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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
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the continuing search and rescue efforts after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
A search and rescue effort continues after a bridge collapse in Baltimore. A fully laden container ship rammed into one of the supports and the bridge crumpled…
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Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert on the allegations of Chinese cyber-attacks against world governments
An expert says allegations of Chinese cyber-attacks in New Zealand have been at a lower level than our allies. Spy agency the GCSB has tied targeting of our…
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Lesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on the increasing number of Australians looking for second jobs
Millions of Australians are looking for a second job as the cost of living continues to bite. A survey by comparison website Finder has found that 32% of…
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Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the study from Mondelez finding that Gen Z prefers snacks over meals
Kiwi’s eating habits seem to be changing. New research from Mondelez shows that almost half of Gen Z prefer snacking over dinner, and 40% skip breakfast in…
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Ian Hutson: Salvation Army Social Policy Director has some concerns about the Family Boost Policy
The Salvation Army is welcoming the Government's childcare policy but has some concerns. The Family Boost policy will see parents and caregivers able to claim…
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Alex Walker: Central Hawke's Bay District Mayor on the independent review into the emergency management response to Cyclone Gabrielle
Overwhelmed and under-resourced. An independent review has found major failings in the emergency management response to Cyclone Gabrielle. It finds the system…
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Colin Alder: Gisborne Councilor on the 100 person brawl that left two people dead and three seriously injured
Two people have been left dead and three injured after a 100-person brawl in Gisborne on Saturday night. The victims were stabbed at a 21st birthday party. One…
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Gavin Grey: Messages of support for the Princess of Wales and Ireland set to appoint youngest PM ever
The Princess of Wales and her husband, Prince William, have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer…
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Andrew Alderson: SailGP dolphin policy slammed by Sir Russell Coutts and the future of the race in New Zealand
SailGP was brought to a halt on Saturday after dolphin sightings in Lyttleton Harbour. Chief Executive of SailGP, Sir Russell Coutts slammed officials for…
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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Hipkins State of Nation speech and all tax policies being on the table again
Chris Hipkins State of Nation speech and all tax policies being on the table again In his first major speech as opposition leader, Chris Hipkins gave a State…
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Miles Workman: ANZ senior economist says the GDP per capita is almost as bad as during the Global Financial Crisis
New Zealand's GDP per capita paints a worse picture than the headline figure. Stats NZ data shows GDP dropped 0.1 percentage points in the final quarter of…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the good news regarding King Charles' health
There’s some good news regarding King Charles' health. Queen Camilla has been carrying out public duties while the King undergoes treatment for an undisclosed…
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Rosamund Hill: Neurologist on the new anti-migraine medication costing kiwis $300 a month
New and effective anti-migraine drugs aren't publicly funded in New Zealand, costing those with chronic migraine nearly $300 a month. An Otago University…
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu Mayor on the massive costs of keeping the Chateau Tongariro Hotel empty and in disrepair
It’s a hefty price for taxpayers to keep the Chateau Tongariro Hotel empty and in disrepair. The Department of Conservation, which owns the land, has confirmed…
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Letitia Harding: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation CEO on the Government's vaping crackdown
Harsher penalties and restrictions are coming into force as the Government starts its crackdown on vaping. The Coalition will ban single use vapes and increase…
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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on the possibility of New Zealand entering a technical recession
Economists are anticipating GDP growth close to zero for the last quarter. The Reserve Bank's forecasting a flat zero percent, ANZ is expecting a 0.1…
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the investigation into the re-opening of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery
A re-opening of Northland's Marsden Point Oil Refinery could be on the cards. The Government's investigating the feasibility of doing so as part of a study…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the reveal that more images of the British Royal Family have been edited
Another photo of the Royal Family has been revealed to be edited. Getty Images has revealed that a photo of the late Queen was “digitally enhanced at source”…
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Terry Collins: AA spokesperson on the discount on road user charges for plug-in hybrids and the removal of the clean car discount
Road user charges are in for a shake-up after an accidental Government U-turn. Owners of plug-in hybrids will pay $38 per thousand kilometres, a reduction from…
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Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association Chair on the police data showing more than 400 retail crimes reported a day in 2023
