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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: 19 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of September, GDP data is coming out today, and the forecasts aren't good. Ryan…
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Seungyeon Kim: Koi Tū researcher on the need for nurturing relationships with young people among rates of high psychological distress
There's an urgent need to promote resilience among Aotearoa's youth. A new paper from Auckland University's think tank Koi Tū reveals 21% of 15 to 24 year olds…
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Aaron Hendry: Youth Development Worker says the economic climate is to blame for the rise in youth crime
There’s a belief the economic climate is to blame for more youths fronting court over criminal charges. The Ministry of Justice's annual criminal convictions…
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Nick Clements: YourQS Author on the Government overestimating the cost for new home insulation standards
A new report has found Government vastly overestimated the cost of new home insulation standards. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is considering…
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Ryan Bridge: Why you should care about a U.S. delegation heading to China
Here's why we should care about what sounds like a bit of an obscure trip from some U.S. officials to Beijing this week. They are going to meet to talk to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of September, Kiwi youth are facing more criminal charges according to the latest…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the record low temperatures in south-east Australia
It’s not just New Zealand who’s been experiencing an icy start to Spring. Australia has seen record low temperatures across the southeast, with an icy blast…
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Stuart Dalziel: Cure Kids Chair of Child Health at Auckland University on the increase in children being hospitalised for preventable diseases
More children in this country are being hospitalised for preventable diseases. A new Cure Kids report reveals hospital admissions for respiratory, skin and…
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Mark Storey: Dairy NZ Head of Economics on the improving conditions for the sector
More profit appears to be on the horizon for dairy farmers, with conditions faring better than expected. Dairy NZ's lifted its revenue forecast to $8.84 per…
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Duncan Webb: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the Government's sentencing reforms
Labour says the Government's achieving nothing with its reforms to sentencing laws. The Government's first quarterly report on public service targets shows…
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Ryan Bridge: Christopher Luxon has reason to smile this morning
Christopher Luxon has reason to smile this morning – there are two sets of data to cheer about. First, the poll. He's shaking off that slightly cringe CEO…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of August, the Government's first quarterly target check is out, and it's not looking…
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Ryan Bridge: I'm not against publicly funding our politicians' wardrobes
Over in the UK, Labour's leader was using private donations to pay for his wife's wardrobe. She had personal shoppers, clothes and alterations for campaign…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on eight migrants dying after attempting to cross the English Channel from France
Eight people have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to England in a rubber vessel. It's the second deadly incident involving a migrant…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Oscar Piastri winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race ended behind a safety car after a collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's…
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Bob Hancox: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Medical Director on new research revealing 1 in 5 Kiwis impacted by respiratory disease
There's hopes worrying new figures can help the health sector improve the outcomes of respiratory disease. A report has found more people suffer from…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President voices disapproval with changes to relief teaching standards
A union's labelling the Education Minister's changes for reliever teachers a knee-jerk reaction to the current shortage. Erica Stanford's changing who can gain…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of September. The PPTA aren't happy with short term changes the Education Minister…
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Kimberley O'Sullivan: University of Otago Senior Research Fellow on the increase use of coal and gas and the need for additional solar panels
The use of coal and gas to generate energy has increased sharply due to falling hydro lake levels. Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment data from April…
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Chris Jackson: Auckland University's Spacecraft Missions Director on the first commercial spacewalk
Space milestones are only going to keep on coming, with the first ever commercial space walk mission. Billionaire Jared Isaacman and engineer Sarah Gillis have…
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Ryan Bridge: The problem with internet conspiracy theories
Kamala Harris was wearing audio earrings during the debate this week. Did you hear about this? Yeah, she was cheating. They looked like pearl earrings, but…
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Kerri Nuku: Nurses Organisation President on the lack of staff needed to meet the healthcare targets
The nurses union says there's not enough health staff to meet health targets. The Health Minister's laid out his plans for delivering health targets set in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of September, the government's revealed how they will reach its health targets, but…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the September 11th memorials in the United States
Today marks the anniversary of the September 11th tragedy in the United States. 23 years ago, nearly 3000 people died at a number of sites across the US, and…
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Henry Olsen: US Pollster on the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
A heated exchange between the two US presidential hopefuls - with many saying Kamala Harris got under Donald Trump's skin The pair faced off over inflation…
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Ryan Bridge: The real fool from the debate was New Zealand
People seem to think Kamala Harris made a fool of Trump in the debate, but real fool was us, New Zealand. Within 24 hours of the debate we got news of 230 jobs…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on Methanex's proposal to cut staff and downsize to one plant
Another blow for regional New Zealand and the manufacturing industry is being seen as potentially devastating. Methanex is proposing cutting staff and moving…
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Matthew Carter: Orange grower and Citrus NZ board member on the global shortages of orange juice
The global shortages of orange juice is good news for our local growers. The world's largest grower Brazil has been hit by drought and disease, bringing…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of September, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have faced off in their first debate…
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair says Kiwis are grossly over-paying for power
The Major Electricity Users' Group says consumers are grossly over-paying for power. Electricity prices have risen over the years, both businesses and average…
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Nathan Wallis: Parenting expert on a social media ban for youth, the connection between social media and mental health issues
