All Episodes

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Bill Gates warning that AI growth can't keep 'going unchecked'

Steve Price: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson being named preferred Prime Minister in Queensland

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the AFL grand final and Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on 90 reported citizen's arrests being carried out since powers began

David Satterfield: former US Ambassador in the Middle East on whether Trump rejecting Iran deal will impact US mid-terms

Brigitte Morten: political commentator on Labour and National launching their election campaigns ahead of November 7

Full Show Podcast: 28 September 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks PREFU, council amalgamation, campaign launch and the Waitangi Tribunal

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on clampdown of cartel behaviour and bid rigging

Mark the Week: Supermarkets have become the obsession of the campaign

Mike's Minute: Council amalgamation – something else this Govt didn't deliver

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the meeting between Trump and Xi, return of the White House press pool

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Critiquing Mike, school holidays, ageing

Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2026

Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on Liam Lawson's return to Racing Bulls, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

David Faulkner: Property Brokers General Manager of Property Management on improving rental affordability

Samantha Gray: Natural Health Product Government Affairs Director on the possible changes to dietary supplement export regulations

Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO on the co-op reporting a profit of $2.6 billion

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister and National's Housing Spokesperson on council amalgamation plans, Labour's latest election pledge

Mike's Minute: The critical meeting for NZ Rugby today

Jenny Mitchell: Kiwi country musician on moving to Melbourne, touring with Kacey Chambers, new music

Jonathan D. Cohen: American Institute for Boys and Men Gambling Policy Lead on the rise of prediction markets and sports betting

Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2026

Anishka Jelicich: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on wine exports exceeding $2 billion in the year to June

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB's Lead Rugby Commentator on the NZ Rugby Summit looking at how to cut outgoing costs

Karla Bergquist: Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Director on the reduction of Police patient handover times to 30 minutes

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the LNG import terminal decision being put on hold due to the upcoming election

Wattie Watson: Professional Firefighters' Union National Secretary on the policy announcements to reset, review Fire and Emergency NZ

Mike's Minute: The BSA legislation should have been delivered sooner

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on National's anti-Labour crime ads, Labour's u-turn on the landlord tax cut, last week in the House

Steve Smith: Master of Wine on New Zealand Chardonnay outscoring top Burgundies in a global blind taste test

Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2026

Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on the company posting $1.46 billion in revenue

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the independent review into the Reserve Bank's performance during Covid

Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the Government's plan to create a coordinated National Events Strategy

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the surgery waitlist's 41% decrease from peak, drop in number of people waiting over 4 months for treatment

Mike's Minute: The most important thing the Govt has done this term

Maria Sten and Greyston Holt: Stars of Reacher spinoff Neagley on the making of the show

Dr John Cameron: Registered GP on the concern that adult ADHD is being over-diagnosed

Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2026

Tony Alexander: Independent Economics Commentator on ANZ revising its OCR forecast, potential for interest rates to reach 4%

Matt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on Labour deciding to keep landlord interest deductibility

Todd Lauchlan: JLL New Zealand Managing Director on New Zealand ranking among the world's most transparent property markets

Penny Simmonds: Tertiary Education Minister criticises Fees Free scheme as new briefing reveals it cost over $2 billion

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis captain talks the Warriors semi-final loss to the Knights

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the Warriors finals exit, NZ Rugby's financial woes

Full Show Podcast: 21 September 2026

Mike's Minute: Are politicians trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent talks potential escalation from US in the Middle East

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister talks National's supermarket policy, police targets and the public sector

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs Managing Director on food prices, being the target of most political parties

Erica Stanford: National Education Spokesperson on proposed screen rules for Early Childhood Education Centres

100 Years of ZB: Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan talk the strength of ZB today - and what will make it strong in the future

Mike's Minute: Leadership and proportionality speak to credibility

Mark the Week: Youth wages is the policy of the week

Mike's Minute: What a week of angst it's been

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson on award-winning kitchens, Swysh

Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2026

Chris Tennent-Brown: ASB Senior Wealth Economist on the results of the ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard

Meg Williams: World of Wearable Art CEO on the landmark 40th anniversary exhibition

Stacey Jones: Warriors Assistant Coach on this weekend's sudden death match against the Knights

Patrick Drumm: Mount Albert Grammar Headmaster on Labour's plan to pause educational reform if elected

Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister says she has no confidence in Fire and Emergency boss Kerry Gregory

Mike's Minute: Supermarket and price gouging policies are fanciful

Gordon Herbert: New Breakers Coach on signing on with the team for the next two years

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2026

Tyler Rakich: Dynasty Sport Co-founder on surge in Kiwis buying sports merchandise

Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson on their proposal to split Foodstuffs in two to drive supermarket competition

Dean Waddell: Foodstuffs North Island Chair on National's plan to split up supermarkets

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on Auckland job ads seeing its biggest rise in four years

Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist on their expectation GDP will grow 0.3% in the June quarter despite the Middle East war

Mike's Minute: AI isn't going to wipe us out

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Tom Phillips inquiry, public meetings

Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2026

Chaz Mostert: Supercars driver for Walkinshaw TWG Racing on the Race of Champions heading to Wellington

Campbell Parker: DairyNZ CEO on farmers being warned to prepare for higher tighter margins as El Niño threatens higher costs

Jill Rogers: Deputy Police Commissioner on the findings of the Tom Phillips inquiry, missed opportunities to recover the children

Steve Watson: Immigration NZ Compliance and Investigations General Manager on the over 19,000 people estimated to have overstayed their visas

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the results of the inquiry into the Tom Phillips case, lack of information sharing

Mike's Minute: We are moving forward into real-world education

Doug Steel: BNZ Senior Economist on the services sector expanding in the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index

Shaun White: Highly decorated snowboarder on bringing the Snow League to NZ, upcoming second season

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2026

Anand Menon: King's College European Politics and Foreign Affairs Professor on the leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland pushing for independence from UK

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on global milk production growth slowing

Tobias Tohill: UVisa Immigration Advisor on net migration hitting highest level in two years at 20,300

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group Urban Planning Specialist on the Government amending the fast-track system

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on July visitor numbers surpassing pre-Covid levels

Mike's Minute: It's still our year

Steve Price: Australian correspondent on One Nation looking to bring down the number of international students

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the All Blacks' loss and the Warriors' upcoming clash against the Knights

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the growing calls to invest more into health spending

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on the growing calls to take AI risks seriously

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the team's upcoming clash against the Knights at Eden Park

Mark Lambert: Auckland Transport group manager of rail services on the official launch of the CRL

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister on whether the City Rail Link will boost public transport use in Auckland

Full Show Podcast: 14 September 2026

Paul Goldsmith: Public Services Minister on redundancy costs of cutting public sector jobs

100 Years of ZB: The power of talkback on Newstalk ZB

Mike's Minute: Again, get housing out of fast-track

Mark the Week: Is this a new low for Trump?

Mike's Minute: It hasn't been a good week for Labour

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Voting bribes, bucket lists, and fun money

Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO ahead of the opening of Auckland's City Rail Link this weekend

Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2026

Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on the upcoming qualifying finals against the Dolphins, team decisions

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister reaffirms importance of gas, coal as renewable generation hits record high

Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment Minister on the thousands of benefits that were accidently cut

Mike's Minute: A deeper dive into the PISA numbers

Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO and Founder on the company's incredible growth to compete with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

Marcus Wheelhouse: Former PGA Golfer and Professional Coach on LIV Golf filing for bankruptcy protection

Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2026

Jordie Barrett: All Blacks midfielder previews the final Springboks test of the Greatest Rivalry Tour

Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist on house prices rising slowly, only expected to hit 2021 peaks in 2029

Kristy Phillips: Hospitality NZ CEO on the findings of the Ministry for Regulation's review of the hospitality sector

Ali Adams: ChristchurchNZ CEO unpacks the Project Canterbury report that looks into the region's economic growth

Brodie McLeish: Tourism New Zealand General Manager of Marketing on their new 'Don't be a Stranger' campaign

Mike's Minute: We need to break this stereotype in NZ

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Erin Patterson receiving taxpayer-funded Ozempic while in prison

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on National's first home buyer policy, Green's supermarket policy, PISA results, carbon credit auctions

Simon Kenny: McDonald's NZ Head of Impact and Communications on 90% of their ingredients being locally sourced

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the looming qualifying final clash against the Dolphins

Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2026

Paul Coll: New Zealand Squash player on the 2028 World Championships being held in Auckland, sport's Olympic debut later that year

John Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on their latest forecast predicting solid economic growth out to 2028

Rehette Stoltz: Local Government NZ President and Gisborne Mayor on National's proposed alternative to a bed tax

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on PISA results stabilising, reading, science, and math results sitting above OECD average

Mike's Minute: The battle of ideologies at play

Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman and Thomas Holland: New hosts of The Grand Tour on the making of the show

Sheridan Burmester: Kiwi pool player on his international campaign, growing the sport in New Zealand

Lisa Levy: Inati Co-Owner on the impact of the Michelin Star on their restaurant

Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2026

Simon Kebbell: Port of Tauranga Chief Financial Officer on the Stella Passage development getting fast-track approval

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the Government investing in attracting international visitors to the regions

David Seymour: ACT Leader on their promise to cut the carbon tax, scrap net zero target in new election policy

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on Germany's far-right AfD party winning the Saxony-Anhalt election

Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the first two projects funded by the Gas Security Fund

Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2026

Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black offers insights into what caused the loss

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats home loans, supermarkets, and Waitangi Tribunal

Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation executive director says two million doses of meth detected over a single week

Mike's Minute: Why is National not releasing reports on race-based issues?

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr head of research chats economy bounce back

100 Years of ZB: The recent evolution of Newstalk ZB, the big moments and host memories

Mark the Week: The fuel excise debate is fantastically disappointing

Mike's Minute: Why didn't the Government drop the carbon auctions?

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Cancelled flights, parenting, calls from the Electoral Commission

Abbey MacDonald: Kiwi stone skimmer ahead of competing in this year's World Championship in Scotland

Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on the US bolstering military presence in Australia

Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2026

Motu Tony: Former Warrior previews the final round, discusses Warriors chance at the minor premiership

Fabian Holland: All Blacks lock previews the third clash against the Springboks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

John G. Howard: Retired Major General on New Zealand's spending on foreign aid and investing in the Pacific

Tom Rutherford: Justice Select Committee Chair on the Government's controversial move-on orders bill looking set to be watered down

Mike's Minute: Look further than the headline

James Suckling: American wine critic on the impact of weather on wine, his investment in the NZ wine industry

Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2026

Casey Costello: Organised Crime Minister on her new portfolio, tackling New Zealand's biggest security threat

Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the survey finding more builders are reporting a strong or steady pipeline of work

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the report into the Moa Point wastewater plant disaster that revealed systemic leadership failures

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to hike to Official Cash Rate to 2.75%

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR, Methanex closing its Taranaki plant after more than 30 years

Mike's Minute: Chris Hipkins might not be very numerate

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on fuel taxes, Labour's policies, Roy Morgan poll

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on new car sales jumping 13% in August, Chinese car brands making significant gains

Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2026

Hayden Paddon: New Zealand Rally Driver on their second place finish at the Paraguay World Rally Championship event

Jennah Wootten: Netball NZ CEO on the deal for a privatised domestic netball competition for 2027

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on alcohol consumption falling to a record low

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the expectation the Reserve Bank will hike the Official Cash Rate from 2.5%

Mike's Minute: Fast-track needs to get back to infrastructure, not housing

Miller Yule: Kiwi musician on his upcoming album 'Surrender', four year break

Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2026

Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill International CEO on their 376% increase in annual statutory net profit

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on ACT's proposed Permanent Residency Visa shake up

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the need to review laws amid the rise of smart glasses

Ayesha Verrall: Labour's Health Spokesperson on their promise of guaranteed jobs for nursing graduates

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends decision to delay fuel tax increases

Steve Price: Australia correspondent chats One Nation by-election result

Full Show Podcast: 31 August 2026

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on NZ debt levels closing in on $1 trillion

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister responds to student concerns

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on All Blacks loss

Mike's Minute: Why risk choking off what little we currently have?

Jacqui Lloyd: NZ Cruise Association CEO on climbing cruise visitors

100 Years of ZB: How ZB brought you the elation and heartbreak of sport

Mike's Minute: What a waste of time the social media bill was... this year

Mark the Week: The MBIE scandal was as bad as it gets

Mike's Minute: Sport is business and chequebooks are needed

Bruce Sharrock: Senior Rugby and NRL Agent from 'The Team' on the potential Super Rugby eligibility shake-up

Will Jordan: All Black wing previews the second test against the Springboks

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dolly Parton and Kate's illness

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2026

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist says they think the Reserve Bank should hold off on hiking interest rates

Tamah Alley: Central Otago Mayor on the regional deal hitting a road block after National u-turned on a bed tax

Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on their election priorities to foster growth and investment

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on fuel tax increase, Labour promising to freeze it for a full government term

Mike's Minute: There are no punishments if you work in the public service

Mick Ryan: Retired Australian Major General on the latest with Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and the US

Ross McIsaac: New Zealand Wool Collective CEO on Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ formally merging

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the strong volume growth driving a record profit increase

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2026

Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the data revealing grocery prices vary by up to 32% depending on location

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Senior Economist on their forecast that GPD growth will resume this quarter

Mark Storey: DairyNZ Head of Economics on dairy exports reaching almost $29b in 2025 and supporting over 51 thousand jobs

Mike's Minute: Rate caps – not a moment too soon

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Dolly Parton, escalating trade war between the US and Canada

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the social media ban bill, Labour's stance, Dolly Parton

Anthony Healey: APRA's Head of New Zealand Operations on Australian charts banning wholly AI-generated music

Mirik Milan: Former Night Mayor of Amsterdam on building a bigger night-time economy in New Zealand

Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2026

Mark Thomas: Committee for Auckland Director on the results of the latest State of the City report

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on net profit lifting 34% to $39.9 million

Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Wines Co-Founder on the resilience of NZ's wine exports as Australia sinks to a 22 year low

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the Government introducing council rate caps of 4%

Mike's Minute: The social media ban is a line in the sand

Greg Johnson: Kiwi musician on his career-spanning 60th birthday tour, music making process

Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2026

Kelli Brett: Cuisine Magazine Editor on the hospo sector, winners of the Cuisine Good Food Awards for 2026

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum Executive Director on research showing benefits of the India FTA may be better than expected

Trevor Topfer: Blockchain New Zealand Executive Director on the CryptoWinter conference in Queensland

Nadine Gray: Health NZ Chief Nurse on the data showing almost a quarter of hospital nursing shifts were below staffing targets

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on National's proposed bill to ban under-16s from social media

Craig Young: Technology Users Association CEO on National's proposed social media ban and potential loopholes

Full Show Podcast: 24 August 2026

Mike's Minute: The only thing deciding this election is the economy

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB's Rugby Editor looks ahead to Lions fixture before facing the Boks again this weekend

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister backs down on proposed taxes ahead of election

Chris Hipkins: Labour Party Leader says stagnant property prices won't hurt plans to manage debt

Joanna Pidgeon: Pidgeon Judd Property Lawyer discusses ACT's 'equal rights for all' policy

100 Years of ZB Podcast Episode 3: The era defining events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered

Mark the Week: Was the ceasefire expiring Trump's worst hour yet?

Mike's Minute: Where is the action on electricity prices?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's latest poll results, national debt hitting $40 trillion

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Kate's struggles buying Olivia Dean tickets, outfits at the ZB 100 Party

Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company reporting record profits

Codie Taylor: All Blacks Hooker previews the first test against the Springboks on the Greatest Rivalry Tour

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2026

Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK

David Keat: Energy Security Expert on MBIE data showing an increase in renewable energy generation, drop in total energy use

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on profits dropping slightly, expectations of strong growth in summer

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on their 9% drop in annual profit, net interest margin dropping to 2.1%

Mike's Minute: Our housing market is smashing Australia's

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping by Christmas, inflation

Tom Clarkson: F1 Commentator and host of F1: Beyond The Grid on the current season, NZ live show with Damon Hill

Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on Red Bull promoting Liam Lawson as injury cover for the Dutch Grand Prix

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on economic activity lifting 2.6% in the second quarter, regional growth

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on fuel prices rising once again as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Simon Court: Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform on the introduction of a new watchdog for council zoning

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the review finding the deaths from the Mount Maunganui landslide were preventable

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Environment Minister on the Government easing Freshwater Farm Plan rules

Mike's Minute: Our access to Australia could soon be limited

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist and Lead Demographer on our natural population growth falling to its lowest point since WWII

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Labour ruling out tax policies from other parties, election campaigning

Gordon Bevan: Christchurch Airport's General Manager of Aeronautical Development on the airport facing its biggest summer yet

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2026

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition Convenor on the Reserve Bank report about the need to modernise the bank payment system

Catherine Law: Avonside Girls' High Principal on the Government investing another $31m to put walls back into open-plan classrooms

Deborah Bush: World Endometriosis Society Senior Ambassador on the Government rolling out new diagnostic guidelines for GPs

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on deploying bailiffs to scan cars' number plates to crack down on overdue fines and reparations

Mike's Minute: Why all the angst around the Opportunity Party?

Jon Toogood: Former Shihad frontman on his life, music career, and new book 'Home Again'

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2026

Denise Garland: Retail NZ Advocacy, Advice, and Communications Manager on retail spending increasing 3.5% in July compared to last year

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on the report calling for reform of the aged care system

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government continuing to explore options for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland

Leonard Sampson: Port of Tauranga CEO on receiving conditional fast-track approval for the Stella Passage development

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the data showing inflation is cooling as fuel prices drop

Full Show Podcast: 17 August 2026

Mike's Minute: Time to go back to the bigger picture for the election

Feroz Ali: New Zealand Fashion Week owner celebrates start of Fashion Week 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Warriors, Metcalf's injury and the NFL

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says Bishop and Stanford innocent in leadership challenge

Dr. Oliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative executive director backs ACT's "reset" of government agencies

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent reports on conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

100 Years of ZB Podcast: The monumental change to Newstalk 1ZB

Mark the Week: Luxon stared them down again

Mike's Minute: It's not the taxpayers' job to "clean up" businesses

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The National leadership challenge, the party for 100 Years of ZB

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2026

Robert Wall: Invest NZ CEO on the success so far of the golden visa scheme

Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes Co-Owner on the report on Super Rugby's viability, funding issues, potential for privatisation

Jennah Wootten: Netball New Zealand CEO on her first week in the role, the Mowbray's proposal to save the ANZ Premiership

Paul Clark: Westpac Chief Economist on the report revealing the growing funding gap for the aged care sector

James Doolan: Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director on ACT's proposed alternative to a bed tax

Mike's Minute: Luxon had belief and came out a winner

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the Clacton by-election, eclipse in Europe

Fin Melville Ives: Kiwi freeskier on recovering from his injury, upcoming Snow League World Challenge in Cardrona

Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2026

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the 10 year plan to strengthen cruise competitiveness

Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on Luxon surviving a second leadership challenge, Chris Penk losing his portfolios

Andrew Hampton: SIS Director-General warns that national security challenges have intensified over the past year

Joshua Tan: ExportNZ Executive Director on the non-tariff barriers exporters face, resulting in around $9 billion a year in costs

Mark Mitchell: National MP on Christopher Luxon surviving a second leadership challenge, Chris Penk being sacked

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank increasing its mortgage rates in an effort to remain competitive

Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black on the dominant win over the Sharks, Greatest Rivalry Tour

Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026

Josh Emett: Celebrity Chef on opening their third Auckland CBD restraurant, Lottie's, inside Faradays

Mike's Minute: What does National hope to achieve?

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the National leadership speculation, Labour and the left bloc

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on 62 thousand companies being incorporated in the year to July

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister and ACT Leader on the speculations surrounding the National Party leadership

Wayne Mapp: Former National MP on Luxon calling an emergency caucus meeting over leadership speculation

Mike's Minute: The left bloc don't have the numbers

Tiana Miti: Country music singer and one half of the MITI duo on their new single 'Wasting More Time On You'

Sir Graham Lowe: Southern Orcas Chairman on the intensifying talks between NRL and Christchurch City Council over a 20th team

David Cooper: New Zealand Immigration CEO on the 700 applicants for the golden visa scheme over the last 14 months

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2026

David Whitburn: Property Developer on the controversial Delmore development in Auckland getting fast track approval

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Economist on the increasing amount of home loans given with less than 20% equity

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's 62% rise in underlying profit, household energy prices

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the plans for council reform, amalgamation

Mike's Minute: The Legacy of Newstalk ZB

Full Show Podcast: 10 August 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine on Warriors, Ranfurly Shield, NBL

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on home victory over table-topping Panthers

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Budget Responsibility Rules, debt and possible new taxes

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Iran War updates, President Biden's health and

Steve Joyce: Former Finance Minister expects more taxes following National's Budget Responsibility Rules

100 Years of Podcast Episode 1: The birth of 1ZB

Mike's Minute: Some political operators want to undermine your future

Mark the Week: The Silver Ferns were the story of the Games

Mike's Minute: The trouble with revisiting MMP

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Luxon's comments on MMP, 100 Years of ZB, Joseph Parker

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator previews the opening game of the Greatest Rivalry Tour against the Stormers

Full Show Podcast: 07 August 2026

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain on tonight's Warriors v Panthers clash, Luke Metcalf's return to the side

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on Labour's plan to axe the Investment Boost to focus on small businesses

Joseph Parker: Kiwi Heavyweight Boxer on the UK Anti-Doping Agency finding his nutritionist was the cause of his positive cocaine test

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on Invest NZ axing its roadshow approach for the Active Investor Plus Visa

Peter Dunne: Political Commentator and former Cabinet Minister on Christopher Luxon's comments around MMP

Mike's Minute: Why would the councils not amalgamate?

Leighton Smith: Former Newstalk ZB host and podcast host reminiscences on the station's upcoming 100th anniversary

Don MacKinnon: Former Netball New Zealand Chair on the private investor supposedly in talks to take over the ANZ Premiership licence

Richard Beddie: ExerciseNZ CEO on the report finding inactivity is costing the public health system $600 million a year

Full Show Podcast: 06 August 2026

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6%

David Seymour: Pharmac Minister on the decision to broaden access to type two diabetes medications

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the conversion of farmland to forestry slowing down

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the rapid review being launched into the Ministry of Justice and its spending in the wake of the Russell Harrison revelations

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Jetstar's plan to bring in charges for overhead carry-ons

Mike's Minute: Calm down, the election enrolment changes aren't a problem

Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges, Trump's attack on Attorney Jeanine Pirro

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the social media ban bill, prison massage plan, Luxon's business comments

Todd Stephenson: ACT Spokesperson on the Corrections Minister halting the plan to roll out Rongoa Māori health services for prisons, including massages

Sarah Kennedy: Calocurb CEO on the cost of weight loss drugs in the US versus NZ, long term use

Steve Watt: Police Association President on shoplifting rates hitting a 15 year high

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will increase to 5.5%

Karl Le Quesne: Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer says to encourages young people to enrol to vote

Mike's Minute: The gang patch ban vs the Bill of Rights

David Nyika: Kiwi boxer on his upcoming cruiserweight world title eliminator against Floyd Mason

Mike Hosking pays tribute to our long time UK Correspondent Rod Liddle

Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2026

Hayden Paddon: New Zealand Rally Driver on returning to World Rally Championship Paraguay with Hyundai

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on consumer arrears falling to their lowest level since 2021

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the 19% annual increase in new home approvals

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the thousands of migrants who attempted to swim to Ceuta

Warren Wilmot: BYD New Zealand General Manager on the rising purchases of Chinese cars fuelling the increase in new passenger vehicle registrations

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government extending the temporary fuel support measures

Full Show Podcast: 03 August 2026

Mike's Minute: We get a lot of reports from people with no power or influence

Dame Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns coach on winning gold at Commonwealth Games

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on Rotorua comments and NZ First's baby policy

Jeffery Pryce: John Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute Fellow says Trump calling off Iran strikes feels like groundhog day

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist says NZ First's policy won't tackle falling birth rates

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on suspected hacking attack from Iran to seize control of US water infrastructure

Andrew King: President of Rural Schools Leadership Association welcomes funding changes from Education Minister

Mike's Minute: Is the Comm Games still seen as elite?

