The Latest from Audio https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ NZME 2024-03-29T10:49:42.660Z en Ryan Shelton: Comedian and host of 'Imperfect' on the podcast and bringing the live show to New Zealand https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ryan-shelton-comedian-and-host-of-imperfect-on-the-podcast-and-bringing-the-live-show-to-new-zealand/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ryan-shelton-comedian-and-host-of-imperfect-on-the-podcast-and-bringing-the-live-show-to-new-zealand/ 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 Shelton, Hugh van Cuylenburg, and Josh van Culenburg are joined by a guest for a chat about how “perfectly imperfect” people are, raking in over a million downloads a month.   Shelton told Tim Dower that their main motivation for the podcast is creating a safe space for people to tell their stories.  The live show, he said, is raw vulnerability.   Recording the podcast has a sense of safety, as they can edit the content if it goes awry. When it comes to a live show, there’s no editing, and no taking anything back.  ‘The Imperfects’, Shelton explains, is a comedy show with a bit of vulnerability wedged in.   LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T00:05:00.000Z Jim Kerr: Founding member and Lead Singer for Simple Minds on their Summer Concert tour https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jim-kerr-founding-member-and-lead-singer-for-simple-minds-on-their-summer-concert-tour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jim-kerr-founding-member-and-lead-singer-for-simple-minds-on-their-summer-concert-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 the opportunity to hear these iconic songs live as the band take to the stage for their Summer Concert tour and New Zealand is the first stop.   The band formed in 1977, lead singer Jim Kerr telling Tim Dower that they dreamed it up themselves, no teachers or mentors in sight.  “It’ll end someday, but until that day comes along, we take such pride in giving a great account every time we go on stage.”  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T23:13:44.000Z Craig Harrison: Maritime Union of New Zealand Secretary on the charge filed against KiwiRail after an Interislander lost power in the Cook Strait https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/craig-harrison-maritime-union-of-new-zealand-secretary-on-the-charge-filed-against-kiwirail-after-an-interislander-lost-power-in-the-cook-strait/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/craig-harrison-maritime-union-of-new-zealand-secretary-on-the-charge-filed-against-kiwirail-after-an-interislander-lost-power-in-the-cook-strait/ 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 NZ, the entity which oversees safety on our seas, has filed a charge on health and safety grounds against KiwiRail.  The charge relates to the Kaitaki incident, where roughly a year ago the ship lost power in Cook Strait with hundreds of passengers on board.  Craig Harrison, Secretary for the Maritime Union, told Tim Dower that it’s unlikely that we’ll get the luxury of time when it comes to replacing the ships.   He said that initially the plan was to retire the current vessels by mid-2025 or the end of 2026, replaced with new ships specifically designed to sail in heavier weather with more frequency.   Those plans have now been kicked for touch, Harrison said, until the Government finds another solution.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T22:27:34.000Z Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the unlawful termination case between ABC and Antoinette Lattouf https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-the-unlawful-termination-case-between-abc-and-antoinette-lattouf/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-the-unlawful-termination-case-between-abc-and-antoinette-lattouf/ 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 to present the morning program on the ABC radio station in Sydney.   She was fired after three days, according to ABC she defied instructions and made a controversial post about Gaza on social media.  Lattouf maintains that she is a victim of racism and was fired because of her Lebanese heritage.   Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower that nine newspapers have added fuel to the fire with the claim that an outfit called Lawyers for Israel effectively bullied ABC into removing her.  ABC denies this claim, and an agreement was unable to be reached.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T22:03:37.000Z Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Department of Justice report into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-department-of-justice-report-into-the-mass-shooting-at-robb-elementary-school-in-uvalde-texas/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-department-of-justice-report-into-the-mass-shooting-at-robb-elementary-school-in-uvalde-texas/ 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 in Uvalde, Texas in 2022.  For over an hour, 33 students and three of their teachers, many of whom were shot, were trapped in a room with an active shooter while law enforcement remained outside.   In the end 21 people lost their lives.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that the incident was rife with misinformation and lack of preparation.  There are 273 recommendations in the lengthy report.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T20:53:14.000Z Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest Stats NZ data on food prices, rent, and inflation https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-the-latest-stats-nz-data-on-food-prices-rent-and-inflation/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-the-latest-stats-nz-data-on-food-prices-rent-and-inflation/ 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 lowest level in two years.  Grocery inflation fell notably, increasing by only 5.4% compared to the 11% increase from 2021 to 2022.  Meat only rose 2.3% last year.  Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Tim Dower that a number of other inputs have begun to move into a better position as well, such as international airfares dropping by 15% compared to this time last year.  One area of concern, he said, was rental properties.  Rent on new rental properties is up by 7% across the country, accelerating quickly with the increasing population growth.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T19:49:36.000Z Gary Stead: Black Caps Coach ahead of the penultimate T20 match against Pakistan https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/gary-stead-black-caps-coach-ahead-of-the-penultimate-t20-match-against-pakistan/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/gary-stead-black-caps-coach-ahead-of-the-penultimate-t20-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 for a duck, 20 and seven in the three matches against Pakistan.  It follows a three match T-20 series in England last year where he failed to score double figures.  Stead's been asked what Conway needs to do to turn things around.  The penultimate match of the series against Pakistan is tonight in Christchurch.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T19:13:20.000Z Te Aroha Cook: West Coast Civil Defence Spokesperson on the heavy rain set to hit the West Coast https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/te-aroha-cook-west-coast-civil-defence-spokesperson-on-the-heavy-rain-set-to-hit-the-west-coast/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/te-aroha-cook-west-coast-civil-defence-spokesperson-on-the-heavy-rain-set-to-hit-the-west-coast/ 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 arriving around midday between Otira and inland from Haast.  West Coast Civil Defence Te Aroha Cook told Tim Dower that staff have been deployed to emergency operation centres in Westland, Greymouth, Franz Joseph, and Haast, to manage any escalations in the situation.  She says councils will consider a declaration if more resources are required.  Cook says locals know the drill, and they're working to ensure tourists are aware of the risk areas.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T18:59:56.000Z Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister defends Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's decision to skip the National Unity Hui https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/tama-potaka-maori-development-minister-defends-prime-minister-christopher-luxons-decision-to-skip-the-national-unity-hui/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/tama-potaka-maori-development-minister-defends-prime-minister-christopher-luxons-decision-to-skip-the-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 bring thousands of people to Ngāruawāhia's Tūrangawaewae Marae tomorrow.  Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka told Tim Dower that it's his responsibility to go, but it's not a platform for politicians.  He says it's primarily for those interested in the direction of the country to come together.  ACT Party leader Davis Seymour has also said he won't be attending.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-18T18:39:09.000Z Aaron Gate: Kiwi Cyclist on taking gold in the Cycling World Championships and preparing for the Olympics https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/aaron-gate-kiwi-cyclist-on-taking-gold-in-the-cycling-world-championships-and-preparing-for-the-olympics/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/aaron-gate-kiwi-cyclist-on-taking-gold-in-the-cycling-world-championships-and-preparing-for-the-olympics/ 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.   Glasgow was the first time that all cycling events together in one location for what was deemed a ‘Super Worlds.’  Gate took gold in the points race, telling Dower that it was a race he had wanted to win for a very long time.   “I wanted to be able to race with dominance.”   LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T22:19:32.000Z Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Rishi Sunak's attempt to compromise on the controversial Rwanda migration bill https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-rishi-sunaks-attempt-to-compromise-on-the-controversial-rwanda-migration-bill/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-rishi-sunaks-attempt-to-compromise-on-the-controversial-rwanda-migration-bill/ 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 they will continue to send migrants to Rwanda, but at the same time won’t circumvent the European Court of Human Rights if they try to stop them.  He faced enormous backlash, with 60 members of his own party voting against him.  UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that the bill will flounder as soon as the lawyers get a hold of it.  He said that in a years' time, he’d be astonished if a single person has ended up in Rwanda as a consequence of the policy.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T21:36:48.000Z Cameron Luxton: ACT MP on why the Easter trading laws need to be overhauled https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/cameron-luxton-act-mp-on-why-the-easter-trading-laws-need-to-be-overhauled/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/cameron-luxton-act-mp-on-why-the-easter-trading-laws-need-to-be-overhauled/ 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 says forcing businesses to close doesn't make sense for a diverse modern nation.  Luxton told Tim Dower that this is one of those small issues that lead to a big problem.  He said that currently there is confusion around the rules over the Easter period, and they don't allow people to enjoy their holiday break in the way they’d like.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T21:09:47.000Z Dr Johnathan Jarman: Public Health Communication Centre Research Lead on the number of people living in dirty and unsafe conditions https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/dr-johnathan-jarman-public-health-communication-centre-research-lead-on-the-number-of-people-living-in-dirty-and-unsafe-conditions/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/dr-johnathan-jarman-public-health-communication-centre-research-lead-on-the-number-of-people-living-in-dirty-and-unsafe-conditions/ 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 and Aged Concern networks, and every single one reported cases of people living in squalor.   It included homes cluttered in rubbish, infested by vermin, with decomposing food, and stench.  Research lead Johnathan Jarman says living in such clutter creates a variety of risks.   He says it creates tripping risks, delayed wound healing, and a fire risk.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T20:51:00.000Z Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent says Italy is pushing for an EU maritime security mission to deter Houthi threats https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-says-italy-is-pushing-for-an-eu-maritime-security-mission-to-deter-houthi-threats/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-says-italy-is-pushing-for-an-eu-maritime-security-mission-to-deter-houthi-threats/ Italy is pushing for an EU maritime security mission in the Red Sea following Houthi attacks.  A US mission is underway in the passage as countries hope for restoration of shipping.  Italy's Foreign Affairs Minister wants a decision by next Monday.  Newstalk ZB Italian correspondent Jo McKenna told Tim Dower that it would help deter Houthi threats but may not be as combative as the UK and US have been.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T19:58:33.000Z Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the 2% decrease in spending in December of 2023 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-the-2-decrease-in-spending-in-december-of-2023/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-the-2-decrease-in-spending-in-december-of-2023/ A challenging time may be coming for retailers.  Data released by Stats NZ has revealed a 2% fall in December’s spending compared to the month prior.   Spending on consumables such as groceries experienced the smallest fall at 0.1%, while things such as furniture and clothing are down by 2% and 2.9% respectively.  Infometrics Principal Economist, Brad Olsen, told Tim Dower that the data reflects that households are being more cautious with their spending.  He said the 1.6% increase in November was likely caused by early Christmas shopping.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T19:41:59.000Z Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor on the National Party caucus meeting happening this morning https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-the-national-party-caucus-meeting-happening-this-morning/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-the-national-party-caucus-meeting-happening-this-morning/ “Try to keep on the straight and narrow.”  That'll be one of the messages at the annual National Party caucus kicking off in Christchurch this morning.  On the agenda is issues such as how to act in a coalition and expectations for MPs.  Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan told Tim Dower that with many new MPs in the team, Christopher Luxon will be giving them the "hard word" about staying out of trouble.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T18:54:23.000Z Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the third consecutive drop in NCEA pass results being blamed on Covid https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/vaughan-couillault-secondary-principals-association-president-on-the-third-consecutive-drop-in-ncea-pass-results-being-blamed-on-covid/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/vaughan-couillault-secondary-principals-association-president-on-the-third-consecutive-drop-in-ncea-pass-results-being-blamed-on-covid/ After-effects of Covid-19 pandemic school decisions are being blamed for dropping NCEA results.   Provisional results indicate pass rates dropped for a third consecutive year.  Almost 50,000 students had accessed their results by late yesterday evening.  Secondary Principals' Association President Vaughan Couillault told Tim Dower that it's not entirely unexpected given the gaps in knowledge teachers have uncovered since Covid.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-17T18:42:33.000Z Ellesse Andrews: Kiwi Track Cyclist on her success in 2023 and what's next for 2024 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ellesse-andrews-kiwi-track-cyclist-on-her-success-in-2023-and-whats-next-for-2024/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ellesse-andrews-kiwi-track-cyclist-on-her-success-in-2023-and-whats-next-for-2024/ Ellesse Andrews is heading into the New Year with a lot of momentum behind her. The kiwi track cyclist is coming off the back of a massive win at the UCI Track Champions League, taking the crown for the Women's sprint.  "Looking back on it now," She told Dower. "It was a really crazy year." "It's a bit of a blur, so much was going on." Andrews said that, especially when it came to the final straight in the Championships, you're just trying to put every bit of your energy into your bike. "It's definitely nerve wracking coming down that final straight." With the 2024 Olympics looming on the horizon, Andrews told Dower that the coming months are going to fly by. LISTEN ABOVE 2024-01-16T22:11:31.000Z Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Victoria's Premier seeking advice on pill testing after the spate of overdoses https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-victorias-premier-seeking-advice-on-pill-testing-after-the-spate-of-overdoses/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-victorias-premier-seeking-advice-on-pill-testing-after-the-spate-of-overdoses/ Festival season has seen multiple drug overdoses in Australia, with some victims left in critical condition, and eight in induced comas.  Victoria’s Premier is seeking advice on pill testing, which is not currently legal in that state.   Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower that they’re looking for a way out of the corner they’ve painted themselves into.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T20:59:51.000Z Kirsten Corson: Drive Electric Chair on the Government's decision to implement road user charges for electric vehicles and hybrids https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/kirsten-corson-drive-electric-chair-on-the-governments-decision-to-implement-road-user-charges-for-electric-vehicles-and-hybrids/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/kirsten-corson-drive-electric-chair-on-the-governments-decision-to-implement-road-user-charges-for-electric-vehicles-and-hybrids/ A warning to the Government from one EV leader: if the Government doesn't put measures in place, the clean car market will slow right down.  It comes as the Government has confirmed that owners of EVs and Plug-in Hybrids will pay road user charges from April.  Drive Electric Chair Kirsten Corson told Tim Dower that the move will slow EV uptake —which is disappointing— and will have flow-on effects for New Zealand meeting its climate goals.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T20:04:37.000Z Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's quick turnaround from winning in Iowa to a defamation trial https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-donald-trumps-quick-turnaround-from-winning-in-iowa-to-a-defamation-trial/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-donald-trumps-quick-turnaround-from-winning-in-iowa-to-a-defamation-trial/ It's been a quick turnaround for Donald Trump, from a victory speech to defamation trial.   The former President has won a landslide victory in Iowa, the first vote in the Republican race to the White House.   US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that Trump is now in New York, where he's being sued for $10 million in defamation damages by E Jean Carroll for a second time, over statements he made in 2019.  The jury selection is underway.  Arnold says Trump wants to testify in his own defence and claims he doesn't know who she is.   Trump has previously been found liable for sexually abusing Carroll.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T19:52:42.000Z Chris Abercrombie: PPTA Acting President reminds students that their NCEA results aren't the end of the world https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/chris-abercrombie-ppta-acting-president-reminds-students-that-their-ncea-results-arent-the-end-of-the-world/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/chris-abercrombie-ppta-acting-president-reminds-students-that-their-ncea-results-arent-the-end-of-the-world/ Students are being urged to remember it's not the end of the world if they don't get the exam results that they wanted.   NCEA results will be released online today.   More than 160,000 students will be able to see their provisional results and whether they've been awarded course endorsements, a certificate endorsement, or university entrance.   PPTA acting president Chris Abercrombie told Tim Dower that students should see what happens and be proud of the work they've put in.   He says there's always plenty of options available for future education, training, and employment, and students should set up a plan for the future if they need.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T19:07:42.000Z Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the decision to rule out lowering the voting age to 16 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/paul-goldsmith-justice-minister-on-the-decision-to-rule-out-lowering-the-voting-age-to-16/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/paul-goldsmith-justice-minister-on-the-decision-to-rule-out-lowering-the-voting-age-to-16/ The Justice Minister is standing firm on the Government's decision to rule out lowering the voting age.  Reducing the age from 18 to 16 is one of 140 final recommendations just released by the Independent Electoral Review.  Advocates say they're incredibly disappointed the Government is rejecting the idea.  But Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Tim Dower that keeping the voting age at 18 is appropriate.  He says it aligns with the system treating people younger than 18 very differently to those regarded as adults.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T18:55:34.000Z Gareth Hughes: Former Green Party MP on Golriz Ghahraman's resignation and the abuse faced by female MPs https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/gareth-hughes-former-green-party-mp-on-golriz-ghahramans-resignation-and-the-abuse-faced-by-female-mps/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/gareth-hughes-former-green-party-mp-on-golriz-ghahramans-resignation-and-the-abuse-faced-by-female-mps/ It's being suggested that a systemic, cultural problem exists with the abuse politicians face.    Golriz Ghahraman resigned from parliament yesterday after three allegations of shoplifting, claiming work stress has affected her mental health.   