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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
Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor says house price figures not a large increase, but still significant
OneRoof figures show the house price slump is over in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. The quarterly rises show a 0.3 percent increase in the value of…
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Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says food and fibre export numbers are good, but there are underlying factors
Food and fibre export revenue has hit new heights. It's drawn $57.4 billion for the year to June 30, bringing $1.2 billion more into the economy than was…
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Kate Hawkesby: The dining experience has changed - not always for the better
So our post-pandemic dining behaviours, according to this Herald article I read, talked about how much more expensive dining out is these days - $50 mains it…
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Paul Goldsmith: National blames Labour's 'soft on crime' approach for increase in gang members serving home detention
The Opposition's blaming Labour's 'soft on crime' approach for an increase in gang members serving home detention. The number of gang-affiliated offenders…
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Dr. Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ chair says patients will get pros and cons in new surgical mesh consenting process
A pause has come on using surgical mesh for a common birthing injury. Director-General of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, maintains it's not a ban but will allow the…
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Kevin Hackwell: Former Forest and Bird advisor has concerns DoC plans over kiwi deaths aren't going far enough
Concerns that the Department of Conservation's planned changes after the deaths of 17 kiwi aren't going far enough. An independent review has found the birds'…
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Kate Hawkesby: The same Labour that now wants to build roads, also now wants to clamp down on student achievement
The same Labour Party that now wants to build roads all of a sudden, also now wants to clamp down on student achievement. It wants to mandate reading writing…
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Kate Gregory: Cancer Society's medical director says Nat's cancer funding plan will fill treatment gap with Australia
The wait could be soon over for new cancer drugs in New Zealand. The National Party's promising to ring fence $280 million over four years to fund 13 new…
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Peter Dunne: Political commentator says failed promises by Labour may be contributing to their slip in the polls
Failed promises by Labour may be contributing to their slip in the polls. The latest 1 News Verian poll sees the party drop to 29 percent -- and National rise…
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Chris Abercrombie: Post Primary Teachers Assn are concerned about Govt legislating how some school subjects are taught
The secondary teachers' union is concerned about the Government legislating how some subjects are taught. The Government has announced it'll mandate core…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent says Lucy Letby may not appear for her sentencing
One of Britain's most prolific serial child killers is about to be sentenced. Former nurse Lucy Letby has been convicted of murdering seven babies and found…
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John O'Connell: Life Education Trust CEO on Labour's plan to make teaching financial literacy compulsory
There’s some concern over Labour's promise to make teaching financial literacy compulsory. The party's vowing to make the change happen from 2025, if it's…
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Kate Hawkesby: Hipkins has no choice but to keep showing up
I’m thinking the people we should be feeling most for this election campaign are the government’s security detail. Judging by the Prime Minister’s outing to…
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Ryan McArthur: Beervana Event Manager says Wellingtonians are finally snapping up tickets to the city's craft beer festival
Wellingtonians are finally snapping up tickets to the city's craft beer festival. Two Beervana sessions are fully sold out, overturning concerns people weren't…
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Kate Hawkesby: Ginny Andersen shouldn't throw stones
So we spoke with Mark Mitchell earlier this morning on Ginny Andersen's claim that he's unfit to be Police Minister. This came about because he said the…
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Mark Mitchell: Nat's Police spokesperson responds to Ginny Andersen's claims he is unfit to be Police Minister
We have another stoush between Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen - this time over Operation Cobalt. National's police spokesperson this week claimed more than…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent says the UK's biggest names are paying tribute to veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson
Some of the UK's biggest names are paying tribute to veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson. The talk show great has died at 88 after a short illness. He…
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Kate Hawkesby: Sentences like we saw the other day are why many sexual assault victims don't come forward
Everything that's wrong with our justice system at the moment was summed up this week by the judge who gave those two sex offenders home detention. They were…
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Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist says OCR remaining at 5.5 percent is neutral for the housing market, recovery likely
The housing market is unlikely to be greatly impacted by the latest Reserve Bank announcement. The bank confirmed the Official Cash Rate will remain at 5.5…
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Gary Gotlieb: Criminal law expert wonders whether it's appropriate for juries to determine cases like Lauren Dickason's
Deciding the verdict in the Lauren Dickason trial would've been an extremely difficult decision for any jury. The 42-year-old has been found guilty of…
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Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association warns having just three spare bus drivers in Auckland is a bit dicey
Auckland Transport is celebrating an end to bus driver shortages, but some believe it's too early to pop the champagne. At the height of the crisis AT needed…
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Kate Hawkesby: When did we just accept every social and mental health issue is fine to pour all over our streets?
