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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.

Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026

90 hours 30 mins; January 29, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Bruce Springsteen, Judith Collins, smashing rackets

12 mins; January 29, 2026

Liam Sceats: Kiwi Grand Prix Champion on his wildcard entry into the 70th NZ Grand Prix

6 mins; January 29, 2026

Andy Horne: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation and Insurance Partner on AA pausing new insurance policies for properties in Westport

2 mins; January 29, 2026

Greg Fleming: National MP on the cross party support for the Modern Slavery Bill

2 mins; January 29, 2026

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the India Free Trade Agreement and NZ First pulling support

4 mins; January 29, 2026

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the economic recovery looking unconvincing

4 mins; January 29, 2026

Mike's Minute: Build what is wanted and housing can't fail

1 min; January 28, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026

90 hours 28 mins; January 28, 2026

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the growing outrage over ICE's presence at the upcoming Winter Olympics

4 mins; January 28, 2026

Brad Thorn: Rugby legend on the value of hard work, career, 'Champions Do Extra'

12 mins; January 28, 2026

Nic Smith: Victoria University Vice-Chancellor on the new Uni Exchange Aotearoa programme

3 mins; January 28, 2026

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on their house price inflation forecast being revised down to 2%

3 mins; January 28, 2026

Ian Powell: Health Commentator on ambulance demand reaching a record high in 2025

3 mins; January 28, 2026

Judith Collins: Senior National MP on her resignation from politics after 24 years

8 mins; January 28, 2026

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the Fees Free scheme failing to reach disadvantaged students

3 mins; January 28, 2026

Mike's Minute: Why we should, and shouldn't, pay attention to polls

2 mins; January 27, 2026

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the record breaking heatwave in the southeast

6 mins; January 27, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the second shooting in Minneapolis, ICE protests

5 mins; January 27, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026

90 hours 21 mins; January 27, 2026

Politics Wednesday with Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen: Polls, Inquiry into the Mount Maunganui landslide, India FTA

11 mins; January 27, 2026

Sam Vye: SYOS Aerospace CEO on the company being invited by the UK Ministry of Defence to design futuristic helicopter drones

4 mins; January 27, 2026

Stacey Wood: Broadcasting Standards Authority CEO on the call for legislative reform

4 mins; January 27, 2026

Chris Penk: Associate Emergency Management Minister on the funding for storm hit regions, Inquiry into the Mount Maunganui landslide

3 mins; January 27, 2026

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into the Manage My Health data breach

2 mins; January 27, 2026

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the plans for housing intensification in Auckland

3 mins; January 27, 2026

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on Michael Hill reporting its first positive result in over two years

3 mins; January 27, 2026

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Parliament voting on a bill banning social media for under-15s

5 mins; January 26, 2026

Mike's Minute: My first election year prediction

2 mins; January 26, 2026

Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B Frontman on their summer concerts, first Auckland show in 4 years

9 mins; January 26, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026

89 hours 57 mins; January 26, 2026

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby Interim CEO on the search for a new All Blacks coach

3 mins; January 26, 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the support and recovery funding for areas impacted by severe weather

9 mins; January 26, 2026

Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority CEO on the report finding smart controllers and off peak usage could save billions in energy costs

3 mins; January 26, 2026

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on the new passport rules for British-NZ dual nationals

3 mins; January 26, 2026

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the resignations of three of five of the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group members

2 mins; January 26, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026

90 hours 0 mins; January 25, 2026

Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father comments on son's stunning athletics achievement

3 mins; January 25, 2026

Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Managing Director comments on renters being rejected for owning pets

2 mins; January 25, 2026

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist says Airbnb restrictions are not the answer to more housing in Queenstown

2 mins; January 25, 2026

Mahe Drysdale: Mayor of Tauranga hopeful that recovery efforts will resume today following spells of bad weather

6 mins; January 25, 2026

Cam Winter: Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate Founder and Managing Director discusses overseas buyers purchasing homes in Queenstown

4 mins; January 25, 2026

Mark the Week: Trump's an infuriating mix of effective and insane

2 mins; January 22, 2026

Mike's Minute: ACC is being scammed, but it can be fixed

2 mins; January 22, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest developments around Trump and Greenland

5 mins; January 22, 2026

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ACC and Kate's pickleball injury, and marriage and anniversaries

11 mins; January 22, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026

90 hours 26 mins; January 22, 2026

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on tourism numbers reaching the highest point in over five years

3 mins; January 22, 2026

Dr Elizabeth Heeg: Forest Owners Association CEO on the Government proposing further cost reductions under the Emissions Trading Scheme

