Podcast Episodes

Mike's Minute: Cycleways – hype over reality

If a council gives a media outlet some numbers and the media outlet simply re-posts those numbers, is that reportage? Or propaganda? 

The headline was "more cyclists get on their bikes", which is tru…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Trump trade wars, looming tariff deadlines

Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline is rapidly approaching. 

The US President has reached 11 deals, and agreed to pause tariff increases for Mexico, ahead of his deadline of 4pm today. 

He's indica…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Awkward interviews, axing card surcharges

Plenty has happened this week, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. 

They discuss Mike's interview with Jeremy Piven yesterday – was it awkward or just reali…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst on the establishment of an FBI base in Wellington

The opening of a standalone FBI office may be putting New Zealand in a bit of an awkward position.  

The bureau's establishing a permanent presence in Wellington, focusing on trans-national crime lik…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 01 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of August, New Zealand has yet to receive an updated tariff rate from the US as the deadline looms. Trade Minister Todd McClay joined to…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dr Sandra Grey: Tertiary Education Union National Secretary on the NCEA shake up, need for vocational and trade pathway support

An announcement on the future of NCEA is imminent and the whole system could be in for a shakeup.  

A Government briefing from June shows an over-reliance on internal assessments and suggests student…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Hoggard: Minister for Food Safety on the rule changes for genetically modified food

The Food Minister's backing the move to remove the labelling of genetically modified food, despite concerns. 

Andrew Hoggard's given the green light to rules meaning food produced using new breeding …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Layton Lillas: Promoters Association President on Live Nation acquiring Electric Avenue

The country's largest music festival, Electric Avenue, has been bought by Live Nation. 

The multinational entertainment company announced the acquisition of festival producer Team Event, which owns t…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the number of arrears falling slightly in June

The number of people behind on payments in June fell slightly from May, but is largely unchanged compared to the same time last year. 

Latest Centrix data shows there were 478 thousand people in arre…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the uncertainty surrounding Trump's new tariff rate

New Zealand has yet to hear from the US ahead of Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline – 4pm today, New Zealand time. 

The White House says all countries will have heard from the US by that time. 

Th…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago