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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
Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO says Transpower needs to front up and explain why they can't compensate Northland businesses for the power cut
Northland businesses say Transpower needs to take responsibility for a fallen pylon and show face in Northland. Transpower's found contractor Omexom's team…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent gives Southport stabbing update, accused named
The 17-year-old accused of the fatal Southport stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class has been named. Axel Rudakubana has made his first court…
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Jacqui Southey: Save the Children's Child Rights Advocacy Director says recommendations for child safety systems have been made for more than 20 years
A children's rights advocate says calls for changes to New Zealand's child safety systems go well beyond the 2021 death of Tauranga five-year-old Malachi…
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Ryan Bridge: Keep doing what you're doing Karen Chhour
Did you see the reaction to Donald Trump's comments yesterday? This is what he said about Kamala Harris' race: "She was Indian all the way and then all of a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 2 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of August, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for our rowers in Paris! Ryan speaks to medallist…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent says Kamala Harris is set to reveal her running mate in the coming days
Kamala Harris is set to reveal her running mate in the coming days. The current Vice President will be holding her first rally with her new vice presidential…
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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists ED on the new regional directors at Health NZ
There’s confidence the new regional roles at Health New Zealand will offer something new. The Government's appointed four Deputy Chief Executives to run…
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Tommy Honey: Construction Industry Council ED on the drop in building consents
There's a belief New Zealand's building sector is still many months away from a rebound, as consents plummet. Stats NZ data shows fewer than 34,000 new homes…
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Leon Goldsmith: Middle East politics expert on the effects of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
A Middle East politics expert says the assassination of a Hamas political leader will have reverberating effects. Iran's vowing to avenge the killing of Ismail…
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Ryan Bridge: Where is the shame from breaking rules?
This is not the most important story that you will hear today, but it grinds my gears. It's a small, seemingly insignificant event, but I think it speaks to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 1 August 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1st of August, it's a throwback to the days of regional DHBs - Health NZ has announced…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent gives an update on the stabbing at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK
A nine-year-old girl has become the third child to die after a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK. Two other girls, aged six and…
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Campbell Barry: Local Government NZ Vice President on the NZIER report on the cost of Government reforms for councils
The changing whims of different governments are putting financial pressure on councils. A report from NZIER has found central government underestimates what…
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Andree Froude: Problem Gambling Foundation Director of Advocacy and Public Health on the changes to online gambling advertising regulations
Moves to improve online gambling regulation will allow overseas online casinos to advertise in New Zealand from early 2026. The Minister of Internal Affairs…
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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on the postponing of the Men's Triathlon due to the Seine's water quality
The River Seine fell short yesterday, leading to a last minute cancellation. The Men’s Triathlon was postponed due to the poor water quality in the river…
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Ryan Bridge: What are our wealthy politicians going to do with their tax cut?
Income tax cuts kick in for us today and 94% of us will get a few extra bucks. Will it be swallowed up by your mortgage, or your insurance going up, or your…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 31 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 31st of July, Local Government NZ say central government policies are costing councils…
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Tom Saunders: Kiwi Olympic Sailor on the competition for the 1-person Dinghy men’s races
New Zealand is still looking to secure their first medal in this year’s Olympic Games. They had a busy morning on Day Three, with multiple equestrian events…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the low economic confidence of farmers
Farmers still feel there are tough times ahead. The latest Farm Confidence report from Federated Farmers shows confidence has fallen over this year, with debt…
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Ginny Andersen: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws
There’s concerns a crackdown on gangs could go too far. Proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would expand bans on holding a firearms licence to people…
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Ryan Bridge: I love watching the Olympics, but there have been a few dampeners
I love watching the Olympics. I'm still watching, I'm still excited, but there are just a few little niggly things that are putting a slight dampener on it for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of July, changes could be on the way for the Firearms Prohibition Order following…
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Ryan Bridge: Is democracy under threat?
