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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.

Winston Peters: Rail Minister on the Cook Strait Ferry project coming in under budget

3 mins; November 19, 2025

John Cameron: GP on the Government halting the prescription of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria

3 mins; November 19, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025

88 hours 24 mins; November 18, 2025

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Hutt Bridge scandal, Green's mining policy, environment policy

11 mins; November 18, 2025

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by half

3 mins; November 18, 2025

Nick Draper: Canterbury University Professor on their new protective headgear for junior rugby players

3 mins; November 18, 2025

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050

2 mins; November 18, 2025

Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on the effectiveness of the business start up grant

5 mins; November 18, 2025

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on drug tests revealing the increasing use of opioids in New Zealand

3 mins; November 18, 2025

Greg Durkin: Building and Construction ITO Director on less than 50% of apprentices completing their training

3 mins; November 18, 2025

Mike's Minute: This is why the govt shouldn't mess with markets

2 mins; November 18, 2025

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK Government's planned overhaul of the immigration system

7 mins; November 17, 2025

Mike's Minute: Can the Opportunity Party succeed?

2 mins; November 17, 2025

Malcolm Turnbull: Former Australian Prime Minister on relations with China and the US, Australian politics

17 mins; November 17, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025

88 hours 32 mins; November 17, 2025

Shane Maddren: Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park Manager on removing all TVs from its accommodation

3 mins; November 17, 2025

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the next phase of the Mental Health Response Change Programme

3 mins; November 17, 2025

Brad Pierce: Treadlite CEO on the first rubber road being constructed in Canterbury in January 2026

2 mins; November 17, 2025

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor of AgriScience on the potential impact of geopolitics on agricultural exports

2 mins; November 17, 2025

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashes emission charges on importers

4 mins; November 17, 2025

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on Uber drivers winning employment status through a Supreme Court ruling

3 mins; November 17, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025

88 hours 28 mins; November 16, 2025

Mike's Minute: Tariff backdown is a big win for NZ Inc.

1 min; November 16, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on the All Blacks, Tennis and a surprise appearance from Kate

11 mins; November 16, 2025

Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black comments on disappointing loss to England to end hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam

3 mins; November 16, 2025

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister stands firm against Labour's Capital Gains Tax

10 mins; November 16, 2025

John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act

2 mins; November 16, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses rollback of US tariffs on beef, offal and kiwifruit

3 mins; November 16, 2025

Dr. Angus Chambers: GenPro Chair voices concerns that a duopoly may be developing in our health sector

3 mins; November 16, 2025

Mike's Minute: Labour talks tough, but it rings hollow

1 min; November 14, 2025

Mark the Week: Winston has started stirring

2 mins; November 13, 2025

Mike's Minute: It's been an excellent economic week

2 mins; November 13, 2025

Digby Symons: University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering on

4 mins; November 13, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Pickleball, creatine, hayfever

11 mins; November 13, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025

88 hours 49 mins; November 13, 2025

Beauden Barrett: All Blacks First Five previews the clash against England at Twickenham

5 mins; November 13, 2025

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on tourism numbers returning to 88% of pre-Covid numbers

2 mins; November 13, 2025

Ellen MacGregor-Reid: New Secretary of Education on her appointment, intentions for the role

3 mins; November 13, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the US Government shutdown and it ending

4 mins; November 13, 2025

Andrew Body: Banking Expert on the Government adopting recommendations

2 mins; November 13, 2025

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading

3 mins; November 13, 2025

Mike's Minute: Why the increased cost of labour will hurt our economy

2 mins; November 12, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025

88 hours 31 mins; November 12, 2025

John Grisham: Bestselling author on writing, his latest novel 'The Widow'

12 mins; November 12, 2025

Natalie Christensen: Sauvignon 2027 Chair on the launch of the festival in February 2027

4 mins; November 12, 2025

Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner on the $1 million compensation for Auckland oyster farmers after a sewage spill in the Mahurangi River

3 mins; November 12, 2025

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on 12-month prescriptions being available from next year

5 mins; November 12, 2025

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the criticism of their upcoming fee increases

3 mins; November 12, 2025

Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the report into Jevon McSkimming and the future for Andrew Coster

6 mins; November 12, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025

88 hours 33 mins; November 11, 2025

Mike's Minute: Gun law debate ends in a whimper, not a bang

2 mins; November 11, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Senate approving a bill that could end the Government shutdown

