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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
Paul Buchanan: Strategist Analyst on the Government's decision to designate Hamas' political wing a terrorist entity
The Government is making it illegal for New Zealanders to support Hamas. It's designated Hamas' political wing a terrorist entity, the same as its military…
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Mark Bekhit: Radiology registrar on the Coroners Court's recommendation of mandatory safety helmets on e-scooters
The Coroners Court is recommending mandatory safety helmets on e-scooters after its report into an Auckland man's death. The man crashed into a concrete power…
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Mitch McCann: Newshub US Correspondent says voters are unhappy with Biden's involvement in the conflict in Palestine
The US Presidential race is heating up as both Joe Biden and Donald Trump win the Michigan Primary votes for their respective parties. But President Biden's…
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Vaughan Davis: The Goat Farm Advertising agency owner on the closure of Newshub
Newshub's imminent closure has put the size of our population in the spotlight. Advertising agency owner Vaughan Davis told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is…
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Glen Sowry: Queenstown Airport CEO on the Tarras Airport project being put on hold
Christchurch Airport's Tarras project is slowing down. The airport had been developing a Central Otago airport on 800 hectares of land in the small town of…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Senior Economist on the OCR remaining at 5.5%
This year is set to be harder than the last for many New Zealanders. The Reserve Bank has opted to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5%, in line with…
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International nurses being turned away due to skill issues
International nurses are flocking to our shores - but not with the skills required. Gore Hospital recently had 80 nurses apply for an emergency department role…
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Matt Doocey: Youth organisations are doing a great job
The Government is making decisions on how it carves up funding for our young people. It's allocating just under 10.7 million dollars of Ministry of Youth…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on New South Wales police being uninvited from Sydney Mardi Gras due to the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davis
New South Wales police have officially been uninvited from Mardi Gras, Sydney’s pride event. Senior Constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been accused of…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Restaurant Brands' major cost issues despite making record sales
Fast food operator Restaurant Brands says that despite making record sales, it still has major cost issues. The operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Junior, and…
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Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the lack of communication regarding the pausing of school building projects
Communication problems are running rampant between the Education Ministry and schools. The Government's ordered a review of school building projects, saying…
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Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on Wellington Water's lack of transparency
A lack of transparency with Wellington Water is being blamed for the region's water woes. The Capital's water provider yesterday admitted that it's failed to…
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Grant McCallum: National Blue Green Forum 'couldn't have gone better'
Nationals Annual Blue Greens forum was held over the weekend. The prime minister and the party caucus members were all there to talk with the environmental…
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Ginny Andersen apologises for 'absolutely unacceptable' comments to Mark Mitchell
Ginny Andersen says she'll apologise to Mark Mitchell, over comments she made on last week's Mike Hosking Breakfast. On last Wednesday's show, the Labour…
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John Tookey: AUT Professor of Construction Management on infrastructure maintenance needing more investment
A building expert says people tend to focus on the cost of building infrastructure and think they'll figure everything else out as they go along. The…
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Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on the new approach to breaking the cycle of poverty
There’s “a new approach" from the Government on breaking the cycle of child poverty. The percentage of children living in poverty has risen to 17.5, with the…
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Sandra Grey: Tertiary Education Union National Secretary on the Government's plan to make fees free the final year
There’s concerns the Government's plan to switch the first year of free tertiary study to the final year won't hit the mark. The Tertiary Education Commission…
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand Executive Director on the current conflict between Air NZ and Auckland Airport
Air New Zealand's turbulent relationship with Auckland Airport is taking another turn. The national carrier is demanding an inquiry into the airport's…
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Sir Colin Tukuitonga: Pasifika Medical Association Board Director on Efeso Collins' influence on the community
A tribute from one Pacific leader to another. 49 yearold Green Party MP and former Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins collapsed and died at a charity event…
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Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on Peter Boshier's report into Oranga Tamariki
The Children's Minister says she's prioritising frontline staff investment in Oranga Tamariki. Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released a report detailing…
