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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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2:51

Tim Beveridge: Our justice system doesn't deter violence

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/24

It seems like far too often we’re reading a new headline about another violent crime — another murder. And it’s hard to keep up. But every now and again, a crime seizes your attention and makes you ask if we're heading in the right direction when it comes to addressing violent crime in New Zealand. And that case, for me, is the murder — or should I say the alleged murder — of American entomology student Kyle Whorrall. And often, I think, when we hear about violent crimes, we try to comfort ourselves

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3:01

Keith Price: Napier City councillor and former police...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/24

A gang conflict warrant has been issued in the Hawke's Bay after shots were fired at homes in Wairoa on Tuesday, then again in Napier yesterday. It will give Police extra search powers for affiliates throughout the region. Napier City councillor and former police detective Keith Price talks to Tim Beveridge about the issue. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Andrew...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/24

A defence minister's highlighting the importance of an alliance with the United States amid global tensions. Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie says the country's not reliable under Donald Trump. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds tells Tim Beveridge Hastie could be the next leader of the Liberal Party should they lose in May's election. Olds gives an update the direction the election's heading in and Anzac Day commemorations. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:35

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on deadliest attack...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/24

The deadliest attacks in months hit Kyiv yesterday. US President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, "Vladimir, STOP!" after Russia sent 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine - an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said was aimed at pressuring the United States. US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Tim Beveridge about what this means for the war, reactions from European leaders and tariffs. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:13

Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Auckland...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/24

Aucklanders air and water quality could be impacted after a fire broke out at an industrial business on the North Shore. People have been told to keep windows and doors closed and stay away from the area. Newstalk ZB reporter Emily Ansell talks to Tim Beveridge about the fire, issues with National's tax break promise and South Auckland's long awaited Mill Road project. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Cameron Luxton: Act MP on bill to relaxed restricted...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/21

This could be the final Easter weekend of not knowing what's open and not what's not and when and when you can drink something and when you can't. That's because Kieran McAnulty's member's bill to make amendments to the Shop Trading Hours Act has recently passed its first reading at Parliament. MPs in the past have tried and failed at making changes to legislation, including Act's Cameron Luxton, who talks to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:10

Shane Henderson: Auckland councillor for Waitakere...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/21

As severe weather has battered the North Island, the timeliness of weather warnings and alerts have again come under question. 0:03Auckland councillors and independent weather forecasters were among those seeking answers over the weekend with severe thunderstorm warnings issued hours into the event overnight on Saturday. Dozens of homes were flooded before emergency phone alerts picked up. Auckland councillor for Waitakere Ward Shane Henderson talks to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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5:50

Jimmy Rushton: Foreign policy and security analyst on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/21

Russia and Ukraine are both accusing each other of breaking a 30-hour "Easter truce". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Russia's President Vladimir Putin's words "empty" as he says there have been more than 46 Russian assaultssince the start of the day. Foreign policy and security analyst Jimmy Rushton talks to Tim Beveridge about the truce. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:14

Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert and former McLaren...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/21

For the second Formula One race in a row, Liam Lawson’s chances were dashed by a time penalty, as the Kiwi finished 12th at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Oscar Piatri crossed the line to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and lead the driver's championship. Motorsport expert and former McLaren race member Bob McMurray talks to Tim Beveridge about the race. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

James Reyne: Australian musician on bringing his tour...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/21

Australian musician James Reyne is coming from down under to visit our shores for a tour in August. You might know him from hits 'The boys light up', or 1991's 'Reckless' - James was the frontman for Australian Crawl. In the late 80s James began his solo career and went on to release album Hard Reyne - featured the hits "House of Cards" which was #17 on the ARIA Charts and "One More River" #22 on the ARIA Charts. James Reyne talks to Tim Beveridge about the tour. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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4:04

Philip Wood: British New Zealand Business Association...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/20