4 mins; November 11, 2025

Dom Kalasih: Transporting New Zealand CEO on the increase of fees at Port of Auckland

3 mins; November 11, 2025

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the implementation of roadside drug testing

2 mins; November 11, 2025

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the latest McSkimming information, police culture

10 mins; November 11, 2025

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on hotel occupancy in Auckland reaching 100% due to major events

2 mins; November 11, 2025

Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners spokesperson on the changes to the Arms Act

3 mins; November 11, 2025

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the IPCA report into the handling of the McSkimming complaints

7 mins; November 11, 2025

Mike's Minute: The BBC scandal shakes the roots of journalism

2 mins; November 10, 2025

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC over accusations of bias

7 mins; November 10, 2025

Dimitrius Koloamatangi: Kiwi actor on his role as Dek in 'Predator: Badlands'

9 mins; November 10, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025

88 hours 19 mins; November 10, 2025

Brian Thompson: Addington Raceway CEO ahead of New Zealand Cup Day

2 mins; November 10, 2025

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the follow up report on reducing compliance costs for small businesses

2 mins; November 10, 2025

Gwyn Thurlow: Deerstalkers Association CEO on the expected changes to the Arms Act

1 min; November 10, 2025

Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO on the bank's annual profit reaching a record high of $2.53 billion

10 mins; November 10, 2025

Bayden Barber: Iwi Chairs Forum Spokesperson on the breakdown in Te Pāti Māori, the expelling of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris

4 mins; November 10, 2025

Dan Richardson: KR Construction Director on the concerns over whether townhouses are fit for purpose

3 mins; November 10, 2025

Mike's Minute: Bank margins are going up despite major profits

2 mins; November 09, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025

88 hours 36 mins; November 09, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on the All Blacks vs Scotland, Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix and the Brazilian GP

11 mins; November 09, 2025

Christopher Luxon: PM says a free trade agreement with India is on the table

11 mins; November 09, 2025

Stephen Hoadley: International relations expert on ongoing trade issues with Cook Islands

1 min; November 09, 2025

Jamie Bamford: Customs' Deputy Chief Executive of Operations says NZ is on the right track targeting organised crime

2 mins; November 09, 2025

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister says meth is a 'scourge on society'

3 mins; November 09, 2025

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency founder says businesses are still closing because of COVID

3 mins; November 09, 2025

Mike's Minute: ACC and the work from home legal case

1 min; November 07, 2025

Mark the Week: A good week for NZ Inc.

2 mins; November 06, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the delayed and cancelled flights as a result of the Government shutdown

4 mins; November 06, 2025

Mike's Minute: The PM lacked a backbone this week

2 mins; November 06, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua, Michelin stars, and bullying Mike

11 mins; November 06, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025

90 hours 20 mins; November 06, 2025

Damian McKenzie: All Blacks First Five previews the clash against Scotland

4 mins; November 06, 2025

Greg Peters: NZ Rugby League CEO on the Pacific Championship final between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa

3 mins; November 06, 2025

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Huntly deal and the Govt widening the scope of the $200m co-investment fund

3 mins; November 06, 2025

Bill Reinsch: Former US Under Secretary of Commerce on the Supreme Court decision around the legality of Trump's tariffs

2 mins; November 06, 2025

John Mckay: Screen Music and Sound Guild NZ Chair on the changes to film rebate settings

3 mins; November 06, 2025

Mike's Minute: Quality is recession proof

2 mins; November 05, 2025

David Cohen: Journalist and Author of the unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern, 'Jacinda: The Untold Stories'

10 mins; November 05, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025

89 hours 47 mins; November 05, 2025

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals CEO on securing a permit for a gold mine in central Otago

4 mins; November 05, 2025

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the increase in people taking sick leave

3 mins; November 05, 2025

Henry Olsen: US Pollster on Zohran Mamdani's landslide victory in the New York City Mayoral Election

7 mins; November 05, 2025

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the University of Auckland not issuing refunds for scrapped compulsory Waipapa Taumata Rau course

4 mins; November 05, 2025

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the unemployment rate reaching 5.3%

3 mins; November 05, 2025

Mike's Minute: You win in court but suffer financially - how does that work?

1 min; November 04, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025

90 hours 7 mins; November 04, 2025

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on a potential ban on homelessness, Te Pāti Māori, and police

12 mins; November 04, 2025

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government's new Fuel Security Plan

4 mins; November 04, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the death of former US Vice President Dick Cheney

4 mins; November 04, 2025

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