Holiday Breakfast

Fruit growers in Motueka are counting the cost of Boxing Day's massive hailstorm.
Heywood Orchards grows golden kiwifruit and apples.
Evan Heywood told Tim Dower the storm was the worst he's seen - and it shredded the leaves and significantly knocked around the fruit.
"You can't just walk away from the damaged fruit either, you've still got to get it off the vines and trees.
"The workload still hasn't changed but the value of the crop has been reduced to nothing."
A fruit growers association in Motueka in the Nelson area says yesterday's hail storm may have wiped out so much fruit the labour crisis is somewhat averted.
The association's president says some growers lost their entire crop in the storm.
Richard Clarkson says it will cost "millions of dollars", and the district and entire country would feel the impact.
"It's a bitter pill to swallow after what's already been a challenging year for growers."
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Parenting Expert and host of Real Life on Newstalk ZB John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge to share his parenting advice.
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Clinical Director of Animal Hospital for Vetora BOP and Television Presenter Stacey Tremain joins Tim Bevegeridge to answer your pet questions.
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Kiwi pole vaulter Eliza McCartney's finally at a point where she feels ready to compete.
The Olympic bronze medalist has battled ongoing niggles with an Achilles tendon this year which flared up at the end of 2019, limiting her ability to train ahead of next year's Tokyo Games.
But McCartney says the last few months have been particularly good.
"Things are kind of clicking, I'm feeling comfortable with my run up and jumping, so I'm hoping I'll be competing before the end of summer, so that's kind of my target."
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Technology has really been in the spotlight this year, with the Covid-19 pandemic seeing a rush of new apps to deal with outbreaks, while many people and companies have had to rely on technology to keep working.
Tech expert Paul Stenhouse joined Francesca Rudkin to recap the year in technology, what to look out for before buying tech deals at the Boxing Day sales, and to take calls from listeners who had their own tech questions. 
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The sun's shining outside, and plenty of us are getting into the gardens during our summer breaks.
Gardening expert Ruud Kleinpaste joined Francesca Rudkin to share his tips for the weeks ahead, and took questions from callers seeking a bit of help with their gardens. 
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Christmas Day has been and gone - and for many people, they are now regretting that extra slice of ham and that chocolate binge!
Kent Johns, former Radio Sport host turned health coach, joined Francesca Rudkin to share health advice and discuss his health journey, and took calls from listeners about their own health questions. 
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Nadia Lim's 2020 has been yet another successful one.
Her food delivery service My Food Bag enjoyed another boom year.
And she became a comfort for us while in lockdown with her cooking show, Nadia's Comfort Kitchen.
Plus to round off the year - she released her first children's book Marvellous Marvin.
She joined Tim Dower to reflect on a busy 2020, the reaction to her lockdown cooking, raising chickens, and her 30-second Christmas recipe. 
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NewstalkZB is back with another edition of Hidden Spots on Summer Breakfast.
This is where we take you on a bit of a virtual road trip around the country - and give you tips on attractions you may not know about.
The next on the road trip is Thames in the beautiful Coromandel, where the Goldmine Experience is based.
Manager Paul Benesemann joined Tim Dower to discuss what you can discover there.
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While many of us are gathering together for Christmas, many Kiwis will be spending the season apart from their families.
That includes countless members of the military and defence force, who are stationed overseas.
Defence Force Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Wright is part of the Kiwi contingent at the Multinational Force Observers at the Sinai Peninsula.
He joined Tim Dower to discuss his role and how they are celebrating Christmas this year.
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