Podcast Episodes

Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B. frontman on their summer touring schedule, breaking into the US market

Looks like the decision to go full steam ahead and focus on music has been the right one for Joel Shadbolt and L.A.B. 

In the time since he stepped back from teaching, the band’s won awards, released…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jonathan Rogers: Grinding Gear Games Managing Director on the company's success

The video game sector continues to impress. 

One of the biggest players in our sector has recorded another stellar year, reporting $105 million in revenue for the year to September 2024, up from $83.…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29th of July, the Government is getting rid of surcharges when you pay by card. Consumers love it, businesses aren't a fan.   

Board member…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Putt: Former Springbok and Kings College Rugby 7s coach on poor behaviour and brawls at sports matches

Another instance of violence on our sports fields. 

A brawl broke out between parents and students during the rugby match between Auckland Grammar and De La Salle College. 

The match was called off, …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges

The Commerce Minister says he's disappointed in businesses who say they will pass on the cost of surcharge scrapping.  

Most in-store surcharges on card payments will be banned, with the changes set …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the Government banning added fees on in-store card payments

There are fears that retailers will wear the cost of scrapping payment surcharges.  

The Government will ban the added fees for most in-store card payments, including paywave.  

Hospitality NZ Head o…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on Crown board members' pay being increased by up to 80%

More money's discreetly finding its way into the pockets of public sector board members.  

A quietly released Cabinet document reveals governance board chairs could now be paid more than $160 thousan…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank

Can I suggest Jarrod Kerr for Governor of the Reserve Bank?

Jarrod is Kiwibank's Chief Economist.

He has been completely consistent in his ongoing commentary around interest rate cuts and the Reserve…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of July, the Government are going to finally allow different and various overseas building products in so our house builds become c…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in-studio to discuss potential changes to US trade tariffs

More uncertainty this week for Kiwi businesses exporting into the US.

Donald Trump has agreed to a new trade deal with the EU this morning, which includes a 15% tariff on EU imports to the US.

Trump'…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago