x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news

All Episodes

10:45

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding oil prices, the Government is considering heading back to the Muldoon-era and instituting car-less days if all else fails, so Tim, Kate, and Mike took a look back at what those days were like. And should you watch something just to see how bad it is? Mike is gobsmacked the Melania documentary was ever made, and thinks everyone needs to watch it. LISTEN

en-US

4:36

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

An energy industry lobby group is warning the decline in domestic gas supply is a sign of a shrinking economy. PwC research —commissioned by Gas Industry Co— suggests the gas market must contract sharply as domestic supply falls, potentially leading to business closures, job losses, and higher energy costs. The research assumes the Maui field will stop producing in 2027. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie told Mike Hosking modelling suggests the economic impact will be

en-US

88:57

Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of March, is the Government really considering car-less days because of the fuel instability? What are the other options? Nicola Willis discussed the details. Richie Barnett unpacked the Warriors' performance against the Roosters and looked ahead to tonight’s clash against the Raiders. And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talked the days of car-less cars, the Melania documentary, and whether you should watch something just to see how bad it

en-US

3:27

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain reviews Warriors...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

The Warriors are in for a challenge as they aim to go two for two in the NRL season. They stunned the Roosters in their opening clash, claiming victory 42-18 at Mt Smart Stadium. The Warriors are back at Mount Smart tonight, this time for a clash against the Raiders. Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking the Roosters were ill-disciplined – they didn’t give respect to the Warriors, and they got caned in all areas of the game. But the Raiders are a different side, and he says their

en-US

4:03

Ulrich Speidel: Auckland University computer science...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island’s electricity system. Datagrid has just received resource consent for a $3 billion, 78 thousand square metre data centre north of Invercargill. About 1,200 jobs will work on the construction and about 50 people will staff the facility. It will be the second-largest power user in the country behind the nearby Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. Auckland University computer science lecturer Ulrich Speidel told Mike Hosking it's going to shift

en-US

2:21

Kath Low: ChristchurchNZ Head of Destination on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity. Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a decade, and well above the national average. ChristchurchNZ credits events like the Electric Avenue music festival and increased airline capacity. Head of Destination Kath Low told Mike Hosking more hotels are needed, with several developments in the pipeline. She says a Sheraton Hotel is opening next year in the former Noah's Hotel building, which will add 240

en-US

6:39

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on New Zealand's fuel...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

The Government admits its walking a fine line between being prepared and causing panic. It's considering a raft of possible measures like car-less days, limits on petrol sales, and the introduction of fuel coupons if oil prices continue to rise. Iran's threatening to keep the critical Strait of Hormuz closed for the foreseeable future. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking New Zealand's still in a good place right now, with a secure 50-day fuel supply. She says they're proactive in case the situation

en-US

1:59

Mike's Minute: Is there a legal case to be heard on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

Question six, the House of Parliament Question Time. Winston Peters to Simeon Brown. The mandate for 12 to 17 year olds and the double dose of the vaccine – seek it out, it’s a fascinating exchange. Tuesday, Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verral denied the concerns raised by the Ministry of Health ever reached their desks. Peters presented evidence it did, and even after it did it took a very long time for anything to be done about it. So a couple of issues out of that. Firstly, it is potentially a

en-US

5:49

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Giorgia Meloni's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

Italy’s Prime Minister has joined other EU leaders in criticising the US-Israeli war on Iran. They’ve reportedly bombed nearly ten thousand civilian sites, killing well over a thousand in Iran and hundreds more in Lebanon. Giorgia Meloni described the conflict as part of a growing and dangerous trend of interventions that fall “outside the scope of international law”. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking Meloni is walking a tightrope between not wanting to be too openly critical of

en-US

11:04

Tom Walsh: Kiwi Shot-putter on the summer circuit,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

