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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
Philip Gregan: Wine Growers CEO says RSE scheme increase won't solve labour issues, but will make a big difference
A wine grower says more seasonal workers shows the Government is listening to the industry's concerns. It's increased the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on Ukraine accusing Russia of carrying out "terrorist attack" on two major gas pipelines
Ukraine is accusing Russia of carrying out a "terrorist attack" on two major gas pipelines into Europe. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate Hawkesby the…
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Renee Lee: Everblue COO on being only NZ-made haircare brand stocked at Costco
One Kiwi company has secured exclusive shelf space. Everblue is the only New Zealand-made haircare brand to be stocked, despite launching just over a year ago…
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David Seymour: Luxon has a year to improve, Ardern has probably peaked
Act Party Leader David Seymour has faith Chris Luxon can turnaround his preferred Prime Minister numbers. The latest 1News Kantar Poll shows the National Party…
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Kate Hawkesby: Who is going to take this smash and grab wave seriously?
I think they’re going to have to start offering danger money to work in a jewellery store these days. These clowns in hoods and masks, they’re probably just…
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Michele Passarello: Restauranteur offers free accommodation and shared profit scheme to entice workers
Employers are getting creative as they fight to attract workers in our tight job market. Flexi-work, work-from-home, sign-on bonuses, extra weeks holidays are…
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Sara Chatwin: Psychologist on Kiwis encouraged to ditch filters on social media for mental health week
Kiwis are being encouraged to ditch filters on social media this Mental Health Awareness Week. Netsafe and global movement Bodyright are joining to combat…
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Kate Hawkesby: I'd love to see more people vote in local elections, particularly Auckland
Someone messaged me yesterday and said I feel sorry for you Aucklanders with your mayoral candidates being so lame – you have the choice of two frontrunners –…
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Kylie Freeland: McDonald’s NZ Managing Director as they put 2000 jobs up for grabs
For those looking for a job, McDonald’s might just have the answer for you. Tomorrow the fast-food chain is holding walk in interviews at its restaurants with…
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Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on survey finding confidence in Govt's leadership is falling
Business leaders feel the Government isn't listening. The NZ Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has found chief executives and senior directors'…
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Tom Mutch: New Zealand journalist in Ukraine says people no longer see Putin as the threat he once was
Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons hasn't phased Ukrainians fighting for their country. Tom Mutch, a New Zealand journalist in Ukraine, told Kate…
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Kate Hawkesby: Grant Robertson scored an own goal complaining that he needs more security
I think Grant Robertson hit something of an own goal this week complaining that he needs more security and that politicians are under more pressure these days…
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Wayne Brown: Auckland mayoral candidate says he and Efeso Collins offer voters a clear choice
A reminder for Aucklanders to cast their vote, as the race for the mayoralty closes in. A Ratepayers' Alliance-Curia poll shows centre-right candidate Wayne…
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Oliver Gazley: Jemima Gazley's dad on new 'Jem-Bot' robot operating this week to help cure brain cancer
A very special robot will begin operating this week to help cure brain cancer. Wellington teenager Jemima Gazley raised money for the 'Jem-Bot' as she was…
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Dr Michael Rehm: Housing expert says banks are aiding and abetting housing speculation, contributing to crisis
A property expert says banks are aiding and abetting housing speculation and thereby contributing to the housing crisis. Auckland University's Dr Michael Rehm…
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Donna Demaio: Australian correspondent on Queensland's decision to review DNA samples
Over in Australia, Queensland authorities will be reviewing DNA samples linked to major crimes. This is over concerns over miscarriage of justice. According to…
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Mike Munroe: former Labour Chief of Staff on Grant Robertson's concerns about safety for the upcoming election
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson is concerned about the safety of MP's, leading up to the next election year, He's been facing unruly crowds and needed…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Jacinda's appearance at the UN assembly
The United Nations General Assembly begins today. It's the first one in two years, since the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to appear…
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John Eid: Co-founder and CSO of Pendulum on gut health chemicals
Gut health is crucial to take care of. It's one of the most important things you can do to look after yourself. Pendulum is a well-regarded biotech company in…
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Kate Hawkesby: "Let them eat cake" world leaders and climate hypocrisy
‘Let them eat cake’. That’s possibly what Jacinda and Clark said to each other before each of them jumped on board their private planes out of London. Jacinda…
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Kate Hawkesby: Sam Uffindell is back, what are the lessons for National here?
I’m not sure what was more interesting yesterday – the revelation that the Sam Uffindell allegations amounted to nothing and didn’t stack up, or the pasting…
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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: Opera singer says the Queen's funeral was monumental
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has attended many royal events, including performing at Charles and Diana's wedding. But she told Kate Hawkesby being at Queen Elizabeth…
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Dr Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative research finds Education Ministry's classroom experiment not based on evidence
There is no evidence Modern learning classrooms are effective. That is according to research by think tank The New Zealand Initiative that has found the…
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Grant Duncan: Political commentator says National has shown they believe in rehabilitation with Uffindell
National's decision on Sam Uffindell could provide a window into their future policy. The Tauranga MP's been reinstated to the party's caucus after an…
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Richard Fitzwilliams: royal commentator on upcoming Queen Elizabeth funeral
The Queen's funeral is now only hours away. It will all take place tonight New Zealand time, with attendees heading into Westminster Abbey around 7pm before…
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Gavin Grey: UK and Europe correspondent on security for Queen Elizabeth's funeral
The UK’s biggest ever security operation is underway for The Queen's funeral. With the funeral set to happen in a few hours (10 pm NZT), UK correspondent Gavin…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reader with Monday updates
In sports news, New Zealand has secured medals at the world equestrian event championship for the first time in 12 years. Our ZB sports reader, Andrew…
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Dr Trish Fraser: Leader of Climate Change Systems at Plant and Food Research on protecting productive land
So the Government has taken steps to try and protect productive land from urban development. The national policy statement will mean local councils will need…
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Kate Hawkesby: As if our justice system wasn't soft enough, they're handing out sentence reductions for tough childhoods
As if our justice system wasn’t soft enough already, I see they’re now handing out further reductions in sentences if you had a tough childhood. ‘Mongrel Mob…
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Tim Dower: Rotorua is a complete cluster
I've got family coming down from Europe at Christmas, and bringing people who've not seen New Zealand before. We were talking on the phone the other day and…
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Elliott Smith: ZB rugby commentator unpacks first Bledisloe Cup test
The All Blacks have managed to retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 20th straight year. But it was a close one 39-37, and it's fair to say it was a controversial…
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Jason Walls: ZB Deputy Political Editor says the Govt's confirmed even more will be spent on Three Waters in the coming year
The Government's under fire for spending millions on consultants for its Three Waters reform. Newstalk ZB can reveal more than $16 million has been paid to…
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Rotorua councillor on new online tool allowing tourists to avoid staying at mixed-use motels
A new online tool will allow tourists to avoid staying at mixed-use motels in Rotorua. Tourism outfit Rotorua NZ is identifying emergency housing motels after…
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Vanessa Horne: Fair Trading Manager says businesses need to be able to back up claims made to online shoppers
Online shoppers are being misled through online sales. The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online retailer, Occasion Box, for making false…
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Kate Hawkesby: We expect and want royals to be just like us, but are they really?
I think if anything symbolized how stressful and exhausting this week has been for the new monarch, it was ‘Pengate’. We saw a very tense, irritated King…
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Liam Rutherford: NZEI President says the Government's attempt to fix workforce shortages has missed the mark
Our largest education union says the Government's attempt to fix workforce shortages has missed the mark. Labour has announced up to one thousand new teachers…
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Anna Burns-Francis: US correspondent in UK says queue of people lining to see the Queen is growing by the minute
The queue of people lining up to see the Queen lying in state is now more than four kilometres long. Her Majesty's coffin has been transported from Buckingham…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says it is hard to predict GDP growth but best guess is a 1.2 percent rise
Slight GDP growth is expected in the second quarter. It follows a 0.2 percent fall for the first three months of the year. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley…
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Kate Hawkesby: We've said goodbye to traffic lights, please can we say goodbye to the epidemiologists
So the Government’s looking at potential scope for a Covid review, and “taking advice”. That in and of itself should ring alarm bells given no government has…
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Anthony Fisher: Te Rito Maioha programme leader on initiative to recruit more rural teachers
An announcement is expected from the Government today regarding education. One thing being looked at is how to recruit more teachers. We know we need them…
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Tony Simons: Resident's association chair on win to reject housing density plans in Christchurch
A win for residents who've been fighting for Christchurch City Council to reject housing density plans for the city, but it's not over yet. Ten councillors…
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John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says severe weather can be blamed for soaring food prices
Severe weather is being blamed by some for soaring food prices. Annual food prices have shot up to the highest rate in 13 years. Stats New Zealand says it cost…
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Kate Hawkesby: Another public holiday is a bridge too far for some small businesses
What a relief and not before time that we’re waving goodbye to the traffic light system. Big raps to the Government for getting their heads around that. We’ve…
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Craig Rowley: Waimate District Mayor says they're looking to change South Canterbury anniversary day
South Canterbury will ask residents if its anniversary day should be moved to the same day as Canterbury. As things stand, South Canterbury anniversary day is…
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Mark O'Donnell: Rockit CEO as Air NZ comes to rescue solving supply chain issues
Due to global supply chain issues, some shipping companies are leaving New Zealand off their schedule entirely. This is of course causing massive headaches for…
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Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says easing of Covid-19 restrictions takes away a lot of tension and confusion
Praise for an easing of restrictions from our retail sector. Covid-19 restrictions have been scrapped almost completely, with only aged care facilities and…
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Kate Hawkesby: Goodbye traffic light system and masks - I won't miss you
So today is D-day on the traffic light system and whether it continues for us or not. Let’s hope not. I’m optimistic – but the caveat is, this Government likes…
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Edward Craw: Lieutenant Colonel says NZDF contingent will start rehearsals for Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession
A New Zealand Defence Force contingent will join the Commonwealth Forces marching contingent at Queen Elizabeth's funeral. More than 30 personnel from the…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent as Queen Elizabeth II's body arrives in Edinburgh
UK correspondent Gavin Grey joined Early Edition as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was carried into the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh after a crowd-lined…
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Chris Bishop: National Covid-19 spokesperson says the time is right to move on from traffic light system
National says our Covid-19 traffic light system is no longer needed. Jacinda Ardern will announce Cabinet's decision on whether to do away with it at 4pm…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on further date blowout on City Rail Link
Auckland's city rail link is the project that appears to keep bleeding money with no end date in sight. The public has already been warned there has been a…
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Kate Hawkesby: How heartless is Auckland Transport?
I visited my parents on Waiheke yesterday and my Mum was telling me a story about an Uber driver she’d had in town who was taking her through Auckland’s CBD…
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Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says numbers showing businesses feel council support has got worse are not surprising
Small businesses are hoping to enact change in this year's local body elections. More than nine in 10 small to medium sized business owners are planning to…
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Shane Jones: Former MP says Govt's refusal to hold inquiry into Covid response is due to overconfidence
A call for an inquiry over mistakes made during our Covid-19 response. Northland was plunged into level three after two women travelled to the region and…
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Anna Burns-Francis: US correspondent as Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search
In a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge on Monday granted his request for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI…
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Kate Hawkesby: Decriminalising meth shouldn't be something this Govt is looking at, why are they?
It appears advocates of legalising cannabis in this country are still smarting over having lost that referendum. This was a referendum we shouldn’t have even…
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Terry Baucher: Tax expert says tax brackets have not changed in more than a decade and action is needed urgently
The Government is rejecting calls to review tax brackets amid rising inflation. New Zealand’s marginal tax rate system means higher rates of tax are applied as…
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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayoral candidate says city needs to focus on long-term solutions to emergency housing
A Rotorua mayoral candidate says the city needs to urgently shift away from emergency housing motels. National and Te Pati Maori are calling for an inquiry…
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David Seymour: Act Leader says anyone aged 11-to-14 caught raiding should be forced to wear ankle monitoring bracelet
Act says it's time the Government got serious with ram-raiders. Police Minister Chris Hipkins this morning unveiled a plan to refer any child under 14 caught…
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Tina Smith: Tertiary Education Union president says now is not the right time for AUT to cut staff
Potential job losses at AUT are being seen as a tragedy for staff and students. Up to 230 staff could be cut. A drop in student numbers and growing economic…