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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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3:43

Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on the legal...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/24

Legal cases against Lord Mandelson and former Prince Andrew are in the works as officials tread carefully to avoid prejudicing the proceedings. The UK Government is hoping to release files on why former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were appointed to their high-profile roles despite ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Royal Correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking because of the ongoing legal case, no one wants to prejudice it. He says generally the view is,

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5:18

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the departure of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/24

Another Australian is leaving the Warriors on compassionate grounds. Co-captain Mitch Barnett is departing after the upcoming NRL season – a year ahead of his contract expiring. Barnett has a child that requires medical support and he wants to be closer to family. Warriors CEO Cameron George told Mike Hosking it’s unfortunate because he’s been such a great leader for the club. He says the situation only come to light in the last month or so, and they’d even had some discussions about possibly

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1:38

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the city's bus...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/24

Wellington's Mayor is considering taking the city's bus lanes back to the drawing board. People driving in bus lanes are Wellington City Council's biggest money grabber, raking in around $6 million in fines. A new bus lane on Cambridge Terrace caught tens of thousands of people exceeding the 50 metre maximum, worth a penalty fee of $150. Andrew Little told Mike Hosking he doesn't want bus lane cameras to be seen as a source of revenue for the council. He says there's a genuine question on whether

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4:03

Geoffrey Sayer: MediMap Director on the breach of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/24

MediMap's Director says they've traced a breach to the platform back to a profile, which has likely been compromised. The platform's widely used across the country, especially in aged care, disability, hospice, and community health. Director Geoffrey Sayer says there've been unauthorised changes to some demographic records. Sayer told Mike Hosking the person hasn't used brute force to infiltrate the system, they've somehow gained access. He says there's no reason to believe this is a cyber-attack,

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4:54

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on primary...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/24

Primary teachers are the last on the list in the education sector, still to strike a pay deal with the Government. Primary principals have accepted a cumulative 2.5% immediate pay rise and another 2.1% next year. It introduces a $15 thousand curriculum-change allowance, recognising their work implementing reforms. Education Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking teachers want the Treaty of Waitangi acknowledged and increased learning support. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:32

Mike's Minute: Good or bad story at university?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

What's in the numbers? Well-known economist Shamubeel Eaqub has crunched a few figures. It turns out if you want to see it, being a student at university is a miserable experience. And boy does the media love a story of misery. Being a student is pricier than ever, they tell us. "Does it pay off?" was your headline. The answer, and this isn't from the story, it's from me, is yes. Yes, if you have a plan. Yes, if you are careful. Yes, if you are driven in a specific direction professionally. Our most

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6:51

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Peter...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

A major moment in British politics as Peter Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It relates to his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The former UK ambassador to the US and Labour minister has been accused of passing on information to the sex offender when he was business secretary. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking while this might deflect heat off Keir Starmer in the short term, it’ll likely come back around to him in the end. He says that Mandelson was a

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12:59

Andy Wilman: Co-creator and EP of Top Gear, The Grand...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

Though he was never seen, Andy Wilman was an inextricable part of the success of Top Gear. He’s the co-creator and executive producer of the show, which has been seen by over 350 million people around the world. And when Top Gear came to a close, he was in charge of The Grand Tour, the show that picked up right where its predecessor left off, and now Wilman is running Amazon’s record-breaking show Clarkson’s Farm. More than two decades later, he’s written a book about how it all came to be,

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88:53

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of February, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why the Government has bought $200 million in Genesis shares. The EU Ambassador to NZ Lawrence Meredith speaks on the 4th anniversary of the Ukraine war and what it will take for it to end. Andy Wilman, the creator of Top Gear, Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm, joined to discuss the decades he’s spent behind the scenes and what it’s like to be the right hand man of his best friend,

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3:18

James Evans: Airways New Zealand GM of Commercial...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

There’s some concern about our air traffic controllers being poached. Airways New Zealand has raised the issue during an address before a Parliamentary Select Committee, warning that there’s a global shortage of controllers. General Manager of Commercial James Evans told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is currently positioned very well to cope with tight numbers. But, he says, there’s definitely a problem globally, and they are having overseas Air Navigation Service Providers approach New Zealand

