Best Principal Investigators Podcasts (2025)

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Could We Really Make Anything, Anywhere, Anytime? - Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey, ERVA Co-Principal Investigator 56:49

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Distributed manufacturing allows goods to be produced closer to where they’re needed — but enabling that future requires a complete rethink of infrastructure, systems, and workforce development. In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey joins host Matt Kirchner for a deep dive into Engineering the Future of Distributed Manufact…

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How Technical Colleges Are Redefining Learning for the Future of Work - Layla Merrifield, President of the WTCS 55:52

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Haven’t been to a technical college in the last 3 years? The transformation is striking, and it’s only a glimpse of the reinvention higher education faces in the next decade. In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner talks with Layla Merrifield, President of the Wisconsin Technical College System, about why the future of higher educ…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food prices rising 5% in the year to August 3:34

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Food price inflation is starting to stabilise. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the food price inflation is 5% – unchanged on a month ago. Butter prices have risen 32% in a year, cheese is up 26%, while milk has increased by 16%. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge that while households are still seeing high costs, the pres…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number of criminals being sent to prison reaching an all-time high 4:32

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The number of convicted criminals being sent to prison is at an all-time high. Ministry of Justice data shows more than seven thousand people were sent to prison following convictions in the year to June, up 14% on the previous year. The proportion of people who received prison sentences is the highest on record, at 15%. Justice Minister Paul Golds…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025 34:10

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 17th of September 2025, you’re more likely to be sent to jail following a conviction than ever before, according to the latest Ministry of Justice statistics, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith tells Ryan why criminals are no longer getting a free ride from our courts. The aviation sect…

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Ryan Bridge: My prediction for the 2026 election 2:07

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Like it or not, next year's big dance in politics will ultimately be decided by the few, not the many. Most MMP elections have been. Minnows hold the keys to the kingdom. Be it Winston with his best result ever or Te Pati Māori with an overhang - 2026 won’t be a 2020 landslide. The difference this time is how extreme some of the smaller parties, mo…

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Billie Moore: Airports Association Chief Executive on Government releases first ever aviation plan 3:45

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Hopes that the Government's aviation plan can help more pilots take off. The Government released the first ever strategy for the sector. Part of that is a commitment to look at pilot education and create a workforce plan. Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge it's something we can't afford to neglect. She says there's a…

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Social Psychology Quarterly - Confessions of a Recently Outed Social Psychologist 18:46

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Author Brian Powell discusses the article, "Confessions of a Recently Outed Social Psychologist" published in the September 2025 issue of Social Psychology Quarterly.

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the Government investigating potential changes to Eden Park's event rules 3:29

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Auckland businesses are keen to see what benefits more events at Eden Park could bring them. The Government's looking at Eden Park's rules, including the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held, and a 2000 person limit for conferences. It's exploring whether current rules are holding back economic growth. Heart of the City Chief Exe…

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Julian Kohn: Eastland Wood Council Chairman on the forestry sector being ordered to clean-up slash 3:08

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Forestry industry voices say keeping 100% of slash and wood debris inside forest boundaries is operationally impossible. Gisborne District Council has obtained an enforcement order forcing two companies to properly manage the sediment risk. Samnic Forest Management is appealing the order and says it would probably go bankrupt if it went ahead. East…

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Dragonbane "The Insects Dilemma pt 2" 59:58

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We're back!!! After a summer hiatus, we return with some more Dragonbane! Mattias and Andreas are joined by Emelie Drottz once again! Check out the new Windheim Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nordicskalds/windheim-falling?ref=4x7uzh We're an actual play podcast where professional actors in Sweden play the best of Swedish RPG…

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Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on confidence is blooming among farmers 4:28

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The latest Rabobank survey's found farmers' faith in the broader agricultural economy is at its second highest level in the last decade, up to 46 percent. 51 percent expect it to improve in the year ahead - up three percent from the last quarter. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay told Ryan Bridge it's pleasing to see - as it's good for the country's…

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Ryan Bridge: New Zealand needs a grow spurt 2:11

