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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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11:05

Moana cast Awhimai Fraser, Temuera Morrison, David...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

Moana 2 has hit the cinemas. The first film came out in 2016 starring Dwayne Johnson and Alii Cravalho, and it made $643.3 million in the box office. The second film is set in the islands of Polynesia, where Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania. "People can expect a wonderful story. It's a Polynesian adventure, It's a, vista of colours and sunsets and sunrises and, voyaging on a waka beyond the reef." LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Caroline Perry: Development director at Break New...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

The week began optimistically as the road toll was believed to be heading for the lowest rates in a decade. Data reveals that last year actually saw the lowest rate of road deaths per capita in a century. 289 people died on the roads, which is the lowest number per capita since 1923. Development director at Break New Zealand Caroline Perry joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:20

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society Chief Executive on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

PHARMAC isintroducing four new medicines for cancer and preventing RSV in high-risk babies and young children. It comes under its $604 million boost. Patients with the type of advanced, non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer will be able to access those cancer treatments. Cancer Society Chief Executive Nicola Coom joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Sandra Grey: Tertiary Education Union's National...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

The government's scheme to make the final year of university fees-free comes into effect today. The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmons admitted no modelling data exists to suggest the subsidy will improve completion rates, but that they are hoping it will incentivize educational success. Tertiary Education Union's National Secretary, Sandra Grey talks to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:06

Chris Cahill: Police Association president on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

Police are "rocked" after the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson. How do the police respond internally to an incident like this? Police Association president Chris Cahill talks to Tim Beveridge about the fallout. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

Karl Loots: MetService spokesperson on the summer...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

The Bay of Plenty is the place to be today as temperatures reach 26. As for the rest of the country, indoor entertainment might beat out the beach as low temperatures and rain roll in. MetService's Karl Loots talks to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Jo McKenna: International Correspondent on the NYE...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

In Italy the number of New Years Eve injuries has reached a 10-year high, at 309 people. In a shocking incident in northern coastal town of Rimini, an Egyptian was shot dead on New Year's Eve by police after he stabbed four people in random street attack. International Correspondent Jo McKenna joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:33

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the Manchester...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

A Major incident has been declared in Manchester as flooding hits the UK, leading to 150 flood warnings nationwide. Keir Starmer has vowed to "rebuild Britain" this year in his New Year message. "The security of working people, that is the purpose of this government, the goal of our plan for change. And we willpush it forward in 2025," the Prime Minister said. And migrant crossings by dinghy from France shot up 25% in 2024 causing deaths to rise sixfold. UK Correspondent Enda Brady joins the show to

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12:47

Al Brown: Kiwi chef on changing palates, changing...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

Kiwi icon Al Brown is as talented and innovative as it gets. He is an entrepreneur, world-leading chef owning some of New Zealand’s greatest restaurant brands, a fisherman and a TV presenter. But, with 2024 being a tough year for the hospitality sector, Al faced some of his biggest challenges yet. Al tells Tim Beveridge the palate of the nation has changed “dramatically” in his 40 years as a chef - “we travel and we can magpie from all the other sorts of cuisines and styles from around the world.”

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3:44

Andrew Hoggard: Duty Minister on what a day in the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

Parliament may have closed down for the summer but that doesn’t mean the work has stopped. MPs stand in as Duty Minister over the summer period, remaining on call and responsible for any important Government business that occurs. The man greeting 2025 as Duty Minister is Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety, Andrew Hoggard. Andrew tells Tim Beveridge his new year will be business as usual, with work on issues such as the Security Act review and animal welfare regulations. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:12

Julie Chapman: founder of charity KidsCan on becoming...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2025/01/01

The New Year’s Honours list revealed nine kiwi appointments as Companions of the King’s Service Order and seven awards of the King’s Service Medal. Becoming a Dame is Julie Chapman, who is behind long-running charity KidsCan. Julie has been given the honour for services to children and the community, having founded KidsCan in 2005 and providing food, clothing and health support for more than 60-thousand children a year. She tells Tim Beveridge the honour was a big surprise. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:59

Chris Bullen: Professor of Public Health on vaping...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

The Government will make vaping starting kits available for free to those wanting to quit smoking from next week. The kits will include a vape device and one month’s supply of nicotine pods each month over a three-month period. Professor of Public Health at University of Auckland, Chris Bullen tells Tim Beveridge vapes have downsides but are a “really effective tool” in helping smokers quit. Bullen says the downside is that people continue to breathe in products that are not completely safe. LISTEN

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4:09

Elisa Allen: PETA spokesperson on allegations of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

Animal rights organisation PETA has made allegations of sheep abuse on kiwi farms in an “exposé” into New Zealand’s shearing practices. PETA accuse farmers of whipping, tackling, cutting and abusing animals and named a range of brands they claim use the wool. The Ministry for Primary Industries confirmed it had been contacted about the allegations. PETA UK spokesperson Elisa Allen tells Tim Beveridge industry labels such as humane wool are a sham. Federated Farmers Meat & Wool chairperson Toby

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8:09

Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on Sydney...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

Sydney saw in the New Year with nine tons of fireworks. The city hosted two fireworks displays, at 9pm and midnight. Australia correspondent Murray Olds tells Tim Beveridge the earlier show allows young families to bail out early. Meanwhile, Woolworths has buckled and will now sell Australia Day merchandise, in a reversal of its 2024 policy. The supermarket chain will offer Australian flag-themed merchandise such as hats, sunglasses, bunting and a “clip-on ribbon” through its online stores. And,

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5:39

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on new poll showing...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

Two thirds of respondents in a new US poll believe incoming President Donald Trump won’t be able to trim the federal budget deficit as pledged in his campaign. The deficit sits at $1.8 trillion. In the same poll, 61% of respondents think China will continue to increase its world power, while just 23% are expecting a year of political cooperation. US correspondent Richard Arnold tells Tim Beveridge “you might say the summary is ‘challenges ahead’.” Meanwhile, two arms of Trump’s Republican support

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6:45

Summer with the Mayors: Len Salt

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

The Coromandel is one of the country's most resilient regions, overcoming wild weather and its consequences over the past year. The town is known for its beautiful beaches and scenery, most notably Cathedral Cove which has just reopened to visitors. Coromandel mayor Len Salt joins Tim Beveridge with the low-down on how the year has been. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:51

Hamish Kerr: Olympic Gold Medallist on his Paris...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/30

In the space of six months, Hamish Kerr became a world indoor champion and then an Olympic gold medallist, feats that no other New Zealander had ever achieved in high jump. How does Kerr build the team that leads him to success? The 28-year-old reflects on the Olympics and the past year in his career. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Hamish Pinkham: Rhythm and Vines co-founder on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/30

The weather hasn't seemed to dampen the spirits of the festival goers in Gisborne, Rhythm and Vines co-founder Hamish Pinkham said. The festival employs around 1200 staff to ensure the events success and 25,000 festivalgoers will see the year out. Tonight is the final night of the festival, hosting kiwi classic's Dave Dobbyn and Sachi and international acts Luude. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Callum Mallet: Sky City Chief Operating Officer on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/30

When the clock strikes midnight tonight Auckland City's skyline will be illuminated with the iconic fireworks display off the Sky Tower. Sky City Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallet joins the show to talk about what goes into planning the event, the best spots to watch it and how the weather could rain on the parade. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/12/30

Kiwi's are being urged to stay sensible this New Year's Eve as the Police ramp up their presence across the country. "If people behave well, look after their mates, and have a great time, that will be success for us." Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson talks to Tim Beveridge about how the police are patrolling as midnight rolls in. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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