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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.

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2:45

Mike's Minute: How awesome is Christchurch?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/29

Christchurch is so awesome. I told the room that on Friday. It was a fun hour with a bunch of Christchurch businesses and a panel of local experts and, basically, we just chatted about what an amazing story Christchurch is. It's not perfect and a few issues remain. I note on the same day I was there Winston Peters was there promising money for the cathedral, which as I drove through the square is a shame beyond shame that it remains in the state it's in. Just a few blocks down, also on the same day,

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11:22

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/29

Chris Luxon says the Government's proposed LNG important terminal in Taranaki will only proceed if it makes commercial sense. A procurement process was announced last month, with the Government due to make a decision on whether to proceed around the middle of the year. Newstalk ZB understands multiple ministers privately admit high gas prices might lead Cabinet to walk away from the project. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that the Government will seriously consider the options put on the

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1:44

Patrick Drumm: Mount Albert Grammar Headmaster says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/29

The Education Review Office has said schools need to get tougher on enforcing phone bans. Research found that only 50% of students are following the rules, a number it says is not good enough. Mount Albert Grammar Headmaster Patrick Drumm told Mike Hosking that the study needs to be unpacked further, as it's likely that students are using their phones outside of lessons instead of in a learning environment. He said that it's been a 'successful initiative' so far, but says it's an ongoing process to

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3:02

Josie Vidal: Minerals Council Chief Executive...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/29

The latest New Zealand First policy will see 50% of the royalties from mines returned to the region where the mine's located. Under the policy, the role of government agencies would also be limited. Minerals Council Chief Executive Josie Vidal told Mike Hosking that it's great to be recognised as the industry that keeps New Zealand going. She says the world is finding out you can't live on rainbows alone - and fossil fuels are needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:05

Mike's Minute: Here's the problem with the Reserve...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/27

The problem with people like Paul Conway, who is the Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank, is they “know” some stuff. They sound good in a speech, but their record exposes them badly. Paul gave a speech this week to the National Financial Advisers conference. He talked about how expensive this country is, and he talked about our lack of productivity. If the speech had been a school project, he would probably have got a good mark. You couldn’t argue with what he said. We aren't very efficient. Things

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2:32

Mark the Week: This could be a tipping point for EVs

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

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. Donald Trump: 3/10 Possibly a worse week than last week. His airports are jammed, he’s desperate for a war off-ramp, he lost another seat to the Democrats, mortgages are up, recession risk is up, and he can't jawbone oil anymore because no one believes him. $50: 6/10 It gets a decent mark because of its restraint and fiscal realism and perhaps, at last, we finally have a

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2:13

Mike's Minute: Week four of the war and what we've...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

I think we have a couple of emerging themes as we come to the end of week four of Operation Epic Fury. If you follow Australia as closely as I do, you will, like me, have been filled with a sense of pride or surprise that we are out doing them in adultness. Yes, unions here and media have pedalled the usual BS on more money for every man and their dog, let's work from home, let's panic about days left of petrol etc. But believe me – in Australia it's been worse. They have lost their you-know-what

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5:28

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest from...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

The US President says it’s up to Iranian leaders to convince him to halt the war, or they'll be Iran's "worst nightmare." Attacks on Israel, Iran, and Lebanon continue, with the Israeli military stating it's killed an Iranian navy chief overseeing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The US claims it's presented a 15-point plan to Iran and negotiations are taking place –which Tehran has denied. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Iran has publicly stated that there are no negotiations

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11:17

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the rising fuel prices and which alternatives to driving are actually viable, flight delays, and the Cabinet paper revealing Chris Hipkins received advice about the potential risks of a second Covid vaccine for teenagers, despite him saying otherwise. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Taylor Campbell: Sunday Drive Director on this...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

Whangamatā is the hot spot for car enthusiasts this weekend. More than $4 million worth of classic and performance cars are going under the hammer, closing the main drag. Around 120,000 people will be in town for Sunday Drive’s Beach Hop live car auction, and global bidders are watching on. Sunday Drive Director Taylor Campbell told Mike Hosking the recent weather hasn’t dampened spirits too much – the streets are packed with cool cars. He says that bidder registrations for this auction are

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90:22

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 27th of March, Health Minister Simeon Brown offers reassurances around possible shortages of key medical supplies as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. A mega cruise terminal is set to open in Auckland next year – Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray delves into the details. And the Warriors are on a hot streak, unbeaten heading into tonight’s clash against the Tigers. Former captain Tohu Harris joined to discuss the team’s run. Get

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1:59

Tohu Harris: Former Warriors Captain on the Warriors...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

The Warriors are back home after adding another tally to their scoreboard. They emerged victorious from their clash against the Newcastle Knights, which followed on from their wins over the Roosters and Raiders. Tonight will see them face off against the Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium, with Luke Metcalf returning to the side after an injury. Former captain Tohu Harris told Mike Hosking it’s been good to see how happy the players are and how that relates to their performance. He says they’ve got

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2:10

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the growth in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

Strong growth in university enrolment numbers is bringing challenges for the tertiary sector. Seven of our eight universities are up on last year in some form, with Auckland recording its biggest-ever Semester One intake. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan says the growth is in line with their forecasts, but it’s unfortunately above where Government projections had been and where funding is. He told Mike Hosking two thirds of all jobs in the economy now require you to have at

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3:46

Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Ōtautahi CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

Years of waiting are nearly over for Christchurch, with the city’s new stadium on the brink of opening. Ministers and city leaders will attend this morning’s official launch of One NZ Stadium ahead of its first major event – Super Rugby’s Super Round on Anzac weekend. Venues ŌtautahiChief Executive Caroline Harvie-Teare told Mike Hosking residents have put up with a compromised stadium for years. She says the focus is now on locking in top-tier events and securing long-term partnerships

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5:07

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the potential...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

The Health Minister isn't worried about possible shortages of key medical supplies as a result of the war. Health officials are closely monitoring how the Middle East conflict could affect access to crucial health supplies. Minister Simeon Brown has been seeking advice, particularly around the supply of helium, which is needed for MRI machines, often used in cancer diagnoses. He told Mike Hosking suppliers primarily source stock from the US, and stocks seem to be healthy and on the way to New

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4:00

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the new mega...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/26

There are hopes Auckland's new cruise terminal will re-attract people to our biggest city. The new precinct will allow visitors to walk directly into the CBD, with the facility able to process up to 1,500 passengers an hour. It includes the new Bledisloe North wharf, which will be able to take very large cruise ships. Port of Auckland Chief Executive Roger Gray told Mike Hosking cruise operators now have certainty they can bring ships into Auckland, with facilities that are up to standard. He says

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2:13

Mike's Minute: Are EVs having their moment?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/25

I note the whinging has started from EV owners as their fixed price deals for recharging their Nissan Leafs at home come to an end. Some claim the new deals will be 50% higher. How can you possibly be surprised? Did you think you would get away with it forever? For a while the more deluded lauded the road tax loophole, until it got closed as well. The power companies see EV owners as a new revenue source. As petrol may or may not become a commodity not worth bothering about, at least for cars, car

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4:31

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the results of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/25

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has suffered her first major setback with a bruising referendum result. Voters emphatically rejected the judicial reform, which proposed separating the careers of judges and public prosecutors, and splitting the magistrates’ self-governing body into two sections. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the reforms were a bit muddy, and looked like a grab for power by the Meloni Government. She says many Italians didn’t want the constitution to be

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8:44

Jenni Smith: Kiwi country pop musician on her debut...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/25

Jenni Smith is entering a brand-new era with the release of her long-awaited debut album. The Kiwi pop country musician has been a part of the New Zealand country music scene since she was 12 – her first single, ‘T-Shirt’ hitting #3 on the official NZ Singles Chart. Since then, she’s taken home the Songwriter of the Year Award at the 2018 NZ Country Music Awards and had a couple more charting singles, including her most recent, ‘Mirror’, which currently sits at #1. “They tagged me on Instagram, and

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2:23

Nick Hakes: Financial Advice NZ CEO on the review...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/25

A new review by the Financial Markets Authority found most Kiwis aren’t getting the financial advice they need. Just 28% of Kiwis sought advice in the last 12 months, despite rising debt and inflation pressures. As a result, many people are making KiwiSaver, insurance, and retirement decisions without any guidance. Financial Advice NZ CEO Nick Hakes told Mike Hosking people do want financial advice, but they don’t know how to access it or potentially, what it is. He says as a culture, we’re not

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