Best Andrew Goffe Podcasts (2025)

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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Scotland clash 2:36

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The All Blacks’ Grand Slam tour continues this weekend. They’re up against Scotland at Murrayfield after a solid victory over Ireland in the first leg. Scotland will be looking to claim the victory for the first time against the All Blacks, particularly since they’re marking the 100 years at the stadium. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bri…

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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the government lowering the bar for gas companies to access $200m fund 2:27

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The Government's looking to invest in more companies that can get the country more gas, fast. It's widening the scope for its $200 million gas co-investment fund. The fund —created to support new gas field developments— will now invest in a broader range of projects that will accelerate or increase the volume of gas to market. Energy Resources Aote…

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Ryan Bridge: How are the India FTA talks going? 2:41

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So we've had a fifth round of talks with India on a free trade agreement. A senior government minister's in town with 42 of his mates. This is a sign of good progress, but dairy farmers were hoping for a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow and it isn't going to happen. McClay and Luxon promised a deal by the election and it sounds like they're o…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 7th of November 2025, The Government’s lowering the bar for gas companies to access the $200 million gas security fund, Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie shares his thoughts. The All Blacks continue their grand slam tour this weekend, against Scotland at Murrayfield, Rugby…

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In search of nothing | David Deutsch, Amanda Gefter, Lee Smolin 1:00:17

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What is nothing? Can it be defined, either philosophically or scientifically? Or will the exploration of nothing bring, ultimately, to nothing? The philosophical exploration of nothingness is an ancient one, from the mysterious number zero through theological understandings of the absence of God right to modern physics and ideas of the void. Join l…

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Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young people who are unemployed 2:23

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Concerns too many young people are finding it too hard to find a job. 15.2% of young people in the labour force are now unemployed, while 13.8% of all young people aren't in any employment, education, or training. Youth Inspire works to get young people in Lower Hutt into jobs. Chief Executive Zainab Ali told Ryan Bridge many of the people they're …

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Jagruti Dave: US Correspondent on Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election 3:05

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New York City's new Mayor Elect says he will remain accessible and transparent. 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has become the city's first Muslim mayor and the first mayor of South Asian heritage. He's achieved a landmark victory over Donald Trump-backed independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. US correspondent Jagruti…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the lack of enforcement of the ban of smoking and vaping in cars with children 5:59

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The Police Minister says he has more pressing priorities than the enforcement of a law banning smoking or vaping in cars with children. Last year, Newstalk ZB revealed Police never updated systems so officers could issue fines and had no plans to. Police say the systems remain the same fourteen months on, and no fines have been issued. Mark Mitchel…

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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking more sick days than ever before 2:14

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Assurance news of a rise in Kiwis calling in sick indicates a positive cultural shift. A Business NZ and Southern Cross report shows workers are taking an average of 6.7 sick days a year, up from 5.5 in 2022. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Ryan Bridge while it is a cost, most employers recognise it stops…

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Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on 2:12

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There’s a form of economic nimbyism that’s going on in this country. And if we want to get ahead, everyone knows there must be trade-offs. No economic miracle, new business, or growth opportunity comes without a cost. Whether its intensive agriculture on the environment or water to run the data centres that power your smart phones, every success co…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025 34:12

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 6th of November 2025, youth unemployment is continuing to rise, Zainab Ali, CEO of Youth Inspire tells Ryan why the situation is so bad. Kiwis are calling in sick more than ever and businesses are feeling it, the EMA's Alan McDonald shares his thoughts. Back in 2020 the Government…

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After Asia - The President's Trip Fortifying US Economic Security: Sara Schuman 36:41

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Michael talks with Beacon's new Director of International Trade Practice Sara Schuman, who previously served as the Senior Trade Representative for China at the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Sara discusses President Trump's trip to Asia and its economic implications, reflecting on what works and doesn't work when negotiating wit…

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Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the strong demand for red meat exports 4:30

