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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.
Episodes
- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Grant Duncan: Political commentator on the potential misuse of Census data by Te Pāti Māori
A political scientist says the allegations that Census data has been misused by a political party would be very concerning if true. The Prime Minister's…
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Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert on Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to New Zealand
It's expected China will try to sweeten the pot for New Zealand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive in Wellington this week, the first such visit since 2017…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive on government decision to reverse oil exploration ban
The Government will remove the 2018 ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. The decision's being labelled a 'backwards step' by environmentalist…
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Gavin Grey: UK and Europe Correspondent on the death of TV Doctor Michael Mosley
British TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found dead on the Greek Island of Symi after disappearing while on holiday last week. The 67-year-old healthy…
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Tony Johnson: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals
The Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals are kicking off this weekend. The Hurricanes are still sitting at the top of the table, just ahead of the Blues on a…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the $4b investment in pothole prevention
It's a much-needed record funding boost in pothole prevention. The Transport Agency's confirmed it'll put just over $2 billion into prevention on state…
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Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ Chair on the increasing number of Kiwis unable to access specialist care
A concerning healthcare trend finds more Kiwis unable to access specialist care, leaving GPs to manage cases without extra resources. Otago University has…
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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on Boeing's Starliner capsule's launch
Third time’s a charm for Boeing as its first manned ship takes off to space. Previous launch attempts had been called off due to system and machinery failures…
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Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO on the Ministry of Regulation review on the sector
The Early Childhood Sector is welcoming the Ministry of Regulation review. Regulation Minister David Seymour's saying affordability, access, and regulation…
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Peter Dunne: Political Commentator says the allegations against Te Pāti Māori need to be handled carefully
The allegations against Te Pāti Māori need to be handled with sensitivity. It's been alleged information collected at Auckland's Manurewa Marae was used to…
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Leanne Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the proposed changes to the Holidays Act
There's hopes the holiday law changes will benefit Kiwi businesses. The Government's drafting legislation and will put it out for consultation in September. It…
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Adam Blair: Former Warrior on Christchurch Council being urged to back the bid for a South Island NRL team
The Christchurch Council is being urged to back the bid for a South Island NRL team. It’s said the team could bring in $50 million in revenue for the city each…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the newly revealed details of abandoned Baby Elsa
UK police are still unable to find the parents they say abandoned three babies across East London across seven years. DNA testing shows newborn Baby Elsa…
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Shaun Robinson: Mental Health Foundation CEO on the dropping rate of people accessing specialist services
More people are getting mental health support in primary care, but not as many are accessing specialist services. A Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Reporter on the Super Rugby matchups, T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup is coming up soon, and New Zealand has been put out in the back paddock with no games in the United States. The Super Rugby quarterfinals…
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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the large boy racer event in Levin over the weekend
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says there’s been a drop in respect for police over the past six to seven years and they have become “punching bags” - and he…
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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Christopher Luxon's visits to Fiji and Nuie
The Prime Minister will be doing what he can to steer clear of Fiji's domestic political issues while there. Christopher Luxon's visiting Fiji and Niue this…
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the 2024 Budget of 'Broken Promises'
The Finance Minister is defending the time it's going to take to get the Government's books back in the black. Nicola Willis says a surplus is expected in…
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Rachel Hart: Cancer Society CEO on the Budget failing to follow through on funding cancer drugs
The Cancer Society says some patients won't have a year to wait for National to make good on their promise. Over the next four years the government is spending…
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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator on Proposal Two being passed at the NZ Rugby vote
A civil war has been sparked after a vote at NZ Rugby’s headquarters saw Proposal Two passed. It passed with a majority, 69 votes for and 21 against. New…
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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator on today's vote for New Zealand Rugby's governance structure
Today sees a crucial vote take place for New Zealand Rugby. A Special General Meeting is taking place, in which the union will vote on the new governance…
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Deborah Hart: Consumer Advocacy Council Chair on the potential problems with increasing power bills
There are concerns that another rise in power bills could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. The Commerce Commission is proposing increased revenue…
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Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on what can be expected regarding tax cuts in today's Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will unveil the final shape of the tax cuts promised to New Zealanders in the Budget today as well as how the Government will…
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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the jurors retiring to deliberate in Donald Trump's hush money trial
Donald Trump's hush money trial is nearing its end, with jurors retiring to deliberate. The former US president is facing 34 felony charges of falsifying…
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Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist on the sentiment towards the future of house prices
Interest rate sentiment might have turned, but people are uncertain about the future of house prices and whether it's a good time to buy. A new ASB survey's…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on Pope Francis apologising after reportedly using a gay slur during a closed-door meeting
Pope Francis has apologised after he was quoted using a derogatory term about gay men. It's alleged the Pope made the remark during a closed-door meeting with…
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David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on students attending the Toitu Te Tiriti protests
David Seymour is urging students to stay in school tomorrow and not join protests across the country. Toitu Te Tiriti is urging Māori to strike countrywide…
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Andrew Holden: News Publishers Association spokesperson on the possibility of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill going through
The News Publishers Association remains optimistic the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill will go through. A Select Committee's recommended the bill not be…
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Barry Sheridan: CEO and Owner of NPD Fuel on the choice to take full ownership of the company
Nelson-based fuel company NPD has remained 100% Kiwi owned. The company left the hands of the founding family, selling a majority of the shares. One Kiwi in…
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Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association Spokesperson on the issues with trains
A public transport advocate believes we're paying the price for a lack of investment in trains. Only 22.5% of Wairarapa trains arrived within five minutes of…
