Mike Hosking
New Zealandmedia personalityMaleb. 19676.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Mike Hosking is a well-known New Zealand broadcaster and journalist, recognized for his outspoken views on politics and current affairs. He has gained a significant following through his radio and television programs, where he often critiques government actions and policies. Recently, he expressed frustration with the current government's pace of change, calling for more immediate and effective action.
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Mike Hosking hosted a discussion on the Foodstuffs split and its implications for the grocery market.
Kai Co on the verge of second Christchurch supermarket as sales surgeNew Zealand· 2026-09-22
Mike Hosking is in studio with PM Christopher Luxon discussing supermarket issues.
PM Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking after pledges on supermarkets, screen timeNew Zealand· 2026-09-20
Mike Hosking is a prominent radio host whose influence is often referenced in political discussions in New Zealand.
Media Insider: Mike Hosking and Heather Du Plessis-Allan podcast - Newstalk ZB ratings success, their influence and their futuresNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
Hosking discussed his career and the success of Newstalk ZB in a podcast.
Media Insider: Tom Phillips case – Dame Julie Christie on her police Netflix documentary; Hosking, Du Plessis-Allan talk Newstalk ZB success and their futuresNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning, Luxon said the project will make things 'much more dynamic' and bolster public transport by 50%.
Watch: Luxon fronts penultimate post-Cabinet press conferenceNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
PM Christopher Luxon will be in studio on Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Hosking as CRL opens, promise to police transportNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
Mike Hosking is criticized for being out of touch with the realities faced by small and medium-sized enterprises in New Zealand.
Christopher Luxon doesn’t understand NZ small businesses are forced to worry about the Government – Simon BridgesNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Mike Hosking will host separate Newstalk ZB breakfast shows for each of the two major party leaders.
Media Insider: TV showdown – the race to host political debates; Westpac pauses new brand campaign; Will Traitors NZ return?; Mike Hosking on ZB’s 100th birthdayNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Mike Hosking is a journalist who interviewed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after saying businesses have ‘parent-child’ mentalityNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Mike Hosking is suggested as a possibility for hosting a quiz show due to his sharp wit.
TVNZ aren’t done with quiz shows. Here’s what could be nextNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Mike Hosking hosted a breakfast show where Christopher Luxon discussed Modi's visit.
Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visitNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Mike Hosking hosted Wayne Mapp on his breakfast show to discuss New Zealand's nuclear-free stance.
Former defence minister lauds ‘staunch’ Winston Peters’ message to China on Pacific missile testNew Zealand· 2026-07-06
Mike Hosking is a breakfast host whose show runs commercials, contrasting with RNZ's non-commercial approach.
Media Insider: New RNZ chairman Brent Impey on ratings, trust, shows and talent: ‘I want to win’New Zealand· 2026-07-01
Luxon will appear on Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast at 7.37am.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after new solar policy announcedNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Mike Hosking influenced the author's decision to vote against the cannabis referendum.
Why LSD and magic mushrooms deserve reclassification from Class A to Class C – Deborah ChambersNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
Mike Hosking questioned Christopher Luxon about the costs of a significant road project.
Thomas Coughlan: After the Government’s horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worseNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
Mike Hosking is a prominent breakfast radio host at Newstalk ZB.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO on crime story, Tova’s start and World Cup; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up; journalists pour hearts into new booksNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Mike Hosking interviewed Geoffrey Sayer about the MediMap hacking incident.
MediMap seeks court injunction to stop sharing of stolen data after cyber attackNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
Mike Hosking is returning to co-host Newstalk ZB.
Media Insider: Breakfast co-host Tova O’Brien’s legal restraint; Ex adman’s novel skewers industry’s awards obsession; BSA rules on TVNZ Tom Phillips privacy complaintNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Mike Hosking is back on Newstalk ZB as part of the morning news lineup.
Media Insider: Breakfast co-host Tova O’Brien’s legal restraint; Ex adman’s novel skewers industry’s awards obsession; BSA rules on TVNZ Tom Phillips privacy complaint; The life of Brian FM founderNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Mike Hosking hosted Christopher Luxon as he announced Amazon's investment news.
NZ’s most embarrassing tech disasters, Part 4New Zealand· 2026-01-26
Mike Hosking’s breakfast show on Newstalk ZB consistently leads the country’s radio ratings.
Hosking, Bridge, O’Brien, Campbell: Who will win the battle for breakfast? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Mike Hosking hosted David Walliams on his breakfast show.
David Walliams dropped by HarperCollins UK after behaviour allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Mike Hosking interviewed the new CEO of Air New Zealand, who claimed the airline is in fantastic shape.
Air New Zealand must fix reliability before loyalty runs out - Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Mike Hosking expressed surprise and sadness over RNZ staff believing radio is dying.
Is the criticism of Radio NZ National fair?New Zealand· 2025-11-12
Mike Hosking is a broadcaster who has been vocal in the discourse surrounding Jacinda Ardern.
Latest unauthorised Jacinda Ardern bio: Book of revelations – or sustained conservative attack?New Zealand· 2025-11-06
Mike Hosking is mentioned as being in studio with Christopher Luxon.
Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Mike Hosking is one of the broadcasters interviewed for Cohen's book on Jacinda Ardern.
Jacinda: The Untold Stories; author David Cohen opens up on unauthorised Ardern biography and what he discoveredNew Zealand· 2025-10-24
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB’s Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Mike Hosking is a journalist who was in the studio with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2025-10-13