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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Auckland
Donald Trump
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Labour Party
India Free Trade Agreement
National Party
All Blacks
Iran
United States
Christchurch
Warriors
New Zealand First
New Zealand Politics
Immigration
Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Labour Party
Budget
China

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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Latest Episodes

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 20th of July, Ryan Fox's coach Marcus Wheelhouse joins us straight after Fox's first golf major win at The Open.

The PM is back from holiday and talks the new ferries and names, council... more

With a war he doesn’t know how to finish it seems the Trump plan, given the Iran problem will reflect badly for him in the midterms, is to gerrymander the vote by pretending they have an emergency.

That was largely the point of Friday's speech, whi... more

The latest polls from Australia are out, and it's tight at the top.

Both Labour and One Nation are polling high, whilst the Liberal coalition has taken a popularity hit. Dropping to 19%.

Australian Correspondent Steve Price says despite Pauline... more

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the weekend's sport.

On the table today: Ryan Fox has won the British open.

The World Cup Final is underway - and the weekend gave us a third-place playoff of the ages.

And it's been a... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Allen
CEO of Fonterra
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John Key
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Former government leader
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026
Sam Neill
Acclaimed New Zealand actor
Actor
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026
Ian Mune
Renowned NZ actor/director
Actor/Director
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026
Shah Aslam
SOE Capital CEO
SODE Capital / Private Port joint venture
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026
Sir Ian Mune
Award-winning actor and director
New Zealand film industry
Episode: Sir Ian Mune: Award-winning Actor and Director pays tribute to the late Sir Sam Neill
Alan MacDonald
Head of Advocacy and Strategy at EMA
Employers and Manufacturers Association
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026
Ian Jones
Former All Black
New Zealand rugby
Episode: Ian Jones: Former All Black on Bledisloe cup tests locked in for ANZAC day
Alexander Cornwell
Reuters Middle East correspondent
Reuters
Episode: Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Middle East correspondent says retaliatory strikes in Iran are the new norm

Host

Mike Hosking
Host of The Mike Hosking Breakfast, Newstalk ZB

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 646 ratings
  • AdTalk ZB

    Far too many ads, huge doses of TDS and Richard Arnold is the most left leaning commentator I’ve ever heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hanks Brother
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Good to see full episodes being uploaded now

    Great commentary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blairm12
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • The whistle has to go.

    I wear a headset to listen to this show. Everytime you do mark the week. You blow a stupid whistle and it’s too loud. Either ditch it or turn the stupid whistle noise down.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rutterkinz
    New Zealand10 months ago
  • One Star for Being on the Air

    Even for someone like me who would have voted National, Mike’s bias is so much that I find the show embarrassing. The last straw for me is hearing him talk to his Australian correspondent Steve Price highly opinionated charlatan known here in Australia for his superficial understanding of the world.Fortunately, the time for broadcasters like Mike is near its end.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Razzmatazz6581
    Australiaa year ago
  • Full show

    I can’t get ZB here in Whangarei, new cars(at least mine) do not have AM so the only access is the podcast. Now if they can just separate the snippets from the full show, life would be perfect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avoman157
    New Zealanda year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the fast, opinion-driven pace and the mix of politics, business, and sport.
A notable portion dislikes excessive advertising/read pace and desires more full-show content rather than snippets.
Listeners appreciate incisive, clear-cut analysis and direct questions to guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#59
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#41
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#18
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#223
India/News
Apple Podcasts
#243
United Arab Emirates/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says Modi is a cross between a preacher, a new world leader, and Winston Churchill
Q: Is there a magic about Modi? Is there something there about Modi?
He projects a strong leadership presence and has an X factor that appeals to a broad audience, including a charismatic performance that stands out in rallies.
Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant
Q: Happy-ish with that?
Alan responds that the current direction on infrastructure and planning looks reasonably positive, with broad agreement on spatial planning, though there are some environmental and regulatory concerns to manage.
Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the BNZ Business New Zealand Performance of Services Index showing growth in June
Q: Katherine, how do you interpret the jump in New Orders and the overall PSI signal?
New Orders being the strongest category indicates improving demand signals and confidence among businesses, which, when combined with a broader PSI showing expansion, suggests the economy is moving toward recovery despite ongoing consumer fragility.
Shah Aslam: SO Capital CEO on their new partnership with PrivatPort to increase business and premium air travel into and around NZ
Q: What's the balance between leisure and business travel?
Aroughly 50-50 split, with many travelers combining leisure trips with business considerations and ongoing planning for multiple city itineraries within the region.
Shah Aslam: SO Capital CEO on their new partnership with PrivatPort to increase business and premium air travel into and around NZ
Q: How is the business model structured between asset ownership and chartering?
There is a mix of ultra-high-net-worth individuals who own their aircraft and corporates who charter through large providers, with the joint venture supporting operations and management in Napier and Auckland to service both owned and chartered flights.

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What is The Mike Hosking Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced morning talk show that blends political interviews, economics updates, and sports commentary with lively banter and promotional segments. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests, from prime ministers and political leaders to academics and sports figures, covering topics like education reform, banking policy, immigration, and international tensions, all filtered through a sharp, opinionated host. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to stake strong positions, mix policy discussion with real-world implications for business and daily life, and intersperse news with lifestyle and advertising reads, which together create a distinctive, agenda-setting format that appeals to listeners who want quick takes, decisive analysis, a... more

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2. John Key
3. Sam Neill
4. Ian Mune
5. Shah Aslam
6. Sir Ian Mune
7. Alan MacDonald
8. Ian Jones

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