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A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the ground are emerging via the Elon Musk-owned internet satellite Starlink; The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn infrastructure and environmental issues should be addressed before attracting more tourists; The new chief executive of Federated Farmers says he wants to create an "unfair" advantage for kiwi farmers at home and on the world stage; A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us.

A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access fee and a share of the international tourist levy to help fund protection and upkeep of the popular site; Signs of rising confidence and a possible peak in unemployment may influence the Reserve Bank's February decision, with potential implications for mortgage rates and borrowers; As vehicle dashboards rely more heavily on touchscreens, concerns are growing about driver distraction. ANCAP says it will reward higher safety ratings to cars that reintroduce physical buttons for basic functions, encouraging drivers to keep their eyes on the road; Streaming services could be forking over cash to support local productions should Labour get into government; While teenagers up and down the motu are opening their NCEA results, they're joined by 10-year old Raymond Hsu. In 2025, Raymond was one of the few, and definitely one of the youngest students to sit both NCEA and Cambridge exams, receiving his first GCSE certificate.

The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market; Business confidence has risen to its highest level since March 2014 according to the latest survey by the Institute of Economic Research; New Zealand has the world's highest melanoma death rate, but University of Auckland scientists hope a $1 million grant will help bring a new treatment to patient trials in just over five years; President Trump argues his country needs the mineral rich Island to protect against security concerns; This time of year sees a surge of people filing for divorce or breaking up with their partners.

Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss the NFL's Wildcard Weekend and some of the biggest moments from each game. Then they dive into the Flames 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon.(15:31) Later on Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic level. She's so concerned that she's opening the region's first specialist clinic; An intensive, circuit-breaker type treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is now being trialled in New Zealand; New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires; Dead hammerhead sharks have been washing up on shore in north Auckland, perplexing some beachgoers.

While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees; New details in the Manage My Health data breach show more than 80,000 of the 125,000 patients affected by the hack are based in Northland; Kiwi-based Iranians are watching with worry as Iranian military forces continue their violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. Forough Amin who has been in New Zealand for 11 years, says she hasn't heard from her family in Iran since the phones and internet were switched off there; The owner of a new supermarket in Christchurch says sales in the first three days were more than double what they expected. Ethan Vickery and his father Shane opened Kai Co to give shoppers an alternative to the Woolworths and Foodstuffs supermarket duopoly; Scrabble boards were put to serious use as New Zealand hosted its first national women's Scrabble championship in Auckland. Twenty competitors battled for the title, with Joanne Craig finishing third after losing her final match to the eventual champion.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Brant Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys dive into the Winter Olympics starting soon and George gives off a hot take about Olympic Athletes. Then, the guys look back on another Flames loss. (23:41) later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Geroge Rusic and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys break down a disappointing Flames performance against the Montreal Canadiens. The guys look at some lineup decisions and the play of Dustin Wolf in last nights loss.(30:49) Later on Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the morning report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings, Motueka, Blenheim and Kaikoura; Summer has been found to carry the most risk for new workers getting into construction; The enormous legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt includes those praising his role in turning Invercargill's fortune around and his comic genius. Shadbolt died yesterday at the age of 78 in Invercargill; Just how hot is it going to get this weekend across New Zealand? A Hamilton Mum and her 8 year old daughter have found unexpected social media fame while taking a special road trip this summer.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Peter Klein and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys revisit the singing career of William Hung. Then the guys get into some of the idiosyncrasies that pro athletes have, from answers in scrums to listening to the national anthems.(23:27) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the app, Manage My Health, disclosed a data breach, patients are still struggling to find out if they've been affected; A routine biodiversity check in North Taranaki has led to the possible discovery of a brand-new species of spider; Extra firefighting crews have been put on standby to help the Hawkes Bay region as it swelters under an extreme fire risk this weekend.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss American Idol Star, William Hung and his attempt at making it in the music industry. Then the guys turn their attention to Bad 80's movie quotes and test Shan on his knowledge of them.(22:59) Later on Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the morning report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along with those of his friends and family; Tensions remain high in Venezuela after the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro, with shots heard near the presidential palace yesterday; The group behind the Manage My Health hack calls itself Kazu. It has demanded US$60,000 after hundreds of thousands of medical files were stolen from one of the country's largest patient portals; A British World War expert will tell a Wellington conference that New Zealand soldiers outperformed Australians in both world wars. The event will explore quirky, controversial, and overlooked stories from New Zealand's military history.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show, George makes his return! Then the guys get right into Canada's Semifinal loss at the hands of Czechia at eh World Juniors last night. George and Krahner give their takes on their frustrations with Canada's game and tournament as a whole.(20:59) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores have pleaded not guilty on charges of narcoterrorism; The ransom threat from hackers who have stolen 400,000 patient files from Manage My Health is set to expire; New Zealand house prices have finished 2025 in the red, according to Cotality's latest Home Value Index; Historian Dr Matthew O'Meagher explains how Venezuela has changed from being a regional economic powerhouse; Woolworths sold more than 1.7 million hot cross buns last Easter - and that demand has them back on shelves just days after Christmas.

