Podcast Episodes

Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the new migrant tax rules

A view that new migrant tax rules will put us on par with other countries. 

The Government's proposing a bill to stop migrants being taxed on estimated overseas income and instead, only what they act…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the UK's finances, debt

Britain is facing a financial crisis, with the country potentially heading towards a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

Economists are warning that they’re headed towards a 1970s-st…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: Luxon finally told it as it is

Has the penny dropped? 

There was no shortage of headlines and news coverage yesterday out of our interview with the Prime Minister on the Reserve Bank. 

In a nutshell, Luxon suggested Christian Hawk…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cosmo Hawke: Co-founder of Fruit Cru on their business turning ugly fruit into wine

A new use for “ugly” fruit, with two Kiwi dads turning a hobby into a business. 

Fruit Cru makes use of seconds, the ugly fruit from local orchards that doesn’t make it to export, turning it into org…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Winterbottom: Former full-time Supercars driver on his career, new memoir 'Frosty'

Motorsport fans are getting a look inside the career of one of the more recognisable names in Supercars. 

After 21 years, last year saw Mark Winterbottom retire from full time driving.  

His career i…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of August, the Reserve Bank is opening consultation on banks’ capital requirements – Chair Neil Quigley discusses the situation.  

TVN…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jodi O'Donnell: TVNZ CEO on securing the FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights, creating a paid event pass for it

TVNZ will be charging its viewers for content for the first time after securing the rights to broadcast next year's Fifa World Cup. 

Viewers will be able to stream 104 football games over the tournam…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Neil Quigley: Reserve Bank Board Chair on the review of capital requirements

The Reserve Bank says it wasn't dragged kicking and screaming to a review of capital rules. 

It's put out two proposals aimed at loosening capital requirements.  

Board Chair Neil Quigley says they w…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the rising proportion of A-grades given at universities

The tertiary sector's not losing sleep over grade inflation at universities. 

A New Zealand Initiative report's found the proportion of A-grades has increased from 22% to 35% since 2006, but academic…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number of self-employed people contributing to their KiwiSaver

Self-employed Kiwis are prioritising their businesses rather than thinking about retirement. 

A report by the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry shows just 44% of self-employed people act…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago