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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: 05 December 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 5th of December. Nearly one in four beneficaries are being paid incorrectly when the…
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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Minister for Agriculture on possible new methane targets
A government appointed scientific panel has found that by reducing our methane emissions to 24% by 2050 we would meet the goal of not seeing additional warming…
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Ryan Bridge: Should the government buy NZ made, even if it costs us more?
That's basically the question you've got to ask yourself after the latest wool snub. This time it was Kāinga Ora saying no to Kiwi made woollen carpet for…
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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on Sevu Reece's discharge without conviction for wilful damage
All Black Sevu Reece has avoided conviction a second time after damaging a Christchurch property. The 27-year-old crashed a car into a garage door after being…
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Damian Light: Howick Local Board Chair on Auckland Transport losing its transport policy and planning powers
There's hopes a shakeup at Auckland Transport will bring more democratic decisions. The council will now take control of transport policy and planning, as well…
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Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the deficit figures for Health NZ
The former Health New Zealand chair says a lot of the estimate issues we're seeing carry over from the DHBs. The health service has reported a $1.1 billion…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 04 December 2024
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4 December. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Ryan Bridge: Will we ever have enough money to spend on health?
Here's a question for you this morning - How much will ever be enough to spend on health? The answer is there will never be enough, so you got to make do with…
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Chris Finlayson: Former Treaty Negotiations Minister on the Supreme Court allowing an appeal regarding customary marine titles
It was a landmark judgement on a more than 20-year court saga surrounding Māori customary rights to the foreshore and seabed. The Supreme Court's allowing an…
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Paul Goulter: Nurses' Organisation CEO on the strike action taking place today
The nurses’ union is confident today's strike won't negatively impact patients. Bargaining between the Nurses Organisation and Health New Zealand is…
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor talks benefit numbers increasing, impact on the regions
More targeted support is on the way for beneficiaries on the jobseeker benefit, but questions have been raised about punishing people who don't move for jobs…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 December 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 3rd of December. More people are joining the jobseeker benefit, making the government's…
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Ryan Bridge: Nobody is above the law, until they are
Why do Americans keep saying nobody is above the law and then repeatedly showing us some blatantly are. Biden tweeted during the campaign "nobody is above the…
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Adam Cooper: Newstalk ZB Sport Wellington reader on Black Caps vs England, Qatar Grand Prix
The Black Caps have got their summer off on the wrong foot, after losing to England by eight wickets in the first test in Christchurch. Their efforts were…
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Masterchef host Gregg Wallace stepping back amid sexual comment allegations
British broadcaster Gregg Wallace has stepped back from presenting Masterchef as allegations of sexual comments surface. There's been 13 complaints from staff…
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Dan Boulton: Silver Ferns Farms chief executive says he's still unsure if meat sector will be affected by Trump tariffs
Cautious optimism from the meat sector as it braces for the impact of a US presidency change. Donald Trump's campaigned on tariffs of up to 20 percent on all…
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Stuart Nash: Former Labour MP says he has no doubt Chris Hipkins will continue to lead the party into the 2026 election
An ex-Labour Party high-flyer is confident Chris Hipkins will continue to lead the party. Labour's conference over the weekend came with a vow not to join…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 December 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of December. Labour has held its annual conference, leader Chris Hipkins says the…
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Ryan Bridge: Labour lost the country's trust, can they get it back?
Politics is largely about trust. When you break it down to its most simple terms, it's about trust. If you see a bloke or a woman on the telly trying to get…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Group Retail Managing director on Black Friday deals
Retailers across the country are gearing up for an influx of customers keen to get their hands on some Black Friday sales. First Retal Group managing director…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on New Zealand's sanctions for weapon suppliers for Russia, the drone attack on Ukraine's power grid
There’s more sanctions from New Zealand for those involved in Russia's war with Ukraine. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced sanctions targeting…
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Darran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair says higher revenue targets will hike public transport fare prices
Public transport leaders say increasing fares is counter productive. NZTA's ordering councils take a higher revenue share from users and agree to new targets…
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Lady Deborah Chambers: Trust Litigation and Relationship Property Lawyer on the need for an apology for measures undertaken during Covid
There's a belief an apology is due over some Government measures undertaken during our pandemic response. Phase One of the Royal Commission Inquiry has…
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Ryan Bridge: The Covid-19 inquiry - the verdict is in
This Covid phase one report – the verdict is in, and it's pretty much ‘guilty your honour’. Fine to begin with, and then they as the single podium of truth…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 29 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of November, the first phase of the Royal Commission into our pandemic response is out…
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Matthew Hague: Lawyer on the impact of the Covid Inquiry findings on current legal cases
There's a belief the latest covid Royal Commission findings may provide assistance to current legal issues. The first phase of the Inquiry into the pandemic…
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Steve Taylor: Water Services Authority Head of Operations on the slightly higher levels of arsenic in the Waikato river
The Water Services Authority says they are expecting further results around arsenic levels in the Waikato River this morning. An elevated level of arsenic has…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reacts to OCR being cut 50 points, talks growth
The Finance Minister's playing down expectations of a surplus, ahead of Treasury's opening of the books next month. The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate…
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Ryan Bridge: When will our economy come out of its hangover?
