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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Olympics
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Auckland
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
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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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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.

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Tohu Harris
Warriors captain
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
Roger Gray
Chief Executive
Ports of Auckland
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
Caroline Harvey
CEO
Otatahi Christchurch Stadium
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
Tim Lightbourne
InVivo winemaker
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
Nick Hakes
CEO of Financial Advice NZ
Financial Advice NZ
Episode: Nick Hakes: Financial Advice NZ CEO on the review finding only 28% of Kiwis accessed financial advice in the past 12 months
Jenny Smith
Musician
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026
Sam Woolford
Program Lead for Legacy Group
Legacy Group
Episode: Sam Woolford: LegaSea CEO on the Government's U-turn on changing commercial fishing size limits, the fisheries bill
Billie Moore
Chief Executive of the Airports Association (New Zealand)
New Zealand Airports Association
Episode: Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Jetstar cutting flights to New Zealand as jet fuel prices rise
Craig Pickett
CEO and founder of Halter
Halter
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

Host

Mike Hosking
Host of The Mike Hosking Breakfast, known for his incisive opinions and commentary on current affairs and culture.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 631 ratings
  • Good to see full episodes being uploaded now

    Great commentary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blairm12
    United Kingdom4 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 Zealand6 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.

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    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
  • The Ad filled breakfast

    Quite an interesting podcast. But the full show is chock full of ads. They maybe take up half the show which is just ridiculous!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nat374
    New Zealanda year ago

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There are complaints about the high volume of advertisements, often detracting from the overall experience.
Listeners appreciate the depth of commentary and engagement with current events, often praising the incisive insights of the host.
Listener feedback often mentions a desire for a cleaner separation between full episodes and short snippets in the feed.
A mix of opinions exists regarding the host's political biases, suggesting that some find the content too one-sided, while others appreciate the directness.

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#80
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Spotify
#154
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#17
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#169
India/News
Apple Podcasts
#197
Ukraine/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026
Q: What is the rationale behind the targeted fuel subsidy, and who benefits the most?
The minister argues the policy aims to shield low- to middle-income households as prices rise, with a clear exit line if the fuel price stabilises; however, critics worry about who actually benefits based on vehicle type and usage.
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the Government weighing up remote learning as a result of the fuel crisis
Q: The stories I'm hearing, Relief Teachers canceling, how real is that? How big a problem is this in education at the moment?
Seymour emphasizes that while concerns about staffing during crises are valid, the government will avoid panicking and will rely on data and careful planning to protect education, suggesting contingencies are being considered but not adopted hastily.
Jason Delamore: Lotto CEO on the changes to Powerball and the jackpots
Q: What's the weekly spend and how's it changed?
Average ticket spend is about $18, rising to around $22 on big Powerball draws, indicating a modest increase in spending among players during major events.
Jason Delamore: Lotto CEO on the changes to Powerball and the jackpots
Q: What would you expect to happen as a result of these changes—will market share go up or will there be more people gambling?
We expect the draws to occur a bit less frequently on average, with more frequent smaller prizes drawing in more frequent players, especially around big Powerball events, while larger jackpots attract a broader pool of participants.
Jason Delamore: Lotto CEO on the changes to Powerball and the jackpots
Q: How much of it's just about change, because you need to change versus you're being eaten into by a globally increasing betting market?
It's definitely a more competitive market, but the changes are largely about adjusting to New Zealand's population growth and keeping the game aligned with how people are playing today, including more frequent participation from frequent players.

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2. Roger Gray
3. Caroline Harvey
4. Tim Lightbourne
5. Nick Hakes
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7. Sam Woolford
8. Billie Moore

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