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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Roman Travers: Finally, there is good news
If you feel as though you’ve been living in some kind of whack job, futuristic Netflix series when it comes to this country’s deplorable attitude to crime and…
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Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on the Christchurch Call becoming a foundation
It's thought the Christchurch Call's refresh is in-line with technology's rapid evolution. The call —designed to battle online extremism and hate content— is…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the establishment of the National Gang Unit
Some police officers are sceptical about the Government's new crackdown on gangs. The Police Minister and Police Commissioner have announced the establishment…
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John O'Neill: Director of Massey University's Institute of Education on the Government reintroducing charter schools
There are concerns the Government's charter schools plan could be a political football. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's announced more than $150…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent ahead of Australia's federal budget announcement
Australia’s federal budget is due today. With gross debt predicted to rise above $1 trillion by 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is walking a tightrope between…
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Elliott Smith: ZB rugby commentator on Sam Cane's retirement from international rugby
All Blacks Captain Sam Cane has announced his retirement from the international stage. From next year he’ll take up a three-year contract with Suntory in…
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Jess Winchester: Stroke Foundation General Manager on the calls for salt regulation in processed foods
There are calls for the government to better regulate salt content in our processed foods. Research from Otago and Auckland universities reveals about two…
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Chris Gallavin: Massey University Law Professor on the Court of Appeal finding the Waitangi Tribunal can summon Karen Chhour
It's thought a Court of Appeal decision finding the Waitangi Tribunal could summon ACT MP Karen Chhour doesn't set a precedent for future cases. The decision…
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Ruth Shinoda: Head of Education Review Office's Education Evaluation Centre on new teachers not being set up to succeed
New teachers across the country are not being set up to succeed, according to the Education Review Office (ERO). Two thirds of principals are reporting new…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on UK proposal to ban protest groups and new device cutting hospital time for cancer patients
A new proposal could see protest groups in the UK banned in a similar way to terrorist organisations. Extracts of an upcoming report show recommendations will…
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Andrew Alderson: Wellington Phoenix nil-all draw, Warriors loss, Dame Lisa Carrington pipped in canoe sprint final
In the A-League semi-finals, the Wellington Phoenix had a nil-all draw against the Melbourne Victory. The Phoenix return home this Saturday for the second leg…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on introduction of 24 hour parking charges in Auckland CBD
Big changes are coming to parking in Auckland’s CBD. Auckland CBD residents and visitors will be stung with new 24-hour parking charges covering overnight, at…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the UK continuing to allow weapons manufacturers to export to Israel
Unlike the US, the UK is not withholding arms to Israel. Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that their position is not comparable with that of the US, since…
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Haydn Marriner: Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association Chair on potentially raising the international visitor levy
There's doubts a potential raising of the international visitor levy will impact tourism numbers. Overseas visitors pay $35 collected through visa…
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Paul Moon: Historian on Archives New Zealand shutting down it's digital archiving programme due to lack of funding
Archives New Zealand's shutting down its digital archiving programme. It's part of an initiative to digitise historically significant images and documents. But…
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Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the warnings of a power shortage due to the early cold snap
A potential power outage is looming in the chilly air. Many parts of the country have seen temperatures dropping below zero with an early season cold snap…
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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the arrests and encampment clearing at George Washington University
Another pro-Palestine encampment was cleared by Police, resulting in the arrest of 33 protestors. Hundreds of police stormed the grounds at Washington’s George…
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Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Jetstar's reliability overtaking Air New Zealand's
Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen, and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77% of its domestic…
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Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on the attempts to remove heritage listings from derelict buildings
A Wellington City Councillor says the fight isn't over to remove the heritage listing from derelict buildings. RMA Minister Chris Bishop has signed off on the…
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Boyd Swinburn: Health Coalition Aotearoa Co-Chair on the new school lunch programme
A public health academic says David Seymour's claims he can reduce funding for the school lunch programme while delivering the same results is a big call to…
