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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Mark the Week: You can't start any better than the Warriors have
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.
The war: 3/10 <...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Middle East conflict, Israel's attack on Iran's gas fields
Differing accounts on the US’ level of involvement in Israel’s attack on Iran’s gas fields.
The tit for tat between the two is continuing with...
Mike's Minute: The worst week for Trump's war
Obviously Chris Hipkins would disagree, but Donald Trump surely wins the "crap week of the week" award, given his week has material outcomes for all o...
Monty Betham: Former Warriors Captain previews the clash against the Newcastle Knights
After two victories at home to start the season, the Warriors are heading across the ditch.
They’re facing off against the Newcastle Knights on...
Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains what the Government is looking to do...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Breakfast guests and geopolitics
The week has come to an end which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.
They discussed cars, some...
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor in Agriscience on the increasing cost of running a farm
The cost of running a farm is surging.
ANZ's latest Agri Insights report, which used data from more than four thousand farms over five years, f...
Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year
Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world.
The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Ki...
Jeanette Park: Police Assistant Commissioner on the dropping rate of crime victimisation
Better Police visibility and increased community engagement are being credited for a drop in crime victimisation.
About 28% of Kiwis experience...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter
The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge.
Mike's Minute: Further proof the Taxpayer poll was an outlier
Does the Talbot Mills poll out yesterday blow wide open the overt and corrupt actions of the parts of the media that went to town last week, and the w...
Robbie Williams: British pop legend on his career, success of his new album, BRITPOP tour
British pop legend Robbie Williams is coming to entertain New Zealand this November.
The artist behind Angels, Rock DJ, and Let Me Entertain You...
Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of March, the GDP figure for the December quarter will be announced today – 12 days...
Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on the Government pushes a harder line stance for criminals
There's potential for the immigration system to become bogged down in bureaucracy as the Government pushes a harder line stance.
It's proposed...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni siding with the EU over Trump
Italy’s Government is holding emergency talks tonight to introduce legislation to hold down fuel prices, potentially introducing fines for speculators...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the GDP will rise by 0.4% in the December quarter
Economists are predicting promising economic results from the last quarter ahead of the ongoing ripple effects caused by war in the Middle East.
...
Matt Megaw: Counties Manukau Rugby Union Head of Community on the decision to remove junior fees to revive grassroots participation
Scrapping rugby fees for kids is boosting grassroots participation.
Counties Manukau was first to fund junior fees three years ago, with Nelso...
Miles Hurrell: Outgoing Fonterra CEO on his departure after eight years in the role
The departing Fonterra boss says he was never meant to be in the role as long as he has been.
Chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he wi...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the plan to boost military cooperation between NZ and Australia with new ANZAC force
Defence Minister Judith Collins says it’s vital New Zealand's able to look after a vast area, stretching from Antarctica to Tonga.
The Australi...
Mike's Minute: The Hipkins allegations and effect
I suppose the ultimate question is, what do you want in a leader, or more specifically, the Prime Minister?
Chris Hipkins is immersed in a grow...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Chris Hipkins allegations, Mark Mitchell's wedding
Politicians from across the spectrum are steering clear of discussing claims made by Chris Hipkins' ex.
The Labour leaders' denied allegations...
Robbie Williams: British pop legend on the increasing scale of live performances and concerts
British pop legend Robbie Williams offers his thoughts on the increasing scale of live performances and concerts as part of an interview with Mike Hos...
Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of March, we talk food prices, geothermal investment, and chat with the legendary R...
Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins and whether the public should know the details of a politician's private life
Should a politician’s private life impact their political career?
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul made allegations against him o...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's $50 million investment in geothermal
The Government is aiming to bolster our geothermal supply.
It announced $50 million in new funding, with $23 million has been committed so far –...
John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report finding New Zealand must compete to retain Chinese international students
Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students.
A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolmen...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the impact of the Middle East conflict on grocery prices and stock
Cost increases from the war in Iran haven’t hit supermarket shelves yet, Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin says.
The latest foo...
Matt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the report showing the sector's economic impact
The economic impact of property investors is being quantified for the first time.
A report commissioned by the Property Investors Federation es...
Mike's Minute: Invented stories and the media
How long can you pedal an invention?
On Friday March 6th the poll is out. It's bad for National and the media has concocted the idea that as a...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's stance on the war in the Middle East, Strait of Hormuz
The UK says it won't be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East as Donald Trump urges allies to keep shipping lanes open.
The US President wa...
Dr Nikolas Stihl: Chair of the Stihl Advisory Board and Supervisory Board on the company's 100th anniversary
One of our favourite tool shops is now a century old.
2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in New Zealand for over 4...
Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the fuel situation and its impac...
Matt Aitken: Wētā FX Head of Visual Effects on winning Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars
A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā FX team last night after another Oscar win.
Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Acade...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the overhaul of the health system, decision making, and the winter investment
The Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system.
It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment decisions mad...
Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council Executive Director on the Government's proposed alcohol law overhaul
New alcohol legislation could go further.
The Bill put to Parliament yesterday includes a raft of changes to bar licences, aiming to cut red t...
John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair on the resignation of Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell
Fonterra's preparing to recruit a new boss after the resignation of current CEO Miles Hurrell.
Hurrell's given six months' notice to allow for...
Warren Wilmot: BYD General Manager on the increasing electric vehicle sales as fuel prices continue to rise
An electric vehicle provider saw an uptake in electric and hybrid car sales over the weekend as fuel prices continue to soar.
BYD General Manag...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing global oil crisis, action in the Strait of Hormuz
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has emphasised there’s a range of scenarios for inflation amidst the global oil crisis – not just the worst-case scenar...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent calls One Nation's poll results 'crazy'
Australia Correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to talk about the latest news out of Australia.
One Nation have reached 24% in the late...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict
US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security m...