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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
Duncan Bridgeman: NZME Managing Editor expresses his concerns with economic growth in the business community
Mood of the boardroom survey, more than 100 of our top business leaders have had their say on the government, its ministers and the economy today. CEOs ranked…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent tells us about US Ports major strike and how it impacts NZ
Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike Tuesday against the nation’s East and Gulf Coast ports. They are…
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Ryan Bridge: The hysteria over Casey Costello's handling of smoking
The real proof will be in the pudding – if smoking rates come down, does it matter how she did it? If it was a non-tobacco company getting a tax cut to provide…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 3 October 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3rd of October, Air NZ has made more cuts to regional flights, and we still don't have a…
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Habib Baar: Beirutreport.com Journalist and founder believes Israel has no incentive to stop
Iran has sent up to 350 missiles and drones into Israel, setting off the sound of explosions and sirens. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan…
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James Mackenzie: Reuters Bureau Chief for Israel and Palestine on the ground invasion in Lebanon and missile attacks on Israel
Tensions in the Middle East are on a knife's edge in the aftermath of Iran's barrage of missiles on Israel. The Israeli defence force says there's been no…
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Brian Cox: Bioenergy Association Chief Executive comments on the Bio-refinery at the Marsden Point Energy Precinct proposal
A new Bio-Refinery at the Marsden Point Energy Precinct is being proposed. Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited announces it has entered into a conditional…
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Danielle McLaughlin: US Political Commentator ahead of the vice presidential debate
JD Vance and Tim Walz are set to do battle for what looks to be the final debate of this US presidential election. The vice-presidential candidates will meet…
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Ryan Bridge: Businesses are the forgotten victims of the capital gains debate
So Luxon is back in the news. Bryce Edwards written a piece saying our members of parliament own 2.3 homes per MP - more than most of us. Jacinda made $330,000…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 2 October 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of October, Iran has started firing missiles towards Israel with the iron dome…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 01 October 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 1st of October, The Government has released its action plan for the fourth quarter of the…
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Simon Court: Secretary to the Minister for RMA shares that infrastructure will be the new focus in the next quarterly plan
The Government's moving into its next quarterly plan - with infrastructure the focus. It achieved 39 of its 40 goals in the third quarter - largely targeting…
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Ryan Bridge: Why have we designated Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist entity, but not the political wing?
The Government's refusing to say if it will designate Hezbollah's political wing as a terrorist entity. In a statement to Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, our…
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Bruce Weir: Saddleback Planning and Urban Design Designer on the call for the RMA replacement to stop people building in "dumb places"
There's a debate over who should be responsible for the consequences of building in high-risk areas. The Insurance Council is asking the Government to ensure…
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Chami Abeysinghe: Great South CEO on the removal of the direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill
Air New Zealand's direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill will soon be no more. It's being scrapped, with its last service in mid-January. Great…
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Ryan Bridge: It's not just Dunedin, it's everywhere
Grumbling and discontent in regional New Zealand is growing louder and louder, and Wellington ought to pay attention. The latest was in Dunedin. 35,0000 locals…
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Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive on changes to consenting process
Big changes to consenting processes could be on the way. Currently, 67 building consent authorities receive and approve consents – with each one taking a…
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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on Austria's general election and UK public inquiry into Salisbury poisonings
Austria’s general election could see the far-right opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) top the polls for the first time as voters head out to cast their ballot. The…
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Adam Cooper: ZB Sports on Silver Ferns, Black Caps, All Blacks
ZB Sports Adam Cooper joins Ryan Bridge to recap the weekend in sport. The Silver Ferns faced a series-opening 59-58 loss to the England Roses. The Taini…
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Dr Leon Goldsmith: Otago University Professor for Middle Eastern and Comparative Politics on Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Fears of major escalation in the Middle East are high after Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Otago University Professor for Middle…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of September. Big changes could be on the way for the building industry with an…
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Phillip Duncan: WeatherWatch head forecaster on NIWA acquiring MetService
A weather expert says creating one state weather forecasting system is the right decision. The Government's announced it's agreed in-principle to NIWA…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby previews the second Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington
The All Blacks kept their grip on the Bledisloe Cup last week, beating the Wallabies 31-28 in Sydney. However, they still have another test to play, the second…
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Lynda Stuart: May Road Primary School Principal on the new attendance and teacher-only day policies
An Auckland principal says teaching isn't a job, it's a service. The Government's instructing schools to have Stepped Attendance Response plans by 2026. It's…
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Ryan Bridge: Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session
Thank God the UN General Assembly is underway in New York. Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session. I've been to one of these before, back when…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour is cracking down on school attendance as new numbers show…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on the report discussing the long-term spending demands for infrastructure
{"markup":" New Zealand is being recommended to find a long-term vision for its infrastructure. \n The Infrastructure Commission's released a new report on…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's warning against potential assassination attempts
Donald Trump says an attack on a former President is a death wish for the attacker. The former president's campaign team claims he's been briefed on a…
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Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University Nutrition Expert on the push for New Zealand to follow England in combating obesity rates
There’s been a push for New Zealand to follow England's lead in combating obesity rates. NHS figures suggest England's turned the tide on rising obesity rates…