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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum: Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem on the ceasefire negotiations and Israel continuing to move into Rafah
Israeli tanks have now entered Rafah, taking control of the border. Yesterday saw Hamas agree to a ceasefire proposal, but Israel believes the terms do not go…
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Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the findings of the Auditor-General's report into the 2023 election
There are lessons to be learned from the Auditor-General's review of last year's election. The report's found the final check of the official election results…
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Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the increase of coal burning to keep up with energy demand
More coal's being burned to keep up with energy demand. The Gas Industry Company has revealed there was a 12.5% reduction in gas production last year. It's…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the pilot forced to take evasive action after China detonated flares
An Australian pilot operating in international waters was forced to take evasive action. A Chinese military jet detonated flares close to the Navy helicopter…
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Cameron Bagrie: Economist on the OECD's report indicating an 'economic hangover'
The OECD is pointing to an economic hangover in our economy in its biennial report. It's advising the Government to gradually get the books back into surplus…
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John Munro: Criminal Defence Lawyer on the $1.9 billion in funding for Corrections
The Government's throwing $1.9 billion at Corrections with a pledge to restore law and order. It will add more than 800 extra beds at Waikeria Prison and…
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Gillian Blythe: Water NZ CEO on deal brokered between Government and Auckland Council in Local Water Done Well reforms
The Government has made its first move in its Local Water Done Well reforms – the replacement for Three Waters. A deal has been brokered with Auckland Council…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak facing more poor election results, and Sweden tightens security ahead of Eurovision
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing down his critics after another set of poor election results. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Mike Hosking the…
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Andrew Alderson: Warriors suffer third straight defeat, NZ sevens teams back-to-back victories, Wellington Phoenix to face Melbourne Victory in A-League semi final
The Warriors have suffered their third defeat in a row, falling 14-8 to the Newcastle Knights. The men’s and women’s New Zealand sevens-teams have completed…
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Elly Waitoa: Auckland Council Animal Management Manager on new campaign aimed to decrease dog attacks
Auckland Council is launching a new campaign to drive down dog attacks. Research reveals around 2700 related injuries each year, with just under 300 of those…
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Vincent McAviney: British PM expected to lose half his councillors across England and Wales
UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney brings us the latest on the UK local elections and from London’s fatal sword attack. McAviney told Mike Hosking “If things…
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Brigette Morten: Political Commentator on Julie Anne Genter's outburst in parliament
Is it time to review the attitudes of MPs inside parliament? Political commentator Brigette Morten told Mike Hosking that in a week with MP pay rises and James…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the cancellation of this years New Zealand Fashion Week and the lack of interest in local fashion
Are kiwis uninterested in New Zealand Fashion? New Zealand Fashion Week has been cancelled this August and has decided to shift into a two-yearly schedule…
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Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the $67 million commitment to structured literacy
There's hopes a new policy around education won't be a one-size-fits-all approach. The Government's committing $67 million in the upcoming Budget for teacher…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on the rise in unemployment and the labour shortage
Economic pain is being felt in the latest employment numbers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the December quarter…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the crackdown on pro-Palestine protests in the United States
Patience has run out for the authorities cracking down on student protests across the United States. Pro-Palestinian protests at multiple colleges have broken…
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Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on if New Zealand should join Pillar 2 of AUKUS
The Government's continuing discussions around potential future cooperation with AUKUS but it's still a long way off. Foreign Minister Winston Peters outlined…
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Catherine Law: Avonside Girls' High School Principal on NZQA being to blame for the glitches in last year's digital NCEA exams
It's been found the blame lies at NZQA’s feet for a number of digital exam assessment glitches. An independent review found last year's issues —which included…
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Catherine Beard: Business NZ Director of Advocacy on how unemployment is impacting the business sector
Unemployment is continuing to rise. New figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate was 4.3% in the March quarter, up 0.3 percentage points from 4% in the…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Police response to the fatal sword attack in London
