The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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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: The political divide on homelessness
There was a huge reaction to yesterday's Politics Wednesday segment on homelessness and move-on orders.
Labour argues homelessness is up dramat...
Scott McLaughlin: Kiwi IndyCar driver ahead of the 2026 season
After almost six months, IndyCar is returning this weekend.
Scott Dixon, Marcus Amstrong, and Scott McLaughlin are all lining up on the streets...
Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of February, the dairy sector is experiencing record high milk production and export...
Alex Kendall: Wayve CEO on securing $1.5 billion to roll out their self-driving technology commercially
Someday soon your Uber could arrive with no one in the driver’s seat, and a Kiwi’s tech is behind the shift.
UK self-driving company Wayve, spe...
Jos Ruffell: Garage Project Brewery Co-Owner blames government taxes for beer consumption falling by 10%
It's being argued the government has taxed beer to a point where people can't afford it as consumption levels plummet.
Stats NZ data shows the...
John Zogby: Political Author and Pollster on Donald Trump's State of the Union speech
A record-breaking State of the Union speech from Donald Trump.
His 107 minute address is the longest since records began in 1964.
The US...
James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the use of Ōhakea as an alternative runway for commercial flights, loans
The Government's hoping to send economic growth sky-high, announcing a 24/7 alternative runway for commercial airlines.
It's approved funding f...
Campbell Parker: Dairy NZ CEO on the industry's highest production and export earnings ever
It feels like the golden days for dairy farmers as they celebrate a record-breaking year.
Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report sh...
Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the Reserve Bank's push for banks to provide cash services
A war of words between the banking sector and its regulator over how much New Zealanders want cash.
The Reserve Bank's proposing opening more...
Mike's Minute: What's not being said about pay equity
Marilyn Waring. Remember her?
Once an activist always an activist.
Marilyn took it upon herself to form her own select committee and she...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Albanese being evacuated from official residence, Royal Commission into anti-Semitism
Australia’s Prime Minister was evacuated from his official Canberra residence on Tuesday.
Anthony Albanese was moved from The Lodge to another...
Mick Riley: Forever Harvest Co-Founder on their efforts to cultivate lab-grown fruit and nuts year round
A Kiwi start-up's labours are bearing fruit.
‘Forever Harvest’ has raised $1.2 million to grow fruit and nuts in a lab, all year round.
...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the move on orders
Today on Politics Wednesday, it’s a verbal brawl between Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen over the new move on orders for rough sleepers and beggars....
Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of February, MediMap’s Director explains what’s happening with the hack of their pl...
Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on the legal cases against Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the calls to remove Andrew from succession
Legal cases against Lord Mandelson and former Prince Andrew are in the works as officials tread carefully to avoid prejudicing the proceedings.
...
Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the departure of Mitch Barnett on compassionate grounds
Another Australian is leaving the Warriors on compassionate grounds.
Co-captain Mitch Barnett is departing after the upcoming NRL season – a ye...
Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the city's bus lanes raking in nearly $6 million in fines
Wellington's Mayor is considering taking the city's bus lanes back to the drawing board.
People driving in bus lanes are Wellington City Counci...
Geoffrey Sayer: MediMap Director on the breach of their medical platform
MediMap's Director says they've traced a breach to the platform back to a profile, which has likely been compromised.
The platform's widely us...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on primary principals striking a pay deal, primary teachers still holding off
Primary teachers are the last on the list in the education sector, still to strike a pay deal with the Government.
Primary principals have acc...
Mike's Minute: Good or bad story at university?
What's in the numbers?
Well-known economist Shamubeel Eaqub has crunched a few figures. It turns out if you want to see it, being a student at...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Peter Mandelson
A major moment in British politics as Peter Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
It relates to his alleged ties t...
Andy Wilman: Co-creator and EP of Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm
Though he was never seen, Andy Wilman was an inextricable part of the success of Top Gear.
He’s the co-creator and executive producer of the sh...
Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of February, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why the Government has bought $2...
James Evans: Airways New Zealand GM of Commercial Manager
There’s some concern about our air traffic controllers being poached.
Airways New Zealand has raised the issue during an address before a Parl...
Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador to New Zealand on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Russian forces mounting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Peace efforts to date have yielded little resu...
Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Bunnings teaming up with Uber Eats
A battle for front door delivery as Bunnings joins Uber Eats in Australia and New Zealand.
More than 30 thousand tools, garden, and household...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government buying $200 million in new Genesis shares
The Finance Minister says there's no mandate to reduce the state's shareholding in Genesis Energy.
The Crown's directing $200 million towards n...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on rising sales in the retail sector
Signs of a turnaround in the retail sector as sales rise.
Stats NZ data shows sales jumped by $239 million in December, compared to the Septemb...
Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University Vaping Researcher on the concerns over the free vape programme for smokers
There are concerns using vaping as a tool to quit smoking contradicts the rest of the world.
Health New Zealand's free vape programme has given...
Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of February, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Trump's latest tariff threat a...
Mike's Minute: It's about time we had move-on orders
It's taken a while but we got there at last.
Move-on orders.
Clear lines of responsibility and delineation for police to actually fix a pr...
Ricki Herbert: Former Phoenix and All Whites coach discusses sudden exit of Phoenixs' coach
There was drama on and off the pitch for Wellington Phoenix this weekend.
Following a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC, coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned...
Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs, 'Move-on order' and Auckland Housing
The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated.
The Government's int...
Steve Watt: President of the Police Association voices doubts over new 'move on' order
The Police Association has concerns around newly announced "move-on" orders - to deal with disorderly behaviour and homelessness.
The Government...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of Trump's revised tariffs
Donald Trump's relentless push for tariffs has thrown yet another spanner in the works of global trade - but New Zealand exporters might fare okay.
Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track
Business appears to be booming in most parts of the country.
ABC's quarterly market report shows business sales are up 28 percent on this time l...
Mike's Minute: The job story is more than just a headline
2500 job applications. That’s got clickbait written all over it, doesn’t it?
One job supposedly had 2500 applications. One headline added that...
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...