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17427 - Mike's Minute: The reality of NZ vs Australia's fuel response

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.

17427 - Mike's Minute: The reality of NZ vs Australia's fuel response

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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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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Mike's Minute: The reality of NZ vs Australia's fuel response

Ryan Wood: Kiwi Supercars driver on his success in Taupō, this weekend's event in Christchurch

Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on King Charles' visit to the US to meet with Donald Trump

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026

Debbie Sorensen: Moana Pasifika CEO on the league exiting Super Rugby at the end of the season

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the dispute between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, growing rift between Trump and Giorgia Meloni

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the fuel crisis, businesses seeking long-term certainty

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on ANZ raising its interest rates after forecasting earlier than expected OCR hikes

Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025

David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on the proposal to let pharmacists prescribe some funded medications

Mike's Minute: Do we complain about public service pay too much?

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Qantas cutting back domestic flights, Angus Taylor's new immigration policy, Meghan and Harry's visit

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the negotiations between Iran and the US, resignations

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Cyclone Vaianu, Labour's policies, police

Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026

Merja Myllylahti: AUT Research Centre for Journalism, Media, and Democracy Co-Director on the results of the Trust in News report

René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increase in international visitors from China

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist warns that early OCR increases could be counterproductive

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growth in retail spending, increased costs

Mike's Minute: We need to take a good, hard look at ourselves

Alan Morrison and Adam King: Viva la Dirt League founders and owners on the success of their online media business

Rohan Pike: Former Senior Australian Federal Police Detective on the impact of the illicit tobacco trade and what it could mean for New Zealand

Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the expansion of cancer treatment infusion centres across New Zealand

Matt Randolph: Forbes Global Energy Expert on the US Naval blockade on Iranian ports and the impact on global markets

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the increase in international visitors to the South Island, optimism for future summers

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on OCR hikes looking more likely as inflation spikes become inevitable

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on $20 million fuel ad, Harry and Meghan visit

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump saying they'll blockade the strait, Eric Swalwell allegations

Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026

Mike's Minute: The Judge Aitken case is finally over

Slade Griffin: Warriors Assistant Coach on win over Melbourne Storm

Jeffery Pryce: Senior Fellow at Foreign Policy Institute on no agreement after US-Iran peace talks

Christopher Luxon talks NZ fuel stocks, state of economy and Auckland deal

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair on food price rises staying stable for now

Nathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on call for political parties to get behind India Free Trade Deal

Mark the Week: The war ended the way some thought it would

Mike's Minute: Is National a victim of success?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Middle East conflict, return of the Artemis II mission

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Middle East conflict, jury duty, Artemis II

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the worsening state of water revealed in a new report

Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026

Gregg Carlstrom: The Economist's Middle East Correspondent on Israel's strikes on Lebanon, impact on the ceasefire

Tony Quinn: Taupō Motorsport Park Owner on the impact of this weekend's Supercars round on the city

John Bolton: Former Trump National Security Advisor on the handling of the situation in the Middle East, the ceasefire negotiations

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the growth in rolls of the first seven charter schools

Kelly Seaburg: Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair on the review finding only 53% of ECE centres meet the quality threshold

Mike's Minute: There are lessons for us to learn from this war

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer travelling to the Persian Gulf to shore up US-Iran ceasefire efforts

Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026

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