Podcast Episodes

Mike's Minute: We were more right than the Reserve Bank

There are two key things for me that came out of the Reserve Bank commentary. 

The press conference post the announcement should be a must watch for us all – the insight is invaluable.  

On one hand,…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on the impact of the latest OCR cut

Will the latest cut to the Official Cash Rate provide some much-needed stimulus to the business sector? 

The central bank's cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3% and is signalling more are possible. 

It'…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Nick Bryant: Former US Correspondent on the latest developments between Trump, Putin, Zelenskyy

The White House is claiming plans are well underway for a meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin's and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. 

US President Donald Trump met with Zelenskyy…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of August, New Zealand’s intelligence service warns that terrorist attacks are a realistic possibility in their latest threat assessm…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Jason Te Brake: Zespri CEO on the strong returns expected this kiwifruit season

Positive news for kiwifruit growers with expectations of strong returns this season.  

Zespri's forecasting record returns on a per-hectare basis —and improvements per-tray— for all but two categorie…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Robin Whyman: Dental Policy Director on the Dental Roadmap to address poor oral health

A plan's been laid out for potential dental reforms to address New Zealanders’ poor oral health. 

New Zealand Dental Association data shows one in three Kiwis have untreated tooth decay. 

Its policy …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR cut, inflation

The Reserve Bank Governor is defending not going harder with cuts to the Official Cash Rate. 

The cash rate has been cut 25 basis points to 3%. 

But it's signalling more cuts than it was before, and …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Andrew Hampton: SIS Director-General on threats to New Zealand, the public's role in identifying

New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service is reiterating the public's role in the fight against threats. 

The organisation is keeping our threat level at low, meaning attacks are realistically poss…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: Why don't parents cop flak for our kid's education?

Can I ask a question about parents? 

I watched Erica Stanford do a press conference yesterday at a school in Wellington while launching the writing action plan. 

While I was watching that I was readi…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Matt Redwood: Coffee on Queen co-owner on the Tasman District Council threatening fines for flags on the footpath

There’s trouble brewing in Nelson over a council bylaw banning advertising flags outside shops.  

The bylaw was adopted in November of 2024, limiting retailers to a single sandwich board display, whi…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago