Podcast Episodes

Brent Falvey: Cargo Owners Council Chair on the inefficiencies in New Zealand's port systems

Port inefficiencies could undermine New Zealand's goals to double export earnings.  

The Cargo Owners Council says there's been a 30% drop in productivity since 2019.  

Chair Brent Falvey says there …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join talk the All Blacks, the NPC free-to-air deal and the Warriors

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.

On the table today: The All Blacks suffered a defeat at the hands of Los Pumas in Argentina, is the criti…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2025

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 25 August.
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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses plan to increase tourism numbers

The Prime Minister could follow Australia's lead in an attempt to boost overseas stays through major events.

A new report shows strong demand for hotels in the likes of Queenstown, but occupancy's do…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: There's no "silver bullet" solution to bringing in more banks

"MP's struggle to identify silver bullet solutions".

That was the headline Friday as Jenee Tibshraeny detailed a years worth of work by the Finance and Expenditure Committee that has come up with zip…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Graham Henry: Former All-Blacks coach on the defeat in Buenos Aires to Los Pumas

Los Pumas completed a historic victory over the All-Blacks on Sunday, defeating them 29-23 to secure their first victory over the All-Blacks on home soil since 1976.  

It is also the fifth defeat und…

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John Munro: Criminal defence lawyer discusses sentencing of 20-year-old that killed a friend in a car crash

Sentences could only get tougher for drivers who kill under the influence, as a 20-year-old's been sent to prison. 

Alexander Lucas Kerr has been sentenced to 27 months in prison, after a crash kille…

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Tusha Penny: Assistant Police Commissioner discusses negative feedback on newly recruited officers

Police are acknowledging they're not perfect, as it's revealed junior officers are 'barely equipped' with the basics. 

A survey of training officers has found two thirds are concerned about probation…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

James Doolan: Hotel Council Strategic Director on new hotel investments in Auckland and Wellington

Australian-owned Drifter Hotel-Hostels is planning to open new branches in Auckland and Wellington, expanding on their current foothold in Christchurch. 

$22million has been invested into the project…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: The teacher strike achieved nothing

As the teachers head back to school, like all the other strikes, nothing got achieved. 

It never does. 

For a strike to work you need to scare people, you need to bring a place to a standstill. 

Cook…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago