The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: Has the Māori Party been a success?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So given the original Māori Party was formed in 2004, would we call it a success?  A party for Māori. What have they achieved?  Have they ...

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the federal budget, the tax break for workers, capital gains tax

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Migration and housing supply are emerging as key issues, following the Australian Government's latest Budget.  The Labor Government is raising ta...

Sir Graham Lowe: Former Kiwis and Queensland Maroons Head Coach on Luke Metcalf's likely departure from the team

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Metcalf is poised to leave the Warriors.  The NRL club have agreed to a request from Metcalf's management to talk with other clubs.  It...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Judith Collins' career, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's new party, and the former Labour staffer linked to a troll account

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week thus far.  They discu...

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair unpacks the report looking at the country's most and least competitive sectors

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Competition in New Zealand's economy isn't as strong as it could be.  New Commerce Commission analysis of 22 years of Stats NZ data shows average...

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 13 May. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on...

Mel Tavendale: Waitaki Mayor on the district's ratepayers facing a 45% increase

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country's smallest districts could face its highest rates rise this year.  Waitaki District Councillors have voted to consult on a rat...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's visit to China

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's on his way to Beijing for the first visit by a US President to China in almost a decade.  It will include a face-to-face meeting w...

Charles Croucher: 9News Chief Political Editor on Australia's tax break for workers and the introduction of a capital gains tax

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's unclear if the Australian Government's latest tax breaks for workers will make much of a difference.   The Labor Government's raising taxes ...

Judith Collins: Retiring National MP reflects on her 24 year political career

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Judith Collins says she has no regrets about spending the last 24 years in Parliament.  The senior National MP has delivered her valedictory spee...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the US investigating the possibility of tariffs on NZ lamb

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister says he'll be making the case against further US tariffs on New Zealand lamb.  Todd McClay says he expects the US Government t...

Mike's Minute: Is Chlöe Swarbrick a bit useless?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I wonder if it's time to ask the question – is Chlöe Swarbrick a bit useless?  In the Herald's vast poll churn that produces the chances of th...

Shane Filan: Westlife Lead Singer on the 25th anniversary of Westlife, NZ tour

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 25 years of Westlife.  The globally renowned Irish boyband formed in 1998, splitting up in 2012 before reuniting once more in 2018.&n...

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 12th of May, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is creating her own political party, so what does that m...

Andrea Nelson: NZ Rugby League's new CEO on the state of the game, opportunities

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby League's chief executive-elect is eager to embrace the sport's pinnacle events when she takes charge in July.  Andrea Nelson st...

Ed McKnight: Economist at Opes Partners on the number of first-home buyers turning to their parents for financial assistance

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Almost half of first-home buyers in New Zealand expect help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, according to a new report.  OneChoice's Kiwi Housing Tr...

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on the potential for China to overtake Japan as our largest source of car imports

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

China could soon overtake Japan as our largest source of car imports.  A new report from the Motor Trade Association shows sales of new Chinese m...

Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi forming her own political party to contest the election

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Te Tai Tokerau is shaping up to be an electorate to watch this election.  MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is splitting from Te Pāti Māori to form her o...

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the update to the Government's fuel response plan, concerns about supply

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Jones says while Kiwis may be concerned about fuel prices, they don't need to worry about fuel supply.  The Government's updated its fuel r...

Anand Menon: Kings College Professor of European Politics on the growing number of Labour MPs calling for Keir Starmer's resignation

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of British Labour MPs are calling for Sir Keir Starmer to resign, but no one is formally challenging his leadership.  More than ...

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner says quality over quantity for NZ Police

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Latest figures show at least 144 kiwi Police left for Australia in the past year, but Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is not concerned.  He ...

Mike's Minute: The superannuation debate has become boring

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe that superannuation is still a “thing”. The OECD report told us we need to bump the age. Nicola Willis told us Friday we have...

Steve Price: Australia correspondent chats One Nation smashing Farrar by-election vote

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, had a historic win in the Farrar by-election in the weekend.  The victorious One Nation candidate, David Farle...

