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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: Can King Charles maintain a monarchy that’s modern and current?
Well today has noticeably ramped up another notch in coronation preparations. More roads closed, more barricades up, more Cops around, and way, way more…
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Gail Pacheco: Researcher says just one concussion can cause someone to go on and commit a violent crime
Just one concussion can cause someone to go on and commit a violent crime. New AUT research shows even a mild traumatic brain injury significantly increases…
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Jessamy Besson-Jones: Karma Drinks UK Marketing Director on their Kiwi roots and becoming a massive success in Britain
You'll probably know the Kiwi company, Karma Drinks. They're an ethical drinks company which launched in New Zealand back in 2012. They are a massive success…
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Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister confirms he still hasn't heard from Meka Whaitiri
Chris Hipkins has confirmed he still hasn't heard from Meka Whaitiri. Whaitiri has resigned from minister and from the Labour Party, and plans to jump ship to…
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Kate Hawkesby: I have sympathy for all sides when it comes to teacher strikes
So just as we have rolling strikes beginning this week in New Zealand, the UK has strikes going on too. Nurses and teachers. Today here more than 22,000…
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Iain Dale: LBC talk radio host as excitement builds in London four days out from King Charles' III coronation
We are four days out now from the coronation of King Charles III. You certainly can't miss it in London, the build up is in full force, but how do the public…
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Mark Potter: NZEI President says teachers' strike is necessary, as they haven't had an offer from the ministry since last year
A last push as area school teachers prepare for strike action. Union NZEI has agreed to join the Post Primary Teachers Association in rolling strikes from next…
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Leroy Chan: Ranolf Dental Surgery owner says surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society
A Rotorua dentist says kids are suffering by waiting so long to be seen. Te Whatu Ora figures show the average wait time for children 15 or under, who need…
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Kate Hawkesby: Is AI making life easier or harder for students?
I asked AI a question the other day and it didn’t know the answer. I thought Chat GPT knew everything? It came back and said – I don’t know, but would you like…
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Sophie Gaulter: Kiwi living in London is only the second woman to be included in the famed London Scottish Regiment band
Time to meet a Kiwi making noise in the royal world. Sophie Gaulter is only the second woman to be included in the famed London Scottish Regiment band. This is…
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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Immigration spokesperson on concerns median migrant wage is contributing to worker shortage
Heading into a busy winter season, the dairy sector is still lacking thousands of workers. The shortage is being partly blamed on the median migrant wage with…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent says tributes have been flowing in for late MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo
The death of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has sent shockwaves through the food world. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Kate Hawkesby the…
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David Vinsen: Vehicle Import Assn CEO says Govt was warned in 2018 it would run out of money to fund Clean Car Discount scheme
The Government was warned in 2018 it would run out of money to fund the Clean Car Discount scheme. Due to its success, it is having to lower the threshold for…
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Kate Weston: College of Nurses Executive Director on National's nursing and midwife policy
National's nursing and midwife policy might need to pivot if it wants to complete what it aims to achieve. In a bid to grow the workforce, the party's…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on changes to the Coronation ceremony
For the first time, the public will be asked to say a pledge of allegiance to the King at the Coronation. King Charles' coronation will be held Saturday night…
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Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on the King's Coronation
Excitement is ramping up ahead of King Charles' Coronation. It will be held this Saturday night, New Zealand time. Royal correspondent Robert Hardman says told…
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Kate Hawkesby: A chat with a London cabbie
Had a great chat with a London cabbie yesterday. I love how knowledgeable they are about everything, and they’re super chatty and friendly. It’s a Bank holiday…
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Kate Hawkesby: We must value those in the tourism sector more
One of the things I like about London is the infrastructure works. The buses, the trains, the tube, the taxis all work. It’s a systems place, it’s got the…
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Duncan Millward: Willow Park School Principal on their improvements to literacy with different way of teaching
An Auckland primary school is boasting big improvements in literacy with its different way of teaching. Willow Park School has adopted a structured literacy…
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Prue Younger: Forest Industry Contractors Assn CEO hopes new Govt fund will open opportunities for domestic sector
It's hoped a new fund will unleash opportunities for New Zealand's domestic wood processing sector. Government is putting $57 million into the industry, aiming…
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Craig Renney: Economist says if Govt don't borrow to invest we will find the infrastructure we want or need isn't there
The Government is being called on to invest any money it may borrow, into things that create a stronger economy. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed no…
