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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
Lucy Elwood: Cancer Society CEO says New Zealand is creating addicts by selling vapes with high levels of nicotine
The Cancer Society says New Zealand is taking a step towards a Smokefree 2025. Newstalk ZB understands questions still remain over the compliance of almost…
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Roman Travers: How significant is the Hamilton West byelection result?
So, over the weekend, The National Party completely flipped the seat for Hamilton West, which probably means that the Labour Party have flipped the desk with…
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John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says kiwis are feeling the pinch
Kiwis are feeling the pinch in grocery prices as the Christmas period nears. The latest Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index data…
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Helen Worboys: Manawatu District Mayor says the Govt hasn't worked with councils like it said it would on Three Waters
Frustration from councils over the passing of the first of the Three Waters reforms bills. The Water Services Entities Bill jumped its last hurdle, thanks to…
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Nicola Willis: National MP on her bill picked proposing to allow a baby's parents to take maternity leave simultaneously
A new bill to create more flexible parental leave. National MP Nicola Willis's members' bill has been drawn from the biscuit tin for a proposal to allow a…
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Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent says Harry and Meghan's doco is an extended version of Oprah interview
It's thought Harry and Meghan's new Netflix series is unlikely to ruffle too many feathers. The first three episodes of the pair's long-awaited docu-series…
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Aaron Hendry: Youth worker says it's important children who offend get support as soon as possible
Young criminals will now have a support plan put in place within 48 hours of offending. The Government is launching a $2 million youth crime package to fund…
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Simon Judd: Barrister says baby blood case could have been a slippery slope if patients could pick and choose the services they receive
A barrister says there was potential for a dangerous precedent, had the judge ruled in favour of the parents of a six-month-old who needs heart surgery…
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Max Olson: SeaChange CEO on partnership with Fullers to bring zero-emission hydrofoil ferries to Auckland
A new and efficient way of getting across the Hauraki Gulf. Fullers has teamed up with sustainable boat company SeaChange, to bring a zero-emission hydrofoil…
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Chris Bishop: National MP on 344 people compensated for live organ donations since introduction
It's been five years since New Zealand brought in compensation for live organ donors. It was driven by National's Chris Bishop, allowing living donors to…
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Holly Thorpe: Waikato Uni sports sociologist applauds Sport NZ's actions of inclusion of transgender people in activities
A Waikato University sports sociologist is applauding the actions of Sport New Zealand around inclusion of transgender people in community activities based on…
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Jen Baird: REINZ CEO on survey showing first home buyers remain more interested in making a purchase than investors
First home buyers aren't taking their eyes off the housing market. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's latest survey shows first home buyers remain much…
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Christopher Luxon: They want a Government that gets things done
National is increasing its lead over Labour. Labour has slid one point to 33 percent support in the latest 1News Kantar poll, while National is up one point to…
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Gavin Grey: St. Edward's Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation
St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, has been moved to an undisclosed…
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Lisa Burns: Cystic Fibrosis NZ chief executive says provisional agreement for Trikafta funding is a miracle
Funding for a Cystic Fibrosis drug is being described as a miracle. A provisional agreement's been made between Pharmac and Vertex to fund the drug Trikafta…
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Tim Dower: Don't be fooled by government's Three Waters backdown
The Government's backdown on entrenching that part of the Three Waters legislation was about as well orchestrated as it could have been. We got the release…
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Andrew Alderson: Kylian Mbappe magic leads France into quarters with convincing win over Poland
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals and set up another for Olivier Giroud, giving France a 3-1 victory over Poland and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals today…
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Paul Spain: Tech commentator says local media are being ripped off by Google and Meta in current environment
Big online platforms could be forced to pay a fair price for local news. The Government is drawing up legislation to make companies like Google and Meta pay…
