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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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6:10

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on the Royal...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

A Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Bondi terrorist attacks is beginning, examining antisemitism and social cohesion. Gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish event at the popular Sydney beach last month. Australia's Prime Minister has asked former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead the Commonwealth Inquiry, with a report expected back by year's end. Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Andrew Dickens the report will give recommendations regarding law enforcement, border control,

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5:44

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the shooting of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

Hundreds are protesting in Minneapolis after and Immigrations and Customs or ICE officer shot and killed a woman. The 37-year-old was protesting against the Trump administration's crack down on immigration in the Minnesota city. The city’s mayor is calling it reckless, unnecessary, and demanding ICE leave Minneapolis. But federal officials are backing the agent, claiming the woman attempted to run over the officer. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens the video footage contradicts

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9:02

Adam Duritz: Counting Crows Frontman on the band's 30...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

When it comes to California rock, no one does it quite like Counting Crows. They’ve sold more than 20 million albums, captivating listeners with their soulful sound and roof-raising live performances. They’ve returned to tour the world 30 years after their global explosion, and they’re kicking it off in 2026 with a March show in Auckland. Adam Duritz, founding member and frontman, told Andrew Dickens one of the things keeping them going after 30 years is “bloody-minded stubbornness”. “I dreamed of

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4:28

Mike: Victim of the Manage My Heath data breach on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

It’s been ten days since Manage My Health was the victim of a data breach that involved over 100,000 Kiwis. Last night the company confirmed that half of the affected patients had been contacted, leaving tens of thousands of people still uncertain. Meanwhile, it’s been revealed that the Privacy Commission was aware of the security vulnerabilities as of six months ago. One of those who had his data leaked, Mike told Andrew Dickens his concern is less about his medical information being leaked, but

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6:12

Summer with the Mayors: Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

One of the country’s fastest growing economies, Christchurch has well and truly bounced back since the earthquakes. Mayor Phil Mauger called in for a chat about the city’s growth and what’s to come in the future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:15

Penny Simmonds: MP pays tribute to the late Sir Tim...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

Sir Tim Shadbolt went to great lengths to help others. He was a great New Zealand character and one of our longest-serving mayors, with terms in Waitakere and Invercargill. He died yesterday, aged 78. He's being remembered as making people proud to be from Invercargill. MP Penny Simmonds told Andrew Dickens he was a compassionate man, and recalls when a Chinese student died in a car accident. She says he jumped straight on a plane to Dunedin to meet her to support the overseas family and was always

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2:43

Louisa Hawkes: Project Jonah Volunteer Manager on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/08

The large majority of about 50 pilot whales stranded across Farewell Spit near Nelson have returned to sea. DOC and Project Jonah crew have returned to the site of yesterday's stranding, helping cool the creatures in the rising sun. Some mammals appear to still be stuck on the high tide line, with only a small window of time to get them out to deeper water. Project Jonah Volunteer Manager Louisa Hawkes told Andrew Dickens they've had a tough night. She says that six whales died overnight, but 15 are

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5:06

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK helping the US...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

The US says it's seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers – one vessel in the Caribbean and a Russian-flagged vessel in the North Atlantic. The UK military supported the seizure of the second. Russia says the tanker was only temporarily flagged to Russia, but no state has the right to use force against properly registered vessels in other countries' jurisdictions. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Andrew Dickens the response from Russia was more moderate than expected. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:48

Jo McKenna: Europe Correspondent on the fire at Swiss...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

Parents are demanding the detention of the owners of a Swiss bar that burst into flames at New Year, killing 40 people and injuring more than 100. Most victims of the blaze at Le Constellation were teens. Local authorities say the bar hadn’t had safety checks, investigations, or audits for five years. Europe Correspondent Jo McKenna told Andrew Dickens the French managers of the bar are being investigated for murder and arson. She says prosecutors and police say they’re not a flight risk, but there

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10:30

Liv Mackay: Black Foils Strategist and Sailor ahead...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

