The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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17923 - Erica Stanford: Education Minister on expanding the ECE oral language programme and youth social media concerns

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.

17923 - Erica Stanford: Education Minister on expanding the ECE oral language programme and youth social media concerns

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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

02 Jul 2026

01 Jul 2026

30 Jun 2026

29 Jun 2026

28 Jun 2026

26 Jun 2026

25 Jun 2026

24 Jun 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on expanding the ECE oral language programme and youth social media concerns

Mike's Minute: My appeal to the restaurant industry

Richard Quest: CNN Anchor and host of Quest Means Business on the state of the world, AI, oil prices

Greig Epps: Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association CEO on Peugeot's Australian importer suspending sales amid pressure from Chinese rivals

Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2026

Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B frontman on the launch of their new festival '8th Wonder' in January next year

Karl Budge: Blues CEO on the changes to the Super Rugby Pacific format for 2027

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on the health and safety shake up passing its third reading

Tony Alexander: Independent Property Commentator on the increasing optimism around house prices in the medium term

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the International Monetary Fund's report card for New Zealand

Mike's Minute: This is why Labour will lose the election

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the rising death toll, search and rescue efforts after the Venezuela earthquakes

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on their economic outlook for the remainder of 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Labour's proposed Apprenticeship Boost expansion, the abuse towards Matt Doocey, rugby

Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2026

Andy Horne: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation and Insurance Lawyer on Auckland Council deciding to stop buying out flood-damaged properties

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the Auditor General's report on the Healthy School Lunches programme

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on the number of consumer arrears dipping to its lowest point in four years

Paul Froggatt: Essence Head Chef on being awarded two stars in New Zealand's first Michelin Guide

Iain Rennie: Chief Executive and Secretary to the Treasury on the report highlighting issues, saying it's losing ministers' trust

Mike's Minute: Stop wanting the Govt to fix everything

Zac Griffith: Kiwi country musician on his debut EP 'Where I Belong'

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the rising number of filled jobs, state of the economy

Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2026

Tia Winikerei: Northern Mystics Head Coach on the uncertain future of the ANZ Premiership

Rene de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the launch of the Michelin Guide in New Zealand

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the ongoing heatwave hitting Europe, record-breaking temperatures

Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice-Chancellor on the number of Indian students studying in New Zealand as interest in the UK, US drops

Terry Taylor: Leading blood cancer specialist on leaving New Zealand for Australia, unsafe staffing levels

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the projects approved under the fast-track process

Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2026

Mike's Minute: I win one last time against the moaners

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: All Whites defeat, Warriors defeat, Mark Mitchell's injury

Ian Jones: Former All Black on Bledisloe cup tests locked in for ANZAC day

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister accepts party responsibility for miscommunicated conservation bill

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Middle East correspondent says retaliatory strikes in Iran are the new norm

David Seymour: ACT Party leader accuses doctors of wrongfully signing off people as 'unable to work'

Mike Casey: CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa says switching electric will save $3k per year

Mark the Week: The 'brain gain' is good news for New Zealand

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent discusses Channel Nine host leaving network after interview with Far-right personality

Mike's Minute: The conservation discussion shows our immaturity

Jason Pine: Host of Weekend Sport and NZME Football Commentator on the All White's must-win game against Belgium

John Harman: Director of Lightforce Solar on National's promise to give homeowners 'Solar Loans'

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2026

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister backs down on decision to sell conservation land

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Aotearoa CEO talks the government's long term Tourism Policy Statement

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economists on positive economic forecasts

Todd McClay: Trade Minister talks Winston Peters' latest grips with India FTA

Mike's Minute: The only winner of the political polls

Ben Glanfield and Jackson Boswell: Borderline members on their debut album, growing popularity

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