Best Ian Wilkinson Podcasts (2024)

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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on the report discussing the long-term spending demands for infrastructure 4:17

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New Zealand is being recommended to find a long-term vision for its infrastructure. The Infrastructure Commission's released a new report on long-term spending demands ahead of next year's National Infrastructure Plan. Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett says we need to better understand the wide benefits of infrastructure if we're to succe…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's warning against potential assassination attempts 1:55

6m ago1:55

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Donald Trump says an attack on a former President is a death wish for the attacker. The former president's campaign team claims he's been briefed on a suspected Iranian assassination plot. It follows a man being formally charged for an assassination attempt near Trump's Florida golf course and a shooting in July. Correspondent Mitch McCann told Rya…

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Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University Nutrition Expert on the push for New Zealand to follow England in combating obesity rates 4:01

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There’s been a push for New Zealand to follow England's lead in combating obesity rates. NHS figures suggest England's turned the tide on rising obesity rates for the first time in two decades. Obesity rates in adults have remained stable for the past five years. Auckland University nutrition expert Boyd Swinburn told Ryan Bridge rates will keep go…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses a capital gains tax, cost of living, UK visit 9:18

14m ago9:18

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Chris Hipkins is doubling down on the idea of a shake-up to the tax system. ANZ boss Antonia Watson says the "time has arrived" for a capital gains tax. Both Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected the call, joking that the boss of a big Australian bank just wants to take more money off Kiwis. The Labour leader told Ryan Bridg…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2024 34:24

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of September, Chris Hipkins joins the show from the UK where he met the new Labour government and attended their annual conference. Obesity rates in in England have stabilised for the first time in two decades. How do we use their numbers and lessons as an example to improve …

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the Swedish authorities accusing Iranian Intelligence of sending a hacked mass text 2:39

6m ago2:39

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Swedish authorities have accused Iranian intelligence of hacking into a text messaging service last year. In 2023, several individuals in Sweden set fire to the Quran in public, prompting outage. The events were followed by 15,000 people receiving text messages calling for “revenge against the Quran-burners". SAPO, the country’s Security Service, s…

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Gary Froggatt: Tramways Union President on the new measures to increase safety for public transport workers 3:08

21m ago3:08

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There’s relief from the bus drivers union as the Government announces new measures to improve workplace safety. It includes new aggravating factors in sentencing for attacks on transport workers and a $15 million injection into safety precautions. Tramways Union President Gary Froggatt told Ryan Bridge that it’s another weapon in the armoury defend…

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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the results of Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial 2:24

12m ago2:24

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There's a suggestion facial recognition isn't the sole factor behind a drop in supermarket retail crime. Foodstuffs North Island —which owns Pak'n'Save and New World— says early results from its six month trial show it prevented about 130 serious incidents. It also reported around 4,700 incidents across all stores in April to June – an 8% drop quar…

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Stephen Hoadley: International Relations Analyst on the increasing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon 6:00

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Israel says it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander as fighting in Lebanon continues. The Lebanese health ministry says strikes have killed around 500 people. The Israeli Defence Force says its mission is to stop the Iranian-backed group from firing rockets into Israel's north and to push them back from the border. International relations analys…

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Ryan Bridge: Greenpeace protest - Just hang your banner and piss off 1:42

26m ago1:42

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It's time I reckon we started sending bills to those protesters for wasting police time and resources. I watched yesterday with growing anger as a couple of Greenpeace people climbed on top of an awning on The Terrace in Wellington. They were just one floor up, they stood there looking like numpties with their overalls and their helmets on. Nothing…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2024 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of September, could facial recognition help reduce retail crime? Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of the technology has just ended, and they say it's helped. First Retail Groups Managing Director Chris Wilkinson speaks to Ryan about what this could mean for retailers. Conflic…

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#201 - Ian Chappell of Centrical on Team Leader performance and support 47:11

12h ago47:11

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ian is an awesome guy and we talk about his career and then about a subject we are passionate about but is often overlooked and that is Team Leaders. Thankfully Centrical have focused on Team Leaders and Ian shares the recent developments in their offering.

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launching legal action against Woolworths and Coles 2:36

1d ago2:36

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Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against the Australian arm of Woolworths, and its main rival Coles. The ACCC's accusing the supermarket giants of breaching consumer law by misleading consumers, raising prices by 15% at times before dropping the price as part of a promotion. The watchdog claims the price of hundreds of produc…

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Roderick Mulgan: Criminal defence lawyer on the Philip Polkinghorne verdict 2:38

8m ago2:38

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A criminal defence lawyer says the Polkinghorne verdict isn't a surprise. Eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of his wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home in April 2021. The verdict —given at the High Court in Auckland yesterday— followed 10 hours of deliberations over two days. Criminal defence law…

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Evan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruit 2:36

11h ago2:36

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Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit ex…

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Alistair Boyce: Backbencher Pub owner on the impact of working from home on Wellington's economy 3:29

11m ago3:29

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Wellington businesses could reap the benefits of calling public servants back to the office. Public sector agencies are being told to enforce stricter Working From Home guidelines. It's suggested the move could help Wellington's struggling economy, as well as boost productivity and collaboration. Backbencher Pub owner Alistair Boyce told Ryan Bridg…

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Ryan Bridge: A travel advisory for the city of Wellington 1:47

6m ago1:47

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This is a travel advisory for the city of Wellington: do not travel to New Zealand's capital. Environment considered dangerous. Basic necessities like flat whites and pints are difficult to find. The government-ordered a crackdown on civil servants is currently in action. A warning other civil servants may be hiding inside homes and not immediately…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024 34:16

2h ago34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of September, a jury has found Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna. Criminal Defence Lawyer Roderick Mulgan gives his analysis. The Government wants public sector workers to stop working from home and return to the office. W…

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Ryan Bridge: Yes to four year terms 1:18

11m ago1:18

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Yes to a four year term please. Our politicians are too short sighted. Think about infrastructure, think about productivity, think about immigration settings, basically take your pick at any long term problem in this country. We need longer terms. Yes, it will suck if it's not the party that you like in at the time that it's introduced, but it need…

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Paul Gilberd: Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive on 57% less families living in emergency housing 3:26

15m ago3:26

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The number of families living in emergency housing has reduced by 57%, according to new figures from the Ministry of Social Development and Housing and Urban Development. Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd tells Ryan Bridge getting children out of motels is fantastic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on far right heading for election victory in Germany & UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepts tens of thousands of pounds worth of free gifts 3:16

3d ago3:16

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The far right could be on the brink of it's first election victory in Germany. Brandenburg, close to Berlin, has been governed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) ever since German reunification. But two million voters are heading to the polls today for a tightly fought regional election that Alternativ für Deutsch…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports reader on Norris win at Singapore F1 Grand Prix, Black Caps v Sri Lanka test final day, All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup 3:08

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ZB Sports Andrew Alderson joins Ryan Bridge to wrap the weekend in sport. Lando Norris eased to a Singapore F1 Grand Prix win despite twice hitting a wall. The win lets Norris eat further into Max Verstappen’s lead in the overall championship. Plus, the Black Caps chances of a test cricket win over Sri Lanka remain alive heading into the final day.…

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Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on NZ lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally 3:22

13m ago3:22

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New research has revealed New Zealand lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally. Compared to international lawyers, those in New Zealand revealed higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological distress. Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade KC tells Ryan Bridge lawyers are needed in high stress m…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024 34:34

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of September. The government says there has been a 57% reduction of families living in emergency housing motels since December, so what are community housing providers seeing on the ground? Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd joins the show. A new study …

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the sexual abuse and rape allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed 3:17

15m ago3:17

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A former department store owner is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked for the chain. More than 20 women have claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, five of whom have said they were raped. The women say the assaults were carried out at the company’s offices, in Al-Fayed’s ap…

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Ian Kirkpatrick: Former All Blacks captain previews the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia 3:45

24m ago3:45

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The All Blacks are coming up to a big test this weekend, facing off against Australia in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup. It’s been almost two weeks since their back-to-back losses against South Africa, so what went wrong and do they have the time to fix it? Former All Blacks captain Ian Fitzpatrick told Ryan Bridge that if the All Blacks can …

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says that the OCR will likely continue to be cut in the wake of the GDP slump 3:12

