Podcast Episodes

Mike's Minute: The govt shouldn't have touched the carbon market

If you follow the carbon market, and you should, it is yet another lesson in the abject failure that almost certainly results in gerrymandering markets. 

Four times a year you bid for credits (offset…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mark the Week: The maths trial results were an example of a simple truth

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. 

Education: 8/10 

The maths trial results this week were a tangible example o…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of November, Judith Collins speaks on the public inquiry to be held into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children. 

Could we …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: Why aren't more people excellent?

It’s the simple question with seemingly no simple answer: why aren't more people excellent? 

Naylor Love reported this week they are cracking the $1 billion revenue mark. They are an old company that…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mike's new TV, the price of salmon, Simon Dallow

The week has come to an end, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to wrap it all up.  

Mike ordered a new 85-inch TV and its installation has thrown the house into a bi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Peter Sheppard: Coffee Producers Association Chair on the plans to expand coffee production in New Zealand

A shift in climate has opened the door to grow more coffee in the Far North. 

Industry specialists have gathered near Kaikohe for the annual Coffee Producers Association conference. 

New Zealand curr…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Bruce Patten: Loan Market Mortgage Advisor on the call for banks to slash home loan rates in the wake of the OCR cut

A mortgage advisor is joining the Finance Minister in urging banks to slash home loan rates.  

Nicola Willis is asking them to pass on “as much as possible” in the wake of the Reserve Bank cutting th…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Jacksen Love: Flamingo Scooters Co-Creater on the move to shift e-scooter riders to bike lanes

The Government's move to shift e-scooter users from the sidewalk to bike lanes is being hailed as a win for common-sense. 

ACC statistics for e-scooter injuries this year are close to surpassing $14 …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail activity increasing by 1.9% in the September quarter

Good news for the retail sector as sales increase across the country. 

Stats NZ data shows the total volume of sales increased 1.9% in the September quarter, equalling more than $470 million. 

The gr…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Judith Collins: Attorney-General on the inquiry into the Government's actions during the Tom Phillips saga

There's assurance an inquiry into the Tom Phillips saga is important for the public, but also his children. 

Phillips was on the run with his kids for nearly four years, ending only when he died in S…

Published on 3 weeks ago