Holiday Breakfast
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Listen for 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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"We have our own path": Rocket Lab finds its strength in innovative thinking
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...
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"Work in progress": Did Parliament's behavioural standards slip in 2024?
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,...
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SailGP: Auckland awaits a high-speed race with debut of new boats
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...
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Tim Beveridge: The legacy of Joe Biden and his final address
Well, it’s all over bar the shouting for President Joe Biden, having given his final address where he outlined his record while also sounding a warning of a wealthy...
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LA wildfires 'very difficult to extinguish' due to complex environment, weather
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...
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Settled weather expected for Auckland's blockbuster weekend
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...
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Banks cut home loan rates, jockey for market position
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...
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"We knew it was coming": Govt focuses on targeted support as NCEA pass rate drops
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...
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"Pretty tough": Chlöe Swarbrick reflects on the Green's 2024
The Green Party had a rough time in 2024, dealing with their fair share of scandals and tragedies. From Darleen Tana’s dramatic exit and Golriz Ghahraman’s shoplifting...
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Police touched by support ahead of Lyn Fleming's funeral
Police officer Lyn Fleming's life will be remembered at a full police funeral today in Nelson. She died after she was run over while carrying out patrols in the...
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Should NZ increase its Defence spending? ACT says yes
The ACT Party argues the re-election of Donald Trump is another reason for New Zealand to ramp up its Defence spend. It's proposing an investment of at least 2%...
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"You can't just rely on BMI": Report recommends new diagnostic criteria for obesity
An overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed could be on the way. The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has made recommendations that diagnosis is focused on measures...
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Tim Beveridge: Today we farewell Lyn Fleming
Today is the day of the funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, the police officer who as we all know was tragically killed in the course of duty just two hours...
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Confidence in job availability begins to grow, survey finds
Another sign of hope on the horizon for jobseekers. The latest quarterly Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index has risen for the first time in over...
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Ceasefire terms reportedly the same as rejected May deal
Celebrations in the streets of Israel and Gaza, with reports of ceasefire being reached. More than 46-thousand people have been killed in the region and nearly...
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Businesses optimistic for 2025 after rough December quarter
Businesses are feeling optimistic they could be in for a better 2025. The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion from the Institute of Economic Research reveals...
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"That's the challenge of humanity": Ziggy Alberts calls for change in new song
Ziggy Alberts is as dedicated to song-writing as they come. The Australian musician picked up the guitar when he was 17, releasing his first EP the following year...
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Aid workers optimistic for a "more durable" ceasefire agreement in Gaza
A humanitarian worker says a ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed, with negotiations reaching the final stages. The conflict has killed more than 46-thousand...
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'Minor law change' will see minors barred from all Lotto products
It's thought consistency is key as the Government moves to ban all under 18s from buying all Lotto products. Currently, only Instant Kiwi products have an age limit. Internal...
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Tim Beveridge: Could this finally be a ceasefire?
It looks like we’re getting closer to an Israel/Hamas ceasefire agreement involving the release of hundreds of Palestinians and some but not all hostages, which,...
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"No end to the winds": LA still under siege from wildfires
LA officials say the destruction caused by the deadly wildfires is "massive", "unimaginable" and unprecedented. Firefighters are a long way off containing the largest...
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Students urged not to worry about "one bad result" with NCEA results due
It's likely to be an anxious morning for 160-thousand secondary school students, who soon receive their NCEA exam results. NZQA will upload the outcomes online,...
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"Barely possible" to contain embers in LA wildfires
Intense winds are once again fanning the flames of the LA wildfires. Newstalk ZB's California correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Beveridge it comes as officials...
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Airline seeks to limit pre-flight boozing
There’s a push to limit the amount of alcohol international passengers can drink before flights. Budget airline Ryanair is asking European aviation authorities...
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Treaty Principles debate is "not about race", Seymour says
David Seymour’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill has faced a fair bit of opposition since its introduction. The ACT Leader says it comes from two main camps,...
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Report reveals significant trauma rates of Kiwi children
Almost all Kiwi children experience significant trauma before the age of 10. That's the finding of new Auckland University research, published in the European Journal...
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Kiwi classic scores high on worst foods list
A Kiwi classic has been scorned. The Marmite and chip sandwich has been named the 17th worst food in the world in Taste Atlas’ annual ranking. Although the sandwich...
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Tim Beveridge: My thoughts on the need for rugby reform
I’m sometimes a bit hesitant to weigh in on issues around sport because I am more of a fair-weather friend these days. Paul Lewis’s report in the New Zealand Herald...
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Unemployment expected to rise despite slight increase to filled jobs - economist
The economy may be starting to turn a corner, but it could be a slow turn. Stats NZ figures show the number of filled jobs increased 0.3% in November – the first...
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Strong winds set to hamper LA's firefighting efforts
There are fears fire crews will see setbacks in the efforts to contain the LA wildfires, with strong winds forecast in the hours ahead. Thousands of firefighters...
