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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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Ryan Bridge: Building new houses on flood-prone land - here we go again
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Here we go again, everybody. They’re planning to build yet more houses on land that we know is partial to flooding. This time, it's the Coalition Government, with three housing projects on its fast-track list in Auckland and Canterbury. In 2022 it was Labour, they had 700 homes on their fast-track list that were prone to flooding. You might think, …
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Giuseppe Sasso: Auckland Radiation Oncologist Associate Professor on the new information on radiotherapy for prostate cancer appointments
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There's fresh information for prostate cancer patients and their doctors to consider when making treatment decisions. A UK study has found those treated with a highly targeted type of radiotherapy appear to have fewer problems with two major side effects, compared with those who have surgery. Auckland Radiation Oncologist Associate Professor Giusep…
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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Christopher Luxon meeting with Commonwealth leaders at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
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The issue of the Manawanui sinking is hanging over the Prime Minister as he attends the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Christopher Luxon met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last night, and will meet with King Charles and other leaders today. He says it's too early to talk about whether Samoa will get any financial compensatio…
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Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the planned meeting in the wake of the Onehunga bus stabbing
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The Government's meeting with Police and transport officials today over Wednesday's fatal stabbing in Auckland. Police are expected to lay charges against a 37-year-old man who handed himself in to North Shore Police Station yesterday afternoon. It came after a woman was fatally stabbed on a bus in Onehunga on Wednesday in a seemingly random attack…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of October, there are concerns about safety on public transport following the fatal stabbing of a woman on a bus in Onehunga. Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins the show to discuss the situation. A new UK prostate cancer trial is looking good for patients - it aims to reduce…
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Sally Patterson: US Correspondent on John Kelly saying he believes Donald Trump fits the definition of a fascist
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Donald Trump is coming under fire for alleged comments he made about Adolf Hitler. In an interview with the New York Times, Trump's former Chief of Staff, John F. Kelly claims the former president said that Hitler did some good things. US correspondent Sally Patterson told Ryan Bridge the Republican presidential nominee allegedly praised Hitler on …
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Mark Potter: New Zealand Education Institute President on the Auditor-General report, funding
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The primary teachers’ union says there are other matters which should come before improvements to the measuring of student performance. An Auditor-General report says there's a gap in the Ministry of Education's information on student performance before NCEA level. It recommends better collection of progress reports on primary and intermediate stud…
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Mark Quin: Ambulance Association Secretary on the 6% funding boost for Hato Hone St John
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An ambulance union says the Government's made the right call in increasing funding by 6% for Hato Hone St John. It's putting an additional $21 million into the ambulance service, increasing the overall funding to nearly $357 million. Ambulance Association Secretary Mark Quin told Ryan Bridge that it hasn’t resolved the issues of pay parity, but it’…
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Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the life returning to the property market
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A bit of life is coming back into the property market, but investors think the best is yet to come. The CoreLogic October Housing report has found almost a quarter of the properties bought were by people who own multiple properties. The Property Investors Federation says there should be a pickup mid next year as mortgage rates continue to fall. Adv…
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Yesterday, a driver and fellow passengers all witnessed a stabbing take place, and the person died. This is 2:30 in the afternoon on a bus in suburban Auckland, and someone is allegedly stabbed to death. There's been beatings of passengers and drivers, I don't have to explain this, you've seen the headlines. The problem of driver safety seems to on…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of October, the Auditor General has told the Ministry of Education to get a better handle on inequality in our school children. NZEI President Mark Potter reacts to the report. Property investors could be the ones to watch in the new year as interest rates continue to drop. M…
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Liz Wheadon: General Manager of Normanby Fine Wines on growing retail confidence, launching a business early next year
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Retailers appear hopeful their sales numbers will turn around. Retail NZ's quarterly survey finds 65% of retailers feel confident or very confident their business will survive the next 12 months. It finds 57% expect to meet or exceed their targets for the final quarter, even after 70% failed to meet their last sales targets. General Manager of Norm…
