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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
Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says they want Police to have more resources and tools to deal with retail crime
The retail sector is hoping to sit down with the new Police Minister soon. Ginny Andersen is replacing Stuart Nash in the role, having only been sworn in as a…
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Brooke Stanley Pao: Auckland Action Against Poverty Coordinator on dental statistics in NZ
There are demands for dental care to be included in New Zealand's public health system. An Association of Salaried Medical Specialists-commissioned poll shows…
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Kate Hawkesby: If young people are not even engaged in life in general, how is it they're getting engaged in politics?
The Make it 16 campaigners are annoyed apparently – because their campaign’s been shoved on the back burner by the new PM, who has worked out that it’s not a…
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Clint Smith: Former advisor to the ex-PM on the Green's desire for a commitment to climate action
The Green Party wants a commitment to climate action from a potential coalition partner. Co-leader James Shaw voiced his distaste at the prospect of a…
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Gavin Grey: European Correspondent on Switzerland's situation with Credit Suisse and UBS
The clock is ticking for Switzerland's banking sector as one rival hopes to save another. The country's largest bank UBS has offered to buy all or parts of…
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Marcelo Rodriguez-Ferrere: Otago University law expert says the multiple incidents isn't a good look for Nash
Will Stuart Nash last the day as a member of the Cabinet? Newstalk ZB has revealed Nash was warned for breaching the Cabinet manual over a 2020 Newstalk ZB…
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Miles Workman: ANZ Senior Economist says rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle will bump the economy
While Cyclone Gabrielle will have a negative impact on the economy this quarter, it could be a different story later in the year. The latest GDP figures show a…
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Reuben Davidson: Banks Peninsula Community Board Member on the set up for SailGP
Lyttelton is gearing up for a big weekend. Racing in the International SailGP competition starts tomorrow on Lyttelton Harbour. Banks Peninsula Community Board…
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Kate Hawkesby: Even in a cluster of a city like Auckland, there’s still a sense of community
At the start of this week I was chastising Auckland for being a dump these days and don’t get me wrong, I still hate the traffic, the cones, and the…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist picks a 0.5% drop in GDP figures released today
The New Zealand economy is shrinking, the only question is by how much. GDP figures due out this morning are expected to show the economy contracted in the…
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David Seymour: Act Leader says the way for politicians to address concerns about sentencing is pass laws with tougher sentences
Chris Hipkins is determined to laugh off the resignation of Police Minister Stuart Nash. Nash has been forced to resign, after revealing on yesterday's Mike…
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Kate Hawkesby: Labour are laser-focused on keeping power. But can you trust them?
I said yesterday that I worry we care more about having a Prime Minister who looks like someone you could have a beer with, than caring about leadership…
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Adrian Macey: Climate scientist says even if NZ's emissions hit zero tomorrow, it would make no difference
It's thought anything this country does on climate change will have no impact until the whole world responds. A 1News Kantar Public survey reveals more than…
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Adrian Macey: NZ's first Climate Change Ambassador on whether the Govt has lost sight of the country's climate goals
The Government is coming under fire for scrapping a number of climate-focused policies. However Prime Minister Chris Hipkins insists Labour has not lost sight…
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John Tookey: Prof of Construction Management says cashflow issues are being blamed for building businesses falling over
Cashflow issues are being blamed for building businesses falling over. The country's construction crunch may start to snowball, with more building businesses…
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John Tookey: Prof of Construction Management says cashflow issues are being blamed for building businesses falling over (1)
Cashflow issues are being blamed for building businesses falling over. The country's construction crunch may start to snowball, with more building businesses…
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Kirsten Wise: Napier Mayor says cyclone impacted residents want central government decisions on whether they'll be able to re-build
Napier's Mayor says cyclone impacted residents want central government decisions on whether they'll be able to re-build. The Government is introducing a Severe…
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Kate Hawkesby: The more modern we get as a society, the more we find value in looking back to how things used to be done
I was telling you about my $7.99 lettuce yesterday – and my bad, as I said, I shouldn’t have bought it at that price – it’s ridiculous. But it’s also a reality…
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Peter Crampton: Researcher says policy change is needed to ensure future health workforce reflects diverse communities
A researcher says urgent policy change is needed to ensure the future health workforce reflects the diverse communities it'll serve. An Otago University…
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Jason Walls: ZB's Political Editor says Te Pāti Māori would be the king-makers in the election based on the latest poll results
Te Pāti Māori are in a key position, based on the latest poll results. The latest 1NEWS Kantar Public poll shows if an election were held tomorrow, a…
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Nicola Willis: National says Govt fixing own mistake by increasing superannuation, main benefits in line with inflation
National says the Government is fixing its own mistake by increasing superannuation and main benefits in line with inflation. The change kicks in from next…
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Kate Hawkesby: What sort of experience are tourists having in Auckland?