I see one of the favourite holiday playgrounds for many Kiwi families, has been hit with a travel advisory over violence. ‘Fiji police to increase presence…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist is sceptical of claims Official Cash Rate hikes will be halted until next year
A leading economist is sceptical of claims Official Cash Rate hikes will be halted until next year. The Reserve Bank is providing an OCR update today, with…
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Amber Phillips: Washington Post Political reporter says phone call to Georgia Secretary of State essential in Trump indictment
Former US President Donald Trump is facing his fourth indictment in less than five months. He's been charged in Georgia with attempting to overturn his 2020…
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Tom Hartmann: Personal finance expert on data showing 55 percent of Kiwis are starting to sink when it comes to money
More than half of New Zealanders say they're starting to sink when it comes to money. Fresh data collected by the Retirement Commission, shows 55 percent are…
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Kate Hawkesby: Hipkins may regret Auckland's lockdown, I can tell you who regrets it more
The audacity of this Government - seriously, it makes you wonder whether this the most hypocritical government ever. Yesterday, Chris Hipkins - as in pulpit of…
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Andrew Pragnell: New Zealand Football CEO reviews the Women's World Cup from NZ's point of view
The curtain is closing on the Women's World Cup for New Zealand, with just one game left on home soil. Spain and Sweden will go head to head tonight at Eden…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on NZ posting largest migration loss in a decade for June
More Kiwis are starting new lives overseas despite migrants arriving in droves. In the year to June, annual net migration rose to more than 86,000. But, the…
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Donna Demaio: Australian correspondent says Erin Patterson has released a new statement, admitted lying to investigators
The Australian woman who served up poison mushrooms suspected to have killed three people has sent a new statement to police. Erin Patterson now says she was…
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Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ CEO says scrapping of Covid restrictions couldn't have come soon enough for the industry
The scrapping of Covid restrictions couldn't have come soon enough for the hospitality industry. All remaining restrictions were dropped as of midnight last…
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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on Labour's plan to remove GST from fruit and vegetables
Criticisms of Labour's latest election promise are rising. The party's promising to axe GST from fresh and frozen fruit and veggies from April, with the…
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Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on the damages in the region six months after Cyclone Gabrielle
Homes are still covered in silt and roads are far from repaired six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle. The devastating weather event left Gisborne without power…
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Kate Hawkesby: I worry about the Kiwis with short memories
Democracy's interesting isn't it? I mean it’s our best option, but look at what we got this weekend in the latest mad grab for power. We’ve got an anti-vaxxer…
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Roman Travers: Any political party - just promise to fix NZ and then actually fix it once you’ve won
Getting to work on time isn’t usually an issue for me. I have a well-staged and orchestrated routine that has me rolling out of bed on the first alarm…
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Brigette Morten: Political commentator examines latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll
One political party is making a comeback. New Zealand First has gained popularity in the latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll, gaining enough support to push…
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Roman Travers: The only way we can make a difference is you and me choosing where we bank
Yesterday's news that another of our major banks has made another record profit, just about had me falling off my financially unstable rocking horse. ASB have…
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Mitch McCann: US correspondent says fires on Hawaiian island of Maui are being exacerbated by wind
Six people have died as wildfires engulf the Hawaiian island of Maui. Residents and tourists have been escaping into the sea to escape the blazes, devastating…
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Bodo Lang: Marketing professor says McDonald's personalised prices on their app are counterintuitive
There is an expectation McDonald's will address charging loyal app users higher prices. Users have taken to complain on social networking site Reddit, after…
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Mark Potter: NZEI President says primary teachers' pay rise is a good step to recognising the value of teachers
The primary teachers union says the secondary teachers pay rise is great news for the whole sector. PPTA members have accepted a 14.5 percent pay bump, meaning…
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Kate Hawkesby: For all the people ‘hopping across the Tasman’ at the moment, I can tell you it’s not a hop
For all the people ‘hopping across the Tasman’ at the moment I can tell you one thing - it’s not a hop. It used to be a short haul quick trip - painless. But…
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Vaughan Davis: Social media expert says studies show cellphone use in schools doesn't really hurt, or improve learning
