Podcast Episodes

Shane Filan: Westlife Lead Singer on the 25th anniversary of Westlife, NZ tour

It’s been 25 years of Westlife. 

The globally renowned Irish boyband formed in 1998, splitting up in 2012 before reuniting once more in 2018. 

They h…

1 month, 1 week ago

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 12th of May, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is creating her own political party, so what does that …

1 month, 1 week ago

Andrea Nelson: NZ Rugby League's new CEO on the state of the game, opportunities

New Zealand Rugby League's chief executive-elect is eager to embrace the sport's pinnacle events when she takes charge in July. 

Andrea Nelson steps …

1 month, 1 week ago

Ed McKnight: Economist at Opes Partners on the number of first-home buyers turning to their parents for financial assistance

Almost half of first-home buyers in New Zealand expect help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, according to a new report. 

OneChoice's Kiwi Housing Trends…

1 month, 1 week ago

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on the potential for China to overtake Japan as our largest source of car imports

China could soon overtake Japan as our largest source of car imports. 

A new report from the Motor Trade Association shows sales of new Chinese model…

1 month, 1 week ago

Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi forming her own political party to contest the election

Te Tai Tokerau is shaping up to be an electorate to watch this election. 

MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is splitting from Te Pāti Māori to form her own par…

1 month, 1 week ago

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the update to the Government's fuel response plan, concerns about supply

Shane Jones says while Kiwis may be concerned about fuel prices, they don't need to worry about fuel supply. 

The Government's updated its fuel respo…

1 month, 1 week ago

Anand Menon: Kings College Professor of European Politics on the growing number of Labour MPs calling for Keir Starmer's resignation

A growing number of British Labour MPs are calling for Sir Keir Starmer to resign, but no one is formally challenging his leadership. 

More than 65 M…

1 month, 1 week ago

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner says quality over quantity for NZ Police

Latest figures show at least 144 kiwi Police left for Australia in the past year, but Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is not concerned. 

He told…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: The superannuation debate has become boring

It's hard to believe that superannuation is still a “thing”.

The OECD report told us we need to bump the age.

Nicola Willis told us Friday we have to…

1 month, 2 weeks ago