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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
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme
Details of the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme have been revealed. It includes new targets for roadside breath and drug…
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 19th August 2024. New cash for police, but they have to meet targets for roadside breath and…
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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of this weekend's rematch between the All Blacks and Argentina
Will the All Blacks redeem themselves after last week’s loss? This Saturday they’ll be facing Argentina in a rematch at Eden Park, a week on from losing to…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the 501 deportation meeting between Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese
501s will be the hot button topic in Christopher Luxon's meeting in Canberra today with the Australian Prime Minister. Anthony Albanese's government has pulled…
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Bill Hodge: Former Auckland University Law Professor on the extradition of Kim Dotcom and his likely trial in the US
Kim Dotcom could have his fate sealed by early next year. The tech mogul may soon find himself on trial in the US after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith…
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Ryan Bridge: Why is New Zealand so bad at infrastructure?
There's a reason politicians can't agree on much of anything. Luxon is in Australia at the moment, he's on an infrastructure whistle stop tour. The question -…
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Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition order has been signed by the Justice Minister…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris leading six swing states in new polls
The Kamala swing continues. New polling out today shows Harris is leading slightly or tied in six of the seven swing states. Back in May, Former President…
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Damian McGill: Healthy Home Cooperation Director on spray foam insulation and the risk of moisture build up
There’s a chance your home-reno could keep you from selling your house. A couple in the UK was recently unable to sell their home after installing spray foam…
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Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the origins of the meth-laced lollies unknowingly distributed by Auckland City Mission
Questions remain over how blocks of methamphetamine in lolly wrappers made their way to the Auckland City Mission. The mission distributed the Rinda pineapple…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate to 2.25%
Nicola Willis won't be drawn on the Reserve Bank's sudden change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. It's lowered the rate to 5.25% due to further signs of…
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Ryan Bridge: Another example of bureaucracy undermining government policy
You've got to ask yourself who's running the show. There's been another example of bureaucracy seemingly undermining the government on its cost cutting plan…
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Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 15th of August, the Reserve Bank has cut New Zealand's Official Cash Rate. Ryan gets…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the 13 year old girl pleading guilty to threatening unlawful violence during a UK protest
A thirteen-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to threatening unlawful violence during a protest in the UK. The event took place during a week of unrest over…
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John Carran: Jarden Economist and Investment Strategist ahead of today's OCR announcement
It’s an important call today for the Reserve Bank as they decide whether to drop the Official Cash Rate. Bank economists are divided, Westpac, ANZ and Kiwibank…
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Michael Bunce: Genetics Expert on the applications of gene-editing research and the Government shifting regulations
Scientists believe there are great applications for taking gene-editing research outside - under new regulations. The Government's planning to introduce…
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the tourism sector still not recovering to pre-pandemic levels
New Zealand's tourism recovery has seemingly hit a snag. Overseas visitor arrivals reached 3.2 million in the year to June. That's up 27% from 2023, but still…
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Ryan Bridge: Buying a house is hard, but still worth it
Buying a house is hard, but still worth it. There's new CoreLogic data out this morning, it's a housing affordability report looking at median property values…
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Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of August, it's OCR day - will the Reserve Bank cut our official cash rate? Jarden's…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the calls to ban gambling ads in Australia
The Australian Government is facing calls to go further with proposed restrictions on gambling ads. It's looking to ban ads during sports broadcasts, during…
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Martin Glynn: AA Policy Director on the introduction of congestion charging
The AA says the devil will be in the details when it comes to “time of use” charging. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he'll introduce legislation by the…
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Shirley Johnson: Youth Justice Consultant critiques the Government's new benefit sanctions scheme
The Government's being accused of failing to learn from past mistakes with its new benefit sanctions scheme. It's announced new rules requiring beneficiaries…
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Ryan Bridge: Retail crime numbers are hurting the Government
Every government is thinking ahead to when they next need to be re-elected. There's a risk here that the government is taking when it goes for sanctions on…
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Tommy Honey: Construction Industry Council Executive Director on the survey showing builders believe the slowdown will continue another year
It's a waiting game for the construction sector as the economic downturn continues to bite. The latest EBOSS Builder Sentiment Report shows 67% of builders are…
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Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 13th of August 2024, new requirements and a traffic light sanction system have been…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says there's major security concerns for Taylor Swift London shows after Austria
Taylor Swift's upcoming London shows will go ahead after a foiled plot to attack her now-cancelled Vienna concerts. A 19-year-old with Islamic State ties has…
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Ryan Bridge: Not everybody wants to be at the mercy of a failed social housing system
Who are we to believe when it comes to kids in motels? It’s undeniably a disaster. At its worst, we had 4000 kids living in motels and emergency accommodation…
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Andrew Alderson: Ellesse Andrews claims second gold in individual sprint in Paris
By Kris Shannon in Paris Ellesse Andrews has confirmed what this week already seemed clear – she is the world’s fastest woman on two wheels. The Kiwi claimed a…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Trade Minister Todd McClay making a fifth trip to India in nine months
Trade Minister Todd McClay is visiting India this week for the fifth time in nine months. He’ll meet with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush…
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Nigel Avery: New Zealand Chef de Mission says about 20 percent of New Zealand Olympians in Paris have won a medal
The Paris Olympics is coming to a close. Dame Lisa Carrington and Finn Butcher are leading out Kiwi athletes as the flagbearers for the closing ceremony…
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The Govt's plan to replace Three Waters
Council-controlled water organisations will be able to leverage up to 500% of their operating revenues through the local government funding agency. The…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Ukraine, UK riots
A state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of Russia, as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops continued on Wednesday. Taylor Swift…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 9 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 9th of August, The Government's plan to replace Three Waters is out, it will allow…
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What can the Government do for the energy sector?
