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Listen for the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and e Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:48:12 Z en Deva Mahal: Soul and R&B musician talks about her new single 'South Coast' /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/deva-mahal-soul-and-rb-musician-talks-about-her-new-single-south-coast/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/deva-mahal-soul-and-rb-musician-talks-about-her-new-single-south-coast/ Hawaiian soul and R&B musician Deva Mahal joins Andrew Dickens to discuss her new single ‘South Coast’.  Deva Mahal is the daughter of legendary Blues Singer Taj Mahal, a factor that she says does not impede her music.   She said that “[Taj Mahal] has always taught us it’s not following in his footsteps; it’s standing in his light”   The Wellington-based artist has hinted that her next project will be released this October.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:44:54 Z Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says digital scams are down, but not out /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/scott-simpson-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-minister-says-digital-scams-are-down-but-not-out/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/scott-simpson-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-minister-says-digital-scams-are-down-but-not-out/ The Department of Internal Affairs' Digital Messaging Transparency Report shows reports of text scams fell by 62 percent between 2023 and 2024.  It seized almost 400 thousand dollars' worth of scam equipment last year.  Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson told Andrew Dickens that people can now report text scams with a single click.  He says there have already been 665 thousand of those reports so far this year.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:27:58 Z Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO says 'law innovation' has boosted the game's popularity /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-ceo-says-law-innovation-has-boosted-the-games-popularity/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-ceo-says-law-innovation-has-boosted-the-games-popularity/ The Crusaders take on the Chiefs in the Super Rugby final held in Christchurch tomorrow night.   With nearly half the games decided by 7 points or less, the recent games have been tight and entertaining, leading to a boost in viewer numbers.  Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says, 'law innovation’ and ‘close games and unexpected results’ have helped Super Rugby gain its recent boost in audience.  Crowd numbers are also up by 6% this year, despite fewer games. This increase is expected to continue next year.   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:19:22 Z Robert Patman: International Relations Expert says Luxon will "set the record straight" over Cook Islands dispute /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/robert-patman-international-relations-expert-says-luxon-will-set-the-record-straight-over-cook-islands-dispute/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/robert-patman-international-relations-expert-says-luxon-will-set-the-record-straight-over-cook-islands-dispute/ An International Relations Expert says the Prime Minister will set the record straight in China regarding the pause on Cook Island aid funding.  Foreign Minister Winston Peters has put millions of dollars in developmental aid on hold - saying trust needs to be restored.  The island nation signed a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, without reference to New Zealand, despite our two countries' official special relationship.  International Relations Expert Robert Patman says the timing of his current visit to China, isn't great.  He says he's sure Luxon will make the point the Cook Islands were informed well before this visit.  LISTEN ABOVE    Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:02:24 Z Alistair Crozier: China Council Executive director says PM's meeting with Xi Jinping will be 'more than pleasantries' /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/alistair-crozier-china-council-executive-director-says-pms-meeting-with-xi-jinping-will-be-more-than-pleasantries/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/alistair-crozier-china-council-executive-director-says-pms-meeting-with-xi-jinping-will-be-more-than-pleasantries/ Prime Minister Chris Luxon’s trip to China looks to be successful so far as it reaches its conclusion today.  Chris Luxon is due to meet President Xi Jinping this afternoon after 871 million dollars of commercial agreements have been signed so far between Kiwi businesses and our Chinese counterparts.  New Zealand China Council executive director Alistair Crozier told Andrew Dickens that today's meeting between leaders will be more than pleasantries.  He says there is a lot to discuss, and it will come down to a respectful exchange of views.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:48:33 Z Murray Olds: Australian correspondent discusses the potential raise in GST for Australians /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-discusses-the-potential-raise-in-gst-for-australians/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-discusses-the-potential-raise-in-gst-for-australians/ The Australian Government has faced calls to update its tax system to pay off its national debt. The Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said he won’t ‘rule in or rule out’ any changes to future tax plans, including raising the GST, something the treasurer has clearly said he is against. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds says, “there’s no doubt, you have to have to have some reform over here.” LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:36:52 Z Richard Arnold: US Correspondant says President Trump sets "two-week deadline" to decide US involvement in Iran. /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondant-says-president-trump-sets-two-week-deadline-to-decide-us-involvement-in-iran/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondant-says-president-trump-sets-two-week-deadline-to-decide-us-involvement-in-iran/ The US President has set himself a two-week deadline to decide on US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Hundreds have been injured and killed over the past week, with both sides trading punishing strikes. Israel has bombed nuclear and civilian targets in Iran - and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital overnight. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens that Donald Trump has very publicly been trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, with domestic politics playing a part. He says Trump is dealing with division in his own political ranks over the issue and he's been going back and forth on US involvement. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:08:35 Z Portia Woodham Wickliffe: Black Fern's player on becoming an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/portia-woodham-wickliffe-black-ferns-player-on-becoming-an-officer-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/portia-woodham-wickliffe-black-ferns-player-on-becoming-an-officer-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ Black Fern's player Portia Woodham Wickliffe has become an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to rugby.  She entered the record books last week as the Black Fern's all-time leading try scorer when she scored seven try's in a row against the United States.  She joins the show to discuss her latest achievement.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:54:48 Z Suzy Cato: TV host on becoming an officer of the New Zealand order of Merit /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/suzy-cato-tv-host-on-becoming-an-officer-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/suzy-cato-tv-host-on-becoming-an-officer-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ Known for her bright smile, catchy songs, and helping Kiwi kids socialise, speak and count, TV host Suzy Cato is now an officer of the New Zealand order of Merit.  She has been a central figure in children's programming for more than 35 years.  Cato talks to Andrew Dickens about the honour.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:06:27 Z Dai Henwood: Comedian on becoming an officer of the New Zealand order of merit /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/dai-henwood-comedian-on-becoming-an-officer-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/dai-henwood-comedian-on-becoming-an-officer-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ Comedian Dai Henwood has been honoured as an officer of the New Zealand order of merit.  It comes as he's battling stage-four bowel cancer.  He talks to Andrew Dickens about what the honour means to him.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:54:51 Z David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on stepping into his new role /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-deputy-prime-minister-on-stepping-into-his-new-role/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-deputy-prime-minister-on-stepping-into-his-new-role/ New Zealand has a new Deputy Prime Minister.  ACT Leader David Seymour has officially been sworn in, taking over from New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters.  He is the first ACT Party member to take on the role.  David Seymour joins the show for his first official interview with 九一星空无限talk ZB as Deputy Prime Minister.  LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:31:50 Z Brendan Lindsay: Sistema founder on being appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brendan-lindsay-sistema-founder-on-being-appointed-a-knight-companion-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/brendan-lindsay-sistema-founder-on-being-appointed-a-knight-companion-of-the-new-zealand-order-of-merit/ The founder of plastics storage container business Sistema Plastics Brendan Lindsay has been appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Lindsay received the honour for his services to business and philanthropy, noting his work at Sistema and his efforts as part of the Lindsay Foundation. He founded the plastic business in 1982.  He was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2012, and was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in 2020 in recognition of his contributions to business. Brendan Lindsay joins the show to discuss his appointment.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:21:44 Z Bernie Smith: Former Monte Cecilia Housing Trust CEO on Kāinga Ora's 63 tenancy terminations in the past 10 months /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/bernie-smith-former-monte-cecilia-housing-trust-ceo-on-k%C4%81inga-oras-63-tenancy-terminations-in-the-past-10-months/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/bernie-smith-former-monte-cecilia-housing-trust-ceo-on-k%C4%81inga-oras-63-tenancy-terminations-in-the-past-10-months/ The Government's celebrating Kāinga Ora seeing a 600 percent rise in warnings under a new tenant crackdown.  Sixty-three Kāinga Ora tenancies have been terminated in the past 10 months.  Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says it's a result of tenants exhibiting abusive, threatening, or persistently disruptive behaviour.  Former Monte Cecilia Housing Trust CEO Bernie Smith joins the show to discuss the crackdown.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:14:16 Z Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the United States' measles cases and a remarkable rescue /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-united-states-measles-cases-and-a-remarkable-rescue/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-united-states-measles-cases-and-a-remarkable-rescue/ The United States is battling a measles outbreak as the disease surges across the country.  