A local business owner says there needs to be more action on retail crime. Police data shows more than 400 retail crimes were reported a day last year, with…
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Haydn Marriner: Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association chair on the price increase for Great Walks
It's about to become more expensive to complete the country's Great Walks. The Department of Conservation is increasing prices in July for the first time in…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the settlement of the class action lawsuit against Uber
A five-year legal battle against Uber has come to an end. Uber has been ordered to pay $272 million to Australian taxi operators, covering the loss of income…
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Bernie Smith: Former Monte Cecelia Housing Trust CEO on the crackdown on Kainga Ora tenant behaviour
The Government's crackdown on antisocial Kainga Ora tenant behaviour is being labelled a "move back to the real world". It's instructed Kainga Ora to end the…
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Anabelle Creswell: Criminal Bar Association President on the issues faced by New Zealand Courts
Mouldy and flooding courtrooms, the district court backlog, and legal aid issues are among problems the country's courts are facing. Chief Justice Dame Helen…
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Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverage Council executive director on the wastewater study showing kiwis are drinking less alcohol than expected
New Zealanders are drinking less alcohol than previously thought. Auckland University has carried out the country's first large-scale trial of testing…
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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Winston Peter's controversial State of Nation speech
Winston Peters delivered a State of Nation speech yesterday to a crowd of around 600 people. The speech came following the first 100 days of Government and…
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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps cancelled visit to Ukraine
UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps abandoned a Ukraine port visit in Odessa for security reasons. UK & Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells mike…
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Alistair Crozier: Executive Director of the NZ China Council on today's NZ visit from the Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi
In the first inwards visit from a Chinese leader for some time, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits New Zealand today. Executive Director of the NZ China…
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Campbell Barry: Local Government NZ Vice President on the looming rate hikes to contend with rising construction costs
Colossal rate hikes are looming for homeowners as councils contend with rising construction and insurance costs. Local Government New Zealand says rates around…
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director disagrees with claims the NZ airfare market isn't set up to be competitive
The Airports Association is taking aim at the cost of Air New Zealand's domestic airfares. It's calling on the Government to set up an independent airfare…
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Helen Murray: Auckland University Neuroscientist on the Billy Guyton's post-death degenerative brain disease diagnosis
The first case of its kind in New Zealand, a former Super Rugby player has been diagnosed post-death with a degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic…
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Sian Taylor: Team Green Architects co-owner on the overheating problem in newly built townhouses
An unaccounted-for problem of overheating in some newly built townhouses is being seen as a country-wide problem. Frustration is brewing among owners in…
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor accepts that this is the last government bailout for the ski fields
Another bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts as the Government pours $7 million into the ski field. The operator has been running on a previous government bailout…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the upcoming Senate vote on whether TikTok should be banned
United States lawmakers are concerned TikTok users' data is being accessed by China. The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban the social…
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Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on Labour's plans to rebuild at today's retreat
There’s a focus on rebuilding today for the Labour Party as MPs head to Wairarapa for their belated retreat. The annual meeting is usually held in January…
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Kathryn Dalziel: Privacy Lawyer on Airbnb introducing a worldwide ban on indoor security cameras
Online rental platform Airbnb is introducing a worldwide ban on indoor security cameras. It says it's updating its policy after consultation with guests, hosts…
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on businesses' responses to the proposed changes to the Holidays Act
Businesses hope the Government will bring change to the Holidays Act. Brooke van Velden has laid out her agenda with a focus on regulations around contractors…
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Adrian Macey: Climate Change Research Institute Adjunct Professor says the Government's plans for NZ's climate goals are unclear
The Climate Change Commission is urging the Government to cut back the number of carbon credits available. They say there are too many credits on offer and the…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Senior Economist on the impact of the disruptions in the Red Sea to NZ's businesses
Are disruptions in the Red Sea hitting New Zealand as hard? Freedom Furniture has reported a $9 million loss in profit, saying that it’s partially due to the…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the bank's reducing their fixed mortgage rates again
