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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.

Good Charlotte: Madden brothers join Mike Hosking to discuss upcoming album release and the band’s return to NZ

12 mins; October 15, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025

91 hours 27 mins; October 15, 2025

Mike Hosking: First time home buyers need a leg up

2 mins; October 15, 2025

Warren Barclay: New owner of Cardona Hotel discusses purchase of iconic hotel

2 mins; October 15, 2025

Stacey Wood: Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Standards Authority discusses expansion in their jurisdiction

8 mins; October 15, 2025

Sir Bill English: Former Prime Minister says government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic.

4 mins; October 15, 2025

Simeon Brown: Health Minister says unions are focusing on politics, not patients

4 mins; October 15, 2025

Jeremy O'Brien: Air New Zealand's Chief customer and digital officer blames accelerated inflation for increase in prices

3 mins; October 15, 2025

Mike's Minute: Gail Parata - my hero of the week

1 min; October 14, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the ongoing work on the peace plan in Gaza

4 mins; October 14, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2025

90 hours 11 mins; October 14, 2025

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk parliamentary standards, Te Pati Māori

11 mins; October 14, 2025

Saira Boyle: Aotearoa Infinite Academy Founding Principle on NZ's first fully online charter school

4 mins; October 14, 2025

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on the hospitality sector's record high revenue but low profit margins

2 mins; October 14, 2025

Lucy Naylor: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on students reportedly performing better in English and Maths

2 mins; October 14, 2025

Gail Parata: Former Silver Ferns Selector on the treatment of Dame Noeline Taurua by Netball NZ

5 mins; October 14, 2025

David Carter: Former Speaker of the House on Gerry Brownlee cracking down on behaviour in Parliament

3 mins; October 14, 2025

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Reserve Bank easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictions

2 mins; October 14, 2025

Mike's Minute: The taxpayer can't be the only provider for TV news

1 min; October 13, 2025

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the European Union's response to the Gaza peace deal

4 mins; October 13, 2025

Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Co-founder on NZ wine hitting a 10 year record shipment to the UK

2 mins; October 13, 2025

Riley James: NZ Snooker player on winning the National Snooker Championships at age 16

4 mins; October 13, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 14 October 2025

89 hours 57 mins; October 13, 2025

Matt Payne: Kiwi motorsport driver on his Bathurst 1000 win

12 mins; October 13, 2025

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on visitor arrivals nearly matching pre-Covid numbers

4 mins; October 13, 2025

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on net migration falling to 10,600 for August

4 mins; October 13, 2025

Steve Linde: CBS Radio Correspondent on the hostage release and signing of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas

3 mins; October 13, 2025

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the results of structured literacy in primary schools

3 mins; October 13, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2025

90 hours 9 mins; October 12, 2025

Mike's Minute: The Government's KPI list highlights their issues

2 mins; October 12, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the weekend at Bathurst, Canterbury's chance in the NPC, and Tiger Woods' latest surgery

11 mins; October 12, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on low voter turnout in local elections

10 mins; October 12, 2025

Sam Broughton: Former Selwyn Mayor says increased rates cost him the election

2 mins; October 12, 2025

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President says lower Methane targets are scientific, not idealistic

3 mins; October 12, 2025

Megan Main: ACC Chief Executive discusses latest annual report showing a $1.5billion deficit

3 mins; October 12, 2025

Mike's Minute: The bad side of the tariffs are coming home to roost

2 mins; October 10, 2025

Mark the Week: Hipkins is a hypocrite

2 mins; October 09, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives an update on the Gaza peace deal

5 mins; October 09, 2025

Mike’s Minute: Winston Peters isn't wrong, just late

2 mins; October 09, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dolly Parton, art purchases, drivers tests

10 mins; October 09, 2025

Paul Radisch: Former Kiwi Supercars driver ahead of Bathurst 1000 this weekend

3 mins; October 09, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2025

90 hours 19 mins; October 09, 2025

Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on the reduction in contractor and consultant spending

4 mins; October 09, 2025

Tony Mitchell: Residential Property Managers' Association Chair on the incoming meth contamination laws

3 mins; October 09, 2025

Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer and researcher on the insurer's deficit

2 mins; October 09, 2025

Haggi Matar: Israeli Journalist on the Israeli response to the Gaza peace plan

3 mins; October 09, 2025

Mike's Minute: Tory Whanau is the poster child for ineptitude

2 mins; October 08, 2025

Jeffrey Archer: Author and former member of Lords on the final William Warwick book, writing his final novel

11 mins; October 08, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 09 October 2025

90 hours 29 mins; October 08, 2025

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the sponsorship deal with Crypto company Swyftx

