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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.

Philip Gregan: NZ Winegrowers CEO on the harvest coming earlier in 2026

2 mins; March 03, 2026

Winston Peters: Minister of Foreign Affairs on the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel

6 mins; March 03, 2026

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on tourism spending reaching $46.6 billion

3 mins; March 03, 2026

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on the new rules faced by power companies to increase transparency

2 mins; March 03, 2026

Mike's Minute: What did the unions achieve?

1 min; March 02, 2026

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on France's plan to increase nuclear arsenal, geopolitical conflicts

5 mins; March 02, 2026

Lindsay Parkinson: Rose Family Estate CEO on the Wairau River 2025 Sauvignon Blanc making the World's Best Sommeliers' Selection for 2026

3 mins; March 02, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026

88 hours 59 mins; March 02, 2026

Joel Rubin: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on the conflict in the Middle East

5 mins; March 02, 2026

Liam Lawson: Kiwi Formula 1 Driver on his new car, previewing the Melbourne Grand Prix

12 mins; March 02, 2026

Todd McClay: Trade and Associate Foreign Minister on what the conflict between the US and Iran means for trade

3 mins; March 02, 2026

Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment Minister on the number of beneficiaries fulfilling their obligations

3 mins; March 02, 2026

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on consumer credit demand rising and arrears beginning to dip year on year

3 mins; March 02, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026

89 hours 11 mins; March 01, 2026

Mike's Minute: What's the answer to our child poverty issue?

2 mins; March 01, 2026

Michael Glading: NZ Open Tournament Director explains Government's role in funding the tournament

2 mins; March 01, 2026

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says he has never supported the Iranian regime

10 mins; March 01, 2026

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Adviser discusses importance of the Strait of Hormuz for international oil prices

2 mins; March 01, 2026

Gregg Carlstrom: The Economist's Middle East Correspondent says Iran is overstating it's military capabilities

4 mins; March 01, 2026

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff

4 mins; March 01, 2026

Mark the Week: New Zealand's turnaround is real

2 mins; February 26, 2026

Mike's Minute: Air NZ has issues and the turnaround is a way off

2 mins; February 26, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the continued tensions between Iran and the US

6 mins; February 26, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

89 hours 8 mins; February 26, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Speeding tickets and Producer Sam's bill at Cibo

10 mins; February 26, 2026

Callam Mitchell: Electric Avenue Managing Director on the festival's continuing success, impact on the economy

2 mins; February 26, 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the rising confidence in the housing market

4 mins; February 26, 2026

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the company's $40 million half-year loss

10 mins; February 26, 2026

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the efforts to reduce victims of crime

4 mins; February 26, 2026

Mike's Minute: The political divide on homelessness

1 min; February 25, 2026

Scott McLaughlin: Kiwi IndyCar driver ahead of the 2026 season

10 mins; February 25, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

88 hours 52 mins; February 25, 2026

Alex Kendall: Wayve CEO on securing $1.5 billion to roll out their self-driving technology commercially

8 mins; February 25, 2026

Jos Ruffell: Garage Project Brewery Co-Owner blames government taxes for beer consumption falling by 10%

3 mins; February 25, 2026

John Zogby: Political Author and Pollster on Donald Trump's State of the Union speech

3 mins; February 25, 2026

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the use of Ōhakea as an alternative runway for commercial flights, loans

3 mins; February 25, 2026

Campbell Parker: Dairy NZ CEO on the industry's highest production and export earnings ever

2 mins; February 25, 2026

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the Reserve Bank's push for banks to provide cash services

5 mins; February 25, 2026

Mike's Minute: What's not being said about pay equity

1 min; February 24, 2026

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Albanese being evacuated from official residence, Royal Commission into anti-Semitism

6 mins; February 24, 2026

Mick Riley: Forever Harvest Co-Founder on their efforts to cultivate lab-grown fruit and nuts year round

3 mins; February 24, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the move on orders

9 mins; February 24, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026

89 hours 5 mins; February 24, 2026

Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on the legal cases against Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the calls to remove Andrew from succession

3 mins; February 24, 2026

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the departure of Mitch Barnett on compassionate grounds

5 mins; February 24, 2026

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the city's bus lanes raking in nearly $6 million in fines

1 min; February 24, 2026

Geoffrey Sayer: MediMap Director on the breach of their medical platform

4 mins; February 24, 2026

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on primary principals striking a pay deal, primary teachers still holding off

4 mins; February 24, 2026

Mike's Minute: Good or bad story at university?

2 mins; February 23, 2026

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Peter Mandelson

6 mins; February 23, 2026

Andy Wilman: Co-creator and EP of Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm

12 mins; February 23, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

88 hours 53 mins; February 23, 2026

James Evans: Airways New Zealand GM of Commercial Manager

3 mins; February 23, 2026

Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador to New Zealand on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

8 mins; February 23, 2026

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Bunnings teaming up with Uber Eats

2 mins; February 23, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government buying $200 million in new Genesis shares

4 mins; February 23, 2026

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on rising sales in the retail sector

2 mins; February 23, 2026

Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University Vaping Researcher on the concerns over the free vape programme for smokers

3 mins; February 23, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

88 hours 26 mins; February 22, 2026

Mike's Minute: It's about time we had move-on orders

1 min; February 22, 2026

Ricki Herbert: Former Phoenix and All Whites coach discusses sudden exit of Phoenixs' coach

1 min; February 22, 2026

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs, 'Move-on order' and Auckland Housing

10 mins; February 22, 2026

Steve Watt: President of the Police Association voices doubts over new 'move on' order

3 mins; February 22, 2026

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of Trump's revised tariffs

3 mins; February 22, 2026

Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track

3 mins; February 22, 2026

Mike's Minute: The job story is more than just a headline

2 mins; February 20, 2026

Mark the Week: The seeds of the Warriors' success are there

2 mins; February 19, 2026

Mike's Minute: This is why the real issues get ignored

1 min; February 19, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Intermittent fasting, Te Huia, unlimited restaurant vouchers

11 mins; February 19, 2026

Taylor Campbell: Sunday Drive Director on the Ayrburn Classic 2026

4 mins; February 19, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026

89 hours 1 min; February 19, 2026

Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport legend ahead of opening Supercars round in Sydney

6 mins; February 19, 2026

Angela Strange: Waikato Regional Council Transport Committee Chair on the Te Huia service being extended to 2027

3 mins; February 19, 2026

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the effectiveness of the new visa pathway for Chinese and Pacific travellers

3 mins; February 19, 2026

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group Director on the Government revising their Auckland housing intensification plan down to 1.6 million homes

3 mins; February 19, 2026

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the halting of the cultural skills framework for army personnel

4 mins; February 19, 2026

Mike's Minute: The employment law changes are fine

2 mins; February 18, 2026

Corey Kent: Country Singer on the growth of his country career, performing with Willie Nelson

11 mins; February 18, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026

89 hours 7 mins; February 18, 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%

3 mins; February 18, 2026

Aaran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor CEO on the review into children's safety since the death of Malachi Subecz

2 mins; February 18, 2026

Glen Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the workplace testing results showing increased use of cocaine

2 mins; February 18, 2026

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on job ads rising 11.7% year on year

4 mins; February 18, 2026

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being held steady at 2.25%

6 mins; February 18, 2026

Mike's Minute: The Labour Party needs to get serious

2 mins; February 17, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson

6 mins; February 17, 2026

Ratu Mataira: OpenStar Technologies CEO on their successful step towards nuclear fusion

3 mins; February 17, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the India FTA, the National Infrastructure Plan, and polls

11 mins; February 17, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026

89 hours 0 mins; February 17, 2026

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the expectation the Official Cash Rate will be held at 2.25%

2 mins; February 17, 2026

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Infrastructure Commission's 30 year plan, a toll on the Auckland Harbour Bridge

4 mins; February 17, 2026

Matt Whineray: Outgoing Netball NZ Chair on the resignations from the board, the handling of the Silver Ferns coaching saga

5 mins; February 17, 2026

Murray Robertson: Downer Managing Director on the new Resilience Index naming Auckland and Northland as the most vulnerable regions

2 mins; February 17, 2026

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group Chair on food price inflation rising to 4.6% annually

3 mins; February 17, 2026

Mike's Minute: This court case is outrageously political

2 mins; February 16, 2026

Melissa Leong: Australian TV host, food critic, and writer on people's love of cooking shows, 'Taste of Art'

11 mins; February 16, 2026

Alex Flint: Body Torque Gym Founder on the review finding intermittent fasting is no more effective than typical weight loss diets

3 mins; February 16, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026

88 hours 52 mins; February 16, 2026

Melanie Brown: Kiwi Chef and NZ Lamb Ambassador on the performance of NZ lamb in the UK

3 mins; February 16, 2026

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company reporting a 44% rise in net profit

4 mins; February 16, 2026

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