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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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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK Government's planned overhaul of the immigration system
The UK Government's confirmed plans for a major overhaul of the country's immigration system to stem the flow of illegal immigration.
Asylum se...
Mike's Minute: Can the Opportunity Party succeed?
Well, welcome back Opportunity. I think I have that right.
Opportunity is the former "The Opportunities Party". Now it's just "The Opportunity...
Malcolm Turnbull: Former Australian Prime Minister on relations with China and the US, Australian politics
International relations and geopolitics have become increasingly complex in the last few decades, many countries in the Pacific pulled between China a...
Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 18th of November, the Government is slashing emissions charges for bringing in new cars an...
Shane Maddren: Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park Manager on removing all TVs from its accommodation
A Northland holiday park's scrapping its TVs to allow nature to take centre stage.
Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park is one of the first holiday...
Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the next phase of the Mental Health Response Change Programme
Police say their new approach to mental health callouts is working.
They're now in phase three out of four of the programme, meaning there's a...
Brad Pierce: Treadlite CEO on the first rubber road being constructed in Canterbury in January 2026
Canterbury is paving the way for the country's first rubber road.
Selwyn District Council is planning a rubber road surface trial at Glentunne...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor of AgriScience on the potential impact of geopolitics on agricultural exports
Geopolitics could be increasingly dictating the future of agriculture.
A Rabobank report is warning tensions between the United States and Chi...
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashes emission charges on importers
Changes to the Clean Car Standard has been partly caused by supply problems out of Japan.
The Government is slashing charges on importers who do...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on Uber drivers winning employment status through a Supreme Court ruling
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister says there's currently too much grey area about what defines a contractor, following the Supreme Court's U...
Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of November, Trump has pulled back on some of his tariffs which is a $2 billion bo...
Mike's Minute: Tariff backdown is a big win for NZ Inc.
Big win for NZ Inc. and a lesson for everyone who doesn’t understand tariffs.
Donald Trump has cut tariffs on beef and the beneficiaries are lar...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on the All Blacks, Tennis and a surprise appearance from Kate
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.
On the table today: The All Blacks lost to England...
Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black comments on disappointing loss to England to end hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam
The All Blacks lost to England 33-19 - a defeat that ends their hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam tour.
The game at Twickenham saw the All Blacks...
Chris Luxon: Prime Minister stands firm against Labour's Capital Gains Tax
Chris Luxon is standing firm on his opposition to a capital gains tax.
A New Zealand Herald-Kantar Poll shows New Zealanders are evenly split on...
John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act
The Government is planning to increase fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act - from 600-thousand dollars to five-million.
It is announcing a...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses rollback of US tariffs on beef, offal and kiwifruit
The Trade Minister's cautiously welcoming a rollback of US tariffs on food imports including New Zealand beef, offal and kiwifruit.
US President...
Dr. Angus Chambers: GenPro Chair voices concerns that a duopoly may be developing in our health sector
There are growing concerns around a possible duopoly forming in our primary health sector.
General practice owners are calling out what they se...
Mike's Minute: Labour talks tough, but it rings hollow
It’s a slightly odd message from Labour over the Māori Party as they try and work out how to deal with them.
The truth is they will need them t...
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...