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 11th of May, are we worried about the amount of cops leaving to Australia? Police Commi...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats fees free and retirement age changes

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio to discuss two major policy changes announced last week - abolishing fees free study, a...

Tony Alexander: Economist and Property Commentator chats survey showing 44% of real estate agents see prices falling in their areas

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Independent Economist and Property Commentator Tony Alexander regularly surveys real estate agents.  His latest survey found that 44% feel p...

Guy Pascoe: Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO on more colleges than ever charging $30,000-plus in tuition

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In an investigation of all New Zealand private schools the NZ Herald found that more colleges than ever are charging $30,000-plus in tuition fees with...

Euan McDonald: Editor of New Voice of Ukraine chats Putin saying he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine was nearing an end on the first day of a United States-brokered ceasefire, despite mutual acc...

Mike's Minute: Should we tax big tech for our news?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest cab off the rank in things Australia is doing that we suggested we might, is some sort of deal with tech around local news.  Australia...

Mark the Week: There's a lot of ideology floating about this week

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.    The Warriors: 7/1...

Mike's Minute: We need more backbone from our leaders

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why now Sean?  I had Covid vibes when I read Sean Sweeney's thinking about the CRL.  It was Covid vibes because during that period I cannot ...

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the women linked with ISIS returning to Australia

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chaotic scenes in Australia as three women linked to Islamic State return home to face crimes against humanity and terror charges.  The women tra...

Simon Marks: US Correspondent on the peace proposals, strikes between Iran and the US

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran's expected to respond to the US's proposal to end the conflict sometime today.   Yesterday, Axios reported a one-page 14-point memorandum of...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mike's fountain, weather, a special invitation

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday has come which means it’s time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to help Mike Hosking Wrap the Week.  They got an update on Mike’s foun...

Mike extends a special initiation to one of his youngest fans

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weeks ago, Mike received a gift and a lovely note from one of his youngest fans – 10-year-old Feddie.  In all his decades of being ...

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on tonight's game against the Blues, selling out the stadium

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Crusaders are back in their brand-new stadium.  After christening the One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Waratahs during Super Roun...

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses the OECD report on the future impact o...

David Kirk: NZ Rugby Chairman on the appointment of Steve Lancaster as CEO

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby's global search for a new chief executive has led them back to their own offices.  Steve Lancaster has been confirmed as the ne...

Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the Government's planned review of the City Rail Link's cost

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

City Rail Link cost concerns are re-igniting calls for a shake up to the way we approach infrastructure. The project's former boss Sean Sweeney claims...

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the conservation law reform, plans to charge overseas visitors for access to certain sites

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Conservation Minister says there's huge opportunity for conservation land to generate the country more money.  A bill's been lodged, promisin...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OECD report looking at the impact of our current superannuation settings on the economy

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says the Government's going to have to do something about Superannuation.   An OECD report warns if current policy settings ...

Mike's Minute: Good riddance to the BSA

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I do worry about Paul Goldsmith's ability to make a decision.  The BSA and its abolition is a “done by morning tea, let's move onto the importa...

Mel Parsons: Kiwi indie-folk singer on her upcoming album 'Castle Hill', NZ tour

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Mel Parsons’ new album will be able to experience it live, the Kiwi singer taking it on tour.  Earlier thi...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the latest conflict between Donald Trump and the Pope

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh conflict between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.  Trump launched another attack on the Pope, suggesting he believes it’s okay...

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA’s Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate,...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head on the unemployment rate dipping to 5.3% in the March quarter

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth.  Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3%...

Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the areas of the red zone deemed suitable for housing

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past.   The City Council's agreed to engage with interested ...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the infrastructure costs and the City Rail Link, citizenship test

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says we have serious work to do on our infrastructure compared to Singapore.  He's returned from the country this week, where ...

Tobias Tohill: UVisa Director on the Government's plan to impose a citizenship test from next year

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An immigration advisor says we should learn from other countries as to what makes a good citizenship test.  The Government's planning to impose a...

Paul Goldsmith: Media and Communications Minister on the decision to shut down the Broadcasting Standards Authority

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says it will be up to audiences to decide if they care whether broadcasters self-regulate.   It's shutting down the Broadcasting S...

Mike's Minute: How do you not have confidence in an event already sorted?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a year of wacky polls and debate, we have this morning probably the maddest result of all.  Horizon research has either asked a leading or con...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the handling of the fuel crisis and cost of living

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Politics Wednesday, and Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back to bicker and banter their way through the biggest political stories of the w...

John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster Festival Chair on low ticket sales, the chance this will be the final year

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's possible this year's running of the iconic annual Bluff Oyster Festival may be the last.  Only half of the four-thousand tickets to the even...

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 6th of May, we have new unemployment data out today and the Government is giving local c...

Nick Harper: US Correspondent on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, status of the Strait of Hormuz

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ceasefire between Iran and the United States seems to be on unstable grounds, the two sides making opposing claims about the Strait of Hormuz.&nbs...

Tracy Atiga: Kanaloa Rugby CEO says rugby politics are blocking their bid to save Moana Pasifika

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Pacific rugby consortium claims politics within the sport are preventing a bid to save Moana Pasifika.  The Super Rugby franchise is being disb...

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the ANZ card data showing how Kiwis are spending

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're spending more on fuel, crowding out most other areas.   ANZ card data from April shows spending at the pump jumped 0.9% on top of March's 2...

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the fast-track amalgamation process for local government and councils

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The RMA Minister says councils have already signalled they'd like to join forces with neighbours.  The Government's announced a fast-track amalga...

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will rise slightly

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis struggling to find work aren't alone in it. Stats NZ data due out this morning is expected to show unemployment's remained steady or risen sligh...

Mike's Minute: The economic damage caused by weather warnings

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is quite possibly from our "hopeless causes" file.  But can I at least try and make the plea that we have a look at the economic damage done...

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the talks between European leaders regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East conflict

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

European leaders have been expressing their concerns over Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" as they met at a political summit in Armenia.  Project...

Peter Windsor: Former Team Manager at Williams and former GM at Ferrari on the Miami Grand Prix, tweaks to the new regulations

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the Miami Grand Prix officially having run its course, it's time to assess the changes to the controversial Formula 1 regulations.  Tweaks w...

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 5 May. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iH...

Randy Manner: Retired US Army Major General on likely escalations between Iran and the US and Project Freedom

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran's rejecting claims US naval ships and merchant vessels have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz.   Yesterday, Donald Trump announced it woul...

Parul Sood: Auckland Council Deputy Director of Resilience and Infrastructure on less than half of homes and businesses using their food scraps bin

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A largely underutilised local energy solution could be right under Aucklander's noses.   In the two years it's been running, the food waste colle...

John McWhirter: Wools of New Zealand CEO on the major deal with Turkish carpet manufacturer Kalida Hali

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Demand for New Zealand wool continues to grow, with one company securing a breakthrough deal.  Wools of New Zealand's partnered with Turkish carp...

David Keat: Energy Security Expert on the deal with Singapore to protect fuel supplies during economic shocks

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An energy expert says having Singapore's fuel won't do a great deal for supply or price.  A signed agreement between the two countries will see S...

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on net migration falling from 135 thousand to 24 thousand

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government claims its tightened up immigration settings since coming into power.   Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says since she got the...

Simon Marks: US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines closure and Iran war updates

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA. Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which inc...

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson on ACT's proposed daily surcharge on temporary work visas

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure.  Federated Farmers employme...

Jordan Williams: Executive Director at Taxpayers Union on report showing resident rates are up $451 on average

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386. The report additionally s...

Dr Richard Sullivan: Health New Zealand national director says they want more permanent doctors

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Health New Zealand spent just over $216 million on locum doctors last year, up from the nearly $209 million spent in 2024, and just over $186 million ...

Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 4th of May, we've got Act's new immigration policy and a record amount being spent on l...

Lawrence Meredith: EU ambassador to New Zealand says export increase shows trust

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi exports to the European union have increased by $3 billion in two years under the New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement.  In a pre...

