Join David Mark Quigley each week on the ”Weekly Oracular Wisdom” podcast, where he delves into the I Ching to uncover the energetic currents that shape our lives. Every episode, David provides a unique reading of the I Ching that captures the essence of the week’s energy, offering listeners insightful guidance on how to best navigate the challenges and opportunities that may arise. Each session is designed not just to forecast the week ahead but to empower listeners with ancient wisdom that ...
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Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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Rising Without Limits | How Steady Growth & True Integrity Bring Breakthrough Success | Oracular Wisdom | David Mark Quigley
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5:27This week, the I Ching points to the path of Promotion—steady upward growth supported by sincerity and integrity. Discover how patient progress, clear intent, and support from others can open new opportunities in both personal and professional life.By David Mark Quigley
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Grant Edwards: Universities NZ Chair on the Government's tertiary refresh
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3:08The 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
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2:56Farmers 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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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?
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2:40Pulling 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
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2:57Overseas 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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The Revolutionary War on the Cape & the Islands
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44:43Host Robert Allison talks with Ron Peterson and David Martin about dramatic and little-known stories from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket during the Revolution. From the fierce 1779 Battle of Falmouth to Nantucket’s divided loyalties, British shipwrecks, and the vital roles of African American and Native American patriots, this episode r…
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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the call to cull ministerial portfolios
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3:53A 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
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5:11A 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
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3:07More 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
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2:28The 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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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
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2:47The 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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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
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2:30Concern 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
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2:33Neil 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
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3:55The 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
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2:15Ukraine 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
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3:24Chinese 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
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2:57It 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…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 29th of August 2025, changes to alcohol regulation laws means ministers can grant one-off special trading hours for businesses that stream major events, Kingslander bar owner Steve Gillett tells Ryan how big of a difference it will make. Black Ferns backs and skills coach Riki Flutey ca…
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Ryan Bridge: Air New Zealand isn't making me proud
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2:25Reading the Air New Zealand results was a bit disappointing - even more so was the commentary after. Profit's down, demand is down, costs are on the march, capacity still buggered by engine problems. Here's the real punch in the guts for our national carrier: they won't be back to full capacity for the best of two more years. Foran confirmed it las…
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Toni Waterman: US Correspondent on the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis
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1:46A Minneapolis Catholic school's been left devastated after a gunman killed two children and injured 17 other people. He was armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, and shot through the church windows before turning a gun on himself. Annunciation Catholic School was marking their first week of school with morning mass and had highlighted their them…
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Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on rising housing affordability
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3:44It's positive news for hubs like Auckland and Wellington where housing affordability gains have been most visible. Cotality NZ’s new report finds the national value-to-income ratio reached its lowest point since mid-2019 in the June quarter, at 7.5%. One Roof Editor Owen Vaughan told Ryan Bridge buyers should target housing pockets like Auckland's …
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Arena Williams: Labour Party Commerce Person on the Government's plan to fast-track supermarkets
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3:11The Labour Party is accusing the Government of dillydallying on changes to the grocery market. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced plans to speed up the supermarket consent process. Labour Party Commerce spokesperson Arena Williams says Labour is working on a suite of changes, but she didn't reveal what they are. She told Ryan Bridge t…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 28th of August 2025, the government's fast tracking new supermarkets to boost competition in the sector, Labour's Arena Williams shares her thoughts. Figures from Cotality show house price/income ratio his back to pre-covid levels, Oneroof Editor Owen Vaughan tells Ryan why that is. T…
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Ryan Bridge: The Govt should have fast tracked supermarkets years ago
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2:12All good so far from Nicola Willis on supermarkets. She's got to the nub of the problem, which is basically red tape. Governments of all stripes, including her, have been quick to point the finger at private enterprise for high prices. And there's truth in that, but most haven't looked in the mirror like Willis did yesterday and admit it's them tha…
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Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-founder on the gender pay gap at the lowest it's ever been
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3:51Belief an improving gender pay gap is due to a weaker labour market. Stats NZ's revealed the difference in pay between women and men fell to 5.2% in the June quarter - its lowest point to date A year ago, it was 8.2%. Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart told Ryan Bridge the number will likely go back up as the economy improves and more part-time…
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Rachel Simpson: Business NZ immigration specialist on the new migrant tax rules
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3:08There’s a belief new tax rules will attract top tech talent to the country. The Government's changing the rules so migrants will only pay tax on income they actually receive. Currently new arrivals are taxed on estimated overseas income, even if that ends up being wrong. Business NZ immigration specialist Rachel Simpson told Ryan Bridge this law wo…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the new Business Investor Visa
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4:01More foreign investors could soon flock in to work hard on Kiwi businesses. The Government's new Business Investor Visa will give foreign businesspeople who invest at least $2 million into an existing Kiwi business a fast-track to residency. If a business is worth $2 million, the applicant would have to buy it, and if it's worth more, they'd have t…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 27th of August 2025, the government's introducing a new investor Visa, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his thoughts. A new Westpac report into economic conditions across the Tasman shows our growth rate may outpace Australia's in the coming years. Migrants will no …
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Ryan Bridge: The Government should go all in on Auckland