Experts are saying a post-covid anti-vaccine movement is contributing to the rising numbers.  So far the disease has been confirmed in 30 states.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold joins the show to discuss how the country's tackling the outbreak. LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:56:51 Z Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on Washington's call for Australia to boost its defence spending and Trump's new steel tariff /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australia-correspondent-on-washingtons-call-for-australia-to-boost-its-defence-spending-and-trumps-new-steel-tariff/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australia-correspondent-on-washingtons-call-for-australia-to-boost-its-defence-spending-and-trumps-new-steel-tariff/ The US is trying to convince Australia to lift its defence spending “as soon as possible.” US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a rise of 3.5 percent. He says it's a protection measure against the threat of China. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his country will determineits own defence policy. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds joins the show to discuss this and Trump’s new steel tariff. LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:43:51 Z Lisa Crawley: Indie-pop artist on portraying vulnerability in song writing, silver scroll nominations, new EP and more /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/lisa-crawley-indie-pop-artist-on-portraying-vulnerability-in-song-writing-silver-scroll-nominations-new-ep-and-more/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/lisa-crawley-indie-pop-artist-on-portraying-vulnerability-in-song-writing-silver-scroll-nominations-new-ep-and-more/ Indie-pop artist Lisa Crawley makes portraying vulnerability in song writing seem effortless.  She's built a career as a multi-instrumentalist, in demand session player and songwriter spanning multiple contents.  Lisa has a new EP out today called 'New Girl Syndrome'.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:43:53 Z Kevin Jenkins: Cheese Wheel founder on cottage cheese social media craze /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/kevin-jenkins-cheese-wheel-founder-on-cottage-cheese-social-media-craze/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/kevin-jenkins-cheese-wheel-founder-on-cottage-cheese-social-media-craze/ Social media's latest obsession is ... cottage cheese!  High protein, low calorie recipes with the ingredient at its centre are going viral.  Sales are now through the roof, with Woolworths up 50 percent in the past three months.  Owner of organic cheese maker, the Cheese Wheel, Kevin Jenkins talks to Tim Beveridge about the craze.  LISTEN ABOVE.   Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:31:13 Z Penny Simmonds: Vocational Education Minister on Trade Training reform /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/penny-simmonds-vocational-education-minister-on-trade-training-reform/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/penny-simmonds-vocational-education-minister-on-trade-training-reform/ The Government is taking action on calls made from those in the trade industry.  Experts will now be able to run things in their own way as an overhaul of apprenticeships is taking shape. An independent, industry-led model will be introduced early next year.  Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmons joins Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:16:53 Z James McDowell: MTA Head of Advocacy on changes to apprenticeship training schemes /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/james-mcdowell-mta-head-of-advocacy-on-changes-to-apprenticeship-training-schemes/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/james-mcdowell-mta-head-of-advocacy-on-changes-to-apprenticeship-training-schemes/ Industry owned and industry-led apprenticeships are on their way back. The Government's announced an overhaul of vocational training after widespread criticism of Te Pūkenga's attempt, with some labelling it a disaster.  Motor Trade Association head of advocacy, James McDowell, talks to Tim Beveridge about the change.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:11:41 Z Sir Buck Shelford: RSA National President commemorates Anzac Day /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/sir-buck-shelford-rsa-national-president-commemorates-anzac-day/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/sir-buck-shelford-rsa-national-president-commemorates-anzac-day/ RSA National President Buck Shelford talks to Tim Beveridge about Anzac Day.  They discuss the Government's amendments to the Anzac Act, Anzac services and the Dawn Service today.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:57:09 Z Tim Beveridge: Our justice system doesn't deter violence /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/tim-beveridge-our-justice-system-doesnt-deter-violence/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/tim-beveridge-our-justice-system-doesnt-deter-violence/ It seems like far too often we’re reading a new headline about another violent crime — another murder. And it’s hard to keep up.  But every now and again, a crime seizes your attention and makes you ask if we're heading in the right direction when it comes to addressing violent crime in New Zealand. And that case, for me, is the murder — or should I say the alleged murder — of American entomology student Kyle Whorrall. And often, I think, when we hear about violent crimes, we try to comfort ourselves with the assumption that they’re confined to the criminal underworld — gang-on-gang, drug deals gone wrong, or some other context that feels far removed. And if we can keep our distance from that world, we’re somehow safe. An illusion of security that, perhaps, helps us sleep at night.  