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The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Hosted by Newstalk ZB · EN
Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.
Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.
The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.
The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
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Mark the Week: Ryan Fox's win is my sport highlight of the year
2d ago00:02:27Tap to summarizeAt the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Two Paddocks: 8/10 Sales through the roof, a nice tribute, and good business. Here's to Sam. NZ First: 3/10 Not their best week. $1 billion we don’t have to map an area that may or may not have anything in it? That's got "go nowhere” written all over it. Golden Bay Cement: 6/10 Story of the week in terms of intrigue. There's no right or wrong answer, just a fascinating insight into the approach we now take to self-reliance. The war: 1/10 He plays a good poker face when talking about it, but the Trump rhetoric is hollow, the results are non-existent, the cost is up, and the credibility is shot. This is a mess. Ryan Fox: 10/10 Sports highlight of the year. The Open, a Kiwi, and the way he did it is dream come true stuff. A true fairy tale, pinch yourself, patriotic amazing-ness and could not have happened to a better bloke. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mike's Minute: If you're an MP, avoid the dumb brigade
2d ago00:02:33Tap to summarizeUnder normal circumstances, if I was a Prime Minister, I'd avoid the dumb brigade. In general terms they preside in music radio and/or on podcast platforms. It is the arena of numbnut behaviour, it's always a trap. Anthony Albanese found this out a few weeks ago when he was offered an option of who to shag or marry and ended up bumbling through an answer that suggested he would shag Kylie Minogue and that the Rabbitohs were an aphrodisiac. He almost immediately apologised, as he should have. Paul Henry suggesting he would shoot Chris Hipkins is our new version as of yesterday. This came off the back of the Stuart Nash mess (for the record, a completely different set of circumstances) and what appears to be a newfound desire to be “outraged”. Labour is “outraged”. My fear this election campaign is there is more where this came from. Nash is an idiot with form and his comments weren't funny, or even in the entertainment realm. Henry, who also has form but in the “this could be funny, or could be a bridge too far” category, gets away with it this time because of the setting i.e. a music radio station looking for giggles, and also because Labour need to be careful with their “outrage” habit. Henry also gets away with it because he currently is merely a citizen. It will be different, potentially, if he is an MP and even more different if he is a Cabinet minister. Albanese didn’t get away with it because he isn't funny at the best of times, just looked like a dirty old man and, more importantly, because he is a Prime Minister and Prime Ministers need to be beyond reproach. Citizens can do what they like but MPs need to be one rung up from that. Cabinet ministers need to be pretty squeaky clean and Prime Ministers need to be saint-like, artificially so, hence we don’t attract normal people to represent us anymore. Labour need a sense of humour and the ability to manufacture their outrage at opportune times, not anytime. It is still only July and I'm over this election and it hasn’t even started. Henry will be back for more of this, I wouldn't rule Michael Laws out of saying something random, Shane Jones is building a head of steam, and my bet is that before November 7th someone we haven't even thought of will end up doing something weird, creepy, or mental. All I can say is, be patient. It's only just begun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on oil prices surpassing US$100 a barrel as conflict in the Middle East escalates
2d ago00:05:09Tap to summarizeThe price of oil has surpassed US$100 a barrel for the first time since May. It comes after Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Saudi Arabian ships in the Red Sea – threatening to cut off a crucial route for the kingdom's oil exports. Meanwhile, the US has carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking financial group Goldman Sachs is predicting the crude price might exceed $120 a barrel in the fourth quarter, and average at least $100 next year. He says they’re already seeing price spikes and the pump, and it’s putting pressure on stocks – the Dow dropping by 0.97%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Commonwealth Games, Stuart Nash, Paul Henry
2d ago00:11:03Tap to summarizeFriday has arrived, which means it’s time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that Was with Mike Hosking. They discussed the Commonwealth Games, which have officially gotten underway, Stuart Nash and the comments that lead to him resigning from NZ First, and Labour’s response to Paul Henry’s answer in a game of ‘shoot, shad, marry’ on Radio Hauraki. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Nigel Avery: New Zealand's Chef de Mission on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games officially getting underway
2d ago00:02:19Tap to summarizeThe Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are officially underway. New Zealand's scaled back team of 114 athletes have been welcomed at an opening ceremony, led by flag bearing weightlifter David Liti and baton bearing judoka Moira de Villiers. The country returned 50 medals at Birmingham four years ago, 20 of them gold. Chef de Mission Nigel Avery told Mike Hosking he doesn’t have a medal goal – instead their goal is to make sure every athlete succeeds to their level. He says they know some will get on the podium, and they hope there’s a lot of them, but they don’t think about specific numbers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026
2d ago01:30:38Tap to summarizeOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 24th of July, NZ’s Chef de Mission Nigel Avery speaks on the Commonwealth Games from Glasgow. Netball NZ Chair Alastair Carruthers discusses the sad state of the organisation’s finances and poor viewing numbers – so what is the future of the sport? Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk the Commonwealth Games, emojis telling you to slow down, Stuart Nash, and Paul Henry as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Alastair Carruthers: Netball NZ Board Chair on the ANZ Premiership recording a loss of $3.7m in 2026