Is it just me or does it feel like democracy is somewhat under threat or at risk? Just reading the international news headlines day in day out, it feels…
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Willow Jean Prime: Labour's Children's Spokesperson on bootcamp pilot programme for serious youth offenders starting today
Oranga Tamariki’s bootcamp pilot programme for serious youth offenders starts today. The 12-month military style programme will see one-to-one mentoring with a…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on France's high speed rail network returning to normal after attack
France’s high speed rail network is expected to be back to normal tomorrow after a co-ordinated attack on the infrastructure occurred before the Olympics…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports on 49er sailors leading in Marseille, Lewis Clareburt's medal hopes
Sailors Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie are first after the opening day of the men's 49er competition off the Marseille coast. The pair triumphed immediately…
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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Darleen Tana being asked to resign again
The Green Party held its annual General Meeting over the weekend – but focus remained on the Darleen Tana saga. Party leadership has written to Tana, formally…
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Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of July. The Government's serious young offender bootcamp trial starts today - Ryan…
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Erin Routliffe: NZ Tennis Olympian ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Excitement is building in Paris as the Olympic Opening Ceremony draws near. In less than 24 hours, nearly 100 boats will be floating down the River Seine for…
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David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the opposition to the Early Childhood regulatory review
The Regulation Minister says people in Early Childhood tell them they're sick of the amount of red tape and regulation. Labour, Te Pati Māori, and the Greens…
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Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on the report on New Zealand's freshwater quality targets
It’s being suggested that New Zealand's freshwater quality targets are unworkable. A Beef + Lamb-commissioned independent review shows more than a third of our…
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Ryan Bridge: Olympic spying - Send the entire Canadian team home
Drone gate. It's all anyone is talking about at the Olympics. We've just lost to the Canadians by the way, 2 - 1 in the women's football. Imagine being that…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of July, the Olympics opening ceremony is just about here - Ryan speaks to kiwi tennis…
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Conor English: New Zealand Esports President on the first ever Olympic Esports Games confirmed for next year
Kiwi Esports athletes will be heading to Saudi Arabia next year to compete in the first-ever Olympic Esports games. The International Olympic Committee voted…
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Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of July, the abuse in care Royal Commission report is out - what action will the…
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Ryan Bridge: Confession time - I have eaten a Weka
Shock horror and online hate this week for that American who came here, the reality TV show contestant, who came here and murdered one of our native birds and…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on how the Government is preparing its response to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care
The Government is preparing its response to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care report after its release yesterday. It found about 200,000 were abused from…
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Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to the US Congress in Washington DC, amid waning support for Israel in its war in Gaza. Netanyahu was…
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ chief executive says Thorndon Quay raised crossings will cause major issues for heavy vehicles
Transport organisations are raising concerns about proposed raised crossings on Wellington's Thorndon Quay. Wellington City Council is planning five raised…
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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 24th of July. The abuse in state care Royal Commission report is out today, Ryan…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on an Islamic preacher found guilty of directing and supporting terror group
An Islamic preacher in the UK has been found guilty of directing and supporting terror group al-Muhajiroun. The group has been linked to different acts of…
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Darryn Fisher: Northland Chamber of Commerce chief executive says they're working to accelerate work on prioritised regional expressway
Excitement in Northland, as the Transport Minister gives the green light to a prioritised regional expressway. Simeon Brown's agreed to accelerate delivery —…
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Ryan Bridge: To Health NZ's new commissioner - Good luck, I think you'll need it
The press conference yesterday for Health New Zealand - Boy, Oh boy, what a doozy. So they've appointed Lester Levy as the commissioner, the CEO Margie Apa was…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive says it's not the intent that PayWave fees passed to consumers aren't always as accurately reflected
The head of Retail NZ has stopped short of saying consumers are being ripped off by fees for PayWave and online card payments. The Commerce Commission's…
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Karl Tauri: Abuse in care survivor says it's important the final report acknowledges crimes were committed
The final report into the inquiry in abuse in care and faith-based institutions will be tabled in Parliament later today. A Royal Commission of Inquiry has…
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Henry Olsen: Election Analyst says Kamala Harris is set to secure the Democrats' nomination
An election analyst says Kamala Harris' nomination is probably a done deal. The process will be formally open for challengers, and none of the delegates at the…
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Carl Findlay: Maritime Union NZ National Secretary on the Interislander ferries being deemed safe to run
Maritime experts are still cautious after a report into KiwiRail. Interislander ferries have been deemed safe and well maintained, and will stick around for…
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Deborah Powell: Resident Doctors' Association National Security on Health NZ's overspending
Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget. The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a…
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Ryan Bridge: The row over road cones is getting piping hot
In the Herald this morning, the boss of traffic management firm Traffix laid into the Transport Minister, saying he and Wayne Brown don't understand how the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of July, Joe Biden is no longer seeking re-election and has endorsed Vice President…
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Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of July, the fallout continues from the global CrowdStrike IT outage. Ryan speaks…
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Danu Abeysuirya: IT expert says CrowdStrike could face a flurry of lawsuits after global outage
An IT expert believes there'll be a flurry of lawsuits on the back of Friday's global IT outage. Microsoft estimated 8.5 million computers were disabled with a…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on German police reportedly foiling planned terror attack hours before UEFA Euro 2024 final
German police have reportedly foiled a planned terror attack just hours before last week's UEFA Euro 2024 final in Berlin. Three suspects were reportedly…
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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB sports reader on Oscar Piastri's maiden Formula 1 victory
Oscar Piastri has become the fifth Australian to win a Formula 1 race, after his victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. But the triumph didn't come without…
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Ryan Bridge: Our biggest ever athletics team heading to Paris - and it's quite exciting
Hamish Kerr - you might recall the name. He's a high jumper, winning gold at the Commonwealth Games, but so far no Olympic medal. He's apparently looking very…
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Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive says voting process is still struggling to engage people amid low turnout
Concern in Tauranga about the city election's low voter turnout. Olympic rower Mahe Drysdale has an almost 6000 vote lead in the mayoral race, with just the…
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on EU leaders' meeting with new Prime Minister
European leaders met in Britain for the 4th meeting of the European political community. The meeting hopes to unite Europe in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine…
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Craig Rennie: Council of Trade Unions Economist on the record number of beneficiaries
The number of people on a benefit has reached a new record and could keep rising, despite an uptick in sanctions. June quarter data shows 11.9% of working-age…
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Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio ahead of the final day of the Republican National Convention
Joe Biden's under increasing pressure to stand aside as the Democratic presidential candidate as Donald Trump prepares to formally accept the Republican…
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Chris Bullen: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson on the excise tax for heated tobacco products being cut
There are concerns tax cuts on heated tobacco will make the product much easier for young people to access. Customs quietly cut 50% from the excise tax at the…