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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: A good week for NZ Inc.
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 <...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the delayed and cancelled flights as a result of the Government shutdown
The ongoing US federal government shutdown could stop many Americans returning home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
The shutdown's now t...
Mike's Minute: The PM lacked a backbone this week
Another missed opportunity this week driven by fear and blunt honesty, or lack of it.
When asked on Wednesday in Parliament whether the Governm...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua, Michelin stars, and bullying Mike
It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.
They discuss the ongoing saga with N...
Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th of November, changes are coming to the film industry’s rebates and there are two major...
Damian McKenzie: All Blacks First Five previews the clash against Scotland
The All Blacks take on sometime rivals Scotland in the second leg of their potential Grand Slam tour.
After a strong finish to put away Irelan...
Greg Peters: NZ Rugby League CEO on the Pacific Championship final between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa
The Pacific Championship wraps this weekend with Sunday’s decider between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa.
The Kiwis dominated Tonga last week in fron...
Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Huntly deal and the Govt widening the scope of the $200m co-investment fund
Our largest electricity gentailer is welcoming two major announcements for the energy sector.
The Government's announced it’s widening the scop...
Bill Reinsch: Former US Under Secretary of Commerce on the Supreme Court decision around the legality of Trump's tariffs
One of Bill Clinton's former top officials says a crucial Supreme Court decision on tariffs probably won't go Donald Trump's way.
The court's d...
John Mckay: Screen Music and Sound Guild NZ Chair on the changes to film rebate settings
Good news for our screen sector as it looks to become more competitive globally.
The Government's set to lower the minimum spend for feature fi...
Mike's Minute: Quality is recession proof
I am hoping events this week, at least in some small way, teach us all a simple economic lesson or two.
Lesson 1: the red meat numbers.
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David Cohen: Journalist and Author of the unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern, 'Jacinda: The Untold Stories'
One of New Zealand's most polarising leaders, the debate around former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues to rage two years after her resignation...
Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 6th of November, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis discusses the rising unemployment...
Damian Spring: Santana Minerals CEO on securing a permit for a gold mine in central Otago
Australian mining company Santana is a crucial step closer to opening its controversial proposed gold mine near Cromwell.
Officials have grante...
Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the increase in people taking sick leave
Those who are in work are taking more sick leave.
New research by Southern Cross Health Insurance and Business NZ has found an average staff me...
Henry Olsen: US Pollster on Zohran Mamdani's landslide victory in the New York City Mayoral Election
The pressure is on Zohran Mamdani following his landslide victory in New York City's mayoral election.
The 34-year-old democratic socialist has...
David Seymour: ACT Leader on the University of Auckland not issuing refunds for scrapped compulsory Waipapa Taumata Rau course
Auckland University's completely ruled out refunds for its now-scrapped compulsory Treaty and Māori culture courses.
The university's making th...
Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the unemployment rate reaching 5.3%
The Economic Growth Minister's confident the economy will turn a corner soon.
Unemployment's reached 5.3% in the September quarter – the highes...
Mike's Minute: You win in court but suffer financially - how does that work?
Here is a line up: Alex Salmond, former head of Scotland, Dame Noeline Taurua, and Siouxsie Wiles, as in the microbiologist.
The Salmond family...
Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5th of November, unemployment is expected to rise – have we reached the peak?
Ch...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on a potential ban on homelessness, Te Pāti Māori, and police
Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into the biggest political developments thus far.
Labour has raised the q...
Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government's new Fuel Security Plan
Shane Jones says the Government's new Fuel Security Plan will ensure there's a reliable source of fuel in case of global or domestic disruption.
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the death of former US Vice President Dick Cheney
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, from the complications of pneumonia, and cardiac and vascular disease.
George W...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the potential ban on homelessness in city centres
Auckland's central business association is backing a ban on homelessness in city centres – with conditions.
During Question Time in Parliament...
Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the unemployment rate being expected to hit 5.3%
Unemployment's set to edge higher despite signs of the job market improving.
Stats NZ data, due out this morning, is expected to show the unemp...
Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the proposal to increase the number of concerts at Eden Park
The Government wants more concerts at Auckland's Eden Park.
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has written to Auckland Council seeking feedback o...
Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association on the increase in new vehicle registrations
An increase in car sales could be a sign of consumer confidence returning.
More than 14-thousand new vehicles were registered last month – up 1...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the arrests of those involved in the Louvre heist
The Louvre heist seems to have been carried out not by an organised crime syndicate, but by petty criminals.
Four thieves last month raided th...
Mike's Minute: Is NZ full of chronic pessimists?
Here's a question for you, about us:
Are we chronic pessimists? Just when will it be a good time to buy a large household item?
The ANZ...
Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of November, we've got good business news when it comes to lending and spending, as we...
Liam Lawson: Kiwi F1 Driver on his season so far and his future in Formula 1
Liam Lawson says his future in Formula One remains unclear and he expects performance over the final five race weekends to decide his fate.
In...
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in residential building consents
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the construction sector with the latest rise in residential building consents.
New home consent...
Brent Thomson: Former champion jockey ahead of the 165th Melbourne Cup
This afternoon's Melbourne Cup is expected to be on the slower side due to forecast rain.
Up to 40 millimetres is expected to fall at Flemington...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on scrapping the requirement for schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi
The Education Minister says requiring boards to implement the Treaty hasn't made any difference in practice.
Erica Stanford has confirmed plans...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on lending data increasing year-on-year
Positive signs about our economic recovery in the latest lending data.
New figures from credit bureau service Centrix shows a rise in lending,...
Gabby Lewis: Criminologist on growing threat of fraud and scam networks to New Zealanders
There are calls for a coordinated response to get on top of rising fraud operations.
Crypto exchange Swyftx is warning scam networks have evol...
Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal is Running Roughshod
Explain this to me.
Which clause of the Treaty is the Waitangi Tribunal using when they suggest the Government recognise second generation Maori...
Mike's Second Part of interview with Dame Noeline Taurua
Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach.
The 57-year-old and her coaching t...
Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 3rd of November, Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since being reinstated a...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on Dame Noeline Taurua's return, Auckland FC's empty seats and the Dodgers
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.
On the table today: Dame Noeline Taurua makes her...