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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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9:30

Aaron Gate: Kiwi Cyclist on taking gold in the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

It was another big year for kiwi cyclist Aaron Gate. He took the gold at the Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, claiming the second rainbow jersey of his career. Glasgow was the first time that all cycling events together in one location for what was deemed a ‘Super Worlds.’ Gate took gold in the points race, telling Dower that it was a race he had wanted to win for a very long time. “I wanted to be able to race with dominance.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:09

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Rishi Sunak's attempt...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

The UK’s controversial Rwanda bill seems to be causing great trouble for the Tories. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has attempted to strike a compromise, saying that they will continue to send migrants to Rwanda, but at the same time won’t circumvent the European Court of Human Rights if they try to stop them. He faced enormous backlash, with 60 members of his own party voting against him. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that the bill will flounder as soon as the lawyers get a hold of

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3:55

Cameron Luxton: ACT MP on why the Easter trading laws...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

A fresh move to overhaul Easter trading laws. ACT MP Cameron Luxton has lodged a private members bill to relieve the restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. He says forcing businesses to close doesn't make sense for a diverse modern nation. Luxton told Tim Dower that this is one of those small issues that lead to a big problem. He said that currently there is confusion around the rules over the Easter period, and they don't allow people to enjoy their holiday break in the way they’d

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5:16

Dr Johnathan Jarman: Public Health Communication...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

There’s concern about the number of people living in dirty and unsafe conditions. The Public Health Communication Centre has surveyed local and regional councils and Aged Concern networks, and every single one reported cases of people living in squalor. It included homes cluttered in rubbish, infested by vermin, with decomposing food, and stench. Research lead Johnathan Jarman says living in such clutter creates a variety of risks. He says it creates tripping risks, delayed wound healing, and

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2:54

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent says Italy is pushing...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

Italy is pushing for an EU maritime security mission in the Red Sea following Houthi attacks. A US mission is underway in the passage as countries hope for restoration of shipping. Italy's Foreign Affairs Minister wants a decision by next Monday. Newstalk ZB Italian correspondent Jo McKenna told Tim Dower that it would help deter Houthi threats but may not be as combative as the UK and US have been. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the 2%...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

A challenging time may be coming for retailers. Data released by Stats NZ has revealed a 2% fall in December’s spending compared to the month prior. Spending on consumables such as groceries experienced the smallest fall at 0.1%, while things such as furniture and clothing are down by 2% and 2.9% respectively. Infometrics Principal Economist, Brad Olsen, told Tim Dower that the data reflects that households are being more cautious with their spending. He said the 1.6% increase in November was

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4:08

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/17

“Try to keep on the straight and narrow.” That'll be one of the messages at the annual National Party caucus kicking off in Christchurch this morning. On the agenda is issues such as how to act in a coalition and expectations for MPs. Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan told Tim Dower that with many new MPs in the team, Christopher Luxon will be giving them the "hard word" about staying out of trouble. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association...

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2024/01/17

After-effects of Covid-19 pandemic school decisions are being blamed for dropping NCEA results. Provisional results indicate pass rates dropped for a third consecutive year. Almost 50,000 students had accessed their results by late yesterday evening. Secondary Principals' Association President Vaughan Couillault told Tim Dower that it's not entirely unexpected given the gaps in knowledge teachers have uncovered since Covid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:39

Ellesse Andrews: Kiwi Track Cyclist on her success in...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

Ellesse Andrews is heading into the New Year with a lot of momentum behind her. The kiwi track cyclist is coming off the back of a massive win at the UCI Track Champions League, taking the crown for the Women's sprint. "Looking back on it now," She told Dower. "It was a really crazy year." "It's a bit of a blur, so much was going on." Andrews said that, especially when it came to the final straight in the Championships, you're just trying to put every bit of your energy into your bike. "It's

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2:54

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Victoria's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

Festival season has seen multiple drug overdoses in Australia, with some victims left in critical condition, and eight in induced comas. Victoria’s Premier is seeking advice on pill testing, which is not currently legal in that state. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower that they’re looking for a way out of the corner they’ve painted themselves into. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Kirsten Corson: Drive Electric Chair on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