I’m noticing a lot of tourists in town and I’m just wondering what kind of experience they’re having. I was walking through a well-known shopping precinct in…
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Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association CEO's concerns about the rising retail crime rates
Business owners are being forced to take matters into their own hands as the level of retail crime continues to soar. Latest figures show there's been a…
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Kate Hawkesby: Our health system is in dire straits and it's not even winter yet
So we learn this week what we already knew, but now have confirmation of - our health system is in dire straits. And it's only March. It's not even winter yet…
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Dr. Shane Reti: National Health spokesperson says many people are ending up in ED for issues that should have been resolved earlier
National says compounding issues in the health sector are coming to a head in emergency departments. Figures released to Newstalk ZB show over the past five…
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Pat Newman: Principals' union president says poor conditions are causing massive issues for the workforce
Frustration between education unions and the Government has boiled over. 50,000 educators will down tools next Thursday in what's set to be one of the…
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Kate Weston: College of Nurses director on low numbers of nurses, midwives and doctors entering the country
A shockingly low number of nurses, midwives and doctors have entered the country. That's despite changes to the immigration green list last year aimed to plug…
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Dr. Marlon dos Reis: AgResearch science leader on researchers studying Instagram food pictures for customer preferences
Your Instagram food pictures may be influencing more people than you think. In a bid to be ahead of food trends and expectations, researchers are using your…
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Kate Hawkesby: I want to love Auckland, but I’m running out of puff
As I tried to wade through Auckland traffic yesterday on a simple 15 minute journey which took three times that long, I asked myself again, why do I live in…
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Simon Petersen: QV communications manager on report finding house prices are down, but not to pre-pandemic levels
House prices are down, but still not to pre-pandemic levels, according to QV's latest report. It shows prices have fallen 12.6 percent in the last year, but on…
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Kate Hawkesby: Harry and Meghan have brought this all on themselves and only have each other to blame
Harry and Meghan have rarked me up more than usual lately. I think it’s because the delusion now seems so embedded, that their lost grip on reality has lost…
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Michelle Impey: Save the Kiwi CEO on formula established for reintroduction of kiwi populations
Forest Lifeforce Restoration Trust have almost got the formula for reintroducing kiwi to areas with otherwise low populations. The trust has improved numbers…
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Brad Olsen: Economist says Govt has to make a clear list of financial priorities and potentially scale back spending
Government debt is lower than forecast, but financial pressures loom on the horizon. The Government's interim financial statement shows net debt is at $70.5…
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Dylan Thompson: AA Road Safety disappointed Waka Kotahi is set to not meet yearly median barrier targets
There has been disappointment Waka Kotahi is slipping behind in installing median barriers, while surpassing speed targets. A Road to Zero target aims to have…
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Kate Hawkesby: Are communities already being forgotten about, less than a month on from the cyclone?
