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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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Full Show Podcast: 19 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of July, it's the last day of the Republican National Convention - we cross live to the…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the drop in inflation and potential interest rate cuts
Rate cuts could arrive early as next month, banks are predicting. Inflation fell to a 3-year low yesterday, reaching 3.3% in the June Quarter. Although that…
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on Auckland Airport targeting excess profits
Auckland Airport is being urged to be responsible with its charging of airlines. A Commerce Commission draft investigation has found the airport's planned…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the impact of the attempted assassination on voting intention, JD Vance's first speech
A US poll finds the attempted assassination of Donald Trump has had little impact on voting intention. A Reuters poll by Ipsos shows of around 1200 voters, 43%…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on Tiwai Point scaling back its electricity usage to meet demands
The confirmation Tiwai Point is going to reduce its electricity usage next month isn't proving to be great news for everyone. The aluminium smelter's usage…
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Ryan Bridge: There should be minimum standards for Secret Service agents
Have you seen the story floating around about the U.S. Secret Service? After the assassination attempt on Trump, the internet's been going nuts. Not just…
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Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of July, inflation data is out, and it's much better than expected - banks are now…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the Indian farmer freed from "slave-like" conditions in Northern Italy
Dozens of Indian farmers have been freed from “slave-like” working conditions in Northern Italy. The 33 workers were lured to the country with the promise of…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Chief Economist on today's predicted inflation rate
Latest data due out this morning is expected to show inflation is slowing down faster than expected but will it be enough to bring down interest rates? ANZ's…
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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the new expectations for Pharmac
There’s confidence Māori health outcomes won't be impacted by Pharmac focussing on health determinants rather than ethnicity. In a letter of expectations to…
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Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the rolling out of more speed camera signs
The rolling out of more speed camera signs has support from the AA. Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced more than 100 signs will go up across the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of July, the Consumer Price Index is out - most banks are predicting a drop, but…
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Ryan Bridge: Former PMs need to stay away from current political debate
I'm not a huge fan of former PMs sticking their oar into the water of current political debates. Not only are their thoughts rooted in briefings given by…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the growing support for Peter Dutton and the coalition
Australia’s Opposition leader is edging ahead in the polls amid growing economic concerns. A national Resolve poll saw Peter Dutton eclipse Anthony Albanese as…
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Max Whitehead: Employment Relations Expert on the new phone case management service for those on the Jobseeker benefit
There's a belief the Government's new service for young job seekers is a nudge in the right direction. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's announced a…
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Ira Spitzer: FSN Correspondent ahead of the selection of Donald Trump's running mate
The Republican National Convention is beginning in the United States after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump's expected…
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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the outcome of the police pay increase negotiations
The Police Minister is defending the Government's pay increase for police, despite concerns of a mass exodus. An independent arbitrator has ruled in favour of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of July, Donald Trump has had his classified documents case dismissed by a judge, we…
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Ryan Bridge: Our new hope, wait, and see approach to policing in NZ
We've just adopted a hope, wait, and see approach to policing in this country. This at a time when crime is out of control, people don't feel safe in their own…
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Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of July, Donald Trump is shot in an assassination attempt - Ryan speaks with a…
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Ryan Bridge: Is there a lesson in Trump's shooting for NZ's political leaders?
Barring any other major, ugly affronts to democracy this U.S. election season, the image of a bloodied former president surrounded by Secret Service agents…
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Allan Lichtman: Presidential historian on the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump
There's growing debate about what the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump will do to a politically turbulent America. Trump was hit in the ear by a…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the new Government's plan to unveil over 35 new bills in upcoming King's speech
The newly-established UK Government is set to unveil at least 35 new bills as part of the first King's speech of its tenure. The raft of bills will likely…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Beauden Barrett's 'game-changing performance over the weekend against England
The All Blacks managed to hold on to their record at Eden Park, largely thanks to Beauden Barrett's performance. The veteran fullback's 125th test match…
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Paul Gilberd: Community Housing Aotearoa chief executive on the Government's plan to tighten standards for unruly tenants
The Government's stronger approach towards unruly Kainga Ora tenants has resulted in more being evicted. Housing Minister Chris Bishop ordered the public…
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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Correspondent ahead of the second All Blacks v England test
After a nail bitingly close match last week, the All Blacks are facing England in their second test of the season. Both squads have been named with almost no…
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Claire Trevett: NZ Herald Political Editor on Joe Biden's mental capacity and the NATO summit
Joe Biden's mental capacity hasn't been a consideration for Christopher Luxon in his meeting with the US President. He's had a chance to discuss Indo-Pacific…
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Ryan Bridge: I don't sleep anymore, I just fill out forms
Ever tried to buy a pair of shoes online recently? What about a book? Or even book a haircut? You would have been asked a billion questions. It starts with…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on new Ministerial Advisory Group on retail crime
Retailers are hopeful, but wary, of the government's latest move to tackle retail crime. It's announced a Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of the…
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Full Show Podcast: 12 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 12th of July. The Government has a new Ministerial Advisory Group on retail crime, but…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the OCR being held at 5.5%