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Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on the appointment of a Crown Observer, the odds of Tory Whanau getting a second term as Mayor
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A Wellington City Councillor hopes a Crown Observer will help the city put more support towards water infrastructure. Preparations are under way for a Crown Observer, announced by Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in a bid to help the council's 10 Year Budget. The city's seeking cuts after reversing plans to sell its airport shares. Wellington…
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Ryan Bridge: School lunches - David Seymour is the new Robin Hood
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Nothing is ever good enough for some people, is it? You've got a centre-right government committing hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money to feed kids in schools, and they've managed to free up $130 million in savings in the process, and still, it's not good enough for some. The Health Coalition Aotearoa, they're not happy, some dietici…
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Samantha Mortimer: Greymouth High School on the Government's ambitious school lunch budget
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A principal's sceptical about the Government's ambitious school lunch budget. The Government says it's saving $130 million a year by reducing the cost per meal from $8 to $3. Schools preparing meals internally will get $4 a student to keep hiring people to prepare food. Greymouth High School principal Samantha Mortimer told Ryan Bridge that hungry …
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of October, a Crown Observer is set to step in at Wellington City Council following mismanaged finances and big changes proposed for the city's Long Term plan. Councillor Tony Randle speaks to Ryan about what it means. David Seymour has unveiled the Government’s new school l…
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Willie Jackson: Former Māori Development Minister on the Ihumātao deal
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Labour's calling on the Māori Development Minister to keep the Ihumātao deal as it stands. Documents seen by Newstalk ZB show that Tama Potaka is considering dissolving the committee dealing with the land. It was bought in 2020 with a promise to put Māori housing in the area, putting an end to ongoing protests. Māori Development Minister under Labo…
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Roderick Mulgan: Criminal Defence Lawyer on the lower threshold for the Three Strikes law
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A criminal defence lawyer believes locking people up for longer won't necessarily make communities safer. Thousands more offenders are likely to be captured under the Three Strikes rule, following changes by Cabinet to toughen up the new regime. It's lowering the threshold for a first strike warning from 24 months imprisonment to 12 months. Roderic…
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Ryan Bridge: Wouldn't we all be better off if the violent repeat offender was in jail?
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A Three Strikes update for you this morning: the Government's basically lowering the threshold you have to meet in order to be hit with the new Three Strikes law. Originally for the law to kick in, for you to get a strike, you had to commit a crime with a prison sentence of 24 months or more, and it was the same for each of the Three Strikes. Now, …
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the Hawke's Bay Expressway getting an upgrade
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An upgrade to a key Hawke's Bay road is expected to bolster the region. The Hawke's Bay Expressway, which carries 29,000 vehicles a day, is being widened from two lanes to four. The Government says starting work on the Road of National Significance early will bring construction forward 12-to-15 months. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head o…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on Lidia Thorpe heckling King Charles and the reaction from politicians
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Australian politicians from both sides have denounced Independent indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe's expletive-laden outburst at King Charles' reception in Canberra. Thorpe, a Senator for Victoria, began yelling as the King's speech ended and claimed he'd committed genocide against her people. She says the King destroyed her land, and the country wa…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 22nd of October, the Government is toughening the three strikes law to catch more offenders. Criminal Defence Lawyer Roderick Mulgan speaks to Ryan about what it means. Tama Potaka has warned the group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumatao to come up with a solution or be show…
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Ryan Bridge: Confused advice from the Ministry for Social Development
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Couple of stories in the news today, one of them and I'll just read you the first line from this story. "Ministry of Social Development officials warned their minister that using payment cards as a sanction for beneficiaries can be stigmatising and open to exploitation." What? So either the poor things will stigmatise them, will tarnish their good …
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Andrew Alderson: Black Caps earn one of their best wins on day five of first test in Bengaluru
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New Zealand have held their nerve to record one of their best wins in almost 95 years of test cricket. The loss of their skipper from the second ball of the fifth day didn’t worry the tourists, nor the probing of a fearsome Indian attack buoyed by a frenzied atmosphere in Bengaluru. Instead, two players with a combined 25 tests’ experience coolly a…
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Dan Boulton: Silver Ferns Farms chief executive says downward trend in meat processing won't continue forever