2d ago00:07:17Tap to summarizeDespite attracting its biggest television audience in years, the ANZ Premiership is set to record a significant loss of around $3.7 million in 2026, casting further doubt over the future of New Zealand’s domestic netball competition. Netball New Zealand board chair Alastair Carruthers said the shortfall would be covered by the organisation’s cash reserves, but warned that approach could not continue. Speaking on Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast, Carruthers admitted the loss would be hard to cover, adding that the overall deficit for Netball New Zealand would be far greater. “It’s going to be hard to cover,” Carruthers said. “We do have reserves sufficient to deal with it this year. “The board last year, when committing to the third year of this this premiership, knew that it had reserves that that would cover the loss, but [the loss] is bigger than we expected. “I think it’s important to note that also this year Netball New Zealand in total is likely to run up a loss greater than $3.7m. It’s going to be close to $6m. Reserves will cover this year. “I don’t think next year is going to be easy to cover at that level from our reserves position, so we need to start redesigning our business and redesigning the way that this competition is played.” The loss is part of the fallout after it was revealed Netball New Zealand emailed coaches and staff at the Northern Stars, Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic telling them their contracts cannot be extended at this stage. The three franchises are all run by Netball New Zealand, while the Northern Mystics, Central Pulse and Southern Steel are run by their respective netball zones. Carruthers is adamant the governing body remained committed to maintaining a strong domestic competition while ensuring the long-term health of the sport. With that in mind, Netball New Zealand has agreed to change the eligibility requirements for Silver Ferns selection, following discussions with the Players Association with an eye on the 2027 Netball World Cup. Players who choose to sign with overseas clubs will now remain eligible for Silver Ferns selection. The change takes effect immediately for the current selection cycle and will continue for the duration of any multi-year overseas contract. Netball NZ Board Chair Alastair Carruthers. Photo / Photosport “Any player is welcome to play anywhere in the world if they wish to and will still be eligible for selection for the for the Silver Ferns,” Carruthers said. “We did that because while there is uncertainty about what form of domestic competition we can offer at home, people need freedom of choice and the opportunity to keep working and the opportunity to keep playing at an elite level.” He said any future model would continue to prioritise a high-quality domestic competition, alongside supporting community netball. The big financial loss comes despite the ANZ Premiership attracting 1.05 million unique television viewers on TVNZ this season, excluding audiences who watched live or on demand via TVNZ. Figures obtained by the Herald show that represents a 16% increase on 2025 and a 64% increase since 2024. The average live television audience for an ANZ Premiership fixture was 51,800, a 32% increase on 2025 for the average number of people watching a game live on TV2. The grand final between the Northern Mystics and Southern Steel saw a 60% increase in viewership, with more than 120,000 New Zealanders watching live – the most ever. Before that, 82,159 viewers had tuned in for the elimination final, 25,742 more than last year. The overall average attendance for the ANZ Premiership is up 3.2%, following a 15% jump in 2024. In total, 70,236 fans attended games, including the finals. Social media presence has also increased with the official ANZ Premiership pages (not including teams) having seen a 33% increase in followers, totalling 166,500. Carruthers expects discussions to continue with broadcasters for at least a few more months. Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the upcoming exhibition clash between Auckland FC and Tottenham Hotspur
2d ago00:03:02Tap to summarizeOne of England's biggest football clubs is set to create one of New Zealand's biggest football spectacles. More than 40 thousand tickets have been sold to Sunday's exhibition match between Tottenham Hotspur and Auckland FC at Eden Park. International stars like James Maddison, Richarlison, and Andy Robertson are all set to take the field. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking they expect the Spurs will come in hot off the pre-season they've already had. He says it's a strong squad, and their players will want to impress the new coach. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on Fiat pulling its electric vehicles out of the Australian and New Zealand markets
2d ago00:04:28Tap to summarizeIt's thought that new entrant cars are putting pressure on incumbent vehicles already on the market. Italian car manufacture Fiat has pulled its electric stock out of the New Zealand and Australian market. It's not restocking the fully electric 500e and Abarth 500e while it evaluates future product opportunities. Motor Trade Association CEO Lee Marshall told Mike Hosking effort and energy may be put into brands with a more promising future. He says the market is changing – it's amazing how many vehicles have now sold thousands this year, that weren't on the market last year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on the new Western Sydney Airport's impact on the Trans-Tasman aviation market
2d ago00:04:21Tap to summarizeThere’s a view the Trans-Tasman aviation market won't be completely shaken up by the new Western Sydney Airport. It opens on October 25th, and Air New Zealand is one of the airlines that’ll be using it – flying three times a week out of Auckland. Forsyth Barr Head of Research, Andy Bowley told Mike Hosking it will attract some operators, but thinks the majority will still go through the main Sydney Airport. He says if you think about the capacity Air New Zealand, only around 2% of it will go into Western Sydney. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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