Electricity prices in New Zealand are about six times higher than Australia, this week sitting at around $700 per megawatt; while in late 2021 they were $100…
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Children's Minister gives Oranga Tamariki a new set of instructions
Children's Minister Karen Chhour has handed Oranga Tamariki a new set of instructions to keep the agency accountable and transparent. Chhour has outlined five…
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Ryan Bridge: We live in a world spilling over with hate and division
We live in a world that is seemingly spilling over with hate and division at the moment. You don't have to look far to find it. Just in the past few days…
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Sally MacKay: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson on the high costs of health food
It seems like it's virtually impossible for families on a benefit to afford healthy food. Research shows two-children families receiving financial assistance…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the first joint address of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
There’s a belief the US Democrats have a renewed sense of momentum and energy in the lead up to the Presidential election. It follows Democratic nominee Kamala…
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Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police Spokesperson calls out Mark Mitchell for denying her request to meet with an Auckland police inspector
Labour's police spokesperson is calling out the Police Minister for refusing her request to meet with an Auckland police inspector. Ginny Andersen asked to…
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the rising unemployment figures
There's been an increase in businesses asking for advice around redundancy and resizing is being seen by the Employers and Manufacturers Association. Stats NZ…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 8 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 8th of August, the number of people who lost their jobs in the June quarter are up…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director says the Government should reconsider privacy laws regarding retail crime
There are calls for the Government to reconsider privacy laws when it comes to retail crime. The Motor Trade Association is asking for bold changes after a…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of today's employment data release
The Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on this morning's employment data as it mulls over next week's Official Cash Rate decision. Most economists expect…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the conflict between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Elon Musk, far-right protests
The UK Prime Minister is in a war of words with Elon Musk as far-right protests continue across the country. Almost 400 people have been arrested following…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland's Smith & Caughey's continuing to operate
Smith and Caughey's has found a way to stay afloat. The long-running Auckland department store has revealed new measures to remain open, despite announcing a…
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Ryan Bridge: Electricity Crisis - It feels like we're fumbling around in the dark
The power was cut to my place last night. Don't worry, it was expected. It was a maintenance thing from one in the morning or midnight through till 5 a.m. The…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 7 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of August 2024, labour market data is out today. All of our major banks are expecting…
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Allan Lichtman: Presidential Historian on the US Election ahead of the announcement of Kamala Harris' running mate
The US Presidential Election is less than 100 days away. Kamala Harris is expected to announce her pick for Vice President today ahead of their first public…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the country's terror threat level increasing
A lift in the terror threat level in Australia is in response to an increase in extremism, fuelled by conspiracy theories and anti-authority ideologies. Prime…
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Ryan Bridge: We're teetering on the edge of an economic cliff
U.S. stock markets had a bit of a panic attack overnight, I think that's the best way to describe it. Investors have been selling off, especially in tech…
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Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Researcher on the Government's action regarding low intermediate maths results
An education expert says we should be worried about low maths results. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed data which he says shows that four out of five…
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Faye McCann: First Union Spokesperson on the ambulance workers striking later this month
Ambulance workers say the call to strike boils down to ensuring their voices are heard. 2,500 members from First Union and the Ambulance Association have voted…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 6 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th August 2024, more changes are on the way for our education system, but what's the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 5 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of August - the Government has unveiled their maths action plan, a new curriculum…
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Martyn Weatherill: Laingholm Primary School doubtful the Government's new maths-based scheme will solve educational issues
An Auckland principal isn't hopeful a new maths action plan will address the root problem. The Government is bringing forward a new curriculum to Term 1 next…
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the rioting sweeping through Britain following Southport stabbing
There's calls for the army to be deployed in the UK, where violent demonstrations are escalating for a seventh day. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has labelled…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Novak Djokovic winning gold at the Paris Olympics
Novak Djokovic has won an elusive Olympic tennis singles gold medal. A 7-6, 7-6 win over Carlos Alcaraz in nearly three hours has seen him become the fifth…
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Julie Chapman: KidsCan Chief Executive on the record number of school-aged children needing help from the organisation
Demand for help from KidsCan has sky-rocketed in the last year. The charity is urgently appealing for donations as more than 10,000 children in 260 schools…
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Ryan Bridge: Why are our councils discussing the war in Gaza?
What are councils, local councils, regional councils? It should be a simple question. What is their purpose? I've always believed it's to take away my rubbish…
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Kerri Williams: Olympic rower on their bronze medal in the Olympic Women's Four race
New Zealand's medal haul at the Paris Olympics has increased by a rowing trifecta of gold, silver and bronze. Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis took the gold in…