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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: Build what is wanted and housing can't fail
Bit of 'rubber hitting the road' research on unsold real estate for you.
A real estate consultancy company looked at the amount of unsold stock...
Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of January, new data reveals how effective Labour’s Fees Free university scheme was....
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the growing outrage over ICE's presence at the upcoming Winter Olympics
Growing outrage in Italy after it was announced ICE agents would be in attendance at the Winter Olympics next month.
The US Department of Homel...
Brad Thorn: Rugby legend on the value of hard work, career, 'Champions Do Extra'
A once in a generation player, Brad Thorn has achieved great things on the field.
He’s arguably the greatest code swapper rugby league and unio...
Nic Smith: Victoria University Vice-Chancellor on the new Uni Exchange Aotearoa programme
A new domestic exchange programme will soon let students swap cities as easily as they swap courses.
Otago, AUT and Victoria University of Well...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on their house price inflation forecast being revised down to 2%
Economists are expecting the Official Cash Rate to rise sooner rather than later, flattening forecasts for the property market.
Cotality's late...
Ian Powell: Health Commentator on ambulance demand reaching a record high in 2025
St John is dealing with its biggest ever workload.
National ambulance data shows there's been a 30% increase in 111 calls for ambulances over...
Judith Collins: Senior National MP on her resignation from politics after 24 years
Judith Collins is leaving politics on a high note.
The former National leader and senior MP is stepping back from politics after 24 years, taki...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the Fees Free scheme failing to reach disadvantaged students
It's thought the fees-free university scheme was theory vs reality.
New data suggests the previous Labour Government policy failed to reach th...
Mike's Minute: Why we should, and shouldn't, pay attention to polls
There are reasons to ignore political polls this year.
And some reasons not to.
1) There have been two polls since the election was call...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the record breaking heatwave in the southeast
Scorching heatwave conditions continue to grip much of Australia's southeast, keeping authorities on high alert as fire conditions grow increasingly u...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the second shooting in Minneapolis, ICE protests
US President Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by immigration agents.
Alex Pretti was...
Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of January, the Government is set to adjust the Auckland housing plan – Chris Bisho...
Politics Wednesday with Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen: Polls, Inquiry into the Mount Maunganui landslide, India FTA
Landslide experts say it was a matter of when, not if, the slope overlooking the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park failed.
Speculation has...
Sam Vye: SYOS Aerospace CEO on the company being invited by the UK Ministry of Defence to design futuristic helicopter drones
A Kiwi company's been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to design a futuristic helicopter drone programme.
SYOS Aerospace is among seven c...
Stacey Wood: Broadcasting Standards Authority CEO on the call for legislative reform
The Broadcasting Standards Authority says the current laws it operates under are obsolete.
A Parliamentary paper on the BSA's annual review no...
Chris Penk: Associate Emergency Management Minister on the funding for storm hit regions, Inquiry into the Mount Maunganui landslide
The Emergency Management Associate Minister says it's vital we understand exactly what went wrong leading up to the Mount Maunganui landslide.
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Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into the Manage My Health data breach
The Privacy Commissioner's pushing for strong incentives against cyber criminals in the Manage My Health data breach.
Michael Webster's unveile...
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the plans for housing intensification in Auckland
The Government is confirming it is making changes to Auckland's housing intensification plan.
It has been considering watering down controversi...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on Michael Hill reporting its first positive result in over two years
A possible sign of the economic recovery with Michael Hill's New Zealand operation reporting its first positive result in more than two years.
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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Parliament voting on a bill banning social media for under-15s
Another country is looking to ban social media for children: France.
The French Parliament is due to vote on a bill that would block social med...
Mike's Minute: My first election year prediction
Kudos to Phillip Mills.
He of the gym empire and, as it turns out, this election year's star turn in the donation department.
His money...
Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B Frontman on their summer concerts, first Auckland show in 4 years
It’s been a summer to remember for L.A.B.
Last year they announced a run of three outdoor concerts over the summer, with one in Tauranga, one...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of January, we take a look at what’s happening with the Government’s retail crime adv...
Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby Interim CEO on the search for a new All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby interim boss Steve Lancaster has clarified the organisation's position on the appointment of a replacement for former coach Scott Ro...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the support and recovery funding for areas impacted by severe weather
The Prime Minister says today's the day the Government's preparing a support package the areas severely damaged by recent weather.
Recovery ef...
Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on the new passport rules for British-NZ dual nationals
New passport rules for Brits living in New Zealand are causing some angst.
Dual nationals will now be required to have a UK passport to enter...
Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority CEO on the report finding smart controllers and off peak usage could save billions in energy costs
A new report's found New Zealand could reduce peak electricity demand by as much as a quarter by moving to off peak hours.
The analysis by the...
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the resignations of three of five of the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group members
The Justice Minister's dismissing suggestions there's an issue within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime amid resignations.
Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 26th of January, we get the latest from Tauranga mayor Mahe Drysdale on the slip and th...
Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father comments on son's stunning athletics achievement
The dream continues for a teen running sensation, Sam Ruth.
He became the fastest ever 16-year-old to run the mile following this weekend's Cook...
Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Managing Director comments on renters being rejected for owning pets
Some renters across the country feel they're still being unfairly rejected for owning pets, despite recent legislation changes.
New rules came i...
Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist says Airbnb restrictions are not the answer to more housing in Queenstown
Global tourist hotspots like Barcelona and New York are banning or restricting the use of short term accommodation, like AirBnB to try to free up hous...
Mahe Drysdale: Mayor of Tauranga hopeful that recovery efforts will resume today following spells of bad weather
Tauranga's Mayor says they're hopeful recovery work can resume today, after Thursday's slip at Mount Maunganui.
Six people remain unaccounted f...
Cam Winter: Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate Founder and Managing Director discusses overseas buyers purchasing homes in Queenstown
Queenstown's seeing a surge in ultra wealthy overseas buyers looking to purchase houses.
A luxury real estate agent is reporting a 600 percent i...
Mark the Week: Trump's an infuriating mix of effective and insane
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.
Trump: 6/10
Mike's Minute: ACC is being scammed, but it can be fixed
ACC is in crisis.
I'm not sure if that’s news to you or not.
They are sinking in a sea of debt. They are forecast in four short years to...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest developments around Trump and Greenland
Greenland's been kept in the dark over discussions between Donald Trump and NATO about its future.
The US President claims he’s laid the ground...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ACC and Kate's pickleball injury, and marriage and anniversaries
Friday has come and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back for the first time this year to Wrap the Week that was.
They discussed ACC and Kate’s...
Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 23rd of January, Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell provides an update on the slip...