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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
Andrew Dickens: The Government needs to act fast to save our engineers from leaving the country
So, the Government thinks they’re all about growth. So why in the weekend was Radio New Zealand reporting that engineering New Zealand was calling the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 February 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 18th of February, the European Union holds an emergency national security summit with top officials in…
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Andrew Dickens: The Government’s new tourism campaign targeted at Australians is a no brainer
The Government’s new tourism campaign targeted at Australians is a no brainer. A simple test is comparing how many New Zealanders have visited Australia…
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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on new campaign encouraging Australian tourists
The government has announced a new campaign for encouraging Australian's to come here for their next holiday. The campaign is being funded through the…
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Gavin Gray: UK Correspondent on an emergency summit over US-Russia peace talks, and the cat that travelled to Waterloo station
European leaders are set to gather this week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine. This comes as concerns are growing that the US is moving ahead with…
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Andrew Alderson: Sports Journalist on Super Rugby, Jannik Sinner's doping ban, Shane van Gisbergen has entering his maiden Daytona 500
Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss what happened over the weekend in sport. What has been the reaction to Jannik Sinner's three month…
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Gavin Gray: UK Correspondent on France hosting a summit to discuss the Ukraine war and European security.
The war in Ukraine is top of mind for European leaders. France is set to host a summit to discuss the situation and European security. It comes as the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 February 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday 17th February 2025, Tourism Minister Louise Upston talks about the Government's new campaign enticing…
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Andrew Dickens: The Government’s new tourism campaign targeted at Australians is a no brainer.
The Government’s new tourism campaign targeted at Australians is a no brainer. A simple test is comparing how many New Zealanders have visited Australia…
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Pip Tinning: NZ English Teachers Association President on teachers' response to the new curriculum rewrite
The troubled curriculum rewrite has hit another snag. The Ministry of Education’s new English curriculum has been described as “shambolic” by the English…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the attack on demonstrators in Munich
German officials are on high alert after an attack in Munich ahead of a big few weeks in national and global politics. It's believed 28 people —including…
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Ernie Newman: Independent grocery sector consultant says Government should be focused on breaking up the current grocery sector
It could be too little too late when it comes to encouraging a third supermarket to New Zealand. The Government's repeated the call that we need more…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 14 February 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of February 2025, the Government's hinted at a plan to encourage a third player into the grocery sector…
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Francesca Rudkin: The great supermarket talkathon continues
A lovely tease yesterday from the government, aimed at those of us still hurting at the cost of putting food in the supermarket trolley. The government wants…
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Irene Gardiner: SPADA President on the new proposal regarding changes to the TV and Screen Production industry
The Screen Producers guild —SPADA— says overall, it's pleased with proposed changes for media. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has released a discussion…
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Sarina Gibbon: Auckland Property Investors Association General Manager on the privacy rights for tenants
Tenants and landlords might not always be on the same page when it comes to privacy rights. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster's reminding tenants they…
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Keith Mawson: Egmont Seafoods owner says new fishing regulation proposals will reflect the leap in the industry's technology.
A seafood company says new fishing regulation proposals will hopefully reflect the leap in the industry's technology. The Government's wanting public…
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Francesca Rudkin: McDonald's read the room wrong trying to put a restaurant in Wānaka
There’s a Dominos and a Subway, but there will be no McDonald’s in Wānaka - at least at the currently proposed site. Yesterday, Commissioners declined to grant…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 February 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th February 2025, The fishing industry is welcoming a proposed major shake up of the Fisheries Act. Local…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Journalist on the clash between NZ Rugby and INEOS
One of New Zealand Rugby's major sponsors has found itself offside with the national body. NZR has confirmed they're launching legal action against…
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Brooke Stanley: Manaaki Rangatahi Spokesperson on Kainga Ora cracking down on rent debt
A group fighting youth homelessness says Kainga Ora's crackdown on rent debt will exacerbate housing insecurity. The housing provider's announced it will…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Sam Kerr being found not guilty for racially harassing a police officer
An Australian football player is walking away from jail time after being accused of racially harassing a Metropolitan police officer. Sam Kerr was found not…
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Vince Cocurullo: Whangārei Mayor comments on New Zealand First's new Members Bill which seeks mandate binding local referendums on water fluoridation
The Whangārei Mayor believes more people will accept a decision around water fluoridation - if it comes from councils. New Zealand First's new Members Bill…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 February 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every…
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Francesca Rudkin: Kainga Ora's crack down on rental debt is fair
Kainga Ora is taking a step in the right direction. They have announced a tougher approach to rental debt, but they’re doing it in a fair way which hopefully…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the concerns over Trump's steel and aluminium import tariffs
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to speak with Donald Trump as tariffs loom. The US President has said he will announce a 25% import tax on…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Government making a greater push for foreign investment
A greater push for foreign investment in national infrastructure is being warmly received by the sector. The Government's unveiled plans for a two-day…
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Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on NZ First's bill to stop banks withdrawing services on an environmental basis
A banking expert believes New Zealand First's move to fine banks for withdrawing services on environmental or social grounds misunderstands the situation. MP…
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Brigette Morten: Political Commentator talks falling poll numbers for National and the coalition
The economy has set the mood for the latest political polling. Both the Taxpayers' Union Curia poll and the 1 News Verian poll show the left bloc has the…
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Andrew Dickens: Fairness has returned to high school level sport
It only took nearly twenty years to address, but high school rowing teams will no longer be able to have year 14 students in their crews. These were young…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 February 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th February 2025, Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett tells Andrew Dickens wants he wants to see…
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Andrew Alderson: England v France ruby, Warren Gatland's coaching future, and sport of the weekend
England played France in a good 'good old rugby' showdown over the weekend, beating the French side by just one point. Fans are bringing into question Warren…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on changes to visa settings
The Government is replacing the current visa settings with two new categories that will see visa settings relaxed. In a bid to encourage more foreign…
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Gavin Gray: UK Correspondent on Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania leave from Russia's electricity grid, a British couple home murder, and the auctioned-off first edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have begun to unplug from Russia's electricity grid and join the EU's network, more than three decades after leaving the Soviet…
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Ben Harlum: Sirius XM radio host on the Super Bowl
It is officially Super Bowl Sunday in the US! The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Louisiana's Superdome in New Orleans in what is to…
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Andrew Dickens: The new Minister of Transport has his head screwed on
I’d like to applaud the outbreak of common sense exhibited by the new Minister of Transport, Chris Bishop. He has decided to revisit some of the blanket speed…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 February 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Monday 10th February 2025, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges shares his thoughts on…
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Vincent McAviney: UK and Europe Correspondent says US allies are rejecting Donald Trump's plans for the US to take over the Gaza strip
US allies are broadly rejecting Donald Trump's plans for a US takeover of the Gaza strip. The US President has again doubled down on the idea, posting on…
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Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers vice-president on the calls to increase the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust funding
Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to double its funding of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust. The trust was established to encourage…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the potential deal between the Cook Islands and China
More details have been revealed about a potential deal between the Cook Islands and China. It's being reported that Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will…
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Glen Currie: Coast to Coast Race Director on the multi-sport event returning this weekend
One of the country's most iconic multi-sport events returns today. The first day of the South Islands' Coast to Coast kicks off from Kumara Beach, with…
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Andrew Dickens: When you hear deficits, that means borrowing
The last thing I did before the Waitangi day holiday was talk to Kieran McAnulty about the financial strife surrounding Kainga Ora, and it's bugged me ever…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 07 February 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th February 2025, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mike Brown is travelling to Beijing today…
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Sophie Trigger: Senior Political Reporter on the preparations ahead of Waitangi Day
The Government's announced a funding boost for Māori economic development projects on the eve of Waitangi Day. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says…
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Kieran McAnulty: Labour's housing spokesperson on the Government's new Kainga Ora plan
The opposition is criticising Kainga Ora's turnaround plan. The Government's told the landlord to focus on its core service: social housing. It's announced…
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Andrew Dickens: My theory on why the PM is avoiding Waitangi
This week it was the perennial should he or shouldn’t he go debate about the Prime Minister. Personally, I’d always go to Waitangi if I were Prime Minister…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 February 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on New Zealand's unemployment data
An economist says some groups of people will be hit harder by rising unemployment. The country's labour market data for the final quarter of 2024 will be…
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Johnny Franklin: NZ Land Search and Rescue Chief development and project officer on the increasing number of missions
An ageing population is playing into an increase in urban Land Search and Rescue missions. Over the past six months, the volunteer group's been called on 23%…
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Nathan Cooper: Waikato University Environmental Law professor on whether NZ should remain in the Paris Agreement
An environmental law professor says it wouldn't make sense to pull out of the Paris Agreement. Speaking to The Country, ACT Leader David Seymour's floated the…
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Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages broker on the number of Kiwis in arrears, upcoming OCR announcements
A mortgage broker is advising people to hedge their bets as uncertainty continues over upcoming Official Cash Rate announcements. Centrix is hoping the Reserve…
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Andrew Dickens: Give the jobs to the kids
Suddenly it’s tough to get a job. Which is amazing, because just a few years ago we had jobs for everyone and then some. Now we learn teenagers in search of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 04 February 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of February 2025, our future involvement in the Paris Agreement's up in the air, with…
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Andrew Dickens: The country is desperate for growth, the question is how?
The country is desperate to go for growth. The question is: how? We got 3 points of view over the weekend - Friday it was the turn of Matthew Hooten. His piece…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on Donald Trumps tariffs and what they mean for New Zealand
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on goods coming from Canada, Mexico and China, sparking fears of a trade war. China is facing 10% on imports…
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Matthew Hague: Lawyer on phase two of the Covid-19 Inquiry
Phase two of the Covid-19 inquiry begins today, creating space for the public to submit feedback around key decisions the New Zealand government made during…
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Andrew Alderson: Weekend Sport Wrap, Chris Wood, NFL to Oz, Lydia Ko
What happened over the weekend in sport? Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the India v England T20 match, Auckland FC's 'impressive' win…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 February 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 3 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Kara Biggs: Campaign for Wool General Manager on Kainga Ora revising their ban on wool carpets
There's confidence from the wool sector that Kainga Ora will learn the value of wool carpets. The social housing agency's back-tracking on a previous ban after…
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Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the potential impact of US tariffs on NZ exporters
New Zealand remains in the dark about Donald Trump's tariff plan, as new data shows the US has overtaken Australia as our second largest destination for…