The Black Foils are “hungry” for a win in this year’s SailGP. The event returns to Auckland this February, setting sale in Waitematā Harbour. Liv Mackay is the team’s strategist, reading the wind, calling the moves, and helping steer our team to the front of the pack. She told Andrew Dickens it’s about performing in that final, and they haven’t quite performed yet. But, Mackay said, they’re ready to fight for it this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

Summer with the Mayors: Tasman District Mayor Tim King

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

Last year saw the Tasman dealing with the aftermath of multiple floods, but where is the district at now? Mayor Tim King joined Andrew Dickens for a chat about the impact the weather events had on the area, and what things are looking like for the summer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:27

Lara Courtenay: Weightless Clinic Bariatric Physician...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

Weight loss drugs may not be the silver bullet for obesity we hoped they would be. The popularity of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is continuing to rise as more and more turn to the drugs in order to drop weight. But patients are reporting that the hunger returns after they stop taking the medications, and many return to their previous weight within a few years. The Weightless Clinic Bariatric Physician Dr Lara Courtenay told Andrew Dickens that no matter how you lose weight, whether through

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7:00

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukraine Ambassador to New...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky's looking for further commitment on security guarantees after European nations have signed security declarations in Paris. The UK and France yesterday made a commitment to defend Ukraine at a meeting attended by 35 nations. Ukraine Ambassador to New Zealand and Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko told Andrew Dickens this hinges on the US. He says American leadership's instrumental – Ukraine can't achieve peace without US commitment to European security. LISTEN

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5:16

Luke Bradford: College of GPs President on the data...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

More details are emerging about data compromised in the Manage My Health portal breach. The privately-owned platform has started notifying affected GP clinics. College of GPs President Luke Bradford says much of the information is eight to nine years old. He told Andrew Dickens Northland appears to be the most-affected region. Bradford says although it doesn't have anything to do with Whangārei Hospital, it seems be predominantly files out of its systems. He told Dickens they mostly don't appear to

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4:34

Miles Stratford: Safe and Healthy Homes Solutions...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/07

There are hopes new meth-contamination statistics will quell concerns. Meth-testing company Safe and Healthy Home Solutions says it picked up detectable residue in about half of properties it tested between 2023 and 2025. Safe and Healthy Homes Solutions Director Miles Stratford told Andrew Dickens most have a very low level of contamination, which won't have much impact on wellbeing. He says the most contamination is in places where meth was manufactured. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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5:24

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US' actions...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/06

US taxpayers could be on the hook to subsidise the rebuilding of Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. The US launched strikes over the weekend and took President Nicolas Maduro into custody, shipping him back to New York under duress and detaining him on drug-trafficking charges. It’s pressuring Venezuela to end drug smuggling and let in American oil companies. US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of the US subsidising energy companies for the rebuilding of the country's oil production and

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9:41

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party Co-Leader on the polls,...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/06

Despite a wobble in the polls last year, Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick thinks the party is in a good place. Over this term the party's reached as high as 15% in some surveys, but it dropped to 7% in the last 1News Verian poll of 2025. Swarbrick told Andrew Dickens she’s proud of the plans they’ve put on the table and thinks they’re in a really good place going into election year. She says New Zealanders have agency, and so they shouldn’t just watch the polls and think that’s their future

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5:31

Summer with the Mayors: Thames-Coromandel District...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/06

The days of cyclone recovery are over, and the Coromandel is open for business this summer. Thames-Coromandel District Mayor Peter Revell joined for a chat about the region’s recovery, rates, and all the gorgeous places you can visit on your summer roadtrip. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:13

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the proposed closure...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2026/01/06

Retail New Zealand's Chief Executive says the closure of Australian retailer EB Games would have a wide-reaching impact. The Australian video-game retailer's proposing shutting its 38 New Zealand stores and its Distribution Centre. Staff reportedly have until Monday to feed back on the plan. Retail NZ's Carolyn Young told Andrew Dickens the retail climate's been really challenging over the past few years. She says losing EB is not a small thing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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