Podcast Episodes

Lester Levy: Health NZ Commissioner on the return to a governing board, the organisation's status

Health New Zealand is moving into its next chapter after a year under a commissioner. 

The board's making a return today, with outgoing commissioner Lester Levy taking up the role as chairman for the…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sophie Moloney: Sky New Zealand CEO on the acquisition of TV3, their plan to try acquire rugby streaming rights

Sky TV's purchase of TV3 could lead to a change in sports viewing, but not for a while.  

Sky New Zealand Chief Executive Sophie Moloney says for the next 12 months programming on TV3 will stay large…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the trade barriers costing the red meat industry

The red meat sector remains positive despite significant trade barriers.  

The Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have revealed non-tariff trade barriers are costing the industry a…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: Why are we looking to discuss employee pay?

It’s the sort of theoretical nonsense you would expect from a bunch of wonks like the Labour Party, but blow me down if National hasn't clambered on board as well. 

Camilla Belich has a Member’s bill…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Eric Topol: Cardiologist and expert on longevity on the increasing interest in living longer, healthier lives

People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. 

Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming i…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new Waikato University medical school

Construction will begin this year on a new medical school at Waikato University.  

The Government's chipping in $83 million, alongside $150 million from the University and philanthropic investors. 

I…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 22nd of July, a new medical school in Waikato has finally been greenlit – the Waikato University Vice Chancellor and Health Minister discus…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Matt Whineray: Netball NZ Board Chair on the changes to the overseas eligibility criteria

Netball New Zealand's updated the eligibility criteria for the Silver Ferns. 

Overseas-based players can now be considered for national selection through a formal exemption process. 

The updated crit…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on inflation tracking lower than expected, possible OCR cuts

Another cut to the Official Cash Rate next month is looking a lot more likely. 

Latest Stats NZ figures show annual inflation has reached 2.7% in the year to June – up from 2.5% in the year to March.…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ on the latest updates in the greyhound racing ban

An update in the Government's plans to ban Greyhound racing, with the industry's lead organisation fronting in court next month.  

Racing Minister Winston Peters says they're considering laws to get …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago