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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Dr Angus Chambers: GP on rising measles cases and WHO's warning to New Zealand
Last year the World Health Organisation warned New Zealand about the "alarming" gap in its measles immunisation. Today news of two more measles cases in New Zealand...
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Trump slams Canada with more tariffs after negative ad airs
During the first game of the baseball World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays the province of Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad. The...
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Geopolitical analyst talks ahead of possible Luxon and Trump encounter
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Malaysia this morning, along with other world leaders, for the start of the East Asia Summit. US President Donald Trump...
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Singer Lou'ana talks to Andrew Dickens about her new album 'Disco Witch'
Auckland-based Samoan artist Lou'ana Whitney Pereira, who performs under her first name, chats to Andrew Dickens about her upcoming album titled 'Disco Witch'. The...
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Soul and R&B musician Deva Mahal talks about her new single 'South Coast'
Hawaiian soul and R&B musician Deva Mahal joins Andrew Dickens to discuss her new single ‘South Coast’. Deva Mahal is the daughter of legendary Blues Singer Taj...
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Digital scams are down, but not out says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson
The Department of Internal Affairs' Digital Messaging Transparency Report shows reports of text scams fell by 62 percent between 2023 and 2024. It seized almost...
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Super Rugby CEO says 'law innovation' has boosted the game's popularity
The Crusaders take on the Chiefs in the Super Rugby final held in Christchurch tomorrow night. With nearly half the games decided by 7 points or less, the recent...
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PM expected to 'set the record straight' in China over Cook Islands dispute
An International Relations Expert says the Prime Minister will set the record straight in China regarding the pause on Cook Island aid funding. Foreign Minister...
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China Council Executive director says PM's meeting with Xi Jinping will be 'more than pleasantries'
Prime Minister Chris Luxon’s trip to China looks to be successful so far as it reaches its conclusion today. Chris Luxon is due to meet President Xi Jinping this...
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Murray Olds: Should the Australian government raise GST?
The Australian Government has faced calls to update its tax system to pay off its national debt. The Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said he won’t ‘rule in...
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Trump gives himself "two week deadline" on Israel-Iran involvement
The US President has set himself a two-week deadline to decide on US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Hundreds have been injured and killed over the past...
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Black Fern's player appointed NZ Order of Merit: 'I can't believe it'
Black Fern's player Portia Woodham Wickliffe has become an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to rugby. She entered the record books last...
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'Our children are our future': Suzy Cato receives King's Birthday Weekend honour
Known for her bright smile, catchy songs, and helping Kiwi kids socialise, speak and count, TV host Suzy Cato is now an officer of the New Zealand order of Merit. She...
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Dai Henwood awarded order of merit: 'I've been dealt a lot of hard cards'
Comedian Dai Henwood has been honoured as an officer of the New Zealand order of merit. It comes as he's battling stage-four bowel cancer. He talks to Andrew Dickens...
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'Too much red tape': David Seymour steps into role as Deputy PM
New Zealand has a new Deputy Prime Minister. ACT Leader David Seymour has officially been sworn in, taking over from New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. He...
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'Huge honour': Sistema founder receives King's Birthday Weekend honour
The founder of plastics storage container business Sistema Plastics Brendan Lindsay has been appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Formal warnings rise by 600 percent
The Government's celebrating Kāinga Ora seeing a 600 percent rise in warnings under a new tenant crackdown. Sixty-three Kāinga Ora tenancies have been terminated...
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United States facing 'decade-high' number of measles cases
The United States is battling a measles outbreak as the disease surges across the country. Experts are saying a post-covid anti-vaccine movement is contributing...
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US urges Australia to up its defence spending
The US is trying to convince Australia to lift its defence spending “as soon as possible.” US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a rise of 3.5 percent....