But now with the news that a 16-year-old has been charged with the aggravated robbery and murder of Kyle Whorrall, I’ve found myself increasingly of the view that our justice system simply isn’t delivering sentences that act as any sort of deterrent to violence. Of course, there needs to be a process and we can’t get ahead of ourselves when it comes to assuming guilt. But if someone is found accountable — what real chance do you really think there is of a sentence being handed down that is any sort of deterrence in a society that is becoming more brazen and more violent.  Because what happens is that the focus shifts to the accused and to all the terrible reasons they’ve ended up where they are. And then the discounts start rolling in — for age, for remorse, for a troubled upbringing, maybe even a guilty plea, or their so-called prospects for rehabilitation.  And before you know it, the sentence is chipped away — discount after discount — and a young offender is out on home detention after barely a couple of years inside.  Meanwhile, for the victim, there’s no second chance. He’s dead.   There’s no chance to make a submission to the court, to try and mitigate the outcome of the terrible assault. Because he’s dead.   He can’t make a plea that his life was only just getting underway. Because he’s dead.   And I’m sorry — that sounds jarring, doesn’t it? But maybe it should.   Because we like to dress tragedies like this up in euphemisms to soften the blow.  But there’s no cushioning this tragedy - because, well, Kyle Whorrall is dead — and he shouldn’t be. And I’m sorry, but when it comes to our justice system, in my view it’s doing bugger all to send any message that violent crime will not be tolerated.  Ask any police officer who’s spent time dealing with this stuff — they’ll tell you how callous the criminal community has become, and how little value is placed on other people’s lives and safety.  So yes — I’m all for harder sentences. Sentences with consequences that send an unequivocal message around violent crime.  Because the murder victim gets no say in how things play out. No plea. No mitigation. No second shot at life.  And when it comes to the perpetrator of this crime — I’m not interested in their tears. I’m not interested in their regrets. I’m not interested in their tragic past or the excuses that will be rolled out.  They deserve no more benefit of the doubt than their victim received when his life was cut so brutally, and so tragically, short. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:06:50 Z Keith Price: Napier City councillor and former police detective on gang problem in Hawkes Bay, warrant giving police extra search powers /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/keith-price-napier-city-councillor-and-former-police-detective-on-gang-problem-in-hawkes-bay-warrant-giving-police-extra-search-powers/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/keith-price-napier-city-councillor-and-former-police-detective-on-gang-problem-in-hawkes-bay-warrant-giving-police-extra-search-powers/ A gang conflict warrant has been issued in the Hawke's Bay after shots were fired at homes in Wairoa on Tuesday, then again in Napier yesterday.  It will give Police extra search powers for affiliates throughout the region.  Napier City councillor and former police detective Keith Price talks to Tim Beveridge about the issue.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:00:51 Z Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Andrew Hastie's US comments, election polls and Anzac Day commemorations /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-andrew-hasties-us-comments-election-polls-and-anzac-day-commemorations/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-andrew-hasties-us-comments-election-polls-and-anzac-day-commemorations/ A defence minister's highlighting the importance of an alliance with the United States amid global tensions. Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie says the country's not reliable under Donald Trump.  Australian Correspondent Murray Olds tells Tim Beveridge Hastie could be the next leader of the Liberal Party should they lose in May's election.  Olds gives an update the direction the election's heading in and Anzac Day commemorations.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:47:06 Z Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on deadliest attack on Ukraine in months, Trump's plea to Putin, reactions from European leaders and tariffs. /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-deadliest-attack-on-ukraine-in-months-trumps-plea-to-putin-reactions-from-european-leaders-and-tariffs/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-deadliest-attack-on-ukraine-in-months-trumps-plea-to-putin-reactions-from-european-leaders-and-tariffs/ The deadliest attacks in months hit Kyiv yesterday.  US President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, "Vladimir, STOP!" after Russia sent 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine - an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said was aimed at pressuring the United States.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Tim Beveridge about what this means for the war, reactions from European leaders and tariffs.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:36:26 Z Emily Ansell: 九一星空无限talk ZB reporter on the Auckland North Shore recycling fire /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/emily-ansell-newstalk-zb-reporter-on-the-auckland-north-shore-recycling-fire/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/emily-ansell-newstalk-zb-reporter-on-the-auckland-north-shore-recycling-fire/ Aucklanders air and water quality could be impacted after a fire broke out at an industrial business on the North Shore.  People have been told to keep windows and doors closed and stay away from the area.  