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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: Good or bad story at university?
What's in the numbers?
Well-known economist Shamubeel Eaqub has crunched a few figures. It turns out if you want to see it, being a student at...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Peter Mandelson
A major moment in British politics as Peter Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
It relates to his alleged ties t...
Andy Wilman: Co-creator and EP of Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm
Though he was never seen, Andy Wilman was an inextricable part of the success of Top Gear.
He’s the co-creator and executive producer of the sh...
Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of February, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why the Government has bought $2...
James Evans: Airways New Zealand GM of Commercial Manager
There’s some concern about our air traffic controllers being poached.
Airways New Zealand has raised the issue during an address before a Parl...
Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador to New Zealand on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Russian forces mounting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Peace efforts to date have yielded little resu...
Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Bunnings teaming up with Uber Eats
A battle for front door delivery as Bunnings joins Uber Eats in Australia and New Zealand.
More than 30 thousand tools, garden, and household...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government buying $200 million in new Genesis shares
The Finance Minister says there's no mandate to reduce the state's shareholding in Genesis Energy.
The Crown's directing $200 million towards n...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on rising sales in the retail sector
Signs of a turnaround in the retail sector as sales rise.
Stats NZ data shows sales jumped by $239 million in December, compared to the Septemb...
Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University Vaping Researcher on the concerns over the free vape programme for smokers
There are concerns using vaping as a tool to quit smoking contradicts the rest of the world.
Health New Zealand's free vape programme has given...
Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of February, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Trump's latest tariff threat a...
Mike's Minute: It's about time we had move-on orders
It's taken a while but we got there at last.
Move-on orders.
Clear lines of responsibility and delineation for police to actually fix a pr...
Ricki Herbert: Former Phoenix and All Whites coach discusses sudden exit of Phoenixs' coach
There was drama on and off the pitch for Wellington Phoenix this weekend.
Following a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC, coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned...
Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs, 'Move-on order' and Auckland Housing
The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated.
The Government's int...
Steve Watt: President of the Police Association voices doubts over new 'move on' order
The Police Association has concerns around newly announced "move-on" orders - to deal with disorderly behaviour and homelessness.
The Government...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of Trump's revised tariffs
Donald Trump's relentless push for tariffs has thrown yet another spanner in the works of global trade - but New Zealand exporters might fare okay.
Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track
Business appears to be booming in most parts of the country.
ABC's quarterly market report shows business sales are up 28 percent on this time l...
Mike's Minute: The job story is more than just a headline
2500 job applications. That’s got clickbait written all over it, doesn’t it?
One job supposedly had 2500 applications. One headline added that...
Mark the Week: The seeds of the Warriors' success are there
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.
Red meat: 9/10 ...
Mike's Minute: This is why the real issues get ignored
It was the fish that summed it up for me.
The Infrastructure Commission report was profound in its nature this week.
Chris Bishop was de...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Intermittent fasting, Te Huia, unlimited restaurant vouchers
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.
They discussed intermittent fasting...
Taylor Campbell: Sunday Drive Director on the Ayrburn Classic 2026
A big weekend in Central Otago, as Arrowtown hosts the Ayrburn Classic.
Hundreds of vehicles will be on display, from vintage to luxury, plus t...
Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of February, the Government has watered down it’s housing intensification plan for Auc...
Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport legend ahead of opening Supercars round in Sydney
Supercars season is officially underway this weekend.
Chaz Mostert is defending his title in the Sydney 500, now in the new Toyota GR Supra.
Angela Strange: Waikato Regional Council Transport Committee Chair on the Te Huia service being extended to 2027
The Te Huia train service is hoping it can prove its critics wrong as its existence is extended for another year.
The service, which connects...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the effectiveness of the new visa pathway for Chinese and Pacific travellers
A positive outlook for Chinese tourism as a new visa pathway delivers results.
The trial allows Chinese and Pacific travellers with a valid Aus...
Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group Director on the Government revising their Auckland housing intensification plan down to 1.6 million homes
An urban planning specialist is advising the Government to be careful changing a development plan he believes was already working.
The Governmen...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the halting of the cultural skills framework for army personnel
The Defence Minister says possible requirements for Army leaders having to know waiata and karakia from memory is unacceptable.
Act MP Todd Ste...
Mike's Minute: The employment law changes are fine
This time around the Brooke van Velden-led employment law changes have been described as a shake-up, even a major shake-up.
But as someone who...
Corey Kent: Country Singer on the growth of his country career, performing with Willie Nelson
Another country star on the rise.
Jason Aldean is performing at Spark Arena tonight, and he’s bringing with him Corey Kent – the latest Red Di...
Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of February, we cover the OCR, yet another report reinforcing our inability to prote...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25% and isn't forecasting any change until the end of the year.
Governor Anna Breman says inflat...
Aaran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor CEO on the review into children's safety since the death of Malachi Subecz
The Independent Children's Monitor says it's clear our child protection system is under immense stress.
Its review shows carers killed 24 child...
Glen Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the workplace testing results showing increased use of cocaine
New workplace testing results reveal cocaine detections have sharply risen across the country.
The Drug Detection Agency's results for the thre...
Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on job ads rising 11.7% year on year
Signs the job market is on the up.
New Seek data shows job ads have grown by 1.5% since October and are now 11.7% higher year on year.
...
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being held steady at 2.25%
Our new Reserve Bank Governor says she has full confidence in the people making OCR decisions.
The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna B...
Mike's Minute: The Labour Party needs to get serious
As I watch Chris Hipkins, presumably gleefully, mess about with the India Free Trade deal, I'm reminded this is not the Labour Party that did the FTA...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is being remembered as a leader who served the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world.
The fa...
Ratu Mataira: OpenStar Technologies CEO on their successful step towards nuclear fusion
Kiwi company OpenStar Technologies has taken a serious step forward in the global race towards nuclear fusion.
Backed by $35 million in governm...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the India FTA, the National Infrastructure Plan, and polls
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest stories of the week so far.
The...