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Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Tim Dower and Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast.
Tim delivers 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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Reserve Bank replaces outgoing MPC members in staff shake-up
Big changes for the Reserve Bank, as it appoints new members to its Monetary Policy Committee. University of Auckland macroeconomics professor Prasanna Gai and former...
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Elliot Smith: An Easter victory for the Warriors
The Warriors played in front of a sold-out crowd at Auckland's own Mt Smart stadium- and were rewarded with a win. Despite a leg injury taking down Luke Metcalf...
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Warriors CEO thanks events team and staff after sold-out crowd witnesses team victory
The Warriors have made it two wins in a row, after beating the Newcastle Knights 20-12 at a sold-out Mount Smart. Jackson Ford, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Marcelo...
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'A long time coming': EV and plug-in hybrid users no longer exempt from road user charges
Less money in the wallets of EV owners, but more money in the budget for fixing our roads. Owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids are no longer exempt from road user...
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King Charles makes first major public appearance since cancer diagnosis
King Charles has shaken hands with members of the public, in his first significant public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer. He's attended the annual...
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Auckland Property Investors' Federation VP cites slow tribunal process as unpaid rent piles up
Current Tenancy Tribunal processes are failing to get some tenants to pay what they owe. The Herald's Open Justice reports landlords have been chasing $1.3 million...
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New Auckland industrial development aims to be a hub for sustainable distribution
There's hope a $100 million industrial complex under construction in Auckland will create a new standard for sustainable goods distribution. Argosy Property's 3.5...
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'Imbalanced': Wānaka Business Chamber defends supermarkets staying open during Easter
Easter trading rules are back in the spotlight, with two Wānaka supermarkets facing potential fines for remaining open throughout the long weekend. So-called 'non-essential...
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ACT's David Seymour defends reduced minimum wage increase as Govt cash boost kicks in
The Associate Finance Minister says the minimum wage isn't designed to be a way of raising income, and the Government has to consider its effect on employers. The...
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New evidence surfaces in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
Days before judgement was set to be handed down, Australian broadcaster Network 10 has new evidence to add to Bruce Lehrmann's case. The network has applied to submit...
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Baltimore bridge collapse: White House sinks millions into bridge repairs
Work is underway to rebuild Baltimore Key Bridge, which collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship last week. The White House has poured millions of into fixing the...
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Roman Travers: What does it say about us if we can't handle the shops being closed?
Every year, Easter pops up with the ubiquitous confusion around which shops are open and when over the Easter period. There are two reasons for this- one being so...
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'The Imperfects' bring comedy and "a bit of vulnerability" to kiwi audiences
After a hugely successful year over the ditch, comedian Ryan Shelton is bringing his podcast 'Imperfect' to kiwi audiences in the form of a live show. Every episode...
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"You want to bring joy": Simple Minds lead singer on performing and their upcoming Summer Tour
Don’t You (Forget About Me), Alive And Kicking, Belfast Child, all well-known songs from one of the UK’s most successful rock bands: Simple Minds. Fans will have...
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Govt unlikely to have "the luxury of time" to solve Interislander issue
The Maritime Union wants the Government to take the mega-ferry project off the chopping block in the wake of legal action against Interislander's operators. Maritime...
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Australian unlawful termination case reaches a stalemate
Mediation in the unlawful termination case between the ABC and Antoinette Lattouf has hit a stalemate. Just before Christmas Lattouf was given a one-week contract...
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"Endless bungling, cascading failures" in the handling of the Uvalde shooting
It’s a series of major failures that should not have happened. The US Department of Justice has released its report into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School...
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More bang for your buck as food prices start to slow
Food prices look to be cooling, potentially bringing some relief to consumers. Stats NZ's latest figures show annual food price inflation's fallen to 4.8%, its...
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Can Devon Conway turn things around for the match against Pakistan?
Black Caps coach Gary Stead's backing Devon Conway's class to re-emerge after a lean run with the bat in T-20 cricket internationals. The opener's been dismissed...
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Civil Defence on standby in West Coast, civilians "know the drill"
Civil Defence staff are standing by on the West Coast as heavy rain rolls in. The wet weather is expected to batter Westland and the Grey Districts, with the worst...
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"Not a platform for politicians": PM skips National Unity Hui
The Māori Development Minister is defending the Prime Minister's decision to skip a gathering organised by the Māori King. The National Unity Hui is expected to...
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"A game of chess on a bike": Aaron Gate on taking gold in the World Championships
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....
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UK's controversial Rwanda bill seems to be floundering
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...
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ACT's new bill aims to make Easter "an enjoyable time for everybody"
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...
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Concerns raised over housing conditions, people living in squalor
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...