taking issue with the Auckland Mayor's new manifesto. Wayne Brown has laid out his thoughts and a Bee...
Mike's Minute: Why are we only just now getting the Waitangi Tribunal review?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Am I right to inquire just what it is that Tama Potaka has been doing for a year and a half? How many times have you heard me ask the Prime Minister o...
Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2025
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 12th of May, the Government are going back to crushing cars. Will they be more effectiv...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the ceasefire deal in Ukraine, social media ban, tourism deal
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in studio with Mike Hosking to discuss all the big issues of the week. The Government’s announced plans to work...
Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on New Zealand's black market
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been revealed that New Zealand’s hidden economy costs us around $13 billion a year in unseen taxes. It comes out to around 11 percent of our...
Mike Johnson: Assistant Police Commissioner on the Government cracking down on street racing
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drivers who participate in street races will have their vehicles destroyed or forfeited in the majority of cases under new legislation announced by th...
Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the unfolding situation in Ukraine, Putin proposing talks instead of ceasefire
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday could be a big day for developments in the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s proposing direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday,...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on China-US trade talks, the new royal jet for Washington and the latest with Ukraine and Putin
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting an initial ceasefire deal with Ukraine, and instead proposing direct talks to start in Istanbul this wee...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on banning under 16s from using social media
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says the Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official prog...
Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on developments in US-China trade talks, British Airways buying billions of dollars worth of planes and why BP's in the crosshairs of a takeover suiter
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Developments are being made in the US and China trade talks. A top Trump economic adviser says about two dozen trade deals are in the works with...
Mark the Week: Erica Stanford's email was time-wasting nonsense
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Anthony Albanese:...
Dan Wallace: Velduro Co-Founder on winning gold at the China International Bicycle Fair
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two entrepreneurs are bringing Kiwi ingenuity to the world stage. Dan Wallace and Anthony Clyde, co-founders of Velduro, have won gold at the 33...
Mike's Minute: Despite record revenue, NZR is still losing money
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the NZR press release yesterday, Chairman David Kirk and CEO Mark Robinson did their best to infer that life financially for the sport is sensation...
Full Show Podcast: 09 May 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 9th of May, we got the white smoke, and the cardinals have elected Robert Prevost to become...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: iHeartCountry NZ, the number of petrol machines in NZ,
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. New Zealand finally has a radio station that caters to Mike’...
Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the body posting a $19.5 million loss
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby has posted a $19.5 million loss for 2024. Since NZR brought US fund manager Silver Lake on as an equity partner in June 2022, ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on banks needing to repay $9.2 billion in Covid-era loans to the Reserve Bank
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand banks are being asked to pay up in the next few months. Kiwibank, BNZ, Westpac, ANZ and ASB will need to repay around $9.2 billion i...
Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director on the extra money allocated to infrastructure in Budget 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's scraped the bottom of the barrel to find more money for the upcoming Budget. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's promising an ex...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the election of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Pope's experience around the globe has hoisted him above front-runners for the papacy. 69-year-old Robert Prevost, who will be known as...
David Whitburn: Property developer and investor on the plan to increase ventilation requirements for new builds
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's planning to increase ventilation requirements in new homes to address overheating in townhouses. RNZ reports Auckland homeowner...
Annie Murray: New Zealand Film Commission CEO on the search for more international investment partners
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's tariffs continue to loom over the film industry. The New Zealand Film Commission is embarking on an international trade mission o...
Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the record red meat exports
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red meat exports are setting records. The country's March export sales were $1.26 billion - a new high. China's beef demand dropped 35% by...
Steve Symon: Organised crime expert on New Zealand's response to and efforts to curb organised crime
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An organised crime expert believes New Zealand's failure to curb criminal activity isn't due to a lack of trying. A ministerial advisory group ...
Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8th of May, our unemployment numbers look to have peaked, and we have the latest report f...
Greg Foran: Outgoing Air New Zealand CEO on his resignation, time in the job
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Foran knew his time with Air New Zealand was limited from the get go. The outgoing CEO announced his resignation in March, planning to stay...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the investment into the Cook Strait electricity cable
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A $1.4 billion upgrade could be on the way for Transpower's Cook Strait electricity cable. The 610 kilometre link is a transmission system conn...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the conclave to elect a new pope
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black smoke has billowed from Rome's Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope's failed to be elected. The 133 cardinals will now reconvene tomorrow...
Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on Mark Lundy's release from prison
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's expected twice-convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy will be slipped back into the community. He's been released from prison after more than...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the unemployment rate remaining at 5.1%
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister admits many Kiwis aren't getting as much work as they'd like to be. Unemployment has remained unchanged at 5.1% in the Marc...
Mike's Minute: Reform for the Pay Equity Act is good
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristine Bartlett was, to many, a hero. She was a very likeable woman. She was a caregiver who argued her work was undervalued and she deserved ...
Mark O'Connor: Australian Catholic Journalist on the vote for a new pope
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
135 cardinals from around the world will take their picks on who the new pope should be. They'll be locked in Rome's Sistine Chapel from tomorr...
Catherine Wedd: Tukituki MP on the member's bill that would ban social media for under 16s
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's acceptance banning social media for under 16s may be easier said than done. National has put forward a members’ bill to prevent under...
Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of May, Brooke van Velden talks improving the pay equity process and why it isn't, a...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the pay equity rules, social media ban
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MPs across the political spectrum are fired up over the latest proposal to overhaul —under urgency— rules around pay equity. The proposed l...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the unemployment rate likely hitting its highest point since 2016
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An observation the recession hasn't been felt evenly. Stats NZ data out this morning could show unemployment has hit its highest point since 201...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the meeting between Donald Trump and Mark Carney
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President and Canadian Prime Minister have had some tough conversations today. Donald Trump and Mark Carney met at the White House and v...
Ronan Payinda: Auckland University study lead on nearly half of schools being within a ten minute walk of a vape store
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The more vape stores near schools, the more young people vape. Fresh research from Auckland University shows almost half of schools across New ...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the new rules for gender-based pay equity claims
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says its new tough rules for pay equity claims will result in major taxpayer savings. The proposed law, which would lift the thr...
Mike's Minute: Why our top achievers are leaving
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 overs...
Nick Bryant: Global Political expert on the Trump effect, Australian and Canadian elections
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's recent election has sparked talks of the 'Trump effect' coming into play. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party's had a land...
Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th of May, free trade negotiations are officially underway in India, and our film industr...
Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agriculture Minister on the decline in livestock numbers
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 – ...
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the Ignite 25 Growth Summit, Trump tariffs
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on North Island tourism organisations teaming up
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism organisations from across the North Island are working to put a spotlight on it. Fifteen operators have teamed up and signed a Memorand...
Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development Association on Trump's film tariffs
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tim Groser: Former Trade Minister on New Zealand entering free trade negotiations with India
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The state of foreign affairs across the globe could play into New Zealand's hands as it enters free trade negotiations. A Government delegation...
Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister talks defence spending, public service and Australian election
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is live in studio with Mike Hosking to talk the big issues of the week. Luxon has confirmed the plan to commit ...
Mike's Minute: The great man that was Sir Bob Jones
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lat...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the Federal election over the weekend
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ele...
Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association president on the Government's new 'Parent Portal' initiative
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's launching a new tool to give parents greater access to what their children are learning at school. Education Minister Erica Sta...
Chris Bullen: Auckland University Public Health Professor on illicit tobacco sales and organised crime groups on mainstream resale platforms
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Organised crime groups are using mainstream resale platforms like Facebook Marketplace for the sale of tobacco. Research shows up to 25 percent ...
Wayne Mapp: Defence Minister on the Government's $12b commitment to defence
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will spend $12 billion on defence spending. Two billion of that will be allocated to helicopters and deployment. Defence Minister Way...
Laura Jayes: Sky News Correspondent on Anthony Albanese's win, Peter Dutton's failure, Greens performance and more
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a busy week for politics around the world - with elections taking place in Australia, Singapore and the UK. Australian Prime Minister ...
Andrew Kelleher of JMI on non-farm payroll data showing concerns over the Trump administrations policy blitz
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Non-farm payrolls - a monthly statistic released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows concerns over the Trump administrations policy blitz.&nbs...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's controversial NBC interview: immigration, economy, third-term
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A revealing interview has taken place between US President Donald Trump and broadcaster NBC. He made headlines when talking about contentious is...
