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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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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Parliament voting on a bill banning social media for under-15s
Another country is looking to ban social media for children: France.
The French Parliament is due to vote on a bill that would block social med...
Mike's Minute: My first election year prediction
Kudos to Phillip Mills.
He of the gym empire and, as it turns out, this election year's star turn in the donation department.
His money...
Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B Frontman on their summer concerts, first Auckland show in 4 years
It’s been a summer to remember for L.A.B.
Last year they announced a run of three outdoor concerts over the summer, with one in Tauranga, one...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of January, we take a look at what’s happening with the Government’s retail crime adv...
Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby Interim CEO on the search for a new All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby interim boss Steve Lancaster has clarified the organisation's position on the appointment of a replacement for former coach Scott Ro...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the support and recovery funding for areas impacted by severe weather
The Prime Minister says today's the day the Government's preparing a support package the areas severely damaged by recent weather.
Recovery ef...
Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on the new passport rules for British-NZ dual nationals
New passport rules for Brits living in New Zealand are causing some angst.
Dual nationals will now be required to have a UK passport to enter...
Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority CEO on the report finding smart controllers and off peak usage could save billions in energy costs
A new report's found New Zealand could reduce peak electricity demand by as much as a quarter by moving to off peak hours.
The analysis by the...
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the resignations of three of five of the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group members
The Justice Minister's dismissing suggestions there's an issue within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime amid resignations.
Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 26th of January, we get the latest from Tauranga mayor Mahe Drysdale on the slip and th...
Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father comments on son's stunning athletics achievement
The dream continues for a teen running sensation, Sam Ruth.
He became the fastest ever 16-year-old to run the mile following this weekend's Cook...
Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Managing Director comments on renters being rejected for owning pets
Some renters across the country feel they're still being unfairly rejected for owning pets, despite recent legislation changes.
New rules came i...
Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist says Airbnb restrictions are not the answer to more housing in Queenstown
Global tourist hotspots like Barcelona and New York are banning or restricting the use of short term accommodation, like AirBnB to try to free up hous...
Mahe Drysdale: Mayor of Tauranga hopeful that recovery efforts will resume today following spells of bad weather
Tauranga's Mayor says they're hopeful recovery work can resume today, after Thursday's slip at Mount Maunganui.
Six people remain unaccounted f...
Cam Winter: Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate Founder and Managing Director discusses overseas buyers purchasing homes in Queenstown
Queenstown's seeing a surge in ultra wealthy overseas buyers looking to purchase houses.
A luxury real estate agent is reporting a 600 percent i...
Mark the Week: Trump's an infuriating mix of effective and insane
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.
Trump: 6/10
Mike's Minute: ACC is being scammed, but it can be fixed
ACC is in crisis.
I'm not sure if that’s news to you or not.
They are sinking in a sea of debt. They are forecast in four short years to...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest developments around Trump and Greenland
Greenland's been kept in the dark over discussions between Donald Trump and NATO about its future.
The US President claims he’s laid the ground...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ACC and Kate's pickleball injury, and marriage and anniversaries
Friday has come and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back for the first time this year to Wrap the Week that was.
They discussed ACC and Kate’s...
Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 23rd of January, Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell provides an update on the slip...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on tourism numbers reaching the highest point in over five years
The tourism rebound continues.
New figures from Stats NZ show 3.48 million arrivals in the year to November – up 214 thousand on last year, an...
Dr Elizabeth Heeg: Forest Owners Association CEO on the Government proposing further cost reductions under the Emissions Trading Scheme
The forestry sector is set to pay less, more efficiently.
The Government is proposing further cost reductions on carbon credits, Forestry Mini...
Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of the inflation rate announcement for Q4
The Reserve Bank isn't expected to change its course, despite inflation remaining higher for longer.
Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI updat...
Megan Main: ACC CEO on the organisation's plan to dig itself out of a fiscal hole
ACC believes it's already seeing results from a new plan to dig itself out of a fiscal hole.
The plan's been released after a critical report t...
Quentin Smith: Queenstown Lakes Deputy Mayor on a McDonald's getting greenlit in Wanaka
McDonald’s finally has the green light to build its golden arches in Wanaka, more than two years after first floating the idea.
The fast-food g...
Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on the rescue efforts after the landslide at Mount Maunganui
Destruction and tragedy have come in the wake of slips caused by record rainfall in the upper North Island.
Police have confirmed two bodies ha...
Mike's Minute: An ode to Dunedin
A nod to Dunedin.
The place of my birth and a bunch of fairly happy years in the early part of my radio career.
We were back last month...
Jeremy Corbett: Kiwi Comedian talks comedy, success, and 18 seasons of 7 Days
There’s an appetite for live comedy in New Zealand at the moment.
Major international players such as Jimmy Carr and Matt Rife have had their...
Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd of January, we go to Davos to react to Trump's speech on Greenland at the World Econ...
Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the reports of record high hydro inflows
Despite record hydro inflows, the average Kiwi is unlikely to see any savings on their energy bills.
Inflows into the lakes hit 123% of the hi...
Mimi Becker: 9News Europe Correspondent on Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Donald Trump may have turned down the heat by pledging no force will be used to take over Greenland, but he remains determined to control it.
T...
Tony Brown: Springboks Assistant Coach on the All Blacks coaching saga, Scott Robertson's departure
Tony Brown has admitted to frustrations around the vacant All Blacks coaching role.
The former first-five has confirmed he intends to honour hi...
Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest job data, state of the economy
Economists say New Zealand’s outlook is improving, but we're not in recovery mode just yet.
SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows job ads d...
John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on Fonterra expanding its organics programme to the South Island
Fonterra has new plans to expand.
It’s bringing its organics business to the South Island, inviting farmers to join, with certification and pro...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's continued demands to acquire Greenland
Cryptic answers from Donald Trump around what his next steps will be to achieve his goal of buying Greenland.
World leaders are meeting in Swi...
Mike's Minute: Election issues are already popping up
We are standing by for the election date today.
It’s not what it was, kind of like budgets. The suspense, the scuttlebutt, the guessing game –...
Aimee McCammon: Pic's Peanut Butter CEO on the company reaching 41% market share in NZ
Another Kiwi success story.
Pic’s Peanut Butter has now hit a 41% domestic market share in New Zealand.
They’re forecasting 20% sales g...
Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of January, we hear some more good economic news with the services sector in growth...
Sir Jim Mann: Otago University Professor of Medicine and Human Nutrition on the push to make dietary fibre an essential nutrient
Dietary fibre could soon receive a long-overdue promotion.
Otago University researchers want it recognised internationally as an essential nutr...
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on Fletcher Building selling its construction arm to Vinci
Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm is being welcomed.
It will sell to French construction firm Vinci for just over $315 million.