In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking takes you through the big events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered from 1987 through to today. 

It covers times of national tragedy, times of intense national interest and the international events that defined the country and the world.

Mike also dives into our coverage into something the station is famous for - politics. 

You'll also hear the moments of global joy - and how Newstalk ZB was there to bring the audience 

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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Note: This podcast contains audio of tragic events such as the February 22nd Christchurch Earthquake, the Pike River tragedy and the September 11 terror attacks. Some of the audio may be confronting. 

In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking takes you through the big events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered from 1987 through to today.&nbsp;
It covers times of national tragedy, times of intense national interest and the international events that defined the country and the world.
Mike also dives into our coverage into something the station is famous for - politics.&nbsp;
You'll also hear the moments of global joy - and how Newstalk ZB was there to bring the audience&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
Note: This podcast contains audio of tragic events such as the February 22nd Christchurch Earthquake, the Pike River tragedy and the September 11 terror attacks. Some of the audio may be confronting.&nbsp;

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 3: The era defining events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/cbc9cd4a-5a30-4f7a-af6d-b4ae0118afc7/transcript

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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. 

LISTEN ABOVE OR BELOW IF YOU'RE OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND

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

Episode 2: The monumental change to Newstalk 1ZB

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/beb3dbba-6f68-4f33-b3fe-b4a70118a394/transcript

In the first episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking takes you through the birth of the iconic 1ZB in 1926. 

The episode takes you through the history of the station from 1926 until the beginning of 1987. You'll hear snippets from the iconic names  - like Phil Shone, Aunt Daisy, Selwyn Toogood, Merv Smith and Marina (Jocelyn Parr). 

Mike Hosking will also take you back in time to the famous moments from the 1ZB Theatre in Auckland - and the radio dramas that made the station an unmissable listen. 

You'll also hear how 1ZB covered the big stories over that time - including the World War Two, the Wahine Disaster and the 1981 Springbok Tour.  

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. 

LISTEN ABOVE OR BELOW IF YOU'RE LISTENING OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND

In the first episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking takes you through the birth of the iconic 1ZB in 1926.&nbsp;
The episode takes you through the history of the station from 1926 until the beginning of 1987. You'll hear snippets from the iconic names &nbsp;- like Phil Shone, Aunt Daisy, Selwyn Toogood, Merv Smith and Marina (Jocelyn Parr).&nbsp;
Mike Hosking will also take you back in time to the famous moments from the 1ZB Theatre in Auckland - and the radio dramas that made the station an unmissable listen.&nbsp;
You'll also hear how 1ZB covered the big stories over that time - including the World War Two, the Wahine Disaster and the 1981 Springbok Tour.&nbsp;&nbsp;
100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation.&nbsp;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 LISTENING OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND

Episode 1: The birth of 1ZB

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/7c7121e7-d314-41dc-a473-b4a001188150/transcript

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;

100 Years of ZB: Listen now

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/7a159047-b73d-4c12-b097-b49b003bca9b/transcript

Episode 3: The era defining events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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