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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
Kate Hawkesby: One thing that should be on the new govt's radar is the state of our cities
One of the many things that are hopefully on the new government’s radar come October 15 is the state of our cities. I mean yes our communities and our suburbs…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst says it was appropriate for Chris Hipkins to condemned the Hamas attacks in Israel
Calls have come for New Zealand to use its voice as a war breaks out in the Middle East. Dozens are believed to have been captured by Palestinian militant…
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Nicola Willis: National's Deputy Leader defends the party's warning of a second election
National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis is defending the party warning of a second election. The party has ramped up efforts to keep New Zealand First out of…
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Kate Hawkesby: I wonder if the Govt. regrets dropping the ball
As we reflect on the —let’s be frank— end of this government’s tenure, I can’t help thinking about all the stuff they dropped the ball on, that I wonder if…
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Katherine Rich: Aged Care Association CEO on the halt and review of the care and support workers equity claim
Pay equity for care and support workers has been halted. Te Whatu Ora's called for a review as the claim process nears the end, much to the disappointment of…
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Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Mayor has concerns over the country's water supply crackdown
Queenstown's mayor is raising concerns over the country's water supply crackdown. Water regulator Taumata Arowai has sent a letter to 27 councils lacking in a…
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Grant Webster: Tourism Holding Limited CEO on the need for an international cruise port in New Zealand
A bumper summer is expected ahead of the cruise ship season. A total of 54 ships will make 1,000 visits to New Zealand shores this season, expecting to bring…
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Kate Hawkesby: I'm none the wiser as to how this will go
I’m rallying the troops at the moment to early vote. By troops I mean family members, but also anyone who’ll listen. So far I think just my husband, my sister…
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Mark Wheeler: Marlborough District Council CEO on the growing expenses needed for road repair
Marlborough residents could be in for an expensive few years, with millions more needed for road repairs than first thought. Fixing the flood damaged transport…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Economist ahead of the Official Cash Rate review
The Reserve Bank is tipped to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5% when it comes up for review this afternoon. Westpac's Kelly Eckhold told Kate…
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Richard Burke: Leaderbrand CEO on the impact of the heavy rainfall on the vegetable industry
A year of wet weather has taken its toll on some in the veggie industry. New data from NIWA shows that in September, areas like Otago, Southland, Canterbury…
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Kate Hawkesby: Looks like Auckland Airport is improving
I come to you today with – fingers crossed – great news. I say fingers crossed because let’s hope it lasts, I don’t want to be accused of speaking too soon…
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Daniel Newman: Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor on the expansion to Auckland's Botanical Gardens
It was too good an opportunity to pass up. Auckland Council has spent more than $12 million expanding its Botanical Gardens. It's bought 1.6 hectares, the size…
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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on Labour's pledge to help new supermarket retailers
There’s been a mixed response to Labour's pledge to do more to help new supermarket retailers set up shop in New Zealand. While details are in the early…
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Kate Hawkesby: I don't understand the people who don't vote
I went out in search of some democracy yesterday, trying to early vote. I looked up on the Vote NZ website where in my area had early voting places open and…
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Kate Hawkesby: Be careful not who you vote for, but what you vote for
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I’m so over this election. Please let it be over already. Now that Winston’s crept back into the fray, we've…
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Vanessa Taylor: Real estate market expert discusses report finding national average asking price stayed flat the whole of September
The property market is experiencing some pre-election jitters. It seems Kiwis are holding off on making big decisions until after D-Day - with the national…
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Nicola Willis: National deputy leader says their economic plan is solid despite widespread doubts
National's Deputy leader says its economic plan is solid despite widespread doubts. The party released its fiscal plan on Friday, Finance Minister Grant…
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Tim Dower: The process of political polls
Polls are great. I love ‘em and I love the occasional surprise we get from them. They're really useful in providing those snapshots of public opinion at any…
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Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing expert on Sanitarium dropping Weet-Bix from Warehouse stores
