Mike Hosking
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 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 Chambers
New 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.
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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· 2025-10-13Prime Minister Christopher Luxon referred to the column in his weekly chat with Mike Hosking.
Inside Economics: One shot or two? Why the RBNZ’s interest rate call is so trickyNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Mike Hosking is trusted more than the Prime Minister according to Stuart Nash.
Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash makes his pitch to become NZ First MPNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Mike Hosking interviewed David Seymour about his concerns regarding the new housing plan.
Epsom MP David Seymour leads Parnell meeting against high-rise zoning planNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Luxon told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning that Amazon Web Services is setting up in New Zealand.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to give update on Amazon $7.5 billion investment plansNew Zealand· 2025-09-01Mike Hosking was spotted in a questionably embossed suit at New Zealand Fashion Week.
From the archives: Front row celebrity photos from NZ Fashion Week’s first decadeNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
He will speak with Mike Hosking at 7.37am.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Mike Hosking after popularity poll plunge, Netanyahu criticismNew Zealand· 2025-08-17
Mike Hosking hosted a political segment on Newstalk ZB at the same time as RNZ's debate.
Media Insider: The Traitors host twist - Paul Henry on why he’s pulled out; RNZ tweaks Morning Report; Ad industry shake-ups - ANZ reviews agencyNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
Hosking hosts a breakfast show that Luxon appears on to improve his media presence.
Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation looms – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-31
Mike Hosking hosted a show where Willis discussed Fonterra and global dairy prices.
Government should cut GST on food if it’s worried about butter price – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Mike Hosking hosted the New Zealand version of the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?.
Media Insider podcast: Great Southern Television founder and owner Phil Smith on The Casketeers, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and other hit showsNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Mike Hosking is noted as the current popular radio broadcaster at Newstalk ZB.
Media Insider podcast: Heather du Plessis-Allan on Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon and her future broadcasting aspirationsNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Mike Hosking is a breakfast host who has been interviewed for the unauthorized biography on Jacinda Ardern.
Media Insider: Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book - the journalists behind it and the prominent broadcasters who have been interviewedNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
Mike Hosking is a breakfast host who has been interviewed for the unauthorized biography on Jacinda Ardern.
Media Insider: Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book - the journalists behind it and the prominent broadcasters who have been interviewedNew Zealand· 2025-06-10Mike Hosking was mentioned as one of the big winners at the New Zealand Radio and Podcast Awards.
Media Insider: Stuff removes fake video of ‘delivery driver’ eating food on doorstep; Major moves and departures in advertising industry; Radio Awards - Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big winNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
