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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.
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- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Ryan Bridge: Why ComCom's not investigating Air New Zealand
So, after all the handwringing, the complaints, the stomping of feet, the Commerce Commission's shooting down talk of an investigation into domestic airfares…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 08 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Thursday 8th of May, Glenn Dobson Drug Detection Agency CEO shares insight on a new Ministerial…
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Nathan Wallis: Parenting expert on the damage caused by social media, ban for under 16s
Social media for under 16s is being compared to the harm caused by cigarette smoking. Clear evidence shows that social media can be linked to depression and…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the unemployment rate due out today
Mixed opinions on when unemployment will reach its peak. Stats NZ data out this morning is predicted to show rates increased to around 5.2% during the March…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the papal conclave beginning tomorrow
The doors of Rome's Sistine Chapel officially lock tomorrow morning as the conclave selects a new pope. 135 cardinals from around the world will vote on a…
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Ally Kingi: Teacher aide and Union Member on the future of a pay equity deal for teacher aides may fizzle out under newly introduced Government legislation
The future of a pay equity deal for teacher aides may fizzle out under newly introduced Government legislation. The proposed law, which would lift the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 07 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 7th of May 2025, The government wants to overhaul the Gender pay equity claims process…
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Ryan Bridge: The Restore Passenger Rail protestors will be back
Bad news this morning for any productive, hard-working, and busy members of our society. The climate protesters who brought Wellington to a standstill - rush…
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Bharat Chawla: India New Zealand Business Council Chair on the beginning free trade negotiations
A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to kick-start Free Trade Agreement talks. The Prime Minister, along with several other ministers…
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Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on the decline in livestock numbers
A tough winter ahead for meat processing plants as livestock numbers continue to decline. Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Labor winning the election, Albanese's talk with Trump
The Australian Prime Minister's confirmed he's had a 'warm and positive' chat with US President Donald Trump. Anthony Albanese's Labor Party has swept back…
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Tania Burt: Northland Inc Head of Destination on tourism organisations teaming up to shine a light on its tourism offerings
Tourism organisations from across the North Island are teaming up to shine a light on its tourism offerings. Fifteen operators including Tātaki Auckland…
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Ryan Bridge: The ultimate scandal
Disclaimer: Satire On the news last night, it was nothing but scandal. Scandal. Scandal. I don’t think I’ve seen political misconduct of this magnitude since…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 06 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 6th of May 2025, A Government delegation has landed in New Delhi for the first round of talks…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on two counter terrorism investigations in the UK and thousands of people at risk of losing hot water
Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism UK police investigations. Five people were arrested at various locations around England on…
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Lesley Yeomans: Australian Prime Minister on Anthony Albanese's election win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been re-elected for a second term after Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton. Dutton not only failed to unseat…
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Andrew Alderson: Sports Contributor on Liam Lawson's Miami Grand Prix race, the world snooker championship and the Warriors over the weekend
Liam Lawson has been handed a five-second time penalty and has therefore lost his points finish from Formula One‘s Miami Grand Prix sprint race. After…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 5 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning…
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Judith Collins: Defence Minister on funding announced for new Defence Force helicopters
The Defence Minister is tight-lipped over whether a major investment in the military, will mean better pay for frontline troops. Defence contractors will be…
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Ryan Bridge: world voters are picking certainty at best
No doubt Donald Trump's brand is dicey at home at best but globally, the world has watched on with a mix of amusement and feigned concern. These results out of…
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Zali Steggall: Independent member for Warringah ahead of the Australian Election
The balance of power seems to be shifting in Australian politics. There was a shock U-turn in the polls ahead of the election, with Anthony Albanese and the…
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Mike Sabin: Former detective and anti-meth advocate on the need for preventative action
New figures on meth-use are prompting calls for more preventive action. Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past…
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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on David Seymour's call to limit government ministers
Act Leader David Seymour's taken aim at the size of government. He's calling for a limit on the number of ministers, with no ministers outside cabinet, and no…
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Ryan Bridge: Don't underestimate the Trump Bump
Alright it's time for Friday confessional. With the Pope passing away, all this focus on Catholicism's got me feeling repentant. There are two things I…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning…
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Neil Edmond: MoneyTime CEO on the new financial literacy curriculum in schools
The Government's ensuring financial education is central to a refreshed school social sciences curriculum. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced it…
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Katie Ben: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists President on the senior doctors strike
About five-thousand senior doctors are striking until midnight in a bid to get more of them on the roster. This comes after eight months of failed negotiations…
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Winston Peters: Rail Minister on the impact of KiwiRail reducing its Interislander fleet to two
The Rail Minister says any supply chain interruptions caused by the Interislander reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet can be handled. Aratere will be retired…
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Ryan Bridge: The ticking time bomb in Mark Mitchell's lap
Mark Mitchell, he's got a bit on his plate at the moment. He'll be happy with the score he got from Audrey Young in her ranking of ministers for midterm, but I…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 01 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on the preview of the 2025 Budget
The Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget 2025 cake, revealing $1.3 billion in…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the major blackout that impacted Spain, Portugal, and parts of France
Chaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout. Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to an issue with the grid, originating…
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Nick Harper: Political Analyst on Mark Carney winning the Canadian Election
Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night. The win means he'll continue to…
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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO talks growing number of reports of concern to Oranga Tamariki
A children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for…
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Ryan Bridge: Budget 2025 will be frugal, but will Budget 2026?