The US economy is just humming along at the moment, isn't it? 2.8% is their lucky number this morning. 2.8% annualised GDP for the September quarter. Better…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 28 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 28th of November. The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points…
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Kay Oliver: UK Correspondent on the conflict between the Tories and Labour over unemployment plans
The UK’s Tory party is accusing Labour of stealing their ideas around unemployment resolution. Labour MP Liz Kendall says that her party intends on generating…
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Michael Barnett: Former Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the death of Nikki Kaye
Nikki Kaye is being remembered as a strong voice for the Auckland Central electorate. She died on Saturday aged 44 from cancer. Kaye served as Auckland Central…
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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the predicted cuts to the OCR
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the Official Cash Rate today from 4.75% to 4.25%. It was cut by the same margin in October. ANZ's already cutting…
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Ryan Bridge: The issue with paper bags
I paid 40 cents for a paper bag while shopping at my local supermarket the other week. 40 cents. Remember when they used to cost 10 cents? Back in the day when…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of November, 25, 50 or 75 points? All are on the table as the Reserve Bank decides…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the announcement of a 24/7 police station in Auckland CBD
Businesses say the new Central Auckland Police base is a positive step towards improving the city's safety. The new Federal Street station will be close to…
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Luke Bradford: Royal College of GPs Medical Director on referrals not making it onto medical waitlists
Some patients in need of hospital treatment aren't even making it to the waitlist. A letter obtained by RNZ reveals some referrals from an orthopaedic clinic…
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Patrick Gale: Rangitoto College Principal on the issues with NCEA Level 1
The Education Review Office is recommending NCEA Level 1 be reformed. Its review found it's not a fair or reliable measure of knowledge and skills, and around…
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Ryan Bridge: The new Auckland police station won't magically solve all of our problems
Don't get me wrong, a new police station in central Auckland is good news, as were recent stats showing crime in the city is way down, but where are all the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of November, The Education Review Office says NCEA Level 1 is not a fair or reliable…
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Storm Bert continuing to lash parts of the UK
Deadly Storm Bert is continuing to lash parts of the UK. Snow's fallen across Scotland and parts of northern and central England -- and heavy rain's hit…
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Andrew Alderson: Max Verstappen's Formula 1 dominance, All Blacks haka steals headlines, Black Foils' flying start to SailGP
Max Verstappen has hit the jackpot in Las Vegas with his fourth consecutive Formula 1 Driver’s Championship, but Liam Lawson left Sin City empty-handed after…
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Ryan Bridge: A few questions about the plastic bag ban
Remember the excitement, the pride at being first, the proclamations of cleaning up our world and making it better for tomorrow. I'm talking about the single…
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Letitia Harding: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation chief executive on new stats around high school student vaping rates
Vaping rates are dropping across younger school students, but it's on the rise among senior students. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation survey finds 12…
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Billie Moore: Airports Association chief executive says gangs trafficking drugs from smaller centres is a regularly raised concern
Gangs are taking advantage of relaxed regional airport security screenings. Stuff reports they're travelling between New Zealand's smaller centres to traffic…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 November 2024
Morning! Early Edition podcast blurb and editorial from the show this morning below. On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the…
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZ Inc Managing Director on the US Business Summit, tariffs
New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced. The US Business Summit is taking place in Auckland…
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Toby Adams: Hauraki District Mayor on the need for more ways to raise revenue for councils
Councils are putting a range of ideas on the table to raise revenue, as they push back against the idea of a cap on rates rises. Rates shot up by an average of…
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Ryan Bridge: I trust police to make the call around regular arming
Almost 70% of cops want to be armed, and I say who the hell are we to get in their way? The new Commissioner has come in, and he's been more gung ho on this…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the claims that Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into Ukraine
Ukraine is claiming Russia's launched a missile with greater range into one of its cities. It's claiming an intercontinental ballistic missile has been used…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 22nd of November, the US Business Summit is on in Auckland today, and Donald Trump's second…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on JD Vance's efforts to bolster support for Donald Trump's cabinet picks
JD Vance is facing a tricky task on Capitol Hill. The vice president-elect has arrived at the Capitol to shore up support for Trump’s controversial cabinet…
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Paul Basham: Police Assistant Commissioner on the increased reports of gang insignia before the ban came into effect
Police hope an increased focus on gang activity will pay dividends. The gang patch ban has been in force since midnight. Police Assistant Commissioner Paul…
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Dave Tilton: Temporary Traffic Management Chair on NZ Transport's $800 million spend
There's little doubt there's unnecessary spend at the Transport Agency. The Transport Minister's called NZTA's costs eye-watering and excessive, after…
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair says the rising electricity costs will impact industrial manufacturers more significantly
Households and businesses are set to face higher electricity bills. The Commerce Commission estimates the average household's monthly electricity bill will…
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Ryan Bridge: Is the patch ban going to solve the underlaying causes of gang crime?
Everyone hates gangs. Unless you're in them, you hate them because they intimidate, they cause misery, they beat their wives, they do all sorts of awful…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 21 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of November, gang patches are now banned in public. Are police ready to enforce the…
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Ryan Bridge: The hīkoi was a good example of democracy working
Democracy is a delicate and fragile thing, and yesterday's protest was a good example of it working. People oppose something, they protest peacefully…
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James Smith: National Road Carriers Policy & Advocacy Manager on Desert Road closing for two months
Freight carriers agree upcoming State Highway 1 repairs are necessary. The Desert Road in the Central North Island is shutting to traffic between Tūrangi and…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the European countries accusing Russia of sabotage
Many European countries are accusing Russia of sabotage after the cutting of two communication cables under the Baltic Sea. One of the cables links Finland and…