18m ago3:12

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There are expectations that cuts to the Official Cash Rate are now going to keep on coming. Yesterday's Stats NZ figures show our GDP contracted 0.2% in the three months to June. In the March quarter, 0.1% growth was recorded. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says the numbers show inflation's falling within the Reserve Banks expectations. He told R…

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Philip Morgan KC: Barrister on the Government's proposal to increase the threshold for the right to a jury trial 3:33

20m ago3:33

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A barrister has doubts about increasing the threshold for the right to a jury trial. Currently a defendant can choose between a jury or a judge-alone trial in cases where the maximum penalty is two or more years in jail. The Government's seeking feedback on increasing this to three, five, or seven years, in a bid to address court delays. Philip Mor…

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Ryan Bridge: These targets will be the making or breaking of Luxon 2:14

19m ago2:14

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I've not seen Luxon this tetchy and brassed off before. "Guys, no disrespect, but it's not about the frickin targets, it's actually about the outcomes, and the outcomes here are actually reducing violent crime." He was being asked about the national gang list which the cops have been sanitising. Hygienically cleaning it apparently to remove the dea…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024 28:39

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of September. New Zealand's GDP has dropped, but it's not quite as bad as the forecasts. So where to from here and when will we start to see growth? ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley joins the show. A new solution to tackle backlog in the count system - the Government wants to…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the new Retail Crime Advisory Group and the focus on facial recognition technology for the sector 4:22

21m ago4:22

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Technology is at the forefront of priorities for the new Retail Crime Advisory Group. The group will offer the Government ideas on law and order legislation. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has appointed four sector leaders alongside dairy and business owner group leader, Sunny Kaushal. They include Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young. She says enabling fa…

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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's GDP release 2:40

15m ago2:40

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An economist says another GDP contraction today would be in-line with the idea we've been in a rolling recession for almost two years. The March 2024 quarter showed just 0.2% growth. BNZ is picking a 0.4% contraction in the second quarter. Chief Economist Mike Jones told Ryan Bridge the Reserve Bank's anticipating a 0.5% contraction, so it would ta…

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Benji Hyer: US Correspondent on the pager and walkie talkie explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon 3:07

11m ago3:07

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The White House says it wasn't aware of the simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon before the attacks. Thousands were injured and at least 12 killed when pagers, used by political group Hezbollah, detonated yesterday. Today —a day later— at least nine people are dead and 300 injured after walkie talkies exploded. Hezbollah believes Israel is …

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Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald Reporter on the jury beginning deliberations in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne 3:26

15m ago3:26

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The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning. The judge summed up the case yesterday. The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna; his defence argues she took her own life. Herald reporter Craig Kapitan told Ryan Bridge the jury only has two dec…

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Ryan Bridge: Cycle bridges to nowhere and consultant money scrambles don't feel like love to me 2:32

21m ago2:32

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Tory Whanau's admission she sold her car to help keep on top of the bills is ironic, given she's the mayor of a city now famous for its double-digit rate hikes. Wellington City Council saw an 18.5% rise this year and 13% the year before. Wellington Regional Council is up 25% this year. They reckon over the next four years many will be paying an ext…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2024 34:10

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of September, GDP data is coming out today, and the forecasts aren't good. Ryan speaks to BNZ's Chief Economist Mike Jones. The jury is out on the Polkinghorne murder trial. When could we see a verdict, and what are the chances of a hung jury? NZ Herald Court Reporter Craig K…

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Seungyeon Kim: Koi Tū researcher on the need for nurturing relationships with young people among rates of high psychological distress 2:28

4m ago2:28

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There's an urgent need to promote resilience among Aotearoa's youth. A new paper from Auckland University's think tank Koi Tū reveals 21% of 15 to 24 year olds are experiencing high levels of psychological distress. It highlights suicide as the leading cause of death among youth and notes our suicide rate is one of the highest in the developed worl…

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Aaron Hendry: Youth Development Worker says the economic climate is to blame for the rise in youth crime 3:37

9m ago3:37

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There’s a belief the economic climate is to blame for more youths fronting court over criminal charges. The Ministry of Justice's annual criminal convictions and sentencing statistics reveal more than 1,700 youths between 10 and 17 years of age had charges finalised in court. It found theft was the most common offence type. Youth Development worker…

