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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.

Hamish Kerr: Kiwi high jumper on winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Halberg Awards

5 mins; February 16, 2026

Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Aotearoa CEO on the sector's contribution to the economy, the opening of the new Auckland International Convention Centre

3 mins; February 16, 2026

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail confidence reaching a two year high

2 mins; February 16, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026

88 hours 51 mins; February 15, 2026

Mike's Minute: A mindset shift is needed to recapture our brightest

2 mins; February 15, 2026

Mark Orams: AUT Sailing Professor discusses dramatic crash between Black Foils and French sailing team

2 mins; February 15, 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss State of Origin, Super Rugby and F1

11 mins; February 15, 2026

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister responds to calls for clarity from the opposition around India trade agreement

7 mins; February 15, 2026

David Seymour: ACT Leader supports proposal to reduce the number of ministers

3 mins; February 15, 2026

Nick Sautner: CEO of Eden Park sets new standards to better align with global venues

2 mins; February 15, 2026

Mike's Minute: Greg Foran is back where he belongs

2 mins; February 13, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026

89 hours 13 mins; February 12, 2026

Mike's Minute: March 6th is the start of redemption

2 mins; February 12, 2026

Mark the Week: Spot the sport going places

11 mins; February 12, 2026

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO talks ahead of this weekend's start to the season

2 mins; February 12, 2026

Sir Russell Coutts: SailGP CEO looking forward to Black Foils bounce back after rough start in Perth

4 mins; February 12, 2026

Leann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive says shared ambition is key to region's success

2 mins; February 12, 2026

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister seeking explanation from Oranga Tamariki over 'paid cultural leave'

4 mins; February 12, 2026

Graham Leaming: Skellerup Chief Executive celebrates record first half net profit amid tariff worries

3 mins; February 12, 2026

Mike's Minute: Here's why we need the LNG facility

2 mins; February 11, 2026

Maren Morris: Country pop artist talks her career growth, Dreamsicle tour

12 mins; February 11, 2026

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the MYOB report revealing the increasing work for SMEs

3 mins; February 11, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026

88 hours 30 mins; February 11, 2026

Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO on the All Whites locking in a pre-World Cup clash against England

3 mins; February 11, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the inquiry into the Reserve Bank's decisions during Covid, banking

7 mins; February 11, 2026

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the call to halt increases on the draught beer excise tax

2 mins; February 11, 2026

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the focus of the 2026 Economics Forum

3 mins; February 11, 2026

Geof Mortlock: Former Reserve Bank senior staffer on the inquiry into the Reserve Bank's decisions during Covid

3 mins; February 11, 2026

Mike's Minute: The issue we have in rural New Zealand

2 mins; February 10, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the retail crime advisory group, the LNG facility, and the latest in the House

10 mins; February 10, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026

88 hours 53 mins; February 10, 2026

Brianne West: Ethique founder and former CEO on the world's first waste-free drinks company Incrediballs

3 mins; February 10, 2026

James Doolan: Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director on Holiday Inn Express & Suites relaunching as voco Queenstown

2 mins; February 10, 2026

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott: Kiwi Olympic Snowboarder on winning Silver in the Big Air event, New Zealand's success in the games so far

5 mins; February 10, 2026

Paul Barber: Salvation Army Analyst on the results of the State of the Nation report for 2026

5 mins; February 10, 2026

Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on the early disbanding of the group

2 mins; February 10, 2026

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the Free Trade Agreement with India

4 mins; February 10, 2026

Mike's Minute: KiwiSaver, success and competition

2 mins; February 09, 2026

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the high-intensity military drills

5 mins; February 09, 2026

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the mounting pressure on Kier Starmer to resign as Prime Minister

8 mins; February 09, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 10 February 2026

88 hours 59 mins; February 09, 2026

Thomas Coyle: Specialist Crime Scene Investigator on forensic science, new book ‘The Dead Speak: My Life in Forensics’

10 mins; February 09, 2026

Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the proposed plan for a LNG import facility

6 mins; February 09, 2026

Paul Paynter: Yummy Fruit Company General Manager on the quantity of preserved peaches coming in from China

6 mins; February 09, 2026

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's proposed investment into a liquefied natural gas import facility

3 mins; February 09, 2026

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on half the Crown Regional Holdings investments risking defaulting

4 mins; February 09, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 09 February 2026

88 hours 51 mins; February 08, 2026

Andrew Saville: Sports talker shows off stunning new outfit

1 min; February 08, 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss T20, Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl

12 mins; February 08, 2026

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister remains hopeful for a fall in unemployment

10 mins; February 08, 2026

David Seymour: Deputy PM and Associate Education Minister insists education has improved, despite workforce challenges

