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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: 04 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of September, visitors to the country will soon have to start paying a $100 levy, up…
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Angus Chambers: GP Owners Association Chair on GPs having to raise their prices to keep up with running costs and patient demand
The state of New Zealand's general practices is being dubbed a crisis. A GP Owners Association survey of about a quarter of GPs reports they're being squeezed…
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Monika Lacey: Centrix COO on the downward trend in the number of people behind on their payments
People appear to be getting a better handle on their financial situations. The latest Centrix figures for July show overall the number of people behind on…
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Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the investigations into the tiger attack at Dreamworld
A tiger handler remains in hospital after being attacked by a tiger at Dreamworld on Australia's Gold Coast. Investigations are underway after the trained…
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy on the National Land Transport Plan
The country could be driving towards a need for cross party agreement on transport. The Government's National Land Transport Plan will see almost $33 billion…
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Ryan Bridge: What is wrong with our state run services?
Health New Zealand is the country's largest organisation by far, it employs more than 80,000 people. Roughly the same number of teachers are employed by state…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd September 2024, the Government has allocated $32.9 billion dollars in transport funding…
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Ryan Bridge: The treasury boss' truth bomb
As we squabble over toast for new mums in hospitals and funding for street dance performers in Auckland, we are penny pinching a lot lately, aren't we? We're…
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Geof Nightingale: On officials being told to take a look at the financial impact of our ageing population
Officials are being told to take a clear look at the financial impact of our ageing population. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh [Cara lee Mick Leesh]…
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Gavin Grey: On the final moments of the superyacht Bayesian
The final moments of the deadly sinking of the superyacht Bayesian have been revealed by crew members. New Zealand-born captain James Cutfield is being…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 September 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd if September 2024. The outgoing Treasury Chief Executive has called for a capital…
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Kevin Putt: Former Spring Bok and Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v South Africa
It’s a big weekend for the All Blacks as they’re set to face South Africa at one of the toughest rugby venues. They’re playing the Springboks in the Rugby…
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Geoff Upson: Rodney Local Board member and roading campaigner on the potential introduction of widespread road user charges
Roading advocates say a sudden shift to widespread user charges would be relatively straightforward. Petrol cars could be hit with road user charges from 2027…
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Hinewai Ormsby: Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chair on the need for a gang patch ban in their meetings
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is rethinking its policies after facing backlash for allowing patched gang members into a meeting. Images were posted online with…
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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…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of August, the Government says all vehicles could face road user charges as soon as…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris agreeing to her first interview as the democratic nominee
Kamala Harris has finally agreed to her first interview. The Democratic nominee has agreed to an interview on CNN alongside her running mate Tim Walz. The…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the new infrastructure plans and agency
There's optimism from the sector over the prospect of more effective infrastructure development. The Infrastructure Minister's launching a National…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the passing rates for the new NCEA prerequisite tests
A reassurance that students failing new NCEA pre-requisite tests will still have options to get their qualifications. Less than half of the 55 thousand…
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Steve Ferguson: Next Generation Critical Communications Director on the revamping of emergency service communication
There are hopes a revamp of emergency service communication will streamline responses. Five hundred radio towers and 15 thousand units for first responders are…
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Ryan Bridge: If this is the kaupapa of the Green Party, I don't recognise it
At the Auckland High Court this morning at 10am, Darleen Tana will be seeking an interim injunction. It's been sought to stop the Greens from meeting to try…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 29 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Government has a new plan for national infrastructure, could it stop…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the potential housing prices will rise in 2025
BNZ is picking our house prices to rise after the new year. They forecast an increase of 7% over 2025, following a flat 2024. Brad Olsen, Infometrics Chief…
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Rob Mallinson: Head of Solid Bioenergy Group on its potential in aiding the energy crisis
There’s another option that could help us fill the gaps in the energy crisis: solid biofuel. It makes use of forestry slash, burning it to generate heat and…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the ruling around seizing gang assets
There’s pressure from the Police union to speed up the process to seize gang assets. In a major win for authorities, the High Court released a decision…
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Ryan Bridge: Filming seems to be the new word of mouth
Awful for the family to see – this is the people who were filming that tragic fatal accident on the southern motorway. The news media will cover it, they will…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 28 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of August, a win for police in the gang crackdown. A court has ruled they can take…
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Lesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on workers now having the right to refuse unreasonable contact outside of work hours
Workers in Australia can now legally refuse unreasonable contact from their employers outside of work hours. A legislated right to disconnect has come into…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the need for bipartisan support for oil and gas reforms
The energy sector is questioning how long new reform will really last. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New Zealand bringing in foreign Liquefied…
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Ralph Sims: Massey University Professor of Sustainable Energy on the need for oil and gas exploration in New Zealand
An energy expert is confident New Zealand can do without oil and gas exploration. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New Zealand bringing in foreign…
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Alastair Espie: Employment Lawyer on the ruling around Uber drivers
A ruling against Uber is likely to benefit all drivers. The Court of Appeal has ruled that four Uber workers were employees not contractors. It means they will…
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Ryan Bridge: Energy Crisis - Where are Labour in all of this?
