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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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Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of January, we hear some more good economic news with the services sector in growth for the first time in nearly two years. Mike finds out what the inquiry into the Tom Phillips case will look into and likely achieve. There are record numbers of New Zealanders with bachelor's degrees, but Universities New Zealand's Chris Whelan tells Mike the numbers compare poorly internationally. We have the first Politics Wednesday for 2026 and we

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Sir Jim Mann: Otago University Professor of Medicine...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

Dietary fibre could soon receive a long-overdue promotion. Otago University researchers want it recognised internationally as an essential nutrient, as it's proven to lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But New Zealanders average just 20 grams a day – below World Health Organisation guidelines. Professor of Medicine and Human Nutrition, Sir Jim Mann told Mike Hosking that classifying it as an essential nutrient changes the emphasis it’s given in nutritional recommendations. He says

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Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm is being welcomed. It will sell to French construction firm Vinci for just over $315 million. The Combined Building Supplies Cooperative says it will create more competition, and expects a boom for the sector. Chief Executive Carl Taylor told Mike Hosking that global companies have worked in New Zealand before. He says examples of that include Te Kaha Stadium and the Metro Pools in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:35

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell is skipping today's National Party caucus retreat in Christchurch to deal with the unfolding weather situation in the upper North Island. Watches and warnings are in place for several parts of the country. Heavy rain is now battering Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula causing flooding in many places and completely cutting off Whitianga from both the north and the south. Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking he'll be based in Auckland, so he can travel to

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4:03

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the number of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

It's thought New Zealand is lagging behind international trends in university education. Ministry of Education data shows 39% of adults aged 25 to 64 hold a bachelor’s degree or above in 2024 – up from 17% 20 years ago. Universities NZ Chief Executive Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking compared with 65% in Canada and 54% in the UK and Australia, we’re trailing. He says the New Zealand economy hasn't developed perhaps as quickly as others, but almost two-thirds of jobs now require at least two years of

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1:56

Matthew Hague: Lawyer and former police officer on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

A lawyer says documentary evidence will be considered in the inquiry of Tom Phillips' disappearance. Him and his children were missing for four years when the saga ended with a shootout in September, killing the fugitive. An inquiry into how agencies handled the case will begin hearing evidence today. Lawyer and former police officer Matthew Hague told Mike Hosking he doesn't think there is obvious fault on the part of the police. He says there will be things they could've done better, but it

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3:24

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the growth in the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/20

There are hopes our services sector is finally starting to turn a corner. The latest BNZ – Business NZ Performance of Services Index shows the sector's growing after almost two years of contraction. The sector accounts for more than two thirds of businesses, employing almost three quarters of Kiwis. Business NZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking while this isn't a trend, it is a positive sign. She says what was good about the result was the positive change came from indicators that

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2:04

Mike's Minute: Should Anna Breman be in trouble?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

Of all the nutty stuff Trump is up to, the most egregious is the DOJ-Jerome Powell investigation. Powell —I have not one shadow of doubt— makes, along with his board members, decisions based on traditional economic or monetary thinking. Trump does not. Of course you can debate, as we have in this country, whether a governor or chair of a central bank is doing the right thing or a good thing. But what you don’t do is weaponize the law to hunt him down. A central bank’s independence is the cornerstone

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7:48

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the Conservative MPs...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

Conservative MPs are continuing to jump ship to Reform UK. Andrew Rosindell is the second MP to defect in the span of a week, following on from Robert Jenrick, who was sacked as shadow justice secretary last week. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking it’s unlikely to stop until Reform starts showing signs of sagging in the polls. He says there has been some resistance within the Party to the influx of Tories, as they don’t want it to become the Tory Party Mark 2. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:17

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on European...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

Europe is split on how to handle Donald Trump's escalating attempts to take control of Greenland. The US President's said he will impose tariffs on eight European countries unless he can buy the Danish territory. Newstalk ZB's Paris Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking the bull is in the china shop, and leaders can't agree on next steps. She says for example, the Germans want a combative approach behind closed doors while appearing conciliatory in public. Field says on the other hand,