2 mins; February 08, 2026

John Munro: Barrister says jury system is fundamental despite some flaws

3 mins; February 08, 2026

Josie Vidal: Minerals Council Chief Executive says blocking Taranaki seabed mining does New Zealand no favours

4 mins; February 08, 2026

Richard Arnold: US correspondent chats Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and the backlash towards Bill Gates' Epstein ties

5 mins; February 05, 2026

Gillian Blythe: Water NZ CEO on the need to invest in water infrastructure

5 mins; February 05, 2026

Chris Hipkins: Opposition leader on co-governance, equal opportunity, and embracing te reo

4 mins; February 05, 2026

Steve Cullen: Criminal defence lawyer explains Christchurch Terror attacker's return to court despite guilty plea

7 mins; February 05, 2026

Al Gillespie: International Law Professor says a new arms race could arise as nuclear-weapons treaty expires

2 mins; February 05, 2026

Marty Toomey: NZ Team Chef de Mission chats Winter Olympics 2026 hopes ahead of opening ceremony

12 mins; February 05, 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist chats US dollar, European interest rates, and global dairy trade

6 mins; February 05, 2026

Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister addresses heckling during Waitangi Day speeches

6 mins; February 05, 2026

Mark the Week: Brian Tamaki broke the camel's back

2 mins; February 04, 2026

Mike's Minute: The unemployment rate dazed the Government

2 mins; February 04, 2026

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest fallout from the Mandelson-Epstein allegations

7 mins; February 04, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Jobs, flights, and wedding gifts

10 mins; February 04, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2026

89 hours 5 mins; February 04, 2026

Mike Casey: Electric Cherries Founder on the season and the Mike Hosking Cherry Tree

3 mins; February 04, 2026

Marty Toomey: New Zealand Chef de Mission on medal hopes heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics

5 mins; February 04, 2026

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on raw sewage leaking into Tarakena Bay due to failure at the Moa Point Treatment Plant

3 mins; February 04, 2026

Willy Leferink: Synlait Supplier on the company's expected $77-82 million half-year loss

3 mins; February 04, 2026

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the unemployment rate rising to 5.4%

3 mins; February 04, 2026

Mike's Minute: There's no way the NZRU rumour is real, right?

2 mins; February 03, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's call to nationalise elections

5 mins; February 03, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026

89 hours 12 mins; February 03, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Peeni Henare's resignation, Labour and Green press conference, Waitangi

11 mins; February 03, 2026

Scott Tasker: Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer on the reinstating of direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok

2 mins; February 03, 2026

Omar Hassanein: International Rugby Players’ Association CEO on the opening match of the 2027 Rugby World Cup being Australia v Hong Kong

3 mins; February 03, 2026

Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the challenges facing the sector

3 mins; February 03, 2026

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on their expectation unemployment will fall slightly to 5.2%

2 mins; February 03, 2026

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the overhaul of the drivers licensing system

4 mins; February 03, 2026

Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the increasing number of townhouses and apartments being built

3 mins; February 03, 2026

Mike's Minute: There are more good news, than bad, hospo stories

2 mins; February 02, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026

89 hours 31 mins; February 02, 2026

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest Epstein allegations around Lord Peter Mandelson

8 mins; February 02, 2026

Chris Kohler: 9News Finance Editor, Author, Influencer on saving money, his book 'How They Get You'

11 mins; February 02, 2026

Kelly Seaburg: New Shoots Children's Centre Director on the growing number of new entrants lacking basic skills

3 mins; February 02, 2026

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor says alcohol licensing laws are over the top

3 mins; February 02, 2026

Antigone Davis: Meta's Global Head of Safety on youth social media bans and safety

11 mins; February 02, 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the number of fixed-rate loans coming up for renewal

3 mins; February 02, 2026

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new style of school reports for junior education

3 mins; February 02, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026

89 hours 5 mins; February 01, 2026

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator discusses latest batch of Epstein emails released

3 mins; February 01, 2026

Sam Ruthe: Teen athletics prodigy celebrates record-breaking mile run

3 mins; February 01, 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says government had 'up front' concerns about Trump's Board of Peace

10 mins; February 01, 2026

Darrin Bull: ADHD New Zealand spokesperson discusses changes to prescription law

2 mins; February 01, 2026

Rebecca Styles: Consumer NZ Investigative Team Lead discusses multi-cover discounts on insurance policies

3 mins; February 01, 2026

Mike's Minute: America might be able to help in the Pacific

2 mins; January 30, 2026

Mark the Week: NZR is overthinking the All Blacks coach

2 mins; January 29, 2026

Mike's Minute: A reality check for the Government on climate hit areas

1 min; January 29, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Tom Homan's first comments around Minneapolis, plan to wind-down ICE's presence in the city

4 mins; January 29, 2026

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