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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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6:31

Liam Sceats: Kiwi Grand Prix Champion on his wildcard...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The most coveted crown in New Zealand motorsport is on the line this weekend. Highlands is hosting the 70th edition of the NZ Grand Prix, which is running under the new NextGen NZ Championship banner And the 2024 winner, 20-year-old Liam Sceats, has been handed a last-minute wildcard into the field. The championship has been running for the last three weekends, but he told Mike Hosking he’s only jumping in for this one. Sceats says it’s not going to be easy jumping in at this stage, but he’s

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2:39

Andy Horne: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

There’s a belief there may come a point when insurers’ goodwill runs out in areas most exposed to climate risk. AA Insurance has told Buller District Council it’s temporarily stopped offering new home and landlord cover in Westport due to flood risk, though existing policies can still be renewed. MinterEllisonRuddWatts insurance partner Andy Horne told Mike Hosking it’s unusual for an insurer to be this open. He says the reality is insurers are increasingly making risk-based decisions about where

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2:45

Greg Fleming: National MP on the cross party support...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

National and Labour are joining forces in support of legislation to tackle modern slavery. Their bipartisan backing means the Bill can be introduced in Parliament, bypassing the ballot system. The proposed law would require large companies to report their measures to avoid slavery conditions in supply chains, and fine those not complying or acting to mislead. National's Greg Fleming told Mike Hosking they’ve taken learnings from overseas, particularly Australia, and will be going with template forms

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4:55

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the India Free Trade...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The Minister for Trade's attempting to put to bed concerns about our Free Trade Agreement with India, repeatedly voiced by the NZ First leader. Winston Peters claims it will let tens of thousands more Indian migrants enter the country. The Prime Minister has denied the assertion. Todd McClay told Mike Hosking there are no rights around migration in the agreement – instead it allows skilled workers to come to New Zealand for a limit of three years. He says trade deals are complicated and complex,

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4:41

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The economy is still struggling to gain momentum. Infometrics says a lot of the indicators suggest that economic recovery is looking unconvincing. Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says most have taken the possibility of further Official Cash Rate cuts off the table, and some are forecasting a hike. He told Mike Hosking that things are improving, but the problem for households in particular is that you’ve been told things are going to get better, but you still have all the cost of living pressures.

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1:52

Mike's Minute: Build what is wanted and housing can't...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Bit of 'rubber hitting the road' research on unsold real estate for you. A real estate consultancy company looked at the amount of unsold stock when it came to apartments in Auckland. There are a record number. 541 to be precise, which is 20% of everything that has been built in the past three years. I love apartments, I live in one, I own them, I have owned them. They are not everyone's cup of tea, but what I have learned over the years, like most things in life, there is always nuance to the

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90:28

Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of January, new data reveals how effective Labour’s Fees Free university scheme was. National MP Judith Collins discusses her 24 years in Parliament and her decision to retire from politics. Former rugby union and league great Brad Thorn discusses his success, what drives him, and his new book ‘Champions Do Extra’. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your

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4:20

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the growing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Growing outrage in Italy after it was announced ICE agents would be in attendance at the Winter Olympics next month. The US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that they will serve a security role, supporting the US diplomatic security service at the Games. Current and former politicians within Italy are urging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to block the agents’ presence in the wake of two fatal shootings by ICE in Minneapolis. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking she wouldn’t

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12:15

Brad Thorn: Rugby legend on the value of hard work,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

A once in a generation player, Brad Thorn has achieved great things on the field. He’s arguably the greatest code swapper rugby league and union have ever seen, winning the World Cup with the All Blacks, Crusaders titles, NRL titles, and he represented the Kangaroos and played in State of Origin. Thorn’s had an immense amount of success across his 30-year career, and he’s detailed the lessons he’s learned in his new book, ‘Champions Do Extra’. The book’s title stems from a sentiment expressed by

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3:35

Nic Smith: Victoria University Vice-Chancellor on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

A new domestic exchange programme will soon let students swap cities as easily as they swap courses. Otago, AUT and Victoria University of Wellington have launched Uni Exchange Aotearoa, giving second-year undergraduates the chance to study at another university for a semester. The scheme offers students a taste of travel without the challenges of going overseas. Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith told Mike Hosking New Zealand can actually offer a real diversity of experience within its

