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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: 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...
Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of February, the first National Infrastructure Plan has been unveiled, and it’s a s...
Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the expectation the Official Cash Rate will be held at 2.25%
The new Reserve Bank Governor will deliver her first Monetary Policy Statement today.
The central bank's expected to keep the OCR unchanged at...
Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Infrastructure Commission's 30 year plan, a toll on the Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Infrastructure Minister believes a toll is a fair way of paying for a new Auckland harbour crossing.
The Infrastructure Commission’s 30-ye...
Matt Whineray: Outgoing Netball NZ Chair on the resignations from the board, the handling of the Silver Ferns coaching saga
Outgoing Netball New Zealand chair Matt Whineray regrets the way they communicated with the public during the drawn out Silver Ferns coaching saga.
Murray Robertson: Downer Managing Director on the new Resilience Index naming Auckland and Northland as the most vulnerable regions
Auckland and Northland are being deemed New Zealand's most vulnerable regions when it comes to infrastructure.
The infrastructure Commission ha...
Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group Chair on food price inflation rising to 4.6% annually
A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control.
Latest Stats NZ data reveals the rate's risen to 4.6% – well up on 4%...
Mike's Minute: This court case is outrageously political
My summation of what we have heard so far in the Judge Aitken case. The “Did I yell at and interrupt and disrupt Winston?" case.
Aitken was on...
Melissa Leong: Australian TV host, food critic, and writer on people's love of cooking shows, 'Taste of Art'
Kiwis love their cooking shows.
Once you get past ‘The Chase’, the likes of MasterChef Australia is consistently within the top watched shows,...
Alex Flint: Body Torque Gym Founder on the review finding intermittent fasting is no more effective than typical weight loss diets
Intermittent fasting may not be the magic bullet for weight loss it appeared to be.
Researchers analysed 22 global trials and found no clear a...
Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of February, Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge explains why power bills are still high whi...
Melanie Brown: Kiwi Chef and NZ Lamb Ambassador on the performance of NZ lamb in the UK
This past weekend marks 144 years since the first shipment of frozen lamb left Port Chalmers for London.
It was instrumental in shaping in a f...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company reporting a 44% rise in net profit
Strong signs of economic turnaround from the latest half-year results.
Energy company Contact, courier company Freightways and dairy producer a...
Hamish Kerr: Kiwi high jumper on winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Halberg Awards
World champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has leapt clear of his fellow Halberg finalists, winning the Supreme Award.
He soared above sportswoman...
Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Aotearoa CEO on the sector's contribution to the economy, the opening of the new Auckland International Convention Centre
There are hopes Auckland's new International Convention Centre will be a huge drawcard for international delegates.
A Business Events Industry...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail confidence reaching a two year high
Small wins for the retail sector, as confidence reaches a two-year high.
A report by Retail NZ shows almost 77% of retailers surveyed in the fo...
Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of February, Eden Park boss Nick Sautner got his wish and we can finally use Eden...
Mike's Minute: A mindset shift is needed to recapture our brightest
I am increasingly impressed by Iain Rennie, who is the Treasury boss.
He seems to say a bunch of interesting and insightful stuff.
Last ye...
Mark Orams: AUT Sailing Professor discusses dramatic crash between Black Foils and French sailing team
The Black Foils suffered a nasty end to their home race this weekend.
Their F50 Catamaran crashed into the French team, leaving Kiwi grinder Lou...