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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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5:39

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

Differing accounts on the US’ level of involvement in Israel’s attack on Iran’s gas fields. The tit for tat between the two is continuing with gas and oil infrastructure becoming the latest targets, Iran retaliating by hitting Israel's Haifa oil refinery. Global oil prices are continuing to surge. Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's been instructed not to attack these energy sites. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Axios is reporting that one source

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2:05

Mike's Minute: The worst week for Trump's war

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

Obviously Chris Hipkins would disagree, but Donald Trump surely wins the "crap week of the week" award, given his week has material outcomes for all of us and Hipkins’ is just a personal mess gone ugly and public. The war itself doesn’t appear to be any different at the end of week three than it was at the end of week two, or indeed week one. Every indication is Iran is being obliterated. They have three major kills and the fact we have yet to actually see and hear the new Supreme Leader indicates

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3:24

Monty Betham: Former Warriors Captain previews the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

After two victories at home to start the season, the Warriors are heading across the ditch. They’re facing off against the Newcastle Knights on Saturday – their first away game of the 2026 season. Both teams are dealing with injuries, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Kurt Capewell missing from the Warriors side, and Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown from the Australian side. Former Warriors Captain Monty Betham told Mike Hosking that the Knights are also entering the clash two for two, Ponga’s absence could be

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Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains what the Government is looking to do as fuel prices continue to rise. New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury joins us in studio after winning the 2026 award. And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss some of this week’s guests on the show and the state of the world at the moment as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio,

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9:49

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

The week has come to an end which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed cars, some of the guests that featured on the Breakfast show this week, and the unstable geopolitical environment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

The cost of running a farm is surging. ANZ's latest Agri Insights report, which used data from more than four thousand farms over five years, found costs across the board were 27% higher than before Covid. It was driven largely by increased labour and input costs, such as fertiliser. Lincoln University’s Dr Jacqueline Rowarth told Mike Hosking that the farmers who buy retail and sell wholesale are the ones feeling the pinch. She says there are some sectors who, although their land may have cost

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7:48

Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world. The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. The judges noted in the ceremony last night his driving innovation, empowerment of Kiwi tech leaders, and his venture philanthropy. He's involved in multiple projects including pushing for expansion of renewable power and electrified transport. Drury told Mike Hosking the world is scary, and Kiwis need to stick together and

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1:59

Jeanette Park: Police Assistant Commissioner on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

Better Police visibility and increased community engagement are being credited for a drop in crime victimisation. About 28% of Kiwis experienced crime last year – the lowest rate since the Victims of Crime survey began in 2018. Numbers of people assaulted and robbed were down 33 thousand. Assistant Commissioner Jeanette Park told Mike Hosking officers can feel the change on the ground. She says teams have been using their initiative, talking to people, and the morale is high, which all drives

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7:29

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking they need to balance the cost of living with the books. “We need to be conscious of debt and borrowing. “We need to look at working people in the low to middle income specifically and ask ‘what’s the way we could provide targeted relief’ without a blanket solution.” Willis said cutting wider costs like fuel

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2:19

Mike's Minute: Further proof the Taxpayer poll was an...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

Does the Talbot Mills poll out yesterday blow wide open the overt and corrupt actions of the parts of the media that went to town last week, and the week before, on the Prime Minister? Does the Talbot Mills poll out yesterday with National on 32% also build on evidence that they are not 28%, nor were they ever 28%, therefore there was never a need to go to town last week, and the week before, on the Prime Minister? As we count the number of polls, and I have at least six, if not seven, that have

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11:23

Robbie Williams: British pop legend on his career,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

British pop legend Robbie Williams is coming to entertain New Zealand this November. The artist behind Angels, Rock DJ, and Let Me Entertain You has confirmed two New Zealand shows for his BRITPOP world tour, opening at Eden Park on November 24. He'll follow it up at the new Christchurch Te Kaha Stadium on the 28th, becoming the first international artist to perform there. BRITPOP is the 16th album of Williams’ solo career and its success saw him surpass the Beatles, becoming the artist with the