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Our red meat sector's continuing to see strong international demand. Latest data from the Meat Industry Association shows the value of our red meat exports in September was up 29% on September last year. Exports to the US were up 25%, despite the introduction of Donald Trump's tariffs. Association Chair Nathan Guy told Andrew Dickens that while the…

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Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency NZ Community Safety Manager on the call to ban public fireworks sales 3:05

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A Fire and Emergency manager believes public fireworks sales should be banned as Guy Fawkes looms. It's currently restricted to just four days a year, this year from November 2nd until Guy Fawkes. It's one of the busiest periods of the year for firefighters, who had about 20 fireworks-related callouts in the 48 hours since sales began. Community Sa…

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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hit near nine year high 2:39

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Unemployment has hopefully almost reached its peak. Latest Stats NZ data is expected to show unemployment has reached 5.3% in the September quarter. That's up from 5.2% in the June quarter. BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones told Andrew Dickens they expect another rise in the December quarter, before the job market starts to recover next year. He says …

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Andrew Dickens: It's time for the Government to back our seniors 2:12

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Pensioners marched on Parliament yesterday, demanding that politicians remember them. And one of the biggest things on their mind is the rules around retirement villages. Here’s an example: A couple had been in their retirement village for 10 years. Needing more care, they decide to move out and find a more appropriate place to live. They’d bought …

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Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025 34:24

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 5th of November 2025, the unemployment figures get released today with economists picking a nine-year high, BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones tells Andrew what today's figures mean for the Reserve Bank. Winston Peters has submitted a members bill which would ban the importing and…

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Daniel Chrisp: Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective Chair on the concern cemeteries are running out of space 3:20

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There’s concern our cemeteries are running out of space, with some councils taking too long to secure new land. The Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective says many graveyards are already at or near capacity, forcing delays and limiting burial options. It warns too many councils are failing to plan far enough ahead, and many are excluding cemeteries …

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on lending rates increasing 20% year-on-year 3:34

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Consumer confidence could be turning around as borrowing rises. Latest data from credit bureau service Centrix shows residential mortgage and household lending have both increased more than 20% year-on-year. Personal loan and Buy Now Pay Later applications and business borrowing are also up. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold told Andrew Dickens…

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on rain forecast for the 165th Melbourne Cup 2:26

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Rain's on the forecast for today's 165th running of the Melbourne Cup. There are no New Zealand-trained runners this year, but Smokin Romans and Torranzino were both bred here. Newstalk ZB's Melbourne Cup correspondent Donna Demaio says those heading to Flemington will need to pack their brollies and coats. She told Andrew Dickens the weather is do…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025 34:06

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 4th of November 2025, Centrix data shows more people are getting mortgages, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold tells Andrew what this means for the economy. A new NZ Initiative report’s calling on the government to tap into GP data, Chair of General Practice Owners Association Dr…

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Angus Chambers: GP Owners' Association Chair backing calls for Government to make better use GP data 2:50

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The GP Owners' Association's backing calls for the Government to make better use of primary care data. A New Zealand Initiative report says information from GP clinics isn’t being systematically collected, unlike hospital and prescription data. It argues the information could help identify prescribing issues and prevent unnecessary hospital admissi…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent comments on train stabbing between London and Doncaster 2:06

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9 people were left in a critical condition after a knife attack on a train in the UK. It is believed that a man on the train, which was moving from Peterborough to London on a fast-track line, pulled out knives and started attacking passengers once it was on the move. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens that the incident was not terror …

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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary says ACC breached employee contracts 3:03

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The public service union says ACC has breached employee contracts with its working-from-home rule change. The PSA's taking the agency to the Employment Relations Authority. It says ACC gave the union only one hour's notice when it told staff four weeks ago they would have to come into work three days a week - up from two. PSA National Secretary Fle…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026 4:47

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Attracting the extra staff needed for 140 new hospital beds could be a challenge. The Government's announced new wards for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals, in addition to a new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier this year. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Andrew Dickens funding has been approved to recruit the additional 350 s…

