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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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Taimi Allan: Ember Innovations Director says New Zealand's mental health workforce is reportedly on the brink of collapse
New Zealand's mental health workforce is reportedly on the brink of collapse. A report one of the main non-government bodies involved in the sector this has…
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Simeon Brown: National's Transport spokesperson on nearly $500m less allocated for road maintenance next year
Road repairs look to have lost out in the latest allocations to the Transport Ministry. Nearly $500 million less is set aside for maintenance next year on…
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Brigitte Morten: Political commentator reacts to latest poll finding National and ACT could govern
Numbers in the latest 1News political poll fall for National and ACT this time - projecting a total of 62 seats between them, should they form a coalition…
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Kate Hawkesby: Four years on from the Wellbeing Budget, how are our wellbeing stats still so woeful?
As if a cost of living crisis and a crime crisis were not enough, we also have a mental health crisis in this country, and it’s heart-breaking. It was reported…
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Ant Boyles: NZ Council of Cargo Owners chair on calls for immediate intervention on labour shortages in the sector
New Zealand's logistics and freight industry is calling for immediate intervention to a worker shortage. A new government study finds the labour shortage could…
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Dr Jude Ball: Researcher says study has found alcohol may not hold the allure it once did for young people
It seems alcohol may not hold the allure it once did for young people. Youth drinking survey results from 20 years ago show more than half of those in high…
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Greg Harford: Retail NZ Chief Executive says the OCR hike will push spending down even further
Some good news, and some bad news, from the Reserve Bank. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 5.5 percent. But…
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Kate Hawkesby: I’m bordering on feeling sorry for Chris Hipkins
I’m bordering on feeling sorry for Chris Hipkins - and I’ll tell you why. He’s single-handedly being the face of the entire Government day in day out and…
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Chris Baillie: ACT Police Spokesperson says Police assault data is a damning indictment on the type of country NZ has become
Act's Police Spokesman says new Police assault data is a damning indictment on the type of country New Zealand has become. Newstalk ZB can reveal the number of…
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Kelly Eckhold: Economist says Reserve Bank may hike OCR 25 basis points to 5.5 percent
The Official Cash Rate is expected to take another hike today. An announcement will be made by the Reserve Bank at around 2pm this afternoon. Most economists…
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Robert Webb: Native bird expert on Paora the kiwi and Miami Zoo to end paid encounters after uproar
Miami Zoo has announced that Paora the kiwi will no longer be offered up for paid encounters with the public after videos of the bird being paraded in daylight…
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Kate Hawkesby: You can’t gaslight your way out of a problem by telling people it’s not happening
So another day, another shop closing for good because they’re fed up with being robbed. That sees off West Auckland’s only Post Shop – seven ram raids and…
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Toby Williams: Fed Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on ratio of sheep to people dropping below 5 to 1
The ratio of sheep to people has dropped below 5 to 1 - the lowest number since the 1950s. Stats NZ has released its five-yearly Agricultural Production…
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Susan St John: Economics professor says Working For Families abatement thresholds have fallen behind and should increase
An economics professor says Working For Families abatement thresholds have fallen behind and should increase. The Government lifted the abatement threshold in…
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Richard Wagstaff: Union boss says working conditions of bus drivers need to be improved
Bus drivers eagerly await their turn to discuss working conditions today. Transport Minister Michael Wood is meeting with union representatives in Auckland -…
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Megan Woods: Energy and Resources Minister on the replacing coal with electricity at NZ Steel's Gleenbrook site
The Energy Minister says we can't under-estimate how effective the Government's plan to reduce emissions in the steel sector will be. NZ Steel will receive up…
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Kate Hawkesby: Luxon dropped the ball on the Budget
I was disappointed the Nats dropped the ball last week and missed the opportunity to seize on what really mattered in the Budget — and it wasn’t free…
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Kate Hawkesby: No one seems to want to sort out crime in our CBDs
So the crime in Auckland is now reaching the point of ridiculous, and as I said yesterday, I don't know how it even gets reported without an all-out outcry at…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers Acting Pres says more than money, they'd just like relief from the endless regulations
The 2023 Budget offered $11.5 billion over the next four years but left nothing for farmers. But it's farmers saying that more than money, they'd just like…
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Peter Thomson: Ruapehu Stakeholders Association concerned about transparency from MBIE over purchase offers
Multiple offers have been received in an attempt to buy the Mount Ruapehu skifields. However, locals have concerns surrounding how transparent the MBIE is…
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Michael Wood: Associate Minister of Finance on how the Budget deals with inflation
Budget 2023 is focused on the 'bread and butter' issues.. The Government has injected tens of billions of dollars, in the hope it battles the high cost of…
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Kate Hawkesby: The future of this country depends on our kids' education
As we await Budget day announcements and an inkling as to where the Government’s interested in putting money, I hope we see some more investment in education…
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Bodo Lang: Marketing expert on the reputation damage caused by insects turning up in food items
Creepy crawlies are continuing to pop up in food items. The latest is insect larvae which was nestled in a boy's Whittakers bar, the second bug incident the…
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Rebecca Armour: KPMG Tax Partner on whether or not there will be changes made to tax in today's Budget
There has been much discussion over whether or not changes to tax will be made in today's Budget announcement. The Government has ruled out any major changes…
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Brad Olsen: Economist says there isn't nearly as much wriggle room in this Budget as there has been before
Don't expect any big surprises, when the Government releases its Budget at 2pm today. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Kate Hawkesby pre-Budget…
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Kate Hawkesby: I fear the vaping epidemic horse has bolted
The vaping epidemic in this country really grinds my gears, because it was all so avoidable. We let the horse bolt, for years, and then sat on our hands until…
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Hugh Deveraux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners spokesperson on just two FPOs issued since last year
Only two Firearm Prohibition Orders have been issued since coming into force six months ago. They were brought in to be used against people with a criminal…
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Nureddin Abdurahman: Councillor for Newtown says the residents are banding together following hostel fire
A Wellington councillor says it's going to be a long road ahead for the community after the Newtown hostel blaze. A fire broke out in Loafers Lodge in the…
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Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist on report showing 19.9% decline in purchases by multiple property owner
Mortgaged investors are choosing to buy fewer properties as interest rates soar. CoreLogic's latest monthly housing report shows a record 19.9 percent decline…
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Kate Hawkesby: If you believe the polls, a lot of people are happy with the status quo
With all this pre-Budget talk I’m just not sure how invested we are in it - how much attention we’re paying it. I mean we should be. We’ve never been fiscally…
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Andre Syben: Waikato businessman launches safety campaign following five farm deaths in last three months
Five farm deaths in three months has horrified a Waikato businessman, who is launching a safety campaign in response. Ag Drive Managing Director Andre Syben is…
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu Mayor wants the Commerce Commission to investigate disparities between fuel prices within the region
The Mayor of Ruapehu wants the Commerce Commission to investigate why there are disparities between fuel prices within the region. He's written to the watchdog…
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Geoff Bilbrough: Education NZ spokesperson on NZ taking in more international students than before the pandemic
New Zealand is taking in more international students than before the pandemic, but polytechs and schools are missing out. The number of study visas issued in…
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Stuart Crosby: Local Government New Zealand President on the rift in Gore's Council
There are hopes that Gore's council can sort out a rift between councillors and the Mayor. 24-year-old Ben Bell and Chief Executive Stephen Parry have suffered…
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Jim Galloway: Hawke's Bay Federated Farmers President on the safety and wellbeing support
Farmers are dismissing Government funding for mental health support as a drop in the bucket. Part of the billion dollar cyclone relief package announced…
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Kate Hawkesby: Why isn't there any urgency in distributing the relief funds?
