Holiday Breakfast

Dominique Pelicot, who has been jailed for 20 years for drugging and inviting men to rape his then wife, Gisele Pelicot, is facing further investigation.  French police are re-examining a 1991 murder case in Paris amid questions that Pelicot could have been a serial offender for decades.  Meanwhile, Jeremy Clarkson says his pub venture is “chaos” with 104 beer glasses stolen in one day.&...

Four days after the deadly Christmas market attack in eastern Germany, security is back at the centre of European politics.  Five people were killed and more than 200 injured when a car was driven into the Magdeburg market.  Europe correspondent Catherine Field tells Tim Beveridge questions are being raised about whether more could have been done to protect the site as Christmas markets...

It has been an extraordinary year for Team New Zealand, securing a third successive win in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.  They were up against Challenger of the Record, INEOS Britannia, in a single race that ebbed and flowed from the outset but ultimately saw the kiwis secure victory by 37 seconds.  Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton has led the team for many years, a...

World class surf beaches and a picturesque national park are just a taste of what the quiet South Taranaki district has to offer tourists on their summer roadie.  South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon tells Tim Beveridge the region boasts a unique blend of stunning natural landscapes, remarkable history, arts and culture, and sun, drinks and beaches.  “What more do you want on a summe...

After the election defeat, the Labour party has had to take a good look in the mirror and reflect.  Labour leader Chris Hipkins tells Tim Beveridge on Summer Breakfast being in opposition means he must focus on the longer term.  “You have to actually think about if we were the government in two years, what would we do differently?”  Hipkins says his major lesson from the election lo...

Financial technology firm Revolut has applied to become a registered bank in New Zealand.  Revolut already offers a “one-stop-shop" money management app here with payment, card and money management services.  With a banking license, it hopes to offer things like credit cards, consumer loans and mortgages.  Head of Revolut NZ Georgia Grange tells Tim Beveridge the firm is on a missio...

The Energy sector is warning gas supply woes are not going away.  Electricity companies are worried the winter gas shortage is not yet a thing of the past, with an even bigger problem bubbling under the surface for next year.  Octopus Energy want to introduce a reward system, where they pay customers to reduce their usage during peak times. They say if 20% of kiwis participated in an hou...

The New Zealand Defence Force is making more cuts in a bid to help its nearly $130-million budget shortfall.  Documents obtained by the NZ Herald under the Official Information Act show the NZDF is looking to scrap flu vaccines for all civilian staff, international travel for sports teams, some support to Gallipoli and staff gym memberships.  The documents acknowledge the move could lead...

Foreign-trained doctors will now have a greater chance at joining the New Zealand workforce, with a rise in the number of exam spots for those looking to get accredited.  The medical council announced it is increasing the number of spots for New Zealand registration exams from 60 up to 180 from 2025.  Health New Zealand have been instructed to move to secure the clinical placements neede...

Hollywood is abuzz over a lawsuit brought by actress Blake Lively against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni.  Lively claims in a lengthy filing that on the set of their film It Ends With Us, Baldoni engaged in sexual harassment and then tried to smear her after she raised concerns about his behaviour.  US correspondent Richard Arnold tells Tim Beveridge the complaints were graphic...

Popular rideshare company Ola has reportedly cracked down on staff for their “very poor office attendance”.  In a company-wide email, fed-up CEO Bhavish Aggarwal warned that action will be taken against those who have “misused the freedom”, cautioning staff to maintain “basic self-respect" and not take advantage of the company.  Australia correspondent Murray Olds tells Tim Beveridge the...

Just north-east of the capital, and part of the Greater Wellington region, Hutt City hosts quiet cafes, galleries and museums.  And, if you venture out just a little, the area also offers plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy.  Campbell Barry has been Hutt City Council Mayor since 2019 and joins Tim Beveridge on Summer Breakfast to discuss the town’s summer events and best secret...