Mark the Week: Parental leave was the political misstep of the week

Mike's Minute: The housing developments and fast-track conundrum

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Political polls, Northern Expressway, Supermarket promotions, and Mike and Kate's fountain

Willie Poching: Sky Sport Rugby League Analyst on the Warriors performance, upcoming Titans clash

Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2026

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the report recommending legalising plug-in solar power units

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business leaders' call to back the South Island as a driver of New Zealand's growth

Reuben Davidson: Labour MP on National's U-16 social media ban and the difficulty of getting access to the details

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government signing a $3.6 billion deal to begin work on the Northland Expressway

Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Speaker of the House and International Trade Minister on Winston Peters' derogatory comments to Laurence Xu-Nan

Mike's Minute: I think Elon Musk is wrong

Nick Bryant: US Politics Expert on the upcoming midterms, polls, support for Trump

Tony Alexander: Independent Property Commentator on the impact of wholesale borrowing for banks increasing on mortgage rates

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on small business sales growing 8.6% year on year, led by agriculture

Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2026

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the first offshore oil exploration permit being granted since the ban's reversal

Greg Fleming: National MP and Petitions Committee Deputy Chairperson on the Government squashing a recommendation to ban public firework sales

John Battersby: Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow on the Government considering purchasing one-way strike drones

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government's response to the Covid Inquiry, the implementation of recommendations

Mike's Minute: The cost of living "crisis" no longer exists

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the meetings between Trump, Netanyahu, and Zelenskyy

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the social media bill, AI data centres, alleged Russian spy

Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2026

Tony Quinn: Taupo International Motorsport Park Owner on the Supercars double header that delivered more than $21 million in visitor spend

John McKay: Mainland Poultry CEO on the industry's preparations for the new strain of bird flu

Clive Elliott KC: Intellectual Property Lawyer on the New Zealand designers who are being copied by fast fashion giants like Shein and AliExpress

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist says NZ on the cost of living rising 3.2% in the year to June

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's planned changes to the RSE scheme

Mike's Minute: Of course Luxon ruled out the Opportunity Party

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Andy Burnham's first week as PM, Labour surpassing Reform UK in a poll

Peter V'Landys: ARLC Chairman and NRL Executive Chairman on the broadcast deal, growth and future of the game

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2026

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on the report that finds councils are sitting on $1.1 billion worth of art

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the impact of TikTok on New Zealand's economy

Geoff McDonald: Skyline Enterprises CEO on the company's net profits more than doubling in the year to March

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government weighing up continuing the fuel subsidy amid unpredictable oil prices

Sara McFall: Water Services Authority Head of Systems, Strategy and Performance on the report finding severe pressures on our water infrastructure

Mike's Minute: We need to recognise the legacy of Bill Birch

Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk Hamish Kerr, Lebron James and Tottenham v Auckland FC

Nick Leggett: Chief Executive on Infrastructure NZ on Greens' anti-data centre policy

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks GDP, Tariffs, Data Centres

Prof. Claire Matthews: Head of the School for Accountancy, Economics and Finance at Massey University on FMA report

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to criticism over paid parental leave policy

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director says businesses are selling like hot-cakes

Mark the Week: Ryan Fox's win is my sport highlight of the year

Mike's Minute: If you're an MP, avoid the dumb brigade

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on oil prices surpassing US$100 a barrel as conflict in the Middle East escalates

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Commonwealth Games, Stuart Nash, Paul Henry

Nigel Avery: New Zealand's Chef de Mission on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games officially getting underway

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026

Alastair Carruthers: Netball NZ Board Chair on the ANZ Premiership recording a loss of $3.7m in 2026

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the upcoming exhibition clash between Auckland FC and Tottenham Hotspur

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on Fiat pulling its electric vehicles out of the Australian and New Zealand markets

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on the new Western Sydney Airport's impact on the Trans-Tasman aviation market

Scott Simpson: Statistics Minister on Stats NZ rolling out monthly inflation reporting next year

Mike's Minute: We aren't prepared to pay the climate price

Laurie Daley: New South Wales Blues Coach on NZ hosting its first State of Origin match next season

Michael Witbrock: Auckland University Professor of Computer Science on the OpenAI model autonomously hacking a competitor's server

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2026

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on property sales falling 4% in June, marking six months of declining activity

Maia Wilson: Northern Mystics shooter on the Netball NZ-owned ANZ Premiership teams being told their contracts won't be renewed

James Fuller: Hnry Co-founder on the rising number of people choosing self-employment

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the increased cost of jet fuel, engine troubles, future plans

Nadine Gray: Health New Zealand Chief Nurse on the organisation meeting its nursing target with 1800 roles offered to graduates

Mike's Minute: I don't blame Hipkins for having a crack, but tell him he's dreaming

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the Golden Bay Cement bailout, RMA reforms, Question Time

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2026

Jodi O'Donnell: TVNZ CEO on the success of their 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, securing the 2030 broadcast and streaming rights

Alistair Young: Avocado Growers' Association Chair on the changing markets, growing Asian demand for our avocado exports

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the increase in NCEA exam support requests

Josie Vidal: New Zealand Minerals Council CEO on exports increasing from $1.46 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion this year

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on annual inflation hitting 4.1% driven by a surge in fuel prices and rise in electricity bills

Mike's Minute: So many questions around the Govt's cement bailout

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Andy Burnham becoming the new UK Prime Minister

Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his first major win at the Open at Royal Birkdale

Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2026

Emma Higgins: Rabobank Senior Agricultural Analyst on New Zealand holding its position as the world's largest single-country dairy exporter

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on inflation being expected to hit 4% in latest figures

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the scrapping of Mana Whakahono ā Rohe in the new system in favour of identifying sites of cultural significance

Adam Boulton: UK Political Commentator on Andy Burnham becoming the UK's seventh Prime Minister in a decade, John Healey chosen as Chancellor

Sarah Kennedy: Calocurb CEO on the research into a natural alternative to Ozempic

Marcus Wheelhouse: Ryan Fox's coach celebrates Kiwi victory at The Open Championship

Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2026

Mike's Minute: We should all be worried about America

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent comments on latest polls from over the ditch

Commentary Box: Ryan Fox, The World Cup and a successful weekend of rugby

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he's unsure when Trump's next tariff will come

Paul Goldsmith: National Justice Spokesperson calls for adjustments to consenting laws

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Iran War, Teleprompter betting and Trump's pricey social media subscription

Mike's Minute: Is this why the National vote is soft?

Mark the Week: The World Cup is a massive success

Mike's Minute: Why is the NZ Super debate back?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the weather, Donald Trump's speech to the nation today

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Paul Henry standing for ACT, working while studying, and life in America

Gin Wigmore: Kiwi musician on the release of her fourth album 'Beautiful Mess'

Neil Barnes: Assistant All Blacks Coach ahead of the Nations Championship clash against Ireland at Eden Park

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2026

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on wholesale electricity prices falling

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on ACT's idea to introduce innovation trials to cut red tape

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on predictions that economic growth will reach a four-year high next year

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit, over 86 thousand finding work in the last year

Mike's Minute: The beat-up of the week

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the England v Argentina FIFA World Cup Match, Sir Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister

Martin Glynn: AA Transport Policy Director on the survey finding Kiwis spend around 300 hours driving each year

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on National urging Labour to take a clear stance on rates caps

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: Warriors player on moving into presenting after an injury cut his final season short

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2026

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the increasing number of positive cocaine and amphetamine results in workplace testing

Ana Azevedo: Latin America New Zealand Business Council Executive Officer on the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership meeting

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the first case of H5N1 bird flu found in New Zealand, efforts to mitigate the impact

Kate Boyer: Air NZ Ground and In-Flight Chief Operations Officer on rebuilding trust, the increasing number of flights arriving on time

Mike's Minute: Why I like Paul Henry in politics

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest from the US-Iran war, US plans to resume blockade in the Hormuz Strait

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss Paul Henry standing for ACT, The Opportunity Party

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2026

Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company lifting its full-year profit outlook based on strong US demand

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the small dip in international arrivals, ongoing growth

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the evidence showing the number of Kiwis moving to Australia is falling

Paul Henry: Former Broadcaster on his decision to stand for ACT in the 2026 election

Gerard Lyons: Former Chief Advisor to Boris Johnson on the volatile oil prices and impacts of the resumed conflict in the Middle East

Mike's Minute: Free trade is our calling card

Scott Dixon: Kiwi IndyCar driver on his move from Chip Ganassi to Arrow McLaren

Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO explains cuts to the 2026/27 Milk Price Forecast

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026

Sir Ian Mune: Award-winning Actor and Director pays tribute to the late Sir Sam Neill

John Key: Former Prime Minister responds to criticism of the India Free Trade Agreement

Shah Aslam: SO Capital CEO on their new partnership with PrivatPort to increase business and premium air travel into and around NZ

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the BNZ Business New Zealand Performance of Services Index showing growth in June

Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the weekend's sport

Mike's Minute: National took a credibility hit on roads

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says Modi is a cross between a preacher, a new world leader, and Winston Churchill

Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on death of former US Senator Lindsey Graham

Todd McClay: Trade Minister comments on Modi's visit, trade expectations set by FTA

Mike's Minute: Labour don't prep for power

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Reform UK's Nigel Farage triggering a by-election in Clacton amid financial scrutiny

Mark the Week: The NRL TV deal is a well-told story

Mike's Minute: I'm not convinced the Reserve Bank was right

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: All Blacks' travelling kit, kids going barefoot in restaurants, clothing

Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2026

Chantelle Cole: NZ on Air's Director of Game Development Sector Rebate on studio revenue increasing 17% in the year to July

Luke Jacobson: All Blacks loose forward ahead of the Nations Championship clash against Italy

Mark Dillon: Five-time New Zealand Ploughing Champion on the NZ team's equipment going missing at sea on the way to the World Ploughing Championships

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to raise the Official Cash Rate to 2.5%

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR rise, petrol prices rising due to the US-Iran strikes resuming

Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer: Actresses discuss starring in and the making of ‘Ride or Die’

Mike's Minute: Why is Retail NZ calling for tariffs?

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV CEO on the company securing NRL broadcast rights for another seven years

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on their report looking at the progress New Zealand has made since 1970

Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on election campaigning and policy announcements, emergency declarations

Jennifer Mills: Employment specialist on the OECD study raising concerns about the number of jobs covered by restraints of trade

Will Deneslow: Feature Story News Europe Correspondent on the NATO summit in Turkey

Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research on the bank expecting a 25 basis point increase to the OCR

Mike's Minute: Why are we waiting for another Covid response?

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Reform UK's Nigel Farage facing media scrutiny over an undeclared gift from George Cottrell

Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2026

Gavin Lloyd: Bayleys General Manager of Residential Projects on their investment in bringing branded residences to New Zealand

Paul Goldsmith: Media Minister on the deal between Microsoft and Australian media company Nine

Graeme Muller: Tech New Zealand CEO on Invest New Zealand looking at attracting investment for new data centres

Danielle Adsett: New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO on the export potential of the Free Trade Agreement with India

Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on China's missile test occurring the same day Australia and Fiji signed a security alliance

Mike's Minute: Does Wellington deserve it's reputation?

Full Show Podcast: 06 July 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts Reserve Bank will hold

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: All Blacks, Liam Lawson, Springboks

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses plans for Narendra Modi's visit

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses pre-election trade policy

Keir Giles: Associate Fellow at Chatham House says US Intelligence reports potential Russian invasion of Poland

Mike's Minute: Stop focusing on the trivialities

Mark the Week: The Michelin launch did exactly what we paid for

Mike's Minute: Where are the rules protecting us from legal menaces?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the new details of the Empire State Building proposal and arrest

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Michelin stars, fish and chips, Michael Laws standing for NZ First

Warren Wilmot: BYD New Zealand General Manager on electric vehicle registrations increasing 165% in the June quarter

Full Show Podcast: 03 July 2026

Pippa Moore: NZ Netball Players Association General Manager on the meeting with Netball NZ to discuss the future

Dave Rennie: New All Blacks coach ahead of his first test at the helm against France

Doug Saunders-Loder: Federation of Commercial Fishermen President on tarakihi stocks falling to historic lows

Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader believes the party has lost its way

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on expanding the ECE oral language programme and youth social media concerns

Mike's Minute: My appeal to the restaurant industry

Richard Quest: CNN Anchor and host of Quest Means Business on the state of the world, AI, oil prices

Greig Epps: Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association CEO on Peugeot's Australian importer suspending sales amid pressure from Chinese rivals

Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2026

Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B frontman on the launch of their new festival '8th Wonder' in January next year

Karl Budge: Blues CEO on the changes to the Super Rugby Pacific format for 2027

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on the health and safety shake up passing its third reading

Tony Alexander: Independent Property Commentator on the increasing optimism around house prices in the medium term

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the International Monetary Fund's report card for New Zealand

Mike's Minute: This is why Labour will lose the election

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the rising death toll, search and rescue efforts after the Venezuela earthquakes

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on their economic outlook for the remainder of 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Labour's proposed Apprenticeship Boost expansion, the abuse towards Matt Doocey, rugby

Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2026

Andy Horne: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation and Insurance Lawyer on Auckland Council deciding to stop buying out flood-damaged properties

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the Auditor General's report on the Healthy School Lunches programme

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on the number of consumer arrears dipping to its lowest point in four years

Paul Froggatt: Essence Head Chef on being awarded two stars in New Zealand's first Michelin Guide

Iain Rennie: Chief Executive and Secretary to the Treasury on the report highlighting issues, saying it's losing ministers' trust

Mike's Minute: Stop wanting the Govt to fix everything

Zac Griffith: Kiwi country musician on his debut EP 'Where I Belong'

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the rising number of filled jobs, state of the economy

Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2026

Tia Winikerei: Northern Mystics Head Coach on the uncertain future of the ANZ Premiership

Rene de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the launch of the Michelin Guide in New Zealand

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the ongoing heatwave hitting Europe, record-breaking temperatures

Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice-Chancellor on the number of Indian students studying in New Zealand as interest in the UK, US drops

Terry Taylor: Leading blood cancer specialist on leaving New Zealand for Australia, unsafe staffing levels

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the projects approved under the fast-track process

Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2026

Mike's Minute: I win one last time against the moaners

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: All Whites defeat, Warriors defeat, Mark Mitchell's injury

Ian Jones: Former All Black on Bledisloe cup tests locked in for ANZAC day

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister accepts party responsibility for miscommunicated conservation bill

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Middle East correspondent says retaliatory strikes in Iran are the new norm

David Seymour: ACT Party leader accuses doctors of wrongfully signing off people as 'unable to work'

Mike Casey: CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa says switching electric will save $3k per year

Mark the Week: The 'brain gain' is good news for New Zealand

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent discusses Channel Nine host leaving network after interview with Far-right personality

Mike's Minute: The conservation discussion shows our immaturity

Jason Pine: Host of Weekend Sport and NZME Football Commentator on the All White's must-win game against Belgium

John Harman: Director of Lightforce Solar on National's promise to give homeowners 'Solar Loans'

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2026

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister backs down on decision to sell conservation land

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Aotearoa CEO talks the government's long term Tourism Policy Statement

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economists on positive economic forecasts

Todd McClay: Trade Minister talks Winston Peters' latest grips with India FTA

Mike's Minute: The only winner of the political polls

Ben Glanfield and Jackson Boswell: Borderline members on their debut album, growing popularity

Chris Kinraid: NZ Rugby Chief Financial Officer explains why they rejected bids to save Moana Pasifika

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2026

Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Otautahi CEO on the new One NZ Stadium generating $21 million in the first 60 days

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the 12th annual China Business Summit taking place in Auckland

Jo McKenna: Europe Correspondent on the heatwave sweeping Europe, Meloni v Trump

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on the economic impact of the visa waiver trial for Chinese and Pacific visitors

Murray Crane: Former Heart of the City Board Member on the mass resignation, call for Auckland Council to pull funding

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the rift with NZ First over the Health and Safety overhaul

Mike's Minute: Why hasn't fast-track helped the Port of Tauranga?

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the Greens' tax policy, conservation land, ACC

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on the call for ACC to focus on rehabilitation, returning people to the workforce

Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2026

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on Hillmorton High School closing for two days after rats chewed through a fibre cable

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the progress on health targets, ED wait times

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on employment confidence reaching a 22 year low

Anthony Glees: University of Buckingham Emeritus Professor on Five Eyes' warning about the threat of AI to security

Bruce Patten: Loan Market CEO on ANZ cutting its home loan and term deposit rates

Mike's Minute: Electoral fantasy vs what will actually happen

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer resigning as Prime Minister

Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on the win over the Cowboys, season to date, Jackson Ford's injury

Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2026

Jerry Prendergast: United Fresh President on the number of people opting for fresh produce over processed foods, heavy proteins

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the Health Department issuing a red danger alert due to the heatwave

Ardie Savea: New All Blacks Captain on the squad naming, returning from sabbatical in Japan

Adam Boulton: UK Political Commentator on Sir Keir Starmer resigning as Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader

Andrew Wilson: Regional Tourism NZ Chair on the call for a nationwide bed tax

Sylvie Thrush Marsh: MyHR Spokesperson on the sectors recording increased restructuring activity

Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026

Mike's Minute: We are becoming, again, the magnet that we should be

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: All Whites, Warriors, Black Caps

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister blasts Green's proposed wealth tax

Ricki Herbert: Former All Whites Coach previews key match against Egypt

Anand Menon: King’s College London Professor says change of UK leadership imminent

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management's General Manager on National's Kiwisaver boost promise

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner says Green's tax will send investments overseas

Greg Smith: Generate Investment Specialist says Kiwisaver boosts won't make a full retirement plan

Mike's Minute: More and more proof age is only a number

Mark the Week: The Immigration scandal is as bad as it gets

Mike's Minute: Labour's "splash the cash" mentality will solve nothing

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Holidays, travel, the new business outside NZME

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on this weekend's clash against the Cowboys at One NZ Stadium

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026

Malcolm Gillies and Simon Graafhuis: Hurricanes Co-Owner and Chairman and Chiefs CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on the number of empty seats Air NZ flew on its US network

Sam Woolford: LegaSea Programme Lead on the delay of the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill

Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on the canning of the Golden Mile project

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the GDP rising 0.8% in the March quarter

Mike's Minute: We've got to be more positive

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the FIFA World Cup, Labour leadership challenge, Jeremy Clarkson's cancer diagnosis

Charlie Puth: Musician on his album 'Whatever's Clever!', touring, playing Madison Square Garden and Art Garfunkel

Dame Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns coach on the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the squad she named

Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2026

Simon Parham: Waitomo Fuel CEO on the Commerce Commission pushing petrol stations to pass on falling oil prices to customers

Megan Main: ACC CEO on the impact of workplace and accidental injuries on the economy

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the impact of the US-Iran deal on the economy, GDP figures

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister stands by changes to Jobseeker system

Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on his call for Immigration officials to be jailed for misleading Ministers over a $33 million project

Mike's Minute: Labour have no idea

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the minimal details of the deal between the US and Iran

Tom Lane: Rockit Global General Counsel and Commercial Director on their court win in China against an unlicensed operation growing their variety

Fred de Jong: Former All White on the team's 2-2 draw with Iran in their first FIFA World Cup match

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Labour's policy agenda, MBIE, state of the economy

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2026

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island Managing Director on the latest Food Price Index

Todd Stephenson: ACT Party Public Service Spokesperson on their election policy that would keep workplace regulators from acting as ideological enforcers

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission CEO on the Government green-lighting a 30-year infrastructure plan

Nic Blakeley: MBIE CEO on the independent review into a failed project that had its costs hidden

Mike's Minute: Are there winners from the Iran deal?

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the youth social media ban, Labour Party leadership struggles

Kerry Spackman: Neuroscientist and Author on his new book 'The Winner's Formula'

Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO previews the All Whites' FIFA World Cup opener against Iran

Karen Orsborn: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO on the report on the state of New Zealand's mental health system

Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2026

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the uptick in retail spending for May

Michael Brooks: Warner Brothers Discovery Managing Director on the launch of HBO Max in New Zealand

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the economic impact of the US-Iran peace deal, fuel crisis

Matthew Schmidt: International Security Expert on the peace deal between the US and Iran

Mike's Minute: It's a joy to see your kids living their dreams

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: Formula 1, The World Cup, Knicks

Christopher Luxon: PM discusses Bed Tax regional deal with Auckland

Full Show Podcast: 15 June 2026

Richard Lindroos: National Fieldays Society Chief Executive recaps successful year at Fieldays

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist discusses latest data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign policy analyst says Iran peace deal still far off, despite Trump's claims

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson comments on accusations of financial hole in election promises

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The World Cup will be a winner

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US calling off strikes on Iran, Trump's claim of a deal

Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Uber Eats, Ben Stokes, FIFA World Cup

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Visa integrating its payment network into ChatGPT so AI agents can shop for people

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

Peter Nunns: Infrastructure Commission GM of Strategy on the need for an investment strategy for renewable energy infrastructure

Ben McNulty: Wellington Deputy Mayor on the review into the Golden Mile project and its budget blowout

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Spokesperson on ACT announcing a crackdown on rural crime

Randy Manner: Former US General on the US calling off strikes against Iran, Trump's claims of a possible deal with Iran

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is that it Labour?

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the latest from the Belfast riots and protests

Alan Davies: British Comedian on bringing 'Think Ahead' to New Zealand

Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Senior Sports Journalist on the security measures, ticket prices ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist on housing prices nearing their longest downturn in modern history

Peter Cooper: Cooper and Company Founder on the new development and investment plan for Britomart in Auckland

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the attendance and achievement reports for new charter schools

Tangi Utikere: Labour's Transport Spokesperson on their public transport fare cap policy

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I've accepted the LNG Terminal as a short term fix

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Iran, naming of the Artemis III crew

Simon Gault: Celebrity Chef and health advocate on Uber Eats' revenue growth, the number of Kiwis ordering food

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, Labour's policy announcement

Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026

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 on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act

Richard Lindroos: National Fieldays Society CEO on the opening day of the event at Mystery Creek

Andrew Eagles: Smart Energy Alliance Spokesperson on the Govt pushing ahead with an LNG import terminal, scraps proposed levy

Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on the Government looking into allowing click and collect for prescription medications

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's reset is off to a very shaky start

Joey Wheeler: Former Highlander and Māori All Black on Tony Brown returning to coach the All Blacks from 2028

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on the new report saying the 'return to normal' narrative is no longer influencing business confidence

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Analyst on the conflict in the Middle East, Iran trading strikes with Israel

Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the clash between Spark and Auckland Council over the city's phone booths

Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the circumstances surrounding Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo standing for the Labour Party

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, policy announcement

Nick Collins: Aluminium Extruders Association CEO on the trade investigation into whether an uptick in imports could be harming local manufacturers

Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's unrevealed $1B an 'odd approach'

Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma donors are needed

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon does his best work overseas

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Iran, Graham Platner, and Trump storming out of NBC interview

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says international role is 'super salesman for New Zealand'

Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO pleased with Run it Straight legislation but says education is needed

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers president on launching election priorities and building on restoring farmer confidence

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we a bit harsh on Gen Z?

