Holiday Breakfast

Questions have been raised about whether parents should be held criminally responsible for gun crimes committed by children in the United States. A six-year-old boy has been taken into custody after shooting his teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia. The teacher suffered life-threatening injuries, but is now in a stable condition. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that the...

There are lots of factors to consider if you're thinking about having your own chooks to get around the national egg shortage. The SPCA says keeping chickens isn't as easy as it seems. SPCA Chief Executive Gabby Clezy says the birds need a coop with plenty of water, shade from the elements, and they need to lay their eggs in a clean nest. She says they also need a protected outdoor area to run aro...

A retired British Army veteran says Prince Harry's explosive and controversial claims could be signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In new TV interviews going to air today and a new autobiography coming out tomorrow, Harry reveals his personal kill count from Afghanistan and feeling like an outsider in his own family. A veteran, who has also suffered with the condition himself, says the self-d...

Sleep Well Clinic director Dr Alex Bartle joined Francesca Rudkin to offer some practical tips on getting better sleep during these hotter and muggier summer nights. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new year can represent a new opportunity to set financial goals, whether it involves saving for retirement or preparing for an incoming recession. Enable.me founder Hannah McQueen explained how to realise those financial ambitions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo McCarroll, editor of New Zealand Gardener magazine, joined Francesca Rudkin to offer up some gardening advice for this summer season! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pre-loved clothing business Designer Wardrobe has had to revamp their strategy to renting and selling clothes to Kiwis. Designer Wardrobe was forced to close all their physical locations by the end of 2021 due to Covid uncertainty, and the business has been operating completely online for over a year. The Covid-19 pandemic presented a fair amount of challenges for the company, but consumers are st...

A game changer for aerial firefighting is being developed by a New Zealand company. Artificial intelligence developed by aviation tech company SkyBase would allow pilots to guide the plane from the ground to tackle dangerous bush fires. SkyBase CEO Michael Read says it would enable planes to fly at night and in poor visibility. Michael Read also says it unlocks possibilities to fly at times and in...

Wild weather could be taking a toll on the humble spud. The prolonged spell of wet weather has sparked concern New Zealand could be in danger of a potato shortage. Potatoes need drier conditions when it reaches harvest time, and some Australian supermarkets have started rationing frozen potato products. Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Chris Claridge says potatoes aren't particularly good swim...

While the State Highway network might be in the clear, there's still a clean up to complete around the Coromandel peninsula. Flooding and slips closed State Highway 25 until late last night, cutting off communities between Coromandel town and Hikuai. More than 400 millimetres of rain has fallen in the past few days. Thames-Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler says that's created proble...

Frustration is running high as family-owned business Glengarry Wines has been victim to more than 40 ram raids in the 18 months to November. The business has also been targeted by the same group of thieves twice in the same week. Glengarry Wines general manager Liz Wheadon says the continued break-ins have an emotional cost to everyone working there. Wheadon questions how this can keep happening,...

One of Australia's 'ISIS brides' has been charged and appeared in court for entering ISIS-controlled areas of Syria. Three months after four women and thirteen children were returned to Australia from a Syrian refugee detention camp, Mariam Raad was arrested Thursday after new evidence confirmed she had willingly entered ISIS-run regions of Syria. Australian authorities confirm that Mariam Raad wa...

Republican and House leader Kevin McCarthy is a history maker, but not as he would have liked. The Californian and Donald Trump ally - has lost seven rounds of voting for the US House speakership, after several Republicans voted in opposition to the nomination. US Correspondent Richard Arnold says there hasn't been multiple votes for the position in a century. He says back in 1923 it took nine vot...

The next stop on ZB's Summer with the Mayors roadtrip is New Zealand's windy capital, Wellington. The capital has a lot to offer travellers, including the Zealandia ecosanctuary, Te Papa museum,  New Zealand's National War Memorial, the Dowse Art Museum, and the scenic walking tours through the botanic gardens. Wellington will also be hosting plenty of events in the coming weeks, with Jimmy Carr s...

25-year-old Dylan Schmidt first came to attention following his bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Since then, the young athlete has had a successful 2022, rounding out the year with his first trampoline world title in November. Despite the successful conclusion to the the year, Dylan Schmidt still faced a few disappointments throughout 2022 as well. "I had the top score going into the finals and...

A legal expert believes New Zealand's reputation has taken a hit after a long running legal battle will see a world kick boxing champion finally deported. NZ Herald's Open Justice reveals 41-year-old Karel Sroubek  will be exiled in March. The Immigration and Protection Tribunal has sealed the Czech national's fate after years of back and forth. Queen City Law Managing Director Marcus Beveridge sa...

Southland Charity Hospital is almost ready to open its doors to the public. The hospital in Invercargill will offer services for those who can't afford private care or to wait for public treatment. It will initially provide colonoscopies, but other free services will be made available in time. Southland Charity Hospital Board Member Melissa Vining says it's a real achievement , but it's devastatin...

A drenching overnight will see widespread disruption today for those in the Coromandel region. Civil Defence is warning campers across the Coromandel Peninsula, that flooding, slips and road closures could leave them isolated. Heavy rain warnings are in place for the region until late tonight, and roads near Whitianga and further north have already been shut. Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt says...

A public health expert says New Zealand should be more worried about visitors from the U.S, as a Covid-19 super-variant surges through that country. Our Government has chosen not to follow the lead of other western nations in requiring pre-departure tests for people arriving from China. Instead, travellers are encouraged to be tested if they arrive here with symptoms. Auckland University public he...

Rishi Sunak is trying to get the UK public on side as he enters the new year. In his first major speech of 2023, the UK Prime Minister has outlined five promises to voters. These include halving inflation, cutting NHS waiting lists, and passing new laws to stop migrant boats from entering the country illegally. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's off the back of bad opinion polls for the Conserv...

The beautiful New Plymouth is our next stop on our Summer Road Trip with the mayors. Situated on the West Coast of the North Island it's a view hard to beat on a clear day - being able to look at Mount Taranaki. But there's walks, Egmont National Park is close, as well as the cultural aspects of the city too. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom says he's looking forward to a summer of economic growth f...

The French Government have stated that they will continue to screen air travellers coming out of China for Covid-19. A French Government spokesperson has defended this decision to enforce testing requirements, as the wave of Covid cases coming out of China was a "legitimate concern" for the world and an epidemic is the last thing any country wants. This statement was made shortly after a press con...

2022 signalled a triumphant upswing for Eden Park, after two years of restrictions on events. The Women's Rugby World Cup drew in huge crowds and the return of international concerts ensured Eden Park had a steady stream of events running over the weekends. 2023 is set to be another big year for Eden Park as the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is scheduled to kick off this July and more international...

National has expressed disappointment with a $23 million fund designed to help owners of earthquake-risk apartments. Just one loan has been granted conditional approval so far, and only after the scheme's eligibility criteria was widened last May. At least 56 potential applicants have expressed interest in receiving access to this fund.  Despite this, $1 million out of the fund has been spend on a...

A second straight drop of dairy prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction this morning. The first auction of the year has seen overall prices drop by an average of 2.8 percent from the last auction a fortnight ago where it fell 3.8 percent. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre says there are multiple reasons for the drop, including the fact that the world is limited in its ability to pay...