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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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3:04

Kate Hawkesby: Public services workers are doing what...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/14

When you think about all the sectors and industries in this country which have gone to the dogs lately —much of the public service, (electoral commission anyone?), the media, airlines, airports (namely Auckland), Hospitals— there’s an underlying common denominator. Within all these sectors there are still amazing people doing amazing things. I hear so often for example from people who, despite all the doom and gloom and horrible news about our Hospitals, have the best experiences with considerate,

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3:57

John Tookey: AUT Professor of Construction on Wayne...

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2023/11/14

Auckland’s Mayor wants the new Government to review earthquake-strengthening rules. The region hasn’t shown signs of earthquake activity for 100,000 years, Wayne Brown said, and instead they should focus on the risk of volcanic eruption. He’s keen to stop spending on seismic strengthening unless a building is likely to fall down. John Tookey, Professor of Construction at AUT, told Kate Hawkesby that it’s a matter of public safety. He said that no one thought that Christchurch was going to be a

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3:22

Peter Dunne: Former United Future Leader on the...

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2023/11/14

The soon-to-be coalition partners are meeting for the first time today, but there's no end in sight to negotiations. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters didn't show up for an anticipated meeting with National and ACT in Wellington yesterday. ACT's David Seymour confirms he flew back to Auckland last night, reportedly also with National leader Christopher Luxon. Former United Future Leader Peter Dunne told Kate Hawkesby that their rapid return to Auckland suggests negotiations are very much

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3:33

Philip Gregan: NZ Winegrowers CEO on the decrease in...

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2023/11/13

Despite a decrease in global wine production New Zealand winemakers feel optimistic. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine says international wine production's expected to be about 7% lower this year than last. Statistics from New Zealand Winegrowers show the total production in 2023 is about 360-million litres, down from 383-million last year, but higher than the eight years prior. CEO Philip Gregan says that over time, wine production in Europe has declined, while in New Zealand,

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2:11

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the DP...

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2023/11/13

Australian port operating systems are getting back online, after a major cyberattack halted imports and exports. DP World Australia —which moves about 40% of items coming into Australia— stopped on Friday after the breach. It created a backlog of 30,000 containers. Australian Correspondent, Donna Demaio, told Kate Hawkesby that about 4000 containers started moving again yesterday. She said that the ripple effect they were concerned about is now unlikely, but they still don’t know what

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4:36

Lynda Grant: Mercury Bay Business Association Chair...

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2023/11/13

Coromandel businesses are popping the champagne in anticipation of State Highway 25A reopening three months earlier than planned. The route between Kōpū and Hikuai —badly damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle— will be in business by December 20. The tourism-reliant area suffered a severe economic downturn following the route's closure. Mercury Bay Business Association Chair, Lynda Grant, told Kate Hawkesby that while there was a little bit of hope, nobody really thought it would reopen before

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3:10

Kate Hawkesby: Alarming new data on vaping

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2023/11/13

So we got new data yesterday on vaping, and it's nothing short of alarming. We here in NZ are among the biggest vapers in the developed world. The OECD found 8.2% of people aged 15 or older regularly vape in New Zealand, which puts us in second place, just behind Estonia. I was speaking to a specialist cardio sonographer the other day, and she was telling me that she thinks we’re going to find out down the track that vaping is worse than smoking. We just don't have enough research on it yet, but

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3:21

Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on tax policy...

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2023/11/13

Tax policy is set to remain the main point of disagreement as coalition talks continue this morning between National, ACT, and New Zealand First. Newstalk ZB understands that New Zealand First is taking issue with some elements of National's tax plan. That includes the proposal to redirect money from the Climate Emergency Response Fund to tax cuts, and the proposed tax on foreign home buyers. Deloitte tax partner Robyn Walker told Kate Hawkesby that National is committed to some form of tax cuts,

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2:27

Andrew Alderson: Ben Campbell wins Hong Kong Open to...

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2023/11/12

World No 635 Kiwi Ben Campbell birdied the final two holes to edge major winner Cam Smith and claim the US$2 million ($1.7m) Hong Kong Open overnight. Campbell drained a 15ft birdie putt on the 18th hole to top playing partners Smith and Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai who earlier caused a bizarre 20-minute delay. Campbell had not led at any stage of the tournament until his last putt to finish at 19 under par and beat Smith by one and Phacahara by two. For Campbell, who also birdied the 17th, it

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3:27

Kate Hawkesby: I'm not sure Kiwis are really willing...

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2023/11/12

I thought I was in a bad dream at the weekend when I saw the headline ‘Health experts recommend people wear masks and celebrate Christmas outdoors amid another Covid-19 wave.’ So, my first thought is – what ‘experts’ said this, and what wave? And how big is the wave? And when will we stop reporting waves? Turns out it was Australia’s New South Wales Health Ministry who were saying there’d been a ‘moderate’ rise in Covid cases, and they’d asked people to consider wearing a mask inside crowded

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2:59

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says southwest Iceland...

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2023/11/12

Long-dormant Icelandic volcanoes are waking up and threatening to erupt. The country declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands from the southwestern town of Grindavik. There are more than 30 active volcano sites in Iceland and there's currently a 15-kilometre river of magma underneath the surface. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate Hawkesby the likely eruptions follow intense seismic activity. “20,000 tremors have been recorded in southwest Iceland since late October.” LISTEN

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4:34

Ian Caplin: Ministry of Business, Innovation and...

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2023/11/12

New Zealanders lost just under $200 million to scams over the past year. That's according to 11 of the country's largest financial institutions. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released the figure for Fraud Awareness Week. Spokesperson Ian Caplin told Kate Hawkesby they want to make people more aware of authorised scams – where people agree to a payment. “The scammers are getting very sophisticated and they are making things like sort of hoax sites.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:08

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor says race...

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2023/11/12

Certain policies could be sticking points in holding up negotiations between National, Act and New Zealand First. National will need both parties to make a government after they lost two seats following special votes. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says it's hard to figure out how much progress was made over the weekend. He told Kate Hawkesby while there seems to be agreement on infrastructure issues, race relations policy could be causing tension. “Christopher Luxon – he hasn’t

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4:18

Claire Matthews: Massey Business School Associate...

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2023/11/09

BNZ’s profits are continuing to rise despite the economy slowing. The bank’s net profit after tax rose by 6.7% in the year to September to a total of $1.5 billion. BNZ’s net interest margin —a key measure of profitability— jumped 25 basis points to 2.4%. Claire Matthews, Massey Business School Associate Professor, told Roman Travers that while they made a substantial profit, things did slow in the second half of the year. She said that they hadn’t done as well in the last six months as they did

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4:24

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association...

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2023/11/09

Regular attendance is still at lower rates than in 2019, before Covid-19. Education Ministry data shows just 47% of students were regularly at school in term two. That's down from 59.5% in term one, but an increase on 40% in term two last year. Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association President Pat Newman told Roman Travers that it's about illness. Attending school 90% of the time is considered regular attendance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct...

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2023/11/09

A warning that Fonterra's new sustainability goals could push farmers away. The dairy giant is planning to cut 30% of emissions by 2030 via new technology, carbon removal through vegetation, and on farm practises. Lincoln University Adjunct Professor Jacqueline Rowarth says farmers will look to other companies if they can't cope. She says this could all come back to bite Fonterra if other countries don't do what we're doing. Rowarth adds it's hard for farmers to do better when our farming

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2:35

Roman Travers: How NZ sits on the global financial stage

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2023/11/09

It's been 27 days since New Zealand general election. 27 days of relative peace, calm, and tranquillity, even though our GDP resembles a 737; out of gas and plummeting to earth at less than 1% growth. Isn't it luxurious to live in a country where perhaps our biggest problem is wondering if the pre-election promises will be fulfilled to turn everything around? Talks between the three political parties continue as we wait to see who gets what and undoubtedly the compromises that'll be

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2:46

Kate Hawkesby: When do we give up on public transport?

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2023/11/08

I am just wondering at what point we give up on trying to get anywhere by ferry in this country? If you’re an Aucklander, or a visitor to Auckland, you know the Waiheke Island Fullers ferry service is unreliable, often fraught with maintenance, or staffing or scheduling issues. Locals who regularly commute on and off the island by and large hate it – but they’re trapped as Fuller’s has had a monopoly and been their only means to get across the Gulf... up until now, with a new player in town. And God

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4:17

Sally McKay: Auckland University Nutritionist on the...

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2023/11/08

A study's found that kids who drink fizzy drinks try alcohol earlier. The study from Seoul National University found children aged 9 to 10 who drink caffeinated soft drinks daily were twice as likely to try alcohol within a year. The researchers say the study can't show if the soft drinks are causing differences in behaviour and brain activity. Auckland University nutritionist Dr Sally McKay told Kate Hawkesby that many RTDs look and taste like fizzy drinks. She says it can be a natural

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3:40

Geoffrey Miller: International geopolitical analyst...

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2023/11/08

The United States is cautioning Israel against occupying Gaza. It comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will have overall security responsibility for an indefinite period after the war ends. International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Kate Hawkesby that Israel doesn't want a power vacuum in Gaza or Hamas to rebuild, so their only option is occupation. He says that will be disastrous, and a bit like when the US occupied Iraq after the Iraq

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