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13:09

Blair Tuke: Black Foils Co-CEO on the growth of Sail GP

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

People can’t get enough of Sail GP. There was an average of 18 million dedicated broadcast views per event in 2025, with both social media and the events themselves continuing to grow. Black Foils co-CEO Blair Tuke told Mike Hosking the model’s proven itself. Tuke attributes the sport’s growth to the fact that it’s a race that hasn’t been seen before, and it was built for the fans from the outset. Because of that, he says, the league and teams have been able to pivot and adjust to follow what the

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Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 20th of January, Education Minister Erica Stanford downplays the number of teacher vacancies at our schools. Mike finds out more about the new oil and gas exploration being proposed for some parts of the country. Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson talks the Prime Minister's comment the superannuation age will inevitably rise. And Black Foils Co-CEO Blair Tuke joins Mike for an extended chat about the success of Sail GP and

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3:51

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

A couple of green shoots beginning to emerge in the energy sector. US owned oil and gas company JETEX has applied for a permit to extract coal seam gas near Huntly, and Australia-based EnZed Energy has lodged an application for an offshore petroleum permit in Taranaki. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie told Mike Hosking this is what the restart of an industry looks like. He says we’re seeing a rebuilding of a pipeline of prospects for the future, which means new entrants, new work

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3:40

Rohan West: Tennis Auckland CEO on the timeline for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

A timeline of sorts for the new $15 million ASB Classic roof in Auckland. 2027 is the “dream date”, with a more realistic timeline being before the 2028 tournament begins. Tennis Auckland CEO Rohan West told Mike Hosking the consenting and planning phase takes a while and the construction is logistically challenging. He says the ASB Classic starts its temporary build in the first week of October, taking about three months to put everything in place. This means they have to stop construction on a

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Troy Churton: Orākei Local Board Planning Portfolio...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

Some relief is being felt by Auckland's local boards as the Government looks to back-track on its housing requirements. The Government has mandated intensification plans for the city to open the door to two million potential homes over the next 30 years. But Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says feedback clearly shows change is needed. Orākei Local Board Planning Portfolio Lead Troy Churton told Mike Hosking he'd like to see a slower, more considered approach. He says the plan was made to

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the rise in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

The Education Minister's unfazed by a rise in sector vacancies, saying these aren't the right figures to be looking at. Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant – 12% more than this time last year. Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking most of these aren't full time. She says it doesn't mean there are 450 classrooms without teachers, and she expects a higher vacancy rate at this time of year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgage Brokers CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

Questions over why our largest bank has hiked its floating home loan rate. ANZ's lifted its rate 10 basis points to 5.79%. It says the move, which brings ANZ in line with most other banks, reflects changing global and local conditions. But Squirrel Mortgage Brokers Chief Executive David Cunningham told Mike Hosking it's raising interest rates because it can. He says its floating rate is much higher than its one-year fixed rate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike's Minute: What a year 2026 is going to be

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/19

I don’t think there’s a scriptwriter in Hollywood who could out-dramatize real life right now. It seems the show is back just in time for a year of… who knows what. Venezuela - was it illegal? Probably. But the key question is: who is going to do anything about it? And if you protest, you look like you’re backing a dictator and a thug. Greenland? I think a deal where NATO boosts resources should have been done years ago - remembering the thinking behind it: if America doesn’t plant a flag, China

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Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 19th of January, the Prime Minister joins Mike in studio to talk the state of the economy, the coalition and when the election date will be announced. We find out about the New Zealanders who are moving to Australia who are finding out the grass isn't always greener. The Commentary Box talks Scott Robertson's depature as All Blacks coach and the Blackcaps historic ODI series win in India. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast

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Mike's Minute: I still have questions over Razor's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/18

I’m a bit exercised about Scott Robertson, because I like him and I thought he was a good coach. His record at Canterbury spoke for itself. The trouble in this country is that we can’t have a sensible conversation about All Blacks coaches, because so many of us come to it with myopic, emotional views driven by idiocy like geography and personality expectations that have nothing to do with the actual job. Hansen had pro and anti camps, as did Foster, and now Robertson. It all wastes too much energy

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