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Tony Keddy: Number Eight Studios project leader on the film studio receiving consents to build in Hawke's Bay
It seems the path has been cleared for a multi-million-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay. Number Eight Studios has received resource consent from Hastings…
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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Grant Robertson's retirement from Politics
Labour's Grant Robertson is retiring from Parliament next month and will become Otago University's Vice-Chancellor in July. The 15-year MP was Finance Minister…
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Richard Beddie: Exercise New Zealand CEO says NZ is one of the worst in the western world when it comes to being active
There's no silver bullet when it comes to improving our physical activity levels. Health New Zealand's latest review of the state of our health has found one…
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Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic Chief Property Economist on the housing market's slow start to the year
High mortgage rates are continuing to pressure the housing market as the year starts with slow January sales. CoreLogic data shows there were more than 3,100…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the proposed crackdown on drugs and alcohol in the Australian Parliament
A taskforce is proposing a crackdown on drugs and alcohol in the Australian parliament. Australian Senator Perin Davey admitted to having a couple glasses of…
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Ian Powell: Health Commentator on St John pulling ambulances off the road and the underfunding of the health system
Lack of resources are being blamed for St John's move to pull some ambulances off the road. The service is aiming to rein in costs for when a worker is sick or…
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Carmel Sepuloni: Labour's Social Development Spokesperson on the Government's plans to ramp up sanctions for those on the Jobseeker benefit
Labour's defending its work in the benefit space when in government, saying it takes time for change to occur. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's…
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Gavin Grey: UK and US Considering Seizing Russian Central Bank Assets
The British and American ambassadors to Russia have laid flowers at a memorial to Alexei Navalny in Moscow. The Russian opposition leader died after collapsing…
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Clive Matthew-Wilson: Speed Camera Changes Won't Target Those Who Cause Most Accidents
Scepticism over whether handing over speed camera duties will reduce fatal speed-related crashes. NZTA is taking over the job from Police, with plans to…
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Jason Walls: Plenty of People Still Back Luxon Despite Grim SOTN Speech
Prime Minister Chris Luxon gave a somewhat grim outlook of the economy during his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, but he still has support…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist thinks we're reaching the peak of migration inflows
The migration boom is easing ever so slightly. Latest Stats NZ figures show annual net migration reached just under 126,000 in the year to December. That's…
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Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert says the Israeli Prime Minister's expectation that the Palestinians sheltering in Rafah can all go to a small village on the coast is unrealistic
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been labelled "unrealistic" as concerns rise for Gazan city Rafah. International relations expert Geoffrey…
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Kerri Nuku: Nurses Organisation President on the deadlines for the payouts continuously getting pushed back
The nurses union wants the new Health Minister to intervene on delays to payouts. Te Whatu Ora owes nearly two billion dollars to nurses after failing to meet…
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Chris Abercrombie: Post-Primary Teachers Association Acting President on David Seymour's plans to tackle absenteeism
David Seymour's preparing to take a harder line on the parents of chronically absent kids. As the Associate Education Minister, Seymour's been tasked with…
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Lynette Hutson: Salvation Army Head of Social Services says lifting people of the benefit is easier said than done
The Salvation Army says lifting people off benefits and into jobs is easier said than done. The Government's looking to change benefit legislation that would…
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Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-op Chair on what Fletcher Building's poor results mean for the wider industry
Fletcher Building's poor results are believed to be indicative of wider pain in the construction sector. The company's half-year financial results painted a…
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Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the data collected by Woolworths as part of their Everyday Rewards program
More privacy concerns for supermarket customers. It's been revealed that Woolworths will collect personal data like images, audio recordings, and license plate…
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Linda Gradstein: CBS Correspondent on Israel facing pressures around their ground invasion in Rafah, Gaza
Israel is facing pressure from various countries around their ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. A raft of western allies, including New…
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Mark Thomas: Committee for Auckland Director says Aucklanders want a permanent fix for transport problems
The results of decades of under-investment in Auckland infrastructure are becoming clear. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's demanding Auckland Transport stop all…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the possibility of future rate hikes
The possibility of future rate hikes remains uncertain. Despite ANZ shifting its forecast to predict two more rate hikes, there are economists saying that the…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the catastrophic bushfire risk in Victoria