Green Party co-leader James Shaw says she faced continuous sexual and physical threats.  Former Green MP Gareth Hughes told Tim Dower that the abuse Ghahraman received was horrific.   He says when he was a politician he got a little bit of abuse, but as a white man in Parliament he only got a fraction of what she got.   LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T18:46:16.000Z Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the 2.3% increase in Dairy Prices https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-the-23-increase-in-dairy-prices/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-on-the-23-increase-in-dairy-prices/ Dairy prices are continuing to rise.  Overall prices are up 2.3% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, the fourth consecutive rise this summer.  Prices are down about a third from the record high reached in March 2022 but up about a quarter on the low reached in August last year.  Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says told Tim Dower that it's a positive sign.  He says the index is now at its highest level in almost 12 months, which points to some kind of recovery.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-16T18:28:16.000Z Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps urging the Britain to prepare for future wars https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-british-defence-secretary-grant-shapps-urging-the-britain-to-prepare-for-future-wars/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-british-defence-secretary-grant-shapps-urging-the-britain-to-prepare-for-future-wars/ The British Defence Secretary is urging the country to prepare for further wars as global conflicts continue to escalate.  Secretary Grant Shapps is saying that they are in a “pre-war phase”, and Britain should prepare for wars involving China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran to erupt in the next five years.  UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that he’s been urging other European nations to “pull their weight” and increase the NATO alliance target that goes into military spending.   He said that Shapps’ words are echoing sentiment from a lot of other European leaders and defence secretaries.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-15T20:10:30.000Z Ang Jury: Women's Refuge CEO on the increasing number of family harm incidents https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ang-jury-womens-refuge-ceo-on-the-increasing-number-of-family-harm-incidents/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/ang-jury-womens-refuge-ceo-on-the-increasing-number-of-family-harm-incidents/ The number of family harm incidents is continuing to rise, with authorities concerned about a potential summer spike.  The numbers over the past decade have almost doubled, with about 200,000 reports over 2023.    Women's Refuge Chief Executive Ang Jury told Tim Dower that violence tends to increase around Christmas and New Years, as more people are home and spending lots money to try make the period special.   She says people also party a lot, and while none of these things cause family violence, they provide a perfect environment for it.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-15T19:39:07.000Z Brad Olsen: Infometrics Economist on banks cutting home loan and term deposit rates https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-economist-on-banks-cutting-home-loan-and-term-deposit-rates/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-economist-on-banks-cutting-home-loan-and-term-deposit-rates/ Better news for mortgage holders, with Kiwibank the latest bank to cut home loan rates.  It's also reducing term deposit rates following a decrease in wholesale rates for banks.  Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen says these lower rates for banks are still not being fully passed on to customers.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-15T19:34:38.000Z Richard Beddie: Exercise New Zealand CEO on only 46% of New Zealand adults meeting global exercise guidelines https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-beddie-exercise-new-zealand-ceo-on-only-46-of-new-zealand-adults-meeting-global-exercise-guidelines/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-beddie-exercise-new-zealand-ceo-on-only-46-of-new-zealand-adults-meeting-global-exercise-guidelines/ Concerning data on the numbers of Kiwis who exercise as obesity rates soar.  Figures released by the Ministry of Health reveal only 46% of adults are meeting global exercise guidelines, down 5% from the year prior.  Exercise New Zealand's Richard Beddie told Tim Dower that it's a growing health crisis which needs immediate action.  He says we're the worst western country in the world in this area.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-15T19:19:48.000Z Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the slowing economic development in Germany and the possible recession it faces in 2024 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-europe-correspondent-on-the-slowing-economic-development-in-germany-and-the-possible-recession-it-faces-in-2024/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-europe-correspondent-on-the-slowing-economic-development-in-germany-and-the-possible-recession-it-faces-in-2024/ Economic development in Germany has come to a halt.  High inflation, rising interest rates, and weak global demand has come home to roost, the final quarter of 2023 seeing a 0.3% decrease.  Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Tim Dower that a recession is possibly on the cards for 2024, which itself is not off to a good start.  She said that Germany has started the year with a hole in the budget the shape of approximately $30 billion NZD.  LISTEN ABOVE  2024-01-15T19:05:08.000Z