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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
Julie White: Hospitality NZ CEO says 2023 is shaping up to be a bumper year for the industry
A win for tourism as our local hotel industry thrives, with the sector the most optimistic since the pandemic began. The Tourism Export Council forecasts…
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Fraser Whineray: Fonterra COO on new five-storey heat pumps designed to reduce carbon production in steam generation
Heat pumps the size of a five-storey building could be on the way from Fonterra. It's partnered with German company Man Energy Solutions to tackle its carbon…
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Ben Green: Tairawhiti Civil Defence says they may need to do welfare checks on people if Cyclone Gabrielle hits hard
Officials say they may need to do welfare checks on people in the worst hit areas, should Cyclone Gabrielle hit hard. Tairawhiti Civil Defence Controller Ben…
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Kate Hawkesby: Do Kiwis trust a govt happy to throw out their unpopular policies in an election year?
So the worst kept secret in politics yesterday was finally confirmed - the merger is a gone burger. Merging TVNZ and RNZ was never a good idea - right from the…
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Brent Mountford: BoP Federated Farmers president on worst maize harvest in decades, 60 percent of crops wiped out
Farmers can't catch a break in Bay of Plenty. It's the region's worst maize harvest in decades with around 60 percent of crops wiped out due to the weather…
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Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO says commentary on Three Waters has focused too much on co-governance
Water New Zealand's boss says we need to focus on what's at stake when it comes to Three Waters - and that's the need to invest in infrastructure. New Local…
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Kate Hawkesby: Forget the City of Sails, Auckland feels like the City of Cones
Some of you will be about to get back in it, I was in it yesterday and it was hell on earth. I’m talking about rush hour, I’m talking about the school run and…
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Clint Smith: Political commentator expects PM Chris Hipkins to drip feed Govt policy changes
The Prime Minister is set to drip feed the Government's policy changes. Chris Hipkins’ policy cull will be a topic at today's cabinet meeting, with all eyes on…
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Dean Williams: Norton Cyber Safety report reveals one in four Kiwis have fallen victim to 'catfish' scams
Concern over the latest data on online dating and romance scams. The Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report surveyed just over 1,000 New Zealand adults, and found…
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Kay Oliver: Europe correspondent says Turkish President Tayyp Erdogan has declared a state of emergency following quake
Appalling scenes in Turkey and Syria as rescuers continue to search for earthquake survivors. Around 23 million people are thought to be displaced after the…
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Kapish Gobindlal: Environmental Decontamination project lead on new development to grind mussel shells into calcium carbonate
A cutting edge development in the fight for sustainability in the food and fibre sector. New Zealand based company Environmental Decontamination has cracked a…
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Eve Lawrence: Tourism operator on figures showing the sector could be short as many as 80,000 staff
Thousands of tourism businesses remain desperately short of staff, with the latest figures showing the sector could be short as many as 80,000 staff - around…
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Kate Hawkesby: People are choosing to ignore Waitangi Day because of petty point scoring
So another Waitangi weekend done and dusted.. and what did we learn? Well, not much. I think part of the disconnect around it these days is the coverage of it…
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Ruth Money: Victims advocate says it's a warzone trying to get a family court lawyer
Concerns increasing delays in court hearings could be putting people at risk. Newstalk ZB can reveal the number of family court applications older than two…
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Kate Hawkesby: Ease up on Wayne Brown, some of the media are drongos
One of the travesties of this week’s floods in Auckland has been the acrimonious fallout that’s happened at Council level over the whole response - mainly the…
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says Grant Robertson is being naïve in saying NZ will avoid recession
National is accusing the Government of having its head in the sand, about the prospect of a recession. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has told Newstalk ZB…
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Frank Frizelle: Christchurch Professor of Surgery suggests health planners are flying blind due to a lack of data
A suggestion health planners are flying blind due to a lack of data. An editorial in the latest Medical Journal raises questions about why we're not…
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Sean Palmer: Monarchy NZ Chair says Princess Anne's visit is a real opportunity
Supporters of the monarchy are looking forward to the latest royal touchdown. Princess Anne will visit New Zealand later this month for 100th anniversary…
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Kate Hawkesby: Won't it be great to have some precedented times for a change?
