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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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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...
Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel...
Peter Debruge: Variety's Chief Film Critic chats best of the year ahead of the Oscars
The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats visit to the Pacific, fuel security and imports
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat fuel security, his visit to the Pacific, and Trump's calls for...
Mike's Minute: Is the Government ignoring advice for a reason?
Yet another “advice ignored” story.
The trouble with advice is it's not automatically right and more often than not the media seems to think it...
Mike's Minute: We have good news on housing
We have good news on housing.
1) It's still a buyers' market.
2) A good chunk of the buyers are first timers.
It’s the debate we...
Mark the Week: The Covid report tells us what we already knew
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 Warriors: 8...
Mike's Minute: My observations on week two of the war
My observations on week two of the war.
I'm as convinced as ever I was that this thing is over in the four week-ish window they said it would b...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the conflict in Iran, release of oil barrels to combat spiking prices
Members of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves to help combat steep oil prices arisi...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Car-less days and the Melania documentary
It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.
With the ongoing uncertainty surroun...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the report showing the declining domestic gas supply and its effect on the economy
An energy industry lobby group is warning the decline in domestic gas supply is a sign of a shrinking economy.
PwC research —commissioned by Ga...
Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of March, is the Government really considering car-less days because of the fuel insta...
Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain reviews Warriors v Roosters, previews Raiders clash
The Warriors are in for a challenge as they aim to go two for two in the NRL season.
They stunned the Roosters in their opening clash, claimin...
Ulrich Speidel: Auckland University computer science lecturer on the impact of Datagrid's South Island data centre getting a greenlight
A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island’s electricity system.
Datagrid has just received resource consent for a $...
Kath Low: ChristchurchNZ Head of Destination on the increasing number of visitors staying in the city
A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity.
Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a dec...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on New Zealand's fuel supplies, next steps amid ongoing uncertainty
The Government admits its walking a fine line between being prepared and causing panic.
It's considering a raft of possible measures like car-l...
Mike's Minute: Is there a legal case to be heard on the vaccine advice?
Question six, the House of Parliament Question Time.
Winston Peters to Simeon Brown. The mandate for 12 to 17 year olds and the double dose of...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Giorgia Meloni's criticism of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Italy’s Prime Minister has joined other EU leaders in criticising the US-Israeli war on Iran.
They’ve reportedly bombed nearly ten thousand civ...
Tom Walsh: Kiwi Shot-putter on the summer circuit, upcoming international events
After a successful summer circuit in New Zealand, Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is gearing up for a year of international competitions.
The Diamon...
Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of March, the Government is offering a pay rise to non-union primary teachers as the...