National plans to crack down on cellphone use in schools, if it wins the October election. It would ban phones for all year groups - with some exemptions for…
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Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience educator says a change in attitudes is needed before people will stop using phones in cars
A change in attitudes is needed before people will stop using cellphones in their cars. A six-month Waka Kotahi safety camera trial across Auckland spotted…
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Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk journalist says climate deal with BlackRock Capital doesn't emphasise one form of energy over another
Criticism of the Government's climate deal with a major investment company is being disputed. BlackRock Capital has launched a $2 billion fund to help New…
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Kate Hawkesby: We can't put our heads in the sand and pretend this violence isn't happening
I got sent a video yesterday, which I assume is doing the rounds, of the Point England shooting in Auckland on the weekend. 2.30pm on a Saturday afternoon in a…
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Tony Johnson: Sky Sports rugby commentator discusses All Blacks' World Cup squad
The All Blacks' squad for the 2023 World Cup has been named. Former player Richie McCaw announced the 33 players heading to France at an event in Napier last…
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Donna Demaio: Australian correspondent says police in Victoria are keeping an open mind after poisoned mushroom deaths
Police in Victoria are keeping an open mind after three people died from a poisoned mushroom lunch, cooked by their daughter-in-law. Another guest is in…
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Greg Smith: Retail expert says NZ's main fast food company Restaurant Brands full year profit could be half of last year's
The country's main fast food company says its full year profit could be half of last year's. Restaurant Brands, responsible for KFC, Taco Bell, Carl's Junior…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO says Auckland is now at risk of no longer being seen as a safe place
A plea for action has come to address the recent spate of violent crime. Police are raising concerns about rising gang tensions, after fatal shootings in…
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Kate Hawkesby: We've gotten complacent and happy with average
"It’s a fantastic place to grow up as a kid... and it’s also a great place to retire... it's the in-between bits that are tricky,” said Neil Finn when once…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Government's plan to build a second harbour crossing
Auckland's Business Chamber is keen to see some momentum on a second harbour crossing. The Government's released a plan which will include two 3-lane vehicle…
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Francesca Rudkin: I go to concerts for the music, not to get famous on TikTok
So what is going on with people throwing objects at musicians on stage? I know. It’s not the most pressing issue in the world today, but it’s Friday, after…
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Chris Wakeman: Colorectal surgeon says surgery wait times are a tough problem to fix
Surgery wait times continue to be lengthy, despite the Government saying its targeted approach is working. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says the total number…
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Francesca Rudkin: It's time for the Ministry, teachers and principals to get back to prioritising students
It’s taken over a year, but maybe, just maybe, all the disruption to teenage schooling is coming to an end after the government accepted a recommendation by…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers National president talks GDT results, whole milk powder price decrease
GDT results have taken a sharp dive - down 4.3 per cent. Whole milk powder - which more or less dictates Fonterra's farmgate milk price - is down 8 per cent…
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Brad Olsen: Economist says even if we don't know size of shortfall, it appears the Government books have taken a hit
We don't know how bad the Government's books are, but there are signs things are worse than previously thought. National is calling on Finance Minister Grant…
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Allan Harvey: Kids Need Dadz field worker says National's approach to parental leave is more 'flexible' than current rules
Claims National's approach to parental leave is more "flexible" than the current rules. A member's Bill proposed by National's Nicola Willis would allow…
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Kate Hawkesby: A new study might change my 24 year attitude to coffee
I’m amped by this new study on coffee. I know, I know, everyday a new study telling us something we should or shouldn’t be doing that we thought previously we…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ's Chief Economist ahead of last unemployment figure before election released today
Unemployment figures are out today - and it's the last data set before the election. It's currently sitting at 3.4 percent and no-one is expecting much change…
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Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association points to Govt justice policies as a reason for increasing crime
The retail sector is pointing to Government justice policies as a reason for increasing crime. Police figures suggest only 2.3 percent of reported retail crime…
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Erica Stanford: National's Education Spokesperson slams Labour's legacy in schools after NCEA data released
The National Party is slamming Labour's legacy in schools. Education Ministry data shows last year 75 percent of school leavers attained NCEA Level 2 or above…