I just wonder how, almost a month on since the cyclone, there are some pockets of small communities around the country still struggling with absolutely no…
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Laura Hedley: Cardrona and Treble Cone GM on changes to manage overcrowding at ski fields
Changes are on the way to manage overcrowding at the Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields. The changes include a multi-day pass, where visitors will be asked to…
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Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ CEO says he's heartened to see the Government commitment to restoring roads
The trucking sector says transport decisions are never a black and white either/or situation. Newstalk ZB's newsroom yesterday revealed officials were…
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Paul Spoonley: Emeritus professor says there are some groups that are unwilling to give up information in Census
Don't forget to fill out your Census today - if you haven't already. Everyone staying in New Zealand tonight is required by law to complete the form. The…
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Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist on the latest Housing Confidence Survey
Most people are picking a further fall in house prices. In the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey, 43-percent of respondents expect house prices to fall in…
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Kate Hawkesby: What Luxon did right in his State of the Nation, was to remind us of all the wastefulness of this government
I think what Luxon did right in his State of the Nation, was to remind us of all the wastefulness of this government. One of the things I worry about is that…
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Simeon Brown: National Transport Spokesperson says that maintenance money should be focused on fixing existing roads
National is labelling the Government's new transport strategy as "absolute madness". The plan –which is still being worked on– puts climate change as the top…
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Tim Dower: Banks are a nice, big, slow-moving target, so it's easy to throw mud and have some of it stick
The Banks. They're a nice, big, slow moving target, so it's pretty easy to throw mud and have at least some of it stick. Right now, with higher interest rates…
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Joel Rindelaub: Aerosol chemist says NZers need to stop burning wood to help curb two of the country's silent killers
A well-known scientist says New Zealanders need to stop burning wood, to help curb two of the country's silent killers. Stats NZ indicator data, following a…
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Claire Matthews: Banking professor says inquiry into bank profits may not be a job for the Commerce Commission
Calls for a banking sector market study are ramping up, after the Reserve Bank asked for one earlier this week. Bank profits have never been higher than those…
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Brad Olsen: Economist on survey finding government policy changes help drive rents to record highs
Changes to rental laws to make properties warm and dry have driven up rents, which are now at record highs, according to a survey commissioned by the…
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Kate Hawkesby: Rob Campbell's sacking could be not only timely, but also for the better
So just when we thought we may never hear from Sir Ashley again – up he popped yesterday defending the public service. He was claiming they’re all neutral but…
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Kirsten Wise: Napier Mayor says they are pleased with increased police support for Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
Napier's Mayor is pleased with increased police support for Hawke's Bay. Two mobile police bases have been set up in the area, at Bay View and Puketapu, and a…
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Kate Hawkesby: How to get uni students back in lectures? When students find an easy way out, they’ll take it
I see universities are asking students to come back to lectures in person because the low attendance is apparently ‘demoralising’ staff. Covid lockdowns and…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB cricket journalist on the Blackcaps famous one-run victory over England
You can guess what the conversation around the water cooler will be about today; the Blackcaps and that staggering win at the Basin Reserve. They took the…
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Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic economist on largest monthly decline in house prices since October 2022
Few are surprised to learn that house values have fallen again. This time, it's by one percent for February, the largest monthly decline since October last…
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David Seymour: Act leader doubts dismissal of Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell goes far enough
David Seymour doubts the dismissal of Te Whatu Ora's chair goes far enough. Rob Campbell has been sacked by Health Minister Ayesha Verrall, for venting on…
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Kate Hawkesby: Hipkins needs to show strong leadership and stub this banana republic vibe out
An opportunity for Chris Hipkins as PM to show real leadership - and a divergent path to his predecessor by acting decisively and quickly on the Health NZ…
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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB cricket guru on Kane Williamson becoming Blackcaps highest Test run scorer
More history for Kane Williamson in his illustrious Blackcaps career. His second inning at Wellington's Basin Reserve saw him overtake Ross Taylor as New…
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Chris Wilkinson: Retail director on sales down 4% in December of 2022 compared to previous years
Retail sales were down 4 percent in the December quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year. Hardware, building and garden supplies were hit the hardest…
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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor says that decisions made in Wellington don't always best serve communities
Rotorua's Mayor says she wants more local input in central government spending. Local Government New Zealand says 90 percent of public spending is allocated by…
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Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on the new heavy rain warning
Cyclone-affected regions are bracing for yet another round of heavy rain. MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the Gisborne District north of Tolaga…
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Gavin Grey: European Correspondent on the deaths of 58 migrants
At least 58 migrants have died after their wooden boat sank in rough seas off the southern coast of Italy. It was carrying around 150 people when it hit rocks…
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Kate Hawkesby: Are social media witch hunts out of touch with the mainstream?
I was very pleased to see that the second series of ‘’Clarkson’s Farm” has broken Amazon viewing records to become one of the most watched shows in the UK. The…
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Kate Hawkesby: In a first-world country we should be able to expect a decent health service, not 'adequate'
As my son marched off for a lung X-ray for a chest infection yesterday, I wondered just how dire the health system was going to get this winter. As the weather…
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Kirsten Wise: Napier Mayor says police are continuing patrols and flyovers around the clock following Gabrielle
More heavy rain is expected in the Gisborne District and Hawke's Bay today and further flooding, slips, power outages and evacuations are possible. Both…