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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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3:40

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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4:35

Stacey Wood: Broadcasting Standards Authority CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

The Broadcasting Standards Authority says the current laws it operates under are obsolete. A Parliamentary paper on the BSA's annual review notes the watchdog's definition of a broadcaster is 35 years old. The authority says it's been asking for legislation reform for about 15 years, as media companies produce more online content. BSA Chief Executive Stacey Wood told Mike Hosking the jurisdiction framework is not clear. She says it doesn't have the resources to regulate every audio-visual

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3:31

Chris Penk: Associate Emergency Management Minister...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

The Emergency Management Associate Minister says it's vital we understand exactly what went wrong leading up to the Mount Maunganui landslide. The Government led inquiry will investigate the events surrounding Thursday's deadly slip, where recovery of the six people missing could still take weeks. Meanwhile, it's dishing out $2.4 million to help storm-hit communities. Chris Penk told Mike Hosking it's a high stakes event, with low information and lots of emotion. He says the lessons we learn about

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2:45

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the Terms of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

The Privacy Commissioner's pushing for strong incentives against cyber criminals in the Manage My Health data breach. Michael Webster's unveiled the initial Terms of Reference for his inquiry into the data breach affecting 127 thousand users that came to light early this month. The first phase will focus on the scale of the breach, its impacts, and Manage My Health's responsibilities and safeguards. Webster told Mike Hosking he's concerned nothing will come from his recommendations on how to

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3:13

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the plans for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

The Government is confirming it is making changes to Auckland's housing intensification plan. It has been considering watering down controversial planning rules allowing two million homes to be built over the coming decades. Chris Bishop says that target is nothing more than a modelling number on a spread sheet, but he will be changing it over the coming month. He told Mike Hosking most Aucklanders seem to agree there needs to be more housing in the CBD and along transit routes. Bishop says the

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3:27

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/27

A possible sign of the economic recovery with Michael Hill's New Zealand operation reporting its first positive result in more than two years. In the six months to December the jeweller made $62 million worth of sales, increasing by 2.4%. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson says jewellery's a good sign of discretionary spending and consumer confidence. He told Mike Hosking there are also positive economic signs elsewhere. Wilkinson says there's a lot of benefits in areas where these

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5:37

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Parliament...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

Another country is looking to ban social media for children: France. The French Parliament is due to vote on a bill that would block social media platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok for those under the age of 15. Another clause would also ban the use of mobile phones in senior schools. France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking the bill is on a fast-track procedure, and it looks as though it will pass. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:13

Mike's Minute: My first election year prediction

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

Kudos to Phillip Mills. He of the gym empire and, as it turns out, this election year's star turn in the donation department. His money for the Opportunity Party is the first large declared donation. I like it for a couple of reasons. Business owners and leaders too often display a fear when it comes to views and support and commentary. I learned it sadly during Covid. The anger privately never matched the anger publicly from some of the nation's biggest names and businesses, because they feared

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9:01

Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B Frontman on their summer...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

It’s been a summer to remember for L.A.B. Last year they announced a run of three outdoor concerts over the summer, with one in Tauranga, one over the ditch in the Gold Coast, and the final one in Auckland. The first two shows saw rave reviews, and this weekend will see L.A.B return to Auckland for the first time in four years, performing alongside Stan Walker. Four years is quite a stretch, but L.A.B Frontman Joel Shadbolt confessed he hadn’t realised it’d been that long. “We’ve been doing lots of

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89:57

Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of January, we take a look at what’s happening with the Government’s retail crime advisory group after three of its five members resigned. The Prime Minister is on after Auckland Anniversary to discuss the response to the severe weather damage, Winston Peters’ comments on WHO, and when electioneering will begin. And L.A.B frontman Joel Shadbolt is back to talk their summer of concerts and this weekend’s performance in Auckland – the

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3:48

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby Interim CEO on the search...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

New Zealand Rugby interim boss Steve Lancaster has clarified the organisation's position on the appointment of a replacement for former coach Scott Robertson with less than two years until the World Cup. The successful candidate must be a New Zealander with international experience in a head role. Lancaster says that with only two years until the World Cup, they simply don’t have time for someone to find their feet at this level, so they’re looking for someone that can hit the ground running. He

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9:53

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the support and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

The Prime Minister says today's the day the Government's preparing a support package the areas severely damaged by recent weather. Recovery efforts are in their sixth day at Mount Maunganui, where six people are still missing in the aftermath of a large landslide. Local states of emergency remain in place for the Tairawhiti regions, Whangarei, Thames Coromandel and Hauraki Districts, and the Bay of Plenty. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he's meeting with Cabinet this morning to discuss

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