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The meat processing sector is being encouraged to evolve to ensure it captures future demand. Alliance Group's confirmed Timaru's Smithfield meatworks will shut by the year's end due to declining sheep numbers – cutting up to 600 positions. BusinessDesk reports rival Silver Fern Farms wants to be constructively involved as Alliance works through a …
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Peter Montgomery: Sailing commentator says America's Cup return to New Zealand will bring more than just sailing
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The voice of the America's Cup says returning the event to New Zealand shores will deliver more than just sailing. Previous editions have all been held in Auckland, but Mayor Wayne Brown says the hosting decision is in the hands of Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton. Brown says he'd welcome it back, but has concerns over its cost. Sailing commentat…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 21st of October. Team New Zealand have made history in Barcelona, winning the America's Cup for the third time in a row. But where to now for the auld mug? Sailing Commentator Peter Montgomery speaks to Ryan about the win. A huge loss for Timaru with the Alliance Smithfield meat…
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Irene King: Ardmore Flying School CEO on the shortage of pilots in the aviation sector
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Pilot shortages in the aviation sector has some sounding the alarm, concerned that flights could be grounded in four years. There are calls for the Government to intervene, to encourage more young people to pursue the profession. Ardmore Flying School Chief Executive Irene King told Ryan Bridge the financial strains are to blame, with their income …
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Judith Collins: Defence Minister and Attorney-General on the directive around race in prosecution and the finding of the Manawanui's navigation book
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Judith Collins says race shouldn't be a factor in prosecution decisions. Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC has been under fire after advising prosecutors to "think carefully about particular decisions... where a person is Māori". Collins —in her capacity as Attorney-General— is refusing to endorse the directive. She told Ryan Bridge all prosecution d…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the Green Party voting to invoke the waka jumping legislation for Darleen Tana
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Green Party delegates have voted to ask Speaker Gerry Brownlee to remove the now independent Darleen Tana from parliament. It's now down to Brownlee to decide if Tana's resignation from the party —but not Parliament— affects the proportionality of the House. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls told Ryan Bridge the party was previously against …
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Liam Payne's death, the statement from his family
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The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have broken their silence following his death. The 31-year-old has died after a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires. He's famous for his role in One Direction, the boy band being one of the bestselling groups of all time between their formation in 2010 and their indefinite hiatus in 2016. UK Correspond…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 18th of October, the Green Party has voted to invoke the waka jumping legislation against former party, now independent, MP Darleen Tana. Political Editor Jason Walls has the latest on what comes next. The NATO Defence Ministers meeting is underway in Brussels amid ongoing global te…
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Adam Cooper: ZB Sports Journalist on Ineos Britannia winning races 5 and 6 in the America's Cup
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Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup lead has been halved. Ineos Britannia claimed the wins for races five and six, leaving the score at 4-2. ZB Sport Journalist Adam Cooper told Ryan Bridge that it’s more exciting than it is concerning for Team NZ. He said that the wins were the result of two mistakes from the Kiwis, and although people are fearful of…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate coming into target range at 2.2%
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Inflation is expected to keep easing in the months to come. Overall inflation is back within the target range at 2.2% due to falling prices for imports like petrol and diesel. Domestically-driven non-tradeable inflation remains much higher at 4.9%, due to a sharp rise in rents, council rates and insurance premiums. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley …
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A timely reminder, an important one too, for me last night. I'm in Wellington, flew into the schmozzle storm yesterday for an event. It's easily one of the most beautiful cities in New Zealand, is it not? Can we all agree on that? With the hills jutting out of the harbour, all of the bush surrounding it. It is stunning and the weather was good, so …
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Matt Doocey: ACC Minister on the agency's $7.2 billion deficit
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The Minister in charge says ACC needs to lift its game. The government agency has reported a $7.2 billion deficit, just a year after posting an almost $1 billion surplus. It says the cost of services and compensation rose 16% over the year. It's proposing to hike levies for vehicle owners, workers, and business owners. Minister Matt Doocey told Rya…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of October, ACC has recorded a $7.2 billion dollar deficit just a year after a $911 million surplus. How has it become this bad, and what does it mean for the levies we all pay? ACC Minister Matt Doocey discusses. Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is set to meet with the local gov…
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Veronica de Oliveira: Black Orchid Collective Cafe Owner on Tauranga City Council raising the fees for alfresco dining
