Podcast Episodes

Will Jordan: All Blacks fullback previews the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

The All Blacks have named a predictable side for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba. 

Captain Scott Barrett is returning to the side, with Beauden Barrett returning to No. 1…

Published on 4 months ago

Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 15th of August, all eyes will be on Trump and Putin in Alaska tomorrow – what will likely come of it? 

The Rugby Championship is upon us, so…

Published on 4 months ago

Michael Quirke: Evolution Healthcare's Hospitals CEO on the increased use of robotic surgeries

Robotic surgeries are taking off, bringing positive outcomes for the health sector. 

Evolution Healthcare says it's more than doubled the number of robotic surgeries in the past two years at Wellingt…

Published on 4 months ago

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on the declining sheep numbers, impact of carbon forestry

There’s little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers as they continue to drop. 

Beef + Lamb NZ shows breeding ewe numbers are down nearly 2% on last year, with this season's lamb crop…

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Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University International Affairs Expert on the meeting between Trump and Putin

Donald Trump estimates his high-stakes diplomatic talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin have a 25% chance of failure. 

The two presidents will meet in Alaska tomorrow to discuss an end to the war in Ukr…

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Steve Symon: Organised Crime Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on the lack of information sharing in tackling transnational crime

There are fears limited information sharing is hindering authorities efforts to tackle transnational crime. 

A report from a Ministerial Advisory Group focused on organised crime says there's sparse …

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Mike's Minute: Ardern, Hipkins, Robertson - They should be ashamed of themselves

I'm assuming the instigators of the second Covid Inquiry are deeply disappointed in what is unfolding, in terms of accountability. 

Inquiry Part 1 was a Labour Government stitch up. It was an exercis…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the US State Department's claims the UK is not a free country

The US has accused the UK of backsliding on human rights over the past year, claiming it’s not a free country. 

The US State Department says the UK’s Labour government ‘repeatedly intervened to chill…

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Gilbert Enoka: Former All Blacks mental skills coach on his philosophy, new book 'Become Unstoppable'

For years, the All Blacks were praised for their mental fortitude. 

When it came down to the wire, fans could expect the team to handle the pressure, trained and prepared for all scenarios. 

Much of …

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Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson on the Government's approach to carbon forestry

There's a belief many farmers will be feeling disappointed and betrayed after a report to Parliament on the ban of carbon forestry. 

The Environment Select Committee’s recommendations show carbon far…

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