In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking examines the change 1ZB made in 1987 to Newstalk 1ZB. 

The episode explains why the station was at a crossroads. It was faced with falling ratings, falling revenue and a defection from an iconic Breakfast hosts. 

Mike Hosking will explain how the station became a news and talk station - and how it attracted the iconic Sir Paul Holmes to the breakfast slot. 

You'll also hear the other hosts and voices that helped launch Newstalk 1ZB. 

100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation. Archival audio from the collections at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.  

New episodes every Sunday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB. 

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In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking examines the change 1ZB made in 1987 to Newstalk 1ZB.&nbsp;
The episode explains why the station was at a crossroads. It was faced with falling ratings, falling revenue and a defection from an iconic Breakfast hosts.&nbsp;
Mike Hosking will explain how the station became a news and talk station - and how it attracted the iconic Sir Paul Holmes to the breakfast slot.&nbsp;
You'll also hear the other hosts and voices that helped launch Newstalk 1ZB.&nbsp;
100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation. Archival audio from the collections at Ngā Taonga Sound &amp; Vision. &nbsp;
New episodes every Sunday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE OR BELOW IF YOU'RE OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND

It was August 9th, 1926 when the 1ZB call sign was first heard on New Zealand radio.

For the last 100 years there's been thousands of stories, thousands of moments and thousands of conversations. 

Join Mike Hosking as he brings you 100 Years of ZB. 

Throughout the podcast, Mike will bring you the memorable names, the unforgettable sounds and the remarkable history of one of New Zealand's iconic radio stations. 

100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation.  

New episodes every Sunday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB. 

It was August 9th, 1926 when the 1ZB call sign was first heard on New Zealand radio.
For the last 100 years there's been thousands of stories, thousands of moments and thousands of conversations.&nbsp;
Join Mike Hosking as he brings you 100 Years of ZB.&nbsp;
Throughout the podcast, Mike will bring you the memorable names, the unforgettable sounds and the remarkable history of one of New Zealand's iconic radio stations.&nbsp;
100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation. &nbsp;
New episodes every Sunday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.&nbsp;

Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation - the memorable names, the unforgettable sounds and the remarkable history of one of New Zealand's iconic radio stations.

100 Years of ZB

Episode 2: The monumental change to Newstalk 1ZB

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