PremiumShayne CurrieNZME Editor-at-Large·NZ Herald·20 Aug, 2026 01:00 AM3 mins to read‌Newstalk ZB breakfast host Mike Hosking still dominates the breakfast ratings. Photo / Michael CraigNewstalk ZB has extended its overall share over commercial rivals in the latest radio ratings while a new battle is emerging between music stations for second place.

ZB’s overall audience across New Zealand has remained stable at 656,900 (down just 500 listeners), but its commercial share increased from 14.4 points