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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 more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Mark the Week: Kieran McAnulty is bringing the modern world to Easter

2 mins; April 01, 2026

Mike's Minute: Could this be the beginning of the end of the war?

2 mins; April 01, 2026

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk 75 Hard, Baileys, Allbirds

11 mins; April 01, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026

90 hours 15 mins; April 01, 2026

Damien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on Labour's hesitance to support the India Free Trade Agreement

5 mins; April 01, 2026

Rob Penney: Crusaders Coach on the final game at Apollo Projects Stadium

2 mins; April 01, 2026

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on Parliament passing a bill to loosen holiday alcohol sale restrictions

1 min; April 01, 2026

Malcolm Nance: Former US Navy Senior Chief analyses the US war on Iran

4 mins; April 01, 2026

Tim Costley: National MP on the probe into Fire and Emergency's fleet issues

3 mins; April 01, 2026

Nikku Madhusudhan: University of Cambridge Professor of Astrophysics and Exoplanetary Science on the Artemis II mission to the moon

3 mins; April 01, 2026

Mike's Minute: The Govt's housing vision – a school project gone wrong

2 mins; March 31, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Auckland housing intensification plan, India Free Trade Agreement, alcohol trading laws

10 mins; March 31, 2026

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the India Free Trade Agreement and Labour's concerns

8 mins; March 31, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026

90 hours 6 mins; March 31, 2026

Graeme Muller: Tech New Zealand CEO on the call for bipartisan government support for the technology sector

4 mins; March 31, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Iran war, Trump reportedly willing to end the war even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed

5 mins; March 31, 2026

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group Director on the second revision to the Auckland housing intensification plan

2 mins; March 31, 2026

Anna Powles: Massey University Associate Professor in the Centre for Defence and Security Studies on the meeting between Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown

3 mins; March 31, 2026

Nigel Hampton KC: Criminal Defence Lawyer on David Tamihere's double murder convictions being quashed

4 mins; March 31, 2026

Mike's Minute: NZ look like the adults in the room re our fuel response

2 mins; March 30, 2026

Matt Lambert: Kiwi Michelin Star Chef on his return to the New Zealand hospitality scene, the arrival of Michelin Stars

10 mins; March 30, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026

89 hours 54 mins; March 30, 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the revised economic outcome forecasts, impact of Middle East conflict

3 mins; March 30, 2026

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the attempted bomb planting outside the Bank of America in Paris

5 mins; March 30, 2026

Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ Chair on increased levels of kidney disease, lack of funding for treatment

2 mins; March 30, 2026

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on fuel stocks, supply offers, inadequate storage

8 mins; March 30, 2026

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the effect of the Middle East conflict on the labour market

3 mins; March 30, 2026

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on Labour's hesitance to support the India Free Trade Agreement

3 mins; March 30, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026

90 hours 21 mins; March 29, 2026

Mike's Minute: How awesome is Christchurch?

2 mins; March 29, 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on progress of proposed LNG terminal in Tauranga

11 mins; March 29, 2026

Patrick Drumm: Mount Albert Grammar Headmaster says phone ban in schools is a 'successful initiative'

1 min; March 29, 2026

Josie Vidal: Minerals Council Chief Executive discusses party's new mining policy

3 mins; March 29, 2026

Mike's Minute: Here's the problem with the Reserve Bank economists

2 mins; March 27, 2026

Mark the Week: This could be a tipping point for EVs

2 mins; March 26, 2026

Mike's Minute: Week four of the war and what we've learnt

2 mins; March 26, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest from the Middle East conflict, whether peace talks are actually happening

5 mins; March 26, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Flight delays and viable alternatives to driving

11 mins; March 26, 2026

Taylor Campbell: Sunday Drive Director on this weekend's Beach Hop live car auction in Whangamatā

3 mins; March 26, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

90 hours 22 mins; March 26, 2026

Tohu Harris: Former Warriors Captain on the Warriors winning streak to start the season, tonight's clash against the Tigers

1 min; March 26, 2026

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the growth in university enrolment outstripping funding projections

2 mins; March 26, 2026

Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Ōtautahi CEO on the opening of One NZ Stadium, plans for the future

3 mins; March 26, 2026

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the potential shortages of key medical supplies as a result of the Iran war

5 mins; March 26, 2026

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the new mega cruise terminal opening in Auckland next year

4 mins; March 26, 2026

Mike's Minute: Are EVs having their moment?

