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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.

Ange Brady: NZ Pickleball Association Chair on this weekend's NZ Pickleball Open

3 mins; September 23, 2025

Erica Stanford: Immigration and Education Minister on the residency pathway for skilled migrants, missing the PPTA conference

7 mins; September 23, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Mood of the Boardroom survey

7 mins; September 23, 2025

Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on the changes to the 2003 Holidays Act

2 mins; September 23, 2025

Mike's Minute: The Salvation Army's claims about kids and food

2 mins; September 22, 2025

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on France formally recognising Palestine as a state

5 mins; September 22, 2025

Harper Finn: Kiwi musician on living in New York, his upcoming album 'Silo Park'

11 mins; September 22, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2025

90 hours 8 mins; September 22, 2025

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the partnership with BT Mining to supply coal to Huntly Power Station

6 mins; September 22, 2025

Chris Brandolino: NIWA Principal Scientist on the Cascade supercomputer aiming to increase weather forecast accuracy

3 mins; September 22, 2025

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act

2 mins; September 22, 2025

Andrew King: Rural Schools Leadership Association President on the $413 million investment into school infrastructure

2 mins; September 22, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic difficulties in Australia

3 mins; September 22, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2025

90 hours 2 mins; September 21, 2025

Mike's Minute: The U.S. supports free speech, until it doesn't

1 min; September 21, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the AFL semi finals, Liam Lawson's career-best finish, and the Black Ferns' exit from the Rugby World Cup

10 mins; September 21, 2025

Shane Jones: Resource Minister discusses the continued disruptions to the Taranaki seabed mining project

3 mins; September 21, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says New Zealand will make it's own decision on recognising Palestine

11 mins; September 21, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent shares the latest updates from Charlie Kirk memorial service

4 mins; September 21, 2025

Greg Owen: Co-founder of Stay Luxe Accommodation says there's a lack of supply in luxury accommodation

3 mins; September 21, 2025

Dr. Buzz Burrell: General Practice Aotearoa chair says $100million investment isn't enough

2 mins; September 21, 2025

Mike's Minute: If it's expensive, does buying local actually work?

2 mins; September 19, 2025

Mark the Week: The GDP figure was the icing on the rotten economic cake

3 mins; September 18, 2025

Mike's Minute: Who from the Reserve Bank will be held accountable?

1 min; September 18, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Programme pop quiz and school holiday plans

11 mins; September 18, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025

89 hours 10 mins; September 18, 2025

Dr Farah Palmer: Former Black Ferns Captain previews the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against Canada

2 mins; September 18, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Jimmy Kimmel's show being axed after his comments on the Charlie Kirk situation

4 mins; September 18, 2025

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on the continued strike action and rejected pay offer

4 mins; September 18, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP dropping 0.9%, a new Reserve Bank Governor

9 mins; September 18, 2025

Mark Patterson: Associate Agricultural Minister on promoting NZ wool at the Nanjing Woolmarket conference

3 mins; September 18, 2025

Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the GDP contracting 0.9%

6 mins; September 18, 2025

Mike's Minute: Compulsory KiwiSaver could be our answer to saving

2 mins; September 17, 2025

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK

5 mins; September 17, 2025

Jacob Douglas: Kiwi motorsport driver on his road to IndyCar, moving to the US to pursue racing

8 mins; September 17, 2025

Don Good: Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO on the new Air NZ domestic service between Hamilton and Christchurch

2 mins; September 17, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025

88 hours 33 mins; September 17, 2025

Paul Spain: Tech Commentator on Kiwi musicians boycotting Spotify

3 mins; September 17, 2025

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister unpacks what the foreign tourist levy is being spent on

2 mins; September 17, 2025

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the reduction in serious and persistent youth offending

3 mins; September 17, 2025

Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers Vice President on Environment Canterbury declaring a nitrate emergency

3 mins; September 17, 2025

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist ahead of today's GDP announcement

3 mins; September 17, 2025

Mike's Minute: NZ's response on the war changes nothing

1 min; September 16, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Tyler Robinson appearing in court for the shooting of Charlie Kirk

4 mins; September 16, 2025

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Te Pati Māori, protests, Auckland Harbour Bridge

11 mins; September 16, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025

87 hours 56 mins; September 16, 2025

Claire Robinson: Toi Mai Workforce Development Council CEO on the creative sector being the country's fourth-largest export industry

3 mins; September 16, 2025

Rob Walter: Black Caps Coach on the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia

3 mins; September 16, 2025

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on food prices increasing 5% in the 12 months to August