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Andrew Dickens: Are we sticking by clean green NZ? 2:14

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On Friday I interviewed a representative of oyster farmers in the Mahurangi area who were outraged at a wastewater dump by Watercare that had poisoned their oysters. They have to close for 28 days. One farmer has to dump 80,000 oysters. That’s not good for business or their cashflow. As the interview went on I found out that this is not an isolated…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government’s adding 140 new hospital beds across five hospitals from mid next year Health Minister Simeon Brown tells Andrew Dickens the difference it'll make to capacity. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekends sport. The PSA’s taking ACC to the employment relations author…

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Halloween SPECIAL | The philosophy of the apocalypse 44:25

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Why are we fascinated by apocalyptic stories? Join the team at the IAI for a reading of four Halloween-themed articles, written by historian and philosopher Natalie Lawrence, professor of political philosophy Matthew Festenstein, and professor of comparative literature Florian Mussgnug. From the allure of the end times to the symbolic value of mons…

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Elliott Smith: Rugby Editor and ZB voice of rugby joins from Chicago ahead of All Blacks v Ireland 3:38

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The All Blacks are set to face Ireland in Chicago for the first match of their Grand Slam Tour. This will be the first time the two sides have faced each other in nearly a year, where the All Blacks beat Ireland 23 - 13. ZB's Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith told Francesca Rudkin that '[the game] promises to be a special occasion even if it's not teari…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister comments on Measles outbreak as number of cases rises 4:35

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Health Minister receiving advice on allowing babies to receive measles vaccine as the outbreak spreads. New Zealand has two new Auckland cases bringing the total to 13. A national immunisation week starts on Monday - to help bring it in under control. Minister Simeon Brown told Francesca Rudkin there is the potential that if children are immunised …

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst discusses Trump's nuclear testing comment 3:03

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Is Donald Trump testing the limits with his latest nuclear weapon testing comment? The US President posted on social media - saying he has no choice but to restart testing, because of other countries testing programs. If the US follows through it'd mark the first official nuclear weapon testing - apart from North Korea - this century. Geopolitical …

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Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025 34:27

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Patrice Bain: Teaching with "Power Tools" 33:34

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Could brain science help unlock students' understanding of complex economic topics? In this episode, St. Louis Fed Economic Education Officer Scott Wolla explores that question with educator and author Patrice Bain. Bain spent years working with cognitive scientists to better understand how people learn and wrote about her findings in her book "Pow…

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Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off 3:34

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Signs are looking good for Fonterra's major sell-off to get the green light this morning. By 10:45 today, the shareholders will decide if selling big brands like Anchor and Mainland to global dairy giant Lactalis is the right decision. Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier Garry Reymer told Ryan Bridge that the majority of shareholders seem to be in fa…

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Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisory discusses WOF extension proposal 3:30

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Opinion remains split on whether we have to renew our vehicles' Warrants of Fitness, too often. Proposals up for consultation from today would further stretch out WOFs for light vehicles, to once every two years. The one-year rule would continue for vehicles older than 10 years. AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins told Ryan Bridge that they'v…

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Ryan Bridge: Our free trade ideology is under threat 2:22

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You know how we're a free trade country? It’s our thing. We export, we earn, we sell, we get richer. And we want open supply chains and free movement of goods across borders, etc., etc. Well, today Trump and Xi of China are finally signing that deal—or at least the framework of a deal—to bring an end to this war. This should, in theory, benefit bot…

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Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Immigration Specialist talks government getting tougher of businesses wanting to recruit migrants 2:44

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Belief that both employers and the Government need to up their game to ensure Kiwis are being hired before migrants. The Immigration Minster's getting tougher on employers hiring more migrants than unemployed New Zealanders. Erica Stanford says employers will be stripped of the chance to recruit migrants if they're not looking closer to home. Busin…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025 34:05

