Podcast Episodes

Karin Kos: Apiculture NZ CEO on the challenging times for the global honey sector

Times are challenging for the global honey sector.  

Oversupply, inflated prices, and global volatility continue to drive sector woes.  

Apiculture NZ CEO Karin Kos told Mike Hosking both domestic an…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 19th of August, eyes are on the White House as Zelenskyy and EU leaders meet for peace talks. Our White House Correspondent is on the scene…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's full-year net profit

One of the country’s major electricity companies is defending their increased profits amid rising energy prices.  

Contact Energy’s full year net profit is up 41%, with revenue up 20%. 

Their underly…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Vaughan Mabee: Amisfield Executive Chef on being crowned Restaurant of the Year

The chef at the country's best restaurant says they're always improving to stay top of the game.  

From more than 300 contestants, Queenstown's fine dining hotspot Amisfield has once again been crown…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lauren Tomasi: Channel 9 US Correspondent on the meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders

Donald Trump's focussing on a peace deal rather than a ceasefire as talks with Ukraine's President get underway. 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for talks with Trump and several Europ…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the shake up of building consents and liability

Taking some of the pressure off councils is expected to make them more willing to consent buildings.  

The Government will shift liability for building defects based on responsibility.  

Building and…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the rise in net profits for the year

Financial results are coming in thick and fast. 

a2 Milk is reporting a 21% rise in profit alongside announcing it has bought the Yashili  plant in Pokeno. 

It's also sold its majority stake in the M…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 18th of August, we've got conflicting reports on the cost of food at the supermarket - but none of it helps the fact our country's debt …

Published on 4 months ago

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking to discuss the weekend's sports

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

On the table today: The Warriors defeated the dolphins 14-10, finishing off an impressive comeback from 0…

Published on 4 months ago

Mike's Minute: How did RNZ not know about this already?

You may have read a report commissioned by Radio NZ to look into why their operation has become such a dumpster fire.

It said a bunch of stuff that was obvious. One thing that surprised and saddened …

Published on 4 months ago