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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 BridgeFull Show Podcast: 31 January 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 January. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Matt Reid: Barnardos Chief Executive on helpline funding reversal
Children's Minister Karen Chhour has reversed an Oranga Tamariki decision to pull funding from the Barnardos helpline. It comes after Oranga Tamariki providers…
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Andrew Dickens: The cautious political answer Christopher Luxon gave on privatisation
So the word of the week was privatisation. It became a debate because David Seymour said we should do it now in his state of the nation speech on Monday. So…
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Parul Sood: Auckland Council Deputy Director of Resilience and Infrastructure on e-waste in rubbish bins
Auckland Council's sounding the alarm over a spike in rubbish-truck fires this month. It says more and more risky batteries and battery-powered devices are…
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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers banking spokesperson on banks' climate informed decisions
Competition is being touted as a possible answer to banks' climate informed decisions. NZ First Minister Shane Jones has spoken out against several banks'…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 January 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 30th of January. The government is lowering speed limits across the country…
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Glenn Koorey: Viastrada Certified Safe System Assessor on government increasing speed limits
The Government has announced the reversal of speed limit reductions on a large number of New Zealand roads, including many in the northern regions of the…
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Andrew Dickens: Why the plan for a new Waikato medical school might not work
It's beggars belief these days when we report that it's hard to make money in a GP practice and that we don't have enough doctors. Primary medical care is the…
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Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on the UK's population being expected to increase over next 7 years
The UK’s population is set to skyrocket. Net migration is expected to increase the population to 72.5 million in the next seven years – an addition of almost…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on DeepSeek and its impact on the stock market
Tech stocks have been taking a hammering after the debut of DeepSeek. The Chinese tech firm has created a budget AI model said to be cheaper and more efficient…
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Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the shipping collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Gemini
Wondering when a shipment will turn up in New Zealand may hopefully be a thing of the past. A collaboration has been announced between two of the world's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 29 January 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 28th of January. People on the visitor visa will be allowed to work remotely while in New Zealand in an…
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Andrew Dickens: Why New Zealanders love and loathe Donald Trump
I’ve been watching a lot of the late night shows this week from America on YouTube. Fallon, Kimmel and Colbert, all of them have used the same joke - “oh my…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on asset sales
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has suggested National may take asset sales to the next election but denies there are any immediate plans for a sell-off…
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Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation and Super Fund expert on the recommended savings for retirees
An expert is backing a recent recommendation that retirees need a decent amount of money to top up their superannuation. New Expenditure Guidelines have found…
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Julie Chapman: KidsCan CEO on the increasing number of schools requesting financial assistance for families
The leader of a kids charity says it's a bleak situation for some families heading into the school year. KidsCan, which offers schools help with uniforms and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 28 January 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 28th of January. People on the visitor visa will be allowed to work remotely while in New Zealand in an…
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Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council Chief Executive on changes to the visitor visa allowing people to work remotely while on holiday
Tourists in Aotearoa on the visitor visa will soon be able to work remotely while here. The change is targeting 'digital nomads', people employed by overseas…
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Roman Travers: Schmoosing the Hollywood executives should be a higher priority than fiddling with our immigration policies
It’s great to see the coalition government looking at every way possible in order to maximize the New Zealand economy. Yesterday, a bunch of important…
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Grant McCallum: Northland MP on the Mangawhai tornado, clean up effort
At least 50 properties have been damaged in Mangawhai following the tornado that ripped through the Northland town over the weekend. Two people were taken to…
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Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on Heathrow's new runway, and the storm that continues to threaten the UK and Ireland
Europe's busiest airport may be adding a new wing, as the Chancellor suggests the possibility of a third runway at Heathrow. An announcement is expected next…
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Elliott Smith: Sports editor on the Australian Open finals, Auckland FC win and the Breakers out of playoff contention
The Australian Open finals saw the women's world number one beaten, and Italian Jannik Sinner take home the men's division prize. Auckland FC have secured yet…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 January 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday the 27th of January. Northland MP Grant McCallum has the latest on the Mangawhai tornado. The start of 80…
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Lady Tureiti Moxon: Managing Director of Te Kōhao Health on Treaty Principles Bill hearing
Oral hearings for the treaty principles bill get underway today, marking the start of 80 hours worth of hearings over the course of a month. Author of the bill…
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Roman Travers: Hungry kids falling behind at school - maybe we need to stop blaming our curriculum
Although the school holidays are still in full swing, that doesn’t mean that the country’s children are getting the food they need at home. New Zealand…
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Lucy Stewart: New Zealand Association of Scientists Co-President on the changes to the science sector
There’s scepticism over the Government's major changes to the science sector. Seven crown research institutes be merged into three public research…
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Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Mayor on the Government's ambitions to attract more tourists
One of our largest hotspots backs efforts to bring in more visitors – on one condition. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis is hoping to attract more…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the sentencing of Axel Rudakubana for the killing of three children at a Taylor Swift themed dance class
The 18-year-old killer of three UK girls at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport last year is unlikely to ever be released from prison. Axel…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 January 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 24 January. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Francesca Rudkin: Luxon's State of the Nation speech sounded like he’s found his groove
If you didn’t pick up on Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nations speech yesterday, the Prime Minister is looking to grow the economy, because the country…
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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on Luxon's new foreign investment agency
During his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a new foreign investment agency with the aim of driving more overseas revenue…
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Mike Blackburn: Construction Analyst on the boom in housing consents and construction in Canterbury
Internal migration is driving a boom in Canterbury housing construction. The region's councils consented around 6,500 homes in the past year – a fifth of the…
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Brigitte Morten: Political commentator ahead of the State of the Nation address
A political commentator says people shouldn't expect any big ticket policy announcements from the Prime Minister's State of the Nation address this afternoon…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the legal action against Donald Trump for his order blocking birthright citizenship
Donald Trump is once again facing legal action, this time over his immigration plans. The US President is wanting to stop issuing citizenship documents for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 January 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 23rd of January. Inflation has settled at 2.2% for the year to December, matching…
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Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on inflation remaining flat
Annual inflation has remained at 2.2% for the year to December according to the latest update from Stats NZ. It's slightly above what the Reserve Bank had…
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Francesca Rudkin: The Ruapehu District needs the Chateau to be saved
I am so pleased to see NZ Herald Business Journalist Kate McNamara continue to write about the woes in the Ruapehu District. Why? Because the Ruapehu region…
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Gail Downey: Europe Correspondent on the blaze at the Grand Karla hotel in Bolo, Turkey
Almost 70 people have been killed in a fire at a Turkish ski resort. The 12 storey Grand Karla hotel in Bolo was engulfed in flames in the early hours of the…
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Nick Harper: US Correspondent on the response to Donald Trump's policy changes
Donald Trump's sweeping changes to US policy are already garnering pushback. Trump's immediately begun wielding his new presidential powers, signing off 26…
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Pete Wilkinson: Lumsden's Northern Southland College Principal on the nationwide shortage of secondary school teachers
A principal says schools across the country are struggling to fill teaching roles. More than 400 principal and teaching roles are currently being advertised in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 January 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 21st of January. Donald Trump has been ssworn in as President for his second term…
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Christina Leung: NZIER Deputy Chief Executive talks inflation forecast ahead of Q4 release
Stats NZ will release Consumer Price Index inflation numbers for quarter four on Wednesday, and economists are predicting it will be within the Reserve Banks's…
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Francesca Rudkin: Love it or hate it, AI is going to be part of our lives
There is a lot going on in the world this week. This Friday The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences provides some lighthearted relief from the world's…
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Cassie Jefferies: Professional Dog Walkers' Association on Auckland Council's proposed changes to dog walking regulations
Professional dog walkers say proposed Auckland Council changes will impact their services. The council's looking at limiting the number of dogs people can walk…
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Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on 21% of piped water being lost in the country's water infrastructure
There are pleas for more investment in the country's water infrastructure. Otago University research shows 21% of piped water is being lost – in comparison…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 21 January 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 21st of January. Donald Trump has been sworn in as President for his second term…
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Francesca Rudkin: Washington D.C. has always been about power, but now it’s just as much about money
Well, it’s a big day in the United States today - and in Panama, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and the many countries who are going to feel the weight of…
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Sean Trende: Real Clear Politics Senior Election Analyst talks what to expect from Donald Trump's presidency
Donald Trump has been inaugurated President for the second time. It's the first time since 1893 a president has been sworn in for a second non-consecutive…
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Gail Downey: UK and Europe Correspondent on the release of hostages and the reality of a ceasefire
Following last minute strikes over Gaza and a three-hour long delay, an Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun. Israel is expecting to receive 33 hostages from Hamas…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new Economic Growth Portfolio, and what she is bringing to her new role
Nicola Willis will pick up a new role with a new name in the Economic Growth Portfolio - formerly the Economic Development Portfolio occupied by Melissa Lee…
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Elliott Smith: Sports reporter on Sail GP, the Australian Open, and Auckland FC swinging back into action.
The Black Foil's finished fourth in front of a home crowd in the Sail GP over the weekend. Beat out by our rivals across the Tasman, Australia's Tom Slingsby…
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Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio's former chief of staff on Donald Trumps inauguration, threatening weather and what to expect on day one
The stage is set for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. In less than 24 hours he will be sworn in as the 47th United States President, however…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 January 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Monday the 20th of January. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reshuffled his cabinet with…
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Nicola Willis: Minister for Economic Growth on new portfolio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a series of changes to his cabinet for the new year. Melissa Lee has been demoted from his ministerial team, taking…
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Francesca Rudkin: Health is a priority in National's Ministerial reshuffle
Like many of us over the summer, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon used his downtime to reflect on the year that had been, and like many of us put together his…
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Best of 2024: Ryan Bridge - Why are we paying $80 a year for a bin no one uses?
According to the group who are upset about the monopoly-duopoly that's happening in our grocery sector, you could save, at most per person, about $74 per year…
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Best of 2024: Ryan Bridge - Thank you to David Seymour and Big Pharma
I've got an amazing wonder drug to tell you about New Zealand, and it saved me in the last couple of weeks. People are talking about it from top of the country…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the sentencing of the men involved in France's mass rape trial
Guilty verdicts have been reached in France's mass rape trial. Dominique Pelicot's been jailed for 20 years after drugging and raping his wife Gisele and…
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Danu Abeysuriya: Rush Digital founder on the new measures from the Government, private sector to combat text scams
The Government's teaming up with the private sector to get on top of text scams. When people report scam texts as junk on some phones, text messages will soon…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on the latest GDP figures putting New Zealand into a recession
Stabilising the economy is not as simple as investing more. Stats NZ figures out yesterday show GDP fell 1% in the three months to September. They also revised…