2 mins; October 08, 2025

Omar Hassanein: International Rugby Players' Association CEO on players signing with R360 being ineligible for international rugby

2 mins; October 08, 2025

James Imlach: NZ Motor Caravan Association Property and Policy National Manager on the proposed freedom camping bylaw in the Queenstown Lakes District

3 mins; October 08, 2025

John Monaghan: Wool Alliance Independent Chair on the push to strengthen the wool industry in New Zealand

3 mins; October 08, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR being cut to 2.5%, potential inflation spikes

6 mins; October 08, 2025

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the impac of the OCR being cut to 2.5%

3 mins; October 08, 2025

Mike's Minute: Here’s what the Reserve Bank have to do today

1 min; October 07, 2025

Blake Holgate: Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development on households spending $240 a week on food

4 mins; October 07, 2025

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk protest laws. benefit policy

11 mins; October 07, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2025

90 hours 1 min; October 07, 2025

Ruth Shinoda: Education Review Office Deputy CEO on the report finding attitudes towards attendance is turning around

3 mins; October 07, 2025

Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on VTNZ officers allegedly taking bribes

3 mins; October 07, 2025

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut by 25 basis points or 50

4 mins; October 07, 2025

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the $1.2 billion opportunity for the red meat sector

4 mins; October 07, 2025

Chelsea Winter: Kiwi Chef on her new cookbook 'Nourish' and wellness retreat

11 mins; October 06, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 07 October 2025

90 hours 17 mins; October 06, 2025

Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University Researcher on Health NZ ordering more vape kits for smokers

4 mins; October 06, 2025

Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor and Local Government NZ Vice-President on the local body government roles won by default

3 mins; October 06, 2025

Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional Law Expert on the bill that would criminalise protest action in residential areas

2 mins; October 06, 2025

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Commerce Commission ruling out an inquiry into airport regulation

3 mins; October 06, 2025

Catherine Field: Paris Correspondent on French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigning after 27 days

4 mins; October 06, 2025

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the changes to truancy service contracts to further improve attendance

3 mins; October 06, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2025

90 hours 17 mins; October 05, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the NRL final, All Blacks vs the Wallabies, and Dame Noeline Taurua's legal battle

11 mins; October 05, 2025

Yvonne Willering: Former Silver Ferns coach gives the latest updates on the Dame Noeline Taurua situation

4 mins; October 05, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister taking steps to ban protests outside politician's homes

11 mins; October 05, 2025

Rod Bell: Blue Light Youth Chief Operating Officer aims to break cycle of children staying on the benefit

2 mins; October 05, 2025

Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive says business need public by-laws to be enforced

3 mins; October 05, 2025

Mike's Minute: The Tom Phillips info injunction is useless

2 mins; October 03, 2025

Mark the Week: The power industry reform was the Govt's weak point

2 mins; October 02, 2025

Mike's Minute: We need more bipartisan politics on key issues

2 mins; October 02, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Government shutdown

4 mins; October 02, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim turns 60, All Blacks and injuries, and plush toys

10 mins; October 02, 2025

Jordie Barrett: All Blacks vice-captain previews the test against the Wallabies

6 mins; October 02, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025

90 hours 26 mins; October 02, 2025

Simon Rutherford: Auto Distributors NZ CEO on the new car brands entering the NZ market

3 mins; October 02, 2025

Toby Stuart: Michelin Star Chef on the launch of their new luxury retreat in Abel Tasman

4 mins; October 02, 2025

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the launch of the new freight plan

2 mins; October 02, 2025

Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pati Māori co-leader on Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties with the party

3 mins; October 02, 2025

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agricultural Minister on the new welfare requirements for pig farming

2 mins; October 02, 2025

Mike's Minute: The problem with the Govt's passion projects

2 mins; October 01, 2025

Nadia Lim: Kiwi Chef on her new cookbook 'Nadia's Farm Kitchen' and her farming journey

12 mins; October 01, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025

90 hours 18 mins; October 01, 2025

Natalie McMurty: Pharmac CEO on entering her new role

4 mins; October 01, 2025

Jim Dolan: Australian Sports Journalist on the latest rumours surrounding R360

4 mins; October 01, 2025

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on property values rising after a five month slide

2 mins; October 01, 2025

Leigh Marsh: Custodial Services Commissioner on the increase in prison assaults

2 mins; October 01, 2025

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the new loan scheme for community housing providers

4 mins; October 01, 2025

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's energy sector plans

5 mins; October 01, 2025

Mike's Minute: Real estate deals shouldn't be race-based

2 mins; September 30, 2025

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk local body elections, electricity announcement, earthquake-prone building changes

10 mins; September 30, 2025

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