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Nick Clements: YourQS Author on the Government overestimating the cost for new home insulation standards 4:03

1d ago4:03

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A new report has found Government vastly overestimated the cost of new home insulation standards. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is considering rolling back the H1 insulation requirements brought in last year amid reports they add up to $40 thousand to build costs. But research by New Zealand Certified Builders and others, shows the …

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Ryan Bridge: Why you should care about a U.S. delegation heading to China 1:47

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Here's why we should care about what sounds like a bit of an obscure trip from some U.S. officials to Beijing this week. They are going to meet to talk to their counterparts about a wave of Chinese goods flooding world markets. China, obviously, has enormous manufacturing capacity and enormous machine behind it, and the output has gotten too large …

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Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2024 34:16

2h ago34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of September, Kiwi youth are facing more criminal charges according to the latest justice figures. Youth development worker Aaron Hendry joins the show to discuss the findings. New insulation standards could cost as little as $2,200 extra for a new build 3-bedroom house, but…

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Get Out of Wrap TV - Sept 17th - 80th Show 38:29

9d ago38:29

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What was your nickname at school ? What does our industry need to do better to attract talent ? Two great events coming up Join me and the GOOW community to chat about these questions and more on your weekly Linkedin Live TV show all about contact centres.

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the record low temperatures in south-east Australia 2:46

9m ago2:46

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It’s not just New Zealand who’s been experiencing an icy start to Spring. Australia has seen record low temperatures across the southeast, with an icy blast catching several states unaware. Canberra marked its coldest September morning on record, with Monday hitting –6.9C, and many regions were hitting below 0. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio …

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Stuart Dalziel: Cure Kids Chair of Child Health at Auckland University on the increase in children being hospitalised for preventable diseases 5:00

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More children in this country are being hospitalised for preventable diseases. A new Cure Kids report reveals hospital admissions for respiratory, skin and rheumatic conditions, mental health issues and dental diseases, remain unacceptably high. It identifies social factors —like child poverty, housing conditions and inequitable access to care— as …

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Mark Storey: Dairy NZ Head of Economics on the improving conditions for the sector 3:17

3d ago3:17

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More profit appears to be on the horizon for dairy farmers, with conditions faring better than expected. Dairy NZ's lifted its revenue forecast to $8.84 per kilogram of milk solids, with a break even of $8.09. Head of Economics Mark Storey says the combination of improved farmgate milk prices and declining interest rates show a healthier situation …

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Duncan Webb: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the Government's sentencing reforms 4:55

9m ago4:55

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Labour says the Government's achieving nothing with its reforms to sentencing laws. The Government's first quarterly report on public service targets shows rates of people victimised had risen by June, by 30 thousand people. It aims to reduce that by 20 thousand within the next six years. It's bringing sentencing law reforms to Parliament this week…

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Ryan Bridge: Christopher Luxon has reason to smile this morning 2:06

33m ago2:06

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Christopher Luxon has reason to smile this morning – there are two sets of data to cheer about. First, the poll. He's shaking off that slightly cringe CEO moniker and cementing himself as a man with a plan, in charge, across most of the issues, and not allowing himself to become too distracted by the inevitable noise that comes with running the nin…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2024 34:00

2d ago34:00

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of August, the Government's first quarterly target check is out, and it's not looking too good. The target to reduce crime is at risk, and Luxon's blaming the previous government for making it harder to achieve. Labour's Duncan Webb speaks to Ryan about the results. Cure Kids’…

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Ryan Bridge: I'm not against publicly funding our politicians' wardrobes 1:51

8m ago1:51

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Over in the UK, Labour's leader was using private donations to pay for his wife's wardrobe. She had personal shoppers, clothes and alterations for campaign events and after the campaign as well. Keir Starmer's wife, Victoria, was dressed to the nines, apparently. It wasn't declared as a donation, but has now been declared as a donation. David Lammy…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on eight migrants dying after attempting to cross the English Channel from France 1:41

15m ago1:41

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Eight people have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to England in a rubber vessel. It's the second deadly incident involving a migrant boat in the Channel in as many weeks. UK correspondent Gavin Grey rescue services identified 60 people on the vessel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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