Podcast Episodes

Mike's Minute: Christopher Luxon vs Barbara Edmonds

Is it 1-1? 

The Prime Minister dug himself a hole over Iran. 

Barbara Edmonds dug herself a hole in the NZ Herald. 

As far as holes go, I regard the …

14 hours ago

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's response to the Iran conflict, Trump's rebuke

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says it's special relationship with the US is not dead.  

US President Donald Trump yesterday described the UK's war e…

14 hours ago

Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of March, our exports are booming but at the same time, the risk of an extremist att…

15 hours ago

Andrew Hampton: NZSIS Director-General on the agency's view that a terror attack like the Bondi Beach shooting could happen in NZ

A warning an attack similar to the Bondi Beach shooting could feasibly happen on New Zealand soil. 

The Government's intelligence agencies have told …

15 hours ago

Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach ahead of their first match of the NRL season

Cautious optimism from Warriors league coach Andrew Webster that his side can make another NRL leap this year. 

They start their campaign tomorrow ag…

16 hours ago

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Senior Economist on the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on NZ's economic recovery

New Zealand's economic recovery could be put at risk by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.  

Westpac modelling shows if it was to stay closed for a …

16 hours ago

Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the ongoing pay negotiations with primary school teachers

The Public Service Commissioner is bewildered as pay talks with primary teachers drag on. 

Their union —the NZEI— has turned to the Employment Relati…

16 hours ago

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on exports rising to $29.9 billion in the December quarter

New Zealand’s exports are booming, driven by rising global demand for food. 

New trade figures show exports surged to $29.2 billion dollars in the De…

16 hours ago

David Kirk: NZ Rugby Chair on the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks head coach

After weeks of deliberation, the new All Blacks head coach has been named.

Dave Rennie is succeeding Scott Robertson in the role, beating out the oth…

16 hours ago

Mike's Minute: This is where Labour and Hipkins have got it wrong

If you ever want an example of why Chris Hipkins is not going to be the next Prime Minister, watch Question Time yesterday. 

He has made a twofold mi…

1 day, 14 hours ago