Thank God the flooding and torrential rain's abated and for parents thank goodness school's back. Although is it? The Ministry of Education spun the wheelie on…
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Rebecca Sowden: Former Football Fern is concerned over reports Saudi Arabia will be a sponsor of 2023 FIFA World Cup
Concern from a former Football Fern over reports Saudi Arabia will be a major sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The partnership between FIFA and…
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Jacqui Southey: Children's advocate on report showing Oranga Tamariki is still not meeting minimum standards for care
Clear areas for immediate improvement with Oranga Tamariki. The latest Independent Child Monitor shows the agency is still not meeting the minimum standards…
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David Seymour: Act leader says Labour's spending on tax cuts needs to be reined in
A vote of no confidence in Chris Hipkins from Act after the extension of the fuel tax cuts. The new Prime Minister yesterday announced the 25 cent tax cuts and…
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Kate Hawkesby: Cabinet reshuffle was confirmation this is the same old govt doing the same old stuff
The Cabinet reshuffle yesterday was all the confirmation we needed, as I said yesterday, that this is the same old government doing the same old stuff. Which…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Acting Chief Economist says he expects unemployment rate to remain steady at 3.3 percent
New figures out this morning will reveal just how much the tight job market is driving inflation pressure in the economy. The latest official unemployment rate…
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Michael Wood: Minister of Auckland says he will work alongside mayor to get things done for the city
The new Minister of Auckland is hoping to have a constructive relationship with controversial Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. Michael Wood has been appointed to…
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Ken Cooper: Fire and Emergency Auckland Response says fire crews have been called to about 15 call-outs overnight
The upper North Island is waking up to another morning of heavy rain. Red Heavy Rain Warnings remain in place for northern Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula…
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Kate Hawkesby: Labour is still the same, even with Chris Hipkins in charge
So that feels like a really long holiday, did I miss anything? Jacinda Ardern quitting seems like a long time ago now given all the news we've had since. But I…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor says Chris Hipkins is looking to bring in some fresh talent to his Cabinet
New year, new Prime Minister, new Cabinet. Chris Hipkins will unveil his Ministerial reshuffle at 4pm today, plugging holes left by retiring MPs. Political…
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Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says some centres will be open this week for parents who need to drop kids off
Some early childhood centres will be open this week, for parents who need to drop their kids off. But Early Childhood Council Chief Executive Simon Laube told…
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Shane Henderson: Auckland councillor says people are worried about getting hit by bad weather again
Flood-affected parts of Auckland are preparing to be in the firing line once again. Red Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for Northland, northern Auckland…
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Chloe Swarbrick: Auckland MP says there's a disconnect between Auckland's leaders and its people
Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says authorities will need to learn lessons from their slow response to Friday's heavy rain. She told Roman Travers there…
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Scott Simpson: Coromandel MP on the closure of multiple state highways
People on the Coromandel Peninsula are being urged to brace for more heavy rain. There are extensive road closures, including State Highway 25 between…
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Roman Travers: Wayne Brown and the Weather
What the weather brought to vast parts of predominantly the North Island over the long weekend will hopefully not be seen again for a very long time. Something…
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Roman Travers: Do you see communal living as a way forward?
Every time I’m confronted with what people are pay for rent I am completely shocked at how anyone can afford to part with that kind of money, and still have…
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Mark Orams: Sailing commentator on Hamish Bond joining Team New Zealand for Barcelona America's Cup
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Hamish Bond is joining Team New Zealand for the America’s cup. He will be a cyclor in the 2024 Barcelona competition. Sailing…
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Jo Harrison: Barnardos General Manager hopes teaming up with Healthy Harold will help young people with mental health
Harold the Giraffe is expanding his focus. The popular giraffe puppet has been teaching generations of New Zealand children about their bodies and being…
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Brett O'Reilly: Employers and Manufacturers Assn says increasing minimum wage is the wrong move as it pushes up incomes
A warning that increasing the minimum wage could make inflation even worse. The number of people seeking help because of financial hardship is on the rise, as…
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Roman Travers: Yesterday was a big day for new PM Chris Hipkins
Yesterday was a very big day for new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. There aren’t very many of us that can say we’ve been Prime Minister. Evidently, there aren’t…
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Michael Franks: Seeka CEO says kiwifruit growers shouldn't be taking the brunt of quality, cost issues
Some are suggesting kiwifruit growers being hard done by. Zespri has pulled pin on its February payment to growers due to higher costs from last season. Chief…
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Dr. Paul Franklin: Freshwater ecologist on almost half our river network being inaccessible to migratory fish
A study by NIWA shows almost half of our river network is inaccessible to migratory fish. A further 36 percent could also be restricted but has not yet been…
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John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says growers are optimistic seasonal fruit and vege prices could drop
It could soon be a little big cheaper to fill up the fruit bowl and vegetable drawer. Latest figures show fruit and vegetable prices are 23 percent higher than…
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Mark Smith: ASB Economists predict that the inflation rate is still climbing
There's no guarantee inflation is on the decline. The Annual Consumer Price Index data, due out later this morning, will show how much prices have increased…
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Roman Travers: Australian Mānuka Honey?