Sanitarium has dropped Weet-Bix from the Warehouse stores, blaming supply issues. The Warehouse Group is questioning why only its stores are affected and the…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the American soldier who ran across the North Korean border
A young American soldier who ran across the North Korea border is in US custody and heading home. Travis King made a sudden dash from South to North Korea…
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Brigitte Morton: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkin's chances of remaining Prime Minister
The chances of Chris Hipkins retaining his role as Prime Minister appears to be fading by the day. The latest One News-Verian result puts National on 36% while…
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Tim Dower: Picking a winner from last night's debate
Trying to pick a winner from a TV debate is a tricky thing to do. First thing I have to bear in mind is that I'm not impartial when I look at these things…
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Deborah Manning: KiwiHarvest Food Rescue founder on the results of the Rabobank-KiwiHarvest survey
More than $3 billion worth of food waste is filling up New Zealander’s bins every year. Rabobank-KiwiHarvest's survey estimates household's waste 12.2% of…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the state of Auckland's events sector
A plea for whoever's in Government next month to address the worrying state of the events sector in Auckland. Auckland Unlimited has revealed to the council…
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Tim Dower: National's beneficiary sanctions are unlikely to work
I guess it had to come at some point in the campaign... National's traditional swipe at the beneficiaries. I really don't know why they do this, sanctions of…
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Ah-Leen Rayner: Breast Cancer Foundation CEO says political leadership needs to act on breast cancer
A challenge has been laid down for political parties to act on breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Foundation is releasing election scorecards which shows that…
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Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director says economic growth is likely to be marginal
Business New Zealand is predicting a gloomy outlook for the economy. It says economic growth is likely to be marginal over the next year in New Zealand. It's…
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Carmel Sepuloni: Labour's Social Development spokesperson on National's welfare scheme
Labour's accusing National of beating up on the vulnerable with its new welfare scheme. The opposition is promising to introduce traffic light style sanctions…
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Dr Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the latest Newshub-Reid poll
Latest polling shows National will need New Zealand First on board to form a government. The latest Newshub-Reid Research poll shows Labour's fallen slightly…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Air Vanuatu's Boeing being grounded
Hundreds of Air Vanuatu passengers have been left frustrated and stranded. The airline's only Boeing 737 is grounded in Brisbane while it waits for parts…
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Tim Dower: Has National played a smart card?
Now we've had a day to mull it over... has Christopher Luxon played a smart card or a dopey one? Up until yesterday we were under the impression Luxon wants…
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Tim Dower: We're now at the point where the election campaign is limping into a petty bidding war
You know you're getting down to the rats and mice when you've got a major political party promising to change speed limits, if only we'll vote for them. Now…
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Gavin Grey: Some UK police put down guns after an officer is charged with murder in the shooting of a black man
London’s police force said Sunday that some officers are refusing to conduct armed patrols after a colleague was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of…
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Adam Cooper: Newstalk ZB Wellington sports reader wraps the weekend in sport
Not the best of weekends for New Zealand sport. The Warriors bandwagon has come to a grinding halt, after the Kiwi side’s 42-12 defeat in Brisbane to the…
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Dylan Thomsen: AA Policy Manager says they like some of National's speed reduction promises
The Automobile Association is expressing its support for some of National's speed reduction promises. National's announced it'll return many state highways to…
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Nicola Willis: National deputy leader confirms possibility of working with NZ First if that is the only option
National's deputy has confirmed the party would work with New Zealand First - if it came to it. It's understood leader Chris Luxon will confirm in a social…
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Judge Frances Eivers: Chief Children's Commissioner on the results of the latest Oranga Tamariki review
The Chief Children's Commissioner has labelled the latest review of Oranga Tamariki shocking. The latest probe into the government agency has found that there…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Rupert Murdoch stepping down as head of Fox and News Corp
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as head of Fox and News Corp. The 92-year-old media mogul has been an influential figure in the US, UK, and Australia for…
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Francesca Rudkin: Insight from the minor parties debate
So on Tuesday evening I was quite excited about the first Leaders Debate. It was a funny old evening. I thought Jessica Mutch McKay did a good job moving…
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Kate Hawkesby: Have our CBDs seen their best days?