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Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of March, the GDP figure for the December quarter will be announced today – 12 days out from the end of Q1. While it might be positive, the conflict in the Middle East looms over it. An exclusive chat with outgoing Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell, who talked about his next moves, the future of the dairy giant, and the rumours about NZR. And British superstar Robbie Williams joined for a chat about music, performing, and his New Zealand

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5:06

Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

There's potential for the immigration system to become bogged down in bureaucracy as the Government pushes a harder line stance. It's proposed a series of reforms, involving a greater use of deportation and harsher penalties for migrant exploitation. NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer Aaron Martin says by making more people potentially liable for deportation, we'll likely see the number of cases and investigations going up. He told Mike Hosking one issue that hasn’t really been explored is the

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4:40

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Prime Minister...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

Italy’s Government is holding emergency talks tonight to introduce legislation to hold down fuel prices, potentially introducing fines for speculators, Italy correspondent Jo McKenna says. She told Mike Hosking the Government is concerned with gas up and diesel prices up around two euros a litre. “I don't think it's translated fully yet into the economy, but we will see some trickle down or some impact in the next couple of months for sure.” Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had aligned herself

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3:40

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

Economists are predicting promising economic results from the last quarter ahead of the ongoing ripple effects caused by war in the Middle East. GDP data for the December quarter is being released just before 11 this morning. Both Westpac and ASB are anticipating 0.4% quarterly growth. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking exports have largely been the driver. But Tuffley says recovery has been uneven, pointing to a weaker construction sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:34

Matt Megaw: Counties Manukau Rugby Union Head of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

Scrapping rugby fees for kids is boosting grassroots participation. Counties Manukau was first to fund junior fees three years ago, with Nelson and Wellington's Newland clubs following suit. The interest from a million-dollar grant from NZ Rugby's Silver Lake deal covers junior fees for five of Counties Manukau's 16 clubs. Head of Community Matt Megaw told Mike Hosking they're seeing good numbers. He says rugby is on a steady incline in their area, despite there being lots for kids to do these

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10:20

Miles Hurrell: Outgoing Fonterra CEO on his departure...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

The departing Fonterra boss says he was never meant to be in the role as long as he has been. Chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he will step down as the dairy giant completes a significant shift in strategy. That includes the sale of its global consumer brands —including Anchor and Mainland— to French dairy giant Lactalis. Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking getting over the line was a big part of his departure. He says last year, he could see that sale would get over the line in quarter one,

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3:04

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the plan to boost...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/18

Defence Minister Judith Collins says it’s vital New Zealand's able to look after a vast area, stretching from Antarctica to Tonga. The Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces have laid out their plans for a combat-capable ANZAC force by 2035. Defence Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking it makes absolute sense for us to be closer with Australia. She says it's not as though our two countries will be a threat to anybody, but it means we can make use of our assets and people in a much more

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2:13

Mike's Minute: The Hipkins allegations and effect

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

I suppose the ultimate question is, what do you want in a leader, or more specifically, the Prime Minister? Chris Hipkins is immersed in a growing mess around social media and an angry ex-wife. Hand on heart, if it hadn't been sent to me I would not have asked, because I genuinely don’t care. I still subscribe to the broad idea that personal lives are off limits, unless you decide they're fair game. Social media has changed all the rules. Did the post of me at the pub or the charity run give you

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11:05

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Politicians from across the spectrum are steering clear of discussing claims made by Chris Hipkins' ex. The Labour leaders' denied allegations made by his ex-wife in a now deleted private Facebook post. None indicate unlawful conduct. Labour's Ginny Anderson told Mike Hosking it's sad, and as a mother her first thoughts are with the children. National's Mark Mitchell says he understands the public interest, but he's staying right out of it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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