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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.

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the potential ban on homelessness in city centres

3 mins; November 04, 2025

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the unemployment rate being expected to hit 5.3%

3 mins; November 04, 2025

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the proposal to increase the number of concerts at Eden Park

2 mins; November 04, 2025

Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association on the increase in new vehicle registrations

3 mins; November 04, 2025

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the arrests of those involved in the Louvre heist

4 mins; November 03, 2025

Mike's Minute: Is NZ full of chronic pessimists?

2 mins; November 03, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025

89 hours 43 mins; November 03, 2025

Liam Lawson: Kiwi F1 Driver on his season so far and his future in Formula 1

11 mins; November 03, 2025

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in residential building consents

1 min; November 03, 2025

Brent Thomson: Former champion jockey ahead of the 165th Melbourne Cup

4 mins; November 03, 2025

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on scrapping the requirement for schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi

6 mins; November 03, 2025

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on lending data increasing year-on-year

3 mins; November 03, 2025

Gabby Lewis: Criminologist on growing threat of fraud and scam networks to New Zealanders

4 mins; November 03, 2025

Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal is Running Roughshod

2 mins; November 02, 2025

Mike's Second Part of interview with Dame Noeline Taurua

4 mins; November 02, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025

89 hours 56 mins; November 02, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on Dame Noeline Taurua's return, Auckland FC's empty seats and the Dodgers

11 mins; November 02, 2025

Chris Luxon: PM discusses APEC tour and his hopes for a game of golf with President Trump

9 mins; November 02, 2025

Dame Noeline Taurua: Reinstated Silver Ferns coach gives her first interview since the saga

9 mins; November 02, 2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on government shut down, food benefit cuts and steep insurance prices

4 mins; November 02, 2025

Blake Lepper: Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery comments on government adding 140 hospital beds across NZ

3 mins; November 02, 2025

Mike's Minute: Paul Goldsmith cannot regulate the internet

2 mins; October 31, 2025

Mike's Minute: More MP's? What on Earth are they thinking?

1 min; October 30, 2025

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Men's fashion and Glenn's 30 year anniversary

10 mins; October 30, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025

89 hours 55 mins; October 30, 2025

Mark the Week: Fonterra's mega-sale and the Noeline Taurua saga

2 mins; October 30, 2025

Tony Quinn: Founder of National Racing Group Promotions discusses motorsport weekend at Hampton Downs

6 mins; October 30, 2025

Shane O'Brien: REINZ Director and Rural Spokesperson comments on 'farm sales' across the country

3 mins; October 30, 2025

Colin Bond: Chief Executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers on the final charter for Kiwifruit season

3 mins; October 30, 2025

Edward Lucas: Centre for European Policy Analysis Security Analyst says nuclear testing would be destabilising

2 mins; October 30, 2025

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive relieved to see farmers backing Lactalis sale

3 mins; October 30, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025

89 hours 48 mins; October 29, 2025

Mike's Minute: Bill Gates said what many of us have been thinking

2 mins; October 29, 2025

Tobias Tohill: Board Director of New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment discusses Government's strong words against migrant workers

5 mins; October 29, 2025

Ali Adams: Christchurch NZ Chief Executive comments on the city's positive momentum

3 mins; October 29, 2025

Simon Ansley: Head of Foreign Director Investment for Invest New Zealand discusses new investments in energy infrastructure

2 mins; October 29, 2025

Lee Marshall: CEO of MTA comments on proposed changes to WOF system

2 mins; October 29, 2025

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair says farmers are thinking long term

3 mins; October 29, 2025

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister says the government is clamping down on arriving travellers

4 mins; October 29, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025

89 hours 44 mins; October 28, 2025

Yvette McCausland-Durie: Netball New Zealand Head Coach discusses constellation cup chances

3 mins; October 28, 2025

Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO and Founder reflects on 20 years of operation

9 mins; October 28, 2025

Megan Main: ACC Chief Executive says removing people from long-term claims pool will encourage returns to workforce

3 mins; October 28, 2025

Erica Stanford: Education Minister's hopes new curriculum will close education equity gap.

5 mins; October 28, 2025

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist breaks down Labour's Capital Gains Tax

3 mins; October 28, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025

90 hours 15 mins; October 27, 2025

Mike's Minute: Winston tells it like it is on courts

1 min; October 27, 2025

Bob McMurray: Former McLaren race member and NZ Motorsport Expert on Liam Lawson's difficult weekend in Mexico

3 mins; October 27, 2025

Tracey Martin: Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association on government's focus on aged care reform

2 mins; October 27, 2025

Christopher Luxon: PM discusses ASEAN summit to finalise 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'

8 mins; October 27, 2025

Catherine Field: Newstalk ZB reporter in Paris on arrests made following Louvre heist

5 mins; October 27, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of ASEAN summitt on NZ-South East Asia trade relations

