Podcast Episodes

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Govt's long-term fuel strategy, special economic zones

The Associate Energy Minister's suggesting domestic fuel producers could get special treatment, to shore up energy security. 

The Government's asking for feedback on its draft long-term fuel strategy…

Published on 5 months ago

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Blues should leave Eden Park

It's probably sensible, don’t you think, for the Blues to consider leaving Eden Park for Mt Smart? 

It’s not going to fix the attendance issues, though they seem to be hoping it will. 

In the consult…

Published on 5 months ago

Mike Cron: Legendary All Blacks Coach on 'Coach: Lessons from an All Black Legend’

Whenever there’s success at the top level of international rugby in New Zealand, more often than not there is one specific name involved. 

Known as the ‘Scrum Doctor’, Mike Cron was an assistant coac…

Published on 5 months ago

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of July, the Government has revealed their plan to dissolve Te Pukenga and return 10 polytechs to regional governance. 

The Blues are …

Published on 5 months ago

Andrew Hore: Blues CEO on the team possibly moving from Eden Park to Mount Smart Stadium for home games

The Blues are weighing up their future at the hallowed turf of Eden Park, with their contract coming to an end. 

The Super Rugby franchise have asked for public feedback on moving their home games to…

Published on 5 months ago

Olivia Hall: Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Executive Director on the dissolution of Te Pukenga

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is welcoming the dissolution of Te Pukenga. 

From next year, ten of the formally 16 polytechnics across the country will be re-established into standalone i…

Published on 5 months ago

Robert Patman: International Relations Professor on Donald Trump's ultimatum for Russia regarding a ceasefire with Ukraine

There's concern the US President's given Russia too much breathing room in his ultimatum. 

Donald Trump says the Kremlin has 50 days to reach a ceasefire deal for Ukraine or they'll introduce seconda…

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Brad Siebert: NZ Avocado CEO on the predicted strong 2024/25 season

An expected uptick in the country's avocado production as the global market value smashes past $30 billion. 

A Rabobank report reveals our avocado industry saw a strong recovery last year after crop …

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Erica Stanford: Minister of Education on the improvement in NCEA pass rates

The Minster of Education says it's the teachers who have made the difference to improving NCEA literacy and numeracy pass rates.  

Small improvements were seen last year with 57% of NCEA students ach…

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Simeon Brown: Minister for Auckland on the State of the City Report

The Minister for Auckland's keeping positive despite a mixed annual State of the City report. 

The third annual report shows the city rates strongly in sustainability, resilience, and culture, but is…

Published on 5 months ago