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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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2:06

Peter Debruge: Variety's Chief Film Critic chats best...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being eyed for a possible underdog win. Jessie Buckley is the favourite for Best Actress after already taking home the Critics Choice, SAG, and Golden Globe for her role in Hamnet. Variety's Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge joined Mike Hosking to chat his expectations for the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:46

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats visit to the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat fuel security, his visit to the Pacific, and Trump's calls for aid in the Strait of Hormuz. Luxon told Hosking he is 'confident' in New Zealand's fuel imports as most of our supply comes from South Korea and Singapore. "We've got very good cover and stocks," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:15

Mike's Minute: Is the Government ignoring advice for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

Yet another “advice ignored” story. The trouble with advice is it's not automatically right and more often than not the media seems to think it counts for something, hence their obsession with coverage. The latest example is Paul Goldsmith ignored advice around move-on orders. The media plays these advice stories up because it suits their increasingly obvious bias against the Government. But when you read the advice it’s a mixture of the vague, wrong and made up. The best part is the bit that says

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2:03

Mike's Minute: We have good news on housing

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/13

We have good news on housing. 1) It's still a buyers' market. 2) A good chunk of the buyers are first timers. It’s the debate we should at least acknowledge has been, for now, partially solved. Not long back we were where Australia currently is; young people couldn't afford a house and, with plenty of emotion, it was suggested they never would. That wasn’t actually factually true then and it most certainly isn't now. What is helping is two things: 1) The slow rise of prices as we move out of the

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2:09

Mark the Week: The Covid report tells us what we...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

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. The Warriors: 8/10 Come on! Let's start with the good news – we're one from one. A thrashing against a good side and another home game tonight. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi: 6/10 She's back. Whether she likes being back is another thing, but good on her for fighting her corner and exposing her crappy little party. The Covid report: 6/10 Told us what we already knew and changes nothing

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1:52

Mike's Minute: My observations on week 2 of the war

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2026/03/12

My observations on week two of the war. I'm as convinced as ever I was that this thing is over in the four week-ish window they said it would be. If true, it means we should not have spent the week guessing when it will be over because we have already been told. If I worry about anything it's miscalculation. The trouble with the miscalculation is we don’t really know if it is or not because most of what we hear is from the President and his Secretary of War, both of whom are cartoonish in their

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4:55

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

Members of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves to help combat steep oil prices arising from the conflict in the Middle East. It equates to about four-days' worth and is the largest ever release of reserves in the agency's history. The US is releasing 172 million barrels from their Strategic Petroleum Reserve, beginning next week. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the move will result in a 40% decrease in the US’ oil

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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

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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

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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

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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

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4:03

Ulrich Speidel: Auckland University computer science...

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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

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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

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6:39

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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3:05

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

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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

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5:23

Andreas Heuser: Heuser Whittington Partner on New...

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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

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