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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.

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses plan to increase tourism numbers

10 mins; August 24, 2025

Mike's Minute: There's no "silver bullet" solution to bringing in more banks

1 min; August 24, 2025

Sir Graham Henry: Former All-Blacks coach on the defeat in Buenos Aires to Los Pumas

3 mins; August 24, 2025

John Munro: Criminal defence lawyer discusses sentencing of 20-year-old that killed a friend in a car crash

2 mins; August 24, 2025

Tusha Penny: Assistant Police Commissioner discusses negative feedback on newly recruited officers

3 mins; August 24, 2025

James Doolan: Hotel Council Strategic Director on new hotel investments in Auckland and Wellington

3 mins; August 24, 2025

Mike's Minute: The teacher strike achieved nothing

2 mins; August 22, 2025

Mark the Week: Recalling Mallard was the move of the week

2 mins; August 21, 2025

Mike's Minute: We're still talking about working from home

1 min; August 21, 2025

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Wool Chair on the efforts to drive up the value of wool

2 mins; August 21, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Sir John Key: Super yachts, Warriors, ChatGPT

10 mins; August 21, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2025

90 hours 18 mins; August 21, 2025

Scott Robertson: All Blacks Coach on the squad named for the second Argentina clash

6 mins; August 21, 2025

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist on first home buyers entering the property market

3 mins; August 21, 2025

Darryn Webb: Air Force Chief on the $2.7 billion investment in the defence forces

3 mins; August 21, 2025

Bill Hodge: Retired Law Professor on the call to overhaul the Clean Slate Act

2 mins; August 21, 2025

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the proposed Interpol base in the Pacific

3 mins; August 21, 2025

Mike's Minute: We were more right than the Reserve Bank

2 mins; August 20, 2025

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on the impact of the latest OCR cut

2 mins; August 20, 2025

Nick Bryant: Former US Correspondent on the latest developments between Trump, Putin, Zelenskyy

11 mins; August 20, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2025

90 hours 0 mins; August 20, 2025

Jason Te Brake: Zespri CEO on the strong returns expected this kiwifruit season

3 mins; August 20, 2025

Robin Whyman: Dental Policy Director on the Dental Roadmap to address poor oral health

3 mins; August 20, 2025

Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR cut, inflation

7 mins; August 20, 2025

Andrew Hampton: SIS Director-General on threats to New Zealand, the public's role in identifying

4 mins; August 20, 2025

Mike's Minute: Why don't parents cop flak for our kid's education?

2 mins; August 19, 2025

Matt Redwood: Coffee on Queen co-owner on the Tasman District Council threatening fines for flags on the footpath

3 mins; August 19, 2025

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on the Covid Inquiry, Trevor Mallard

11 mins; August 19, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2025

90 hours 16 mins; August 19, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on his meetings in Saudi Arabia, the US regarding trade and tariffs

5 mins; August 19, 2025

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the Blues reportedly looking to play two Super Rugby games at Mt Smart Stadium

2 mins; August 19, 2025

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on the signs of recovery in the construction sector

3 mins; August 19, 2025

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on poor writing achievement in schools, Writing Action Plan

3 mins; August 19, 2025

Jerrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist seeks further OCR cuts ahead of today's announcement

3 mins; August 19, 2025

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Kier Starmer's role in the White House meetings regarding Ukraine

5 mins; August 18, 2025

Mike's Minute: The pay equity court case is a "show trial"

2 mins; August 18, 2025

Ryan Wood: Kiwi Supercars driver on his year so far, success in racing

10 mins; August 18, 2025

Karin Kos: Apiculture NZ CEO on the challenging times for the global honey sector

2 mins; August 18, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2025

90 hours 2 mins; August 18, 2025

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's full-year net profit

4 mins; August 18, 2025

Vaughan Mabee: Amisfield Executive Chef on being crowned Restaurant of the Year

3 mins; August 18, 2025

Lauren Tomasi: Channel 9 US Correspondent on the meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders

3 mins; August 18, 2025

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the shake up of building consents and liability

3 mins; August 18, 2025

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the rise in net profits for the year

3 mins; August 18, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2025

90 hours 1 min; August 17, 2025

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking to discuss the weekend's sports

11 mins; August 17, 2025

Mike's Minute: How did RNZ not know about this already?

