Mike Hosking Breakfast
6am-9am Weekdays
MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
6am–9am weekdays
Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast 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.
There are many sides to Mike. He’s ambitious and insightful, a family man and loving husband, a news junkie and social influencer.
His quick wit, intelligent conversation and bold approach ensure the audience is up to date and informed as they plough into their busy day.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best.
Subscribe to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Podcast
-
Mike's Minute: Here's the truth on working from home
Hasn’t working from home become funny? Seek have produced a thing called Money Matters, and they look at work-life balance. Actually, hasn’t that become a thing...
-
Mark the Week: The by-election was a bust on every level
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 cathedral: 7/10 If I wasn’t from...
-
Mike's Minute: Charter schools starting to get their day in the sun
My uplifting story of the week involves charter schools. Charter schools are the little idea that could. Or maybe they are the big game-changing idea that could. We...
-
Wrapping the Week: The 'disgraceful' Noeline Taurua situation
It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that was with Mike Hosking. They reminisced about David Bryne, discussed the Dame...
-
NZ Army looks to adapt 'as quickly as possible' to the latest drone technology
The New Zealand Army is embracing the race to the latest drone technology. A tri-service team is being sent to the UK for the Military Drone Racing Tournament. It...
-
THE RE-WRAP: What If Charter Schools Are Actually Good?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Nah, That Can't Be Right/What If Data Centres Are Actually Good?/Mark the Week/Rugby VS...
-
'Despicable': Current and former presidents denounce Charlie Kirk shooting
Authorities say they are making significant progress in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer. The highly influential conservative activist and Donald Trump ally...
-
The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of September, a new school subject list has been announced, and there’s an emphasis on artificial...
-
Rate caps or referendums? New proposal offers alternate way to restrict council spending
Voter turnout could be an issue for a proposal to introduce binding referendums on major council spending projects. The Local Government Business Forum has released...
-
Construction sector shifting out of survival mode, report reveals
There's cautious optimism in the construction sector and hopes the economy will improve. The Master Builders State of the Sector Report cites remaining demand...
-
Christ Church Cathedral could reopen by 2030 with "robust" new plan
The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild could be the last milestone for the Garden City to thrive. Work will begin next year to complete the nave, entrance way, tower,...
-
No-brainer subjects and specific pathways: Education Minister unpacks curriculum changes
The Education Minister says a lot of schools were already trying to teach some of the new curriculum subjects. A new list of study topics has been unveiled as part...
-
Mike's Minute: Public support could be tipping away from teachers
As the teachers maybe, maybe not accept their pay offers and maybe, maybe not go on strike yet again, I can't help but worry about the new recruits. We were busy...
-
Further economic optimism revealed in new business survey
New Zealand’s finance leaders are more confident for the year ahead. A new report from the Hunter Campbell Group shows an uptick in confidence from CFOs, with 38%...
-
"We're motivated": Warriors head into playoffs after unconvincing loss
It’s time for the business end of the NRL season. The Warriors have finished 6th, securing a home final against the Penrith Panthers, but losing a couple more players...
-
THE RE-WRAP: Hosk Loves Teachers, But...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Has There Been a Shift?/Ferris Goes Feral/Money or Your Life?/The Great Flannel Scandal
-
"We've seen demand": Jetstar aims to provide a 'second option' with expanded offering
Jetstar says it's done its homework on the New Zealand market before unveiling its latest —and biggest— expansion in the trans-Tasman market. The airline's adding...
-
Young designer takes home top award for epilepsy protection glasses
A young inventor has taken home the top honours at the James Dyson Awards for a pair of glasses made to tackle epilepsy. University of Canterbury engineering student...
-
The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of September, the Government are looking at the idea of guilty until proven innocent when it comes...
-
Silver Ferns coach suddenly stood down amid 'unresolved issues'
A telling response as speculation swirls around the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua ahead of next week's international series against South...
-
"Akin to a traffic offence": Govt proposes 'swifter' process for dealing with shoplifters
The Government wants to deal with shoplifting offences in a quicker way instead of going through the entire court system. The Justice Minister's newly released...
-
"Vicious cycle": Concerns mount as number of people leaving NZ rises
An expectation New Zealand needs to do more to keep people here longer. Latest Stats NZ data shows close to 48 thousand New Zealand citizens left in the year to...
-
Mike's Minute: The issue Hipkins has with the Māori Party
I have been wondering when the penny would drop and yesterday might have been it. There were two stories on Chris Hipkins' problems with the Māori Party. For...
-
Pollies: Police praised for handling of "incredibly complex" Phillips situation
Ministers from both sides of the divide are praising the Police for their handling of the Tom Phillips situation. The four-year manhunt for Phillips ended early...
-
"The dream for all airports": New report looks into integrating domestic, international terminals
Airports could save money and drive down airfares by bringing domestic and international terminals together. A study has found integrated airport terminals save...
-
The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10th of September, the Children's Commissioner speaks on what happens now with Tom Phillips' kids and...
-
THE RE-WRAP: With Friends Like These...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) ...Who'd Vote For You?/Some Apple Rumours Were True, Some Weren't/EV Myths Busted/ASA...
-
'Perfect storm' sees red meat export prices reach record levels
New Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are expected to remain strong throughout the year. Earnings for core red meat exports are expected to rise...
-
"It will be bold": Advisory group prepares solution to tackling organised crime
A panel of experts has a solution to tackling organised crime but won't yet say what it is. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised...
-
"Not all students fit": More 15-year-olds leaving school for alternate paths
A view that more students are dropping out of school early because they have a clear career pathway in mind. More than 1300 15-year-olds received an exemption last...
-
Digital health service's "making the problem worse" despite favourable numbers, GP says
A new digital health service is being praised, but one doctor believes it's doing more harm than good. More than 21 thousand consultations have been delivered through...
-
"Crucial": Children's Commissioner urges Kiwis to give Phillips' children privacy
The country is being urged to give Tom Phillips' children time and space to begin their long road to recovery. The children are now at an undisclosed location after...
-
Mike's Minute: We need more transparency around the Reserve Bank
We should all thank Kelly Eckhold, a some-time participant on this show and most-of-the-time economist at Westpac, for his thinking around the future of the Reserve...
-
French govt in crisis as PMs ousted in vote of no confidence
France has been plunged into a fresh political crisis, with MPs voting to oust the prime minister. The BBC reports Francois Bayrou called the surprise vote of confidence...
-
"Success is an inside job": James Laughlin breaks down habits for high performers in new book
What does it take to achieve excellence? James Laughlin is a 7 time world champion drummer, a high-performance leadership trainer, and the mental skills coach for...
-
THE RE-WRAP: Just a Little Accountability, Please
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Show Your Working/Are Teachers Really Not Paid Enough?/Are the Rest of Us Really Not Paid...
-
Wellington hit hardest as national average rent drops to lowest point since 2023
Rents are falling, with the national average hitting the lowest point since September of 2023. It’s sitting at $628, with Wellington being hit the hardest, with...
-
The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 9 September 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of September, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Police Minister Mark Mitchell discuss the...
-
Super Fund bucks economic trends with nearly 12% return
The New Zealand Super Fund has bucked economic trends. It's generated returns of nearly 12% over the past year, growing to $85 billion, and it’s suggested it will...
-
"Almost the worst-case scenario": Police Minister unpacks 'difficult' Tom Phillips situation
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says officers faced a difficult and complex situation bringing an end to Tom Phillips's time on the run. He was shot dead by Police...
-
"Lost opportunity": Public Service Commissioner frustrated by rejection of teacher pay offers
Recent pay offers to teachers are seen by the Public Service Commissioner as entirely reasonable. Primary teachers decided to reject its latest offer, while PPTA...
-
Police "very relieved" about safe recovery of missing Marokopa children
The Police Commissioner says they're very relieved to have safely recovered the children of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips after nearly four years. He was shot...
-
Mike's Minute: All Blacks vs The Māori Party
What a contrast Saturday night was. At Eden Park the rugby as good as you could possibly want. For all the hype and worry of the week, the All Blacks reminded us...
-
THE RE-WRAP: Overrepresented
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Complete Lack of Interest/Defection Season/As for the Other Seasons.../You Don't Have to...
-
The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 8 September 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 8th of September, NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks after his party conference over the weekend. Scott...
-
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the All Blacks vs South Africa, Wallabies vs Argentina, and the Warriors' difficult next match
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The All Blacks have defeated South Africa to defend...
-
Prime Minister discusses Tamaki Makaurau by-election results
The Prime Minister's surprised Labour lost in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara won the seat over Peeni Henare by three thousand votes. The...
-
Paremoremo prison set to receive colourful makeover
A colourful makeover coming for Auckland's Paremoremo prison unit which houses the country's most dangerous criminals, won't be anything too flashy. In a bid to...
-
Winston Peters on the annual NZ First conference
The New Zealand First election campaign may have begun, and Winston Peters believes the party is marching forward with practical solutions. MPs and supporters gathered...
-
General surgeon supports setting targets for elective surgeries
Belief the health sector should set targets for all elective surgeries to ensure wait times are reduced fairly. The Government's exceeded its half-year target, by...
-
Mike's Minute: Are we over-cafe'd?
We have all seen it. I have seen it a good number of times. The café that was exemplary, sold, the new owner changes the menu, brings in a few kids to serve, and...
-
Mark the Week: The Chinese parade was spellbinding
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 Chinese parade: 8/10 Forget politics....
-
Mike's Minute: The Govt promised what they can't deliver
From the old "cart before the horse" department are two setbacks for ideas we thought were going to work, or perhaps we hoped were going to work, but aren't. Idea...
-
Wrapping the Week: Preparation vs efficiency of movement
Friday has come so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. Mike comments on the effort another ZB host puts into his...
-
"Tough environment": Kathmandu, Rip Curl owner to close 21 stores
Another tough week for brick and mortar retail. Outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands, who owns the likes of Kathmandu and Rip Curl, has announced the closure of 21...
-
THE RE-WRAP: 0 for 2 On Dumb Policies
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Time to Turn Off the Net/Wait, There's an Election Happening?/Vale Giorgio/Mark the Week/Cars...
-
The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 5 September 2025
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of September, Immigration NZ is cracking down on overstayers as numbers surge – Steve Watson discusses...
-
"We need to be better": ABs strive for heightened performance in South Africa clash
No surprise from All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor at the competitiveness of the Rugby Championship. All four countries enter the third round fixtures tomorrow with...
-
Crackdown on overstayers after numbers surge past 20k
Immigration New Zealand's working on picking up immigrants who have overstayed their visa, following a surge. New figures estimate there's 21 thousand overstayers...
-
"War crime after war crime": Defence Minister gets close up look at impact of war in Ukraine
Defence Minister Judith Collins has had frontline access to the war in Ukraine. She's returned from the war-torn country, visiting sites impacted by Russia's three...