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Kate Hawkesby: Focus on what needs done, not ideological tax nonsense
With all this tax the rich talk and naysayers wanting punitive measures dished out to anyone showing signs of success or ambition, I just wonder if we're…
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Mitch McCann: US correspondent as writer E. Jean Carroll tells jury in lawsuit trial ‘Donald Trump raped me’
WARNING: This story discusses rape and may be distressing. A writer suing Donald Trump has taken the stand to tell jurors that the future president raped her…
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Elliot Smith: ZB rugby commentator on the fallout for Super Rugby teams with coaches joining the All Blacks
What is the fallout for the Super Rugby teams with Scott Robertson pinching their coaches for the All Blacks? All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan will be…
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says the Government needs to front up on whether it'll tax people more
National says the Government needs to front up on whether it'll tax people more. Inland Revenue research shows the top one percent of earners pay a median…
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David Windler: Mortgage expert says policy changes from the RBNZ could provide a helping hand to first home buyers
Potential policy changes from the Reserve Bank could provide a helping hand to first home buyers. It's looking at tweaking the rule by which banks can only…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says Western countries are racing to get their citizens out of Sudan
Western countries are racing to get their citizens out of Sudan, as conflict in the country continues to escalate. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate…
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Kate Hawkesby: Getting out of NZ shows how introspective we've become
As school goes back today, for how long who knows given the looming strikes, but as we head back to the office and to school, it’s been interesting to reflect…
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Robert Patman: International relations professor says China is thought to have a stockpile of 1500 nuclear warheads by 2030
Tensions between china and the west continue to heat up. The UK foreign secretary is expected to give a major speech this week, which will urge China to come…
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Simon Court: ACT Transport spokesperson claims the Government is slamming the brakes on road investment
The ACT Party is claiming the Government is slamming the brakes on road investment. In 2020, Waka Kotahi identified almost 400 risks on state highways around…
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Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner expects IRD report to show wealthy families are paying rates lower than marginal tax rates
New research is coming out about how much tax New Zealand's rich are paying. The Inland Revenue report will estimate the effective tax rate of the wealthiest…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on UK nations in Sudan
UK diplomats and their families have been evacuated from war-torn Sudan. Fighting broke out two weeks ago between Sudan's national army and rival paramilitary…
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Mark Potter: NZEI President on the principal work ban
Some principals begin a two month work ban this morning over a recent pay offer. Those working in primary and area schools will pause the work they do with the…
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John Windsor: Auckland University Professor on modified wine technology saving lives
Modified technology from the wine industry could potentially save hundreds of thousands of lives every year. New Zealand researchers are developing a medical…
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Roman Travers: Kiwis are off to Australia
There's never been a more important time to introduce a stringent bonding policy to encourage qualified Kiwi's to remain in New Zealand. From July first this…
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Roman Travers: Here's hoping yesterdays report leads to better equipping of police and laws to support them
I doubt that many of us will ever forget the protest action that took place for three weeks on the grounds of Parliament that began in February last year…
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Sandra Grey: Tertiary Education Union shocked by the number of jobs potentially on the chopping block at Otago University
The Tertiary Education Union is shocked by the number of jobs potentially on the chopping block at Otago University. Several hundred staff could be made…
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Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on top up to crime prevention fund of $9 million
Victims of retail crime are getting a further $9 million in support. Police minister Ginny Andersen has made the announcement, topping up the crime prevention…
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Hadley Dryden: Destination Hauraki Coromandel says January's poor weather made it a tough summer for local operators
Coromandel businesses are crossing fingers for a bumper Anzac weekend after its local economy lost $30-million in the year's first quarter. A driving lottery…
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Roman Travers: Keeping chooks is no poultry matter, so make sure you know the requirements
The soaring cost of living is pushing every one of us to reconsider which groceries remain a priority. For some, this may mean going without limes in their…
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Mark Smith: Economist says food prices and housing costs are the two major factors driving high inflation rate
Our current period of high inflation isn't over yet. Latest figures due out this morning are expected to show consumer prices rose between 6.9 percent and 7.2…
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Brendan Telfer: Commonwealth Games commentator says costs of hosting have seriously escalated since 1990
Questions over whether the costs justify hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. The New Zealand Olympic Committee has expressed interest in bidding for the…
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Roman Travers: Do you really trust any government not to tinker with tax dials once an election is won?
