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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: Why I like Paul Henry in politics
Paul Henry and I go back a long way. Decades in fact.
He used to read news on a show of mine. I can't say I saw politics in his future, but the...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest from the US-Iran war, US plans to resume blockade in the Hormuz Strait
US ships are preparing to block Iran's ports as both sides continue to trade strikes.
Donald Trump's abandoned his earlier threat of a 20% fee...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss Paul Henry standing for ACT, The Opportunity Party
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.
Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15th of July, have global fuel worries spiked —again— amid the latest flip-flopping from...
Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company lifting its full-year profit outlook based on strong US demand
Another positive sign for the economy.
Kiwi manufacturer Skellerup —who makes everything from gumboots to industrial rubber products— has lifte...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the small dip in international arrivals, ongoing growth
It's thought a small dip in international visitors is nothing to worry about.
International arrivals fell 1.8% between April and May, but remai...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the evidence showing the number of Kiwis moving to Australia is falling
There’s more evidence the mass exodus to Australia appears to be turning a corner.
Latest Stats NZ figures show net migration from New Zealand...
Paul Henry: Former Broadcaster on his decision to stand for ACT in the 2026 election
Paul Henry's promising his desire to instigate change is genuine, and he won't be wasting any time if he makes it into Parliament.
The former...
Gerard Lyons: Former Chief Advisor to Boris Johnson on the volatile oil prices and impacts of the resumed conflict in the Middle East
There is confidence global economic resilience is growing in response to volatile oil prices and conflict in the Middle East.
The US will soon...
Mike's Minute: Free trade is our calling card
Maybe India said it better than we did.
But to be clear, here is what India says: the 5000 Kiwi visas as part of our FTA are about "mobility, n...
Scott Dixon: Kiwi IndyCar driver on his move from Chip Ganassi to Arrow McLaren
Sir Scott Dixon has revealed he sat on an IndyCar move for months before deciding to leave his long-time team.
The six-time series champion wil...
Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO explains cuts to the 2026/27 Milk Price Forecast
Fonterra's lowered this season's forecast milk payout following the recent drop in global dairy prices.
The midpoint has dropped from $9.75 to...
Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14th of July, it's a morning of knighthoods – Sir John Key looks at our state of economic...
Sir Ian Mune: Award-winning Actor and Director pays tribute to the late Sir Sam Neill
The world is mourning Sir Sam Neill – a Kiwi icon who's career spanned more than five decades.
The 78-year-old died suddenly in a Sydney hospit...
John Key: Former Prime Minister responds to criticism of the India Free Trade Agreement
Sir John Key isn't holding back on what he thinks about critics of the India Free Trade Agreement – like Winston Peters.
The New Zealand First...
Shah Aslam: SO Capital CEO on their new partnership with PrivatPort to increase business and premium air travel into and around NZ
Auckland is set to the be the new hub for premium travel with the launch of a private jet headquarters.
Swissport’s executive aviation unit, Pr...
Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the BNZ Business New Zealand Performance of Services Index showing growth in June
There’s relief after confirmation the economy, at this stage, is headed in the right direction.
The latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Servi...
Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of July, we've upgraded our relationship with India and Modi, so what does this 'S...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the weekend's sport
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport.
On the table today: Will Jordan has broken the record for most t...
Mike's Minute: National took a credibility hit on roads
What's working for the Government at the moment is the economy.
The economy looks like it's coming right, in time to milk it all the way to the...
David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says Modi is a cross between a preacher, a new world leader, and Winston Churchill
David Seymour's been left in awe of the Indian Prime Minister's x-factor.
Narendra Modi stopped by Auckland on Saturday, attending a series of...
Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is pushing for a bipartisan approach to business policy ahead of the election.
The EMA wants greater...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on death of former US Senator Lindsey Graham
Long-time US Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away.
President Donald Trump said he was saddened by Graham's passing, despite the two having a c...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister comments on Modi's visit, trade expectations set by FTA
Trade Minister Todd McClay's praising the success of the Indian Prime Minister's weekend visit.
Narendra Modi swept through Auckland on Saturda...
Mike's Minute: Labour don't prep for power
You may remember that Morgan McSweeney was one of Keir Starmer's fall guys in the Mandelson scandal.
He ran the Labour Party's 2024 campaign th...
Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Reform UK's Nigel Farage triggering a by-election in Clacton amid financial scrutiny
Hard-right politician Nigel Farage is resigning from UK Parliament, only to stand again.
The Reform Party Leader's running in the Clacton by-e...
Mark the Week: The NRL TV deal is a well-told story
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 World Cup:...
Mike's Minute: I'm not convinced the Reserve Bank was right
You can't bag the Monetary Policy Committee.
Well, you can, but in this case, you would be fairly churlish.
Personally, I would have hel...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: All Blacks' travelling kit, kids going barefoot in restaurants, clothing
At the end of a short week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.
They discussed the All Blacks’ tr...
Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 9th of July, Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks on the Official Cash Rate, and Luke Ja...
Chantelle Cole: NZ on Air's Director of Game Development Sector Rebate on studio revenue increasing 17% in the year to July
Video games are raking in the cash and keeping people employed.
NZ on Air-funded studios brought in $829 million in the year to July – 17% mor...
Luke Jacobson: All Blacks loose forward ahead of the Nations Championship clash against Italy
The All Blacks continue to fend off the 'easy beat' tag around Italy as they begin final preparations for Saturday's Nations Championship test in Well...
Mark Dillon: Five-time New Zealand Ploughing Champion on the NZ team's equipment going missing at sea on the way to the World Ploughing Championships
Our national ploughing team may be at a disadvantage at the World Ploughing Championships in Croatia.
The team’s tractors, ploughs, tools, part...
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to raise the Official Cash Rate to 2.5%
The Reserve Bank Governor doesn't want to hinder New Zealand's economic recovery any more than she needs to.
Anna Breman has confirmed the firs...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR rise, petrol prices rising due to the US-Iran strikes resuming
The Finance Minister's again reiterating the volatility of oil prices as fighting resumes between the US and Iran.
US President Donald Trump's...
Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer: Actresses discuss starring in and the making of ‘Ride or Die’
Two powerhouse actresses are leading one of Prime Video’s next big TV shows.
‘Ride or Die’ is an action comedy about a couple of best friends w...
Mike's Minute: Why is Retail NZ calling for tariffs?
It's hard to reconcile but the power of self interest is never to be underestimated.
Retail NZ is loving the look of the EU, who this month sta...
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV CEO on the company securing NRL broadcast rights for another seven years
The NRL is staying on Sky.
The television broadcaster has secured the rights for another seven years, starting in 2028 and running through unti...
Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on their report looking at the progress New Zealand has made since 1970
Questions are circling about how much progress New Zealand's actually made in the years since 1970.
An NZ Initiative report suggests it's a mi...
Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 8th of July, what will happen with the Official Cash Rate?
Sky boss Sophie Molon...