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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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Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of February, Transport Minister Chris Bishop delves into the overhaul of the drivers licensing system. Mike runs through what words he can, can't, and shouldn't say after the BSA's latest swearing report. And Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss Peeni Henare’s resignation, the messy press conference with Labour and the Greens, and Waitangi on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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11:31

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

Today on Politics Wednesday, Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell delve into the biggest political stories of the week so far. They discussed the proceedings at Waitangi, the joint press conference between Labour and the Green Party, and the resignation of Labour MP Peeni Henare. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

Scott Tasker: Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

More good news on the tourism front. Auckland Airport has reinstated its partnership with Thai Airways, bringing back non-stop flights between Auckland and Bangkok. The route reconnects New Zealand with one of Asia’s major aviation hubs, and is expected to bring in around $250 million a year in visitor spending. Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer Scott Tasker told Mike Hosking not only will it make it easier for Kiwis to visit Thailand, the flights also make New Zealand a much more attractive

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3:23

Omar Hassanein: International Rugby Players’...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

A chance to open next year's Rugby World Cup with a blockbuster Wallabies-All Blacks clash has been passed by. Organisers have opted to kick-off the tournament with Australia taking on Hong Kong on October 1, with the All Blacks facing Chile the following day. The move is being labelled as a play to keep interest levels “alive”. International Rugby Players’ Association CEO Omar Hassanein told Mike Hosking getting a mostly guaranteed win in the first match is important, and while one would like to

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3:06

Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

The wine industry is trying to stay positive. It's facing an oversupply of sorts after around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —about a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last year. Some growers put it down to people changing their drinking habits globally, others blame the pandemic, tax increases, and US tariffs. New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Philip Gregan told Mike Hosking there are issues, but they will keep making quality products. He says long term, the industry is confident it's

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2:25

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on their expectation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

Economists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall. Stats NZ is releasing its latest employment update at 10.45. Economic conditions are improving, but that's also prompting more people to re-join the labour market. Most bank economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged from three months ago at an historically high 5.3%, but ASB economists think it will fall slightly to 5.2% – the first fall in unemployment in four years. Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike

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4:01

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the overhaul of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

The Government says it's modernising the drivers licensing system, with the key change being the end to full license practical tests. After passing the restricted license test, drivers under the age of 25 will have to wait out a mandatory 12-month period as a restricted driver before they can apply for a full licence. Those aged over 25 will have to wait six months. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says it'll save time and money. He told Mike Hosking most countries don’t make drivers do a second

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3:49

Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the increasing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/03

Building townhouses and apartments is becoming increasingly popular, with Auckland leading the charge. More than 36-thousand building consents for new homes were issued nationwide in the year to December, up 9%, with multi-unit homes making up the majority of those. Master Builders Chief Executive Ankit Sharma told Mike Hosking this is likely to continue in the long term due to infrastructure constraints and population growth in big cities like Auckland. He says it's better to build before demand

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2:00

Mike's Minute: There are more good news, than bad,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

A small tip on news coverage. The media can go some small way to redeeming its reputation by asking more questions. One of the current obsessions is the closure of hospitality outlets. A café only needs to announce their closing, and the media can't swoop fast enough with a doom and gloom headline. To be fair, The Hospitality Association doesn’t help. They roll out no shortage of misery stories. Ruby in Auckland got headlines the other day after they announced they were leaving downtown Auckland

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89:31

Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd of February, Education Minister Erica Stanford unpacks the new reporting system for junior education. Meta VP and Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis is in the country and discusses what they're doing to protect kids online and her thoughts on the social media bans gaining traction around the world. 9News Finance Editor Chris Kohler puts both our and Australia’s financial concerns in humorous light and discusses his book ‘How They Get

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8:23

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest Epstein...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

Fresh allegations have emerged linking former UK-US Ambassador Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released files suggest Mandelson shared internal government information with the convicted sex offender. The revelations follow the release of photographs showing Mandelson in his underwear. Mandelson was sacked as the ambassador last year and is now stepping down from the UK Labour Party entirely. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking the Labour Party’s leadership is tainted, as Sir Keir

