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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Auckland
Donald Trump
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Chris Hipkins
Health New Zealand
Warriors
Labour Party
New Zealand Politics
All Blacks
Iran
Australia
United States
New Zealand Economy
Education
Immigration
New Zealand First
Budget
India Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand Immigration Law

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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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of June, David Seymour is into election year with plans to get rid of the size of Government and what to do with the bill for beneficiaries.

The Prime Minister responds to truckies... more

I would like to thank Stuff for reporting on what might well be one of the final times my name is associated with the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

It encapsulated everything that is wrong with the BSA.

This was the headline on Friday; "Compl... more

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

On the table today: The All Whites suffered a 5-1 defeat to Belgium, which brings a difficult World Cup campaign to a close.

The Warriors suffered a heartbreakingly c... more

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have locked in a new ANZAC day event.

The Bledisloe cup will be happening on ANZAC day in 2027, 2029 and 2031.

Former All Black Ian Jones told Mike Hosking that, 'It's all about connection, all about reflec... more

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Heather du Plessis-Allan
News presenter and commentator often featured on political and energy discussions
New Zealand media ( Heather du Plessis-Allan )
Episode: Heather du Plessis-Allan: I've accepted the LNG Terminal as a short term fix
Simon Gault
Celebrity chef and health advocate
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Episode: Simon Gault: Celebrity Chef and health advocate on Uber Eats' revenue growth, the number of Kiwis ordering food
Rakesh Naidoo
Senior police officer involved in discussions about political neutrality and potential Labour candidacy
Labour Party (potential candidate); Police
Episode: Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, Labour's policy announcement
Andrew Eagles
Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson
Smart Energy Alliance
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
Lanny Wong
Director
Mungify Pharmacy
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
Susanna Jessup
Chief Executive
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
Suzannah Jessep
Chief Executive of the Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Episode: Suzannah Jessep: Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO on the Perceptions of Asia survey, the US being seen as a bigger threat than China
Marama Davidson
Green Party co-leader
Green Party
Episode: Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act
Joey Wheeler
Former Highlander and Māori All Black
New Zealand Rugby
Episode: Joey Wheeler: Former Highlander and Māori All Black on Tony Brown returning to coach the All Blacks from 2028

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 Zealand2 months ago
  • Good to see full episodes being uploaded now

    Great commentary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blairm12
    United Kingdom6 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 Zealand9 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

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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.

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#232
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Spotify
#69
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#70
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#14
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Apple Podcasts
#3
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#205
India/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
Q: What is the strongest argument against the LNG terminal from the opposition side?
Opposition voices argue that the terminal is an expensive, short-term fix that may not solve underlying energy reliability and price issues, and they warn about locking in capital before elections, potentially limiting future policy flexibility.
Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act
Q: Look, do you think it's actually going to make a difference though, because even in Australia breaches happen a lot?
There is currently no strong incentive for companies to improve; thus the proposed penalties and alignment with the Commerce Act are intended to create real economic incentives to invest in stronger cybersecurity and privacy protections.
Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act
Q: Why wouldn't you go all the way to match Australia in full?
We believe starting with matching the Commerce Act is a practical first step that raises the baseline to something comparable, recognizing differences in scale while aiming for gradual alignment over time.
Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act
Q: So, what would you be proposing, us to match what they do in Australia, same level of fining?
The proposal is to match the Commerce Act's framework, escalating penalties for corporations to about $10,000,000 or three times the value of any breach, and setting separate, lower penalties for individuals, to raise the deterrent effect of privacy breaches.
Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026
Q: What are Labour's political vulnerabilities as the party announces its slate?
The host and guests discuss timing, vetting, and the risk of perceived neutrality becoming a political liability, especially around police independence and last-minute decisions.

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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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