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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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3:35

Victor Billot: Maritime Union spokesperson on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/06/18

Maintenance on ageing Interislander ferries is seen as a short-term solution by the Maritime Union. Estimated annual maintenance costs to keep KiwiRail’s three ageing Interislander ferries running could almost double to $65 million by next year, and keeping the ferries afloat will be an “ongoing battle”. A previous assessment of the fleet’s condition raised concerns about steel corrosion, metal getting weak and cracking, and prohibitive maintenance expenses. The project to replace the fleet with

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2:49

John Moffat: Bovine disease vaccine research lead on...

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2024/06/18

There’s hopes an improved vaccine against an infectious disease running rife through New Zealand cattle could ease costs for farmers. The Ministry for Primary Industries is backing a project which aims to develop a modified vaccine against Bovine Viral Diarrhoea. It impacts about 80% of our dairy and beef herds and costs the industry more than $190 million each year. Research lead John Moffat told Mike Hosking that it's one of the many threats farmers face. He says the virus is one of the most

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4:48

Ruth Money: Victims advocate on the introduction of...

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2024/06/18

A victims' advocate says new measures to address court backlogs are doable if all players in the system play their part. The Chief District Court Judge has introduced maximum waiting times based on the seriousness of the crime. For the least serious category —where there's no risk of prison— the aim is six months. Independent victims' advocate Ruth Money told Mike Hosking that the courts are jammed and delayed. She says people have their lives on hold waiting. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:20

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the talks...

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2024/06/17

Following his visit to New Zealand, the Chinese Premier has begun his visit to Australia. Li Qiang was greeted by hundreds of supporters and protestors upon his arrival in Canberra on Sunday, receiving a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Mike Hosking that there has been talks of better military communication, as well as extending the offering of visa-free travel to Australians. She said that Albanese says the bilateral relationship is back on

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3:09

Ro Edge: Save Women's Sport Spokesperson on the...

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2024/06/17

The Government's changed its tune on transgender people participating in community sports. A policy in the New Zealand First-National Coalition agreement threatened to withhold public funding if sports bodies didn't separate trans athletes from grassroots competitions. After feedback from Sport New Zealand, Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop says the government will now take a watching brief. Save Women's Sport spokesperson Ro Edge told Mike Hosking that she thinks Bishop's been given

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2:38

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the...

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2024/06/17

The Government promises “granny flats” of 60 square metres or less will be easier to build after planning changes that will force councils to permit small dwellings on rural and residential zones without resource consent. Making it easier to build granny flats was part of NZ First’s coalition agreement with National. NZ First leader Winston Peters, taking over as Acting Prime Minister while Christopher Luxon is in Japan, used Monday’s post-Cabinet press conference to announce consultation on changes

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4:31

Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on the reduced...

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2024/06/16

This weekend's Super Rugby semifinals have raised a few eyebrows over their smaller-than expected attendance numbers. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson suspects this is because these Super Rugby matches had to compete with this weekend's Warriors' clash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Princess of Wales...

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2024/06/16

The Princess of Wales has returned to the public eye for King's Birthday celebrations, making her first public appearance this year. Kate faced wild internet speculation on her whereabouts earlier this year before revealing she's undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. She was pictured smiling, sitting alongside her three children in a carriage for the Trooping the Colour parade. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the public were thrilled to see her back. "She looked a little thin, a little

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3:12

Mark Potter: NZEI president responds to Ministerial...

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2024/06/16

One teachers' union is concerned abut the recommended changes to teaching standards in a new report. The Ministerial Advisory Group reviewing English and maths learning has recommended annual 'checkpoint' tests for students. It also recommends children be encouraged to write by hand as much as possible for their first three years at school - and cursive lessons in years four to six. NZEI president Mark Potter says children in society are facing all sorts of issues, but how teachers teach isn't

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4:45

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister...

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2024/06/16

Christopher Luxon is on the ground in Japan, but his business delegation won't be touching down for another day. The Prime Minister's plane has broken down yet again, this time while refuelling in Papua New Guinea. Luxon's been forced to fly commercial to Tokyo, while the business leaders, officials and others in his delegation are travelling to Brisbane and then on to Japan today. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon abruptly disappeared from the airport, leaving his delegation confused about

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3:35

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Labour...

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2024/06/13

Britain’s Labour Party has launched its manifesto. It said on Thursday that it would be “pro-business” and prioritise “wealth creation”. Among the party’s flagship pledges is the creation of a new publicly owned energy company, a ban on awarding new North Sea oil and gas licences, and reducing medical wait times. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking that it’s quite different from the manifesto they ran on a few years ago under Jeremy Corbyn. He said that Starmer is very much

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3:06

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super...

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2024/06/13

It’s a big weekend in sports as the Super Rugby semifinals kick off tonight. The Blues and the Brumbies are facing off at Eden Park tonight, the Hurricanes and the Chiefs going head-to-head in Wellington’s Sky Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman told Mike Hosking that if he could only watch one of the matches, he’d take the Hurricanes v Chiefs. He said it’s got blockbuster written all over it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

Dr Jamie Hosking: Healthy Auckland Together...

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2024/06/13

There’s been push back against the Government's plan to scrap around the clock speed limits outside schools. The Coalition's reversing speed limit reductions implemented over the past four years under the previous Government. The draft report wants speed limits in place at the start and end of each school day as opposed to the current 24-7 system. Healthy Auckland Together spokesperson Dr Jamie Hosking told Mike Hosking that kids are outside schools much more than just the first and last

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4:02

Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-Founder on the...

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2024/06/13

The Government's ditching plans to make gender pay gap reporting compulsory. The Labour Government pledged it would require companies with more than 250 workers to publish a pay gap report. But acting Minister for Women Louise Upston's instead developing a tool for businesses to calculate pay gaps voluntarily. Mind the Gap Co-Founder Dellwyn Stuart told Mike Hosking that while mandatory reporting would likely make more of a difference, it's great to see the Government taking action. She says

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3:31

Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the Hunter...

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2024/06/12

Yesterday saw another historic ruling in the United States, as Hunter Biden was found guilty in his federal gun trial. The conviction makes him the first child of a sitting President to be found guilty of a crime. He was convicted of three gun offences for lying about drug use while illegally buying and possessing a gun in 2018. US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that several legal experts have already suggested that there are several avenues of appeal that Biden could take. She

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3:14

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the number of NZ...

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2024/06/12

There's an expectation New Zealanders will continue to file out of the country in high numbers. The latest figures from Stats NZ show more than 130,000 people left the country in the year to April, the highest number on record. Among those were a record 81,200 NZ citizens. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking that we are moving in the right direction, but there’s still a way to go yet. He said it’s reflective of what’s happening offshore as well, as Australia’s unemployment rate is

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4:01

Gavin Male: NZ Compare CEO on the problems with New...

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2024/06/12

There’s a belief that there's a problem with the New Zealand electricity business model, not just the new disclosure rules. Gentailers —companies that both generate and sell electricity— are required to disclose the price they use internally to sell power to their retail arms. But NZIER research found the new disclosure rules don't provide enough information to show if companies are artificially inflating prices. Chief executive of consumer group NZ Compare Gavin Male told Mike Hosking that the

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3:22

Gabrielle O'Brien: Rural Women NZ CEO on the growing...

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2024/06/12

It's thought New Zealanders' faith in rural banks is dwindling. The Government's requested for the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production select committees to lead a joint inquiry into rural banking. Rural Women NZ says their communities are facing a range of problems including banking competition and customer service. Chief Executive Gabrielle O'Brien told Mike Hosking that a lot of them are losing confidence in the banking sector. She says they hope the inquiry can address what needs

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2:57

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the rise in the...

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2024/06/11

Unemployment is hitting the UK hard. It’s unexpectedly risen to its highest level for two and a half years, climbing to 4.4% in the three months to April. On the other hand, wage growth has remained strong and is outstripping inflation, having increased at an annual rate of 2.9%. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking the other striking figure is the inactivity rate, which is the number of people of working age who are not actively looking for work. He said that it’s standing at one in

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4:49

Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the $80 thousand...

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2024/06/11

Police have already received tips on the back of the $80 thousand reward offered in the case of the Phillips children. The now eight, nine, and ten year olds, along with their father Tom Phillips, have been missing since 2021. They're believed to be in western Waikato, near or in Marokopa. Police have given two weeks for the reward to be claimed and say information has been coming in since yesterday's announcement. Private Investigator Chris Budge told Mike Hosking that it's the best path

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