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Listen for the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and e Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:14:32 Z en /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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.  Newstalk ob体育接口 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/james-reyne-australian-musician-on-bringing-his-tour-to-new-zealand/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/james-reyne-australian-musician-on-bringing-his-tour-to-new-zealand/ Australian musician James Reyne is coming from down under to visit our shores for a tour in August.  You might know him from hits 'The boys light up', or 1991's 'Reckless' - James was the frontman for Australian Crawl. In the late 80s James began his solo career and went on to release album Hard Reyne - featured the hits "House of Cards" which was #17 on the ARIA Charts and "One More River" #22 on the ARIA Charts. James Reyne talks to Tim Beveridge about the tour.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:20:56 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/philip-wood-british-new-zealand-business-association-president/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/philip-wood-british-new-zealand-business-association-president/ Christopher Luxon's making his first trip to the UK as Prime Minister.  While in London they'll be a focus on trade and defence during the meeting with his counterpart Kier Starmer.  The UK is only a 7th largest trading partner with with a 20% increase in exports last year. British New Zealand Business Association president Philip Wood talks to Tim Beveridge about the visit.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:51:35 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/opinion/tim-beveridge-the-justice-system-comes-at-a-price/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/opinion/tim-beveridge-the-justice-system-comes-at-a-price/ On Saturday, the front cover of the New Zealand Herald led with understandable outrage at the amount of money convicted sex offender Luca Fairgray spent trying to keep his name suppressed. That sum? $120,000. And it’s not hard to see why people are furious — watching someone pour that kind of taxpayer money into preserving their anonymity, only to be convicted anyway. And now we all know his name: Luca Fairgray — a man convicted of multiple serious sexual offences, including against a 13-year-old girl, all while he was still under interim name suppression for earlier crimes. There were also understandable arguments about the lack of funding for victims — and fair enough. But with the greatest respect, that’s a separate issue for a separate discussion. Now that we know the verdict, and we know the culprit’s name, it’s easy to look back and be appalled at how much money was spent — not just on his defence, but on his repeated attempts to remain anonymous. But here’s the thing: like it or not, I can’t imagine a fair justice system operating any other way. Because the most important thing is that we have a system we can have faith in. And faith in that system relies on knowing that people can defend themselves — whether or not they have the resources to do it. Otherwise, what are we looking at? A system where justice depends on your bank balance. Where your defence is only as strong as the cash you can throw at it. And for my part, I just don’t think we want to start deciding who gets access to justice based on an accused’s resources — or how much we loathe what they’ve been accused of. Because the alternative? Only the wealthy get to fight for their rights. Everyone else? Too bad. Guilty or not — you’re on your own. And look, in other aspects of life, sure — some people will always be able to afford to fly first class. But when it comes to justice, we’re not talking about airline tickets. We’re talking about outcomes that can redeem or destroy lives. There’s another aspect to this — and maybe it’s a bit churlish of me — but honestly, how on earth do you rack up $120,000 in legal fees just fighting for name suppression? I can’t help but wonder whether, in terms of the sheer quantum of money being spent here, we — or at least the system — is just taking the Mickey. Because $120,000? Just to argue about name suppression? That feels like the real scandal. But the rest of it? Luca Fairgray was convicted. Sentenced. And now, everyone knows who he is. We paid a price for it. But like it or not, it looks like that’s the price of a justice system we can believe in. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:38:35 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australia-correspondent-on-russias-stance-on-australias-relationship-with-indonesia-the-clock-ticking-for-peter-dutton-and-the-reason-behind-the-murder-of-a-sydney-mother/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/murray-olds-australia-correspondent-on-russias-stance-on-australias-relationship-with-indonesia-the-clock-ticking-for-peter-dutton-and-the-reason-behind-the-murder-of-a-sydney-mother/ Russia is after access to an Indonesian air base.  The two countries have a friendly relationship, and Russia is now telling Australia to stay out of Indonesian affairs. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds called it a "blunt warning from Jakarta."  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:33:24 Z /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-white-houses-face-off-on-immigration-and-the-state-department-cut-backs/ /on-air/holiday-breakfast/audio/richard-arnold-us-correspondent-on-the-white-houses-face-off-on-immigration-and-the-state-department-cut-backs/ US President Donald Trump's in the midst of a showdown with the Supreme Court.  US border agents put 28 Venezuelans on a bus to Texas airport last night, where they would be taken to the infamous Salvadoran prison CECOT.  But the Supreme Court ordered a pause on the deportations.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Tim Beveridge about the unfolding situation and state department cut backs.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:18:50 Z