3 mins; September 16, 2025

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the Government's first aviation strategy

5 mins; September 16, 2025

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the report revealing the nursing shortage at hospitals

3 mins; September 16, 2025

Steve Cullen: Criminal defence lawyer on the chances of a prison sentence reaching an all-time high

2 mins; September 16, 2025

Mike's Minute: Labour is watching the Māori Party closely

1 min; September 15, 2025

Alan Davies: English Actor and Comedian on his career, new memoir 'White Male Stand-Up'

12 mins; September 15, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025

88 hours 39 mins; September 15, 2025

Elizabeth Heeg: Forest Owners Association CEO on the court order forcing forestry companies to clean up slash

3 mins; September 15, 2025

David Wilks: Wētā Workshop co-CEO and COO on the Memorandum of Understanding with Rukun

3 mins; September 15, 2025

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the services sector contracting for the 18th consecutive month

3 mins; September 15, 2025

Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the report that warns gas supplies could run out by 2029

3 mins; September 15, 2025

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the current rules around concerts at Eden Park

2 mins; September 15, 2025

Jacqueline Rowarth: DairyNZ Board Member on farmer confidence reaching its second highest point in the last decade

4 mins; September 15, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025

88 hours 44 mins; September 14, 2025

Mike's Minute: Noeline Taurua has been badly treated

2 mins; September 14, 2025

Sir John Kirwan: All Blacks legend on South Africa’s dominating game in Wellington

3 mins; September 14, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says recognition of Palestine is a 'complex issue'

10 mins; September 14, 2025

Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment Founder discusses what the event funding boost means for tourism

3 mins; September 14, 2025

Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President says prisons should have different standards to encourage rehabilitation

2 mins; September 14, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives latest updates on fallout from Charlie Kirk shooting

4 mins; September 14, 2025

Mike's Minute: Here's the truth on working from home

1 min; September 12, 2025

Mark the Week: The by-election was a bust on every level

2 mins; September 11, 2025

Mike's Minute: Charter schools starting to get their day in the sun

2 mins; September 11, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Noeline Taurua, marimbas, Mike's gift

9 mins; September 11, 2025

Major Richard Adams: New Zealand Army Lead on Uncrewed Aerial Systems on the Military International Drone Racing Tournament

3 mins; September 11, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025

88 hours 29 mins; September 11, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Charlie Kirk killing

4 mins; September 11, 2025

Nick Clark: Local Government Business Forum Secretary on the call for referendums for major council spending

3 mins; September 11, 2025

Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the State of the Sector Report, consumer confidence

2 mins; September 11, 2025

Mark Stewart: Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Director on the new, cheaper restoration plan

2 mins; September 11, 2025

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the subject refresh in the national curriculum

3 mins; September 11, 2025

Mike's Minute: Public support could be tipping away from teachers

2 mins; September 10, 2025

Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the results of the Mood of the CFO survey

4 mins; September 10, 2025

Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on finishing 6th in the NRL season, the upcoming playoffs

10 mins; September 10, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025

88 hours 11 mins; September 10, 2025

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the airline's expansion in the New Zealand market

3 mins; September 10, 2025

Mark Campbell: James Dyson Award Winner on his Lensare glasses for epilepsy and photophobia

4 mins; September 10, 2025

Matt Whineray: Netball New Zealand Board Chair on the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua

2 mins; September 10, 2025

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the changes to shoplifting offences, the High Court's ruling on Kim Dotcom's extradition

3 mins; September 10, 2025

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on the number of citizens leaving New Zealand

2 mins; September 10, 2025

Mike's Minute: The issue Hipkins has with the Māori Party

2 mins; September 09, 2025

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Tom Phillips situation, organised crime

11 mins; September 09, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025

88 hours 47 mins; September 09, 2025

Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO on the report looking at integrating domestic and international terminals

4 mins; September 09, 2025

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Board Chair on the record levels of red meat export prices

5 mins; September 09, 2025

Steve Symon: Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on their plan for tackling organised crime

4 mins; September 09, 2025

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the high number of students granted early leave exemptions

3 mins; September 09, 2025

Angus Chambers: General Practice Association Chair on the impact of the digital health service

2 mins; September 09, 2025

Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner calls to give the children of Tom Phillips space

2 mins; September 09, 2025

Mike's Minute: We need more transparency around the Reserve Bank

2 mins; September 08, 2025

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the Prime Minister being ousted in a vote of no confidence

5 mins; September 08, 2025

James Laughlin: High performance leadership coach on success, new book ‘Habits for High Performers’

10 mins; September 08, 2025

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