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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: Winston has started stirring
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.
NZ Inc: 7/10
Mike's Minute: It's been an excellent economic week
Once again we find ourselves in the midst of an excellent economic week.
It's excellent, if you wish to see it that way.
100% of hotels...
Digby Symons: University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering on
Kiwi ingenuity at its finest coming out of the University of Canterbury.
A group of engineering students believe they’ve set a New Zealand huma...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Pickleball, creatine, hayfever
Friday has come once again, which means its time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.
Today's chat h...
Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of November, the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading...
Beauden Barrett: All Blacks First Five previews the clash against England at Twickenham
The All Blacks are adamant they have the juice left as they prepare for England and the cauldron that is Twickenham on Sunday morning.
The last...
Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on tourism numbers returning to 88% of pre-Covid numbers
Our tourism levels are continuing to rise, reaching 88% of pre-Covid numbers.
Australian visitors continue to dominate the market, with 1.48 mi...
Ellen MacGregor-Reid: New Secretary of Education on her appointment, intentions for the role
The new Secretary of Education believes it’s not all doom and gloom in our education system.
Ellen MacGregor-Reid has been given the green ligh...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the US Government shutdown and it ending
The US Government is business as usual after the longest shutdown in US history – but only till January.
US President Donald Trump's signed a bi...
Andrew Body: Banking Expert on the Government adopting recommendations
The Finance Minister's being urged to take urgent and decisive action on our banking sector.
Ministers have accepted most of the recommendation...
David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading
The Regulation Minister says a small number of groups have hijacked the public submission process.
ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed it...
Mike's Minute: Why the increased cost of labour will hurt our economy
In America at the moment there is a lot of talk about the “K” shaped economy.
Car dealers see it. If you have a good, safe job, good income and...
Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of November, Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche speaks on McSkimming, Cost...
John Grisham: Bestselling author on writing, his latest novel 'The Widow'
John Grisham is back, but with a bit of a twist.
His legal thrillers made him a bestselling author but his latest novel is a bit of a departure...
Natalie Christensen: Sauvignon 2027 Chair on the launch of the festival in February 2027
A new festival is launching for the wine industry.
Titled ‘Sauvignon 2027’, it will celebrate the innovation and diversity of New Zealand’s mos...
Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner on the $1 million compensation for Auckland oyster farmers after a sewage spill in the Mahurangi River
A million dollar compensation deal with Watercare is only short-term relief for Auckland oyster farmers, who've lost income from a massive sewage spil...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on 12-month prescriptions being available from next year
More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments.
From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescr...
Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the criticism of their upcoming fee increases
Port of Auckland's pushing back against criticism of its move to raise fees.
The port's increasing peak time fees from $130 per container to $1...
Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the report into Jevon McSkimming and the future for Andrew Coster
The Public Service Commissioner is saying little on the details of Andrew Coster's ongoing employment after his involvement in the Jevon McSkimming sc...
Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of November, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers responds to the damning IPCA repo...
Mike's Minute: Gun law debate ends in a whimper, not a bang
It seemed like a thing, until it wasn’t.
Guns are like fluoride and the MSM – they get people angsty.
Out of the Christchurch mosque att...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Senate approving a bill that could end the Government shutdown
Division within Democrats as US Senators approve the final version of a Bill that could end the weeks-long Government shutdown.
The deal from...
Dom Kalasih: Transporting New Zealand CEO on the increase of fees at Port of Auckland
Transporting New Zealand warns increases in Auckland port fees will be passed on to consumers.
Fees per container at peak times will increase...
Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the implementation of roadside drug testing
The implementation of roadside drug testing is being hailed as a huge step in the right direction.
From December, Police across Wellington can...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the latest McSkimming information, police culture
A damning report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming reveals interference and cover-ups during the "Commissioner-appointment" pro...
Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on hotel occupancy in Auckland reaching 100% due to major events
Auckland businesses are gearing up for a busy Wednesday next week - as hotel occupancy reaches 100%.
Forty thousand are expected from Metallica...
Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners spokesperson on the changes to the Arms Act
There’s a belief New Zealanders are no safer than they were before changes to the gun laws.
A rewrite of the Arms Act simplifies rules for lice...
Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the IPCA report into the handling of the McSkimming complaints
The Police Commissioner says he only became aware of an investigation into Jevon McSkimming two days before taking up the top job.
The former D...
Mike's Minute: The BBC scandal shakes the roots of journalism
I'm trying to work out what the ratio would be.
How much squeaky clean, beyond doubt, rock solid truth would the BBC need to deliver to offset...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC over accusations of bias
The BBC's chairman has denied claims the BBC is trying to bury accusations of bias as Donald Trump threatens to sue the company.
A leaked BBC m...
Dimitrius Koloamatangi: Kiwi actor on his role as Dek in 'Predator: Badlands'
A Kiwi is at the helm of the latest movie in an iconic franchise.
The first Predator film was released in 1987, and four films —and two Alien v...
Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of November, the mess with Te Pāti Māori has resulted in the expulsion of two of its...
Brian Thompson: Addington Raceway CEO ahead of New Zealand Cup Day
Everything is looking up for one of the biggest days on Christchurch's social calendar.
New Zealand's Cup Day is kicking off, with around 13 th...
Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the follow up report on reducing compliance costs for small businesses
Business NZ believes further action is still needed to address compliance costs for small businesses.
It says the Government's making good on i...
Gwyn Thurlow: Deerstalkers Association CEO on the expected changes to the Arms Act
Firearm owners are waiting to see what changes to the gun laws are on the way.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is expected to announce...
Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO on the bank's annual profit reaching a record high of $2.53 billion
The boss of our largest bank says its latest rise in profit doesn't tell the full story.
ANZ New Zealand's annual profit has reached a new reco...
Bayden Barber: Iwi Chairs Forum Spokesperson on the breakdown in Te Pāti Māori, the expelling of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris
The Iwi Chairs Forum says a breakdown in communication is to blame for tensions boiling over within Te Pāti Māori.
MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi an...
Dan Richardson: KR Construction Director on the concerns over whether townhouses are fit for purpose
There are concerns housing developers are paying little attention to design and/or comfort.
Christchurch building company, KR Construction, and...
Mike's Minute: Bank margins are going up despite major profits
The battle of the bank BS is back.
BNZ, who announced their profit last week, talked of the strong competition out there.
But I note their...
Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 10th of November, the Government has announced a new plan to combat meth that involves...