Holiday Breakfast

The legal battle over whether a convicted criminal has the right to 'lad mags' in prison is being described as a storm in a teacup.  

Stephen Thomas Hudson has won his case in the Court of Appeal after his request for copies of FHM and Ralph were censored by Corrections. 

Criminal Lawyer Steve Cullen told Tim Dower that the department's argument the publications could become currency is grossly speculative. 

He says every inmate could be watching this on TV, and it's time to grow up and not take such a prurient approach to a relatively insignificant issue.  

Steve Cullen says the argument content could be dangerous for female guards, is also speculative. 

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The Government's defending a review of Kāinga Ora, saying it's the right course of action for the country's struggling social housing provider. 

The review will be led by former National Prime Minister Sir Bill English. 

Housing Minister Chris Bishop told Tim Dower that an independent look at books of the country's largest landlord will be good news for everyone. 

He says it's about making sure it's operating efficiently and effectively and will be good for both taxpayers and tenants. 

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Satisfaction from Wellington's Mayor over the scrapping of Let's Get Wellington Moving, despite her vocal opposition to the idea.

Central and local government have agreed in principle to dissolve the project, confirming other transport infrastructure projects such as a second Mt Victoria tunnel is in the works.

Tory Whanau told Tim Dower local leaders were able to meet half way during the discussions.

She says she's pleased they were able to retain some important projects like the Golden Mile, and a commitment to urban development with the second tunnel

Whanau says it's a good sign for the future working relationship.

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The Prime Minister says getting price stability under control, will help grow our GDP.

It fell 0.3 percent in the three months to September, in a worse result than economists had predicted.

Chris Luxon says the previous government pumped money into the domestic economy.

He told Tim Dower in-turn, that's driven domestic inflation, which impacts everyone, as well as the economy.

Luxon says we have to get inflation back under three percent because when we have price stability, people can plan, invest, and they know their mortgages are coming down.

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Microplastics are probably impacting us, much more than we know.

It's been revealed some of Auckland's popular beaches are 50 times more polluted with microplastics than elsewhere in New Zealand.

They're made up of everything from microbeads to clothing fibres and broken-down bottles.

Nanotechnologist and science educator Dr Michelle Dickinson says as a result, our fish are filled with them.

She told Tim Dower we can't get away from these microplastics.

Dickinson says we're inadvertently eating them through fish and other sea life, and we should be aware they're in the atmosphere that we're breathing.

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The Kiwi musician first burst onto the scene in 2016 with her breakout hit "Rome".

She now has three EPs under her belt and, after touring the US and Canada, she is back in New Zealand.

Theia joined Tim Dower to talk about her past success and her future plans.

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American Express have recorded a strong quarter on the back of increased retail spending, and Germany has seen a record drop in inflation.

Devon Funds' Greg Smith talked to Tim Dower about the latest money news from around the world.

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The Black Caps have suffered their first lost at this year's Cricket World Cup.

India eased to a four-wicket win in a top-of-the-table showdown in Dharamsala.

ZB Morning Sport director Clay Wilson talked with Tim Dower on what happened and what next for the Black Caps.

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Reading Recovery, the one on one literacy program in primary schools, has taken a dive.

Fewer than 40% of schools are now offering it and many are looking at other ways of supporting students.

NZEI president Mark Potter spoke to Tim Dower about it.

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International airfares are again set to rise next year.

Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem.

Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back it's New Zealand route, leaving Air New Zealand the key player in that market.

Aviation commentator Irene King spoke to Tim Dower about why this is happening.

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