Questions are arising around the Police response to a fatal sword attack in London. A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was killed in…
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Vince Cocurullo: Whangārei Mayor on the slip, closure, and subsequent delays in the Brynderwyns
It’s unfortunate but hardly surprising. Around 10km of highway through Northland's Brynderwyn Hills has been closed since February for repair work. It had been…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on MPs being granted a pay rise
It's looking like an MP pay rise is going ahead this time around. The Remuneration Authority's set to increase salaries 2.8% backdated to October, followed by…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the financial boost received by Queensland domestic, family, and sexual violence support groups
Queensland’s abuse support services are receiving a financial boost. The state government has announced an additional $36 million in funding that will go to…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on household spending rising by 6.2%
Household spending seems to be rising faster than inflation. Data from Stats NZ showed that it rose an average of 6.2% in the year to March, reflecting the…
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Graeme Jarvis: Medicines NZ CEO on the impact of the $1.7 billion funding boost for Pharmac
Pharmac's record funding-boost will fill a fiscal hole to ensure it can keep funding the treatments currently on offer. The drug-buying agency is being…
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Chris Wakeman: Christchurch colorectal surgeon on surgery wait list targets estimated to have $723 million price tag
The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget. An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on British troops aid operation in Gaza and the uprooting of thousands of apple trees by UK's largest cider maker
British troops could be deployed on the ground in Gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. The US has said no American forces would go ashore from a…
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Elliott Smith: High quality Super Rugby, Scott McLaughlin in pole position, LIV Golf Adelaide
Super Rugby fans saw some high quality action over the weekend. The Blues v Reds clash was decided dramatically after the siren and the Hurricanes had their…
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Mark Revill-Johnson: President of the New Zealand Institute of Driving Educators on fee removal of driving test re-sits resulting in more no-shows
Professional driving instructors are suffering an unexpected consequence of last year’s change to free re-sits for driving tests. Since fees for re-sitting…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the hospitalisations after Household Cavalry horses ran through the streets of London
Horses and people are still hospitalised after a number of animals belonging to the Household Cavalry ran through the streets of London. Four of the seven…
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Nick Whitehead: Serko Chief Marketing Officer says the industry is seeking clarity on the Government's plans for the software sector
Some of New Zealand's biggest tech names have sent a letter to the Government as millions of public funding is set to expire in the cloud software sector. The…
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Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association CEO on the 30% rise in international visitor spending
The economic value of cruise-ships is on full-display as the season draws to a close. They've brought in 350,000 visitors, with an estimated value of $540…
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Marie Dyhrberg: Barrister on the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal's summons of Karen Chhour
A barrister says the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal summons of the Children's Minister was a good and clear decision. It ruled Karen…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the approval of the UK's migrant deportation bill and the deaths of five migrants
At least five are dead only hours after the passing of the UK’s controversial migrant deportation bill. Approximately 100 migrants were rescued while crossing…
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Greg Murphy: Road Safety advocate calls for stiffer penalties for distracted driving
There are calls for harsher punishments for repeat distracted driving. New Ipsos research commissioned by AMI found 55% of drivers admit to driving distracted…
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Prudence Thomson: Accent Health Recruiter says there are systems in place to help migrant doctors adapt
A health recruiter is giving assurances that practices are in place to help migrant doctors. An Otago University study has found international doctors are…
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Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the collaboration with Auckland Airport and China Airlines to market to business travellers
Chinese business travellers are first priority Auckland tourism for a first-of-its-kind alliance. Since travel resumed last year, 6% of the 210,000 Chinese…
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Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chairman on the possibility of health worker strikes becoming commonplace
There are fears health worker strikes could become common place as conditions worsen. Two and a half thousand resident doctors will strike next month over pay…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on a breastfeeding mother being kicked out of Arj Barker's Melbourne show
An American comedian is defending his decision to kick a breast-feeding mother out of his Melbourne comedy show. Flight of the Concords star Arj Barker asked…
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Ang Jury: Women's Refuge CEO on the reintroduction of the Three Strikes legislation
Women's Refuge says it will be a waiting game as to whether Three Strikes legislation is effective. The Government is preparing to reintroduce mandatory prison…