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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.
Episodes
- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Elias Kanaris: Customer Contact Network CEO on the unprecedented levels of abuse call centre workers are facing
Call centre staff are facing unprecedented levels of abuse, with industry experts warning of a future dominated by customer service bots. Customer Contact…
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Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on how close we are to Government being formed
Could we have a new government by Sunday? Talks continued late into the night and are set to resume in central Auckland this morning, with Chris Luxon, David…
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Kate Hawkesby: Finnish study finds Early Birds get the worm
I’ve got some good news for you. Every one of you up now listening, is a go getter. Early birds are into it as we know, but not only that, research tell us…
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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist says 'internal migration showing various trends'
Some markets are feeling economic pain more than others. Infometrics latest economic monitor suggests a primary sector slowdown as annual average growth has…
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Jacqui Southey: Save the Children Advocacy Director says trauma injury deaths have reached 'unacceptable rate'
New research has found children in New Zealand are dying from serious trauma injuries at twice the rate of those in the Australian state of Victoria. The study…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor Says Coalition Negotiation Talks Are Preliminary
A month on from the general election, and the leaders of National, Act and New Zealand First have met together for the first time. Chris Luxon, David Seymour…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the upcoming meeting between US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping
Joe Biden will be hoping to ease geopolitical tensions in today's meeting with counterpart Xi Jinping. The two leaders will meet at 8am NZST in San Francisco…
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John Morrison: Former Black Cap and Commentator ahead of the semifinals match against India
Tonight will reveal if the Black Caps have what it takes to make it to the World Cup Final. They’re playing India in the semifinals at 9:30pm NZDT. Former…
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Kate Hawkesby: Public services workers are doing what they can
When you think about all the sectors and industries in this country which have gone to the dogs lately —much of the public service, (electoral commission…
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John Tookey: AUT Professor of Construction on Wayne Brown wanting to stop spending on seismic strengthening
Auckland’s Mayor wants the new Government to review earthquake-strengthening rules. The region hasn’t shown signs of earthquake activity for 100,000 years…
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Peter Dunne: Former United Future Leader on the current coalition negotiations
The soon-to-be coalition partners are meeting for the first time today, but there's no end in sight to negotiations. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters…
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Philip Gregan: NZ Winegrowers CEO on the decrease in global wine production but the increase in domestic production
Despite a decrease in global wine production New Zealand winemakers feel optimistic. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine says international wine…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the DP World Australia cyberattack
Australian port operating systems are getting back online, after a major cyberattack halted imports and exports. DP World Australia —which moves about 40% of…
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Lynda Grant: Mercury Bay Business Association Chair on the reopening of State Highway 25A 3 months earlier than planned
Coromandel businesses are popping the champagne in anticipation of State Highway 25A reopening three months earlier than planned. The route between Kōpū and…
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Kate Hawkesby: Alarming new data on vaping
So we got new data yesterday on vaping, and it's nothing short of alarming. We here in NZ are among the biggest vapers in the developed world. The OECD found…
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Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on tax policy being the main point of disagreement in National, ACT, and NZ first forming a coalition
Tax policy is set to remain the main point of disagreement as coalition talks continue this morning between National, ACT, and New Zealand First. Newstalk ZB…
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Andrew Alderson: Ben Campbell wins Hong Kong Open to upstage Cam Smith
World No 635 Kiwi Ben Campbell birdied the final two holes to edge major winner Cam Smith and claim the US$2 million ($1.7m) Hong Kong Open overnight. Campbell…
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Kate Hawkesby: I'm not sure Kiwis are really willing to potentially mask up for another Christmas
I thought I was in a bad dream at the weekend when I saw the headline ‘Health experts recommend people wear masks and celebrate Christmas outdoors amid another…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says southwest Iceland has seen around 20,000 earthquakes since late October
Long-dormant Icelandic volcanoes are waking up and threatening to erupt. The country declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands from the…
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Ian Caplin: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment spokesperson says they want to make people more aware of authorised scams
New Zealanders lost just under $200 million to scams over the past year. That's according to 11 of the country's largest financial institutions. The Ministry…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor says race relation policies could be holding up National-ACT-NZ First coalition talks
Certain policies could be sticking points in holding up negotiations between National, Act and New Zealand First. National will need both parties to make a…
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Claire Matthews: Massey Business School Associate Professor on BNZ's profits continuing to rise
BNZ’s profits are continuing to rise despite the economy slowing. The bank’s net profit after tax rose by 6.7% in the year to September to a total of $1.5…
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Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association President on attendance rates slipping again
Regular attendance is still at lower rates than in 2019, before Covid-19. Education Ministry data shows just 47% of students were regularly at school in term…
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Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on the Fonterra's sustainability goals possibly pushing farmers away
A warning that Fonterra's new sustainability goals could push farmers away. The dairy giant is planning to cut 30% of emissions by 2030 via new technology…
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Roman Travers: How NZ sits on the global financial stage
It's been 27 days since New Zealand general election. 27 days of relative peace, calm, and tranquillity, even though our GDP resembles a 737; out of gas and…
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Kate Hawkesby: When do we give up on public transport?
