The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The World Cup will be a winner
You know what I’ve learned never to do?
Predict that this year’s Football World Cup is going to be a flop. Because it never is.
This yea...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US calling off strikes on Iran, Trump's claim of a deal
Uncertainty about whether Donald Trump's claims of progress in Iran talks have any credibility.
The US President has called off today's planne...
Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Uber Eats, Ben Stokes, FIFA World Cup
Friday has arrived, which means Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Week that Was.
They discussed Uber Eat...
Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Visa integrating its payment network into ChatGPT so AI agents can shop for people
AI could soon be doing your shopping, as Visa launches a new feature with ChatGPT.
AI agents can recommend products based on prompts and now co...
Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The deck is stacked with Kiwi teams rolling into the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.
The Chiefs are taking on the Crusaders in Hamilton tonigh...
Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Friday 12th of June, there's renewed hope for a deal to end the Iran...
Peter Nunns: Infrastructure Commission GM of Strategy on the need for an investment strategy for renewable energy infrastructure
The Infrastructure Commission warns planning needs to start now for how energy infrastructure will power a larger, low-carbon economy.
Its lat...
Ben McNulty: Wellington Deputy Mayor on the review into the Golden Mile project and its budget blowout
A push for the Wellington City Council to rethink its city centre as costs for the Golden Mile project spiral.
It's now forecast to cost $220 m...
Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Spokesperson on ACT announcing a crackdown on rural crime
A proposed boost to rural policing is being seen as a positive move, but farmers say more action's still needed.
The ACT Party's promising fund...
Randy Manner: Former US General on the US calling off strikes against Iran, Trump's claims of a possible deal with Iran
There’s scepticism about whether Donald Trump's talk of a breakthrough with Iran is genuine.
The US President's calling off scheduled strikes...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is that it Labour?
So that was what we waited months for, eh?
Labour’s cheaper public transport policy.
A policy so predictable that we actually did predic...
Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the latest from the Belfast riots and protests
A second night of disorder is unfolding in Northern Ireland's Belfast, with rioters hurling objects at police.
Hundreds of masked protesters s...
Alan Davies: British Comedian on bringing 'Think Ahead' to New Zealand
Alan Davies is getting everything out into the open and bringing his new tour to Kiwi stages.
The British comedian is best known for his regula...
Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Senior Sports Journalist on the security measures, ticket prices ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Security measures and ticket prices for this year’s FIFA World Cup may be dampening the spirit of the event.
The expanded tournament features 4...
Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Thursday 10th of June, Heather challenges Labour's Tangi Utikere on...
Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist on housing prices nearing their longest downturn in modern history
First-home buyers appear to be making the most of the ongoing housing downturn.
New Zealand's close to its longest downturn in prices in modern...
Peter Cooper: Cooper and Company Founder on the new development and investment plan for Britomart in Auckland
Downtown Auckland could be set for a mini revival, with plans for a new $350 million building.
Developer Cooper and Company is replacing Britom...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the attendance and achievement reports for new charter schools
Achievement and attendance gains are being celebrated at some charter schools for disengaged students.
Annual reports show four of the seven th...
Tangi Utikere: Labour's Transport Spokesperson on their public transport fare cap policy
Labour's pushing back on the suggestion its numbers don't add up for a proposed cap on bus and train fares.
The party's promising to cap fares...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I've accepted the LNG Terminal as a short term fix
I don’t love the idea of the LNG terminal. Never have, probably never will.
But I’m fast coming around to the idea that there is no solution to...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Iran, naming of the Artemis III crew
Nasa has named the astronauts who'll blast off in the next Artemis mission, with a view to eventually returning humans to the Moon.
The crew of...
Simon Gault: Celebrity Chef and health advocate on Uber Eats' revenue growth, the number of Kiwis ordering food
More and more Kiwis are choosing to order in instead of eating out.
Uber Eats is booming – its revenue growing 23% last year to $367.3 million....
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, Labour's policy announcement
There’s fresh criticism of Labour's selection process, while the party itself continues to brush off concerns.
Police are reviewing whether ne...
Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Wednesday the 9th of June, we hear from an expert why the Government...
Suzannah Jessep: Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO on the Perceptions of Asia survey, the US being seen as a bigger threat than China
Global instability is reshaping our relationships with major powers and pushing us closer to Asian countries.
The Asia New Zealand Foundation'...
Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act
The Greens are calling for a beefed-up Privacy Commissioner to tackle major breaches.
The party's campaigning on plans for the Commissioner to...
Richard Lindroos: National Fieldays Society CEO on the opening day of the event at Mystery Creek
It’s all go at Hamilton's Mystery Creek, with Fieldays kicking off today.
About 100 thousand people are expected to flock through the gates ove...
Andrew Eagles: Smart Energy Alliance Spokesperson on the Govt pushing ahead with an LNG import terminal, scraps proposed levy
LNG is being thrown back into the mix, and an energy coalition is urging leaders not to forget about renewables.
The Government's pressing on w...
Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on the Government looking into allowing click and collect for prescription medications
A move allowing click and collect prescriptions is being dubbed a sensible call.
The Government's looking at introducing e-lockers for medicat...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's reset is off to a very shaky start
Now, I can’t imagine Labour’s woken up feeling awesome this morning about how that reset is going. What do you think?
This is a reset – you do...
Joey Wheeler: Former Highlander and Māori All Black on Tony Brown returning to coach the All Blacks from 2028
Tony Brown is set trade the bottle green and gold of the Springboks for the much more familiar black of home.
The current South Africa attack c...
Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Tuesday 9th of June, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins defends the process...
Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on the new report saying the 'return to normal' narrative is no longer influencing business confidence
New research paints a gloomier picture for business leaders.
The latest 2degrees Shaping Business Report suggests optimism about post-pandemic...
Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Analyst on the conflict in the Middle East, Iran trading strikes with Israel
A foreign policy analyst says Iran coming to Hezbollah's aid could have been a symbolic gesture, to help break something loose in negotiations.
...
Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the clash between Spark and Auckland Council over the city's phone booths
There's debate over the future of the country's nearly 2000 remaining phone booths.
Spark's planning to use the aging payphones for free calli...
Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the circumstances surrounding Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo standing for the Labour Party
Doubts a senior police officer gave his employer enough notice about plans to run for the Labour Party.
Commissioner Richard Chambers says he o...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, policy announcement
The Labour Leader is disappointed by how things are playing out for the senior police officer who’s chosen to run for Parliament.
Superintenden...
Nick Collins: Aluminium Extruders Association CEO on the trade investigation into whether an uptick in imports could be harming local manufacturers
An uptick in cheap aluminium extrusion imports could be hurting local manufacturers.
The Government's looking into global safeguards after impo...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's unrevealed $1B an 'odd approach'
The Government has quietly set aside $1 billion from next year's Budget but is refusing to say where it'll go.
It amounts to 22 million dollars...
Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma donors are needed
Currently a record number of Kiwis are donating plasma, but it is still not enough.
More than 25,000 people donated last year, but another 4000...