Best The Public Offender Podcasts (2024)

There are calls for the Government to reconsider privacy laws when it comes to retail crime. The Motor Trade Association is asking for bold changes after a rise in smash-and-grabs and drive off fuel theft. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge retailers should be allowed to publish CCTV video of thieves on social med…

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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of today's employment data release 3:47

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The Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on this morning's employment data as it mulls over next week's Official Cash Rate decision. Most economists expect the unemployment rate will rise. But they're now divided on whether the central bank will cut the OCR next week, next month, or in November. ASB senior economist Mark Smith told Ryan Bridge …

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the conflict between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Elon Musk, far-right protests 2:58

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The UK Prime Minister is in a war of words with Elon Musk as far-right protests continue across the country. Almost 400 people have been arrested following last week's stabbings at a dance class that killed three girls and left several wounded. The tech billionaire posted on his social media platform X saying civil war is inevitable, to which the P…

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland's Smith & Caughey's continuing to operate 2:17

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Smith and Caughey's has found a way to stay afloat. The long-running Auckland department store has revealed new measures to remain open, despite announcing a closure in May. It plans to reduce staff and pull back its operations to the Queen Street ground level store and online offering only. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck says it's a re…

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Ryan Bridge: Electricity Crisis - It feels like we're fumbling around in the dark 3:20

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The power was cut to my place last night. Don't worry, it was expected. It was a maintenance thing from one in the morning or midnight through till 5 a.m. The heating was off, it was chilly. I think it was six degrees in Auckland last night, not as bad as your zero in Christchurch, granted. But boy, does it make you think how important electricity …

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Full Show Podcast: 7 August 2024 34:18

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of August 2024, labour market data is out today. All of our major banks are expecting a rise, but by how much? ASB's Mark Smith joins Ryan. The Motor Trade Association thinks they have a plan to help the Government to reduce retail crime - but are they asking for too much? Ry…

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Darwin Surf Lifesaving Club’s Sharon Stewart says more than 200 swimmers are set to take part in an Ocean Swim at Casuarina Beach this Sunday 7:09

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NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says the NT Police Commissioner should have been more specific in his apology and it should have actually been made by the Police Minister along with an apology to the ... 11:19

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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says a number of events have been planned for seniors month and there’s a native plant giveaway at Jingili Watergardens this weekend 3:42

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Police Minister Brent Potter says he was informed of the Police Commissioner’s plans to make an apology to Aboriginal people at the Garma Festival about a week ago 13:29

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Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro is questioning the timing around the Police Commissioner’s Garma Festival apology for past harms inflicted on Aboriginal people at the hands of police 14:28

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Allan Lichtman: Presidential Historian on the US Election ahead of the announcement of Kamala Harris' running mate 5:50

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The US Presidential Election is less than 100 days away. Kamala Harris is expected to announce her pick for Vice President today ahead of their first public appearance together in Pennsylvania tomorrow. Presidential Historian Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted almost every US Election since the 1980s through a process called ‘The 13 Keys to the…

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the country's terror threat level increasing 2:32

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A lift in the terror threat level in Australia is in response to an increase in extremism, fuelled by conspiracy theories and anti-authority ideologies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the level is lifting from ‘possible’ to ‘probable’ - meaning there's now a greater than 50% chance of an onshore attack in the next twelve months. Aust…

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Ryan Bridge: We're teetering on the edge of an economic cliff 2:11

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U.S. stock markets had a bit of a panic attack overnight, I think that's the best way to describe it. Investors have been selling off, especially in tech stocks. The U.S. job data that came out on Friday seems to have freaked the horses. Losses are being clawed back slightly this morning, but everyone is on edge. Why? Well, it's the largest economy…

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Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Researcher on the Government's action regarding low intermediate maths results 3:57

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An education expert says we should be worried about low maths results. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed data which he says shows that four out of five Year 8 students aren't at the expected level. He's bringing forward a new math curriculum to Term 1 next year, assessing twice yearly, and a $20 million boost for teachers' professional deve…

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Faye McCann: First Union Spokesperson on the ambulance workers striking later this month 2:50