How many times in recent decades have you heard the call for a better and fairer tax system? How many times have we heard governments saying that the tax…
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Max Baxter: Ōtorohanga mayor discusses new lower pricing for driver licence fees, but there's a catch
The Government has announced new pricing for Kiwis getting their drivers licenses. They will be reducing the cost of resitting tests, reportedly saving new…
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Amy Castleton: Dairy analyst at NZX discusses first increase in Global Dairy Trade price index for two months
The Global Dairy Trade price index has recorded its first increase in two months. This morning's auction showed a 3.2 per cent climb since the last trading…
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Roman Travers: Shouldn't we all aim to be professional drivers regardless of what we're in control of?
One of the key benefits of any vehicle that's well branded with company logos, is that when you see appalling acts of stupidity unfolding around you on our…
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Erica Stanford: National Education Spokesperson says class size announcement is less a policy and more of a sweetener
National says the move by Labour to tackle class sizes is an attempt to appease unions. The announcement aimed at Years 4 to 8 students, reduces the ratio from…
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Sarah Dalton: Medical specialists' union on figures showing risk of burnout for medical doctors is at 22.7%
Concerns as job burnout continues to affect our doctors. Massey University data analysis shows the risk for medical doctors is 22.7 percent, compared to 12.2…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist as recession tipped to be twice as deep as earlier forecasts by bank
New Zealand’s looming recession is tipped to be twice as deep as previously thought, with Kiwis being warned to prepare for a tough rest of the year. The…
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Floyd Du Plessis: Corrections Association President on police being told to consider the necessity of arrests
The Government is being slammed after some frontline police were told to consider the necessity of arrests, due to Rimutaka Prison nearing capacity. An email…
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Roman Travers: Changing Dominion Post's name makes no sense
If you live long enough, I guess you’ll get to see everything either change or completely die out. On Friday the news that Wellington’s grand old lady of the…
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Roman Travers: If Govts really wanted to make change, our waterways would already be improving
I measure the quality of the summer season by how many swims I have, this summer I managed just one swim. Not my proudest tally, I can assure you. But that sad…
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Andrew Wilks: Director of Sustainability at Victoria Uni on nominations for Earthshot prizes
Victoria University of Wellington has announced their nominations to be considered for Earthshot prizes. Earthshot is offering five prizes of £1,000,000 each…
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Susan Glasgow: Variety children's charity pleads for more sponsors to more than 1,600 Kiwi kids in poverty
A children's charity is pleading for sponsors to more than 1,600 Kiwi kids facing poverty. Variety says the kids don't have enough bedding, warm clothes, food…
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Gillian Blythe: Water NZ Chief Executive says while revamped Three Waters isn't perfect, staff will be able to plan better
Water New Zealand is breathing a sigh of relief and says it now has certainty because of the Three Waters shake up. Instead of four mega-entities for water…
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Roman Travers: Finn Fisher-Black a bright spot of news amongst the gloom
It can be incredibly difficult not to fall in line with the narrative of doom and gloom, instead of celebrating the good things that come and go so quickly in…
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Tim Cadogan: Central Otago Mayor says councils are divided on the way forward for Three Waters reforms
The country's councils are standing by to hear the Government's latest plan for Three Waters reforms. Newstalk ZB understands the plan will be revealed later…
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Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO says the bank is still passing on only a small amount of the OCR increases
Last week's OCR hike is starting to have some impact with ANZ, the country's largest bank, raising fixed and floating interest rates across the board. Chief…
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Alf Filipaina: Manukau Ward Councillor says council need to discuss flood report recommendations so failure doesn't happen again
A councillor is looking to reassure those who suffered during Auckland's January flooding. A report into the flood response has made 17 recommendations…
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Roman Travers: State-funded tertiary education based upon success will help NZ succeed and grow
With the ongoing cost of living crisis confronting us all, there’s greater pressure than ever on parents to help their children get to where they need to be…