After a successful summer circuit in New Zealand, Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is gearing up for a year of international competitions. The Diamond League is only a few weeks away and the Commonwealth Games are set for July through to August in Glasgow. But Walsh told Mike Hosking that despite performing well over the summer, his results weren’t quite what he wanted them to be, distance-wise. “This is kind of the part where you’ve really got to trust what you’re doing,” Walsh said. “Sometimes you’ve

en-US

88:39

Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of March, the Government is offering a pay rise to non-union primary teachers as the union’s negotiations continue. Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar discussed the price hikes and how long they’ll last, fuel issues, and whether the airline is panicking or not. Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is back after dominating the summer circuit in New Zealand and talks his KPIs and prep ahead of the Diamond League season and the Commonwealth Games

en-US

3:05

Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

The exercise industry is making gains. New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising. Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024. Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

en-US

5:23

Andreas Heuser: Heuser Whittington Partner on New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

Keeping the Marsden Point refinery open would not have helped the current fuel supply situation, as the crude oil it refined would have come from the same choke points as overseas refineries, a senior economic advisor says. It follows Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones’ statement yesterday that the closure of Marsden Point under Labour had “fatally wounded” New Zealand’s fuel security. But according to a 2025 fuel security study for the Government, keeping the privately-owned Marsden Point open

en-US

3:46

Andrew Donegan: Heinz Wattie's Managing Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

Heinz Wattie's says it's just not viable to continue selling frozen vegetables, Gregg's Coffee, and several dips. It's proposing to close manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, packing operations in Hastings, and cut 350 jobs. Managing Director Andrew Donegan says the past five years have been tough for the company. He told Mike Hosking it includes big increases in the price of gas, energy, diesel, and coffee. Donegan says it's meant an almost 40% increase in the cost

en-US

9:01

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the impact...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

Unprecedented jet fuel prices are set to cause extensive Air New Zealand flight cancellations, affecting tens of thousands of people. The airline expects to consolidate 1,100 flights over the next six to eight weeks – impacting about 44 thousand passengers. It expects to start notifying affected customers from today. Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar told Mike Hosking at this stage, they're planning to cut frequencies, rather than entire routes. He says they're in daily —if not hourly— contact with

en-US

3:19

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/11

The Education Minister says they'll continue to work with unionised primary teachers, despite offering pay rises to the rest. About ten thousand non-union primary teachers have the option to accept pay offers from today after the union's rejected three recent deals. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking a third of the workforce are being held up, and deserve a pay rise. She says they'll continue to sort a deal with union in good faith. NZEI's Liam Rutherford says the move is a deliberate breach of

en-US

2:02

Mike's Minute: My observations on the Covid Inquiry

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/10

Some simple observations on part two of the Covid Inquiry. 1) It's cheaper than the British equivalent finished last week that cost over half a billion dollars. 2) It says pretty much what you thought it would. 3) I'm convinced it’s a waste of time because a pandemic response is about the ideology and Government of the day, not medical process. 4) Why do I say that? Read the report. It says numerous times good advice was ignored. 5) Did the Labour Government, broadly, cock it up? Yes. 6) Badly? Yes

en-US

5:10

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/10

The White House says the conflict with Iran will end when Donald Trump decides it will end. The US President says the mission is almost complete, but the US is "going to go further". US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says US strikes are ramping up today, the Iranian regime is "totally and decisively defeated", and Iran's leaders are "desperate and scrambling". US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Trump’s giving mixed messages about the timeline of the conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee

en-US

8:09

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the members...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/10

Seven Iranian football players have now been granted asylum in Australia. Five players from the women’s team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, slipped away from the team hotel under the cover of darkness to claim sanctuary from Australian officials, the Australian Government announced. At least two more members of the team applied to stay later in the day, according to reports. Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking that those who wanted to return left the country last night,

en-US

3:36

Kate Tulp: ServiceNow Country Manager on Kiwis...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/10

Kiwis are spending less time on hold to customer service call centres. Research from AI platform ServiceNow estimates New Zealanders spent 22 million hours waiting on hold last year – two million less than the year before. It says banks and retailers have the fastest resolution time of 2.4 days on average, while government and manufacturing lag behind at 6.5 days. ServiceNow Country Manager Kate Tulp told Mike Hosking the improvements are being driven by AI. She says 72% of New Zealanders say that

en-US

6,002 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci