The Mike Hosking Breakfast
by Newstalk ZB
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.
Episodes
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Mark the Week: What's with the sore losers after the election?
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. The election: 7/10 Went to time on the night, roughly turned out how most thought, and the week of reckons and mad speculation has been in full flight. Opportunity: 8/10 Winner…
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Mike’s Minute: Report card for week one, post election
I think week one post vote has gone pretty well, hasn’t it? Two to go and the coalition chinwags begin. These could be the real news. I have got from all sides the sense that: 1) The two smaller players are out for a way better deal 2) From National, they are well aware the smaller players are…
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Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on the confirmation Liam Lawson will remain with Racing Bulls for 2027
Liam Lawson's Formula 1 future has been confirmed. He and Arvid Lindblad will remain as the drivers for Racing Bulls next year. The news cuts off speculation Formula Two driver Nikola Tsolov was looming in the rearview mirror to overtake them. F1 Journalist Chris Medland told Mike Hosking Racing...
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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Election reckons, David Jones alternatives, NCEA exam crash
Friday has arrived, which means it's time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that Was. This week they discussed the NCEA exam crash, gave their reckons in the wake of the election, and asked where Mike will shop now that David Jones is gone. LISTEN ABOVE
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Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of November, we’ve got fantastic numbers for our tourism sector, but the NZQA has once again got issues around exams. Stacey Jones details how the Kiwis will beat the Kangaroos this weekend in the Rugby League World Cup final. And…
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Stacey Jones: Kiwis Head Coach ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final against the Kangaroos
There's confidence the Kiwis are hitting their straps at the right time. Stacey Jones' men are out to avenge their two-point defeat to Australia in the tournament opener, with a World Cup title now within reach on Sunday night. They've responded strongly since, beating the Cook Islands, Fiji, and...
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Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics' Principal Economist on retail spending continuing to fall month on month as fuel prices rise
Retail spending's been continuing to fall alongside rising fuel prices. Latest Stats NZ data shows spending in core retail industries last month was down 1.2% on the month before. Spending on durables like hardware and furniture fell 2.1%, spending on vehicles slid 2%, and cafes, bars, and...
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Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on our net migration gain rising to 22,600 in the year to September, number of young Kiwis losing
More young New Zealanders are flocking overseas. Latest Stats NZ data reveals almost 16 thousand 15 to 24 year-olds left in the year to September – up 6% year on year. Overall, more than 64 thousand New Zealanders left in the year to September – a 1% drop on the year before. Massey University...
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René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the September arrivals number, growth in the Chinese market
A huge rebound from one tourist market, with a strong September result. Stats NZ data shows overseas arrivals soared to 273 thousand, 4% higher than the pre-pandemic record set in September 2019. Australia, America, and China are among the markets with the biggest jumps. Tourism NZ Chief…
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Christian Hawkesby: NZQA CEO apologises to pupils for major outage during the Level 2 English exam
The chief executive of the NZ Qualifications Authority has apologised after a digital platform crashed midway through yesterday’s English Level 2 exam – but he couldn’t say it wouldn’t happen again. The glitch on Thursday morning is thought to have affected up to 40,000 students, with some left...
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Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 12th of November, a good look at our economy, but house prices are having a tough ol' time. A sad day for retail in this country as David Jones officially shuts up shop. All Black legend Dan Carter joins Mike Hosking to talk…
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Mike's Minute: Opportunity's decision could make or break the party
A totally pointless debate is raging online at the moment as to who voted for Opportunity and whether that vote was skewed left or right. And based on that, whether they should pick, if they get a chance, a left or right combo. Obviously as we sit here there is no choice because even if they went...
