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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.

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the meeting with Fonterra over butter prices

5 mins; July 24, 2025

Mike's Minute: Here's where the Govt are in trouble

2 mins; July 23, 2025

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on the new subscription traps

4 mins; July 23, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2025

90 hours 5 mins; July 23, 2025

Mark Mitchell: Sport Minister on the directive for Sport NZ to remove the transgender guidelines

3 mins; July 23, 2025

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Government's officer recruitment target, recruitment drive into Australia

2 mins; July 23, 2025

Ed Sheeran: Singer talks his career, fame, and his 2026 Loop Tour

11 mins; July 23, 2025

Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Management's Managing Director on median rents dropping nationally

2 mins; July 23, 2025

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the report that suggests increasing levels of homelessness

5 mins; July 23, 2025

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors

3 mins; July 23, 2025

Mike's Minute: The showdown at the big butter meeting

2 mins; July 22, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the early closure of the House ahead of the votes around the release of the Epstein files

5 mins; July 22, 2025

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on pay transparency, butter, Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

11 mins; July 22, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2025

89 hours 31 mins; July 22, 2025

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges

2 mins; July 22, 2025

Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's accounting change

3 mins; July 22, 2025

Lester Levy: Health NZ Commissioner on the return to a governing board, the organisation's status

4 mins; July 22, 2025

Sophie Moloney: Sky New Zealand CEO on the acquisition of TV3, their plan to try acquire rugby streaming rights

4 mins; July 22, 2025

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the trade barriers costing the red meat industry

3 mins; July 22, 2025

Mike's Minute: Why are we looking to discuss employee pay?

2 mins; July 21, 2025

Eric Topol: Cardiologist and expert on longevity on the increasing interest in living longer, healthier lives

13 mins; July 21, 2025

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new Waikato University medical school

6 mins; July 21, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025

89 hours 45 mins; July 21, 2025

Matt Whineray: Netball NZ Board Chair on the changes to the overseas eligibility criteria

3 mins; July 21, 2025

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on inflation tracking lower than expected, possible OCR cuts

3 mins; July 21, 2025

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ on the latest updates in the greyhound racing ban

2 mins; July 21, 2025

Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice Chancellor on the new medical school, rural health and GPs

3 mins; July 21, 2025

Andrew Crawford: Sounds Air CEO on the lack of investment in regional airlines, dropping services

3 mins; July 21, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2025

90 hours 6 mins; July 20, 2025

Julie Scott: Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust Chief Executive says underlying infrastructure can't keep up with growing population

3 mins; July 20, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses tariffs and education with Mike Hosking

11 mins; July 20, 2025

Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar Headmaster discusses potential NCEA changes

3 mins; July 20, 2025

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on what rising inflation means for OCR

3 mins; July 20, 2025

Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director discusses upcoming $6billion infrastructure projects

2 mins; July 20, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I thought National was supposed to be good with our money?

2 mins; July 17, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson: Woolworth's promotion freebie and KiwiRail's ban on melatonin and sleeping medication

10 mins; July 17, 2025

David Dome: Wellington Phoenix General Manager ahead of the clash against Wrexham AFC

2 mins; July 17, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025

89 hours 48 mins; July 17, 2025

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair on the impact of the severe weather in Nelson-Tasman on produce

3 mins; July 17, 2025

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the final All Blacks v France test

2 mins; July 17, 2025

Josh Tan: Export NZ Executive Director on the resolution of the dairy trade dispute between NZ and Canada

3 mins; July 17, 2025

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the rising number of beneficiaries

6 mins; July 17, 2025

Christine Rankin: Former WINZ CEO on benefit numbers increasing overall despite the Govt getting 81 thousand people off

2 mins; July 17, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Erica Stanford is this Govt's MVP

1 min; July 16, 2025

Lachie Hayes: Kiwi musician on his new album 'Subsatellite', alt-country, and his career

11 mins; July 16, 2025

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck being scouted for Rugby360

3 mins; July 16, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2025

89 hours 50 mins; July 16, 2025

Janette Campbell: RMA Advisory Group Chair on the implementation of the new planning system

2 mins; July 16, 2025

Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group Chair defends the $500 thousand cost of the group

4 mins; July 16, 2025

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on the measures aiming to drive down electricity prices

4 mins; July 16, 2025

Peter Lineham: Massey University Professor Emeritus of Religion on the National Library's plan destroying religious texts

4 mins; July 16, 2025

Tim Grocott: Shirley Boys' High School Headmaster on the move to scrap open plan classrooms

3 mins; July 16, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: David Seymour and the UN letter

2 mins; July 15, 2025

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on David Seymour's UN letter, financial audits for political parties

11 mins; July 15, 2025

Paul Jarvie: EMA Workplace Safety Manager on KiwiRail's decision to ban melatonin and sleeping medication

3 mins; July 15, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2025

89 hours 29 mins; July 15, 2025

Sonny Bill Williams: Professional boxer ahead of his bout with Paul Gallen

4 mins; July 15, 2025

Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on the expanded pathways for overseas-trained doctors

2 mins; July 15, 2025

Kate Boyer: Air New Zealand General Manager on the airline dropping in the punctuality rankings

3 mins; July 15, 2025

Simon Watt: Local Government Minister on the bill that would require councils to financial refocus core services

3 mins; July 15, 2025

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Govt's long-term fuel strategy, special economic zones

3 mins; July 15, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Blues should leave Eden Park

2 mins; July 14, 2025

Mike Cron: Legendary All Blacks Coach on 'Coach: Lessons from an All Black Legend’

11 mins; July 14, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025

89 hours 30 mins; July 14, 2025

Andrew Hore: Blues CEO on the team possibly moving from Eden Park to Mount Smart Stadium for home games

4 mins; July 14, 2025

Olivia Hall: Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Executive Director on the dissolution of Te Pukenga

2 mins; July 14, 2025

Robert Patman: International Relations Professor on Donald Trump's ultimatum for Russia regarding a ceasefire with Ukraine

3 mins; July 14, 2025

Brad Siebert: NZ Avocado CEO on the predicted strong 2024/25 season

3 mins; July 14, 2025

Erica Stanford: Minister of Education on the improvement in NCEA pass rates

4 mins; July 14, 2025

Simeon Brown: Minister for Auckland on the State of the City Report

5 mins; July 14, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025

90 hours 7 mins; July 13, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says plans are on the table to increasing competition in the grocery sector

10 mins; July 13, 2025

Cynthia Hancox: Concerns raised over quality of education in public schools

3 mins; July 13, 2025

Tim Tuatini: Lieutenant Colonel discusses Australia-hosted 19 country military exercise

3 mins; July 13, 2025

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Chief Executive says boosting international student count won't return to the 2016 numbers

3 mins; July 13, 2025

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks calls for energy market reform

3 mins; July 13, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: My winner of the week

1 min; July 10, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson: Lizards, moa, is it better to be smart or dumb

10 mins; July 10, 2025

Damian McKenzie: All Blacks back ahead of the second clash against France

5 mins; July 10, 2025

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Education Specialist on the need to update vocational skills and training

2 mins; July 10, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025

89 hours 54 mins; July 10, 2025

Paul Goodeve: Clarus CEO on the potential to import liquefied natural gas to bolster supplies

2 mins; July 10, 2025

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the anti-scam alliance, cracking down on digital scams

3 mins; July 10, 2025

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the expansion of Macraes gold mine in Otago

3 mins; July 10, 2025

Alice O'Connell: Former Women's Weekly Editor on the sale of well-known Kiwi magazines

3 mins; July 10, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Stop letting tech disrupt sport

1 min; July 09, 2025

Antonia Prebble: Kiwi Actress and Podcast host talks Outrageous Fortune and What Matters Most

11 mins; July 09, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025

89 hours 59 mins; July 09, 2025

Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on the sacking of Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner

3 mins; July 09, 2025

Stephen Knightly: RocketWerks Games CEO on the impact of the $160 million rebate for the industry

2 mins; July 09, 2025

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the beneficiary task force to deal with flood clean up

4 mins; July 09, 2025

Matt Whineray: Ministry for the Environment Independent Reference Group Chair on the need for the Govt to move away from natural hazard buyouts

2 mins; July 09, 2025

Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the lizards blocking the expansion of Central Otago's Macraes gold mine

4 mins; July 09, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery

5 mins; July 09, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan: What Chris Hipkins is doing to the Covid Inquiry

2 mins; July 08, 2025

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell talk Kiri Allan, FamilyBoost, Covid-19 inquiry

11 mins; July 08, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025

89 hours 52 mins; July 08, 2025

Paul Scofield: Canterbury Museum's Senior Curator of Natural History on the project planning to resurrect the Moa

3 mins; July 08, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the flash floods in Texas

4 mins; July 08, 2025

Steve Symon: Advisory Group for Organised Crime Chair on community involvement being needed to tackle crime

3 mins; July 08, 2025

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