The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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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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Mike's Minute: Parent prosecutions were a deterrent
It probably wasn’t a surprise to learn the parents being prosecuted over their kids not going to school didn’t turn up to court.
So the reason...
Gin Wigmore: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her upcoming album, return to New Zealand
A Kiwi music icon is firmly rooted back on our shores, with new music on the way.
Gin Wigmore returned to New Zealand’s shores in late 2024 af...
Amanda Johnson: Spy Valley Wine Owner and Managing Director on their seven gold awards at the London Wine Competition
Our wine industry continues to find success on the global stage.
Marlborough’s Spy Valley achieved a clean sweep at the London Wine Competition...
Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30th of April, Dr Rober Breunig takes a look at Australia’s surging inflation whilst Fina...
Dr Rober Breunig: Australian National University's Tax and Transfer Policy Institute Director on rising inflation
Australia’s cost of living has jumped yet again.
Headline inflation jumped 1.1% in the March quarter, while the Consumer Price Index rose to 4...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the data showing small business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter
Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow.
New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March...
Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on their election manifesto urging the Government to invest more in preventing skin cancer
The Cancer Society's asking political parties to stop tinkering around the edges and unite to more strongly fight the disease.
It's joined with...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Australia's inflation rate and what's in line for New Zealand
The Finance Minister says New Zealand's inflation situation is very different to Australia's.
Across the ditch, the rate's surged from 3.7% in...
Mike's Minute: The free trade deal should be celebrated
The greatest sadness of the India Free Trade Deal, for me to this point, is that the rhetoric has not paid due respect to where free trade basically b...
Bridget Abernethy: Electricity Retailers and Generators Association CEO on the Electricity Authority questioning power price hikes
The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny.
Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on drinking at Parliament, Maiki Sherman, the situation with Labour and Fitch
It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the wee...
Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolst...
Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the rise in home loans with a quarter of new loans going to first-home buyers
Home lending is on the rise – up 17.5% in the six months to December.
The Banking Association's latest report also shows almost a quarter of ne...
Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on the research showing the impact of AI use on SMEs
AI seems to be having a positive impact on Kiwi businesses.
A new report from 2degrees and Deloitte suggests small and medium businesses using...
James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the Government's plans to modernise aviation rules
The Government says work to modernise aviation rules is already off the ground.
Its major sector overhaul is promising to update pilot training...
Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the deal with Z Energy to stockpile another 90 million litres of diesel
The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions.
The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy...
Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think
Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think.
Business sales from small and medium businesses are up...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Super Round, Fury v Joshua, NFL
Returning after a long and packed weekend, Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend’s sporting news.
On today’s ag...
Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of April, Trade Minister Todd McClay called in from India to discuss the signing of t...
Paul Spoonley: Emeritus Professor and Koi Tū Centre Senior Fellow on the report predicting a shift in New Zealand's population demographics
New Zealand’s look seems set to change.
A new report from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures predicts New Zealand's population could look very d...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the signing of the free trade agreement with India
The Trade Minister says there won't be any unpleasant surprises in the final text of our free trade agreement with India.
The deal is due to be...
Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director urges the Government to cut heavy vehicle regulations sooner as part of the fuel response
The freight industry wants any transport changes to save fuel introduced now, not later.
The Government is looking at allowing some heavy vehic...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the signing of the India Free Trade Agreement, cancelling the TVNZ Breakfast interview spot
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year.
The deal's been signed in New...
Robert Jobson: Royal Commentator on King Charles' visit to the US after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in the US for their state visit on the back of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner....
Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika was a bust from the start
If you want a lesson in how to set up a business properly, then Moana Pasifika is not your guide.
I wandered through the whole sorry saga in Ka...
Mark the Week: How hard did the India FTA have to be?
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
The India FTA:...
Mike's Minute: My disappointment of the week
Disappointment of the week for me has been the gargantuan mess Formula 1 has got itself into in the name of climate change.
They want to be net...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The state of politicians, financial literacy, a gift for Mike
It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was.
They discussed the state of New Zealand’s politicians...
Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the action packed Super Round at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium
It’s a big weekend for rugby, Christchurch hosting the Super Round this weekend at the new One NZ Stadium.
Five games will be played across th...
Neil Edmond: MoneyTime co-founder and CEO on David Seymour's idea to give students the opportunity to learn to invest
The CEO of a financial literacy programme for kids believes David Seymour’s youth investment idea has promise.
The ACT Leader's floating the i...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the conflict in the Middle East, ceasefire, Iran seizing container ships
Trump aide Karoline Leavitt has denied claims that the ceasefire has been shattered by Iranian forces seizing two cargo ships, because the ships did n...
Louise Upston: Tourism and Hospitality Minister on the Government pulling funding for the 2027 Auckland SailGP event
The Tourism Minister says SailGP simply wasn't economically viable.
The sailing regatta won't be held in Auckland next year after the Government...
Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 24th of April, Treasury is revising its economic outlooks amid oil shocks, and exporters ar...
Zoe Wallis: Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist on productivity data continuing to decline post-Covid
Productivity’s taken another hit.
Stats NZ data shows a 0.9% decline in multifactor productivity in the year to March, and while labour product...
Nathan Guy: NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and Meat Industry Association Chair on the India Free Trade Agreement getting Labour's support
Hopes of golden opportunities from the India free trade agreement, with Labour now giving the deal its backing.
The Government's set to sign th...
Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Otautahi CEO on the One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha opening this weekend
The pitch is ready and waiting for the doors to open at Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium.
The stadium's hosting Super Rugby’s Super Round over...
Murray Horn: Former Treasury Secretary and NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on Treasury revising their economic forecasts amid oil shocks
The Finance Minister's between a rock and hard place ahead of her budget.
Moody's has downgraded New Zealand's economic outlook from stable to...
Mike's Minute: Look at Australia for the supermarket experience
If you are one of those exercised about supermarkets and whether they are scandal merchants, then you must follow the current court case in Australia....
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent on his new book 'One Last Question, Prime Minister'
Barry Soper is a staple of New Zealand’s political landscape.
After joining the Parliamentary Press Gallery in 1980, he’s spent nearly five dec...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the attacks on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by a Russian TV presenter
Tensions between Italy and Russia are riding high.
Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador in Rome after Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian televis...