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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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4:07

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Los Angeles...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/12

Major wildfires are still burning in Los Angeles, as the death toll rises to sixteen. Conflicts are erupting between the mayor and the fire chief, and incoming President Donald Trump is adding his two cents about what he believes to be ‘incompetent’ leadership. US Correspondent Richard Arnold joins the show to provide an update. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the US...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/12

The strong US jobs report is out and raising questions about further interest rate cuts. A quarter of a million jobs were added to the market in December, causing the unemployment rate to drop to 4.1%. As employment rose stock prices fell as a result of such strong labour market data. Economist Brad Olsen joins the show to discuss how this will affect New Zealand, the Prime Ministers trip to the UAE and oil prices rising 3% over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:18

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister hopeful unruly Kainga...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/09

More than 550 notices threatening tenants with losing their home have been issued by Kainga Ora, since Ministers directed the state housing agency to toughen up on disruptive tenants. The year before, only 41 warnings were given out. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says second notices are also declining, showing tenants are aware of the crackdown. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on Tohu Harris retirement

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/09

The Warriors have been dealt a crucial blow before the season has even started. 33 year old captain Tohu Harris has been forced into an early retirement due to a wrist injury. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Peter Field: All living U.S. Presidents pay respects...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/09

Hundreds have packed into Washington's National Cathedral to mourn 39th US President Jimmy Carter who died last week aged 100. All five living US Presidents attended the service, before officials began transporting Carter's body to his home state and final resting place - Georgia. Canterbury University Associate Professor Peter Field says Carter signed the 1978 peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. He says the Camp David Accords were significant for getting Israel officially recognised. LISTEN

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6:14

Summer with the Mayors: Jamie Cleine

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/09

Situated on the scenic west coast of the South Island is Buller, full of walks from inland at the Buller Gorge and old coal mine sites, to along the coastline passing countless beaches and estuaries. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine joins with how the year has been for Buller. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Summer with the Mayors: Vince Cocurullo

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/09

Just two hours from Auckland sits Whangarei - the gateway to the north. It's easily accessible and with plenty on year-round, it's earned its title 'the winterless north'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Calls for allowing late...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/08

Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says many people submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill had never done so before. The Justice Select Committee is meeting today to discuss accepting late submissions after people reported technical issues with the Parliamentary website, ahead of Tuesday's deadline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Greig Wilson: Wellington's Reading Cinema complex sold

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/08

Wellington's Reading Cinema Complex has sat empty on Courtenay Place for six years, but has now been purchased by Wellington's Prime Property Group. Epic Hospitality Group owner Greig Wilson says the building's closure in 2019 had an immediate effect on business revenue on the street. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:23

Chris Brandolino: Heavy rain expected for summer's end

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/08

NIWA's Annual Climate Summary shows the average temperature was about 13 degrees - the 10th warmest year on record. 2022 was the warmest. NIWA's Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino says this year, we're seeing El Niño-like patterns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Stephen Judd: Group pushes back against Meta...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/08

A group fighting misinformation says Facebook's solution to moderation shouldn't just be switching off fact-checkers. Meta, which also owns Instagram, says it will change to community based moderation like that used on X. Its Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg says the third party fact-checkers it uses have become too politically-biased. But Fact Aotearoa spokesperson Stephen Judd says they believe in a solution to misinformation which is much more long-term. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:47

John Stevenson: Hopes high at the Global Dairy Trade...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

Dairy farmers are hoping for a win at the Global Dairy Trade auction following a slip in the latest prices. The first auction of the year this morning has overall dairy prices down 1.4% and the price of whole milk powder down 2.1%. Fonterra Cooperative Council Chair John Stevenson says it's still a great time to be a farmer in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:17

Andrew McMartin: Local finds more than 50 abandoned...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

Point Chevalier local, Andrew McMartin, says shopping trolleys are frequently abandoned on his street, estimating he has spotted more than 50 in recent months. He says he lives less than two blocks from the nearest supermarket, and has collected 17 this week alone. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Delaney Myers: School bus issues raise questions for...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

The Bus and Coach Association questions whether a century-old policy is still fit for purpose after it caused school bus routes to be cut. Chief Executive Delaney Myers says the Ministry of Education decides bus services on cost, the number of students, and available public transport - but things have changed in the past 100 years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

Alexander Gillespie: Canadian PM resigns

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canadian Prime Minister could have a flow-on effect on New Zealand's security. The opposing Conservative Party has been polling significantly higher than Trudeau in the lead-up to Canada's next general election - which must be before October. International Law Professor Alexander Gillespie says New Zealand often uses Canada to justify security policy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

Murray Olds: Perth seaplane takeoff ends in tragedy

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the privately owned plane was trying to take off from the water near Rottnest Island, around 4pm local time. Police were told the aircraft took off, clipped a rocky outcrop, and went down into the ocean. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Richard Arnold: No more fact checkers for Meta

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

Facebook and Instagram are ending the use of third-party fact-checkers in favour of user-based moderation. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says fact-checkers are too politically biased, and it's time to return to the roots of free expression. Correspondent Richard Arnold says it means platforms will now rely on user-notes and comments, following the example of X, formerly Twitter. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:01

Summer with the Mayors: Victor Luca

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/07

The Bay of Plenty holds several small towns worth exploring - Whakatane, Ohope, Matata, and many more. With plenty of beautiful beaches, it's a great place to take the surf board or kayak to enjoy a day out on the water. Whakatane District mayor, Victor Lucas, joins to wrap the year for the district. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Megan Dimozantos: DOC proposes increase in charges to...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/06

Back-country hut users say the Department of Conservation needs to step up maintenance if it wants to increase charges. A proposal suggests charging people up to $57 a night to use many huts, as well as switching from a first-come-first-served system to a hotel-style booking system. Federated Mountain Clubs President Megan Dimozantos says the community has no issue with paying a modest charge for the facilities if the money goes back into the hut system. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:25

Sean Mandell: Wrapping the Golden Globes

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/06

Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman ever to host a Golden Globes ceremony and got good marks all around for a funny performance, without any bad low blows. Emilia Perez and The Brutalist came away with four and three award respectively, perhaps a good indicator at what's to come at the Oscars. For TV shows, Shogun, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer took home most of the awards. Entertainment Reporter in LA, Sean Mandell, joins to wrap the Golden Globes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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