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Holiday Breakfast
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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Why you'll see hospitality surcharges today
Surcharges will be appearing on some hospitality bills today as we observe the Monday-ised Waitangi Day. Waitangi Day fell on Saturday, but it is being recognised...
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Australia set to introduce vaccination certificates for international travel
It's "highly likely" vaccination certificates will be required for international travel, Australia's Federal Minister for Government Services said Sunday. "There...
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New report shows which regions and jobs will likely be hit hardest by Covid-19
The Queenstown-Lakes District is expected to be New Zealand's worst-hit region when it comes to the economic cost of Covid-19. Newly released figures show the region...
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New Zealand urged to do more to end coup in Myanmar
Tens of thousands of people have hit the streets in Myanmar to protest the military coup there. Leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained by the country's military,...
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Shark expert says more people in the water is leading to more sightings
A shark expert believes more people being in the water is the likely reason behind the number of shark sightings this summer. Swimmers at an East Auckland beach...
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Seafarers say overloaded MIQ system treats them unfairly
Seafarers are finding they are caught in a snag when it comes to booking space in the managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities and want change. They are...
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The tennis crowd: players thrive with fans back in Australia
Novak Djokovic was about to respond to a question about Australian Open crowds when he paused, thought for a moment, and then asked an official if fans were still...
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US: Covid-19 numbers are improving, but experts fear over Super Bowl gatherings
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are getting better across much of the United States. But that progress could quickly reverse if people celebrate the Superbowl...
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Women who gave birth in lockdown felt 'abandoned, alone and devastated'
Nearly half of women who gave birth during lockdown at a major DHB left hospital sooner than they wanted - fuelling a rise in those readmitted with complications. "I...
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Minister considers law change over Covid tracing app data privacy
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has asked officials for advice on potential law changes that could address lingering privacy worries with the NZ Covid Tracer...
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Super Bowl 2021: Everything you need to know
Fluff up your favourite recliner and get ready to drown the piercing shriek of reality in a warm bowl of nacho cheese: It's Super Bowl time again! Yes, you cannot...
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Summer Weekends: Alex Bartle on how to have a good night's sleep during summer
Most people are back at work now, while the return to school is fast approaching for many children. And the adjustment to get back on your regular body clock has...
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Summer Weekends: Niki Bezzant answers questions on menopause
Many of us may think that menopause is something that only happens to older women, but the symptoms can start for some women as early as their 30s. Wellbeing and...
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Summer Weekends: Jude Walter on how to stay 'brain fit'
The holidays are already over for many of us, and that means we need to get our brains back in working order for the year ahead. However, there is a need to find...
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DHB's using ethnicity to decide criteria for low-cost contraception
Some GPs are making decisions on who should get cheap contraception, and who doesn't. The New Zealand Medical Journal says Māori and Pacific women are being targeted...
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Harper Finn performs his single 'Dance Away These Days' live in studio
2020 was an incredible year for Kiwi singer-songwriter Harper Finn, who is the son of Tim and nephew of Neil Finn. His single 'Dance Away These Days' is getting...
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Brisbane quarantine hotel evacuated as six cases are linked to cluster
A woman who tested positive for the highly contagious strain of COVID-19 was able to leave quarantine at Brisbane's Hotel Grand Chancellor to go to hospital with...
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Hidden Spots: Rakiura museum in Stewart Island
Our final stop on the Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast road trip is Stewart Island. Last month, the Rakiura Museum on Stewart Island moved to a brand new purpose built...
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President Trump stays silent during second impeachment
His place in the history books rewritten, President Donald Trump endured his second impeachment largely alone and silent. For more than four years, Trump has dominated...
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New power deal lifts the threat of Tiwai Point closure
Rio Tinto and the Government will continue to negotiate terms which could trade transmission relief for a plan to remediate the site of the Tiwai Point aluminium...
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All you need to know ahead of the Prada Cup
After months of drama, controversy and preparation, racing for the America's Cup is finally set to kickoff with the start of the Prada Cup. Organised by the Challenger...
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Government to allow 1000 overseas students into New Zealand
The Government will allow 1000 foreign students to enter the country from April as part of the recovery plan for international education, it has been announced. Education...
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Trump's wall of Republican support breaks during impeachment vote
The unbreakable wall of Republican support that encouraged and enabled Donald Trump's norm-shattering presidency cracked on Wednesday. A group of 10 House Republicans...
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Dogs recruited to help stop kauri dieback around Auckland
Dogs have been recruited to help stop kauri dieback spreading to the islands around Auckland. Two sniffer dogs have graduated from a Conservation Dog Programme...
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Italy passes 80,000 deaths from Covid-19
Italy has now passed 80,000 deaths from Covid-19. It comes as the World Health Organisation is warning the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic may be tougher than...
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