Podcast Episodes

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government buying $200 million in new Genesis shares

The Finance Minister says there's no mandate to reduce the state's shareholding in Genesis Energy. 

The Crown's directing $200 million towards new sh…

1 week, 6 days ago

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on rising sales in the retail sector

Signs of a turnaround in the retail sector as sales rise. 

Stats NZ data shows sales jumped by $239 million in December, compared to the September qu…

1 week, 6 days ago

Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University Vaping Researcher on the concerns over the free vape programme for smokers

There are concerns using vaping as a tool to quit smoking contradicts the rest of the world.

Health New Zealand's free vape programme has given out m…

1 week, 6 days ago

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of February, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Trump's latest tariff threat …

2 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: It's about time we had move-on orders

It's taken a while but we got there at last.

Move-on orders.

Clear lines of responsibility and delineation for police to actually fix a problem that …

2 weeks ago

Ricki Herbert: Former Phoenix and All Whites coach discusses sudden exit of Phoenixs' coach

There was drama on and off the pitch for Wellington Phoenix this weekend.

Following a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC, coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned from…

2 weeks ago

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs, 'Move-on order' and Auckland Housing

The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated.

The Government's introduc…

2 weeks ago

Steve Watt: President of the Police Association voices doubts over new 'move on' order

The Police Association has concerns around newly announced "move-on" orders - to deal with disorderly behaviour and homelessness.

The Government is m…

2 weeks ago

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of Trump's revised tariffs

Donald Trump's relentless push for tariffs has thrown yet another spanner in the works of global trade - but New Zealand exporters might fare okay. 

2 weeks ago

Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track

Business appears to be booming in most parts of the country.

ABC's quarterly market report shows business sales are up 28 percent on this time last y…

2 weeks ago