There’s a belief a social media ban could benefit young people. Australia's holding an age-verification trial in coming months, but it's unknown what the cut…
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Mark Gilbert: Former US Ambassador to New Zealand on the upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
The US presidential debate looks to be a chance to get to know the candidates. Vice President Kamala Harris is facing off against Donald Trump for the first…
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Ryan Bridge: Another MP struggling to grasp the realities of running a small business
A wild, bizarre, and highly entertaining media scrum took pace in Wellington yesterday, culminating with an MP saying he didn't mind swimming in other people's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of September, the Electricity, gas, waste, and water services industry saw a 36% rise…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the manhunt for the man who allegedly poured hot coffee on a baby
A global manhunt is underway for a man who allegedly poured boiling hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane. Police say the 33-year-old has fled the…
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Lauren Donnan: MATES in Construction Research Manager on the spike in suspected suicides in the sector
There’s a drive for change in the construction industry on the back of a spike in suspected suicide rates. In 2023, 80 construction workers died from suspected…
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Jonathan Eriken: Superannuation expert on the record-high investment return from the NZ Super Fund
International technology stocks are being credited with the New Zealand Super Fund reporting another record-high investment return: up 15% in the year to June…
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Willie Jackson: Labour's Māori Development spokesperson on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Changes have been revealed to the Treaty Principles Bill. The Bill's architect David Seymour confirmed that Cabinet discussed the Bill yesterday and agreed to…
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Ryan Bridge: You should be concerned about the IRD giving social media companies our data
The IRD is giving your data to Facebook – taxpayers' data to Facebook, that was the headline yesterday. We give them our data in trust and confidence. Well, we…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday10th of September, slight changes were made to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill in…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales' arrival in Spain after disputing its elections
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales has arrived in Spain after fleeing the country after its presidential election. Gonzales had an arrest warrant…
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Andrew Alderson: Paralympics 2024 - Peter Cowan paddles to va’a VL3 200m bronze medal in Paris
There was a high level of suspense when Peter Cowan crossed the finish line in the final of the men’s single va’a VL3 200m canoe sprint race in Paris. In his…
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Ryan Bridge: If you're not responsible or capable of saying no to a gang life, how can you be punished for it?
Interesting op-ed from The Conversation by Chris Gledhill, Professor of Law at Auckland University of Technology. It's about the Government's new gang…
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor calling for Government to step in and save two mills facing closure due to rising energy costs
The Mayor of the Ruapehu District wants the Government to step in to save two businesses facing closure. Hundreds of jobs are on the line - with the Kariori…
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John Munro: Criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see public caught in the crossfire of a homicide
A criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see the public caught in the crossfire of a homicide. Since the start of August, Police have launched 11…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 September 2024
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 9 September. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Kevin Putt: Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator ahead of the second All
Will this week bring redemption for the All Blacks? Last week saw them lose to South Africa, the Springboks taking the win at Ellis Park. This Sunday will see…
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Maria Pozza: International Space Expert on New Zealand joining the multi-national space initiative Operation Olympic Defender
There are hopes New Zealand can help lead the effort to clean up space. Space Minister Judith Collins has announced we've joined a US-led multi-national space…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Michel Barnier being named as the new French Prime Minister
France has a new Prime Minister, ending the country's months long political limbo. President Emmanuel Macron has named conservative Michel Barnier as the new…
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Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation CEO on the new legislation around importing building supplies from overseas
The Government's making changes aimed at bringing down the cost of building homes. It's introduced new legislation to make it easier to import building…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 06 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of August, overseas building supplies could soon be introduced to the market to help…
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Ian Jones: Former All Black on the possible return of South Africa rugby tours
Semi-professional rugby tours may soon be back on the table. New Zealand rugby is reportedly close to signing off a three-test, eight-match itinerary away…
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Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the number of Kiwis struggling with finances and retirement savings
It’s a difficult retirement outlook for many Kiwis. The latest Financial Services Council Money & You research reveals 94% of Kiwis worry about money, and one…
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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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Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group lead on the Commerce Commission finding competition in the supermarket sector has not improved
The Grocery Action Group wants more regulation in our supermarket sector. The Commerce Commission's first annual report on grocery shows competition has not…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of September, the grocery commissioner says the sector has no meaningful competition…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the migrant boat capsizing in the English Channel
At least 12 people have died after the capsize of a migrant boat in the English Channel. The French Coastguard has rescued more than 50. It's the deadliest…
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Ryan Bridge: Don't we want higher spending, higher yield tourists coming here?
I have zero issues with foreign visitors paying more to visit New Zealand. The tax hike that is being touted is big – $35 up to $100 per visitor, and that is…
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Eve Lawrence: Intrepid Travel GM on the risks of raising the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy
Travel experts believe that now isn't the time to push up the fees for overseas tourists. The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is rising…
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John Battersby: Massey University International Security Expert on the risk of terrorism in New Zealand
A terrorism expert says New Zealanders need to be more aware of the threat of terrorism. The SIS identifies a person acting alone as our biggest terrorist risk…