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I’ve had it with people whinging about state of this county and people fleeing to Australia who then refuse to stop and ask why we got here and how we get out of it. Chucking up a post up on TikTok or waving a banner at a protest won't cut it. Productivity (that’s how much we get out for what we put in) is crap. It's been getting worse or flat-lini…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025 34:23

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 16th of September 2025, the Government's investigating local rules that are holding Eden Park back from hosting more big events, Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck tells Ryan about the impact this could have on Auckland. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay shares his thoughts on farmer confid…

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Nick Sautner: Eden Park Chief Executive on the boost in funds for large-scale events 2:34

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Hopes a new events fund will make Auckland an attractive choice for international acts. The Government is pumping $40million dollars to secure large scale events from next year - part of a bigger $70million dollar boost. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says his dream would be a Spice Girls reunion concert. But he told Ryan Bridge any big name will be go…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025 34:11

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 15th of September 2025, The government's dropping $70 million to supercharge events and tourism, Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner shares his thoughts. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. One in four of our schools need help to achieve the government's 2030 attendance target…

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Leanne Otene: Principals' Federation President on 1 in 4 schools at risk of failing to achieve government attendance target 4:41

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A view that factors schools can't control are the reason school attendance is static. About 600 schools are struggling to reach the 2030 goal of having 80 percent of students attending more than 90 percent of the time. That's almost one in four schools. Principals' Federation President Leanne Otene told Ryan Bridge this data includes both unjustifi…

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Ryan Bridge: Is funding major events a priority? 1:38

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There's no doubt punters will like this new major events fund. $70-million of new and old money. Some for infrastructure like the cycleway network which needs an upgrade. $10-million for regional tourism. And the showstopper is this $40 for "significant, high-impact events for New Zealand from 2026". The PM and Minister Upston came out yesterday an…

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Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalists preview Warriors v Panthers, All Blacks v South Africa 3:28

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It’s a big weekend for rugby, with the Warriors final against the Panthers falling at the same time as the All Blacks second clash with South Africa. It’s been ten years since the All Blacks claimed victory over the Springboks in Wellington – will they be able to pull off another win? And the Warriors are entering the playoffs in 6th place after a …

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Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal on the new subjects to be added to schools 4:25

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There's concern there's a creep towards privatisation in a refreshed curriculum. The Government's overhauling senior secondary school subjects, with new options to be phased in from 2028. Vocational subjects including engineering, building, and construction will be industry-led. Principal of Auckland's Albany Senior High School Claire Amos told Rya…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025 34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 12th of September 2025, Erica Stanford's revealed the new subjects which will be included in the replacement of NCEA, Albany Senior High School Principal Claire Amos shares her thoughts. Newstalk ZB's Elliot Smith and Nick Bewley provide some analysis ahead of the All Blacks and Warrior…

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David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian on FBI releasing photos of possible Charlie Kirk gunman 2:12

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The FBI is releasing images of the latest person of interest following the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The highly influential conservative activist was shot at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday morning and later died in hospital. The manhunt continues for the person responsible after two people were questioned but later released from custo…

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Ryan Bridge: What a week of news 1:57

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This week NASA found the clearest sign yet of ancient life on Mars. We learned that for the first time in human history, there more obese children on earth than underweight children. In the Middle East, missiles bomb peace talks. Over the skies of Europe we’ve got drones and fighter jets. In the US, supposedly the first among free nations, another …

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Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the latest migration statistics 3:50

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New Zealand appears to be a gateway for migration to other countries. Latest Stats NZ data shows there were 14 thousand migrant arrivals and nearly 10 thousand departures in the year to July. Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley told Ryan Bridge we're seeing more people migrate to New Zealand, who then move on to Australia. He says the Austr…

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Jacqui Southey: Save the Children Advocacy Director on the UN report into childhood obesity 3:17

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Calls for swift intervention to keep our young people healthy. A United Nations report suggests 9.4% of those aged five to 19-years-old are obese, and 9.2% are underweight. In the year 2000, 12% were underweight and just 3% were obese. Save the Children Advocacy Director Jacqui Southey told Ryan Bridge there needs to be better education around what…