Christopher Luxon's making his first trip to the UK as Prime Minister. While in London they'll be a focus on trade and defence during the meeting with his counterpart Kier Starmer. The UK is only a 7th largest trading partner with with a 20% increase in exports last year. British New Zealand Business Association president Philip Wood talks to Tim Beveridge about the visit. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:49

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on Russia's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/20

Russia is after access to an Indonesian air base. The two countries have a friendly relationship, and Russia is now telling Australia to stay out of Indonesian affairs. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds called it a "blunt warning from Jakarta." LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:42

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the White House's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/04/20

US President Donald Trump's in the midst of a showdown with the Supreme Court. US border agents put 28 Venezuelans on a bus to Texas airport last night, where they would be taken to the infamous Salvadoran prison CECOT. But the Supreme Court ordered a pause on the deportations. US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Tim Beveridge about the unfolding situation and state department cut backs. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:32

Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab founder on the strength of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck is trying not to compare himself too much to his mega-wealthy rivals. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origins has successfully launched its first rocket into orbit overnight, while Elon Musk's SpaceX has been launching a pair of landers towards the moon. Rocket Lab, meanwhile, has been launching a second Varda Pioneer Spacecraft into orbit. Beck told Tim Beveridge he's never had the capital of his two main competitors, owned by the two wealthiest people on the planet, and he

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6:10

Gerry Brownlee: Speaker of the House reflects on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

Have the standards in New Zealand’s Parliament been slipping? Between constant interruptions and heckling, name calling, and a haka towards the end of last year, 2024 was filled with events that drew concern about the behaviour of our MPs. Speaker of the House, Gerry Brownlee, told Tim Beveridge that since there is now a party of reasonable size that wants to make cultural expressions that recognise their voters, they need to ask how that fits in. He says there’s a lot of tension surrounding it, and

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2:47

Nat Fortier: SailGP Global Director of Communications...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

There’s multiple debuts happening at this weekend’s SailGP regatta. Not only is it Auckland’s hosting debut, but it’s also the first time the new high-speed titanium T-Foils will be seen in action, having been trialled for the last two years. Nat Fortier, SailGP’s Global Director of Communications, told Tim Beveridge that the last speed record was under 100kph an hour, but now they’re seeing the boats hit just over 100kph. She says they’re all hoping they’ll see that kind of speed out on the water

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4:20

Thomas Harre: Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

Winds have briefly eased in LA but the battle continues for firefighters trying to contain deadly wildfires. Whole neighbourhoods have burned to the ground and many evacuated families don't know when they can return home. Meanwhile, local authorities warn the gusts could pick up again next week. Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Thomas Harre has worked in California. He told Tim Beveridge the environment's very complex in terms of its terrain, fuel types, and vegetation types, as well as the

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2:20

Hordur Thordarson: MetService forecaster on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

The forecast isn't looking too bad for what's arguably Auckland's biggest events weekend of the summer. Thousands are expected to descend on Eden Park over the next two nights, to see country music star Luke Combs. The city's also placing host to Sail GP over the next two days and Auckland FC is taking on Melbourne FC at Mount Smart Stadium tomorrow night. MetService forecaster Hordur Thordarson told Tim Beveridge it should be a mostly settled weekend for most parts of the country, including

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5:35

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on banks...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

The banks are at it again. ASB is slashing its rates this morning following a move by Westpac yesterday afternoon. Many borrowers have been moving to floating or short-term fixed rates, anticipating further OCR cuts. But latest forecasts show bank economists now expect the Reserve Bank to start hiking the OCR again next year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge the latest changes to advertised rates are driven more by bank competition, than by the Reserve Bank. He's

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5:13

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on only 70% of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/16

There's determination from the Education Minister to continue focusing on literacy and numeracy in schools. New data shows 70% of Level 1 students passed NCEA last year, down from 82% the previous year. It's partly due to the new 20-credit foundational literacy and numeracy requirement. Erica Stanford told Tim Beveridge there was a cohort of students who were getting enough credits but couldn't pass the requirements throughout the year. She says it's why more investment was announced to target young

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