Breakfast: Thursday, February 23

Published: 6:13AM Thursday February 23, 2012 Source: Breakfast

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Desire for quake certainty

The thousands of aftershocks that hit Canterbury in the last year have helped push the scientific understanding of earthquakes forward, but the public's desire for certainty has been a real challenge for scientists.

GNS earthquake expert Kelvin Berryman reflects on a very shaky year.

Call for action over fishing 'slave ships'

A US scholar says foreign crews working in New Zealand waters operate slave ships. The Maritime Union has labelled these companies "parasites" and wants urgent action from the Government which is due to report on Friday the results of a ministerial investigation.

Christchurch quake hero

During yesterday's Christchurch earthquake commemorations 140 people received Christchurch Earthquake Awards.

Breakfast speaks to one of the heroes as well as the woman he saved.

Will extending smoking ban work?

A University of Otago study, published and picked up internationally, suggests smoking outside bars and restaurants encourages social smoking and leads more people into the picking up the habit. Breakfast gets the take of a former smoker.

Defence Force morale

With Defence Force morale at a low, questions are being asked about the Government's commitment to our armed forces.

Breakfast asks the Minister of Defence how badly job cuts are hurting New Zealand soldiers.

Education issues

Education Minister Hekia Parata discusses the issues surrounding education - including the cost of going back to school, national standards and fast-tracking teachers.

Education Minister responds

Education Minister Hekia Parata answers your questions on Facebook.

Latest from Australia

Breakfast talks to ONE News Australia correspondent Steve Marshall.

Political young guns

Breakfast talks to National's Simon Bridges and Labour's Jacinda Ardern about Christchurch's rebuild and whether the Government is looking at more extensive smoking bans.

Cost of a drinking habit

FebFast-ers have been giving their livers and their wallets a break. Personal finance expert Amanda Morrall currently how much our drinking habits are costing the rest of it.

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