Hundreds of decent hard working Kiwi provincial Union jobs are hanging in the balance today. Electricity spot prices peaking at $1000 per megawatt hour in the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 27th of August, big changes for our energy sector - a new LNG terminal will be built…
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Ryan Bridge: Fast Track Approvals Bill: this is not fast food anymore people, it's like a long lunch for infrastructure construction
The fast track approvals bill, it's been in the news in the last couple of days. Fast track - I was thinking fast food, like drive through, how quickly we can…
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Josie Vidal: On the mining industry wanting the latest changes made to the Fast Track Bill to be its last
The mining industry wants the latest changes made to the Fast Track Bill, to be its last. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will…
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Leon Goldsmith: On Israel and Hezbollah signalling an escalation in hostilities
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire - signalling an escalation in hostilities. Israel says it pre-emptively destroyed thousands of rocket launchers across…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeEarly Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 26th of August. Changes have been made to the fast track approvals bill - what does it…
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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the departure of Leon MacDonald from the All Blacks coaching staff
The rugby world is reeling from Leon MacDonald’s abrupt departure from his role as assistant coach of the All Blacks. NZ Rugby announced the news yesterday…
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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson on the newly announced reforms to the Resource Management Act
There’s relief over imminent changes to resource management rules on private farmland. The Government has announced a second amendment to the Resource…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Andrew Tate's further house arrest following new allegations
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate's under house arrest following damming new allegations. Tate and his brother are being investigated by Romanian…
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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on the report that Former Democrat Robert F Kennedy Jr. will endorse Donald Trump
A curve ball has been thrown for Kamala Harris as she's about to accept her presidential nomination. US media is reporting the independent, and former…
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Ryan Bridge: On New Zealand's energy crisis
Resource and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones has given quite a fiery speech in the House taking aim at the Greens over Labour's oil and gas ban, calling…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 23rd of August, All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has left the team a week…
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Matt Cowley: Local Government Business Forum Chair ahead of the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference
Anticipation is building over Government announcements at the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington today. It comes after…
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the possibility of using more water from hydro lakes to generate power
Transpower will today decide whether it'll take the next big step in combatting the current power shortage. Spiking electricity prices have forced Winstone's…
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Kelly Seaburg: New Shoots Children's Centre director on the concerns over pre-school children's literacy skills
There are concerns over the impact of Covid-19 on children's spoken language skills. The Education Review Office research shows more than two-thirds of parents…
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Ryan Bridge: Luxon's broadside to local governments should be telling him that he's on the right track
The reactions overnight to Luxon's broadside to the mayors and the local councils in Wellington yesterday should be telling him that he's pretty much on the…
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Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd August 2024, Local Council leaders have been told by the Prime Minister to reign in…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the continuing rescue efforts for the sunken superyacht near Sicily
Rescuers are still racing to find survivors from the sunken superyacht near Sicily. The yacht's Kiwi captain James Catfield has survived, along with…
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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Darleen Tana refusing to resign, the Green Party proposing the Waka Jumping legislation to it's members
There could be a battle brewing between Green Party MPs and grass root party members. Independent MP Darleen Tana has written a letter to the Greens which says…
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David Tripe: Massey University Banking Expert on the Commerce Commission's report into the New Zealand banking sector
There's a belief the Government could make part of Kiwibank public-owned. The Commerce Commission's market study shows there's little competition between the…
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Ryan Bridge: The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water
David Seymour, you might have seen him on the news last night or in the Herald yesterday, basically calling Christopher Luxon and the government undemocratic…
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Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st August 2024. How can Kiwibank become a better competitor for the big Aussie Banks?…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the drop in retail crime in the Auckland CBD
A coordinated response between the Police and Auckland Council is being credited for a steep drop in retail crime in the CBD. The number of thefts and…
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Mark Quin: Ambulance Association Division Chairman on the impact of the St John ambulance labour strike
Christchurch Hato Hone St John ambulance workers are kicking off a day of nationwide rallies following pay negotiation breakdowns. More than two and a half…
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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on what's set to happen at the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris leads in Fox News poll
US President Joe Biden's expected to dominate the first day of the Democratic National Convention. It starts in Chicago today and is where Vice President…
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Ryan Bridge: Are we being too safe with our comedy?
Ever wondered what the funniest joke in the world is? Well, I can tell you because the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has declared the funniest joke. It's a ship…
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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th August 2024, it's day one of the Democratic National Convention. We cross live to…
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Nick Tuffley: Economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing
ASB's quarterly report reveals economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing. We're seeing early signs of a turnaround for the economy... ASB's…
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Ryan Bridge: The problem of labelling in the media
Outrage at the weekend over the Human Rights Commission. The Chief Human Rights Commissioner has been announced as Dr Steven Rainbow and he was once accused of…