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 reality of NZ vs Australia's fuel response
Like a school report, the International Monetary Fund forecast for the global economy arrived in yesterday's post. No one escaped the Trump carnage. The UK in particular is in trouble, as is potentially Australia. Australia was warned not to exacerbate wartime inflation. It was a slap down, a m…
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Ryan Wood: Kiwi Supercars driver on his success in Taupō, this weekend's event in Christchurch
Ryan Wood's eager to prove success his in Taupō was no fluke when he gets back behind the wheel of his Toyota at the maiden Supercars event in Christchurch. Four races will be staged across the weekend, including a postponed race from last week's weather hampered stop in Taupo. Wood picked up h…
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Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on King Charles' visit to the US to meet with Donald Trump
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is an upcoming Royal visit to the United States. King Charles will address a joint meeting of Congress as well as meet privately with US President Donald Trump later this month. British lawmakers are questioning whether the visit should go ahead, a…
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Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of April, our largest bank is increasing its interest rates in anticipation of OCR hikes. Shane Jones responds to the businesses and critics calling for more information on the country’s fuel supply. Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan W…
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Debbie Sorensen: Moana Pasifika CEO on the league exiting Super Rugby at the end of the season
Moana Pasifika boss Debbie Sorensen claims the franchise are a victim of an increasingly difficult economic climate. They're set to disband after the Super Rugby season unless another backer is found. Sorensen —who is also chief executive of the Pasifika Medical Group which owns the franchise— …
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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the dispute between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, growing rift between Trump and Giorgia Meloni
There’s astonishment at the Pope standing up for himself against Donald Trump. The US President accused Pope Leo of being terrible for foreign policy on Monday after the pontiff's criticism of the war on Iran and immigration crackdowns. Italy correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the Pope'…
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the fuel crisis, businesses seeking long-term certainty
The Government’s looking at ways to give businesses long-term certainty about fuel. Latest figures show we have 56 days of petrol, 45 of diesel, and 47 of jet fuel either here or en-route. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking officials are considering what additional informa…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on ANZ raising its interest rates after forecasting earlier than expected OCR hikes
The country's largest bank is again raising interest rates, days after forecasting much earlier-than-expected OCR hikes. ANZ is increasing most home loan rates by 10 to 20 basis points following a rise in wholesale rates. It's now advertising a one-year home loan rate of 4.69%. Independent ec…
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Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025
There’s renewed hope in the Kiwi start-up scene with a surge of investment in 2025. New data shows the number of deals rose 14%, with total investment surging 61% to $754 million. Fintech and health-tech saw strong gains, while climate and clean-tech dropped. Angel Association Chief executi…
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David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on the proposal to let pharmacists prescribe some funded medications
Help for struggling pharmacies could be on the way. The Government's proposing letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for conditions like scabies and conjunctivitis, so people no longer have to see a GP or pay the full pharmacy price. It would also cover medication for UTIs and the emer…
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