I see it reported that 'the Auckland restaurateur whose close to the site of Monday’s fatal bus stop stabbing is worried “people are afraid to come out to the…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the GDP figures of the second quarter
Economists are expecting the latest GDP figures to have risen in the second quarter. The numbers will be released this morning. After two drops, the country…
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David Seymour: ACT Leader on the party's proposed education policies
ACT is promising a huge shake-up to the education system, aiming to hold underperforming schools to account. Its new education policy would crack down on ECE…
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Aaron Martin: Employment lawyer on Labour's migration package and the removal of the 90 day trial period
Labour's announced changes for migrant workers are being described as a soft cushion at the bottom of a cliff. The package includes basic financial support to…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the BBC's internal review of Russell Brand
Amid the recent allegations against Russell Brand, the BBC has announced an internal review of the comedian's time with them. Brand hosted a series of programs…
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Shae Ronald: Youthline CEO on extreme weather and economic uncertainty being major stressors for young people
The events of the past few years are having a major impact on young kiwis. Extreme weather and economic uncertainty have become a source of concern and anxiety…
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Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Prime Minister and Labour MP on the Government's approach to youth crime
Labour says it's taking a long-term approach to reducing youth crime. In Auckland, a 16-year-old boy has been charged over Monday's fatal bus station attack…
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Kate Hawkesby: How over the violence are you?
How over all the violence are we right now? I can’t tell you how over it I am. I’m sure you are too. It’s actually getting ridiculous and what I’m worried…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the first leaders' debate between Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon
Some are picking Chris Luxon as narrowly taking the crown in last night's leaders’ debate. The National Party Leader went head to head with Labour Party Leader…
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Peter Dunne: Former MP and political commentator on the Leaders' debate tonight
A former MP has some advice for both candidates in tonight’s leaders’ debate. Labour's Chris Hipkins will face off against National’s Chris Luxon on TVNZ…
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Kate Hawkesby: Are the Chrises ready to face the heat?
David Seymour said yesterday that the media can’t be trusted to fairly carry ACT’s message. Based on the texts we got yesterday from people who attended the…
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Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ CEO on the ABC Business Sales stats revealing high hospitality rates
New Zealand is making a comeback on the world hospo map as new overseas arrivals drive up demand. ABC Business Sales says enquiries from potential hospo owners…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on Labour's energy package
Labour's latest energy package is copping flack from some of those in the sector. It includes a rebate of up to $4000 for installing solar panels and will…
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Jennifer Mills: Employment lawyer says she's unsure if an entrepreneurial mentorship programme will go far in addressing pay inequality
Labour's made a suite of announcements targeting women. The party's released its first women's manifesto promising improved endometriosis care and extended…
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Kate Hawkesby: What a weekend for sport!
Wasn’t the Warriors game just the much-needed boost we all needed? Amazing scenes on Saturday night, a wild home crowd, as raucous as any I’ve seen. I mean…
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Nicola Willis: National deputy leader wraps fiscal plans, co-governance and gang funding proposals
As policies fly about here and there in these last 4 weeks heading into the election, Labour's deputy prime minister and National's deputy leader will join…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says Russell Brand isn't stepping out of the spotlight amid rape and sexual assault allegations
Police in the UK are approaching the paper which brought allegations to light against Russell Brand and one of his former employers. The comedian has been…
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Andrew Alderson: Liam Lawson earns first F1 points with ninth-place finish in Singapore
Liam Lawson continues to press his case for a fulltime Formula One seat in the 2024 season. In just his third race of deputising for injured AlphaTauri driver…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on tomorrows match between the All Blacks and Namibia
Another exciting weekend of Rugby kicks off tomorrow, as the All Blacks face Namibia in their second World Cup pool match. Newstalk ZB’s rugby commentator…
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John Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Labour's justice policy
Consumer NZ is backing Labour's policy to shake up the legal system to make class action lawsuits easier. Labour says it will establish a formal class actions…