100 Years of ZB Podcast Episode 3: The era defining events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered

In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking takes you through the big events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered from 1987 through to today.  It covers times of national tragedy, times of intense national interest and the international events that defined the country and …

Mark the Week: Was the ceasefire expiring Trump's worst hour yet?

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.    GDP: 9/10  The Infometrics Q2 read is the final nail in the misery merchants' coffin – the turnaround is real.    Chris Hipkins: 4/10  Between the streaming bill he didn’…

Mike's Minute: Where is the action on electricity prices?

Simeon Brown has written a letter.  It's this sort of thing, I think, that frustrates a lot of potential and actual National Party voters.  There is an argument to be made, and power prices is one of them, where you can say that National talked a big game, but I don’t see any real results.  The …

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's latest poll results, national debt hitting $40 trillion

Donald Trump is continuing to lose support in the polls.  A new poll from the American Research Group found that only 30% of those questioned approve of the way Trump is handling things – 69% disapproving of his handling of the economy.  There are big concerns even among Republicans, with 29% dis…

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Kate's struggles buying Olivia Dean tickets, outfits at the ZB 100 Party

It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.  Today they discussed the terrible time Kate had trying to buy tickets for Olivia Dean, the best dressed at ZB's 100th anniversary party, and Harry and Meghan's return to the UK.  LISTEN AB…

Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company reporting record profits

A record year for industrial and agricultural manufacturer Skellerup.   Revenue is up 10% to $390.1 million, and their normalised profit has risen 18% to a record $64.2 million.  And despite Trump's tariffs and Middle East supply disruptions, US revenue has also risen by 12%.  CEO Graham Leaming…

Codie Taylor: All Blacks Hooker previews the first test against the Springboks on the Greatest Rivalry Tour

We've arrived at the big show.  The All Blacks are coming face to face with the Springboks for the first time on Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, clashing at Ellis Park 3am Sunday Morning.  Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard, and Will Jordan are making their first appearances of the tour in the match, and Da…

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of August, All Blacks' hooker Codie Taylor joins the show ahead of the first test against the Springboks.  And it's results season – Skellerup, Kiwibank, and Auckland Airport all joined the show to discuss.  Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wil…

Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK

It's thought Meghan and Harry's kids are a large motivating factor behind their move back to the UK.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning six years since stepping down as senior members of the royal family and moving to the US.  An independent committee of the Home Office is tossing up w…

David Keat: Energy Security Expert on MBIE data showing an increase in renewable energy generation, drop in total energy use

Solar farms and cheaper energy sources could be key to getting more small players in the game.  Latest data from MBIE shows total energy supply decreased last year, while renewable energy generation increased.  Coal consumption dropped to a new record low, and natural gas consumption fell to its …