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Justine Haves: Auckland Council General Manager Waste Solutions discusses proposal to shrink bin sizes
Auckland Council denies its move to make rubbish bins smaller is aimed at forcing people to use their food scraps bin. Councillors have voted, by a narrow majority, to reduce the default bin size from 120-litres to 80-litres. The Post reports a council evaluation report on the food scraps bins…
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Dan Carter: Former All Black talks life after rugby
Former All Black Dan Carter knows the pressure of an end-of-year tour better than most. A lot of attention is on the ABs, but the insight often comes from those who have left the system. Carter joined Mike Hosking to discuss his life after rugby, his business ventures, and the state of the…
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Richard Prebble: Former Labour Party Minster & Act Party Leader calls for both major party leaders to take responsibility
Former labour minister and ACT leader Richard Prebble's weighed into the post-election debate. He says both Chris Luxon and Chris Hipkins should be resigning. National currently has the numbers to form a government with Act and New Zealand First, but this could change once special votes have been...
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director discusses David Jones closure
New Zealand's only David Jones store, at Westfield Newmarket, is shutting up shop. Receivers have begun consulting staff over the proposed closure of 19 stores across Australia and New Zealand. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking that it's a sad development, as...
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist says economic recovery continues despite election uncertainty
While businesses continue to grapple with post-election uncertainty, the chief economist of our largest bank says the economic recovery is carrying on. Unemployment's reached its highest point in more than a decade. But ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says the broader recovery remains intact…
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Jade Kirk: Chief Executive of Kirk Roberts says new major hotel development a welcome boost
Wanaka's economy is set for a welcome boost with its first major hotel development in four decades. Mount Iron Wanaka will combine a 136-room Sudima hotel with 72 townhouses and apartments across 1.9 hectares. The shores of Lake Wanaka are among the country's fastest-growing areas, but the town...
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Mike's Minute: A rort of the system or what we voted for?
Here's a simple question, or two, around MMP. Why is it a couple of billionaires who have supposedly destroyed the system? Which, by the way, they haven't. But that's the question being asked. Why is it a couple of billionaires and not the Māori Party? And did either of them destroy the system…
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Nvidia situation, looming House impeachment for Pete Hegseth
US President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating the affair between the boss of Nvidia and an alleged Chinese spy. The New York Times revealed intelligence officials believe Jensen Huang was in a relationship with a businesswoman spying for Beijing. The AI chip-maker says it's…
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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Chris Bishop, Vanessa Weenink, election outcome
Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell both see a bright future ahead for Chris Bishop, who is leaving Parliament after his 12-year career ended in a “soul-destroying” defeat to Andersen in Hutt South. Speaking to Mike Hosking on Politics Wednesday, Mitchell congratulated Andersen…
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Tony Alexander: Independent Economic Commentator on the OCR, Westpac reducing mortgage rates, interest rates
Fresh debate over the Reserve Bank's recent surprise decision to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold until December. The central bank's chief economist Paul Conway has addressed the decision at a conference in Sydney. He voted against holding the cash rate and has acknowledged it created...
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Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of November, National responds after one of their own takes a swipe on her way out, saying they've gone too far right. Dai Henwood's manager and friend Richard Carrington pays tribute to Dai after his tragic death at 48. And on...
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Richard Carrington: Friend and Manager pays tribute to Dai Henwood, who died at age 48
Dai Henwood’s long-time friend and manager says the beloved comedian and advocate “saved lives” by sharing his bowel cancer journey with the world. Notorious Comedy’s Richard Carrington, who had managed Henwood since 2007, told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking he had received multiple emails from the...
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Ross McIsaac: New Zealand Wool Collective CEO on the proposed levy aimed to boost demand and add value to the industry
There's a new push to boost the value of Kiwi wool. Next year growers will vote on a proposed levy of two to three cents per kilo to invest in research, market insights, and add value to the industry. The vote will be held in February, with the levy potentially taking effect in late 2027. NZ Wool...
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Karen Chhour: Caretaker Children's Minister on the outcome of the second youth offender bootcamp pilot
The Caretaker Children's Minister is adamant youth bootcamps are worth it. A briefing obtained by Newstalk ZB shows no participants in the second pilot have gone on to re-offend, after seven out of ten in the first iteration allegedly did. However, Oranga Tamariki is looking at a less intensive...
