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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 Taylor Swift being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
Taylor Swift says being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year is the proudest and happiest she's ever felt. The 33-year-old beat finalists including Barbie…
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Tim Dower: Where was their parental instinct?
True story, abbreviated for time. San Francisco, about 15 years back now, coming out of the subway following my two teenage daughters. A group of tatty…
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John Tookey: AUT Professor of Construction on the need to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings in Wellington
There’s a pressing need to strengthen hundreds of Wellington buildings that are quake-prone. Experts are warning deadlines are closing in for the work, with…
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Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on fuel prices dropping before Christmas
Good news for kiwis as the price at the pump is dropping just in time for Christmas. Oil prices have dropped four cents since Friday and now sit at $77 USD…
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Ginny Andersen: Former Police Minister on Mark Mitchell's letter to Andrew Coster
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's predecessor says his letter to the Police Commissioner seems a bit redundant. He's made his letter to Andrew Coster public. It…
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Tim Dower: Would you pay for private schools?
$27-28,000 a year. That's about the going rate for private secondary education in New Zealand right now. And you'd pay it gladly wouldn't you, if you could…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor says Te Pati Māori's protest sets the stage for their party's role over the next three years
Te Pati Māori's challenge to the incoming Government has been heard loud and clear, likely foreshadowing what is to come. Thousands answered the party's call…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA Acting President on the declining PISA scores
More stability in education is being floated as an idea to reverse declining test scores. New Zealand's 2022 PISA reading, maths, and science scores have all…
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Ernie Newman: Business Consultant on Woolworths' $76 million gain despite profits falling by 52%
Where shoppers are seeing food prices rise, Woolworths New Zealand is seeing profits fall, but is still walking away with $76 million in its pockets. The…
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Tim Dower: Te Pati Māori are shooting themselves in the foot
So, a Day of Action called by Te Pati Māori. Organisers promise they'll target busy roads and even try to jam the motorways. They're talking about gridlock on…
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Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience Educator and Child Development Expert on the study linking screen time to mental health in children
Screen time may be making young children more prone to mental health problems. A new study measured the link between screen time and mental health in 16,000…
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Miles Workman: ANZ Senior Economist said further spending cuts could be in line
The new government's increasing the Working for Families rates. The tax credits will rise $8 to $144 after tax for their first child, and by $6 for subsequent…
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Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on today's Te Pati Māori-organised protests and the Government's response
A prediction that this morning's Te Pati Māori-organised protests could be just the beginning. They're rallying people from one end of the North Island to the…
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Tim Dower: Are Our Borrowing Trends Getting Out Of Hand?
Couple of canaries going off in the coal mines over the past few days. Ominous warnings actually, of how tight things are getting out there in the real world…
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John Carnegie: "Better ways" to spend $16B than Onslow Pumped Hydro Scheme
The energy sector is pointing to international evidence to back axing the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says the…
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Robert Patman: "No Prospect Of Further Ceasefire" In Gaza
Another ceasefire in Gaza seems unlikely - as fighting resumes on both sides. It comes after a pause in fighting, which saw the release of some hostages…
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Tim Dower: Do we need more A&Es?