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Tauranga businesses are furious about what they label harsh outdoor dining fees following a tough winter. They've been waived for the rest of 2024, but in the new year businesses must pay an annual charge based on outdoor dining area. In Mount Maunganui it will be $150 per square metre used, which compares to Auckland, where the highest fee is $154…
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Stephen Franks: Former ACT MP and Lawyer on the NZ Initiative report into the Supreme Court
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There’s an argument in favour of setting a maximum term for Supreme Court Judges. A report from New Zealand Initiative suggests the Supreme Court is getting an exaggerated view of its role and straying into Parliament's domain. Former ACT MP and lawyer Stephen Franks says there's been grumblings about it among some lawyers. He told Ryan Bridge that…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the UK imposing sanctions on extremist settler groups in Gaza
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The UK's announced a fresh wave of sanctions against extremist settler groups in the West Bank. The measures target three outposts and four organisations which provide or promote support for violence against Palestinian communities. British Foreign Minister David Lammy says the inaction of the Israel Government has allowed an environment of impunit…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the CPI release, says inflation is predicted to be around 2%
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Many forecasters are expecting inflation to be around 2%, well within the Reserve Bank's target range. The latest Stats NZ Consumer Price Index number will be released this morning. The Reserve Bank was confident last week inflation is now below 3%. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Ryan Bridge that imported things like petrol and electron…
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So Luxon is out of touch apparently. Name me one politician, one Prime Minister, one President in the world who's in touch, doesn't matter which side of politics they're on. Albanese, Australia's Prime Minister and Labour leader, he's just bought a $4 million cliff top mansion north of Sydney. Keir Starmer, the UK's Labour Prime Minster, he's worth…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of October, inflation numbers are out today and forecasts are pointing to 3 year low within the target range of 1 to 3%. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold joins the show to discuss. An NZ Initiative report is suggesting changes to stop the Supreme Court getting an "exagg…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on Northern Territory reintroducing the use of spit hoods as a tough on crime policy
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Australia’s Northern Territory is reintroducing a controversial device in its efforts to get tough on crime. Police Commissioner Michael Murphy says that spit hoods will once again be used to restrain children. Murphy says that over the last three months 68 police officers were assaulted, with 20 counts of spitting. Australia Correspondent Donna De…
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Neil Woodhams: Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand President on their call to change how Pharmac funds drugs in New Zealand
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There's been yet another call to shake-up how Pharmac funds drugs in Aotearoa. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand's independently commissioned report recommends the Crown entity adapts a cost benefit model. That means funding decisions would be made not just on the cost of a drug or medical device itself, but on the wider fiscal impact the decision wou…
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The latest 1News-Verian poll was out last night. There wasn't a lot of change, other than a dip in the personal popularity of both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins. Nothing really major is going on, is it? And it's been that way for a couple of polls. Now, what I find interesting is just the vibe, the energy levels that you're picking up off the…
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Jennifer Mills: Employment Specialist on the rise in people on the Jobseeker benefit
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There’s a belief more redundancies are causing a rise in work ready Jobseekers. The Ministry of Social Development's September figures show a yearly increase of 29,000 people on a main benefit, a rise of 12%. Minister Louise Upston describes rising unemployment as a consequence of years of high inflation, high government spending, and economic rece…
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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on China holding military drills around Taiwan in an attempt at political intimidation
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China appears to be testing the waters around Taiwan in an effort to quell its independence. The superpower has been holding military exercises off the coast of the self-governing island. Taiwan says it's detected 34 naval vessels and 125 aircraft in formation around it. Otago University International Relations expert Robert Patman told Ryan Bridge…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of October, Jobseeker numbers are in, and it's not looking good. The number of people on the benefit has risen by 12% since last year, Employment Specialist Jennifer Mills joining the show to dig into the numbers. There are calls to change the way Pharmac makes funding decisio…
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Ryan Bridge: We're all living much longer - but at what cost?
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We're all living much longer, aren't we? At what cost? That's my question for you this morning. A report out over the weekend found human life expectancy has just about peaked globally. It's lights out. Goodbye. New Zealand men, you'll make 80, women, you'll make 83, which is great, longer life. Everyone wants one right now. We're told that we also…
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