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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses a capital gains tax, cost of living, UK visit
Chris Hipkins is doubling down on the idea of a shake-up to the tax system. ANZ boss Antonia Watson says the "time has arrived" for a capital gains tax. Both…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of September, Chris Hipkins joins the show from the UK where he met the new Labour…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the Swedish authorities accusing Iranian Intelligence of sending a hacked mass text
Swedish authorities have accused Iranian intelligence of hacking into a text messaging service last year. In 2023, several individuals in Sweden set fire to…
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Gary Froggatt: Tramways Union President on the new measures to increase safety for public transport workers
There’s relief from the bus drivers union as the Government announces new measures to improve workplace safety. It includes new aggravating factors in…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the results of Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial
There's a suggestion facial recognition isn't the sole factor behind a drop in supermarket retail crime. Foodstuffs North Island —which owns Pak'n'Save and New…
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Stephen Hoadley: International Relations Analyst on the increasing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel says it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander as fighting in Lebanon continues. The Lebanese health ministry says strikes have killed around 500…
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Ryan Bridge: Greenpeace protest - Just hang your banner and piss off
It's time I reckon we started sending bills to those protesters for wasting police time and resources. I watched yesterday with growing anger as a couple of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of September, could facial recognition help reduce retail crime? Foodstuffs North…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launching legal action against Woolworths and Coles
Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against the Australian arm of Woolworths, and its main rival Coles. The ACCC's accusing the supermarket…
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Roderick Mulgan: Criminal defence lawyer on the Philip Polkinghorne verdict
A criminal defence lawyer says the Polkinghorne verdict isn't a surprise. Eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of…
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Evan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruit
Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. It's an…
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Alistair Boyce: Backbencher Pub owner on the impact of working from home on Wellington's economy
Wellington businesses could reap the benefits of calling public servants back to the office. Public sector agencies are being told to enforce stricter Working…
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Ryan Bridge: A travel advisory for the city of Wellington
This is a travel advisory for the city of Wellington: do not travel to New Zealand's capital. Environment considered dangerous. Basic necessities like flat…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of September, a jury has found Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of…
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Ryan Bridge: Yes to four year terms
Yes to a four year term please. Our politicians are too short sighted. Think about infrastructure, think about productivity, think about immigration settings…
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Paul Gilberd: Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive on 57% less families living in emergency housing
The number of families living in emergency housing has reduced by 57%, according to new figures from the Ministry of Social Development and Housing and Urban…
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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on far right heading for election victory in Germany & UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepts tens of thousands of pounds worth of free gifts
The far right could be on the brink of it's first election victory in Germany. Brandenburg, close to Berlin, has been governed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports reader on Norris win at Singapore F1 Grand Prix, Black Caps v Sri Lanka test final day, All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup
ZB Sports Andrew Alderson joins Ryan Bridge to wrap the weekend in sport. Lando Norris eased to a Singapore F1 Grand Prix win despite twice hitting a wall. The…
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Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on NZ lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally
New research has revealed New Zealand lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally. Compared to international lawyers, those in New…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of September. The government says there has been a 57% reduction of families living…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the sexual abuse and rape allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed
A former department store owner is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked for the chain. More than 20 women have claimed they…
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Ian Kirkpatrick: Former All Blacks captain previews the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia
The All Blacks are coming up to a big test this weekend, facing off against Australia in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup. It’s been almost two weeks since…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says that the OCR will likely continue to be cut in the wake of the GDP slump
There are expectations that cuts to the Official Cash Rate are now going to keep on coming. Yesterday's Stats NZ figures show our GDP contracted 0.2% in the…
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Philip Morgan KC: Barrister on the Government's proposal to increase the threshold for the right to a jury trial
A barrister has doubts about increasing the threshold for the right to a jury trial. Currently a defendant can choose between a jury or a judge-alone trial in…
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Ryan Bridge: These targets will be the making or breaking of Luxon
I've not seen Luxon this tetchy and brassed off before. "Guys, no disrespect, but it's not about the frickin targets, it's actually about the outcomes, and the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of September. New Zealand's GDP has dropped, but it's not quite as bad as the…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the new Retail Crime Advisory Group and the focus on facial recognition technology for the sector
Technology is at the forefront of priorities for the new Retail Crime Advisory Group. The group will offer the Government ideas on law and order legislation…
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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's GDP release
An economist says another GDP contraction today would be in-line with the idea we've been in a rolling recession for almost two years. The March 2024 quarter…
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Benji Hyer: US Correspondent on the pager and walkie talkie explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon
The White House says it wasn't aware of the simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon before the attacks. Thousands were injured and at least 12 killed when…
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Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald Reporter on the jury beginning deliberations in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne
The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning. The judge summed up the case…
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Ryan Bridge: Cycle bridges to nowhere and consultant money scrambles don't feel like love to me
Tory Whanau's admission she sold her car to help keep on top of the bills is ironic, given she's the mayor of a city now famous for its double-digit rate…