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2:15There’s a very good reason National’s talking about a revamping the major events fund - or as the PM said on Monday, stuffing the pipeline with more events. It’s the same reason you’re seeing them announce just half an hour ago they’re creating a new business investor visa - foreigners will get a fast-track to residency for chucking $2m into a Kiwi…
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Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on New Zealand's economic growth rate
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2:47New Zealand could see faster economic growth than Australia, but fewer jobs. In New Zealand, Westpac's now forecasting an economic growth rate will hit 2.4% this year, and 3.1% next year. In Australia, it's forecasting a growth rate of 2% this year, and 2.2% next year. Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod told Ryan Bridge we've been seeing more OCR cut…
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It is easy to see the Franklin stove as just an invention to improve the lives of colonial Americans. The stove, like many of Franklin's inventions, went through a series of improvements as he explored the science of heat convection and thermal dynamics. Other changes and considerations came about as Franklin changed the fuel from wood to coal. Thi…
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Return | How Turning Back Unlocks Renewal, Growth, and Success | Oracular Wisdom | David Mark Quigley
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5:00This week, the wisdom of Return reminds us that every ending is also a beginning. By turning back to what is true and essential, we find renewal, strength, and alignment with the natural cycles of life. Discover how realignment with integrity, patience, and timeliness can set the stage for lasting progress both personally and professionally.…
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Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the potential changes to banks' capital requirements
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2:48A reassurance that banking won't be much riskier even if capital rules are changed. The Reserve Bank's put out two proposals to loosen capital requirements after the government called for it. One of them is reducing minimum capital requirement for deposit takers from $30 million to $5 million. Founder of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity, Sam Stubbs to…
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James Fuller: Hnry CEO on the number of self-employed people opting out of KiwiSaver
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3:19Self-employed people are opting out of KiwiSaver, putting their retirements at risk. A new report from the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry's reveals only 44% of self-employed people actively contribute compared to 78% of employees. It shows 41% of self-employed workers don't get any government contribution. Hnry CEO James Fuller told…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 26th of August 2025, The Reserve Bank’s giving capital rules a second look, Simplicity Founder Sam Stubbs shares his thoughts. The Retirement Commission is warning that self-employed people are investing at less than half the amount into their retirement than that of employees. Univers…
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Elizabeth Rata: Auckland University Sociologist of Education on more A-grades being handed out
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3:30There's a view that NCEA has impacted how Universities grade their students. A report by the New Zealand Initiative has found the proportion of A grades has increased from 22% to 35% since 2006. It shows a dramatic rise during Covid - and can't be explained by academic improvement. Auckland University Sociologist of Education, Elizabeth Rata told R…
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At the rate it’s going, this by-election could cost Labour the real election. Peeni Henare’s popping out policies toxic to the general electorate but popular with the 10,000 odd voters he’ll need to win Tamaki Makarau. First it was bringing back the gang patches, which left middle New Zealand scratching their heads. We’ve been there, done that with…
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Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer discusses the punishment fatal road accidents involving drugs and alcohol
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2:30A clear message has been sent around driving under the influence after the jailing of a 20-year-old, who killed one of his friends in a crash. Alexander Lucas Kerr has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after his friend died, and the other was severely injured. Kerr had cannabis in his system when he crashed his car in a semi-rural part of Havel…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 25th of August 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell joins Ryan to talk about the issues with Police recruits. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Criminal Lawyer Steve Cullen shares his thoughts about where to draw the line on drug driving. Plus UK/ Europe Corresponden…
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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on new police recruits
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4:28The Police Minister says our Police force is 'world-class' after concerns were revealed about officers' preparedness. A survey of training officers released to the Herald found 55 percent feel new cops were barely or not at all well equipped with knowledge of arrest and charge procedures. Mark Mitchell says told Ryan Bridge this is about probationa…
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How many more children and pets will we tolerate being maimed and punctured to death on suburban streets before this actually gets taken seriously I’ve personally had three people in my life who who’ve been out for a walk with their wee pups, on a leash, registered for $200, poop bags in hand to do the right thing. Only to be attacked by some absol…
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Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator previews the second Rugby Championship clash against Argentina
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3:37The All Blacks are demanding a discipline improvement as they count down to the rematch against Argentina in Buenos Aires. After having the better of the penalty count nine to four in the first half of the opening win, the tally was 12 penalties a piece at fulltime. The All Blacks also copped two second half yellow cards, one of which went to centr…
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David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on first home buyers dominating the market
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3:02A notable shift in the housing market as first home buyers have the highest share of purchases in two decades. The Cotality Monthly Housing Chart shows first home buyers account for 27% of market activity in July, a 5% jump on the long-term average. It also finds existing homeowners trading up or down, remain at historically low levels. Head of Squ…
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John Wineera: Retired Lieutenant Colonel and defence expert on the new planes, helicopters, defence spend
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3:41Our defence aircraft could soon be playing cat-and-mouse with submarines following a multibillion-dollar investment. The Governments putting $2.7 billion towards two new Airbus A321 planes to replace older planes. Five Seahawk helicopters are also being bought, equipped with anti-submarine torpedo systems. Retired Lieutenant Colonel and defence exp…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 22nd of August 2025, The Government's gone shopping for some new planes and helicopters, at the tune of $2.7 billion, retired Lieutenant Colonel and security expert, Josh Wineera shares his thoughts. New data from Cotality shows people getting on the property ladder are actually at the …
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the Israeli military beginning first stages of ground offensive in Gaza
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1:49Israel's military has begun the first stages of a planned ground offensive in Gaza City, causing Palestinians to flee. It's pressing ahead with its plan to occupy the war-torn city despite international criticism. New Zealand's one of 27 countries demanding Israel give foreign media access to Gaza to cover the “unfolding humanitarian catastrophe”. …
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Ryan Bridge: I've had it with small carparks
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1:59We should all be happy, the weekend’s finally here. But there’s an issue of major national significance I need to get off my chest: I have had it with car parks so small, you couldn’t fit a shopping trolly in them. What exactly do they think we’re driving? Go-karts? No. People are buying big cars. Utes that cross the white lines. Station wagons tha…
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