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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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.
Episodes
- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Ryan Bridge: Paying for our ageing population
It's obvious to anyone paying attention that we don't have enough young people working to support the cost of health and Super for the elderly. This problem is…
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Darrin Bull: ADHD NZ Spokesperson on GPs being able to prescribe medication
News GPs can soon prescribe ADHD medication from the outset is being hailed as a community breakthrough. From February, GPs can offer a patient stimulant…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the rising number of kids bringing weapons to school
Teachers and principals are relying on other students to know if someone is bringing a weapon to school. Figures released under the Official Information Act…
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Henry Olsen: US Columnist on the impact of the US' strikes on Iran
The US President's received praise for his involvement in a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Both sides are claiming the other has breached the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 15th of June 2025, Trump's ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel has fallen apart…
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Gavin Grey: UK and Europe correspondent on US President Donald Trump landing in the Netherlands for his first NATO summit since 2019
US President Donald Trump has landed in the Netherlands for his first NATO summit since 2019. World leaders are gathering for the alliance meeting in The Hague…
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Ryan Bridge: The limits to freedom of expression
It's just amazing the shear breadth and diversity of things we get outraged by on any given week. Whether its Brian Tamaki, who after literally decades taking…
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Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist on the new All Blacks squad
Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named…
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Alistair Bunkall: Middle East Correspondent on Iran's attack on the US base in Qatar
Flares have lit up the sky above Doha following threats Iran would retaliate against US strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran's also reportedly launched an attack…
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Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on the potential impact of the Iran conflict on the price of oil
Iran's strikes on Qatar and Iraq have sent oil prices tumbling. Crude prices fell about 6% following the news. Analysts have been warning of steep rises if…
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Stuart Nash: Former Labour Cabinet Minister on golden visas taking off
There's no downside to New Zealand's latest 'golden visa' scheme, according to a former Labour Cabinet Minister. The Government's confirmed almost 200…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 24th of June 2025, the golden Visa scheme has taken off former Labour cabinet minister Stuart…
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Ryan Bridge: Investment is about attractive offers
A couple of investment-related revelations from the Government this week proves a couple of basic points about business: you've got to sell something people…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 June 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 23 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Judith Collins: Defence Minister on sending defence force plane to the Middle East
A Defence Force team is heading to the Middle East, ready to assist an estimated 180 Kiwis spread between Iran and Israel. Defence Minister Judith Collins…
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Ryan Bridge: Were the US strikes on Iran really a success?
So we now know the Americans used seven B-2 Stealth bombers to attack Iran's three nuclear sites. They used a dozen bunker-buster bombs - the first time these…
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Katie Fisher: US Correspondent on the US' involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, Republican response
Whether the United States will intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict remains up in the air. President Donald Trump says he 'may' or 'may not' order American…
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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Travel Authority for Chinese visitors
From November, transiting Chinese passport holders won't need a visa to pass through New Zealand airports. They'll can instead get a New Zealand electronic…
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Dave Sweas: Dodson Group CEO on the GDP figures set to be released
An Auckland manufacturer is feeling good about the current economic position. GDP figures are due to be revealed this morning. Economists and the Reserve Bank…
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Rhema Vaithianathan: AUT Professor on 5 year census getting scrapped
The traditional census as we know it is coming to an end. Stats NZ is moving to a system using Government collected admin-data, saying the current five yearly…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 19th of June 2025, Dave Sweas CEO of Manufacturer Dodson group, joins Ryan Bridge to talk…
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Ryan Bridge: We shouldn't ignore conflict
I’m as guilty as the next Kiwi of complaining about the tyranny of distance, but the fact is we’re bloody lucky to live far across the ocean and out of harm’s…
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Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the rising optimism among business leaders
New Zealand businesses believe things are looking up, with optimism at a high. The 2degrees 2025 Shaping Business Study reveals 45% of surveyed business…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on food inflation prices increasing
Food inflation is up, rising 4.4% annually. Meat, poultry, and fish had the biggest annual increases, while butter, milk and cheese drove grocery prices…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 18th of June 2025, the Government's announced a five-year suicide prevention plan, clinical…
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Helen Buckland: Clinical Psychologist Doctor on new 5-year plan for suicide prevention
Uncertainty on the Government's action plan for suicide prevention. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey's unveiled a five-year approach for addressing high…
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Ryan Bridge: Is Run It Straight really that dangerous?
