Podcast Episodes

John Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on the economy emerging from stagnation, the debt levels

A view the Government has to get a handle on debt, with forecasts showing the economy's now finally recovering. 

BusinessNZ's Planning Forecast projects the GDP will grow at just under 3% per year to…

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Nick Hill: Auckland Unlimited CEO on the first round of funding in the $70 million major events package

There's a view that Government funding for major events is a smart investment. 

The first round of events in its $70 million package has been unveiled, including the first ever concert at Christchurc…

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Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on Andrew Coster's resignation as Social Investment Agency Head

The Public Service Commissioner says he believes former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is genuinely sorry, following his resignation as Social Investment Agency Head.

Coster's accepted responsibil…

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Mike's Minute: Still more questions to answer for the Reserve Bank

The mail I'm getting got a bit more official yesterday with Fitch suggesting they think the Reserve Bank isn't done. 

A lot of people thought the Reserve Bank was done cutting because fill-in Governo…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Pete Hegseth facing scrutiny over potential war crime

The US Secretary of Defence is facing scrutiny for potentially having committed a war crime. 

Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny over a strike he ordered on a boat in the Caribbean Sea suspected of smug…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Scrutiny Week, Labour chasing the Māori seats, cabinet meetings

With the year nearing its end, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking for the final Politics Wednesday of 2025.  

They discussed Scrutiny Week, Labour’s decision to chase the Māori seat…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of December, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers outlined the Police's new targets in the wake of the McSkimming debacle. 

Liam Laws…

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Fiona Cooper: NZUS Council Executive Director on today's US Business Summit

New Zealand’s relationship with the "Land of Opportunity" is taking the spotlight in Auckland today. 

Business, trade, and political leaders are attending the annual US Business Summit. 

Christopher …

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Lisa King: AF Drinks Founder on the success of the brand, a nationwide distribution deal in the UK

The success story keeps rolling for Kiwi company AF Drinks. 

The alcohol-free brand has just secured nationwide distribution in the UK with supermarket giant Morrisons. 

It follows on from their US e…

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Peter Windsor: Former Williams and Ferrari executive on Liam Lawson retaining his spot at Racing Bulls for 2026

A mentoring role for Liam Lawson in the 2026 Formula 1 season. 

The New Zealand driver has retained his spot in Racing Bulls alongside 18-year-old debutant Arvid Lindblad. 

Lawson had been vying for …

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