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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AI Spies, Economic Espionage and the New Forces Reshaping Global Intelligence: Anthony Vinci 43:48

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Michael speaks with Anthony Vinci, a former senior intelligence officer and the first Chief Technology Officer of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Anthony discusses his new book, "The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America," arguing that AI has launched a revolution where "machines are goi…

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Nick Clark: Report author and Senior Fellow discusses proposed changes to MMP 2:46

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More MPs and longer parliamentary terms have been deemed key to modernising a decades old electoral system. Fresh New Zealand Initiative research found 30 years on from the introduction of MMP, our parliament is in the need of a four year term and 50 more members. That would take the Parliament to 170. Report author and Senior Fellow Nick Clark say…

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Kyle Brewerton: The Immediate Past President of the Auckland Primary Principals Association comments on content change to school curriculum 2:16

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It's early days for new curriculum changes, as not all subject documents have been uploaded. The Education Minister has unveiled proposed changes to content for Years 1-10, on top of the English and Maths refresh announced earlier - changing subjects like health and history. The Immediate Past President of the Auckland Primary Principals Associatio…

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Phil Goff: former Labour leader on Labour's CGT policy 3:24

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A former Labour leader says there'll be a sense a relief among many to see a new capital gains tax policy. Labour's announced the policy for next year's election campaign, targeting commercial and investment properties, but not family homes. The revenue would go into health, creating a Medicard scheme providing free GP visits. Phil Goff told Ryan B…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025 34:13

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 29th of October 2025, The Government’s finally unveiled its new school curriculum for years 1 to 10, Immediate past President of the Auckland Primary Principals Association, Kyle Brewerton shares his thoughts. A new report for the NZ Initiative believes our MMP system needs 50 more M…

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Ryan Bridge: Are trade missions worth it? 2:11

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Did you catch the comments yesterday from Malaysia Deputy PM. He was talking to a kiwi delegation off in KL for ASEAN. "This will be your new market and we welcome any halal product from New Zealand." I have always been pretty sceptical about these trade missions, whether they actually achieve something or are just a giant junket. The truth is thei…

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The importance of giving up | Adam Phillips 27:14

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Einstein was called “slow” at school, J. K. Rowling collected a dozen rejections, and Walt Disney was once fired for “lacking imagination.” We love stories of perseverance—but what’s the cost of never letting go? In this conversation, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that our obsession with endurance can have hidden, corrosive effects. He invites…

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Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister discusses focus on aged care reform 3:12

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The Government's making moves on aged care reform - hoping to better meet New Zealanders' needs. It's establishing a Ministerial Advisory Group to recommend changes to the aged care funding model - expected by mid-next year. The group will also look at the changes needed to support integration between aged care and health and disability services. A…

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Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses Luxon at the ASEAN summitt. 4:01

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The Prime Minister's met with various South East Asian leaders but missed out speaking with US President Donald Trump, as he attends talks in Malaysia. Chris Luxon's attending the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur for bilateral talks with regional leaders. Donald Trump was at the talks briefly, before leaving for Japan to meet their new leader. Senior P…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Labour announcing a capital gains tax 3:05

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It's unclear how much the Labour government will raise, from its just announced new capital gains tax. The targeted tax would apply to profit made from selling commercial or residential property, to raise funds for universal free doctors visitors. The family home, farms, KiwiSaver, shares, business assets, inheritances, and personal items will be e…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025 34:17

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 28th of October 2025, Labour's announced a capital gains tax, Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen shares his thoughts. The Government’s finally making moves on aged care reform, Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello tells Ryan what changes they plan to make. Newstalk ZB Po…

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Ryan Bridge: About time Dame Noeline was reinstated 1:25

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It was only a matter of time before Dame Noels was allowed back where she belongs. You could almost hear the cheers from fans not just of netball but of sport in general. The problem with this whole saga is that for the most part, we the public have been left guessing what was really going on behind the scenes. The reason people became so invested,…