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Simeon Brown: National's Campaign Manager on Vanessa Weenink's comments about National, Labour's comments on the overhang
National's campaign boss says an outgoing MP's brutal assessment of the party reflects how much she's listened to voters. Vanessa Weenink, who's lost Banks Peninsula, says some voters have told her they hate National, and she's worried the party will be pushed to the right with fewer liberals in...
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Mike's Minute: It could be interesting times for Labour
I risk getting slightly ahead of myself, but my anticipation of the Government being returned means some very interesting times for the Labour Party. Obviously Hipkins would go and in that is the exposure of one of those things we see increasingly often in the workplace – a lack of talent. It…
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Sylvester Stallone: Hollywood icon on his new career, Rocky, Tulsa King, memoir 'The Steps'
To this day, Sylvester Stallone is one of the most recognisable names and faces in Hollywood. He's been in the game for almost six decades, and his story is infamous. After struggling for the first seven or eight years, he figured the only way to get a lead role was to write one himself – thus...
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Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of November, who is going to be the Finance Minister? Steven Joyce gives his reckonings. Kiwi Mark Barnett is a former McLaren F1 lead and gives us his thoughts on the season so far and Liam Lawson's future. Hollywood legend…
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Mark Barnett: Former McLaren Technical Executive on his career, Liam Lawson's future
A former McLaren Technical Executive believes Liam Lawson has become 'un-droppable'. The Kiwi Formula 1 racer showed another strong result yesterday, as he was promoted to seventh at the Brazilian Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc was hit with post-race penalty. It's Lawson's fifth straight points...
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Brian Thompson: Addington Raceway CEO ahead of Canterbury's Cup Day
Punters are expected to show up rain or shine for Canterbury's Cup Day, with ticket sales looking strong for today's event. About 12 thousand people are expected at Addington Raceway despite the forecast of patchy drizzle. Race-goers will have plenty to tuck into, including 600 kilograms of...
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Matt Dilly: ANZ Agricultural Economist on agricultural lending jumping 2.8% and deposits jumping 15.4%
Our largest bank is continuing to see some people thriving and other people proving remarkably resilient. ANZ New Zealand's reporting a statutory net profit of $2.36 billion – down 7% on last year, due in part to increased competition between banks. Export industries continue to do well, with...
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Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on David Seymour challenging National for the right to hold the finance portfolio
A man familiar with the role believes the finance portfolio doesn't just come down to who's best for the job. ACT's leader David Seymour believes it's no longer tenable for National to demand the portfolio after his party received its highest share of the votes in Saturday's election. He's making...
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Brent Impey: RNZ Chair on the public broadcaster's anticipated deficit ballooning from $470k to almost $12m
RNZ's board has a lot of unanswered questions over who's to blame for its shocking financial situation. The public broadcaster's anticipated $470,000 deficit has turned out to be almost $12 million. It's due to a mix of one-off events and overspend. As a result, 58 jobs are expected to be cut. It...
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Nicola Willis: Outgoing National MP discusses what's next following exit from Parliament
Outgoing National MP Nicola Willis says tomorrow will be her “last hurrah” with her colleagues. The former Finance Minister lost her seat in Parliament on Saturday after National’s number of electorate wins left no room for list MPs to get any seats. She told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast...
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Full Show Podcast: 09 November 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 9th of November, the senior party leaders give their verdict - David Seymour, Shane Jones and Qiulae Wong speak. Chris Luxon details what will happen over the next three weeks and whether he will be picking up the phone to…
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Mike's Minute: The winners and losers from election night
Obviously we will work through the machinations later but lets just run through the winners and losers of the night. The winners: 1) Opportunity 5% is hard and they did it, just. It’s a big victory and a slick campaign. I hope they are smart enough to ease in, don’t go mad, learn the ropes and be...