What are you having on your toast this morning? Hopefully it’s some delicious Australian mānuka honey. If we don’t win the ongoing battle with Australia to…
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Chris Wilson: Auckland University researcher says Ardern has been subject to far more threats and hates than most
Misogyny appears to have played a key part in the unprecedented vitriol faced by Jacinda Ardern. New Auckland University research —tracking thousands of…
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Peter Shepherd: Auckland University researcher on the research into a breast cancer treatment
Could a drug used for breast cancer treatment be the key to making people live longer? An Auckland University trial has found long-term treatment of healthy…
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Roman Travers: The forestry industry needs to take full responsibility
For as long as I can remember, farming and forestry have gone hand-in-hand. In fact, there was a huge push, back in the 80s for farmers to invest heavily in…
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Nick Leggett: Transporting New Zealand CEO on rising transport costs
Transport costs are set to increase in the coming months and that could push up the price of almost everything else. Discounts to public transport, fuel taxes…
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Roman Travers: Will Chris Hipkins save the Labour Party?
And so here we are; Monday morning, with a brand-new Prime Minister and leader of The Labour Party: Chris Hipkins. I guess that now we have two men leading the…
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Roman Travers: What is the endgame for Harry and Meghan?
I lost interest in the British Royal Family so many years ago that I can’t remember ever having had any interest in anything other than the history that got…
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Nicola Willis: National's Finance spokesperson says wages aren't keeping up with inflation for many
The National Party says there are big challenges in our economy despite a quarter three GDP boom. New Zealand's GDP increased two percent in the three months…
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Roman Travers: We want climate action, so why isn't anything being done?
The New Zealand Herald recently ran a poll to get a better understanding of how New Zealanders feel we're collectively doing with regards to climate change…
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Wayne Langford: Meat the Need Co-founder on telethon where farmers donate livestock and milk
A telethon of a different sorts is getting underway at Lincoln University. Charity Meat the Need is hosting The Big Feed, where farmers donate livestock and…
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Nick Tuffley: Economist expects GDP numbers will show the economy is still going through a recovery
A glimpse into how our economy is continuing to fare post-pandemic. Stats NZ is set to release our GDP figures for the third quarter later this morning. It was…
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Jon Reeves: Public transport advocate says getting rid of the subsidies does the opposite to encourage people
The end has come for half-price public transport and fuel tax cuts. The Government's announced both subsidies will finish at the end of March. Half-priced…
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John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster and Food Festival chair as event is cancelled for a second year running
The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival has been canned once again. The festival was to be held in May, but has been postponed due to a former hotel adjacent to the…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst predicts Volodymyr Zelenskyy will use his Parliament address to call for more lethal aid
An expectation that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will use his address to call for more lethal aid. The Ukrainian President will be speaking to Parliament via video link…
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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor says they have been calling for emergency housing changes for some time
Changes to emergency housing looks to return motels back to tourism. The Government has agreed to a raft of recommended changes, after a review by the…
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Roman Travers: We should still care about the Phillips children disappearance
As much as anyone might have a long list of things they’d love to have for Christmas; I’m picking that most of us really just want to spend time with family…
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David Seymour: Act Party leader says there needs to be consequences over water privatisation entrenchment debacle
David Seymour says there needs to be consequences over the water privatisation entrenchment debacle. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta received a letter…
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Kate Weston: College of Nurses Executive Director says a pay increase is well overdue
The College of Nurses says a pay increase is well overdue. Te Whatu Ora is asking the Employment Relations Authority for interim orders to fix pay equity rates…