Holiday Breakfast

Australia's southeast is battling a heatwave, intensifying the risk of bushfires.  Some parts of the state of Victoria are forecasted to reach 45°C this week, as firefighters still grapple with current bushfires. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York has launched a controversial scheme to charge drivers as they enter parts of the city.  State governor Kathy Hochul says drivers entering parts of Manhattan would pay a daytime toll of $9, despite pushback from various groups in the city.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's known for it's wine making industry - but Marlborough has a lot more to offer.  It's home to New Zealand's longest running food and wine festival, secluded beaches and islands, and much more to explore.  Marlborough District Mayor Nadine Taylor joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how the year has been for her piece of paradise.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ashburton is a farming district not too far south of Christchurch, known for its fly fishing and scenic landscape. The district boats lots of small shops, galleries, and museums to explore in the town. As a claim to fame, there are also the Ashburton Lakes to explore, some of which were filming locations for Lord of the Rings. Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE....

January is the most dangerous month in the water and on its first day Surf Lifesaving New Zealand rescued 16 people.  That is the same number as in January 1st last year and double what it was in 2022. The surf lifeguard crew notched up over 5100 hours of work over the course of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and are now calling on the public to do their part.  Surf Lifesaving New Zea...

New Zealand funk and reggae band LAB continues to reach the top of the charts, providing us with iconic Kiwi anthems. The band skyrocketed through the charts with reggae funk song 'In the Air', which stayed in the top 10 for 73 weeks. They have recently released a new single called 'Follow' and lead vocalist and guitarist Joel Shadbolt talks with Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnyst...

Tributes have been flowing in for Senior Sergeant Lynne Fleming who was allegedly murdered while on patrol in Nelson.  A 32-year-old man has been charged and will appear in court today facing eight charges. Yesterday police officers and first responders joined the Black Caps on the pitch in Nelson to pay tribute to Fleming. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See...

An exciting game saw the Black Caps nearly chased down 218 runs by Sri Lanka in their 3 T20 match, but they fell just short, shy of by 7 runs. New Zealand were looking to make it 3 from 3, but have been unable to make it a clean sweep. Player of the series Jacob Duffy joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are telling parents to take responsibility after a mass disorder incident in Wanaka in the early hours of yesterday morning.  Around 300 young people, including many drunk and underage gathered at a park with multiple fights breaking out, and some knocked unconscious. Acting Southern District Commander Inspector talks with Tim Beveridge about this.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystu...

Australian Correspondent Murray Olds is on the show to talk all things Aussie news.  Two major Queensland dams will start releasing water after heavy rainfall bombarded the southeast over the week. Japan is urging Australians to explore the country beyond the typical tourist hotspots as visitor numbers reach record highs. And there is a new face in the Aussie cricket team.  LISTEN ABOVE....

Details emerging from New Orleans indicate the perpetrator acted alone in the 'horror' attack which saw him drive through a crowd of people celebrating New Years.  A Tesla blew up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas yesterday, killing one and injuring seven. It is now believed the explosion was purposeful and the driver has been identified as an active duty US army soldier.  US Correspo...

Friday 3 January – area of low pressure brings rain or showers to much of the country Rain or showers affecting many areas. Thunderstorms likely over many North Island and upper South Island areas. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms over the far north of Canterbury, Marlborough south of Blenheim, and the Nelson Lakes District, with localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h. Average summer...

Senior Sergeant Lynn Fleming and her colleague Adam Ramsey were on foot patrol in the city centre when a car drove into them.  Fleming died from the attack and Ramsey was critically injured but is now in a stable condition.  Nelson based reporter Katrina Bennett has the details and spoke to Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana 2 has hit the cinemas. The first film came out in 2016 starring Dwayne Johnson and Alii Cravalho, and it made $643.3 million in the box office. The second film is set in the islands of Polynesia, where Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania. "People can expect a wonderful story. It's a Polynesian adventure, It's a, vista of colours and sunsets and sunrises and, voyaging on a waka beyond t...

The week began optimistically as the road toll was believed to be heading for the lowest rates in a decade. Data reveals that last year actually saw the lowest rate of road deaths per capita in a century.  289 people died on the roads, which is the lowest number per capita since 1923. Development director at Break New Zealand Caroline Perry joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnyst...

PHARMAC is   introducing four new medicines for cancer and preventing RSV in high-risk babies and young children. It comes under its $604 million boost. Patients with the type of advanced, non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer will be able to access those cancer treatments. Cancer Society Chief Executive Nicola Coom joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/liste...

The government's scheme to make the final year of university fees-free comes into effect today.  The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmons admitted no modelling data exists to suggest the subsidy will improve completion rates, but that they are hoping it will incentivize educational success. Tertiary Education Union's National Secretary, Sandra Grey talks to Tim Beveridge....

Police are "rocked" after the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson.  How do the police respond internally to an incident like this?  Police Association president Chris Cahill talks to Tim Beveridge about the fallout.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bay of Plenty is the place to be today as temperatures reach 26. As for the rest of the country, indoor entertainment might beat out the beach as low temperatures and rain roll in.  MetService's Karl Loots talks to Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Italy the number of New Years Eve injuries has reached a 10-year high, at 309 people. In a shocking incident in northern coastal town of Rimini, an Egyptian was shot dead on New Year's Eve by police after he stabbed four people in random street attack. International Correspondent Jo McKenna joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Major incident has been declared in Manchester as flooding hits the UK, leading to 150 flood warnings nationwide. Keir Starmer has vowed to "rebuild Britain" this year in his New Year message.  "The security of working people, that is the purpose of this government, the goal of our plan for change. And we will   push it forward in 2025," the Prime Minister said.  And migrant cross...

Kiwi icon Al Brown is as talented and innovative as it gets.  He is an entrepreneur, world-leading chef owning some of New Zealand’s greatest restaurant brands, a fisherman and a TV presenter.  But, with 2024 being a tough year for the hospitality sector, Al faced some of his biggest challenges yet.   Al tells Tim Beveridge the palate of the nation has changed “dramatically” in his...

Parliament may have closed down for the summer but that doesn’t mean the work has stopped.  MPs stand in as Duty Minister over the summer period, remaining on call and responsible for any important Government business that occurs.  The man greeting 2025 as Duty Minister is Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety, Andrew Hoggard.  Andrew tells Tim Beveridge his new year will be busi...

The New Year’s Honours list revealed nine kiwi appointments as Companions of the King’s Service Order and seven awards of the King’s Service Medal.  Becoming a Dame is Julie Chapman, who is behind long-running charity KidsCan.  Julie has been given the honour for services to children and the community, having founded KidsCan in 2005 and providing food, clothing and health support for mor...

The Government will make vaping starting kits available for free to those wanting to quit smoking from next week.  The kits will include a vape device and one month’s supply of nicotine pods each month over a three-month period.  Professor of Public Health at University of Auckland, Chris Bullen tells Tim Beveridge vapes have downsides but are a “really effective tool” in helping smokers...