I am just wondering at what point we give up on trying to get anywhere by ferry in this country? If you’re an Aucklander, or a visitor to Auckland, you know…
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Sally McKay: Auckland University Nutritionist on the study finding children who drink fizzy drinks try alcohol earlier
A study's found that kids who drink fizzy drinks try alcohol earlier. The study from Seoul National University found children aged 9 to 10 who drink…
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Geoffrey Miller: International geopolitical analyst on Israel's plans to occupy Gaza after the war ends
The United States is cautioning Israel against occupying Gaza. It comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will have overall…
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Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment Managing Director on the survey that found unpaid overtime increased
Employees are going above and beyond, often without compensation for it. A Hays Recruitment survey's found overtime increased in more than a third of…
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Kate Hawkesby: Will Labour's decisions sway voters next time?
I’m not surprised Chris Hipkins is staying on as leader. I mean let’s face it, one, who else have they got? And two, when you’re a career politician, what else…
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Cathy Wilson: Montessori NZ CEO on the early childhood teacher strike and the government funding model
Teachers from about 100 early childhood centres will strike today. They're part of the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement and say negotiations have…
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Peter Dunne: Political commentator and former United Future Leader on the discrepancies found at polling places
The Electoral Commission is looking to see whether discrepancies at three polling places are isolated or more widespread. It's launched a check of all voting…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the removal of parking and restrictions on loading zones on Karangahape Road to make way for a new bus service
Businesses being left frustrated about transport changes in Auckland's city centre is being put down to poor communication. Auckland Transport has decided to…
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Grant Duncan: Political Commentator ahead of Labour's Caucus meeting in Wellington after the release of the final election results
Labour's caucus will this morning begin picking up the pieces of its election loss at a special caucus meeting in Wellington. As well as the party's direction…
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Haydn Marriner: Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association Chairman on Queenstown hostels reaching capacity ahead of summer
Ninety percent of Queenstown hostels and backpackers are at capacity ahead of summer. It comes as a third of hostels have shut down post pandemic, and many…
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Kate Hawkesby: Disruptions make a tough time for NCEA students
So, exams are now underway for NCEA for High Schoolers who‘ve had —to be frank— a pretty crappy couple of years post Covid at school. Disruptions due to…
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Donna Demaio: Melbourne Cup Correspondent on in the lead up to the 163rd running of the Cup
Cloudy conditions are forecast for today's 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup. The TAB is expecting New Zealanders to put more than $12 million on the big five…
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Anna Martin: Parenting Expert on parents becoming more relaxed about device usage and screen time
New Zealand parents are becoming more relaxed about device use and safety. A survey by NIB has found device use and screentime is still a concern for 73% of…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Reporter wraps up this weekend's sporting events
The NZ Kiwis won the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday with an emphatic victory over Australia in Hamilton. While India continue to cement themselves as…
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Nicola Willis: National Deputy Leader says coalition talks are complex
No guarantees from National on when it will have a government in place. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters isn't answering questions about negotiations…
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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor says don't expect coalition talks to end just yet
Political pundits wouldn't be surprised if coalition talks go on for some time yet. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters isn't answering questions about…
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Gavin Grey: Drama at Hamburg Airport as man drives on Hamburg Airport tarmac, causing hundreds of delayed flights
Questions raised after an 18-hour long hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg Airport. A 35-year-old man, with his four-year-old daughter, drove through…
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Kate Hawkesby: Maybe Winston's experience will be a good thing