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Ambulance workers say the call to strike boils down to ensuring their voices are heard. 2,500 members from First Union and the Ambulance Association have voted on industrial action. Labour will be withdrawn for four hours across two days —August 20 and 24— amid calls for the Government to fulfil an election promise to renegotiate funding. First Uni…

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Full Show Podcast: 6 August 2024 36:57

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th August 2024, more changes are on the way for our education system, but what's the thinking behind the policy decisions? NZ Initiative's Dr Michael Johnston joins Ryan to discuss. The U.S. Presidential Election is less than 100 days out, and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is e…

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Full Show Podcast: 5 August 2024 34:14

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of August - the Government has unveiled their maths action plan, a new curriculum for primary and intermediate school students from next year. Ryan speaks to a principal about the changes. Kidscan have the longest waitlist in their 19-year history. Chief Executive Julie Chap…

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Martyn Weatherill: Laingholm Primary School doubtful the Government's new maths-based scheme will solve educational issues 3:48

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An Auckland principal isn't hopeful a new maths action plan will address the root problem. The Government is bringing forward a new curriculum to Term 1 next year, assessing twice yearly and establishing a $20 million boost for teachers' professional development. Laingholm Primary School principal Martyn Weatherill believes this isn't going to fix …

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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the rioting sweeping through Britain following Southport stabbing 3:26

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There's calls for the army to be deployed in the UK, where violent demonstrations are escalating for a seventh day. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has labelled the outbreaks as 'far-right thuggery'. They've continued to escalate since last week's stabbing rampage at a dance class left three children dead and several injured. This morning, 10 police of…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Novak Djokovic winning gold at the Paris Olympics 3:44

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Novak Djokovic has won an elusive Olympic tennis singles gold medal. A 7-6, 7-6 win over Carlos Alcaraz in nearly three hours has seen him become the fifth player after Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams to win the four majors and a Games individual title. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Se…

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Julie Chapman: KidsCan Chief Executive on the record number of school-aged children needing help from the organisation 3:30

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Demand for help from KidsCan has sky-rocketed in the last year. The charity is urgently appealing for donations as more than 10,000 children in 260 schools await help with food, shoes and clothing. Many don't qualify for the Government's free lunch scheme. KidsCan Chief Executive Julie Chapman says the wait-list has grown by more than 150 schools i…

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Ryan Bridge: Why are our councils discussing the war in Gaza? 3:20

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What are councils, local councils, regional councils? It should be a simple question. What is their purpose? I've always believed it's to take away my rubbish, put the street lights on. When I go to the toilet, you can take that away too. That's part of your job. Roads, rubbish, sewerage, swimming pools, maybe a library. Although we've got the inte…

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Bravery Trust Chairman Steve Patrick says 34 teams from 10 countries took part in a dusk till dawn run, clocking up 4,000 kms, raising funds for the military charity that provides financial support to ... 5:45

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AMA NT President Dr Robert Parker says a spike in flu cases and aged care patients occupying beds are likely factors contributing to another code yellow Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals and raises ... 5:36

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Voluntary assisted dying advisory panel co-chair Vicki O’Halloran explains the consultation process and 22 recommendations made in the panel’s report which suggests legislation be introduced allowing people ... 8:21

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The Week That Was – 2nd August 2024 48:02

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Kerri Williams: Olympic rower on their bronze medal in the Olympic Women's Four race 4:10

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New Zealand's medal haul at the Paris Olympics has increased by a rowing trifecta of gold, silver and bronze. Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis took the gold in the double sculls, the men’s four of Logan Ullrich, Tom Murray, Matt Macdonald, and Ollie Maclean dipped their oars in the spoils with silver. And their female counterparts Jackie Gowler, Kerr…

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Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO says Transpower needs to front up and explain why they can't compensate Northland businesses for the power cut 2:42

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Northland businesses say Transpower needs to take responsibility for a fallen pylon and show face in Northland. Transpower's found contractor Omexom's team leader was distracted sandblasting, as unsupervised inexperienced workers removed the bolts from three legs at once. It says residents can contact their retailer for compensation, but they can't…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent gives Southport stabbing update, accused named 3:15

