Best Chris And Costello Podcasts (2025)

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Black Hat 2025: CISA’s Playbook for Defending Critical Systems with Chris Butera and Bob Costello 43:59

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In this special Cyber Focus episode recorded at Black Hat 2025, host Frank Cilluffo sits down with two senior leaders from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Chris Butera, a more than decade-long CISA veteran currently serving as Acting Director of the Cybersecurity Division, and Bob Costello, the agency’s Chief Informatio…

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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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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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Countering Ransomware, CISA 2015, and Active Cyber Defense with Cynthia Kaiser 33:38

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Overview Cybersecurity threats are growing more complex as ransomware gangs, nation-states, and criminal networks converge. In this episode, Frank Cilluffo speaks with Cynthia Kaiser, senior vice president at Halcyon and former deputy assistant director for cyber at the FBI. They discuss the looming risk if Congress fails to reauthorize the Cyberse…

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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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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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Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the impact of higher taxes on multinational tech companies like Google, Meta 3:07

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A separate argument against major tech firms paying more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google are able to skirt their dues by taking payments from New Zealand subsidiaries, listed as service fees. He says they could be seen as royalties, which come under a withholding tax. However, another independent expert in the f…

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the rising number of teacher training enrolments 2:35

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Optimism in the education sector as the number of people studying to be a teacher rises. There's been about 3,500 new domestic enrolments to initial teacher training this year – up 30% on the same time last year. Primary education's grown by 31%, while enrolments in secondary are up 28%, and 24% for ECE. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Andrew…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2025 34:00

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 4th of September 2025, a report from the Chief Justice says trials are becoming longer, more complex and it's clogging up the system, former high court judge and former Chair of the NZ parole board, Sir Ron Young shares his thoughts. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale gives hi…

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Sir Ron Young: Former High Court Judge and Parole Board Chair on concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system 3:27

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Complex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70% of all High Court trials. Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann says the system is struggling to keep pace, in her latest Annual Report. Her report reveals a mix of delays, burnout, safety issues, and under-funding. Former High Cou…

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Andrew Dickens: The great battle between the All Blacks and South Africa 2:30

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The game of rugby this weekend is starting to take on a life of it’s own. Some have called it the biggest game of rugby since the last World Cup Final featuring the same two teams - and this is even though the Lions have just toured Australia in a record-breaking financial success. But it is going to be a cracker. It’s been fortified by Eden Park’s…

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Grant Edwards: Universities NZ Chair on the Government's tertiary refresh 3:08

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The Government's tertiary refresh has sparked conversation around whether the country's dumbing down the sector. Universities Minister Shane Reti's announced a package of initiatives, including a new education strategy and updated governance rules. He decided against making university entrance harder. Universities NZ chair Grant Edwards told Andrew…

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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on ACT's call to withdraw from the Paris Agreement 2:56

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Farmers are pushing ACT and New Zealand First for less politicking and more action. The two parties have expressed interest in withdrawing from the global Paris Agreement unless more realistic emissions targets are produced to fight climate change. But Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says they're in government and could be resolving the …

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Sen. Gary Peters Sounds the Alarm on CISA 2015 Renewal, Cyber Budget Cuts, and Local Defense Gaps 25:17

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Congress is back from August recess with just weeks to act on vital national issues. One key deadline: reauthorizing the 2015 law that shields companies when they share threat intelligence with the federal government. In this episode, Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) joins host Frank Cilluffo to explain why renewing CISA 2015 is essential to national sec…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2025 34:24

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 3rd of September 2025, Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord? Federated Farmers National President Wayne Langford makes his case. A international visitor survey shows there was a 5% increase in visitors over the last year, Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy Sam Mackinnon sha…

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Andrew Dickens: Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord? 2:40

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Pulling out of the Paris Climate agreement has got the backing of ACT and New Zealand First, who say we're overdoing it. And my first reaction is yes. The thing isn't working. It's never worked. It has always felt like something the world does to make itself feel like it's doing something, even though it's doing nothing When you combine it with the…

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Sam Mackinnon: Hospitality New Zealand spokesperson on the international visitor spend increasing 2:57

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Overseas visitors are back and here to spend, with tourism hotspots like Queenstown reaping the benefits. The latest International Visitor Survey results show a 5% increase in international tourists over the past year. Spending has increased by more than 4%, but still remains at 86% of pre-pandemic levels. Hospitality New Zealand spokesperson Sam M…

