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The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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...
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Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 29th of October, Education Minister Erica Stanford discusses the new curriculum and...
Yvette McCausland-Durie: Netball New Zealand Head Coach discusses constellation cup chances
The Silver Ferns face Australia tonight in game four of the Constellation Cup.
The series currently sits at 2-1 to Australia, but a win from th...
Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO and Founder reflects on 20 years of operation
Rocket Lab is celebrating 20 years in operation this week.
The company has become the fastest in history to launch 50 rockets into space.
Megan Main: ACC Chief Executive says removing people from long-term claims pool will encourage returns to workforce
ACC is removing more people from its long-term claims pool.
It's being reported nearly eight thousand clients have had their payments stopped in...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister's hopes new curriculum will close education equity gap.
The Education Minister's hoping the new curriculum will close the education equity gap.
Erica Stanford has unveiled proposed changes to content...
Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist breaks down Labour's Capital Gains Tax
An economist says Labour's proposed capital gains tax won't stop house prices rising.
The party wants gains on commercial and residential proper...
Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 28th of October, we talk to the Trade Minister and Prime Minister (out of Malaysia) as...
Mike's Minute: Winston tells it like it is on courts
First, a quick question on the Oxford Union.
We thought it was a thing when David Lange turned up all those years ago, but since then Willie Jac...
Bob McMurray: Former McLaren race member and NZ Motorsport Expert on Liam Lawson's difficult weekend in Mexico
Liam Lawson endured another tough weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix.
After narrowly missing marshals who were stood on the track, he was forced...
Tracey Martin: Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association on government's focus on aged care reform
The Government is throwing it's weight behind aged care reform.
A ministerial advisory group has been established to review the outdated fundin...
Christopher Luxon: PM discusses ASEAN summit to finalise 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'
The Prime Minister's set to finalise a deal strengthening our diplomatic and trading ties with 11 South East Asian countries, as he meets with leaders...
Catherine Field: Newstalk ZB reporter in Paris on arrests made following Louvre heist
Arrests have been made following last week's Louvre heist.
Thieves stole an array of valuable jewels, worth $177million NZD, including a crown...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of ASEAN summitt on NZ-South East Asia trade relations
It's set to get easier for New Zealand businesses trading in South East Asia, as the Prime Minister's in Malaysia to finalise a regional deal.
C...
Rene de Monchy: Chief Executive of Tourism NZ comments on positive new numbers
Queenstown is now just 5% shy of pre-COVID levels.
Records show that there were 192,000 international arrivals between January and August, up 1...
Mark the Week: Labour's election policies and the mega strikes
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.
Judith Collins: 7/10
Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 24th of October, Sir Brian Roache on the so-called "mega strike" and whether it changed...
Joseph Parker: Heavyweight boxer talks ahead of next fight in London
Heavyweight boxing moves to London on Sunday morning.
Joseph Parker is back in the ring taking on Fabio Wardley, a boxer from London who only to...
Justin Marshall: Former Former All Black comments on attack coach Jason Holland stepping down
Attack coach Jason Holland will be stepping down after the northern tour, when his contract ends.
This is the second high-profile exit under Sc...
Mike's Minute: Labour's report card for the week
Ahead of the long weekend let's give the Labour Party a report card for their policy week.
It will be one of the few report cards this week beca...
Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister comments on Australia's alliance with Papua New Guinea
A view Australia's recent military alliance with Papua New Guinea could be the springboard for a wider 'Pacific Eyes' alliance.
Australian think...
Sir Brian Roche: Public Services Commissioner says it's time to get back to negotiations with strikers
The Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche is keeping focused on the push for a deal with the thousands of health, education, and public sector...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says New Zealand's economy could benefit from Fonterra sale
New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale.
The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lac...
Mike's Minute: The CRD was always counter-productive
Ah the lament.
Poor, old RNZ's obituary of the climate-related disclosures (CRD) makes you weep.
"New Zealand guts climate policy it bragg...
Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 23rd of October, deputy Prime Minister David Seymour takes questions on the mega stri...
Nikhil Ravishankar: New CEO of Air New Zealand says airline will only fly if it's safe as weather causes mass cancellations
In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa.
There are extensive public transport and flight cance...
Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador to New Zealand comments on high-level business summit between NZ and EU
Auckland's playing host to a landmark business summit between New Zealand and the European Union.
Minister of Trade and Investment Todd McClay w...
Brian Cox: Executive officer of bioenergy association discusses the Government's new energy plan
The Government has released a new energy plan.
The 'Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan' aims to fire up the bioenergy sector.
The strat...
Jason Te Brake: Zespri Chief Executive on successful court case against unauthorised production of kiwifruit
Zespri have won a legal battle on the intellectual property front.
They won a legal battle in Chinese courts against two defendants involved in...
Sir Don McKinnon: Former Deputy Prime Minister to Jim Bolger comments on the late Prime Minister's funeral
The final farewell for former Prime Minister takes place today.
His funeral is being held at his local Catholic parish in Kapiti today at 11am,...
David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says health and education unions need to be realistic about pay
The Deputy Prime Minister says health and education unions need to be realistic about their pay demands.
Tens of thousands of workers across hea...
Mike's Minute: Has protest lost it's impact?
Our default to futility worries me.
It's the same sort of thing as the "No Kings" march over the weekend in America.
What actually is the...
Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 22nd of October, the foreshore and seabed law change has passed and the Government h...
John Allen: Chief Ombudsman comments on record-high number of complaints made against government
The number of complaints going to the Office of the Ombudsman is soaring to record heights.
Its annual report finds more than eight thousand Off...
Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor's new report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly
A new report reveals the importance of contributing to Kiwisaver after buying a first home.
The Retirement Expenditure Guidelines from Massey U...
Karen Chhour: Children's minister says tougher consequences are keeping youths away from crime.
Knowledge of tougher consequences is thought to be keeping more young people away from crime.
The Government has achieved its goal of a 15% red...
Paul Goldsmith: Treaty negotiations and Justice Minister comments on foreshore and seabed amendment bill.
The Treaty Negotiations Minister's standing by amendments to foreshore and seabed legislation, which has passed its third reading.
The aim of t...
Jeff Grant: Spokesperson for Alliance shareholders discusses deal with Irish-backed Dawn Meats.
Alliance has reached a $270million deal with Dawn Meats.
2,600 farmer-shareholders voted 87% in favour of selling 65% of the company arm to the...
Simon Beattie: NZX Sustainability manager praises government's loosening of climate reporting rules
Praise for the Government's loosening of climate reporting rules.
It's proposing to lift the climate reporting threshold for listed companies wo...
Mike's Minute: Labour's policy shows they haven't learnt a thing
It seems the labour party has not learned a thing about running a country.
Their first policy for next years vote is out, so congrats on that. T...
Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025
Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21 October.
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday m...