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11:11

Chris Kohler: 9News Finance Editor, Author,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

Finances can be a bit of a struggle. Costs are constantly rising, and in an era of auto-payments and forgotten subscriptions, it can sometimes be difficult to keep on top of everything, or even know that you’re getting the best deal. 9News Finance Editor Chris Kohler is becoming increasingly popular on social media for incorporating dry wit into usually boring economic news and has written a book called ‘How They Get You’. ‘How They Get You’ covers “sneaky” everyday economics and what you can do to

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3:21

Kelly Seaburg: New Shoots Children's Centre Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

New entrants are needing more help than ever. Primary schools are reporting record levels of children arriving without basic skills such as talking, eating and toileting. Data from the Auckland Primary Principals’ Association shows 92% of schools report new entrants don’t know the letters in their own name. Director of New Shoots Children's Centre Kelly Seaburg told Mike Hosking there isn't good data on what kids have learned prior to attending school. She says they know whether children have

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3:10

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor says alcohol licensing laws...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

Current liquor licensing rules are overzealous, according to Nelson's Mayor. Nick Smith says it felt odd that he was unable to buy a bottle of wine at the Ready to Roll concert on Sunday, at Neudorf Vineyards in Nelson. Patrons were only able to buy it in cups. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith told Mike Hosking the licensing authority would make the organisers of the event agree to strict conditions if they want bottles, which is a bit over the top. He says he's gone to similar events for decades and he's

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11:10

Antigone Davis: Meta's Global Head of Safety on youth...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

Meta's Global Head of Safety is calling a social media ban a bit of a fool's errand. More than five million social media accounts have been deactivated or restricted in Australia since its world-first ban for under 16s took effect in December. Our Government's been mulling its own ban, with a parliamentary select committee investigating the issue. Meta's Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis told Mike Hosking parental controls are the better approach. She says teens will find a way around a ban, as

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3:50

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the number...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

Many Kiwis re-fixed their mortgage last year and will be re-fixing their mortgage again this year too. Four in five borrowers have re-fixed in the past year – a 13-year high. And more than two-thirds of fixed rate loans are due to come up for renewal this year. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking most people have been opting for one-year or 18-month terms, instead of longer periods. He says those terms have the best interest rates and would have allowed people to benefit from any

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3:06

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new style...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/02

The Government's keeping a closer eye on kids' achievement across primary and intermediate school. It's announced nationally consistent assessments and reporting will be rolled out this year for reading, writing, and math. Reports are also planned to give advice to parents on how they can help out at home. Education Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking the reports will be filled with intense detail, for example, the maths report will actually show results in algebra, geometry, and measurement.

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89:05

Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/01

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of February, as of today GP's can now diagnose people with ADHD. We speak to a man who has worked on this for over 10 years. The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking to talk Winston and his immigration issues, the Board of Peace and our critical minerals talk with the U.S. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk Sam Ruthe, the Australian Open and the motorsport over the weekend. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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3:42

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator discusses...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/01

Things have got worse for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - as fresh Epstein files show how deeply he was involved with Jeffery Epstein. Photos of Andrew crouched on all fours and touching an unidentified woman have been released. The British Prime Minister's suggested Andrew go to the U.S.senate to explain himself. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Mike Hosking that Keir Starmer has toughened his line. He says some of Andrew's emails with Epstein occurred when he had previously claimed

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3:41

Sam Ruthe: Teen athletics prodigy celebrates...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/01

Teenager Sam Ruthe has broken Sir John Walker's 1982 New Zealand mile record. He clocked a time of 3:48.88, which is the fastest indoor mile ran by a high school student. He told Mike Hosking that consistency is key when it comes to running, and he's confident that he can get close to his record-breaking time again. 'I try and always feel the same going to a race, I reckon if it was set out perfectly and it was the exact same race each time I'd probably get within...a second of that time again.'

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