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20 of 9,054 episodesMike'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. Th...
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...
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 terribl...
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 r...
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 Tou...
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...
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 retu...
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 supp...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on profits dropping slightly, expectations of strong growth in summer
Auckland Airport's Chief Executive is feeling optimistic heading into 2027. Its latest financial results saw net profits drop 20%, however r...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on their 9% drop in annual profit, net interest margin dropping to 2.1%
Kiwibank says the banking sector's becoming fiercely competitive. The Crown-owned bank has reported a 9% drop in annual profit. Its net inte...
Mike's Minute: Our housing market is smashing Australia's
Cotality's Housing Affordability numbers paint what even a sceptic would have to agree is a pretty good picture of our housing market. Espec...
Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping by Christmas, inflation
The UK's new Prime Minister has pledged to end rough sleeping by Christmas. Emergency accommodation will be provided for the winter, alongsi...
Tom Clarkson: F1 Commentator and host of F1: Beyond The Grid on the current season, NZ live show with Damon Hill
Formula 1 is back and its popularity among Kiwis is continuing to grow. After a mini break, the final Dutch Grand Prix is kicking off this w...
Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on Red Bull promoting Liam Lawson as injury cover for the Dutch Grand Prix
A chance for Liam Lawson to secure his Formula 1 future. The Racing Bulls driver is yet to sign beyond this season but has been promoted to...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on economic activity lifting 2.6% in the second quarter, regional growth
Economic resilience is coming through from the regions, but people are still finding it hard to get a job. Infometrics' new report finds all...
Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of August, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale speaks on the damning review that...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on fuel prices rising once again as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Global fuel prices have been rising again as conflict continues in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has now exported much of its diesel supplies...
Simon Court: Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform on the introduction of a new watchdog for council zoning
An assurance the Government's new watchdog for council zoning will have teeth. The role of independent Urban Land Market Officer will be int...
Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the review finding the deaths from the Mount Maunganui landslide were preventable
Tauranga's Mayor is pledging to ensure any warnings sent to the council around risk to life are escalated. A council commissioned review int...