Victorian fire authorities are that warning today may pose the greatest fire risk in four years. Melbourne correspondent Donna Demaio told Mike Hosking that…
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Alex Walker: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor says new water infrastructure legislation could help get things off the ground of a regional model
Councils may continue to join forces to tackle infrastructure around three waters. The Government's confirmed its plan to repeal and replace the controversial…
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Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association CEO on the cancellation of Auckland Trains due to the heat
An Auckland business leader says nothing surprises him with the city's railway infrastructure, after trains were cancelled due to heat. Some Auckland train…
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Mark Mitchell: Additional Money Will Help With Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery
The Emergency Management Minister says additional money for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery will help Hawke's Bay reach silt removal targets. The Government's…
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Ben Harlum: Taylor Swift Brings Huge Crowds Ahead Of Las Vegas Superbowl
Las Vegas is in Super Bowl mode today as thousands are in town for the big game. The NFL match between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will kick…
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Israel Set To Proceed With Ground Offensive On Rafah
Israel looks set to proceed with its ground offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza, despite a lack of support from western allies. Correspondent Gavin Grey told…
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Jordan Williams: Ratepayers Alliance Spokesperson on Wayne Brown's response to the scrapped Auckland Fuel Tax
The Government and Auckland Council are not in agreement over the scrapping of the Regional Fuel Tax. It will be gone at the end of June, providing what the…
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Tony Gavigan: Former Ruapehu Snow Sports Secretary on Mount Ruapehu's uncertain future as a skiing destination
Uncertainty continues to plague Mount Ruapehu's future as a skiing destination. Whakapapa Holdings has pulled its bid on the Whakapapa side of the mountain…
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Angus Chambers: GenPro Chairman on government funding issues for general practices reaching crisis levels
GP advocacy groups say funding issues are approaching crisis levels. Many GPs are hiking their prices as government funding fails to keep up with rising costs…
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Shirley Johnson: Youth advocate on the reasons behind the uptick in young people going on the benefit and remaining there
Young people are increasingly going on the benefit and staying on it for longer. Reports released to Newstalk ZB suggest a sharp spike in the time…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Taylor Swift's cease and desist to try and stop her private jet being tracked
Taylor Swift's lawyers are trying to put an end to public tracking of her private jet, claiming it's 'a life or death matter'. Student Jack Sweeney uses public…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist says the latest unemployment figures may be reflective, and things may actually be worse
Our latest unemployment numbers have caught some by surprise. Stats NZ figures show a 4% rise in the three months to December. That's up from 3.9% in the…
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Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister criticises Waitangi coverage for not being "comprehensive"
The Māori Development Minister has hit out at media coverage of events at Waitangi. The Coalition came under fire from Māori leaders, with both ACT Leader…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Prince Harry's arrival in the UK after King Charles' cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry has arrived in the UK alone after his father's cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace announced King Charles cancer yesterday, which was discovered…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on the probably spike to the unemployment rate
A spike to New Zealand's unemployment rate may be on the cards later this morning. Multiple bank economists estimate it to land at 4.3%, up from the September…
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Francesca Rudkin: We give in good faith- but we're not idiots
We’re a generous bunch us Kiwis. It never ceases to amaze me how New Zealander’s step up when tragedy or just bad luck strikes someone or a community. In May…
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David Seymour: Hope Of 'Peaceful Debate' To Come Out Of Waitangi
David Seymour hopes a 'peaceful debate' can come out of Waitangi - in the wake of backlash to his proposed Treaty Principles Bill. The ACT leader is being…
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Boyd Swinburn: Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair on the Government's plan to "optimise" the funded school lunch program
The Government is being warned that its attempts to streamline the costs of government-funded school lunches could backfire. An MBIE briefing has revealed the…
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Melissa Ansell-Bridges: Council of Trade Unions Secretary on Brooke van Velden's recommendation of a 1.3% increase to minimum wage
The Council of Trade Unions says it's heartless that the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister recommended a 1.3% minimum wage increase. The Government's…
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Chris Roberts: Former Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the accommodation providers who are struggling to meet the GST change deadline
Airbnb and its rivals are warning their services may need to be suspended if the Government doesn't delay a GST law change. Accommodation providers and…