Best of 2025: Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

"Time to move": Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it.  He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end of the year, bringing to an end a six-year tenure that started just bef…

Best of 2025: Joseph Parker on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent  Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air.   The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice.   Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr…

Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Supermarket collectables and ad jingles

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed clothes shopping and quiet luxury, Mike’s problem with some supermarket collectables, and who has the best voice for advertising jingles.  LISTEN ABOVE

Best of 2025: James May talks his stage show on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

"You can't rewind": James May takes to the stage with 'exciting' new show  When you hear the name ‘James May’, it’s likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects.  He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows…

Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of December, we cover off the better-than-expected Q3 GDP number, which is signalling some hope for next year.  Jennie Wyllie has resigned as the CEO of Netball NZ, but does it need to go further than tha…

Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is my politician of the year

It’s that time of the year where we pick our politician of the year.  For me, it's the same person as last year.  Political commentators, myself included at times, have an unfortunate tendency to sometimes choose politicians because they’re good at playing the political game.  And if you’re into…

Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Christmas plans, Vanity Fair photoshoot, holidays

For the final time this year, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the Vanity Fair photoshoot of the Trump Administration, festive clothing, and their plans for the Christmas holidays.  LISTEN ABOVE

Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on the request for a one year extension of the Te Huia service

The Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service could come off the tracks if it becomes too expensive for rate payers.   Waikato Regional Council is writing to the NZTA board to ask for a one-year extension of the service, through to 2027. They want to test full integration with Auckland’s City R…

Kruze Tangira: Former Men's netball skipper and commentator on the resignation of Jennie Wyllie as Netball NZ CEO

The resignation of Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie had to happen.  That's the view of former New Zealand men's netball skipper and commentator Kruze Tangira.   Tangira told Heather du Plessis-Allan he believes the drama around the standing down then reinstatement of head coach Dame Noeline …

Liz Gregory: Leavers' Trust Founder on the Government cancelling the registration of Gloriavale's school

A push for the Government to use its powers to begin dismantling Gloriavale.  The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect school’s licence, forcing it closed from January.   The call comes just a week after former leader Howard Temple was sentenced to more than two years in priso…