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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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8:23

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the women...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

Chaotic scenes in Australia as three women linked to Islamic State return home to face crimes against humanity and terror charges. The women travelled with their partners to the Middle East more than a decade ago, and they say they wanted to come home for their Australian children. They may face court as early as today. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking a scuffle broke out at Melbourne Airport last night involving men wearing masks waiting for the women. He says their children

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4:11

Simon Marks: US Correspondent on the peace proposals,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

Iran's expected to respond to the US's proposal to end the conflict sometime today. Yesterday, Axios reported a one-page 14-point memorandum of understanding was being discussed to formally end the war. The memo aims to set up negotiations for limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities, releasing billions-of-dollars in frozen assets, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Correspondent Simon Marks told Mike Hosking the reported content of the memo sounds very similar to the previous deal with Iran that

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11:34

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

Friday has come which means it’s time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to help Mike Hosking Wrap the Week. They got an update on Mike’s fountain project, the weather, and Kate and Tim listened in as Mike extended a special invitation to one of the show’s youngest fans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:45

Mike extends a special initiation to one of his...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

A couple of weeks ago, Mike received a gift and a lovely note from one of his youngest fans – 10-year-old Feddie. In all his decades of being on the air, he thought it was the first time he’s ever been sent a gift from someone so young. And, it was excellently decorated by Freddie’s 7-year-old sister, Harriet. The show is now a big fan of Freddie, so they decided to give him a call and extend a special invitation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:51

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on tonight's game...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

The Crusaders are back in their brand-new stadium. After christening the One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Waratahs during Super Round, tonight's clash will see them go head-to-head with the Blues. Over 73 thousand fans walked through the stadium during its opening weekend, and it looks like it will be packed out tonight, tickets expected to sell out. Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge told Mike Hosking they expect to keep selling-out based on demand to date, which will be great for the

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89:56

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses the OECD report on the future impact of our current Superannuation settings. NZR Chairman David Kirk answers questions about the new CEO, new President, and the economic state of rugby in this country. And on Wrapping the Week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson listen in as Mike calls a young fan with a special invite! Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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10:55

David Kirk: NZ Rugby Chairman on the appointment of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

New Zealand Rugby's global search for a new chief executive has led them back to their own offices. Steve Lancaster has been confirmed as the new boss of NZR. The former Crusader has been serving as the interim CEO for the last six months, having stepped up from his role as general manager of community rugby. Chairman David Kirk told Mike Hosking that originally they didn’t have a strong understanding of the executive talent, so they thought they had to go global to find a new CEO. However, he

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2:52

Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

City Rail Link cost concerns are re-igniting calls for a shake up to the way we approach infrastructure. The project's former boss Sean Sweeney claims the build could've been completed at half the estimated $5.5 billion. It sparked Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to announce a full review of the project after it's opened later this year. Civil Contractors New Zealand CEO Alan Pollard told Mike Hosking Sweeney's views line up with broader over-spending concerns. He says we have a tendency to

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3:05

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

The Conservation Minister says there's huge opportunity for conservation land to generate the country more money. A bill's been lodged, promising major reforms aimed at speeding up the DOC sign-off process for concessions on conservation land. It would also see overseas visitors charged to visit certain sites – estimated to raise around $60 million a year to go to conservation. Tama Potaka told Mike Hosking he's confident visitors are prepared to pay. He says they've just started charging for a few

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3:53

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OECD report...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/07

The Finance Minister says the Government's going to have to do something about Superannuation. An OECD report warns if current policy settings continue, we could be spending 5% more of our GDP on health, long-term care, and pensions by 2060. Minister Nicola Willis says the cost for superannuation is going up billions of dollars, while there are fewer workers for every pensioner. She told Mike Hosking the cost is also rising as a proportion of taxes. Willis says it will soon account for 20%, and