A warning to the Government from one EV leader: if the Government doesn't put measures in place, the clean car market will slow right down. It comes as the Government has confirmed that owners of EVs and Plug-in Hybrids will pay road user charges from April. Drive Electric Chair Kirsten Corson told Tim Dower that the move will slow EV uptake —which is disappointing— and will have flow-on effects for New Zealand meeting its climate goals. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:54

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

It's been a quick turnaround for Donald Trump, from a victory speech to defamation trial. The former President has won a landslide victory in Iowa, the first vote in the Republican race to the White House. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that Trump is now in New York, where he's being sued for $10 million in defamation damages by E Jean Carroll for a second time, over statements he made in 2019. The jury selection is underway. Arnold says Trump wants to testify in his own

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3:41

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA Acting President reminds...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

Students are being urged to remember it's not the end of the world if they don't get the exam results that they wanted. NCEA results will be released online today. More than 160,000 students will be able to see their provisional results and whether they've been awarded course endorsements, a certificate endorsement, or university entrance. PPTA acting president Chris Abercrombie told Tim Dower that students should see what happens and be proud of the work they've put in. He says there's

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3:05

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the decision to...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

The Justice Minister is standing firm on the Government's decision to rule out lowering the voting age. Reducing the age from 18 to 16 is one of 140 final recommendations just released by the Independent Electoral Review. Advocates say they're incredibly disappointed the Government is rejecting the idea. But Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Tim Dower that keeping the voting age at 18 is appropriate. He says it aligns with the system treating people younger than 18 very differently to those

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4:55

Gareth Hughes: Former Green Party MP on Golriz...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

It's being suggested that a systemic, cultural problem exists with the abuse politicians face. Golriz Ghahraman resigned from parliament yesterday after three allegations of shoplifting, claiming work stress has affected her mental health. Green Party co-leader James Shaw says she faced continuous sexual and physical threats. Former Green MP Gareth Hughes told Tim Dower that the abuse Ghahraman received was horrific. He says when he was a politician he got a little bit of abuse, but as a

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4:43

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/16

Dairy prices are continuing to rise. Overall prices are up 2.3% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, the fourth consecutive rise this summer. Prices are down about a third from the record high reached in March 2022 but up about a quarter on the low reached in August last year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says told Tim Dower that it's a positive sign. He says the index is now at its highest level in almost 12 months, which points to some kind of recovery. LISTEN

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3:20

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on British Defence...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/15

The British Defence Secretary is urging the country to prepare for further wars as global conflicts continue to escalate. Secretary Grant Shapps is saying that they are in a “pre-war phase”, and Britain should prepare for wars involving China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran to erupt in the next five years. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that he’s been urging other European nations to “pull their weight” and increase the NATO alliance target that goes into military spending. He said

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4:30

Ang Jury: Women's Refuge CEO on the increasing number...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/15

The number of family harm incidents is continuing to rise, with authorities concerned about a potential summer spike. The numbers over the past decade have almost doubled, with about 200,000 reports over 2023. Women's Refuge Chief Executive Ang Jury told Tim Dower that violence tends to increase around Christmas and New Years, as more people are home and spending lots money to try make the period special. She says people also party a lot, and while none of these things cause family violence,

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4:18

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Economist on banks cutting...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/15

Better news for mortgage holders, with Kiwibank the latest bank to cut home loan rates. It's also reducing term deposit rates following a decrease in wholesale rates for banks. Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen says these lower rates for banks are still not being fully passed on to customers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

Richard Beddie: Exercise New Zealand CEO on only 46%...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/15

Concerning data on the numbers of Kiwis who exercise as obesity rates soar. Figures released by the Ministry of Health reveal only 46% of adults are meeting global exercise guidelines, down 5% from the year prior. Exercise New Zealand's Richard Beddie told Tim Dower that it's a growing health crisis which needs immediate action. He says we're the worst western country in the world in this area. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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