The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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18014 - Mark the Week: The World Cup is a massive success

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.

18014 - Mark the Week: The World Cup is a massive success

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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.

Episodes

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15 Jul 2026

14 Jul 2026

13 Jul 2026

12 Jul 2026

10 Jul 2026

09 Jul 2026

08 Jul 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Mark the Week: The World Cup is a massive success

Mike's Minute: Why is the NZ Super debate back?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the weather, Donald Trump's speech to the nation today

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Paul Henry standing for ACT, working while studying, and life in America

Gin Wigmore: Kiwi musician on the release of her fourth album 'Beautiful Mess'

Neil Barnes: Assistant All Blacks Coach ahead of the Nations Championship clash against Ireland at Eden Park

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2026

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on wholesale electricity prices falling

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on ACT's idea to introduce innovation trials to cut red tape

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on predictions that economic growth will reach a four-year high next year

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit, over 86 thousand finding work in the last year

Mike's Minute: The beat-up of the week

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the England v Argentina FIFA World Cup Match, Sir Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister

Martin Glynn: AA Transport Policy Director on the survey finding Kiwis spend around 300 hours driving each year

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on National urging Labour to take a clear stance on rates caps

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: Warriors player on moving into presenting after an injury cut his final season short

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2026

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the increasing number of positive cocaine and amphetamine results in workplace testing

Ana Azevedo: Latin America New Zealand Business Council Executive Officer on the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership meeting

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the first case of H5N1 bird flu found in New Zealand, efforts to mitigate the impact

Kate Boyer: Air NZ Ground and In-Flight Chief Operations Officer on rebuilding trust, the increasing number of flights arriving on time

Mike's Minute: Why I like Paul Henry in politics

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest from the US-Iran war, US plans to resume blockade in the Hormuz Strait

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss Paul Henry standing for ACT, The Opportunity Party

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2026

Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company lifting its full-year profit outlook based on strong US demand

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the small dip in international arrivals, ongoing growth

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the evidence showing the number of Kiwis moving to Australia is falling

Paul Henry: Former Broadcaster on his decision to stand for ACT in the 2026 election

Gerard Lyons: Former Chief Advisor to Boris Johnson on the volatile oil prices and impacts of the resumed conflict in the Middle East

Mike's Minute: Free trade is our calling card

Scott Dixon: Kiwi IndyCar driver on his move from Chip Ganassi to Arrow McLaren

Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO explains cuts to the 2026/27 Milk Price Forecast

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026

Sir Ian Mune: Award-winning Actor and Director pays tribute to the late Sir Sam Neill

John Key: Former Prime Minister responds to criticism of the India Free Trade Agreement

Shah Aslam: SO Capital CEO on their new partnership with PrivatPort to increase business and premium air travel into and around NZ

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the BNZ Business New Zealand Performance of Services Index showing growth in June

Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the weekend's sport

Mike's Minute: National took a credibility hit on roads

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says Modi is a cross between a preacher, a new world leader, and Winston Churchill

Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on death of former US Senator Lindsey Graham

Todd McClay: Trade Minister comments on Modi's visit, trade expectations set by FTA

Mike's Minute: Labour don't prep for power

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Reform UK's Nigel Farage triggering a by-election in Clacton amid financial scrutiny

Mark the Week: The NRL TV deal is a well-told story

Mike's Minute: I'm not convinced the Reserve Bank was right

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: All Blacks' travelling kit, kids going barefoot in restaurants, clothing

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