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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.
Newstalk ZB hosts The Mike Hosking Breakfast, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.
Insurers have found an answer for councils looking for more climate resilience funding. The Insurance Council is proposing replacing the insurance-linked Fire and Emergency levy with a new Community Protection Levy. It w
A new lease on life for the gas industry, with the Government's $200 million exploration fund already catching the eye of private companies. Newstalk ZB can reveal there have been 11 expressions of interest since January
A banking expert says a TSB–Heartland Bank merger may not transform the market but could still be a good thing for Kiwis. Heartland has struck a deal to buy TSB for $620 million and form a new entity by the end of the ye
The Local Government Minister says most councils will be affected by the Government’s overhaul of committee voting rights. A Bill amendment will strip voting rights from unelected members —including iwi and youth represe
I don't think anyone should be offended by Pete Hegseth saying that New Zealand is freeloading off the American military. This is not a controversial thing at all to say. The Australians have been privately complaining a
The latest batch of files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment to be released is reflecting poorly on the UK’s Labour Party. More than 1,500 pages of messages, emails, and other correspondence was released, and amon
Returning after the long weekend, Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap this weekend's sporting events. On today's agenda: The Warriors fell short against the Panthers, the game ending wi
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of June with Heather du Plessis-Allan, the number of times school staff are having to physically restrain students has risen. The Prime Minister joins on a
The chief economist of one of the largest banks across the Tasman is quashing talk of New Zealand becoming Australia's tax haven. A recent Australian newspaper declared the country's recent capital gains tax changes had
A reminder to watch our spending while overseas. A survey by money transfer company Wise has found almost half of respondents say they spend in the moment and worry later, and a similar number say money doesn’t feel ‘rea
Amnesty International says it's entirely possible for New Zealand to take on big tech. Several media companies, industry groups and other organisations have signed an Amnesty open letter, calling for a stronger crack dow
“We choose our defence spending and no one else,” the Prime Minister says as the United States continues to pressure other nations, including New Zealand, to increase military spending. Speaking with Heather du Plessis-A
Schools are calling for greater access to specialist support amid a rise in the use of physical restraint. Ministry of Education data shows the number of restraint incidents has risen from about 2,600 a year to about 3,0
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 Budget: 6/10 The days of drama are gone. It reflected the state of the place; one with prospects
I asked for the surplus to arrive sooner than previously forecast and, as though she was listening this time yesterday, the first words out of Nicola Willis' mouth were it will be a year ahead of schedule. You can't ask
Donald Trump's yet to sign-off on a tentative agreement between the US and Iran. US sources report negotiators from both sides have reached a deal to extend the ceasefire for 60 days, begin nuclear talks, and open the St
After a busy week, Friday has finally arrived which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed Dame Lynda Topp’s criticism of the Budget at last night’s Aotear
This weekend will be a test to see if this is truly the Warriors’ year. Sydney is hosting the top of the table clash between the number two Warriors and the number one Penrith Panthers. The Panthers have won ten of the l
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of May, we got the trades’ reaction to the Budget and an economist’s thoughts on what the books might look like in a couple years’ time. Finance Minister Ni
It’s an uncertain future for farmers, with global events making it harder to predict the milk price. Fonterra's midpoint payout forecast for the current season is $9.70. It's slightly up for next season, at $9.75, but it
Simon Watts
National Local Government spokesperson on National's plan for water infrastructure restructuring
1 appearance on this show
Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand
2 appearances on this show
Brad Olsen
retirement-active investor and advisor in international real estate · HongKongJimm
2 appearances on this show
Nicola Willis
Incoming Social Investment Minister · New Zealand Government
10 appearances on this show
Winston Peters
Minister for Rail and Foreign Affairs · New Zealand Parliament
5 appearances on this show
Lee Martin
Product Director · Manchester United
1 appearance on this show
Michael Johnston
head of renewables and firming operations at CS Energy · College of Liberal Arts
1 appearance on this show
Nick Leggett
Infrastructure NZ chief executive · Infrastructure NZ
1 appearance on this show
Steve McCracken
Principal · Whangaparāoa College
1 appearance on this show
Mark Mitchell
Vice President of Access and Affordability · National Association of Independent Schools
11 appearances on this show
Kelly Eckhold
Chief Economist for Westpac · Westpac
2 appearances on this show
John Stevenson
Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair · Fonterra Co-Operative
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