Wrapping the Week: Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson talk Radio and Podcast Awards, Gen Z, Gerry Brownlee

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the playoffs starting this weekend

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

Mark Harris: NZ Sotheby's International Realty Managing Director on the rising interest in multi-generational living

Steve Evans: Fletcher Living CEO on the launch of a solar-powered no bill housing model

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on construction activity falling to a ten year low

Randy Manner: Former US Army Major General on Hezbollah rejecting the terms of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on overseas teachers making up about 12.5% of the workforce

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Opportunity Party could be the dark horse of the election

Chris Parker: Kiwi Comedian on comedy in New Zealand and Australia, upcoming tour

Gary Burchett: Sky TV Head of Sport Content on the decision to stream All Blacks games for free in delay

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on Te Huia fares being increased by 25% amid a surge in passengers

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on wool prices hitting a 15 year high, surging demand

Brendon Crompton: Blue Light Ventures CEO on the Government's investment in reducing child and youth offending through sport and recreation

Laura McClure: ACT MP on being one of four MPs banned from China after visiting Taiwan

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new round of tariffs proposed by Donald Trump

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Simon Watts made the right call - but it should go further

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

Jaimee Lupton: Gingernut's Angels Founder on the foundation's efforts to remove the financial barrier to IVF and fertility treatments

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Budget 2026, NZ's nuclear stance, and the ban on non-elected council members voting

René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increased spending by international tourists, focus on the luxury market

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the call to replace the Fire and Emergency Levy with a Community Protection Levy

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the expressions of interest in the Government's gas exploration fund

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition Convener on Heartland striking a deal to purchase TSB and form a new banking entity

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hegseth's comments shouldn't upset New Zealand

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest batch of Mandelson files, rifts in the Labour Party

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss the Warriors v Panthers, Super Rugby Pacific, Tim Payne

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

Luci Ellis: Westpac Group Chief Economist compares economic outlooks, unpacks whether NZ will become Australia's tax haven

Anhar Khanbhai: Wise's Travel Spending Expert on the number of Kiwis going over-budget when overseas

Lisa Woods: Amnesty International NZ Movement Building & Advocacy Director on the cross-sector call for digital accountability from platforms like Facebook and TikTok

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Spokesperson on the rise in use of physical restraint on children

Mark the Week: 'Horse-faced duck' gave a look behind the scenes at Labour

Mike's Minute: My thoughts on the Budget

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest draft plan for an extension to the ceasefire between Iran and the US

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Lynda Topp's Budget criticism, holidays, and Oura Rings

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain previews the NRL clash between the Warriors and Panthers

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

Campbell Parker: Dairy NZ CEO on the new dairy season, wide milk price range

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Head of Advocacy on the focus on trades in Budget 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Budget 2026, return to surplus coming a year earlier than expected

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the reaction to Budget 2026, the levy on banks

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail and Foreign Affairs on what he got across the line in the Budget, the situation in the Middle East

Mike's Minute: We are finally utilising the whole country

Lee Martin: Kiwi singer-songwriter talks musical development, upcoming album 'Marlene'

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026

Rob Nichol: Rugby Players Association CEO on the potential lifeline for Moana Pasifika

Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Education Research Fellow on the Government backing down on proposed homeschooling changes

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor unpacks the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%

Luke Bradford, Nick Leggett, Steve McCracken, and Katherine Rich: Industry Leaders' key hopes for Budget 2026

Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika showed the market was right

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister previews Budget 2026, backs public sector cuts

Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority CEO on the public ad campaign on how to save fuel

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk MP housing entitlements, Labour leaks

Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment Founder on the Government's move to adjust the Copyright Act to extend protection for Kiwi music

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the inquiry finding Health NZ and Manage My Health breached privacy code

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Middle East, US attacks on Iran

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on the company reporting a $13.8 million net profit for the first half of the year

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement

Mike's Minute: Not everything is a conspiracy

Ben Kennings: Surfing NZ CEO on the World Surf League event at Raglan's Manu Bay

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO gives economic lay of the land ahead of Budget, OCR announcement

Jennah Wootten: New Netball New Zealand CEO on her plans for the sport, broadcasting deals

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair on farmgate milk prices forecast to hit between $9.50 and $10

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026

Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the 50% increase in international delegate arrivals in the first quarter

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the 3% reduction in the number of cruise ships coming into port for the 2026/27 season

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Pope Leo XIV calling to regulate AI in his first major teaching

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government's $1.2 billion gas transition loan scheme for businesses

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats ahead of budget

Mike's Minute: We're reliant on cars and we need to stop pretending we aren't

Matthew Cooper: Sport Waikato CEO slams parents after sideline abuse leads to games cancelled

Mike's Minute: The public service cut is to be admired

Mark the Week: This has been Chris Hipkins' worst week of the year

Mike's Minute: Aussie Labor have shown NZ Labour what not to do

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ZB ratings, Kate being banned from Amazon, parenting advice

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the backlash to Donald Trump's $1.8b anti-weaponisation slush fund

Jono, Ben, and Megan crash the Mike Hosking Breakfast

Wayne O'Donnell: Hawke’s Bay Confederation of Billiard Sports President on the increased prize pool at the Hawke's Bay Open

Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2026

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on this weekend's A-League Grand Final against Sydney FC

Nathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on exports reaching $8.6 billion in April with meat leading the way

Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's record net profit of over $63 million

David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on Pharmac's proposal to increase funding for free flu vaccines

Murray Edridge: Wellington City Mission CEO on the Government's social housing reform

Mike's Minute: So yes, Chris Hipkins does think you're stupid

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the Russian jets intercepting UK surveillance planes over the Black Sea

Grant Baker: NZ Businessman and Entrepreneur on his decades of success and failures, new book 'No Pit Stops: The Business Of Going All In'

Jason Te Brake: Zespri CEO on their record $5.9 billion in global sales for the 2025/26 season

Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2026

Benno Blaschke: NZ Initiative Research Fellow on the suggestion to replace housing targets with price indicators, remove politics from housing

Kirsten Corson: Drive Electric Chair on the State of the Nation Report, push to further electrify the transport system

Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President on the 14 Corrections staff arrested for accepting bribes and conspiring to supply drugs

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister on the report revealing the 267 regulators operating in New Zealand

Mike's Minute: Labour's lack of detail show they've learned nothing

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump pulling back from striking Iran, ongoing negotiations

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss Labour's Future Fund, Winston Peters' idea for BNZ, and public service cuts

Grant Dalton: Team New Zealand CEO on the preliminary America's Cup regatta in Sardina

Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2026

Katie Sadlier: Commonwealth Sport CEO on Auckland hosting the Oceania National Olympic Committees' General Assembly

Linda Sissons: Education NZ Acting CEO on the growing number of international students enrolled in New Zealand

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the public service reform, experimenting with AI to streamline tasks

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on retail spending falling by $160 million in April

Mike's Minute: Here's what the 2026 Election is about

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the UK Government investigating a pitch to host the Olympics in the North of England

Michael Kelly: American Actor on returning to Jack Ryan for the Ghost War film, the longevity of the franchise

Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2026

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on NZ's population increasing by 0.8% as the gap between birth and death rates narrow

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the $131 million investment in maths, reading, and writing education

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the services sector continuing to contract in April

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the TRENZ tourism business event running this week in Auckland

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Experts Executive Director on the number of specialist referrals being declined

Full Show Podcast: 18 May 2026

Mike's Minute: Do the unions have anything positive to say about education?