Health Minister Simeon Brown provides an update on Manage My Health data hack; Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches; Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law; The holiday toll period stands at seven - less than half the previous year's toll of 15.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matty Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off hour 1 The guys break down the Flames big 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flayers on New Years Eve! Next, the guys react to team Canada's Olympic Roster announcement!(28:24) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the morning report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Two Patriots players find themselves accused of violent crimes, The city of Boston reaches an agreement with the Kraft Group, and Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in as Mayor of New York. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matty Rose & Shan Virjee is on demand! To kick off the show the guys preview tonight New Years Eve game between the Flames and the Flyer! Then the guys look at some of the bubble players on the Canadian Olympic Team!(27:29) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Boston is going big with the New Year's celebrations. Reactions from Patriots fans as wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing charges. A man is being held without bail in Methuen, charged with the death of his mother. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matty Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys break down the Flames at times painful win over the Boston Bruins. They discuss the teams dreadful powerplay, a weird challenge, and an even weirder OT Winner.(27:22) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

South Station's new fare gates are officially being activated today. Town of Merrimack New Hampshire surprised by ICE's plans for a new facility. President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matt Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off hour 1 the guys break down the Flames 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers! The guys discuss the big time depth performances the Flames in the game. Then, Krahn gets some thoughts off hiss chest regarding Team Canada over at the World Juniors!(23:00) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Winter weather caused delays at Logan Airport, $400k worth of lobsters went missing in transit, and local officials preview Boston's New Year's celebration. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Maine man is charged with murdering his mother. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax yesterday following one of the heaviest Russian assaults on Kyiv in weeks. Bostonians celebrating Kwanzaa with an annual brunch in the South End. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend's weather is causing some major headaches at Logan Airport. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Service says the fatal fire in Needham on Christmas Eve was accidental. One local farm is giving Christmas trees a new life. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump announces military strikes in Nigeria, the mad dash to the mall to return unwanted items and a Christmas tradition continues in Brookline. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts attorney general Andrea Campbell joins 19 other states in suing the Trump administration, Someone is Arkansas is the power ball jackpot winner, Bostons roman catholic spiritual leader reflects on the life of the faithful in Venezuela. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matt Rose and Shan Virjee is on demand! To kick off the show, the guys break down the brutal loss by the Flames in Round 2 of the Battle of Alberta! They get into the masterclass by both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.(18:38) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

The government releases more Jeffrey Epstein files, another Massachusetts police officer has been decertified, and a theater that's almost a hundred years old is being pushed back under the stage lights. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matty Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show and the guys are previewing the Battle of Alberts tonight! They guys also discuss how much of a sport Pickleball is.(20:48) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Rebounding from problems on the rails, sweating out the last days of holiday shopping and the Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matt Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys break down the weekend that was for the Calgary Flames! They get into the strong performance from the Flames on Saturday as they took down the Vegas Golden Knights.(20:04) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports int eh Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Former state trooper Michael Proctor will never again work in law enforcement, parking penalties increase in Cambridge and the Pats are back in the postseason. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details from an autopsy of the man suspected in the mass shooting at Brown University and the shooting of an MIT professor. An uninvolved 84-year-old man was killed during a police pursuit in Stoughton yesterday. The Department of Justice posted two more batches of Epstein files to its website yesterday. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday travel rush is in full swing. A massive amount of files on Jeffrey Epstein are in the process of being released. A two-year project is underway to bring more than a hundred affordable housing units for seniors to Lynn. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Big Show with George Rusic & Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show George tells us about his terrible experience flying home. That spurns a conversation about the perks and drawbacks of flying commercial.(28:58) Later on, Shan Virjee gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

The manhunt is over for the shooter of the MIT professor in Brookline, DOJ set to release entirety of Epstein files, and the White House moves to ban transgender health care for minors. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On hour one of the Big Show with Matt Rose and Brent Krahn, they start with a rant about driving on a snow day after a blizzard in the city, which turns into a discussion about travel in the AHL.(29:28) Later on, Connor Gronsdahl brings you the morning report! He previews the Flames and the Kraken, a look back at the night in the NHL, and a preview for the night ahead. He also takes you through Canada's first World Junior tune-up game, Thursday Night Football, Raptors action, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Morning Report producer Georgie Hanafin asked Christmas grocery shoppers in Christchurch about some of their non-negotiables for Christmas dinners. RNZ Cookbook, Kathy Paterson spoke to Corin Dann.

Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas.

Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure of its school; Auckland Council is securing more burial and cremation spaces as the city's cemeteries begin to run out of capacity; We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh; One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

The hunt for the Brown University shooter continues, a small plane crashed into a residential housing complex, and an abandoned bakery is being turned into affordable housing. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal; Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to rescue a teenage girl stranded on a Coromandel cliff. Police later apologised, saying they mistakenly believed she was dead, but emails suggest cost may have been a factor; The Ministry of Health isn't renewing its contract for the country's online Flu Tracking surveillance tool; For more than 40 years, Bernard Egan has been tasked with the job of being Santa's helper. Listening to Christmas wishes and taking notes from kids back to Santa; Children at Auckland's Starship Hospital have been given a rare chance to light up one of the city's most recognisable landmarks, the Sky Tower.

Hundreds gather at candlelight vigil following Brown University shooting, FIFA to make some $60 tickets available for World Cup in Foxboro, and Medford school closed due to norovirus scare. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; It has been a big year for the country's education sector with a number of major changes; Auckland Council has scrapped a trial of fortnightly rubbish collections after a backlash from affected residents; A local board election has been voided, and voters will have to go back to the polls, after a judge ruled fraudulent voting had "permeated or infected" the election.

A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus that runs from Auckland to Invercargill. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida jumped on board.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Summer is well and truly here, and with warmer days comes more time spent outdoors, and the need for sunscreen; Splore has decided to call it quits after its 2026 show after lower than hoped ticket sales.