You can’t say we weren’t warned Nicola Willis would be taking to government spending like a butcher to a fresh carcass. She’s been saying it for months…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30 April 2025, numbers revealed this morning show more 1,300 children are waiting to be assigned a social…
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Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the changes to builder certifications and inspections
A thumbs-up from the building industry over changes to certifications and inspections. The Government will be letting approved builders, plumbers, and…
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Rachel Barker: Plastics New Zealand CEO on the strategies for minimising plastic waste
A belief there's hope to solving New Zealand's plastic waste problem. Plastics New Zealand has released two reports with strategies for minimising plastic…
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Andrew Little: Former Labour Leader on his bid for Wellington Mayor, Tory Whanau bowing out
Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour…
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Ryan Bridge: Flying will always be expensive in regional NZ
Here we go again with the whinge fest about Air New Zealand's prices. I get it. I try book the same flights as everybody else and when you're trying to fly…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 29 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29 April 2025, Tory Whanau has given up her bid to be re-elected Wellington's Mayor. Ryan Bridge got…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on a counterterrorism investigation after a crossbow attack in Leeds, Marks and Spencer's struggling after a cyber-attack, and Liverpool winning the Premier League
Three people have been taken to hospital after they were found injured in Leeds. Among them is a 38-year-old suspected attacker who is thought to have caused…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB sports editor on Auckland FC win, Warriors in Christchurch and Super Rugby - Weekend Wrap
Auckland FC have officially claimed the Premier's Plate after Melbourne City drew with Adelaide United. The Auckland team beat Perth Glory 1-0 at home…
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Kirsten Corson: Chair of Drive Electric on the Government's latest push to have more public EV chargers missing the point
The Government's planning to build thousands of EV chargers by 2030. Using a concessionary loan scheme to do it, the Government will use a private-public…
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Jo McKenna: Rome Correspondent discusses the upcoming conclave to select new Pope
Discussions around the next Pope are heating up. Eighty-eight year old Pope Francis has been laid to rest after a funeral in front of St Peter's Basilica in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 28 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday 28 April 2025, Rome Correspondent Jo McKenna talks Ryan Bridge through what to expect as the Vatican prepares…
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Ryan Bridge: Churches risk coming across hypocritical
There was a priest on the news last night talking about homeless people the cost of buying a house in New Zealand. This priest, who was all dressed up in his…
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Oskar Howell: Tech Commentator on the rising use of generative AI in the workplace
New Zealand workers seem to be embracing Gen AI in the workplace. New research from Robert Half finds 91% of workers are using AI tools to help with their day…
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Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO on the modelling for the FamilyBoost payment being incorrect
It comes as no surprise to some the Government got the number of families eligible for the full FamilyBoost payment wrong. New data shows 249 families have…
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Francesca Rudkin: Let China and the US sort it out
Sometimes being the grown up in the room is deeply unfulfilling, pragmatic, sensible. Considering consequences, taking a long-term view, they're all good…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24 April 2025, Early Childhood CEO Kathy Wolfe joins Francesca Rudkin to discuss concern the sector reform…
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Scott Simpson: Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs on new protections requiring banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000
A 24/7 reporting channel is just one of the new anti-scamming measures banks are implementing. The suite of consumer protections will be rolled out this year…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the meeting between Christopher Luxon and Keir Starmer
Christopher Luxon and Sir Keir Starmer have reaffirmed the close ties between New Zealand and the UK. Luxon says the relationship between the two countries is…
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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on the impact of Trump's tariffs on bookings in the US division
One of the first locally listed companies is seeing the impact of Trump’s tariffs. Tourism Holdings Limited has seen a dramatic slowdown in bookings by its US…
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Ro Edge: Save Women's Sport Australasia NZ Spokesperson on NZ First's bill aiming to legally define gender
New Zealand’s new bill is finding support from a women’s sport advocacy group. The new bill wants to codify sex-based language, defining a woman as an “adult…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on funeral for Pope Francis confirmed by the Vatican
Some of the world's most influential people will be making their way to Rome to farewell the late Pope Francis. The Head of the Catholic Church died aged 88 on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23 April 2025, geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller discusses the overnight meeting between Prime Minister…
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Francesca Rudkin: We have control of our notifications
There has been a clever marketing campaign from 2degrees this week. The telco has released the results of a study it commissioned into the impact mobile phones…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter talks the Warriors, Super Rugby, Formula 1
The Easter weekend hosted a fair bit of sport, and Elliott Smith joined Francesca Rudkin to delve into the wins, losses, and major players. They discussed the…
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Ernie Newman: Grocery Policy Expert on Costco's possible expansion to Wellington and Christchurch
Costco is assessing its options for a potential expansion. The US big box retail chain has seen a sharp rise in membership and revenue since opening in…