ComBox: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the weekend's sports

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister addresses spat between Labour and NZ First leader

Winston Peters: NZ First leader lays out plans for Government to buy BNZ

Samira Taghavi: Defence lawyer says removing good character statements won't make much difference

Gaven Martin: Massey University Distinguished Professor in Mathematics discusses boost for classroom resources

Mike's Minute: Fees Free was a mistake - let's not repeat it

Mike's Minute: Chris Hipkins is deluded

Mark the Week: Hiring Sir Graham Henry is an excellent idea

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Awards, gifts, and an anniversary

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2026

Dave Rennie: All Blacks Coach on taking over from Scott Robertson, the new direction for the team

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the delayed roll out of the new science and social science curriculums

Jonathan Kearsley: Sky News Australia Correspondent on Trump's visit to China and meeting with Xi Jinping

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air NZ CEO on their projected full-year pre-tax loss rising to $390 million

Mike's Minute: Reality vs ideology re: asset sales

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on Qantas and Jetstar committing to NZ despite axing flights

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

Andrew Pragnell: New Zealand Football CEO on the naming of the All Whites' World Cup squad, the financial impact

Nicole Buisson: Lightspeed Managing Director on the State of the Retail Industry report and the number of Kiwis preferring to shop in person

Cameron Brewer: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the harsher penalties for misleading pricing

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the decision to reduce the operating allowance by $300 million for the next Budget

Kendall Langston: Pivot & Pace Founding Partner on the country's leading CEOs becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of long-term thinking

Mike's Minute: Has the Māori Party been a success?

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the federal budget, the tax break for workers, capital gains tax

Sir Graham Lowe: Former Kiwis and Queensland Maroons Head Coach on Luke Metcalf's likely departure from the team

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Judith Collins' career, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's new party, and the former Labour staffer linked to a troll account

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair unpacks the report looking at the country's most and least competitive sectors

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

Mel Tavendale: Waitaki Mayor on the district's ratepayers facing a 45% increase

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's visit to China

Charles Croucher: 9News Chief Political Editor on Australia's tax break for workers and the introduction of a capital gains tax

Judith Collins: Retiring National MP reflects on her 24 year political career

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the US investigating the possibility of tariffs on NZ lamb

Mike's Minute: Is Chlöe Swarbrick a bit useless?

Shane Filan: Westlife Lead Singer on the 25th anniversary of Westlife, NZ tour

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

Andrea Nelson: NZ Rugby League's new CEO on the state of the game, opportunities

Ed McKnight: Economist at Opes Partners on the number of first-home buyers turning to their parents for financial assistance

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on the potential for China to overtake Japan as our largest source of car imports

Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi forming her own political party to contest the election

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the update to the Government's fuel response plan, concerns about supply

Anand Menon: Kings College Professor of European Politics on the growing number of Labour MPs calling for Keir Starmer's resignation

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner says quality over quantity for NZ Police

Mike's Minute: The superannuation debate has become boring

Steve Price: Australia correspondent chats One Nation smashing Farrar by-election vote

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats fees free and retirement age changes

Tony Alexander: Economist and Property Commentator chats survey showing 44% of real estate agents see prices falling in their areas

Guy Pascoe: Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO on more colleges than ever charging $30,000-plus in tuition

Euan McDonald: Editor of New Voice of Ukraine chats Putin saying he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'

Mike's Minute: Should we tax big tech for our news?

Mark the Week: There's a lot of ideology floating about this week

Mike's Minute: We need more backbone from our leaders

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the women linked with ISIS returning to Australia

Simon Marks: US Correspondent on the peace proposals, strikes between Iran and the US

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mike's fountain, weather, a special invitation

Mike extends a special invitation to one of his youngest fans

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on tonight's game against the Blues, selling out the stadium

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

David Kirk: NZ Rugby Chairman on the appointment of Steve Lancaster as CEO

Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the Government's planned review of the City Rail Link's cost

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the conservation law reform, plans to charge overseas visitors for access to certain sites

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OECD report looking at the impact of our current superannuation settings on the economy

Mike's Minute: Good riddance to the BSA

Mel Parsons: Kiwi indie-folk singer on her upcoming album 'Castle Hill', NZ tour

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the latest conflict between Donald Trump and the Pope

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head on the unemployment rate dipping to 5.3% in the March quarter

Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the areas of the red zone deemed suitable for housing

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the infrastructure costs and the City Rail Link, citizenship test

Tobias Tohill: UVisa Director on the Government's plan to impose a citizenship test from next year

Paul Goldsmith: Media and Communications Minister on the decision to shut down the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Mike's Minute: How do you not have confidence in an event already sorted?

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the handling of the fuel crisis and cost of living

John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster Festival Chair on low ticket sales, the chance this will be the final year

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026

Nick Harper: US Correspondent on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, status of the Strait of Hormuz

Tracy Atiga: Kanaloa Rugby CEO says rugby politics are blocking their bid to save Moana Pasifika

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the ANZ card data showing how Kiwis are spending

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the fast-track amalgamation process for local government and councils

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will rise slightly

Mike's Minute: The economic damage caused by weather warnings

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the talks between European leaders regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East conflict

Peter Windsor: Former Team Manager at Williams and former GM at Ferrari on the Miami Grand Prix, tweaks to the new regulations

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026

Randy Manner: Retired US Army Major General on likely escalations between Iran and the US and Project Freedom

Parul Sood: Auckland Council Deputy Director of Resilience and Infrastructure on less than half of homes and businesses using their food scraps bin

John McWhirter: Wools of New Zealand CEO on the major deal with Turkish carpet manufacturer Kalida Hali

David Keat: Energy Security Expert on the deal with Singapore to protect fuel supplies during economic shocks

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on net migration falling from 135 thousand to 24 thousand

Simon Marks: US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines closure and Iran war updates

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson on ACT's proposed daily surcharge on temporary work visas

Jordan Williams: Executive Director at Taxpayers Union on report showing resident rates are up $451 on average

Dr Richard Sullivan: Health New Zealand national director says they want more permanent doctors

Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

Lawrence Meredith: EU ambassador to New Zealand says export increase shows trust

David Seymour: Acting Prime Minister on US call for aid and immigration policy

Mike's Minute: Do we have any choice but to help out the US?

Mike's Minute: Here's what the Parliamentary briefing on food plant closures will show

Mark the Week: King Charles' visit was a tour de force by any standard

Mike's Minute: I like the cut of Anna Breman's gib

Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert previews the Miami Grand Prix, discusses the regulation tweaks

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk work drinking cultures, fountains, colour runs

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the upcoming elimination final against Melbourne City

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026

Geof Mortlock: Former Reserve Bank Special Advisor on the shift to make OCR votes public

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on visa rejection rates falling to a post-Covid low

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Air NZ cutting more flights

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the food safety complaints around school lunches

Mike's Minute: Parent prosecutions were a deterrent

Gin Wigmore: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her upcoming album, return to New Zealand

Amanda Johnson: Spy Valley Wine Owner and Managing Director on their seven gold awards at the London Wine Competition

Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026

Dr Rober Breunig: Australian National University's Tax and Transfer Policy Institute Director on rising inflation

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the data showing small business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on their election manifesto urging the Government to invest more in preventing skin cancer

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Australia's inflation rate and what's in line for New Zealand

Mike's Minute: The free trade deal should be celebrated

Bridget Abernethy: Electricity Retailers and Generators Association CEO on the Electricity Authority questioning power price hikes

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on drinking at Parliament, Maiki Sherman, the situation with Labour and Fitch

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the rise in home loans with a quarter of new loans going to first-home buyers

Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on the research showing the impact of AI use on SMEs

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the Government's plans to modernise aviation rules

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the deal with Z Energy to stockpile another 90 million litres of diesel

Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Super Round, Fury v Joshua, NFL

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

Paul Spoonley: Emeritus Professor and Koi Tū Centre Senior Fellow on the report predicting a shift in New Zealand's population demographics

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the signing of the free trade agreement with India

Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director urges the Government to cut heavy vehicle regulations sooner as part of the fuel response

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the signing of the India Free Trade Agreement, cancelling the TVNZ Breakfast interview spot

Robert Jobson: Royal Commentator on King Charles' visit to the US after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika was a bust from the start

Mark the Week: How hard did the India FTA have to be?

Mike's Minute: My disappointment of the week

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The state of politicians, financial literacy, a gift for Mike

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the action packed Super Round at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium

Neil Edmond: MoneyTime co-founder and CEO on David Seymour's idea to give students the opportunity to learn to invest

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the conflict in the Middle East, ceasefire, Iran seizing container ships

Louise Upston: Tourism and Hospitality Minister on the Government pulling funding for the 2027 Auckland SailGP event

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026