Holiday Breakfast
Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast.
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.
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
'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...
-
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...
-
'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...
-
'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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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....
-
Lisa Crawley: 'People appreciate the honesty of a dream'
Indie-pop artist Lisa Crawley makes portraying vulnerability in song writing seem effortless. She's built a career as a multi-instrumentalist, in demand session...
-
Kevin Jenkins: Why cottage cheese is taking over the internet
Social media's latest obsession is ... cottage cheese! High protein, low calorie recipes with the ingredient at its centre are going viral. Sales are now through...
-
Penny Simmonds: Trade industry has been 'crying out' for reform
The Government is taking action on calls made from those in the trade industry. Experts will now be able to run things in their own way as an overhaul of apprenticeships...
-
James McDowell: Industry-led apprenticeships won't cripple polytechnics
Industry owned and industry-led apprenticeships are on their way back. The Government's announced an overhaul of vocational training after widespread criticism of...
-
Sir Buck Shelford: Anzac soldiers 'gave up their lives for New Zealand'
RSA National President Buck Shelford talks to Tim Beveridge about Anzac Day. They discuss the Government's amendments to the Anzac Act, Anzac services and the Dawn...
-
Tim Beveridge: Our justice system doesn't deter violence
It seems like far too often we’re reading a new headline about another violent crime — another murder. And it’s hard to keep up. But every now and again, a crime...
-
Keith Price: Police can now 'react immediately' to gang conflict
A gang conflict warrant has been issued in the Hawke's Bay after shots were fired at homes in Wairoa on Tuesday, then again in Napier yesterday. It will give Police...
-
Australia minister: 'We can't rely on the US anymore'
A defence minister's highlighting the importance of an alliance with the United States amid global tensions. Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie says the country's...
-
Richard Arnold: Trumps plea to Putin a 'signal moment of his presidency'
The deadliest attacks in months hit Kyiv yesterday. US President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, "Vladimir, STOP!" after Russia sent 70 missiles and 145 drones...
-
Emily Ansell: 'Thousands of litres of contaminated water' after Auckland fire
Aucklanders air and water quality could be impacted after a fire broke out at an industrial business on the North Shore. People have been told to keep windows and...
-
Tim Beveridge: Peace can't be taken for granted
I’ve been doing talk radio for a while now and so I took a look back at what I’ve said on past Anzac Days. And I noticed that each year has a slightly different...
-
Cameron Luxton: Bill to relax restricted trading hours passes first reading
This could be the final Easter weekend of not knowing what's open and not what's not and when and when you can drink something and when you can't. That's because...
-
Shane Henderson: 'MetService stepped up' after initial delay
As severe weather has battered the North Island, the timeliness of weather warnings and alerts have again come under question. 0:03Auckland councillors and independent...
-
Jimmy Rushton: Ukraine claim Easter truce wasn't upheld
Russia and Ukraine are both accusing each other of breaking a 30-hour "Easter truce". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Russia's President Vladimir Putin's...
-
Bob McMurray: 'Bizzare' penalty for Liam Lawson in Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
For the second Formula One race in a row, Liam Lawson’s chances were dashed by a time penalty, as the Kiwi finished 12th at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Oscar Piatri...