For the second time in as many weeks, Kiwibank and ASB have reduced their fixed mortgage rates. It follows falls in wholesale rates on the expectation that…
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Russell Myers: Daily Mirror Royal Editor on the edited photo released by the Royal Family for Mothers Day
The Princess of Wales has admitted to editing an image of her and her three children. The first image since her abdominal surgery, it was posted to mark…
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Sue Harrison: Pressure on rents is due to insufficient rental properties
The Property Investors' Federation says easing rents relies on many factors. The Government's re-introducing interest deductibility for landlords. They'll be…
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Gareth Hughes: Chloe Swarbrick can reach across and attract voters
The Green's new co-leadership could look different under Chloe Swarbrick. The Auckland Central MP has won the race to replace James Shaw, and will lead the…
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Gavin Grey: US Ship on it's way to supply aid to Gaza
A US military ship is on its way to Gaza, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast. It comes after President Biden announced the US would…
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David Seymour: We have restored integrity in the tax system
The Associate Finance Minister says the last Government removing landlords' interest deductibility was a tax grab. The current Government's re-introducing it…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB Cricket Correspondent ahead of the Black Caps final test match against Australia
The Black Caps have one last shot against Australia. Today the final test match against the Australian side takes place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, kicking…
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Maurice Williamson: Former National Minister on the Government ticking off its 100 day plan
A former National Minister says this Government's changes are a big turn-around from the last. The Government's first 100 days are virtually up, and it's…
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Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist on the rising confidence in the housing market
There’s more belief in the housing market. ASB's latest Housing Confidence survey shows net 51% of people expect house prices to rise. It's the highest reading…
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Kate Gainsford: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on why the number of home schooled children is dropping
The number of students leaving home schooling increased last year. Education Ministry figures show 2,286 children exited home education, the highest number on…
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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on the Government's new emergency housing laws
Rotorua's Mayor is feeling upbeat about the Government's new emergency housing laws. Families with children living in emergency housing for more than 12 weeks…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Nikki Haley withdrawing from the US Presidential race after Super Tuesday
Nikki Haley has withdrawn from the US presidential race meaning we're in for another Biden-Trump election. The former South Carolina governor announced her…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Government's plans for an Oranga Tamariki-run military academy for youth offenders
The Police Association President says military academies for youth offenders are worth a crack. The Government plans to have an Oranga Tamariki-run pilot…
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Marilyn Giroux: Auckland University marketing lecturer on the Prime Minister's plane woes making worldwide headlines
It’s a bad look for the country as the Prime Minister's plane woes make worldwide headlines. The Air Force's Boeing 757 never left the ground yesterday due to…
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The Country's Rowena Duncum wraps last night's P!nk concert in Dunedin
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium swapped its usual green field for two hours of acrobatic entertainment from pop star P!nk last night. The three-time Grammy…
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Chris Jackson: Auckland University Spacecraft Mission Operations Director on the launch of the Methane SAT satellite
The first-ever government-funded space mission is scheduled for take-off this morning. The American-New Zealand mission will see the MethaneSAT satellite…
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Demelza Jackson: Newstalk ZB Political Reporter on the itinerary for Christopher Luxon's ASEAN visit
What was already a busy day for Christopher Luxon has just become busier. A fault with New Zealand’s Defence Force plane has forced the Prime Minister fly…
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: The National Road Carriers Association CEO on the Government's draft transport plan
The National Road Carriers Association says the Government's draft transport plan is a great step in the right direction. It features a half billion-dollar…
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Gavin Grey: Apparent Russian hack of German military meeting and Houthi rebels sink first ship in Yemen
Germany has admitted to an apparent hack by Russia of a military meeting where personnel discussed giving Ukraine long range missiles and possible targets…
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Professor Boyd Swinburn have requested urgent meeting with David Seymour on long term plan with school lunches
A coalition of health charities has slammed the Government’s decision to give ministerial responsibility for free school lunches to David Seymour after the Act…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Putin's warning to NATO if they send troops into Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is warning NATO countries of tragic consequences if they were to send troops into Ukraine. The Russian President is referring to comments made…