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Kate Hawkesby: My final thoughts on a testing year
So it’s been a long hard year. I don’t know why this year feels harder than last year. I mean last year we had Covid for goodness sake, and lockdowns, and I…
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Chair has little hope much will happen the wake of report into Malachi Subecz's death
A leading advocate against family violence, believes we're days away from another child being killed. Merepeka Raukawa Tait has little hope that much will…
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Murray McKinnon: Long-time friend of Sir Murray Halberg says he had acid, rather than blood in his veins
A long-time friend of Sir Murray Halberg says he was described as having acid, rather than blood in his veins. The athletics legend has died aged 89. He's best…
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Scott Maidment: World Buskers Festival director ahead of their 30th anniversary in Christchurch next year
The World Buskers Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Christchurch next year. The programme has officially been announced, with more than two weeks…
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Kevin McHugh: Banked Head of Publishing on data showing Kiwis will spend an average of $623 on Xmas gifts this year
Men are bigger Christmas spenders than women. New data by Banked shows people will spend an average $623 on gifts this year, with two thirds happy to fork out…
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Kate Hawkesby: It's not right that we have to stop and think about what healthcare is available to us
I think one of the great travesties of this Government, when we eventually look back on their long line of failures, will be what happened to mental health…
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Mike Egan: Restuarant Association President says FPA for hospo workers has been a long time coming
Restaurant workers are ready to lodge a claim for better wages. The Fair Pay Agreement bill comes into effect today, and unions are saying they already have…
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Margaret Stuart: Sustainability director for Nestle Oceania on NZ's first zero carbon emission dairy farm
Fonterra and Swiss food giant Nestle have formed a partnership to develop New Zealand’s first zero carbon emissions dairy farm. In what the parties said was a…
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Kate Hawkesby: Hats off to all the kids and parents finishing NCEA this week
Hats off to all the kids who’ve sat NCEA the past few weeks, that’s wrapping up this week, Friday’s the last day for exams. Hats off also to all the parents…
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Paul Spoonley: Sociology professor puzzled as to why Govt would put up a barrier to migrants
Immigration experts are concerned a change to work rights for migrants' partners could put people off coming here. Until now, a partner could get an open work…
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Peter Nation: Fieldays Society CEO says everyone is excited for the event to begin
The southern hemisphere's largest agricultural event will be a little warmer this year. Thousands are expected to flock to Fieldays at Mystery Creek in the…
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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster expects other banks to follow ANZ in lifting mortgage rates
A major New Zealand bank is the first to move on the back of last week's historic OCR rise. ANZ has lifted its floating and flexible mortgage rates by 65 basis…
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Kate Hawkesby: The PM's post-Cab chat yesterday was stomach churning
The PM’s post-cabinet chat yesterday was stomach churning in so many ways. The lies, the disingenuousness of it all, the theatrics and the pretence that…
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Ash Parmar: Waikato retailer is concerned Govt hasn't addressed the real issue around ram raids
Concerns the Government hasn't addressed the real issue around ram raids. It's announced a $4 million fund to support local councils in Auckland, Hamilton and…
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Karen Murrell: Lipstick brand and Wool Source join forces to create wool keratin-based pigment
Opposites have attracted in an unexpected collaboration of lipstick and New Zealand strong wool. In what is thought to be a world-first, Wool Source and…
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Kate Hawkesby: They commit crimes because they know they can get away with it
So today Cabinet meets looking to “discuss what more can be done to combat crime,” according to the Prime Minister. Sadly she’s a bit late with that statement…
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Nigel Bowen: Timaru Mayor says Three Waters update is a "worrying development"
Some of the country's top constitutional experts are raising red flags about the Government's attempt to entrench part of its Three Waters reforms. Under a…
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Chris Baillie: ACT's plan to fight truancy with the threat of fines and withholding school funding
ACT believes its truancy plan will help what it’s calling a crisis... despite some criticism. The party wants to make it mandatory for schools to report…
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Tim Dower: How many deaths is it going to take for Govt to recognise the facts of the situation?