九一星空无限talk ZB reporter Emily Ansell talks to Tim Beveridge about the fire, issues with National's tax break promise and South Auckland's long awaited Mill Road project.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:25:32 Z Tim Beveridge: Peace can't be taken for granted /on-air/holiday-breakfast/opinion/tim-beveridge-peace-cant-be-taken-for-granted/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/opinion/tim-beveridge-peace-cant-be-taken-for-granted/ I’ve been doing talk radio for a while now and so I took a look back at what I’ve said on past Anzac Days. And I noticed that each year has a slightly different flavour — shaped, I suppose, by the news of the day, our shifting sense of global security, and our place in the world.  But one thing never changes: I always feel quietly grateful for the way this day draws New Zealanders together. Regardless of what side of politics you’re on, your background, or where you come from, Anzac Day seems to cut through the noise — reminding us of the sacrifices made by those who served, and how much we owe them.  It wasn’t always like this. There was a time when Anzac Day didn’t feature so prominently in our national consciousness. But more and more, younger generations seem to be reaching for something meaningful — something bigger than themselves. A shared story. And Anzac Day has become something that increasingly unites us: a moment that transcends political boundaries.  And maybe this year, the tone feels different again. There’s a growing sense that peace can’t be taken for granted — a sense we can’t be quite as complacent as we once were. Global tensions are rising, conflicts are escalating, and we’re reminded that our freedom isn’t just a lucky accident of geography. It’s something we have to choose to value, protect, and defend. Our Prime Minister recently visited New Zealand troops helping to train Ukrainian soldiers to defend their country. And as I watched that, it reminded me how we can never be complacent about our security and the need to stand up to aggressors. So this Anzac Day, I’m reflecting not just on the sacrifice of past generations, but on the freedoms we enjoy today. Including the fact that we live in a society where we can express our differences — where we don’t all have to sing from the same song sheet. Because in some parts of the world, that is the only choice people have. And that’s something we should never take for granted.   It’s worth remembering that.  Lest we forget. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:13:16 Z Cameron Luxton: Act MP on bill to relaxed restricted trading hours laws /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/cameron-luxton-act-mp-on-bill-to-relaxed-restricted-trading-hours-laws/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/cameron-luxton-act-mp-on-bill-to-relaxed-restricted-trading-hours-laws/ This could be the final Easter weekend of not knowing what's open and not what's not and when and when you can drink something and when you can't. That's because Kieran McAnulty's member's bill to make amendments to the Shop Trading Hours Act has recently passed its first reading at Parliament. MPs in the past have tried and failed at making changes to legislation, including Act's Cameron Luxton, who talks to Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:08:40 Z Shane Henderson: Auckland councillor for Waitakere Ward on MetService response to Ex-Cyclone Tam in North Island /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/shane-henderson-auckland-councillor-for-waitakere-ward-on-metservice-response-to-ex-cyclone-tam-in-north-island/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/shane-henderson-auckland-councillor-for-waitakere-ward-on-metservice-response-to-ex-cyclone-tam-in-north-island/ As severe weather has battered the North Island, the timeliness of weather warnings and alerts have again come under question. 0:03Auckland councillors and independent weather forecasters were among those seeking answers over the weekend with severe thunderstorm warnings issued hours into the event overnight on Saturday. Dozens of homes were flooded before emergency phone alerts picked up.  Auckland councillor for Waitakere Ward Shane Henderson talks to Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:42:39 Z Jimmy Rushton: Foreign policy and security analyst on Russia-Ukraine Easter truce /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jimmy-rushton-foreign-policy-and-security-analyst-on-russia-ukraine-easter-truce/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/jimmy-rushton-foreign-policy-and-security-analyst-on-russia-ukraine-easter-truce/ Russia and Ukraine are both accusing each other of breaking a 30-hour "Easter truce". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Russia's President Vladimir Putin's words "empty" as he says there have been more than 46 Russian assaults since the start of the day.  Foreign policy and security analyst Jimmy Rushton talks to Tim Beveridge about the truce. LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:34:26 Z Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert and former McLaren race member on F1's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/bob-mcmurray-motorsport-expert-and-former-mclaren-race-member-on-f1s-saudi-arabia-grand-prix/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/bob-mcmurray-motorsport-expert-and-former-mclaren-race-member-on-f1s-saudi-arabia-grand-prix/ For the second Formula One race in a row, Liam Lawson’s chances were dashed by a time penalty, as the Kiwi finished 12th at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Oscar Piatri crossed the line to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and lead the driver's championship. Motorsport expert and former McLaren race member Bob McMurray talks to Tim Beveridge about the race.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:25:18 Z