Mike's Minute: Will the Covid inquiry submitters get the answers we want?
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I think I'm encouraged by the numbers of submissions into the Covid inquiry. This is Covid inquiry part two. The second part is to try and...
Mark the Week: The All Blacks deal is a nice fit
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Tory Whanau: 9/10...
Mike's Minute: Three good ideas from the Govt this week
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three prizes for three good calls this week by the Government. 1) Financial literacy coming to a school near you in 2027, and not a day too soon...
Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of May, Health Minister Simeon Brown is forcing doctors back to the negotiating table v...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mushroomgate, Suzanne Vega, whiskey-infused manuka honey
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back today to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the latest to come out of Mushroomgate, Suzanne Vega, and ...
Bruce Hawker: Australian Political Correspondent ahead of Election Day
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One day out from the Australian Election and Labor seems to have it in the bag. If the polling stacks up, Anthony Albanese will remain Prime Min...
Parveen Batish: Indian Panthers CEO on the team's ban from the NBL
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An unshakable insistence from Indian Panthers boss Parveen Batish that their indefinite ban from the National Basketball League won't be permanent.&nb...
Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the declining attendance, revenue for the stadium
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Declining stats for Auckland's Eden Park, as the number of major events coming to this country reduce. Revenue fell from $44.3 million in 2023 t...
Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on David Seymour's call to limit the number of government ministers
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour's calling for fat to be cut from multiple areas of government. The Act Party leader wants a limit on the number of ministers – w...
Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation CEO on the increased use of meth, lack of support for meth-addictions
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Drug Foundation says the country barely invests anything into helping and supporting people with meth-addiction. Discharges from public hos...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the senior doctor strike, pay for doctors
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister is standing by the current pay offer to senior doctors. Thousands of planned procedures have been delayed following yesterda...
Liam Sceats: Kiwi Driver in Indy NZT on trying to make it as a motorsport driver
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elite sports are not a cheap field to enter. 19-year-old Liam Sceats is on a journey to make it as a professional motorsport driver, aiming to a...
Mike’s Minute: Financial literacy in schools? About time
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Regulars will know school and I were never really that close. It was a means to an end, and the end couldn’t come soon enough. The means was t...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the house price forecast and business confidence
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House prices are set to rise as businesses report less confidence With two further cuts expected to the OCR, ANZ is now expecting a 4.5% lift a...
Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1st of May, the Aratere ferry is being retired – the only rail-enabled ferry in KiwiRai...
David Moffett: Former New Zealand Rugby CEO on the sponsorship deal between Toyota and the All Blacks
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another big win for New Zealand Rugby in the wake of the messy end to a major sponsorship agreement. Vehicle manufacturer Toyota has reportedly ...
Simon Brown: Banqer CEO on the curriculum refresh focusing on financial literacy
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial li...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor on the Whakapapa skifield deal
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ruapehu District could be in for an economic boom with new skifield ownership. The Department of Conservation's approved a 10 year concessio...
Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO on the company reducing its Interislander fleet to two
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiRail admits it may be helping out its competition by reducing its Interislander fleet to two. Aratere will be retired when demolition begin...
Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer Doctor on the senior doctor strike
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 4000 medical procedures are on hold today while 5000 senior doctors strike for better working conditions. This comes after eight months of ...
Mike’s Minute: Tory gave herself a 9/10, are you kidding me?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In her seemingly never-ending ability to surprise, Tory Whanau fronts on the local Newstalk ZB morning show in her beleaguered capital yesterday and s...
Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30th of April, Mark Carney is the new Canadian Prime Minister, and the Government is rev...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk crime, the 2025 Budget
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There will be further cuts to Government agency spending, to be diverted into priority areas. Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed a $1.3 bi...
Loren Aberhart: ChristchurchNZ General Manager of Destination and Attraction on the success of the Electric Avenue festival
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Garden City's reaping the benefits of this year's Electric Avenue festival. The event produced $10.5 million in visitor spend after 75 thous...
Robert Fife: Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief on the Liberal Party winning the Canada Election
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A question mark over how Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will perform. The Liberal Party won the country's election yesterday, beating th...