The Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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…Social links:
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Mike's Minute: The Hipkins allegations and effect
I suppose the ultimate question is, what do you want in a leader, or more specifically, the Prime Minister? Chris Hipkins is immersed in a growing mess around social media and an angry ex-wife. Hand on heart, if it hadn't been sent to me I would not have asked, because I genuinely don’t care. …
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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Chris Hipkins allegations, Mark Mitchell's wedding
Politicians from across the spectrum are steering clear of discussing claims made by Chris Hipkins' ex. The Labour leaders' denied allegations made by his ex-wife in a now deleted private Facebook post. None indicate unlawful conduct. Labour's Ginny Anderson told Mike Hosking it's sad, and as…
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Robbie Williams: British pop legend on the increasing scale of live performances and concerts
British pop legend Robbie Williams offers his thoughts on the increasing scale of live performances and concerts as part of an interview with Mike Hosking. Catch the full-length chat Friday on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Robbie Williams is coming to entertain New Zealand this November. He’s conf…
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Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of March, we talk food prices, geothermal investment, and chat with the legendary Robbie Williams. The debate around private versus public life is back after Chris Hipkins responded to allegations from his ex-wife yesterday. An…
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Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins and whether the public should know the details of a politician's private life
Should a politician’s private life impact their political career? Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul made allegations against him on a private Facebook post on Sunday, none of which allege unlawful conduct. They've since been deleted. Political Commentator Grant Duncan told Mike …
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Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's $50 million investment in geothermal
The Government is aiming to bolster our geothermal supply. It announced $50 million in new funding, with $23 million has been committed so far – including two $10 million loans for new plants near Rotoma and Kawerau. The aim is to cut upfront risk whilst doubling generation by 2040. Contact Ene…
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John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report finding New Zealand must compete to retain Chinese international students
Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year. But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market. Chair John McKinnon told Mik…
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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the impact of the Middle East conflict on grocery prices and stock
Cost increases from the war in Iran haven’t hit supermarket shelves yet, Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin says. The latest food price index, published on Tuesday, showed food costs up 4.5% in the year to February, largely driven by red meat, but those increases came prior to the …
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Matt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the report showing the sector's economic impact
The economic impact of property investors is being quantified for the first time. A report commissioned by the Property Investors Federation estimates the sector added $24.8 billion to GDP last year. It also links investors to about 126 thousand jobs nationwide – about 5% of the workforce. Ad…
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Mike's Minute: Invented stories and the media
How long can you pedal an invention? On Friday March 6th the poll is out. It's bad for National and the media has concocted the idea that as a result of these numbers and the previous Monday's press conference about the war, that things have got so bad for the Prime Minister he is “considering hi…
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