2 mins; March 25, 2026

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the results of the judicial referendum, impact on Giorgia Meloni

4 mins; March 25, 2026

Jenni Smith: Kiwi country pop musician on her debut album 'Girl Next Door', career growth

8 mins; March 25, 2026

Nick Hakes: Financial Advice NZ CEO on the review finding only 28% of Kiwis accessed financial advice in the past 12 months

2 mins; March 25, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026

90 hours 20 mins; March 25, 2026

Rob Buchanan: Channel Infrastructure CEO on the Government looking into refurbishing Marsden Point to store fuel

3 mins; March 25, 2026

Sam Woolford: LegaSea CEO on the Government's U-turn on changing commercial fishing size limits, the fisheries bill

3 mins; March 25, 2026

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the Government weighing up remote learning as a result of the fuel crisis

6 mins; March 25, 2026

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Jetstar cutting flights to New Zealand as jet fuel prices rise

3 mins; March 25, 2026

Louise Upston: Employment Minister on the report finding the need to grow the energy sector workforce

3 mins; March 25, 2026

Mike's Minute: A gesture, or an actual economic solution?

2 mins; March 24, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent discusses the latest from the conflict between the US and Iran

5 mins; March 24, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on political cash for access fundraisers, the Government's fuel relief package

11 mins; March 24, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

90 hours 29 mins; March 24, 2026

Jason Delamore: Lotto CEO on the changes to Powerball and the jackpots

2 mins; March 24, 2026

Richard Sullivan: Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer on the improvements delivered across the health targets

3 mins; March 24, 2026

Craig Piggott: Halter CEO on the planned expansion of their smart collar company for beef and dairy cattle

4 mins; March 24, 2026

Neil Barnes: All Blacks Assistant Coach on his new position, the team going forward

3 mins; March 24, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's relief package for lower to middle income working families as fuel prices continue rising

7 mins; March 24, 2026

Mike's Minute: What does government help look like?

2 mins; March 23, 2026

Phil Rosenthal: Creator and Producer of 'Somebody Feed Phil' on the show, his career, liveshows in NZ and Australia

11 mins; March 23, 2026

Sajad Bassam: Capstone & Marsden Group Merger CEO on the decision to combine the two groups

2 mins; March 23, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026

90 hours 9 mins; March 23, 2026

Heath Mills: NZ Cricket Players Association CEO on NZ Cricket backing NZ20 to replace Super Smash

3 mins; March 23, 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the results of ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard

3 mins; March 23, 2026

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government changing fuel specifications to align with Australia

5 mins; March 23, 2026

Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company

3 mins; March 23, 2026

Lurion De Mello: Energy market expert and Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University on the changes to fuel import specifications to ease supply burden

3 mins; March 23, 2026

Cameron George: One NZ Warriors CEO on a successful start to the season

1 min; March 22, 2026

Winston Peters: NZ First leader on State of the Nation and election strategy

5 mins; March 22, 2026

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on election result and illegal cigarettes

7 mins; March 22, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026

90 hours 15 mins; March 22, 2026

Mike's Minute: It's a good time to be a Warriors fan

2 mins; March 22, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on ICE deployments to airports and Trump threats

5 mins; March 22, 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats economic management amidst instability

11 mins; March 22, 2026

Jeffery Pryce: Foreign Policy Institute Fellow on Trump's latest Iran threats

3 mins; March 22, 2026

Mark the Week: You can't start any better than the Warriors have

2 mins; March 19, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Middle East conflict, Israel's attack on Iran's gas fields

5 mins; March 19, 2026

Mike's Minute: The worst week for Trump's war

2 mins; March 19, 2026

Monty Betham: Former Warriors Captain previews the clash against the Newcastle Knights

3 mins; March 19, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

89 hours 5 mins; March 19, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Breakfast guests and geopolitics

9 mins; March 19, 2026

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor in Agriscience on the increasing cost of running a farm

3 mins; March 19, 2026

Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

7 mins; March 19, 2026

Jeanette Park: Police Assistant Commissioner on the dropping rate of crime victimisation

1 min; March 19, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter

7 mins; March 19, 2026

Mike's Minute: Further proof the Taxpayer poll was an outlier

2 mins; March 18, 2026

Robbie Williams: British pop legend on his career, success of his new album, BRITPOP tour

11 mins; March 18, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026

88 hours 46 mins; March 18, 2026

Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on the Government pushes a harder line stance for criminals

5 mins; March 18, 2026

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni siding with the EU over Trump

4 mins; March 18, 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the GDP will rise by 0.4% in the December quarter

3 mins; March 18, 2026

Matt Megaw: Counties Manukau Rugby Union Head of Community on the decision to remove junior fees to revive grassroots participation

2 mins; March 18, 2026

Miles Hurrell: Outgoing Fonterra CEO on his departure after eight years in the role

10 mins; March 18, 2026

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the plan to boost military cooperation between NZ and Australia with new ANZAC force

3 mins; March 18, 2026

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