Economists' Official Cash Rate expectations have proven correct. It's staying at 5.5% for the eight consecutive time. But the Reserve Bank's tone has softened…
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Lisa McLaren: 350 Aotearoa Co-Director on the Government's new climate change plan
An activist group is calling the Government's new climate change plan meaningless. Minister Simon Watts has unveiled a five-point strategy for dealing with…
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Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of July the OCR is out and the Reserve Bank's outlook is looking better than…
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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on George Clooney's essay urging Joe Biden to drop from the race
Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney has urged Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. All eyes have been on Biden at the NATO summit in…
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on house building costs falling after more than a decade
Now could be the best time to build a house after costs fall for the first time in more than a decade. Corelogic's Construction Cost Index shows building costs…
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Ryan Bridge: The press conference that could mark the end of Biden's political career
Nancy Pelosi's just dropped the equivalent of a NATO bomb on her old buddy Joe Biden. The former house speaker is well connected and respected in the Democrat…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR figures set to be released today
The Reserve Bank is expected to make a “short and sweet” announcement today. Economists are expecting the OCR to remain untouched at 5.5%, as it has the last…
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Kirstin Corson: Drive Electric CEO on the changes to the clean car standards
An EV advocacy group isn’t in favour of the changes to the clean car standards. Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced he's scaling back the previous…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Lulu Sun's Wimbledon run coming to an end
The run at Wimbledon of New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun has come to an end. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the 23-year-old has been beaten in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 10th of July it's OCR day, and Ryan speaks to Westpac's chief economist who isn't…
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Richard Gladwell: Sail World Editor on Wynyard Quarter hosting the Auckland leg of the SailGP
Auckland's leg of SailGP will bring the boats to the spectators. The event will hold its first ever leg in Auckland in January. Auckland was supposed to hold…
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Ryan Bridge: Labour should steer well clear of an inheritance tax
I'm always a little bit paranoid about what governments are planning and what kind of taxes that they're scheming up. Look at the UK, which recently elected…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the curfew being implemented in Alice Springs
Alice Springs is under another curfew. Australia’s Northern Territory Police Commissioner has declared another curfew, lasting three nights, following a string…
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Sally King: NZ Medical Cannabis Council Director on the changes to the export rules
The changes to New Zealand’s medical cannabis export regulations are being called a ‘game changer’. Exports will now only have to meet the standards of the…
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Irene King: Aviation Expert on Boeing pleading guilty to defrauding regulators
An aviation expert says Boeing's management would be in jail if it were subject to New Zealand law. The company's agreed to a guilty plea around defrauding…
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Brigitte Morton: Political Commentator on the Darleen Tana investigation and the Green's response
Darlene Tana doesn't think natural justice has been followed. The Green Party's requested the MP resign from Parliament after receiving the investigation into…
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Ryan Bridge: Why was Darleen Tana asked to resign when Julie Anne Genter wasn't?
Question: how do the greens save money on marketing photoshoot costs for the next election? Answer: just use their candidates' mugshots. Now that's obviously a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 9 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th July. The Darleen Tana report is out and the Greens have called for her to resign from…
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Dom Kalasih: Fast tracked roads may be tolled
It's looking more likely the fast tracked roads of national significance will be tolled. Construction will begin in the next three years, but exact time frames…
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Gavin Grey: French, UK elections
The second round of voting has begun in the French election, just a week after the far right National Rally Party won a third of votes. Cabinet in the UK is…
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Gareth Kiernan: Grocery prices up last month
New data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs show costs from suppliers to supermarkets rose by 2.7% in June. Costs were up in all departments compared to last…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 8 July 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 8th of July, Newstalk ZB welcomes Ryan for his first programme. It's looking likely the…
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Mark Phillips: Crimson Global Academy Principal on screen time in educational settings
The principal of an online high school is broadening the conversation about children's screen time. In an article in today's Medical Journal a group of experts…
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Elliott Smith: ZB's Rugby Commentator on All Blacks v England Test
Dunedin is abuzz ahead of the first All Blacks test of the 2024 season. They take on England at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night - and it's Scott…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on election day and impending loss for the Conservative Party
Britain's Conservative Party is bracing for a huge loss, with only a few hours to go till polling booths close. Keir Starmer's Labour is expected to close a 14…
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Kieran McAnulty: Labour's Housing Spokesperson on the Government's plans to revise the housing development regulations
The Labour Party says building more houses requires support from all sides. Housing Minister Chris Bishop will today announce the plan to flood the largest…
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Bernie Smith: Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust on the overhaul to Kainga Ora's leadership
A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership. The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce…
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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the mood in the Democrats after the Biden-Trump debate
American President Joe Biden continues to face pressure from his own party. A new Reuters Ipsos poll shows Biden and former president Donald Trump neck and…
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Mark Potter: NZEI President on the introduction of standardised testing for primary school students
The primary teachers union says the Government's new school tests won't make a difference. The Government's introducing phonics checks done after 20 weeks of…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Lucy Letby being found guilty of attempted murder of another infant
Former UK nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby. It adds to convictions last year that made her the United Kingdom's…