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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.

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

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025

89 hours 53 mins; September 30, 2025

Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's plan for energy reform, procuring a Liquefied Natural Gas facility

5 mins; September 30, 2025

Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing Clinical Psychologist on the data showing faster access to mental health support

3 mins; September 30, 2025

Mike Collins: Business South CEO on the launch of the Invest Ōtepoti Dunedin plan

3 mins; September 30, 2025

Paula Bennett: Pharmac Chair on the medical device procurement responsibilities being shared with Health NZ

2 mins; September 30, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on Trump's threats of 100% tariffs on internationally made films

4 mins; September 30, 2025

Greg Carlstrom: The Economist Middle East Correspondent on Donald Trump's peace deal for Gaza

3 mins; September 30, 2025

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's reforms for the energy sector

4 mins; September 30, 2025

Mike's Minute: Some more woke-enforced nonsense reversed

2 mins; September 29, 2025

Cassie Henderson: Kiwi Singer on her new music, her journey in the music industry

12 mins; September 29, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025

90 hours 11 mins; September 29, 2025

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the report on the Reserve Bank's handling of Covid inflation

5 mins; September 29, 2025

Scott Weenink: NZ Cricket CEO on the potential of a New Zealand team joining the Big Bash league

2 mins; September 29, 2025

Philip Gregan: NZ Winegrowers CEO on the 2025 Annual Report and the state of the industry

3 mins; September 29, 2025

Andrea Conlan: Police Chief Operating Officer on the scrapped crime prevention initiatives for the 2025 Budget

2 mins; September 29, 2025

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on health targets improving in the last quarter

6 mins; September 29, 2025

Chris Penk: Building Minister on the changes to the earthquake-prone building system

2 mins; September 29, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025

89 hours 58 mins; September 28, 2025

Mike's Minute: NZ's Palestine call was logical and sensible

2 mins; September 28, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the All Blacks win over the Wallabies, Snoop Dogg at the AFL finals, and the latest updates from the Silver Ferns saga

11 mins; September 28, 2025

Christopher Luxon: PM explains government's stance on Palestinian recognition

9 mins; September 28, 2025

Mark Lister: Investment director for Craigs Investment Partners explains why the NZ dollar is suffering against the Australian dollar

4 mins; September 28, 2025

Linda Gradstein: CBS News correspondent in Jerusalem discusses knock-on effects from Palestinian recognition

3 mins; September 28, 2025

Amanda Malu: Education New Zealand Chief Executive says international student numbers are recovering

2 mins; September 28, 2025

Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President says prisons are short staffed and underfunded

2 mins; September 28, 2025

Mike's Minute: More bluster, or real change for the electricity sector?

2 mins; September 26, 2025

Mark the Week: Kimmel won the moral ground on free speech

2 mins; September 25, 2025

Mike's Minute: What a shocking week for Donald Trump

2 mins; September 25, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives an update on the ICE shooting in Texas

5 mins; September 25, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: All Blacks, the cost of a holiday, streaming subscriptions

10 mins; September 25, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025

90 hours 7 mins; September 25, 2025

Kate Scott: Horticulture NZ CEO on the call for tertiary education reform to match food and fibre sector demands

4 mins; September 25, 2025

Scott Robertson: All Blacks coach ahead of the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia

8 mins; September 25, 2025

Peter McBride: Fonterra Chair on the company's net profit rising by 13%

3 mins; September 25, 2025

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the number of active civil cases dropping by 20%

3 mins; September 25, 2025

Mike's Minute: We hope Anna Breman is a rockstar

2 mins; September 24, 2025

Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his year so far, the 2025 Chasing the Fox competition

7 mins; September 24, 2025

Chantelle Cole: NZ Game Development Sector Rebate Programme Director on jobs, revenue being on the rise

4 mins; September 24, 2025

Steve Devine: Former All Black on the world's first portable brain scanner for detecting concussions

3 mins; September 24, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025

90 hours 1 min; September 24, 2025

Maurice Williamson: Auckland City Councillor on the vote to adopt a new housing development plan

2 mins; September 24, 2025

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on Pharmac's savings to increase medicine access and New Zealand's stance on Palestine

8 mins; September 24, 2025

Callum McNeill: Detective Inspector on the massive cannabis busts in Operation Beryl

3 mins; September 24, 2025

Selva Baziki: Swedish economist on the appointment of Anna Breman as Reserve Bank Governor

3 mins; September 24, 2025

Mike's Minute: Here's how to help the economy through jobs

2 mins; September 23, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Secret Service dismantling a potential telecommunications threat in New York

3 mins; September 23, 2025

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Palestine, Mood of the Boardroom, residency pathways for skilled migrants

12 mins; September 23, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025

89 hours 57 mins; September 23, 2025

Neil Paviour-Smith: Forsyth Barr Managing Director on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom survey

5 mins; September 23, 2025

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