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8:17

Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador to New Zealand on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

Today marks the fourth anniversary of Russian forces mounting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peace efforts to date have yielded little results, with casualties climbing day after day. EU Ambassador to New Zealand Lawrence Meredith told Mike Hosking Europe's recognising it needs to do more in terms of defence. He says the Ukrainians are not just fighting for their own peace and freedom, but for that of the free world. Meredith says this is a global conflict and it's important the right side

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2:38

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Bunnings...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

A battle for front door delivery as Bunnings joins Uber Eats in Australia and New Zealand. More than 30 thousand tools, garden, and household items will be available on the delivery service sometime this year, claiming to be at your door within 60 minutes. Takeaways, groceries, and pharmacy items are among the products currently available Gorilla Technology Chief Executive Paul Spain told Mike Hosking it's a move to compete with Amazon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:23

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

The Finance Minister says there's no mandate to reduce the state's shareholding in Genesis Energy. The Crown's directing $200 million towards new shares to retain a 51% shareholding in the company, following a $400 million capital raise. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking if we don't take part in this raise, we'd be breaching the law requiring the state to maintain majority ownership – something the coalition's committed to. She says we don't want to be a barrier to these energy companies growing in

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2:05

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

Signs of a turnaround in the retail sector as sales rise. Stats NZ data shows sales jumped by $239 million in December, compared to the September quarter – up nearly one percent. The growth was driven by pharmaceuticals and other store-based retailers, as well as electronic goods and hardware supplies. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking some of this is discretionary spending which is a great sign. He says potential interest rate rises could have an impact in

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3:36

Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University Vaping Researcher...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/23

There are concerns using vaping as a tool to quit smoking contradicts the rest of the world. Health New Zealand's free vape programme has given out more than seven thousand devices to smokers, despite Newstalk ZB revealing last year's trial had a success rate of less than half. Now, a half-million-dollar contract has been signed to provide the devices through New Zealand-owned company, Alt. Auckland University vaping researcher Kelly Burrowes told Mike Hosking it isn't recommended as a quitting

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88:26

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/22

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of February, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Trump's latest tariff threat and whether it's real and can be enforced. The Prime Minister comments on the tariffs, the surcharges bill and the public sector vs what the Government want to achieve. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville cover off the sport and concerts over the weekend. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you

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1:55

Mike's Minute: It's about time we had move-on orders

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/22

It's taken a while but we got there at last. Move-on orders. Clear lines of responsibility and delineation for police to actually fix a problem that has existed for too long in our central city areas. As the debate bounces back and forward this week have a look at those who ask "where do they go?" They ask that because it’s the easy question to ask. It’s the point-scoring question to ask. It’s the question you ask when you don’t actually have to deal with the problem. The previous Government, who

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1:55

Ricki Herbert: Former Phoenix and All Whites coach...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/22

There was drama on and off the pitch for Wellington Phoenix this weekend. Following a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC, coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned from his role as coach. The team still faces eight games before the playoffs, with the team currently placed 10th in the A-League. Former Wellington Phoenix and All Whites coach Ricki Herbert told Mike Hosking that time will tell if this is the right decision. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:32

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/22

The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated. The Government's introducing "move-on" orders - allowing Police to order people begging and sleeping rough, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. They'll be slapped with a $2000 fine or up to three months’ imprisonment if they refuse. Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking that in Auckland alone, the City Rail Link will be up and running later this year - and the International

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3:43

Steve Watt: President of the Police Association...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/22

The Police Association has concerns around newly announced "move-on" orders - to deal with disorderly behaviour and homelessness. The Government is moving to give Police the power, to order someone sleeping rough, or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. They could face fines of up to two thousand dollars or spend three months in jail if they refuse. President Steve Watt told Mike Hosking that they know there's a problem there - but Police will have a lot of other call-outs. He says

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