2 mins; August 17, 2025

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Auckland Mayor's calls for bed night levy

10 mins; August 17, 2025

John Hart: Former All Blacks coach on the dominant victory over Argentina

3 mins; August 17, 2025

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist discusses the government's rapid increase in national debt

3 mins; August 17, 2025

Chris Quinn: Foodstuffs North Island Managing Director says consumers should look for 'better value' as grocery prises soar

3 mins; August 17, 2025

Thomas Scrimgeour: New Zealand could secure a place in the global AI economy with a sustainable data centre

3 mins; August 17, 2025

Mike's Minute: Stop putting the bill on the taxpayer

2 mins; August 15, 2025

Mark the Week: Visas are one of the bright spots of the week

2 mins; August 14, 2025

Mike's Minute: Central Govt's differing approach to local govt

1 min; August 14, 2025

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain previews the Warriors v Dragons clash

3 mins; August 14, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Sir John Key: Clothes, wine drinking, pickleball

11 mins; August 14, 2025

Will Jordan: All Blacks fullback previews the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

5 mins; August 14, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2025

90 hours 2 mins; August 14, 2025

Michael Quirke: Evolution Healthcare's Hospitals CEO on the increased use of robotic surgeries

3 mins; August 14, 2025

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on the declining sheep numbers, impact of carbon forestry

4 mins; August 14, 2025

Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University International Affairs Expert on the meeting between Trump and Putin

4 mins; August 14, 2025

Steve Symon: Organised Crime Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on the lack of information sharing in tackling transnational crime

2 mins; August 14, 2025

Mike's Minute: Ardern, Hipkins, Robertson - They should be ashamed of themselves

2 mins; August 13, 2025

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the US State Department's claims the UK is not a free country

5 mins; August 13, 2025

Gilbert Enoka: Former All Blacks mental skills coach on his philosophy, new book 'Become Unstoppable'

13 mins; August 13, 2025

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson on the Government's approach to carbon forestry

3 mins; August 13, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2025

90 hours 15 mins; August 13, 2025

Felicity Roxburgh: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on exports, impact of trade wars

3 mins; August 13, 2025

Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on the strike action from nurses and secondary school teachers

6 mins; August 13, 2025

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Level 1 achievement dropping while Level 2 and 3 improve

2 mins; August 13, 2025

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on why they're not fronting for the Covid-19 Inquiry

8 mins; August 13, 2025

Mike's Minute: Two obvious tips for Chris Hipkins

2 mins; August 12, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on average house prices falling

3 mins; August 12, 2025

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the boot camps' success, Willow-Jean Prime, Question Time

11 mins; August 12, 2025

Grant Dalton: Team New Zealand CEO on the new America's Cup rules

5 mins; August 12, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2025

90 hours 16 mins; August 12, 2025

Simon Huesser: Huski Co-Founder on the company's success

3 mins; August 12, 2025

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the Palestine Debate, Chlöe Swarbrick being barred from Parliament

5 mins; August 12, 2025

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the number of businesses reporting losses

2 mins; August 12, 2025

Andrew Eagles: Green Building Council CEO on increased heat pump use easing pressure on gas reserves

2 mins; August 12, 2025

Mike's Minute: You need an open mind for the pilot military academy programme

2 mins; August 11, 2025

Danny Luke: Skyline Enterprises COO on the tourism in Queenstown

3 mins; August 11, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2025

89 hours 44 mins; August 11, 2025

Lainey Wilson: Country music star discusses her career and success in the industry

12 mins; August 11, 2025

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Christchurch hosting the Super Round in 2026

4 mins; August 11, 2025

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on the viability of growing rice in New Zealand

3 mins; August 11, 2025

Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on Disney Cruise Line exiting New Zealand

2 mins; August 11, 2025

Tina Schirr: Business NZ Energy Council Executive Director on businesses being hit by surging gas prices

3 mins; August 11, 2025

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Minister on the decision to recognise Palestine as a state, call for further action

2 mins; August 11, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to discuss the weekend's sports

11 mins; August 10, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2025

89 hours 39 mins; August 10, 2025

Mike's Minute: The problem with local body elections

1 min; August 10, 2025

David Cooper: CEO and Director of Malcom Pacific Immigration discusses the two new work visas being introduced by the government

3 mins; August 10, 2025

Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister discusses his weekend in Queenstown with Aussie PM

9 mins; August 10, 2025

Matt Srhoj: Northland District Commander Superintendent discusses the extra police numbers needed to tackle violent crime

2 mins; August 10, 2025

Peter Spencer: Parkwind Country Manager looking at plans for offshore wind farms in South Taranaki

3 mins; August 10, 2025

Mike's Minute: Why not charge tourists to visit our hot spots?

2 mins; August 08, 2025

Mark the Week: 15% tariffs are the biggest blow of the week

2 mins; August 07, 2025

Mike's Minute: The Treasury report shows why Labour won't win the election

2 mins; August 07, 2025

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