Gumboot Friday returns this week on 1st November, as communities come together to raise awareness for youth mental health around the country. This year’s event involves the auctioning of the Hope Home, built and donated by Fowler Homes, with the proceeds going back into I Am Hope. It comes as founder Mike King had his custom e-bike stolen from him during his I Am Climate ride around the country to...

The long weekend's brought the worst out of boy racers. Six people were arrested in Wairarapa, with fireworks, bottles, and rocks all hurled at Police. The Government's already hinted tougher legislation could be on the way, which can't come soon enough for those who've had a gutsful. Masterton mayor Gary Caffell told Tim Beveridge the gatherings are getting worse and worse. “Unless the Government...

Both US Presidential Candidates are looking to finish their campaigns strong, as election day draws closer. 10 days to go, the latest polls have narrow margins in the seven key swing states, with just one to two percentage points separating Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Beveridge the race is shaping up to be one of closest in America's history. “Trump wil...

Millennials are facing more memory problems – but it's not exactly clear why. The Boston Globe reports those in their 30s and 40s are becoming more forgetful. Brain Research New Zealand co-director Cliff Abraham says there are many factors impacting memory - including anxiety, technology and Covid-19. He says it's getting harder to remember, with more information and distractions coming in than ev...

It was hardly surprising Mitchell Santner woke up sore the morning after his match-winning heroics. Twenty-nine straight overs while bowling the  Black Caps to a famous victory would have that effect. Santner’s 13-wicket haul inspired a 113-run win  in Pune on Saturday, recording the third-best figures by a New Zealander and the third-best for any bowler against India. The spinner held u...

The Resources Minister is hoping to use an Australia trip to entice investment in New Zealand mining. Shane Jones is leaving today to attend and speak at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney. The Government is including mining projects in the fast-track consent legislation and revising overseas investment criteria. Jones told Tim Beveridge it’s important to amplify the messa...

Far-right commentator and conspiracy theory promoter Candace Owens has been blocked from Australia. The American announced a speaking tour of Australasia next month. Australia has cancelled her visa application, while Immigration New Zealand is still assessing it. Australian correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Beveridge it seems Owens was originally allowed to come to Australia before being blocked...

The Israeli-Iranian war looks to have been put on pause for now. Egypt's president is proposing a two-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for hostages. The proposal follows retaliation strikes from Israel's army on Iranian military targets, including in Tehran – killing four soliders. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy told Tim Beveridge Iran's defence systems were likely damaged. “If Israel would like...

Frankie McNair is an up-and-coming Australian comedian who won best comedy award at Melbourne Fringe 2018 and best newcomer and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022.   Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, ‘An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth’ is coming to Q Theatre – starting tomorrow evening – and runs until July 6 th .   She plays ‘medicated lounge singer’, Tabitha Booth in...

The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend.   The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and information about the marine mammals close to shore across time.   Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser, Christine Rose, told Tim Beveridge “We encourage people to go to the coastline and stare out to sea for a couple hours and report what you see...

Te Anau-born Swiss-Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has qualified for the ladies singles at Wimbledon.   Sun is placed 123 rd in world rankings - she eased past Filipino, Alexandra Eala, in the third round of qualifying.   We’ll find out who she'll face when the draw is made overnight.   Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist, Dean McLachlan, told Tim Beveridge “It’ll be her second Grand Slam appearance after p...

A new Uber-style app for truckies is launching nationally next week after being trialled in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.   The Road Ninja app - dubbed the "Uber for truck drivers" will match businesses to truckies in their area.   Road Ninja Founder Bodhi Vette told Tim Beveridge drivers can set their own rates and get paid what they’re worth.   Vette said “It’s a driver-first platform.”  ...

The latest Crime and Victims survey reveals New Zealand's most common offence is fraud.   The Ministry of Justice has surveyed more than seven-thousand people, and it shows 10% have experienced fraud in the year to October 2023.   66% have been scammed by unauthorised bank transactions, and 20% were scammed making online purchases.   Cyber-security company Aura’s Principal Advisory Consultant, Ali...