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17788 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: The World Cup will be a winner

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.

17788 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: The World Cup will be a winner

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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.

Episodes

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The World Cup will be a winner

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US calling off strikes on Iran, Trump's claim of a deal

Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Uber Eats, Ben Stokes, FIFA World Cup

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Visa integrating its payment network into ChatGPT so AI agents can shop for people

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

Peter Nunns: Infrastructure Commission GM of Strategy on the need for an investment strategy for renewable energy infrastructure

Ben McNulty: Wellington Deputy Mayor on the review into the Golden Mile project and its budget blowout

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Spokesperson on ACT announcing a crackdown on rural crime

Randy Manner: Former US General on the US calling off strikes against Iran, Trump's claims of a possible deal with Iran

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is that it Labour?

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the latest from the Belfast riots and protests

Alan Davies: British Comedian on bringing 'Think Ahead' to New Zealand

Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Senior Sports Journalist on the security measures, ticket prices ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist on housing prices nearing their longest downturn in modern history

Peter Cooper: Cooper and Company Founder on the new development and investment plan for Britomart in Auckland

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the attendance and achievement reports for new charter schools

Tangi Utikere: Labour's Transport Spokesperson on their public transport fare cap policy

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I've accepted the LNG Terminal as a short term fix

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Iran, naming of the Artemis III crew

Simon Gault: Celebrity Chef and health advocate on Uber Eats' revenue growth, the number of Kiwis ordering food

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, Labour's policy announcement

Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026

Suzannah Jessep: Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO on the Perceptions of Asia survey, the US being seen as a bigger threat than China

Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their campaign promise of harsher penalties for companies breaching the Privacy Act

Richard Lindroos: National Fieldays Society CEO on the opening day of the event at Mystery Creek

Andrew Eagles: Smart Energy Alliance Spokesperson on the Govt pushing ahead with an LNG import terminal, scraps proposed levy

Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on the Government looking into allowing click and collect for prescription medications

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's reset is off to a very shaky start

Joey Wheeler: Former Highlander and Māori All Black on Tony Brown returning to coach the All Blacks from 2028

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on the new report saying the 'return to normal' narrative is no longer influencing business confidence

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Analyst on the conflict in the Middle East, Iran trading strikes with Israel

Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the clash between Spark and Auckland Council over the city's phone booths

Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the circumstances surrounding Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo standing for the Labour Party

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo standing for Labour, policy announcement

Nick Collins: Aluminium Extruders Association CEO on the trade investigation into whether an uptick in imports could be harming local manufacturers

Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's unrevealed $1B an 'odd approach'

Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma donors are needed

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon does his best work overseas

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Iran, Graham Platner, and Trump storming out of NBC interview

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says international role is 'super salesman for New Zealand'

Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO pleased with Run it Straight legislation but says education is needed

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers president on launching election priorities and building on restoring farmer confidence

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we a bit harsh on Gen Z?

Wrapping the Week: Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson talk Radio and Podcast Awards, Gen Z, Gerry Brownlee

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the playoffs starting this weekend

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

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