Mike's Minute: Here's what the Parliamentary briefing on food plant closures will show

The Primary Production Select Committee is going to have a look into, well, primary production. Namely, the Hawke’s Bay scenario of Heinz and McCain's, both of whom have announced closures and job losses.  A briefing is different to an inquiry, just in case you are thinking the committee is going …

Mark the Week: King Charles' visit was a tour de force by any standard

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.    Christchurch: 9/10  The stadium, the opening, the spend, the party, and the vibe. That is what all of New Zealand should be.    The Washington Hilton: 1/10  Between yet m…

Mike's Minute: I like the cut of Anna Breman's gib

We can thank the new Reserve Bank Governor for ending the week on a high note.  New charter details were announced yesterday.  Charters and Reserve Banks were once as dry as old dust but these days I think we have a new understanding of the importance of their role.  Out of Covid and economic sh…

Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert previews the Miami Grand Prix, discusses the regulation tweaks

Formula 1 is back in business this weekend.  The Miami Grand Prix follows a month-long break due to the conflict in the Middle East – both the Bahrain and Saudi races getting shelved.   Tweaks to the controversial new regulations and car upgrades will also be in play at the race.  Motorsport Exp…

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk work drinking cultures, fountains, colour runs

It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was.  They indulged Mike’s desire to build a fountain in his “lake” and delved into work drinking cultures, school colour runs, and their weekend plans.  LISTEN ABOVE  

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the upcoming elimination final against Melbourne City

Auckland FC’s playoff fate has been sealed.   The side is looking to avoid second-season syndrome after a record-breaking entry into the A-League.  It comes down to a do-or-die elimination final against reigning champions Melbourne City, kicking off Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium.  CEO Nick Becker…

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of May, Marcus Beveridge discusses some interesting immigration stats as our visa rejection rate falls to a post-Covid low.  David Seymour provides some context around the school lunch situation and for all the news articles, there's b…

Geof Mortlock: Former Reserve Bank Special Advisor on the shift to make OCR votes public

Major changes are set to make future Official Cash Rate decisions far more transparent.  The RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee will release details of who voted which way to the public if they're unable to come to consensus.   Committee members are also encouraged to speak openly about monetary po…

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on visa rejection rates falling to a post-Covid low

There’s praise for the 'tight ship' Immigration New Zealand's running.  Data released to Newstalk ZB reveals just over 65 thousand visa applications were turned down in 2025, plunging from more than 83 thousand in 2024.  The rejection rate last year sat at around 6.3% – while the two years before…

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Air NZ cutting more flights

Air New Zealand's cutting another set of flights on top of its already stretched network.  On top of cancellations across May and June announced last month, the airline's now axing further flights across July, citing rising jet fuel costs.  It says this will impact around 2% of passengers travell…