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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...
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's continued demands to acquire Greenland
Cryptic answers from Donald Trump around what his next steps will be to achieve his goal of buying Greenland.
World leaders are meeting in Swi...
Mike's Minute: Election issues are already popping up
We are standing by for the election date today.
It’s not what it was, kind of like budgets. The suspense, the scuttlebutt, the guessing game –...
Aimee McCammon: Pic's Peanut Butter CEO on the company reaching 41% market share in NZ
Another Kiwi success story.
Pic’s Peanut Butter has now hit a 41% domestic market share in New Zealand.
They’re forecasting 20% sales g...
Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of January, we hear some more good economic news with the services sector in growth...
Sir Jim Mann: Otago University Professor of Medicine and Human Nutrition on the push to make dietary fibre an essential nutrient
Dietary fibre could soon receive a long-overdue promotion.
Otago University researchers want it recognised internationally as an essential nutr...
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on Fletcher Building selling its construction arm to Vinci
Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm is being welcomed.
It will sell to French construction firm Vinci for just over $315 million.
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk severe weather, caucus retreats, housing intensification
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell is skipping today's National Party caucus retreat in Christchurch to deal with the unfolding weather situa...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the number of New Zealanders with university degrees
It's thought New Zealand is lagging behind international trends in university education.
Ministry of Education data shows 39% of adults aged 25...
Matthew Hague: Lawyer and former police officer on the Inquiry into Tom Phillips' disappearance
A lawyer says documentary evidence will be considered in the inquiry of Tom Phillips' disappearance.
Him and his children were missing for fou...
Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the growth in the services sector for the first time in two years
There are hopes our services sector is finally starting to turn a corner.
The latest BNZ – Business NZ Performance of Services Index shows the...
Mike's Minute: Should Anna Breman be in trouble?
Of all the nutty stuff Trump is up to, the most egregious is the DOJ-Jerome Powell investigation.
Powell —I have not one shadow of doubt— makes...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the Conservative MPs joining up with Reform UK
Conservative MPs are continuing to jump ship to Reform UK.
Andrew Rosindell is the second MP to defect in the span of a week, following on from...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on European leaders' handling of Trump's attempts to take control of Greenland
Europe is split on how to handle Donald Trump's escalating attempts to take control of Greenland.
The US President's said he will impose tarif...
Blair Tuke: Black Foils Co-CEO on the growth of Sail GP
People can’t get enough of Sail GP.
There was an average of 18 million dedicated broadcast views per event in 2025, with both social media and...
Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 20th of January, Education Minister Erica Stanford downplays the number of teacher vac...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the energy companies applying for oil and gas exploration permits
A couple of green shoots beginning to emerge in the energy sector.
US owned oil and gas company JETEX has applied for a permit to extract coal...
Rohan West: Tennis Auckland CEO on the timeline for the new ASB Classic covered court
A timeline of sorts for the new $15 million ASB Classic roof in Auckland.
2027 is the “dream date”, with a more realistic timeline being befor...
Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the need for care when changing the retirement age
The Retirement Commissioner is asking for a careful and considered approach for changing the retirement age.
During his State of the Nation spee...
Troy Churton: Orākei Local Board Planning Portfolio Lead on the Government looking at changing the Auckland housing intensification plans
Some relief is being felt by Auckland's local boards as the Government looks to back-track on its housing requirements.
The Government has man...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the rise in teaching vacancies
The Education Minister's unfazed by a rise in sector vacancies, saying these aren't the right figures to be looking at.
Around 450 teaching an...
David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgage Brokers CEO on ANZ raising its floating home loan rate
Questions over why our largest bank has hiked its floating home loan rate.
ANZ's lifted its rate 10 basis points to 5.79%.
It says the m...
Mike Hosking: What a year 2026 is going to be
I don’t think there’s a scriptwriter in Hollywood who could out-dramatize real life right now.
It seems the show is back just in time for a year...
Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 19th of January, the Prime Minister joins Mike in studio to talk the state of the econo...
Mike's Minute: I still have questions over Razor's departure
I’m a bit exercised about Scott Robertson, because I like him and I thought he was a good coach. His record at Canterbury spoke for itself.
The...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Summer Cricket, Usman Khawaja and the Australian Open
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.
On the table today: Australian cricket legend Usma...
Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says his State of the Nation speech will focus on his plan for the country's future
The Prime Minister says his State of the Nation speech will focus on his plan for setting up the country's future
Chris Luxon is set to make th...
Andrew Rettman: Observer Foreign Editor says European leaders scoping out wiggle-room in Trump's bid for Greenland
European leaders are meeting to work out how they can talk Donald Trump down from attempting to force the sale of Greenland.
The US President's...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says Kiwis aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers
A former Finance Minister says many people aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers.
The Prime Minister is giving his State of t...
David Cooper: New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive says Kiwis are crossing the ditch without doing their homework
A shock for some New Zealanders moving across the ditch - as they face hidden taxes and fewer benefits they didn't expect.
Record number...
Best of 2025: Chris Hipkins defends decision not to front Covid Inquiry on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he's already answered the Covid Inquiry Commissioner's questions, negating any need for him to appear publicly.
Best of 2025: Mike's Minute - Here's the truth on working from home
Hasn’t working from home become funny?
Seek have produced a thing called Money Matters, and they look at work-life balance.
Actually, ha...
Best of 2025: Kate calls out Mike during Wrapping the Week on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was.
On today’s agenda was the gender pay gap, the Tom Philli...
Best of 2025: Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview since coaching saga began on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach.
The 57-year-old and her coaching t...
Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week with "some rando", Sir John Key
It’s Friday once more, but Mike Hosking’s panel for Wrapping the Week looks a little different.
Tim Wilson is off on holiday, so a special gues...
Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Coffee snobs and how 60 differs to 40
The A-Team is back to Wrap the Week, with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joining Mike Hosking to discuss the week that was.
They discussed Mike’s...
Best of 2025: Ed Sheeran talks his career, fame, and 2026 Loop Tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
One of the world’s bestselling artists, Ed Sheeran is one of the most influential artists of his generation.
He’s sold almost 200 million album...
Best of 2025: New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa.
There are extensive public transport and flight cance...
Best of 2025: Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them.
And he’s bringing both to Kiwi...
Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer.
Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social...
Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
A common deficiency could be holding you back.
Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a...