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Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Jetstar making big moves to expand routes in NZ 3:09

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A big commitment from Jetstar and its parent Qantas as both airlines make big moves to expand routes. Jetstar's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown and Hamilton to Christchurch and increasing capacity on five domestic and trans-Tasman routes. Qantas is also expanding routes and will begin flying state-of-the-art A220 aircraft between Well…

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Ryan Bridge: Diplomacy’s gone to the dogs 1:48

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Remember it was only a month ago Trump was parading around an Alaskan Air Force base, talking up peace for Ukraine. Within weeks, Putin sends 800 drones across the border - the biggest attack of the war so far. He’s targeted EU and British government buildings in Kyiv. He’s now entered NATO airspace. The fighter jets were scrambled. The alarm bells…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025 34:26

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 11th of September 2025, more New Zealand citizens are leaving the country than ever before, Massey University Sociologist Paul Spoonley tells Ryan about the impact it'll have on the country's growth. Jet Star's announced it's biggest ever expansion here with over 600,000 extra seats, …

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Socius - The New Social Roots of School Shootings: A Refined Constellation Theory of Rampage Attacks 23:36

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Authors David Russell and Jon Gordon discuss the article, "The New Social Roots of School Shootings: A Refined Constellation Theory of Rampage Attacks" published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.

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Mark Bruce-Miller: Whenua Iti Outdoors CEO on the Government's curriculum changes, rising number of kids dropping out of school 2:48

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There’s a concern the Government’s school shakeup could drive more students to drop out early. New data shows that over 1,300 students were granted an early leaving exemption last year – the highest since 2007. The Government is proposing to remove subjects from senior school general subject list, reclassifying them as a limited vocational option –…

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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the need for Tom Phillips' children to have privacy 1:50

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A children's advocate says Tom Phillips' children are not "public property" and the public don't have a right to know and debate their lives. Authorities say the children are safe and healthy and continuing to receive support. Their father died on Monday morning after being shot by police near Marokopa in western Waikato. Child Matters Chief Execut…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025 34:07

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 10th of September 2025, the missing Marokopa kids have been found, but how can we make sure we don't traumatise them further? Child Matters CEO Jane Searle shares her thoughts. There's concern the Government's change up of the school curriculum could drive more students to drop o…

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Casey Costello: Customs Minister on Ministerial Advisory Group recommending a minister be in charge of organised crime 4:10

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Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime see it as such a significant issue, it's recommending the government should give one minister the responsibility of tackling the problem. A new report says police and customs re…

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Ryan Bridge: The signs you know you’re getting older 2:40

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I watched a movie Sunday with a group of friends. Here are 12 things I learnt: 1. You probably aren’t hungover on the couch at home uber-eatsing Maccas from the sofa. 2. You have taken the extraordinary measure of walking, using your perfectly capable legs even though you're still a bit stiff and sore from the gym. 3. This means you have visited th…

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Applied AI in K-12, Higher Ed and Industry - Live Panel from TitletownTech 37:34

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What happens when K-12, higher education, manufacturing, and a startup tech company sit around the same table to talk about AI? This episode brings that rare collaboration to life. Recorded live at TitletownTech—the venture studio founded by Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers—this panel features four leaders from distinctly different sectors, all …

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on rent prices hitting the lowest point since 2023 2:19

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New data shows rents are down to the lowest point since 2023. They’ve dropped 3% in the last year to $628 per week according to realestate.co.nz. Urban centres had the biggest decline, with Wellington leading with 11.8% drops and Auckland following with 2.3%. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge its very much an economics lesson in bas…

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Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the Tom Phillips situation, the location of the recovered kids 3:48

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A private investigator who previously tried tracking down Tom Phillips says the area where the fugitive’s campsite was found was where people expected. Phillips was killed in a shootout with police after a quad bike he was riding with one of his children was spiked by police on a rural Waitomo road yesterday morning. Following a large manhunt, the …

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Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025 34:15