So, we now know Winston’s in the mix in a real and tangible way. He’s needed. We can thank special votes for that. So, I’m trying to look for positives, and…
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Max Whitehead: Whitehead Group Employment Relations Expert on the research finding kiwis still experience barriers when finding work
New research finds 46% of kiwi jobseekers still experience barriers when finding work. The 2023 Randstad Employer Brand Research Survey found factors such as…
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Tim Dower: These past few weeks were a demonstration
Special votes, as I'm sure you know, are usually good for the left and National has said it expects to lose one or two seats from the election night count. If…
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Lesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on the arrest and trial of alleged mushroom murderer Erin Patterson
The Australian woman who cooked and served a lunch that killed three will appear in court today. Erin Patterson faces three murder charges and five attempted…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor ahead of the final vote count releasing today
The future shape of our next government all comes out today. While the preliminary votes for the election were all counted up, the results of the around 570…
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Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on Countdown's plan to move confectionary out of checkout isles
A nutritionist would love to see confectionary moved away from the checkouts. Countdown's aiming to make healthier choices easier for customers, and combat…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the opening of the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt
The Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt has opened for the first time since Israel's siege began more than three weeks ago. Palestinian officials say 335 foreign…
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Kate Hawkesby: Special votes are finally out tomorrow
So tomorrow we finally —after such a ridiculously long wait— get the final vote count. Specials will be done, duplicates checked, ballots finalized, we will…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on the impact of increased mortgage interest rates
It’s being predicted that the household budgets for mortgage holders will be squeezed further in 2024. Those on extremely low interest rates in 2019 are…
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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the revelations in the Ruthless-Empire case and Oranga Tamariki needing a shake up
More calls for Oranga Tamariki to be shaken up following new details about a toddler that was killed in Lower Hutt. A homicide investigation has been launched…
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Ian Powell: Health Commentator on how the next government should tackle problems in the health sector
A health commentator has given his thoughts on how the next Government should tackle problems in our hospitals. Te Whatu Ora metrics show the national rate of…
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Kate Hawkesby: Rugby Union has to evolve
Well, three days on from our loss at the Rugby World Cup and we’re still not over it... clearly. It’s still front-page news, the dissertations and opinions…
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Chris Roberts: Former Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the outcome of the Whakaari White Island trial
Changes have already been made to adventure tourism safety as the Whakaari White Island trial ends. The island's owner, Whakaari Management Limited, has been…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist predicts a rise in unemployment figures ahead of the Stats NZ release
It's widely anticipated that New Zealand's unemployment figures will rise today. Stats NZ numbers for the three months to September will be released later this…
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Edward Yiu: Auckland University Associate Property Professor on the link found between Airbnbs and higher crime-rates
Airbnb could be damaging the value of some neighbourhood homes. Researchers using Auckland census data have identified links between more Airbnbs in…
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Kate Hawkesby: Where has the year gone?
It’s Halloween tonight, so stand by for trick or treaters coming to a doorbell near you. Although weather in many parts of the country may keep little trick or…
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John Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Supie entering voluntary administration and the barriers to enter the grocery market
Supie customers may be left out of pocket. The online grocer's entered voluntary administration with PwC, owing some $3 million after launching two years ago…
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Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages mortgage broker on ANZ increasing its test rate
A major bank has increased its test rate, which is the rate at which it checks that borrowers can afford a loan. ANZ has upped it to 9.1%. That's despite home…