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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.

  1. 10 HR AGO

    Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think

    Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think.  Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot. They're up 21% in fact.  Why would you buy a business at a time like this?  You know why. Because life goes on and people have dreams and those dreams don’t get buffeted about by fiscal uncertainty.  There were 27,000 confidentiality agreements signed in the past year. That's a lot of agreements.  For an average of $800,000 you can buy your dream. Values are up, listings are up, demand is up (it's up more than listings), so prices are holding and the returns, multiple, is up.  So a lot of people are doing fine, thank you very much.  This is a nation of small businesses and all these numbers show is nothing changes that. Not a war, not petrol, not an election, and not the weather.  If you ran a poll and asked, "is it a good time to buy a business", like they ask, "is it a good time to buy a major household item", you know what the answer would be.  And yet life goes on.  Now, for all the New Zealand First supporters about to text me and say it's all Indians, save your 20 cents.  It isn't.  It's another myth busted. 9.7% are Indians, 15% are Asian (so that will be Chinese and Koreans, maybe Filipinos), which leaves 67% identifying as European.  So the idea this is all about migrants buying jobs is not the tsunami you thought it might be.  I think these stats are a microcosm, or a small example of the disconnect between studies, surveys, polls, politics, news headlines, and what is really going on.  The rhythm of New Zealand life gets buffeted about by issues of the day; the petrol price, the war, the spend. And why wouldn’t it?  But if you believed the polls and the stats and the national conversation, as driven by the headlines, you'd think we were at home huddled in a corner waiting for the end.  Yet we are not. We are buying businesses, planning the future, taking the risks and, God forbid, having a good time.  What a shock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  2. 10 HR AGO

    Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Super Round, Fury v Joshua, NFL

    Returning after a long and packed weekend, Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend’s sporting news.  On today’s agenda:  The success of the first Super Round at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium and the Super Rugby Pacific results.   The looming fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.  Plus, Sebastian Sawe has become the first man to run a marathon in under two hours and they touched on the NFL draft.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  3. Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

    11 HR AGO

    Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

    On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of April, Trade Minister Todd McClay called in from India to discuss the signing of the FTA, and King Charles has touched down in the US in the wake of an attempted assassination over the weekend.   The PM was in after a short week to talk the India trade deal, our fuel supplies, ACT’s displeasure with the major events fund, and the stoush with TVNZ.   And Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discussed a successful sporting weekend at One NZ Stadium, the Warriors, and the Government’s decision not to fund the SailGP next year.  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.

    1hr 30min

  4. 11 HR AGO

    Paul Spoonley: Emeritus Professor and Koi Tū Centre Senior Fellow on the report predicting a shift in New Zealand's population demographics

    New Zealand’s look seems set to change. A new report from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures predicts New Zealand's population could look very different in the coming years.   It expects there to be fewer births, emptying of rural centres, and more Asian people than New Zealand Europeans in Auckland.  Co-author and Emeritus Professor Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking they don’t want to catastrophise, but these changes will come so we need to discuss it and make appropriate policy decisions.   He says an adult conversation needs to be had about immigration, as it’s increasingly becoming the major factor in population growth and labour supply in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  5. 11 HR AGO

    Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the signing of the free trade agreement with India

    The Trade Minister says there won't be any unpleasant surprises in the final text of our free trade agreement with India.  The deal is due to be tabled in Parliament today after Todd McClay signed it in New Delhi overnight.  New Zealand First has concerns over what it means for immigration, while Labour's concerned about potential requirements for investing in India.  McClay told Mike Hosking there's no reason for any concerns.  He says this is a high-quality deal, they've been open with the public, and he feels like Labour have been through the deal more than his lawyers have.  McClay says it’s more than just an economic and trade agreement – it's also about our strategic relationship and our cultural and sporting connection.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  6. 11 HR AGO

    Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director urges the Government to cut heavy vehicle regulations sooner as part of the fuel response

    The freight industry wants any transport changes to save fuel introduced now, not later.  The Government is looking at allowing some heavy vehicles to carry more weight per trip as well as potentially allowing them to travel during off-peak times.  Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid told Mike Hosking they shouldn't delay.  He says supply is the biggest worry, so these sorts of initiatives need to be implemented so we don't get to phase two or three.  Braid says it could have been done the moment it was suggested by industry, and bridges in some areas are capable of taking on extra weight if need be.  We currently have 41.3 days of diesel on hand – a decrease of one day since the last update.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  7. 12 HR AGO

    Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the signing of the India Free Trade Agreement, cancelling the TVNZ Breakfast interview spot

    The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year.  The deal's been signed in New Delhi overnight.  It's due to be tabled in Parliament today, have its first reading in May, and then go through select committee and public consultation before its final reading, possibly in late September.  Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that having the deal already signed is positive.  He says there is a clause in the deal in which India will match clauses in any further deals that are more favourable than ours.  Luxon also defended cancelling his weekly appearance on TVNZ’s Breakfast, saying he’s “pretty accessible” when compared to other leaders around the world.  The Prime Minister’s team ditched the regular interview with Tova O’Brien last week, saying Kiwis now consume media on many different platforms – however he’ll still appear on a case-by-case basis.  He denied that meant he was “chicken or running for the hills”, in Hosking’s words.  Luxon says that he reset how he wanted to engage with the media, and it was no different than what former Prime Ministers such as Jim Bolger, John Key, and Jacinda Arden had done.  But he also referred to a “second issue” – referring to National Party whip Stuart Smith’s reported run-in with TVNZ reporters last week.  He said they respect the role of the media but highlighted the need for standards and rules in Parliament.   “We've had an issue with TVNZ around that, and we've made that clear to TVNZ management.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  8. 12 HR AGO

    Robert Jobson: Royal Commentator on King Charles' visit to the US after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

    King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in the US for their state visit on the back of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.  The 31-year-old suspect, California teacher Cole Allen, is currently appearing in court over the shooting and been charged with attempted assassination of the president.  The royals are visiting the US for four-days with a bilateral meeting with the President planned.  Royal Commentator Robert Jobson told Mike Hosking it's hoped Donald Trump and the King can try smooth UK-US relations.  He says it helps Trump has respect for the royals, because his own mother was Scottish.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
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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.

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