Podcast Episodes

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Department of Defence report finding Hegseth put military personnel at risk in the Signal chat incident

The US Defence Secretary seems to be in hot water. 

A Department of Defence report concluded that Pete Hegseth put military personnel at risk when he shared information of a planned airstrike over Si…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Gift exchange between Mike and Christopher Luxon, price of postage

For the final time this year, Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. 

They discussed the gift exchange that happened earlier on the show and Mike’s reaction to th…

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Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 2003

The Retirement Commissioner's unfazed at the prospect of a potential retirement village price rise. 

The Government's announced changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003, aiming to ease the experie…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the secondary teachers accepting their new collective agreement

The Education Minister's pleased to see secondary school teachers vote yes for their new collective agreement.  

PPTA members have accepted the Government's offer, which includes a 4.6% pay increase …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister wraps the year, exchanges gifts with Mike Hosking

The year is nearly at its end and thus the Prime Minister joined Mike Hosking in studio for the final time in 2025. 

Christopher Luxon admits many Kiwis still haven't felt the economy turn a corner. …

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Mike's Minute: We watch Australia's social media ban with interest

The Australian social media ban has started. 

Well, sort of. It came in on Monday but begins officially on the 10th of December. 

The worrying thing is one of the big proponents of the idea said she …

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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson: Actors on their performances in 'Song Sung Blue'

‘Song Sung Blue’, a story of hope amidst a tragic love story. 

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star as Mike and Claire Sardina, aka Lightning and Thunder, a duo Neil Diamond tribute act that got major a…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 December.
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcast…

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Steve Brown: Headwaters and Lumina CEO on their forecast returns increasing 60% on last year

A welcome boost to New Zealand's premium meat sector, with strong growth expected this season. 

Headwaters Farmers —who produce Lumina Lamb— are forecasting returns of $23.50 per lamb, up 60% on last…

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Paul Anderson: NZSki CEO on the deal with Sunac-BonSki to attract Chinese skiers to New Zealand

A new partnership deal in the ski industry aims to tap into the booming Chinese market. 

NZSki and Sunac-BonSki have signed on, giving New Zealand direct access to 13.5 million active skiers in China…

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