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Kate Gregory: Cancer Society Co-Director on the report of a shortage in public sector radiation oncology services
A struggle to staff the country's radiation oncology services is turning more cancer patients to private care. RNZ is reporting that a service caring for…
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Andrew Alderson: Charles Leclerc wins home race at Monaco, first lap crash takes out three other cars
- Charles Leclerc’s first win since July 2022 - Max Verstappen started and finished the race sixth for Red Bull - Early crash took out Sergio Perez, Kevin…
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Pre-budget: Govt reveals 'more investment' for more teachers
The secondary teachers union says the Government's pre-Budget teacher recruitment announcement is a good start but it needs to ramp up. Education Minister…
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Rishi Sunak to bring back UK national service if re-elected
The UK Prime Minister has made a big pre-election promise - ahead of July's general election. The Conservative party wants to bring back 12 months of national…
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Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: "Hard to know how damaging" this will be
This week marks the conclusion to the Donald Trump Hush Money Trial in New York. The first criminal trial of former President Donald J Trump will have its…
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Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association on the state of the Economy and Nicola Willis' pre-Budget speech
The state of New Zealand’s economy is a disappointment. In a pre-Budget speech to the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Finance Minister Nicola Willis…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the campaigning ahead of the July general election
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have hit the ground running in the UK. The leaders of the Conservative and Labour parties, respectively, are out and about ahead…
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Mark Barrow: Auckland University Dean of Technology on the number of new primary teachers who failed high-school subjects
It’s little surprise a large number of Kiwi teachers didn't pass some high-school subjects. New research has found a quarter of new primary school teachers…
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Josie Vidal: Straterra CEO on the achievability of Shane Jones' mining proposal
A mining lobby group thinks the Resources Minister's decade-long vision for mining is achievable. Shane Jones has announced a draft strategy which would see a…
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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the brutal tornados and storms hitting the American Midwest
Major tornados hit Iowa, leaving towns devastated and people injured or dead. Greenfield was struck by the deadliest tornado of the storm, leaving homes and…
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Malcolm Knight: Mortgage Advisor and Director of Advice Knight on the OCR announcement and the financial hardship Kiwis are experiencing
The Reserve Bank had a few surprises in its monetary policy update yesterday. While the OCR remaining at 5.5% was expected, Governer Adrian Orr’s signal that…
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Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert on Emmanuel Macron's imminent arrival in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron's imminent arrival in New Caledonia is being viewed as a show of defiance. Six have died in the unrest sparked by government…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the likelihood of the OCR changing and interest rate cuts
The OCR is expected to remain steady. It’s expected to remain unchanged at 5.5% when the bank releases its quarterly Monetary Policy Statement this afternoon…
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Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players' Association CEO on the potential split from NZ Rugby over the governance change
New Zealand’s rugby provinces have been warned by the professional players to brace for a civil war if they vote to approve their own governance change…
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Brigitte Morten: Former National Ministerial Advisor on David MacLeod's donation blunder and Darleen Tana being referred to the Electoral Commission
Electoral paperwork is landing two MPs in hot water. The Greens have referred suspended MP Darleen Tana to the Electoral Commission for failing to put a…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the injuries and death on the Singapore Airlines flight from London
Passengers have described their terror when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore dropped suddenly. A 73-year-old British man has died of a…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the increased domestic violence response times in Australia's Northern Territory Police
Police response times in Australia’s Northern Territory have gotten worse. A domestic violence inquest has heard that police response times have increased in…
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Andrew Tripe: Whanganui Mayor on Local Government's proposal for city and regional deals
Local councils want a new approach to move decision making away from central government and back into communities. Local Government New Zealand is proposing…
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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the impact of Iran's President's death
The death of Iran's President isn't expected to have immediate impacts internationally. President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister have been confirmed…
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Chris Glaudel: Community Housing Aotearoa Deputy CEO on the findings of the independent review of Kainga Ora and social housing
Immediate changes are in store for Kainga Ora, in light of a critical independent review. It found the public housing agency needs significant savings to…
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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host ahead of tomorrow's A-League game between the Wellington Phoenix and the Melbourne Victory
A sellout crowd is certain as it's just one day til Wellington Phoenix chants ring out across the city. The nix are playing the Melbourne Victory at a packed…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on King Charles returning to work and attending garden parties
King Charles has been attending garden parties as he returns to public duties. The monarch returned to work in late April, about two months after it was…
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Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo: Equal Opportunities Commissioner on the cost of workplace bullying
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister's being urged to address the huge cost of workplace bullying. A report by the Human Rights Commission and KPMG has…
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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the response to Fonterra's change in strategy
Federated Farmers says most farmers are looking at Fonterra's change in strategy with cautious optimism. The dairy giant's signalled its intent to divest…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Joe Biden agreeing to the presidential debates with Donald Trump
After months of goading, Donald Trump has his wish. Joe Biden has finally agreed to presidential debates, but on a different schedule. He released a video on…
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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on the junior doctor strike starting today
Hundreds of appointments and surgeries have been cancelled as junior doctors begin another strike. They’re continuing to fight for better pay and work…
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Tim King: Tasman District Mayor on the slowing economic growth in the regions
There's a small silver lining for regional councils amid slowing local economic growth. The March Infometrics Monitor reveals economic activity has increased…
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Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police Spokesperson on New South Wales fast tracking New Zealand police recruits
Labour's anticipating many Kiwi police officers will take up New South Wales' incentivised offer. The state is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll…
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Roman Travers: New Zealand can't afford tax cuts
With any promise there’s always an element of wiggle room, misinterpretation, or perhaps reversing out at high speed. Although I have huge admiration for…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the study showing potential heart benefits of weight loss medication
A UK study has found that obesity jabs could reduce health risks. Researchers looked at semaglutide, otherwise known as Wegovy and Ozempic, and found that the…