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Holiday Breakfast

Don"t miss a thing while you"re on holiday, with Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast. We deliver the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and entertained while you"re on the road, at the bach, or relaxing at home.

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3:03

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/04/06

A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel price increases. CEO Carl Taylor said some builders can't even afford to get to their work sites. "So, clients are obviously starting to look at pausing their projects, pricing becomes harder to lock in, and the confidence drops, and that's when the activity slows," he told Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:29

Ash Wallace: Half of pop-duo Foley chats genre, goals...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/04/06

Pop-duo Foley has just spent four weeks on the Hot 20 singles chart, peaking at number 1, following their EP release 'Like an Actress'. The duo is made up of Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett. Ash Wallace joined Andrew Dickens to chat defining genre, the New Zealand music community, and aspirations. "I think it's always hard to narrow your own music down," Wallace said. "You know, you think of all your different influences and tastes, and it's always hard to really pin it down to something." LISTEN

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5:54

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on stranded pilot...

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2026/04/05

In a Truth Social post Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran. Although Iran's military claims the US operation was "completely foiled." Meanwhile, the historic Artemis 2 mission enters it's fifth day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on Pauline...

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2026/04/05

Far-right political party One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, has surpassed Labor and the Coalition in Queensland in the latest poll. "Once upon a time, Pauline Hanson was the fringe lunatic way out on the lunar right, and now, in South Australia, she smashed the conservative vote down there," Australian correspondent Murray Olds said. Olds chats to Andrew Dickens about One Nation's unprecedented rise, and solutions to the fuel crisis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:29

Jono Ridler: Ultra-marathon swimmer completes record...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/04/05

Endurance swimmer Jono Ridler has completed a 1367km journey, swimming the length of the North Island, in an effort to raise awareness against bottom trawling. After getting out of the water on Saturday, Ridler led a convoy of people to the steps of Parliament, where multiple ministers waited, and he was presented with a taonga. Ridler spoke to Andrew Dickens about the difficult journey, "a good percentage of the time it was very tough," he said. "The further we got south, the tougher it got as well

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4:33

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown CEO says region...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/04/05

The Government's 2034 tourism targetis to lift arrivals to 4.78 million, but a report for MBIE shows that this could require up to $3.5 billion in extra infrastructure. Regions like Queenstown are already facing pressure on their infrastructure with Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO Mat Woods saying they are 'bursting at the seams'. He told Andrew Dickens, "we're having to actually release treated wastewater into the Shotover River, which is far from ideal when you consider a 100%

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4:09

Irene Gardiner: Screen Production Association...

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2026/04/05

Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, and director Taika Waititi, have purchased Auckland-based Studio West with the goal to bring more jobs and Polynesian storytelling to the country. "It's still a pretty tough time for the screen industry, but it is some positive news in the middle of all of that," Screen Production and Development Association President, Irene Gardiner said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Jeffrey Price: Foreign Policy expert on Trump's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/04/05

US President Donald Trump has issued threats to Iran in an R-rated speech as his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz comes to an end. He has said he will target Iran’s critical infrastructure if the strait is not reopened before Monday. Jeffrey Price, senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, joined Andrew Dickens to chat about what to expect as this deadline rolls around. "President Trump is, known to be unpredictable - he's advertised,

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4:52

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on the new hate...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

Australia’s new hate speech laws have hit a speedbump. Parliament was recalled early to pass reform that would create serious offences for hate in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. However, the Opposition and the Greens are refusing to accept the laws in their current form. Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Andrew Dickens the Opposition is saying the timeline is ridiculous, and that the bill is unsalvageable in its current form. He says everyone was in favour of fighting antisemitism as

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12:46

Matiu Walters: Six60 Frontman on the new album coming...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

For many, Six60 is an undeniable part of the New Zealand summer soundscape. Their classics such as ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’, ‘The Greatest’, and ‘Please Don’t Go’ are a staple of every backyard barbeque summer get together, and soon a few new songs will be joining the playlists. Their fifth studio album ‘Right Here Right Now’ is set to be released in February, but two new singles are already available. Frontman Matiu Walters told Andrew Dickens that hands down, it’s their best music ever.

