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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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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner says quality over quantity for NZ Police
Latest figures show at least 144 kiwi Police left for Australia in the past year, but Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is not concerned.
He...
Mike's Minute: The superannuation debate has become boring
It's hard to believe that superannuation is still a “thing”.
The OECD report told us we need to bump the age.
Nicola Willis told us Friday...
Steve Price: Australia correspondent chats One Nation smashing Farrar by-election vote
One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, had a historic win in the Farrar by-election in the weekend.
The victorious One Nation candidate, David Farl...
Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 11th of May, are we worried about the amount of cops leaving to Australia? Police Commi...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats fees free and retirement age changes
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio to discuss two major policy changes announced last week - abolishing fees free study, a...
Tony Alexander: Economist and Property Commentator chats survey showing 44% of real estate agents see prices falling in their areas
Independent Economist and Property Commentator Tony Alexander regularly surveys real estate agents.
His latest survey found that 44% feel price...
Guy Pascoe: Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO on more colleges than ever charging $30,000-plus in tuition
In an investigation of all New Zealand private schools the NZ Herald found that more colleges than ever are charging $30,000-plus in tuition fees with...
Euan McDonald: Editor of New Voice of Ukraine chats Putin saying he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine was nearing an end on the first day of a United States-brokered ceasefire, despite mutual acc...
Mike's Minute: Should we tax big tech for our news?
The latest cab off the rank in things Australia is doing that we suggested we might, is some sort of deal with tech around local news.
Australi...
Mark the Week: There's a lot of ideology floating about this week
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 Warriors: 7...
Mike's Minute: We need more backbone from our leaders
Why now Sean?
I had Covid vibes when I read Sean Sweeney's thinking about the CRL.
It was Covid vibes because during that period I canno...
Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the women linked with ISIS returning to Australia
Chaotic scenes in Australia as three women linked to Islamic State return home to face crimes against humanity and terror charges.
The women tr...
Simon Marks: US Correspondent on the peace proposals, strikes between Iran and the US
Iran's expected to respond to the US's proposal to end the conflict sometime today.
Yesterday, Axios reported a one-page 14-point memorandum o...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mike's fountain, weather, a special invitation
Friday has come which means it’s time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to help Mike Hosking Wrap the Week.
They got an update on Mike’s fountai...
Mike extends a special invitation to one of his youngest fans
A couple of weeks ago, Mike received a gift and a lovely note from one of his youngest fans – 10-year-old Freddie.
In all his decades of being...
Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on tonight's game against the Blues, selling out the stadium
The Crusaders are back in their brand-new stadium.
After christening the One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Waratahs during Super Rou...
Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses the OECD report on the future impact o...
David Kirk: NZ Rugby Chairman on the appointment of Steve Lancaster as CEO
New Zealand Rugby's global search for a new chief executive has led them back to their own offices.
Steve Lancaster has been confirmed as the n...
Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the Government's planned review of the City Rail Link's cost
City Rail Link cost concerns are re-igniting calls for a shake up to the way we approach infrastructure.
The project's former boss Sean Sweeney...
Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the conservation law reform, plans to charge overseas visitors for access to certain sites
The Conservation Minister says there's huge opportunity for conservation land to generate the country more money.
A bill's been lodged, promisi...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OECD report looking at the impact of our current superannuation settings on the economy
The Finance Minister says the Government's going to have to do something about Superannuation.
An OECD report warns if current policy settings...
Mike's Minute: Good riddance to the BSA
I do worry about Paul Goldsmith's ability to make a decision.
The BSA and its abolition is a “done by morning tea, let's move onto the importan...
Mel Parsons: Kiwi indie-folk singer on her upcoming album 'Castle Hill', NZ tour
Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Mel Parsons’ new album will be able to experience it live, the Kiwi singer taking it on tour.
Earlier this...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the latest conflict between Donald Trump and the Pope
Fresh conflict between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
Trump launched another attack on the Pope, suggesting he believes it’s okay...
Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA’s Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, w...
Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head on the unemployment rate dipping to 5.3% in the March quarter
Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth.
Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3...
Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the areas of the red zone deemed suitable for housing
Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past.
The City Council's agreed to engage with interested...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the infrastructure costs and the City Rail Link, citizenship test
The Prime Minister says we have serious work to do on our infrastructure compared to Singapore.
He's returned from the country this week, where...
Tobias Tohill: UVisa Director on the Government's plan to impose a citizenship test from next year
An immigration advisor says we should learn from other countries as to what makes a good citizenship test.
The Government's planning to impose...
Paul Goldsmith: Media and Communications Minister on the decision to shut down the Broadcasting Standards Authority
The Government says it will be up to audiences to decide if they care whether broadcasters self-regulate.
It's shutting down the Broadcasting...
Mike's Minute: How do you not have confidence in an event already sorted?
In a year of wacky polls and debate, we have this morning probably the maddest result of all.
Horizon research has either asked a leading or co...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the handling of the fuel crisis and cost of living
It’s Politics Wednesday, and Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back to bicker and banter their way through the biggest political stories of the wee...
John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster Festival Chair on low ticket sales, the chance this will be the final year
It's possible this year's running of the iconic annual Bluff Oyster Festival may be the last.
Only half of the four-thousand tickets to the eve...
Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 6th of May, we have new unemployment data out today and the Government is giving local c...
Nick Harper: US Correspondent on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, status of the Strait of Hormuz
The ceasefire between Iran and the United States seems to be on unstable grounds, the two sides making opposing claims about the Strait of Hormuz.
Tracy Atiga: Kanaloa Rugby CEO says rugby politics are blocking their bid to save Moana Pasifika
A Pacific rugby consortium claims politics within the sport are preventing a bid to save Moana Pasifika.
The Super Rugby franchise is being dis...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the ANZ card data showing how Kiwis are spending
We're spending more on fuel, crowding out most other areas.
ANZ card data from April shows spending at the pump jumped 0.9% on top of March's...
Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the fast-track amalgamation process for local government and councils
The RMA Minister says councils have already signalled they'd like to join forces with neighbours.
The Government's announced a fast-track amalg...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will rise slightly
Kiwis struggling to find work aren't alone in it.
Stats NZ data due out this morning is expected to show unemployment's remained steady or risen...
Mike's Minute: The economic damage caused by weather warnings
This is quite possibly from our "hopeless causes" file.
But can I at least try and make the plea that we have a look at the economic damage don...