3 mins; October 27, 2025

Rene de Monchy: Chief Executive of Tourism NZ comments on positive new numbers

3 mins; October 27, 2025

Mark the Week: Labour's election policies and the mega strikes

10 mins; October 23, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025

90 hours 10 mins; October 23, 2025

Joseph Parker: Heavyweight boxer talks ahead of next fight in London

6 mins; October 23, 2025

Justin Marshall: Former Former All Black comments on attack coach Jason Holland stepping down

3 mins; October 23, 2025

Mike's Minute: Labour's report card for the week

2 mins; October 23, 2025

Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister comments on Australia's alliance with Papua New Guinea

2 mins; October 23, 2025

Sir Brian Roche: Public Services Commissioner says it's time to get back to negotiations with strikers

3 mins; October 23, 2025

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says New Zealand's economy could benefit from Fonterra sale

3 mins; October 23, 2025

Mike's Minute: The CRD was always counter-productive

2 mins; October 22, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025

90 hours 12 mins; October 22, 2025

Nikhil Ravishankar: New CEO of Air New Zealand says airline will only fly if it's safe as weather causes mass cancellations

13 mins; October 22, 2025

Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador to New Zealand comments on high-level business summit between NZ and EU

2 mins; October 22, 2025

Brian Cox: Executive officer of bioenergy association discusses the Government's new energy plan

4 mins; October 22, 2025

Jason Te Brake: Zespri Chief Executive on successful court case against unauthorised production of kiwifruit

3 mins; October 22, 2025

Sir Don McKinnon: Former Deputy Prime Minister to Jim Bolger comments on the late Prime Minister's funeral

3 mins; October 22, 2025

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says health and education unions need to be realistic about pay

4 mins; October 22, 2025

Mike's Minute: Has protest lost it's impact?

2 mins; October 21, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025

90 hours 6 mins; October 21, 2025

John Allen: Chief Ombudsman comments on record-high number of complaints made against government

4 mins; October 21, 2025

Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor's new report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly

2 mins; October 21, 2025

Karen Chhour: Children's minister says tougher consequences are keeping youths away from crime.

2 mins; October 21, 2025

Paul Goldsmith: Treaty negotiations and Justice Minister comments on foreshore and seabed amendment bill.

4 mins; October 21, 2025

Jeff Grant: Spokesperson for Alliance shareholders discusses deal with Irish-backed Dawn Meats.

2 mins; October 21, 2025

Simon Beattie: NZX Sustainability manager praises government's loosening of climate reporting rules

2 mins; October 21, 2025

Mike's Minute: Labour's policy shows they haven't learnt a thing

1 min; October 20, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025

89 hours 35 mins; October 20, 2025

Alan Tudyk: American actor and prominent voice artist heads to NZ for Armageddon convention.

11 mins; October 20, 2025

Brett O'Riley: New Zealand Performance Academy Board Member discusses principals of New Zealand's first sports school

4 mins; October 20, 2025

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy Chief Executive says line charges are responsible for increased energy prices

8 mins; October 20, 2025

Catherine Field: Newstalk ZB's Paris correspondent says Louvre heist jewels will likely never be seen again

5 mins; October 20, 2025

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister discusses which Roads of National Significance will be built first

4 mins; October 20, 2025

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Venture Chief Executive questions supposed gap in capital market

2 mins; October 20, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2025

89 hours 39 mins; October 19, 2025

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on the F1, the LA Dodger's Japanese superstar, and the NPC final

11 mins; October 19, 2025

Dr Bronwen McNoe: Public Health Communication Centre Lead Author warns against skin cancer risks

2 mins; October 19, 2025

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says the Government would pay teachers and doctors more, if it could.

10 mins; October 19, 2025

Linda Gradstein: CBS correspondent comments on Israel-Palestine ceasefire violation

2 mins; October 19, 2025

Alison Paul: Oceana Gold Senior Vice President praises Fast Track programme

3 mins; October 19, 2025

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist challenges the Reserve Bank's cuts to the Official Cash Rate

3 mins; October 19, 2025

Mark the Week: Will the ceasefire last?

11 mins; October 16, 2025

Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2025

90 hours 9 mins; October 16, 2025

Mike's Minute: How miserable it is if you can't celebrate good news

2 mins; October 16, 2025

Brendon McCullum: English cricket head coach and former Black cap on upcoming T20 match at Hagley Oval

10 mins; October 16, 2025

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of risk to rise in inflation

2 mins; October 16, 2025

Nikki Chamberlain: Auckland University Senior law lecturer discusses calls for change to name suppression

3 mins; October 16, 2025

Simon Watts: Climate change minister discusses newly announced climate adaptation plan

3 mins; October 16, 2025

Mike's Minute: Sometimes it's not all about the money

2 mins; October 15, 2025

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