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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss A-League, All Blacks and F1
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekends' sport. On the table today: Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix were deadlocked in a 0-0 draw at Mount Smart. The All Blacks defeated Scotland, keeping them from scoring any points in the second half. And Liam Lawson finished…
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Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party Leader says she's keen to meet and greet other party leaders
Potential kingmaker's the Opportunity Party has had phone calls but only from one side of the aisle. Leader Qiulae Wong says she's had a couple of calls from Labour Leader Chris Hipkins and Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick. She's heard nothing from the right wing parties including National. But...
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Christopher Luxon: National Party Leader discusses 2026 Election
Chris Luxon says he's glad National has a pathway to power - but he still doesn't believe vote-splitting was the right way to achieve that. Preliminary results show National, Act and New Zealand First have 67 seats - Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori have 57 seats - and Opportunity has seven...
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David Seymour: ACT Party Leader says NZ needs smaller, more efficient government
David Seymour says there's a need for a smaller, more efficient government. The Act Party leader told Mike Hosking that negotiations need to focus on avoiding rising bond market costs and increased interest on debt. He says there must be fewer ministers and departments, and less spent on welfare....
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Shane Jones: NZ First Deputy leader disappointed by voter turnout
New Zealand First says it's disappointed by the voter turnout. The Electoral Commission says estimated provisional turnout is 74.6%, which may change with special votes. Deputy leader Shane Jones told Mike Hosking he's not sure if its complacency, but it might be worth everyone having a deeper...
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Election Night: Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick discusses their results, current status of the race
Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick isn't taking her, or her party's, success for granted. The Greens are currently sitting on 13.3%, with 15 safe seats, including Swarbricks own Auckland Central electorate. She told Mike Hosking she's never taken anything for granted – the party worked really...
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Election Night: Opportunity Party Leader Qiulae Wong on the party making it over the 5% threshold
Opportunity is tracking well to enter Parliament for the first time. Its party vote has held steady on about 5.4% for more than an hour. Leader Qiulae Wong told Mike Hosking she's feeling excited She says all options remain on the table, but she'd pick up the phone to whatever party ends up with...
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Election Night: National's Mark Mitchell on the state of the party's vote count
Over 40 percent of the vote has been counted, and the right bloc has a narrow lead. Labour leads on 29.7 percent, while National is on 29.4. ACT is on 10.6 percent, New Zealand First is on 9.4 - while the Greens have 14 percent, Te Pati Māori holds five electorate seats and Opportunity is sitting...
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Election Night: ACT Leader David Seymour on lead in Epsom, potential need for talks with Opportunity
ACT Leader David Seymour says he's stoked to be leading Epsom, despite a late push by National's Paul Goldsmith. He's sitting at 35.9% with 40.7% of the vote counted, ahead of Goldsmith on 29.5%. He told Mike Hosking it's looking like we won't get a result tonight in terms of who forms a...
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Election Night: Labour's Kieran McAnulty on the party getting ahead of National as votes roll in
Labour's nudged ahead of National, with just over 30 percent of the vote counted so far. Labour is on 29.9 percent, while National is on 29.4 percent. The party's campaign chair, Kieran McAnulty, says it's 'too early' to get excited, but votes are inching away in Labour's favour. "When I saw the...
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Daniel Eb: Opportunity Party deputy leader reflects on party's campaign as votes counted
With over a quarter of the vote counted, Labour has pushed ahead of National, and Opportunity remains just above the crucial five percent threshold. The Opportunity Party's currently got six seats - but the party doesn't want to get too far ahead of itself just yet. The party's deputy leader,...
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Mark the Week: Ranking the election campaigns
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. Labour's campaign: 6/10 The gangs hurt them, but Hipkins was short, sharp, on message, and by-and-large didn’t put himself in danger. National's campaign: 6/10 Spent too much...
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