David Seymour: Acting Prime Minister on US call for aid and immigration policy

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour joined Mike Hosking as acting Prime Minister while Christopher Luxon is in Singapore. They discussed the big topics coming into this wee...

Mike's Minute: Do we have any choice but to help out the US?

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well the war seems live now, doesn’t it. The Americans officially want our help. Which brings us back to the original question - if this encounter e...

Mike's Minute: Here's what the Parliamentary briefing on food plant closures will show

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Primary Production Select Committee is going to have a look into, well, primary production. Namely, the Hawke’s Bay scenario of Heinz and McCain...

Mark the Week: King Charles' visit was a tour de force by any standard

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.    Christchurch: 9/1...

Mike's Minute: I like the cut of Anna Breman's gib

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We can thank the new Reserve Bank Governor for ending the week on a high note.  New charter details were announced yesterday.  Charters and ...

Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert previews the Miami Grand Prix, discusses the regulation tweaks

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Formula 1 is back in business this weekend.  The Miami Grand Prix follows a month-long break due to the conflict in the Middle East – both the ...

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk work drinking cultures, fountains, colour runs

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was.  They indulged Mike’s desire to build a fountain in ...

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the upcoming elimination final against Melbourne City

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland FC’s playoff fate has been sealed.   The side is looking to avoid second-season syndrome after a record-breaking entry into the A-Leag...

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of May, Marcus Beveridge discusses some interesting immigration stats as our visa rejec...

Geof Mortlock: Former Reserve Bank Special Advisor on the shift to make OCR votes public

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Major changes are set to make future Official Cash Rate decisions far more transparent.  The RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee will release detail...

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on visa rejection rates falling to a post-Covid low

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s praise for the 'tight ship' Immigration New Zealand's running.  Data released to Newstalk ZB reveals just over 65 thousand visa applica...

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Air NZ cutting more flights

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's cutting another set of flights on top of its already stretched network.  On top of cancellations across May and June announced ...

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the food safety complaints around school lunches

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Associate Education Minister's defending the school lunches programme despite dozens of early safety complaints.  There were 21 food safety p...

Mike's Minute: Parent prosecutions were a deterrent

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It probably wasn’t a surprise to learn the parents being prosecuted over their kids not going to school didn’t turn up to court.  So the reas...

Gin Wigmore: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her upcoming album, return to New Zealand

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi music icon is firmly rooted back on our shores, with new music on the way.   Gin Wigmore returned to New Zealand’s shores in late 2024 a...

Amanda Johnson: Spy Valley Wine Owner and Managing Director on their seven gold awards at the London Wine Competition

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our wine industry continues to find success on the global stage.  Marlborough’s Spy Valley achieved a clean sweep at the London Wine Competitio...

Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30th of April, Dr Rober Breunig takes a look at Australia’s surging inflation whilst Fi...

Dr Rober Breunig: Australian National University's Tax and Transfer Policy Institute Director on rising inflation

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s cost of living has jumped yet again.   Headline inflation jumped 1.1% in the March quarter, while the Consumer Price Index rose to ...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the data showing small business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow.   New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March q...

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on their election manifesto urging the Government to invest more in preventing skin cancer

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cancer Society's asking political parties to stop tinkering around the edges and unite to more strongly fight the disease.  It's joined with ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Australia's inflation rate and what's in line for New Zealand

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says New Zealand's inflation situation is very different to Australia's.  Across the ditch, the rate's surged from 3.7% in F...

Mike's Minute: The free trade deal should be celebrated

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest sadness of the India Free Trade Deal, for me to this point, is that the rhetoric has not paid due respect to where free trade basically b...

Bridget Abernethy: Electricity Retailers and Generators Association CEO on the Electricity Authority questioning power price hikes

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny.  Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year –...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on drinking at Parliament, Maiki Sherman, the situation with Labour and Fitch

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the wee...

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolst...

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the rise in home loans with a quarter of new loans going to first-home buyers

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Home lending is on the rise – up 17.5% in the six months to December.  The Banking Association's latest report also shows almost a quarter of n...