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3:45

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on their house...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Economists are expecting the Official Cash Rate to rise sooner rather than later, flattening forecasts for the property market. Cotality's latest report shows almost three quarters of local respondents expect house prices to rise this year. Meanwhile, ANZ's slashed its house price inflation forecast for 2026 from 5% to 2%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the economy can't grow too fast. She says two hikes are already expected this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:40

Ian Powell: Health Commentator on ambulance demand...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

St John is dealing with its biggest ever workload. National ambulance data shows there's been a 30% increase in 111 calls for ambulances over the past five years and a 17% jump in attended incidents. They fielded over 700 thousand calls last year, and attended more than 550 thousand incidents. Health Commentator Ian Powell told Mike Hosking ambulance services are mirroring the public hospital system in terms of acute admissions – things that cannot be deferred. He says that since 2011, the rate of

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8:09

Judith Collins: Senior National MP on her resignation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Judith Collins is leaving politics on a high note. The former National leader and senior MP is stepping back from politics after 24 years, taking up a new role mid-year as Law Commission President. Since Collins was first elected in 2002, she's held 18 ministerial roles, and is currently the Minister for Defence, Public Service, Space, Digitising Government, and the GCSB and NZSIS, and also the Attorney-General. She told Mike Hosking she’s become the Mother of the House, and dealing with Parliament

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3:32

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the Fees Free...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

It's thought the fees-free university scheme was theory vs reality. New data suggests the previous Labour Government policy failed to reach the students it meant to. Of the 26 thousand students who went straight from Year 13 into study in its final year, just 1.3% came from the most disadvantaged schools – around 230 students. Universities NZ Chief Executive Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking in their hearts Labour believed it would make a difference, but it hasn't. But he says but it's been very

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2:27

Mike's Minute: Why we should, and shouldn't, pay...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

There are reasons to ignore political polls this year. And some reasons not to. 1) There have been two polls since the election was called, the RNZ-Reid Research one yesterday and the Taxpayers-Curia poll last week. Both tell you the Government, as it stands, will be re-elected, so there's a consistency to them. 2) Both tell the same story, and both don’t. Labour is on 35%-ish in both polls. That reassures you in terms of accuracy. But is NZ First on 10% or 11.5%? And in a crowded field where a

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6:07

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the record...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

Scorching heatwave conditions continue to grip much of Australia's southeast, keeping authorities on high alert as fire conditions grow increasingly unpredictable. Temperatures soared across parts of Victoria and South Australia yesterday, breaking nearly a dozen local heat records and nearing 50C. And the scorching temperatures are set to continue, with forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology indicating that the heat is set to linger until the weekend in areas away from the coast. Australia

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5:58

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the second...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

US President Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by immigration agents. Alex Pretti was fatally shot while protesting against the immigration crackdown in the city this weekend, three weeks after mother Renee Good met the same fate. The facts around the incident including whether he was wielding a gun have been hotly contested, setting up a fresh confrontation between state and federal officials. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike

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90:21

Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of January, the Government is set to adjust the Auckland housing plan – Chris Bishop gives a few details. The Broadcasting Standards Authority is calling for a change in the laws around media broadcasting in this country. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk MPs leaving, the Mount Maunganui tragedy, and whether they pay attention to the polls on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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11:22

Politics Wednesday with Mark Mitchell and Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

Landslide experts say it was a matter of when, not if, the slope overlooking the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park failed. Speculation has swirled online about the slip, where the recovery of the six people missing could still take weeks. Canterbury University's Tom Robinson says the slip was going to happen regardless if trees had been removed from the mountain. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking misinformation doesn't help the mental health of those impacted by the

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4:07

Sam Vye: SYOS Aerospace CEO on the company being...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

A Kiwi company's been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to design a futuristic helicopter drone programme. SYOS Aerospace is among seven companies shortlisted for Project NYX to design 'wingman' drones to accompany British Army Apache Attack helicopters. CEO Sam Vye says it's great recognition of a young New Zealand company leading the way in un-crewed vehicles. He told Mike Hosking they have a number of competitors all around the world, but they strive to have a solid, unique selling point

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