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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: We need to take a good, hard look at ourselves
I'm an AvGeek. I like plane and travel videos and one of the regulars I watch is a guy called Nonstop Dan.
He's American and has just been here...
Alan Morrison and Adam King: Viva la Dirt League founders and owners on the success of their online media business
While many may not have heard of ‘Viva la Dirt League’, their kids probably have.
Self-described as a ‘bunch of nerds who play games and make c...
Rohan Pike: Former Senior Australian Federal Police Detective on the impact of the illicit tobacco trade and what it could mean for New Zealand
A new report is sounding the alarm on the illicit tobacco trade.
The Retail NZ report points to the growing black market, which drives crime, u...
Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14th of April, how will oil prices be impacted by the US blockade of Iranian ports?
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the expansion of cancer treatment infusion centres across New Zealand
The Health Minister's announced 14 new cancer treatment infusion centres will be rolled out countrywide over the next two years.
Services at a...
Matt Randolph: Forbes Global Energy Expert on the US Naval blockade on Iranian ports and the impact on global markets
High fuel prices could be on the way as Donald Trump's military blockade adds another element to the global crunch.
The US Navy's obstructing s...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the increase in international visitors to the South Island, optimism for future summers
Tourism operators are optimistic the bumper summers are here to stay.
Christchurch Airport saw international visitor numbers climb 22% on last...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on OCR hikes looking more likely as inflation spikes become inevitable
OCR hikes are now expected to come much faster.
Economists have been adjusting their forecasts after the Reserve Bank last week said it would t...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on $20 million fuel ad, Harry and Meghan visit
Australian correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to chat about the latest news out of Australia.
PM Anthony Albanese is jetting off to B...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump saying they'll blockade the strait, Eric Swalwell allegations
US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks in Pakistan.
Although, Trump said on S...
Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of April, after the negotiations fell over after 21 hours where does the ceasefire...
Mike's Minute: The Judge Aitken case is finally over
I'm pleased for Judge Emma Aitken. She lives to rule another day.
That dreadful night at the Northern Club that threatened to derail her career...
Slade Griffin: Warriors Assistant Coach on win over Melbourne Storm
The Warriors have snapped an 11‑year, 17‑game losing streak against the Melbourne Storm, securing their first win at AAMI Park since 2014.
The 3...
Jeffery Pryce: Senior Fellow at Foreign Policy Institute on no agreement after US-Iran peace talks
After 21 hours of marathon talks in Islamabad, the United States and Iran have walked away without reaching an agreement.
U.S. Vice President JD...
Christopher Luxon talks NZ fuel stocks, state of economy and Auckland deal
The Prime Minister says the Government's still looking into how to get more fuel into the country.
It's put 20-million dollars towards an extra...
John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair on food price rises staying stable for now
The latest surge in fuel prices, and disruptions to supply chains - are being felt at the pump, but not yet at the checkout.
Stats NZ is due to...
Nathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on call for political parties to get behind India Free Trade Deal
Major exporters are urging political leaders to urgently back a Free Trade Agreement with India, warning against “playing games” with access to one of...
Mark the Week: The war ended the way some thought it would
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: 6/10 <...
Mike's Minute: Is National a victim of success?
Here is an irony for you.
Could it be that the Prime Minister, the one so disliked by the media, is actually so good at his job that his number...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Middle East conflict, return of the Artemis II mission
Home-base preparations ahead of Artemis II's crew splash down off California's coast on Saturday afternoon.
The four astronauts are on the retu...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Middle East conflict, jury duty, Artemis II
Friday has come once more which means it’s time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that was.
They discussed the state of the co...
Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the worsening state of water revealed in a new report
New research has highlighted an issue hidden beneath our feet.
A Ministry for the Environment report shows E. coli has been detected in almost...
Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 10th of April, former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, John Bolton gives his opin...
Gregg Carlstrom: The Economist's Middle East Correspondent on Israel's strikes on Lebanon, impact on the ceasefire
Israel’s attacks on Lebanon may be a sticking point in ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States.
More 300 people were killed...
Tony Quinn: Taupō Motorsport Park Owner on the impact of this weekend's Supercars round on the city
A flurry of international tourists is expected in Taupō this weekend for the first leg of the Supercars double-header.
More than two and a ha...
John Bolton: Former Trump National Security Advisor on the handling of the situation in the Middle East, the ceasefire negotiations
A former advisor to Donald Trump says he's under more pressure than Iran.
The US and Iran will sit down for talks in less than 48 hours in Paki...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the growth in rolls of the first seven charter schools
David Seymour believes financial flexibility is playing a role in the rapid growth of charter schools.
New figures show more than 1,400 student...
Kelly Seaburg: Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair on the review finding only 53% of ECE centres meet the quality threshold
Reviews and reports aren't enough to keep the early childhood sector up to scratch.
The Education Review Office has found almost half of ECE s...
Mike's Minute: There are lessons for us to learn from this war
Do you think we will learn some lessons or change our mind now that the war is essentially over?
Do we need to be more oil independent or, over...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer travelling to the Persian Gulf to shore up US-Iran ceasefire efforts
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's travelling to the Persian Gulf to help shore-up the US and Iran ceasefire.
Both sides have accepted Pakistan's...
Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 9th of April, Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire that looks increasingly tenuous...
Matt Payne: Kiwi Supercars driver on the double header in Taupō and Christchurch
Taupō and Christchurch are set for high-octane V8 Supercars action over the next two weekends.
It’s the first time the Supercars championship h...
Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University National Security Expert on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran
A US national security expert believes Iran is gaining leverage out of the ceasefire, showing it can open and close the Strait of Hormuz at will.
Steve Symon: Ministerial Advisory Group for Organised Crime Chair on the increase in drugs being intercepted at the border
Organised crime groups likely still dictate New Zealand's drug market despite huge increases in seized product.
Border drug busts jumped from 1...
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank Governor says the conflict in Iran has materially altered New Zealand's outlook, even if yesterday's ceasefire deal leads to a de-esc...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the criticism of the SMART reporting system for Year 0-10
The Education Minister's hitting back at union claims her flagship assessment tool is falling flat.
The Educators Collective says fewer than 60...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR, inflation, ongoing impacts of the conflict in the Middle East
Too many 'ifs' around the Iran war for our Finance Minister to guarantee all will be well down the track.
There are differing reports as to whe...
Mike's Minute: Let's take a proper look at the polls
For what it's worth, let me have a crack at the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
Firstly, officially, I pay no attention to them other than...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's threats to Iran, the response
Time's ticking, with Donald Trump threatening the end of Iran if a deal isn't reached in the next few hours.
The US President's giving Tehran...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the UN and Trump's attack on Iran, the BSA, the parody and satire member's bill
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week thus far.