We all heard the warnings; someone's going to get killed if we don't crack down on the ram raiders and brazen dairy hold-ups. And this week it happened. Eight…
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Dr Dougal Sutherland: Clinical psychologist on athletes case against High Performance Sport NZ
Top athletes are launching an employment case against High Performance Sport NZ. Mahe Drysdale and Kirstie Klingenberg are fronting an 'athletes' cooperative'…
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Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association Chair says something like this was bound to happen
The fatal Sandringham dairy stabbing is causing many dairy owners to consider their own security. Auckland Police are still hunting the offender, who they say…
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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ says there's no way we can fulfil the need for workers domestically
Calls for a shake up to immigration. Act has unveiled a new immigration policy that scraps temporary visas, charges based on demand, and allows more migrants…
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Kate Hawkesby: Road to Zero looks to be a Highway to Nowhere
Road to Zero looks to be the highway to nowhere we all thought it would be. Another measure the Government has not delivered on, another piece of ideology…
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Dennis Maga: First Union General Secretary calls for employers to take action as supermarket crime soars
A call for employers to take more precautionary action, as supermarket crime soars. Since 2020, Foodstuffs says there's been a 246 percent rise in serious…
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Anna Burns-Francis: TVNZ correspondent says Walmart shooting is one of 606 in US this year
Six people are dead and four injured in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake in Virginia. The gunman, who killed himself, making the death toll seven…
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Mike Harper: Project manager on mega glasshouse planned by Japanese-owned Tatsumi Limited
The Hawkes Bay could be lining up for an economic boost. Japanese-owned company Tatsumi Limited is constructing a mega glasshouse in the hope of producing…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent as King Charles has welcomed South Africa's President in his first state visit as monarch
King Charles has welcomed South Africa's President in his first state visit as monarch. Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Westminster Abbey before going to a banquet…
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Bodo Lang: Marketing expert says Tip Top has done the right thing removing 'take a selfie with a stranger' sticks
Ice cream company Tip Top has pulled one of its challenges from its new promotional campaign after sparking significant backlash. The company's latest campaign…
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Kate Hawkesby: If we're going to devote time to young people, there are bigger issues to address
It may have brought Julie Anne Genter to tears and caused Golriz Gharamann to erupt into celebration, but I’m not in the same camp of jumping for joy over the…
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Peter Dunne: Former United Future leader on Make it 16 vote
Legal experts say that while lowering the voting age at general elections might be politically challenging, New Zealand could see a differential voting system…
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Simon O'Connor: National Corrections spokesperson on prison numbers declining yet violent crime, gang numbers increasing
Prison numbers are down, yet questions remain as to why is violent crime is on the rise. The prison population has dropped 24 percent since 2017, but violent…
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Toby Adams: Hauraki District Mayor on classic L&P bottle being on the way out
The classic brown L&P bottle could be on its way out, due to its effect on our recycling system. Coca-Cola is looking to swap out the brown, and go for clear…
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Gavin Grey: COP 27 climate fund is unlikely to go far
The COP 27 climate summit in Egypt has wrapped up, with countries agreeing to establish a fund to help developing nations deal with climate change. But the…
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Daniel Gerrard: Water Safety NZ Chief Executive says people must have swimming skills living on an island nation
A new report emphasizes the need for parents to prioritise their children's swimming skills. Water Safety New Zealand figures show just under half of children…
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Kate Hawkesby: Watching Twitter implode is fascinating
It’s fascinating to watch the gradual implosion of Twitter. There are two camps on this. Those who believe it’s been a toxic hellscape of negativity gradually…
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Kate Hawkesby: Living a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be a drag
One thing I love about the health and wellness industry is that it’s constantly evolving and changing, but that can also make it a challenge to keep up with…
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Russell Hargreaves: TalkSport rugby commentator ahead of All Blacks v England test
The All Blacks have named their strongest side for the final test of the season against England, signalling Jordie Barrett will have the inside running at No…
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Aaron Hendry: Youth development worker gives a thumbs down to National's new policy to deal with youth crime
A youth development worker is giving a thumbs down to National's new policy to deal with youth crime. The party is promising to set up Young Offender Military…
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Kate Hawkesby: Crime will continue until someone steps up and addresses the problem
I thought it was ironic this week when Grant Robertson admitted the rollout of the ram raid support for businesses has been too slow. Slow would be an…
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Paul Buchanan: Security analyst says evidence points to missile explosion in Poland being Ukraine's fault
Ukraine is denying responsibility for the deadly missile explosion in Poland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was not a Ukrainian missile. NATO…
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Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO says Aussie visitors have played a key role in tourism bounce back
Belief businesses aren't out of the woods yet, despite economic activity increasing in the September quarter Infometrics data shows a 2.6 percent year-on-year…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group on Calvin Klein setting up shop in Lambton Quay's David Jones
Hopes a major international retailer moving to Lambton Quay will give a post-pandemic boost to Wellington's CBD. Clothing brand Calvin Klein has confirmed it…