The moral outrage over Run It Straight competitions is a tricky one. As more and more young men ran at each other head-on and tried to knock each other out, as…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the Sydney kebab shop shooting
Three people have been injured in a shooting in a Sydney kebab shop. According to NSW Police, two masked gunmen walked into the shop, firing eight shots in…
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Julia Macdonald: Asia New Zealand Foundation Research and Engagement Director on more Kiwis seeing China as a threat
A new poll shows more Kiwis see China as a threat, but experts say a good economic relationship is vital. The Asia New Zealand Foundation surveyed 2,300 locals…
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Gregg Carlstrom: Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel and Iran
It's thought that as long as the United States doesn't get involved, the Iran and Israel conflict should stay contained. Tension continues to escalate between…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Tuesday 17th of June, conflict continues between Iran and Israel, Middle East Correspondent Gregg…
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Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree Director on crack down on disposable vapes starts today
Smokefree advocates are hoping a new vaping crackdown coming in today doesn't deter smokers trying to quit. The new rules include stricter advertising…
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Ryan Bridge: The economy's been a sick patient for a long time
If growth is the game we're in then the Reserve Bank should keep cutting interest rates. The problem is growth is not the game they're in. They're in the…
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Alastair Crozy: Director of the New Zealand China Council discusses new visa changes for Chinese tourists
Director of the New Zealand China Council Alastair Crozy joins Ryan Bridge to discuss a new visa for Chinese tourists. The change will allow Chinese tourists…
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Gavin Grey: Nations respond to rapidly escalating situation between Israel and Iran
More nations are responding to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. The two countries are continuing to exchange air assaults, after Israel's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 16th of June 2025, The Police Commissioner has given body cams the all clear, Police Associaiton…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Police Commissioner giving body cams the green light
The Police union is celebrating the decision to work towards rolling out body cameras - but wants it done right. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says…
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Ryan Bridge: A lot going on in the world
The Prime Minister’s jetting off on a diplomatic mission this week and he’s heading into a very undiplomatic world. Israel and Iran are going at it. Netanyahu…
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Paul Anderson: NZ Ski CEO on the opening of Queenstown's skifields tomorrow
Skifields in Queenstown have got the chair lifts turning ahead of opening day tomorrow. NZ Ski Chief Executive Paul Anderson says the Remarkables and Coronet…
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Helen Clarke: Former Prime Minister on the US reviewing AUKUS
Helen Clark says the future of the AUKUS security pact remains very uncertain. The Pentagon's reviewing the agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US to…
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Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the prison population will increasing by 36 percent by 2035
The Corrections Minister believes our prisons will be ready for an increase in demand. The Ministry of Justice expects the prison population will increase 36%…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 13th of June 2025, a report from the Ministry of Justice is predicting our prison population to…
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Ryan Bridge: Luxon's rhetoric is starting to match the reality
It’s fair to say Christopher Luxon’s had a rough run at the top. The transition from CEO to PM hasn’t been all that smooth. His approval ratings have been way…
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Tracie Shipton: VOYCE Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive says young Māori are "over-represented" in Oranga Tamariki
An Independent Children's Monitor report finds almost half the reports of concern relate to young Māori. They make up two-thirds of those in care - and more…
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Robert Patman: International relations professor on Trump's criticism of NZ
The US has criticized New Zealand for banning two Israeli Ministers. Winston Peters has decided to jump on the bandwagon with allies such as Australia and…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent discusses Trump's new "deal" with China
US Correspondent Mitch McCann talks about Trump’s new “deal” with China after China threatens to cut off the US’ supply of rare minerals. China issued these…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 12th of June 2025, Food and Fibre exports are on track to break new records, Meat Industry…
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Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association Chief Executive on food and fibre exports on track to break records
Red meat's among food and fibre exports surging in value, with revenue forecast to surpass $60 billion for the first time. The latest forecasts projects export…
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Ryan Bridge: The dial has shifted in farming and emissions
I’ve been reflecting this Fieldays week on how much the dial has shifted in farming and emissions. We had Chris Hipkins on the Herald Now programme Tuesday…
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Rhys Gardner: GFactor Edge co-founder on their VR simulators, Fieldays
Fieldays has opened at Hamilton's Mystery Creek, with 100 thousand visitors expected over the next four days. 1200 vendors will be plying their wares at the…
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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator project
Queenstown could soon be leading the world’s renewable energy future. Rewiring Aotearoa is launching the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator project to…
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Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation Executive Director on the number of drug overdose deaths nearly doubling
Drug overdose deaths have almost doubled in less than a decade and at the same time, the number of people accessing specialist help is trending downward. The…
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Ryan Bridge: Nobody wants to give more money to councils who waste it
If you're in Auckland and waking up this morning feeling poorer, it's because you are. It's because we all are. CVs down 9%, rates are up 6% at the start of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 June 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Simon Porter: Halo Sport Managing Director and Rugby Player Agent on Mark Robinson's resignation
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has stepped down from his role. Robinson has been chief executive of NZR since January 2020, and will leave NZR…
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Casey Costello: Customs Minister on the need for action to mitigate corruption in New Zealand
New Zealand's becoming more vulnerable to corruption by organised crime. An independent advisory panel's urged the Government to take immediate action. It says…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 10th of June 2025, a new report has found our corruption-free nation is at odds with evidence…
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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on government injects 13.5 million into Tourism NZ
The Government's pumping more funding into tourism marketing, with a goal of generating an extra $300 million in spending. Minister Louise Upston's announced a…
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Ryan Bridge: Serial protestors aren't helping anyone
Honestly… it’s time Greta got a grip. This is a stunt. She’s sailing on a yacht with a diesel motor, which they’ve been using because the sails haven’t been…
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Gavin Grey: Asylum seeker spending down, but not down enough
“It’s down, but it’s down not very much.” says UK Correspondent Gavin Grey in this morning’s immigration discussion with Ryan Bridge. The UK Government is…