Podcast Episodes

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister seeking explanation from Oranga Tamariki over 'paid cultural leave'

The Government is seeking an explanation from Oranga Tamariki. 

This follows confirmation of the existence of a clause which allows for 'discretionar…

1 month ago

Graham Leaming: Skellerup Chief Executive celebrates record first half net profit amid tariff worries

Manufacturing company Skellerup has posted a record first half net profit, up 20% to $28.9 million - and they've upgraded their full year earnings gu…

1 month ago

Mike's Minute: Here's why we need the LNG facility

I don’t blame Chris Hipkins and Co. for a moment, calling it a gas tax. 

That’s politics when you are in Opposition, especially when you have no poli…

1 month ago

Maren Morris: Country pop artist talks her career growth, Dreamsicle tour

Grammy winning country pop star Maren Morris has made her way to New Zealand as a headlining act.  

After starting at just 15 years old, her 20 year …

1 month ago

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the MYOB report revealing the increasing work for SMEs

Signs of growing positivity from New Zealand's small and medium sized businesses.  

A new report from MYOB reveals that 33% of SMEs polled have more …

1 month ago

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of February, the Government has announced an independent review into the monetary p…

1 month ago

Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO on the All Whites locking in a pre-World Cup clash against England

The All Whites have locked in a fixture with fourth-ranked England in Florida as part of their World Cup football preparations. 

The match will be he…

1 month ago

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the inquiry into the Reserve Bank's decisions during Covid, banking

The Finance Minister's rejecting an accusation it's using Covid as an election tactic.  

Nicola Willis announced an independent review this year of t…

1 month ago

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the call to halt increases on the draught beer excise tax

An argument for dropping beer excise tax here so businesses stay afloat.  

Australia's Government is stopping further tax increases landing on beer p…

1 month ago

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the focus of the 2026 Economics Forum

New Zealand's ability to cope in the current geopolitical landscape is set to be the hot topic at the Economics Forum this week.  

Leading economists…

1 month ago