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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Iran
Air New Zealand
New Zealand Economy
Oil Prices
Auckland
United States
Donald Trump
Chris Hipkins
Covid-19
Australia
All Blacks
Health New Zealand
Middle East Conflict
Fonterra
Housing Market
Warriors
Strait Of Hormuz
Education
Christchurch

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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The greatest sadness of the India Free Trade Deal, for me to this point, is that the rhetoric has not paid due respect to where free trade basically began.

New Zealand.

We are the pioneers. Well, the modern pioneers.

The concept goes back to... more

The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny.

Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year – the same as last year.

But profits for the big four gentailers spiked 42% in the six months to Dec... more

It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week to date.

They discussed the Maiki Sherman situation, the amount of drinking that goes on at Par... more

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolster our supply of diesel – plus, power companies are set to raise their prices again.

Mike gives h... more

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David Wills
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026
Nikhil Ravishankar
CEO of Air New Zealand
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Episode: Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline's response to the Middle East conflict, rising fare prices
Nathan Guy
New Zealand Special Agricultural Trade Envoy
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
Slade Griffin
Warriors Assistant Coach
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Episode: Slade Griffin: Warriors Assistant Coach on win over Melbourne Storm
Jeffrey Pryce
Senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Episode: Jeffery Pryce: Senior Fellow at Foreign Policy Institute on no agreement after US-Iran peace talks
John Murphy
Vegetables New Zealand Chair
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Episode: John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair on food price rises staying stable for now
Gillian Blythe
Water New Zealand Chief Executive
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Episode: Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the worsening state of water revealed in a new report

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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 636 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 Zealand7 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
  • 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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Spotify
#83
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#92
New Zealand/Trending
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#21
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#236
India/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the India FTA, Shane Jones' butter chicken comment, National leadership saga
Q: How long will it take to finalize the party's position on the India FTA given the documents and discussions?
As long as it takes to get the necessary information from Todd McClay and thorough discussions between ministers to ensure a constructive outcome for New Zealanders and businesses.
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the India FTA, Shane Jones' butter chicken comment, National leadership saga
Q: Who did you vote for, Mark?
Mark says he voted for the leader, underscoring a preference for unity and confidence in the leadership amidst tough questions.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the inflation rate remaining unchanged at 3.1%, the Luxon leadership saga
Q: So, the inflation number yesterday was a miss. Given what comes next, presumably, does it worry you?
Not particularly, but I am worried about how high inflation will go in the next quarter due to commodity price shocks; the government is watching with policy tools and warnings from the Reserve Bank.
David Wills: Nurses Society National Director on the record high number of people enrolled in health courses
Q: Is it across the board?
Yes, demand is strong across health professions, though entry into practice can be affected by funding and the structure of public and private sector employment.
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer being unaware Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before he was appointed US Ambassador
Q: What happens next for Labour and Keir Starmer given these revelations?
Rod Liddle suggests Labour's trajectory is unstable, that the party faces potential losses in upcoming elections, and questions the leadership's ability to weather crises.

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1. Joanna Pidgeon
2. David Wills
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4. Nikhil Ravishankar
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6. Slade Griffin
7. Jeffrey Pryce
8. John Murphy

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