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 9th of September 2025 Tom Phillips has been shot dead and his three children have been found safe, Private investigator Chris Budge tells Ryan what happens from here. New data shows rents are down 3% nationwide to the lowest point since 2023. The PPTA is telling members to vote down th…

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Leighton Watson: Senior Lecturer of maths and statistics on PPTA members are voting on teacher pay offer 3:31

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New comparisons show teacher salaries have plummeted relative to the minimum wage. PPTA members are voting on a new Government pay offer, while primary teachers have decided to reject their latest offer. Canterbury University maths lecturer Leighton Watson's done a comparison of teachers' pay with the minimum wage. He told Ryan Bridge a beginning t…

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Ryan Bridge: Tom Phillips is no hero 2:01

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It’s brutal, but Tom Phillips brought this whole thing on himself. Yes, he was killed and that is a very hard and sad fact his kids are going to have to live with for their rest of their lives. Their father is dead. But, he shot a cop - an innocent local Constable who was trying to do his job. Tom Phillips also deprived his children of their mum, o…

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Stuart Nash: Former Labour minister discusses potential return to parliament with NZ First 3:23

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Unfinished business for a former Labour minister, who may jump ship and campaign for New Zealand First. Stuart Nash, who was Police Minister during the last Government, made a surprise appearance at New Zealand First's annual convention in Palmerston North over the weekend. He was sacked from the last Government's Cabinet after a string of scandals…

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Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025 34:11

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of September 2025, The Government's patting itself of it's back for new data showing it’s smashed elective surgery targets, Health Minister Simeon Brown gives an update on surgery wait times. Former Labour leader Stuart Nash makes his pitch for becoming a NZ first MP. Andrew Alderso…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government exceeding half-year target for elective surgeries 4:06

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Belief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its half-year target, by delivering more than 16-thousand extra operations before the end of June. It's also wanting 95 percent of patients to be waiting less than four months by 2030. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Ryan Bridge th…

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Ryan Bridge: This election is National’s to lose 1:48

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As you know I’ve been saying for some time this election is National’s to lose. The economy will pick up, this government’s only two years in and kiwis like to give incumbents the benefit of the doubt. I still think this holds true. But, as we’ve been reporting since April, Trump’s tariffs - which took everybody (including the markets) by surprise,…

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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the All Blacks v South Africa clash 4:08

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It’s world No 1 v No 2, a repeat of the World Cup final, two of the great sporting rivals squaring off once again. It might just be the biggest test for the All Blacks this year. Scott Robertson’s side look to continue a proud record at Eden Park stretching back to 1994, while also needing to bounce back from a defeat to Argentina. The All Blacks h…

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Lance Gush: Workers First Union Organiser on the call to ease time pressures on truck drivers 3:34

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Truck drivers are feeling increased pressure to deliver on time – even breaking the law to do so. The Workers First Union believes the timeframes set up for drivers to complete jobs within allocated driving hours is unachievable. The union signed up to support the Safe Rates international labour campaign, which makes employers and customers respons…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2025 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation for up to 20 years after arriving, immigration lawyer Simon Laurent shares his thoughts. The All Blacks will be taking on the Springboks at Eden Park this Saturday, Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner tells Andrew what they're doi…

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Simon Laurent: Immigration lawyer on criminals with a New Zealand residency could now face deportation 4:04

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What could be a reactive move - as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford sends a clear message to immigrants, to obey the law. Criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation if they've been here for less than 20 years. That's double the current limit of under 10 years. Immigration lawyer Simon Laurent told Andrew Dickens this is a re…

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Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori 3:28

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Now seeing as I am a 60 year old white guy, some will consider my comments inherently racist, but I am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours. Opinions are like bums - we all have one, so why fight it? Firstly, the coming out of the Māori Queen. One thing is for sure, Māori do this customary and ceremonial stuff well. The attendees are se…

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Contemporary Sociology - Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price 21:15

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Author Anthony Abraham Jack discusses the book, Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price, reviewed in the September 2025 issue of Contemporary Sociology by Laura Nichols.