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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the call to cull ministerial portfolios 3:53

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A push to slim down New Zealand’s unusually large number of ministerial portfolios is being met with caution. A report by the New Zealand Initiative's found comparable countries have a third of our 81 portfolios and is calling for a cull. PSA's national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says they don't object to a discussion around this. But she told Andr…

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Stuart Nash: Former Labour Minister on foreign investors being able to buy homes 5:11

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A drive to attract foreign investors could deliver more than just financial gain. The Government’s tweaking visa rules, letting Active Investor Plus holders buy or build one New Zealand home worth at least $5 million. This is on top of the minimum $5 million investment pledge needed to get the visa. Former Labour Cabinet minister Stuart Nash told A…

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Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages broker on more people getting mortgages approved 3:07

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More people are getting mortgages approved as they prepare for the Official Cash Rate to fall further. Latest Centrix figures show mortgage enquiries are up 16% for the month of July and new mortgage lending rose almost 25%. Key Mortgages broker Jeremy Andrews told Andrew Dickens many people are getting approved and just holding off. He says there'…

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Andrew Dickens: Our water infrastructure simply isn't getting better 2:28

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The Government’s new plan for water services is called Local Water Done Well. It’s all about keeping control in the hands of local councils and communities, rather than shifting everything to big centralised bodies. Which was what Three Waters did. Eventually Labour caved and the policy got renamed 10 Waters because there would be 10 regionalised b…

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Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2025 34:18

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 2nd of September 2025, the government's made moves of the foreign buyers ban, former Labour minister Stuart Nash shares his thoughts. Interest rates are softening but the property market’s still in limbo, Jeremy Andrews from Key Mortgages provides analysis on the latest Centrix Cred…

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Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor discusses latest crime statistics, and what to expect in the future 2:47

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The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey reveals most violent crimes have been dropping in the past two years. It finds the number of sexual assault victims steadily increased over this time. More beat officers are being deployed in Auckland to act as a deterrent to crime. Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told Andrew Dickens that these numbers are …

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Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2025 34:26

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 September. 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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Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University's Student Association spokesperson on student hardship 2:30

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Concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over studying - to keep up with increased living costs. More than 34-million-dollars in hardship funds has been given out by institutions since 2020. Victoria University's Student Association spokesperson, Aidan Donoghue, says things haven't improved much since Covid. He told Andrew Dickens …

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Andrew Dickens: Quigley's resignation is bad for the economy 2:33

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Neil Quigley marched off into the sunset at 5.49pm on Friday. Late enough for the news to miss the TV 6pm bulletin. It’s an old PR trick. Leaving the shock value to dissipate over the weekend before the start of play on Monday. It was evidence to me that successive governments and the Reserve Bank have failed to respect each other or realise that e…

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Riki Flutey: Black Ferns backs and skills coach on the injuries, clash against Japan 3:55

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The Black Ferns’ opening Rugby World Cup win has come at a cost. They crushed Spain at the start of the week, claiming victory 45-8, but lost loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker to injury. However Back and Skills coach Riki Flutey told Ryan Bridge they’re confident Olsen-Baker, along with outside backs Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Amy du Plessis will play in …

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Ukraine suffering its worst night of strikes in months 2:15

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Ukraine has suffered its worst night of strikes in months. Nineteen people have been killed, including four children, and dozens are injured following a bombardment of missiles and drones in the capital of Kyiv. It marks Russia's deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge the strikes hit residential a…

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Chris Nixon: NZIER Principal Economist on the slowing Chinese investment in NZ 3:24

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Chinese investment in New Zealand is growing, but slowly. The New Zealand China Council’s annual report shows China ranks 12th as a source of foreign investment in New Zealand, providing less than 1% of total inflows. Investment grew 9% a year between 2014 and 2024, but has flat lined since 2019. NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon told Ryan Brid…

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Steve Gillett: Kingslander Bar on the proposed new alcohol rules 2:57

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It could soon be easier to go to the pub for a big overseas sports match amid tough times in hospitality. The Government's proposing to loosen certain regulations and allow for businesses to respond to objections for them having a license. Ministers will be able to grant one-off special trading hours for businesses that stream major events. Aucklan…