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2:00

Mike's Minute: Good riddance to the BSA

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

I do worry about Paul Goldsmith's ability to make a decision. The BSA and its abolition is a “done by morning tea, let's move onto the important stuff” sort of thing. And yet he seems to have been waxing and waning and pontificating for the past two years of Government. At last, he has got there. The Broadcasting Standards Authority is over and thank the good Lord for that. It was from another time: pre-streaming, pre-international, no borders broadcasting. It caught the few originals left in a

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12:15

Mel Parsons: Kiwi indie-folk singer on her upcoming...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Mel Parsons’ new album will be able to experience it live, the Kiwi singer taking it on tour. Earlier this morning she announced a seven-date tour for her upcoming album ‘Castle Hill’, named for the remote Southern Alps town in which it was recorded. The album is due out in August, but half a dozen singles have already been released, including Post High Slide, Brick By Brick’, and her latest release, ‘Grain by Grain’. “It’s just kind of the way that people are

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4:42

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

Fresh conflict between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. Trump launched another attack on the Pope, suggesting he believes it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, and claiming his stance is endangering people. The Pope made no such claims and responded to the attack by saying the mission of the church is to preach the Gospel and to preach peace, and people were free to criticise him for it. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking Pope Leo said he's never supported nuclear

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

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2026/05/06

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA’s Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, while UVisa Director Tobias Tohill gives his thoughts on what the new citizenship test should look like. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is back from Singapore, discussing infrastructure, the fuel deal, and the results of a poll on the Government’s handling of the fuel crisis. Kiwi singer Mel Parsons is back after exactly two years to sing us a song

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3:28

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth. Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3% in the March quarter. Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says businesses he's talked to aren't yet looking to shed staff. He told Mike Hosking that they can see it’s going to get better when the conflict ends, and they want those good people around to help the business get going again. Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury,

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2:17

Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the areas of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past. The City Council's agreed to engage with interested parties, including social housing providers, iwi, and private developers. It's identified more than 10 hectares of land, split across 11 parts of the quake damaged zone, suitable for housing. Phil Mauger told Mike Hosking work will be needed on the foundations, but it's suitable to live on. He says 15 years ago red zoned land was defined by a ball point

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10:18

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

The Prime Minister says we have serious work to do on our infrastructure compared to Singapore. He's returned from the country this week, where a deal was formally signed to ensure trade keeps flowing during disruptions – securing fuel for New Zealand and food for Singapore. This comes as the former boss of Auckland's City Rail Link claims the project could have cost 50% less – ballooning to an estimated 5.5 billion dollars. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he agrees with this. He says that we

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4:23

Tobias Tohill: UVisa Director on the Government's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/06

An immigration advisor says we should learn from other countries as to what makes a good citizenship test. The Government's planning to impose a test from late next year. Applicants will have to pass 15 of 20 multi-choice questions on our history, politics, and laws. UVisa Director Tobias Tohill told Mike Hosking he hopes they're paying attention to how this is approached elsewhere, as more than just general questions are needed. He says countries like Switzerland look at whether the person

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3:16

Paul Goldsmith: Media and Communications Minister on...

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2026/05/06

The Government says it will be up to audiences to decide if they care whether broadcasters self-regulate. It's shutting down the Broadcasting Standards Authority, sayings it's past its use-by date in the online age. The Media and Communications Minister expects the Media Council will become the primary regulator for journalism. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking he doesn't have to opt-in. He says it's voluntary and broadcasters can explain their decision to join or not to their audience. LISTEN

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2:28

Mike's Minute: How do you not have confidence in an...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/05

In a year of wacky polls and debate, we have this morning probably the maddest result of all. Horizon research has either asked a leading or confusing question, or they have a misrepresentative group of people. Or the people who answered have other things in mind when they answered because the poll is about the fuel crisis. Now the fuel "crisis", such as it is, has not actually been a crisis. You might argue in price it has, but it's peaked and the fears of $200 a barrel never happened and never

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