So despite more money being announced yesterday for cyclone recovery, there’s still money floating around that hasn’t even been allocated or spent yet. Months…
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Kate Hawkesby: The powers that be tell us food prices will come down soon, I hope that's true
So I’m not sure the Mother’s Day brunch this weekend will be including avocado on toast given the shortage of them – and therefore the cost of them. Although…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association's president concerned demand has outstripped efforts to improve frontline police numbers
Concerns demand has outstripped efforts to improve frontline police numbers. Police Minister Ginny Andersen says the Government is closing in on its goal of…
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John Murphy: Vegetables NZ chair on figures showing fruit and vegetable price increases of 22.5% on last year
A new report from Westpac claims more is needed to create sustainable competition between supermarkets. This comes as the price of fruit and vegetables is up…
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Erica Stanford: National's education spokesperson on St Cuthbert’s College concern about new NCEA Level 1, writing its own
A top Auckland private school has so little confidence in the new NCEA Level 1 curriculum it is ditching the qualification in favour of its own Year 11 diploma…
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Kate Hawkesby: I don't feel this election will be as tight as some people think
So a new poll shows the Nats nudging past Labour to form a government with Act. No Māori Party needed as Kingmaker, which has been the current narrative of…
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Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO says industry has under-funding, shortages and they're overburdened with standards, regulations
Early childhood teachers have painted a grim picture of the state of their sector. An Office of Early Childhood Education survey has found more than 70 percent…
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Brigit Corson: Foodstuffs say avocados are due to return to supermarket shelves shortly as prices soar
Avocados are due to return to supermarket shelves shortly as prices soar to more than five dollars each. A Rabobank report shows this year's production will be…
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Dame Diana Crossan: Ex-Retirement Commissioner on group of 100 wealthy Kiwis calling on govt to increase their taxes
100 wealthy New Zealanders who believe our public services are underfunded think they should be the ones to pay up. The group has signed a pledge calling on…
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Kate Hawkesby: Making our streets feel safer might not be that hard
It’s a funny thing being away and suddenly seeing stuff without the blinkers on - and we are blinkered here. We’ve been cloistered in a sheltered environment…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO believes Auckland Council made the right call when responding to flood events
An Auckland business leader believes Auckland Council made the right call, when responding to yesterday's flood events. Heart of the City Chief Executive, Viv…
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Vince Cocurullo: Whangārei Mayor expects a review of doomed Abbey Caves trip to be carried out
A body has been found in the search for a missing student in Abbey Caves in Whangarei. Specialist equipment brought up from Auckland allowed the search to…
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Ben Youdan: ASH Director calls for a 21-year-old age limit for buying vapes
An anti-smoking advocacy group is calling for a 21-year-old age limit for buying vapes. Action for Smokefree 2025 has outlined new proposals that aim to help…
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Tim Dower: What kind of money compensates for the sacrifice of our Defence Force?
A pay rise for the Defence Force, which has lost about about 10 percent of its personnel over the past year. That works out to around 800 people leaving. What…
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Bob Osborne: Responsible Campers Association petition calls for more facilities to fix freedom camping issues
A 10,000 strong petition is calling for more facilities to fix freedom camping issues. The Responsible Campers Association says the Government is claiming…
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Ron Mark: Former Defence Minister takes his hat off to Andrew Little for NZDF pay increase, asset upgrade
A big pay increase is on the way for our Defence Force in the hope of stemming staff turnover. The Government is bringing 90 percent of pay in line with market…
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Scott Simpson: Coromandel MP says he is hopeful the Kopu to Hikuai route can be re-opened before summer
The Coromandel Peninsula community is eagerly awaiting an announcement on the fate of State Highway 25A due later this morning. The Kopu to Hikuai route has…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the imprisonment on Julian Assange
The Australian Government is seeking an end to the imprisonment of Julian Assange in the UK. The Australian citizen and WikiLeaks founder has been incarcerated…
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Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the King Charles' reign
It's believed continuity and stability will be a core-focus for King Charles as he guides the Royal Family into a new era. Royal Commentator, Richard…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Grocery Supplier Cost Index results
There's some hope that supplier costs to supermarkets will soon show signs of easing. The Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index shows…
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Roman Travers: I don't think we'll become a republic any time soon
What an astonishing weekend it’s been, right? There aren’t many of us that are old enough to remember in great detail the coronation of our previous monarch…
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Kate Hawkesby: What a day we've had in London
What a cool day we’ve had today. We met David Walliams from ‘Little Britain’ and ‘Come Fly With Me’ – two comedy shows that could never be made these days…
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Max Foster: CNN host and royal correspondent as excitement builds for the coronation
The countdown is on to the historic King's coronation this weekend. King Charles has been heir to the throne for 70 years and excitement's building for the big…
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Rebecca Scown: Former Olympic rower on representing NZ at Westminster Abbey
We are now in the final countdown to the coronation. One of those representing New Zealand at Westminster Abbey is former Olympic and World Championship…
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Eleanor O'Dea: Rodd and Gunn's Regional Manager on the company's explosion in the UK
The iconic Rodd and Gunn is making its presence felt in London. The lifestyle brand opened in mayfair towards the end of 2019 - and is now expanding into…