Really interested in this Medical Journal piece about emergency departments. The impression we often get is they're horribly overcrowded, patients lying in…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the UK sending a second warship to the Middle East as the truce in Gaza enters a seventh day
Tensions are heightened in the Middle East as the truce in Gaza enters a seventh day. The UK is sending a second warship —the destroyer ship HMS Diamond— to…
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Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on Wellington's house prices increasing by 2%
Wellington's housing market is ending the year on an upwards trajectory. Latest One Roof-Valocity figures show the nationwide average property value has jumped…
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Clint Smith: Former Senior Labour Staffer on the party's front bench line up
Some former ministers have taken top positions in Labour's front bench while others have lost out. Carmel Sepuloni has social development, Grant Robertson has…
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Peter Boot: Northcare A&E Medical Director on the need to invest in primary care to ease pressure on hospital emergency departments
A fresh plea for a helping hand for primary care, to ease the pressure on hospital emergency departments. An opinion piece in today's New Zealand Medical…
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Tim Dower: Jeez do dogs get to you
Dogs eh... jeez do they get to you. It's 12 years this Christmas, Luka and me. 12 brilliant years for me, and what a mate he's been. A great, great mate. We…
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Roger Young: Cawthron Institute scientist on New Zealand's freshwater quality report
It's thought New Zealand's achievement of water quality targets hinges on every Kiwi getting behind efforts. A new report has evaluated four contaminants…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the Official Cash Rate at 5.5%
A push back from the Reserve Bank against the financial markets. The central bank kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5% and signalled that no cuts are on the…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor says that many laws are likely to be changed by early next year
The incoming Government isn't wasting any time in getting down to business. Chris Luxon has unveiled a 100-day plan that will include scrapping Auckland's fuel…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the search and rescue operation for the crashed US Airforce osprey
Search and rescue operations are underway after a US Air Force osprey crashed while performing a routine training mission off the coast of Yakushima Island. US…
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Tim Dower: The low-down on the Public Interest Journalism Fund
So here's the low-down on the Public Interest Journalism Fund. 55 million bucks dished out over a series of funding rounds, and all gone now. The fund's been…
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Christina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist expects the OCR to hold steady at 5.5%
Don't expect any major change to interest rates before Christmas. The Reserve Bank is tipped to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5% at its next…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the first transatlantic flight powered by alternative fuels taking off from Heathrow airport
A big step for sustainability within the aviation sector The first transatlantic flight by a large passenger plane powered only by alternative fuels has taken…
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Wayne Walker: Auckland Councillor on Wayne Brown's plans to sell the long-term lease of the Ports of Auckland
It’s believed that more thought needs to go into the Auckland Mayor's plans to sell the long-term lease of the Ports of Auckland. Wayne Brown is putting…
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Vaughan Davis: Media Commentator on Christopher Luxon's handling of Winston Peters' comments about the Public Interest Journalism fund
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has headache to deal with after his Government's first Cabinet meeting. Winston Peters called a $55 million Public Interest…
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Tim Dower: Auckland Council isn't great at leading by example
I'm wondering if people in Auckland will, in a few years, look more kindly on their current Mayor. Fair to say that Wayne Brown didn't exactly get off to a…
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Dougal Sutherland: Clinical Psychologist on lockdowns potentially causing an increase in learning and behavioural issues in children
Covid lockdowns may have played a part in the increase in learning and behavioural issues being picked up at early childhood education. The Educational…
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Brigitte Morten: Former Senior Ministerial Advisor to National on the Government's first meetings
It's thought the new Government will start with some of the 'easy wins' in its 100-day plan. Ministers from our first three-party coalition of National, ACT…
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Michael Brooks: Egg Producers' Federation Executive Director on the egg shortage potentially being over
New Zealand's egg shortage may be over, according to producers who say prices have levelled out. Shelves were left bare at times last summer after supermarkets…
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Gavin Grey: Officials Are Blaming Far-Right For Dublin Crashes
Calm's been restored in Ireland's capital after a stabbing last week led to unrest. Three young children were among five people taken to hospital after a knife…
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Judith Collins: Thrilled and Humbled By New Roles In Government
The incoming Attorney-General says it's a big job but she thinks she has the experience for it. Judith Collins has picked up the portfolio alongside seven…
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Action For Smokefree Director Ben Youdan: Scrapping Smokefree Laws "Disappointing"
Backlash to the incoming government scrapping smokefree laws to fund tax cuts. Advocacy groups say removing regulations on levels of nicotine and the age of…
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Tim Dower: Tax Cuts Or A Tobacco Free New Zealand?
Nicola Willis is blaming ACT and NZ First for the momentous dismantling of Smokefree laws. That's what she said over the weekend, telling Newshub the minor…
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Kate Hawkesby: It's time to turn off the early alarm
So, this is my last day – not just for the year but for good. It’s time for me to turn off the early alarm. I’ve been so conflicted about making this decision…
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Simon Arcus: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on Black Friday Sales
Shoppers hunting for a bargain will be hitting the malls over the weekend for Black Friday sales. Tens of thousands of shoppers are expected to swarm the…
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Adam Pearse: NZ Herald Political Reporter on the coalition agreement being signed today
More details on the incoming governing trio are expected to come soon. National, ACT, and New Zealand First have agreed on a deal which will be signed in…
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Kate Hawkesby: Nicola Willis looks like the most mature of them all
So has the anticipation of this government been greater than the event itself? Will it be under whelming when we finally see the state of it? Did we just build…
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Kate Hawkesby: Nicola Willis looks like the most mature of them all (1)
So has the anticipation of this government been greater than the event itself? Will it be under whelming when we finally see the state of it? Did we just build…
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Joanna Pidgeon: Pidgeon Judd Law Director on the emerging trend of seniors dishing out inheritance before they die
A trend is emerging of older New Zealanders opting to dish out inheritance to their family before they die. NZ Seniors data shows more than a third are doing…
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Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst on domestic pressure driving the hostage release agreement
Domestic pressure in Israel is said to be the driving factor behind the hostage deal. Israel's cabinet has agreed to a four day pause in fighting in exchange…
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Mike Atkinson: Aspire Managing Director on rental growth running at historically high levels
An influx of migration and lack of property investors is thought to be driving up rental prices around the country. Rental growth is running at historically…
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Kate Hawkesby: Seymour for Deputy PM?
I don’t begrudge David Seymour tipping his hat into the ring for Deputy PM. Many would argue it’s a relatively inconsequential role - it doesn’t mean much. I…
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Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Air New Zealand's sinking demand and lower pre-tax profit
Questions are arising over whether Air New Zealand will have to continue to discount domestic flights in coming months as it grapples with sinking demand…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the import and export stats for October
We’re heading in the right direction, but they’re still not great numbers on the trade deficit. Stats NZ data for October shows exports fell to $5.4 billion…
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Brigitte Morten: Former Senior Ministerial advisor for National on the allocation of cabinet portfolios
Wrangling continues in Auckland today between National, ACT, and New Zealand First, of the allocation of Cabinet portfolios in the new government. David…
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Kate Hawkesby: I think we've reached peak woke
I think we’ve reached peak woke, or at least I hope we have... who would know? But I think we’ve reached it when I see that in China now, they’re looking at…
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Dennis Maga: First Union General Secretary on Woolworths' new security measures
Questions over how fog cannons and body cameras in Woolworths stores will mitigate the rising abuse of staff. The supermarket giant is reporting a 131% rise in…
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John O'Connell: Life Education Trust CEO on teenager's increasing use of online gambling
High school students are increasingly visiting online gambling sites. An investigation by Newstalk ZB has found that sports betting and online casino games are…
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Ben Thomas: Political Commentator on the length of time it's taking to form Government
A political commentator is suggesting that we should relax a little about how long it's taking to form a government. There's been much commentary on the fact…
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Adam Pearse: Herld Political Reporter Talks Ongoing Coalition Talks
The weekend has come and gone, but coalition negotiations continue into another week. Incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon says about three issues to settle…
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Vincent Macaviney: David Cameron visits Ukraine as UK Foreign Secretary (1)
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron had his first outing as Foreign Secretary yesterday as he made his way to Ukraine to meet President Zelensky. UK…
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Vincent Macaviney: David Cameron visits Ukraine as UK Foreign Secretary
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron had his first outing as Foreign Secretary yesterday as he made his way to Ukraine to meet President Zelensky. UK…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank's decision to build up its foreign currency assets
Economists are praising the Reserve Bank's decision to build up its foreign currency assets. It's bought and borrowed to drive its total foreign currency…
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Tim Dower: The talks are dragging on too long now
Last time I had the privilege of hosting this show I said I had confidence in Chris Luxon's approach to these coalition talks. I said it seemed businesslike…