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3:39

Chris Sturgeon: Destination Kaikoura Chair on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

A tourism leader in Kaikoura says they're having their busiest summer season since a major earthquake almost a decade ago. Visitor numbers reached about 220 thousand in November, up nearly 30 thousand on the year before. Destination Kaikoura Chair Chris Sturgeon told Andrew Dickens tourism and hospitality players says things are booming. He says there's a positive feeling throughout the town, and says Kaikoura's beautiful landscape offers tourists a true New Zealand location. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:57

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the protests in...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy troops to Minnesota, with heated clashes on the streets over the presence of ICE. US Homeland Security says a federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel as he tried to make an arrest. Protests have erupted in the city since an anti-immigration officer shot a woman dead last week. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens things are very intense. He says Minneapolis’ Mayor, Jacob Frey, says the

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2:27

Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

Online hate speech in New Zealand is becoming more targeted and our system can't keep pace. Netsafe's latest survey shows since 2018, the proportion of ethnicity-based hate speech has risen from 18% to 36%, becoming the most common reason people are targeted. Political-based hate has also increased to 25%. Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons told Andrew Dickens regulation is a really important part of dealing with it. He says that when people clearly understand where the laws sit and

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4:57

Irene Gardiner: Screen Producers' Association...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

Calls for the Government to force streaming giants to invest in New Zealand content as local productions struggle. The Screen Producers' Association says Netflix, Disney, Apple and Amazon should be forced to commission local programmes or pay into a fund from their local revenue President Irene Gardiner says declining ad revenue means TVNZ and Three have cut local productions by $50 million dollars, and Kiwis are missing out on their own stories. She told Andrew Dickens that streaming services

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4:34

David Moffett: Former New Zealand Rugby CEO on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/15

Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson’s departure as All Blacks coach. He's left halfway through his four-year deal after player frustration simmered and boiled over in a scathing internal review late last year. NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk denies a player revolt forced Robertson out. But former Chief Executive David Moffett told Andrew Dickens the organisation's a bit of a mess. He says you're going to get bigger problems if players get to determine who their boss is. Moffett says told

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9:46

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the volatility of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/14

Fonterra's boss says farmers are used to volatility in prices and payouts. Its midpoint forecast farmgate milk price for this season now sits at $9 after a string of falls in global dairy prices. That's more than 10% lower than last season's final payout. Chief Executive Miles Hurrell told Andrew Dickens most farms are intergenerational, so farmers understand the ups and downs of the commodity cycle. He says the pace of the northern hemisphere increase in supply may have caught some people out

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4:41

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the second part of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/14

Another tourism announcement is set to come – another round in the Regional Tourism Boost plan. The goal is to get international travellers out of the main centres to explore all that New Zealand has to offer. Round two will focus on the April to June season, when there’s typically fewer travellers and less activity. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Andrew Dickens it’s about spreading visitors throughout the country, making sure they stay in different places and sample our amazing food and wine

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5:22

Gianmarco Soresi: American stand up comedian on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/14

If you haven’t heard the name Gianmarco Soresi, you may have seen his clips. The American stand up comedian is a staple of shortform video platforms, with over two million follows across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. He’s become known for his crowd work and his distinctive physicality, clambering over chairs and folding himself up as he performs. And he’s bringing it to New Zealand, performing two shows at the Sky City Theatre in Auckland tomorrow night. Soresi’s style leans towards “wholesome

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5:05

Justin Marshall: Former All Black on the internal...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/14

An All Blacks bombshell to start the New Year. The Herald has detailed elements of a 'scathing' internal review into the side's 2025 season, with critical feedback on the coaching, culture, and environment. Head coach Scott Robertson and his lead assistant Scott Hansen are believed to be at the centre of the critical feedback. All Blacks player of the year for the 2025 season Ardie Savea is reported to be seriously unhappy. Former All Black Justin Marshall told Andrew Dickens what we want out of the

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3:24

Don Brash: Former NZ Reserve Bank Governor on Anna...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/14

Don Brash says everyone should be concerned about political interference regarding matters at America's central bank. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he's now embroiled in a criminal investigation because he didn't cut interest rates as much as Donald Trump wanted. Trump denies involvement but is standing by calls for Powell to be replaced. RBNZ Governor Anna Breman signed a joint statement in support of Powell, saying he's highly respected, with an unwavering commitment to the public

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