2 mins; January 22, 2026

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of the inflation rate announcement for Q4

3 mins; January 22, 2026

Megan Main: ACC CEO on the organisation's plan to dig itself out of a fiscal hole

6 mins; January 22, 2026

Quentin Smith: Queenstown Lakes Deputy Mayor on a McDonald's getting greenlit in Wanaka

3 mins; January 22, 2026

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on the rescue efforts after the landslide at Mount Maunganui

2 mins; January 22, 2026

Mike's Minute: An ode to Dunedin

1 min; January 21, 2026

Jeremy Corbett: Kiwi Comedian talks comedy, success, and 18 seasons of 7 Days

11 mins; January 21, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026

90 hours 23 mins; January 21, 2026

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the reports of record high hydro inflows

4 mins; January 21, 2026

Mimi Becker: 9News Europe Correspondent on Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos

3 mins; January 21, 2026

Tony Brown: Springboks Assistant Coach on the All Blacks coaching saga, Scott Robertson's departure

7 mins; January 21, 2026

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest job data, state of the economy

2 mins; January 21, 2026

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on Fonterra expanding its organics programme to the South Island

2 mins; January 21, 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's continued demands to acquire Greenland

4 mins; January 20, 2026

Mike's Minute: Election issues are already popping up

1 min; January 20, 2026

Aimee McCammon: Pic's Peanut Butter CEO on the company reaching 41% market share in NZ

3 mins; January 20, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026

90 hours 8 mins; January 20, 2026

Sir Jim Mann: Otago University Professor of Medicine and Human Nutrition on the push to make dietary fibre an essential nutrient

3 mins; January 20, 2026

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on Fletcher Building selling its construction arm to Vinci

2 mins; January 20, 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk severe weather, caucus retreats, housing intensification

11 mins; January 20, 2026

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the number of New Zealanders with university degrees

4 mins; January 20, 2026

Matthew Hague: Lawyer and former police officer on the Inquiry into Tom Phillips' disappearance

1 min; January 20, 2026

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the growth in the services sector for the first time in two years

3 mins; January 20, 2026

Mike's Minute: Should Anna Breman be in trouble?

2 mins; January 19, 2026

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the Conservative MPs joining up with Reform UK

7 mins; January 19, 2026

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on European leaders' handling of Trump's attempts to take control of Greenland

4 mins; January 19, 2026

Blair Tuke: Black Foils Co-CEO on the growth of Sail GP

13 mins; January 19, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026

90 hours 3 mins; January 19, 2026

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the energy companies applying for oil and gas exploration permits

3 mins; January 19, 2026

Rohan West: Tennis Auckland CEO on the timeline for the new ASB Classic covered court

3 mins; January 19, 2026

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the need for care when changing the retirement age

4 mins; January 19, 2026

Troy Churton: Orākei Local Board Planning Portfolio Lead on the Government looking at changing the Auckland housing intensification plans

3 mins; January 19, 2026

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the rise in teaching vacancies

3 mins; January 19, 2026

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgage Brokers CEO on ANZ raising its floating home loan rate

3 mins; January 19, 2026

Mike Hosking: What a year 2026 is going to be

2 mins; January 19, 2026

Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026

90 hours 31 mins; January 18, 2026

Mike's Minute: I still have questions over Razor's departure

2 mins; January 18, 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Summer Cricket, Usman Khawaja and the Australian Open

12 mins; January 18, 2026

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says his State of the Nation speech will focus on his plan for the country's future

9 mins; January 18, 2026

Andrew Rettman: Observer Foreign Editor says European leaders scoping out wiggle-room in Trump's bid for Greenland

2 mins; January 18, 2026

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says Kiwis aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers

4 mins; January 18, 2026

David Cooper: New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive says Kiwis are crossing the ditch without doing their homework

4 mins; January 18, 2026

Best of 2025: Chris Hipkins defends decision not to front Covid Inquiry on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

8 mins; January 12, 2026

Best of 2025: Mike's Minute - Here's the truth on working from home

1 min; January 10, 2026

Best of 2025: Kate calls out Mike during Wrapping the Week on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

10 mins; January 09, 2026

Best of 2025: Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview since coaching saga began on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

9 mins; January 08, 2026

Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week with "some rando", Sir John Key

11 mins; January 06, 2026

Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Coffee snobs and how 60 differs to 40

10 mins; January 04, 2026

Best of 2025: Ed Sheeran talks his career, fame, and 2026 Loop Tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

11 mins; January 03, 2026

Best of 2025: New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

13 mins; January 02, 2026

Best of 2025: Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

12 mins; January 01, 2026

Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

13 mins; December 30, 2025

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