Mark the Week: You can't start any better than the Warriors have

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.    The war: 3/10  Week three was the worst week for Trump by a mile. He asked for help, got none, and packed a sad.    The Warriors: 9/10  You literally can't start any bett…

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Middle East conflict, Israel's attack on Iran's gas fields

Differing accounts on the US’ level of involvement in Israel’s attack on Iran’s gas fields.   The tit for tat between the two is continuing with gas and oil infrastructure becoming the latest targets, Iran retaliating by hitting Israel's Haifa oil refinery.   Global oil prices are continuing to s…

Mike's Minute: The worst week for Trump's war

Obviously Chris Hipkins would disagree, but Donald Trump surely wins the "crap week of the week" award, given his week has material outcomes for all of us and Hipkins’ is just a personal mess gone ugly and public.  The war itself doesn’t appear to be any different at the end of week three than it …

Monty Betham: Former Warriors Captain previews the clash against the Newcastle Knights

After two victories at home to start the season, the Warriors are heading across the ditch.  They’re facing off against the Newcastle Knights on Saturday – their first away game of the 2026 season.   Both teams are dealing with injuries, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Kurt Capewell missing from the War…

Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains what the Government is looking to do as fuel prices continue to rise.   New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury joins us in studio after winning the 2026 award.  And Kate Hawkesby and…

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Breakfast guests and geopolitics

The week has come to an end which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.   They discussed cars, some of the guests that featured on the Breakfast show this week, and the unstable geopolitical environment.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor in Agriscience on the increasing cost of running a farm

The cost of running a farm is surging.  ANZ's latest Agri Insights report, which used data from more than four thousand farms over five years, found costs across the board were 27% higher than before Covid.  It was driven largely by increased labour and input costs, such as fertiliser.  Lincoln …

Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world.  The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.  The judges noted in the ceremony last night his driving innovation, empowerment of Kiwi tech leaders, and his venture …

Jeanette Park: Police Assistant Commissioner on the dropping rate of crime victimisation

Better Police visibility and increased community engagement are being credited for a drop in crime victimisation.  About 28% of Kiwis experienced crime last year – the lowest rate since the Victims of Crime survey began in 2018.  Numbers of people assaulted and robbed were down 33 thousand.  Ass…

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter

The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking they need to balance the cost of living with the books.  “We need to be conscious of debt and borrowi…