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The 17-year-old accused of the fatal Southport stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class has been named. Axel Rudakubana has made his first court appearance in the UK. British newspapers successfully argued the minor should be named, given public interest. Three children died and five more were critically injured in the attack earlier this wee…

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Jacqui Southey: Save the Children's Child Rights Advocacy Director says recommendations for child safety systems have been made for more than 20 years 3:52

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A children's rights advocate says calls for changes to New Zealand's child safety systems go well beyond the 2021 death of Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz. The Independent Children's Monitor has found recommendations made following Malachi's death haven't happened, and tamariki are no safer today than when he died. But, Save the Children's Ch…

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Ryan Bridge: Keep doing what you're doing Karen Chhour 3:00

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Did you see the reaction to Donald Trump's comments yesterday? This is what he said about Kamala Harris' race: "She was Indian all the way and then all of a sudden she made a turn and she became a black person." What? The media rightly ran the story, and it was a big deal. Isn't questioning someone's race exactly what Rawiri Waititi did to Karen Ch…

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Full Show Podcast: 2 August 2024 34:19

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of August, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for our rowers in Paris! Ryan speaks to medallist Keri Williams. Transpower says compensation is off the table for those impacted the major outage, which was caused by workers removing too many nuts of an Auckland power pylon. How are Northlan…

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Independent candidate for Goyder Matthew Salter a former Litchfield Councillor and teacher says he’s passionate about improving Freds Pass, is opposed to the proposed rural subdivision and wants a bipartisan ... 7:37

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Independent candidate for Goyder Belinda Kolstad, a fire volunteer and small business owner says crime is the big issue being raised with her as well as water security 7:22

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CLP candidate for Goyder Andrew Mackay, a former Litchfield Councillor says he’s passionate about the rural area and is committed to tackling crime and improving road safety, particularly the Freds Pass ... 7:36

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Labor’s candidate for Goyder Sandy Griffin, who has experience in environmental science says community safety, biosecurity, road safety and the proposed suburban block division are key issues in the electorate ... 7:26

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Australian Education Union NT President Michelle Ayres says a 13 per cent pay rise for teachers was struck at the 11th hour with the NT Government before caretaker mode began today to avoid further delays ... 11:58

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AFP Commander Joanne Cameron says long-term missing women are in the spotlight this National Missing Persons Week, with a campaign called Always Searching focusing on eight cases including Angie Fuller ... 6:27

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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says the writ has been received from the Chief Minister, authorising the Commission to conduct the NT general election 12:23

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent says Kamala Harris is set to reveal her running mate in the coming days 2:22

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Kamala Harris is set to reveal her running mate in the coming days. The current Vice President will be holding her first rally with her new vice presidential nominee on Tuesday, August 6th US time. The rally will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the campaign saying it will launch a four day “battleground tour”. US Correspondent Mitch McCann t…

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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists ED on the new regional directors at Health NZ 3:40

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There’s confidence the new regional roles at Health New Zealand will offer something new. The Government's appointed four Deputy Chief Executives to run different regions from next month. It comes after its board was sacked and replaced by a sole commissioner. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Ryan Bri…

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Tommy Honey: Construction Industry Council ED on the drop in building consents 3:29

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There's a belief New Zealand's building sector is still many months away from a rebound, as consents plummet. Stats NZ data shows fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June. That's a 24% annual drop, and five-year low. Construction Industry Council Executive Director Tommy Honey told Ryan Bridge it's a continuation of a trend th…

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Leon Goldsmith: Middle East politics expert on the effects of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh 4:30

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A Middle East politics expert says the assassination of a Hamas political leader will have reverberating effects. Iran's vowing to avenge the killing of Ismail Haniyeh after his reported death in an air strike in Tehran. It's declared three days of mourning and is promising what it calls "harsh punishment" against Israel. It follows an Israeli stri…

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Ryan Bridge: Where is the shame from breaking rules? 2:46

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This is not the most important story that you will hear today, but it grinds my gears. It's a small, seemingly insignificant event, but I think it speaks to two things that I absolutely hate about the world that we live in right now. It took place at cinema three in Pukekohe. You might have seen the video on the Herald website. So, two women and a …

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