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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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2:59

Ryan Bridge: Are supermarket sales really sales?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/06/04

The Commerce Commission reckons we need fewer items 'on sale' at the supermarket. That would mean less yoghurt on special at $4.99, fewer $1.99 chocolate bars at the checkout, and just less price yo-yo-ing in general. This is counterintuitive. The job of Commerce Commission, through the Grocery Commissioner, is meant to score us cheaper prices and boost competition, right? So, what the hell is going on here? This morning, they announced they want to change the rules around what the supermarkets can

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3:14

Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on Ukraine hitting a...

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2025/06/03

Ukraine's struck a critical bridge connecting Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. It's security service claims agents mined the supports of the bridge with more than one-thousand kilograms of explosives, severely damaging the foundations. Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the bridge is a hated symbol of Russian occupation for Ukraine. He says it's also a vital piece of infrastructure for Russia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:48

Chris Henry: 818 Publicity Managing Director on...

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2025/06/03

Wellington's seen as the ideal place to host a major movie premiere. That's due to a decade-old agreement between the producers of the Avatar franchise and the Government, given the amount of taxpayers' money that's been contributed. In return, the producers agreed to roll out a red carpet in New Zealand for at least one of the three movies. 818 Publicity Managing Director Chris Henry told Ryan Bridge Wellington has a wonderful film culture. He says the capital is also home to the films' director

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3:13

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the...

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2025/06/03

The Building and Construction Minister's confident they're providing the right support while sector liquidation rates remain bleak. Building Research Association data shows construction companies now make up about a third of all business liquidations – up 25% in 2022. Minister Chris Penk told Ryan Bridge it's not a great statistic, but they're focusing on what they can control. He says this includes turning around rules and regulations to make recovery easier. Penk says the sector's in the midst

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2:51

Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Mayor on international...

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2025/06/03

Although visitor spending is on the rise, some parts of New Zealand are still doing it tough. A Government survey's found international visitor spending increased by 10% and contributed more than $12 billion to the economy in the year ending March. That's 9.2% up on the previous year. It reflects an increase in international visitors, topping 3.3 million arrivals, up from almost 3.2 million. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers told Ryan Bridge it's good news, but also highlights the uneven nature of the

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2:07

Ryan Bridge: International spending is up, but is it...

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2025/06/03

Tourism mojo. Louise Upston fired off an enthusiastic press release last night. "International visitor spend on the up” it proclaimed. New data, which we get from the International Visitor Survey, showed a 10% jump in spending on the previous year. Sounds impressive, right? Sounds like we’re getting somewhere. Finally shaking off the Covid cobwebs. But this is where we start to see the spin doctors earning their keep. Let’s not forget we’ve been dealing with inflation outside the band over that

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2:42

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the US...

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2025/06/02

Australia's refusing to play ball with the US, which is demanding it up its defence spend to 3.5% of GDP as soon as possible. Australia's currently tracking to lift spending to 2.33% of GDP in the next eight years. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seems to be brushing off the demand. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge that Albanese has said what you should do in defence is decide what you need, your capability, and provide for it, and that’s what his Government is doing. LISTEN

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3:39

Andrew Alderson: Sports reporter on the French tennis...

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2025/06/02

Plenty happened in the sporting world over the long weekend, and Andrew Alderson joined Ryan Bridge to delve into some of it.On today's agenda is thelatest fromRoland-Garros, the Warriors' win and Mitch Barnett's unfortunate ACL injury, and a social media spat coming out of IndyCar. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Olga Ivshina: BBC Senior Russia reporter on the...

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2025/06/02

Minimal progress in another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have agreed, in Istanbul, to exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war, and those under 25. Meanwhile, Ukraine's carried out drone strikes on several Russian air bases. BBC's Olga Ivshina says even the loss of one plane is significant, as Russia can't replicate it quickly. She told Ryan Bridge Russia has also launched attacks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:50

Ryan Bridge: We shouldn't have to work for the...

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2025/06/02

Do you know what's really starts to rub me the wrong way? It's governments telling us to do more things. This morning, we've got the government coming out with yet another hotline. Sounds fancy. Sounds efficient. It's a hotline to report road cones.A road cone tipline. Sorry, but if the problem is that there are too many road cones on the road, and they're unnecessary for the work being carried out —which half of them appear to be— then why do you need us to tell you that? Surely if we just had

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34:29

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2025

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2025/06/02

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 3rd of June 2025, The Government's introducing new changes to Worksafe and implementing a new roadcone hotline, Parallax CEO Dave Tilton shares his thoughts on how it will work. Ukraine and Russia have been having peace talks in Turkey, BBC Senior Russia Correspondent Olga Ivshina shares the latest. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus, Donna Demaio has all the details on the Australian PM brushing off a push from

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3:04

Dave Tilton: Parallaxx Traffic Control Training Chief...

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2025/06/02

Significant changes at WorkSafe as it moves from an enforcement focus and launches the road cone hotline. The agency will now engage early to support risk management, starting with today's opening of a tipline for excessive road cone usage. Parallaxx Traffic Control Training Chief Executive Dave Tilton told Ryan Bridge there are good elements to this announcement.He agrees with the collaborative risk-based approach, connecting WorkSafe, councils, and NZTA. But Tilton says there are incompatible

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3:53

Peter Clark: Aviation commentator on Air New...

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2025/05/29

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights took off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows airline performance for April. 78% of Jetstar's flights between Australia and New Zealand left on time, and 70% for Qantas. Aviation commentator Peter Clark told Ryan Bridge Air New Zealand's has a large fleet, which means more planes needing attention. He says aircrafts have to be turned around, serviced, and catered every flight. LISTEN

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3:00

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the...

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2025/05/29

Doubts many parents will be prosecuted for repeat truancy under a new Government directive. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's confirmed these parents could be fined up to $30 a day as part of a firmer approach on school attendance. Any possible prosecution cases will be referred to the Ministry. Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Ryan Bridge they have 28 students —or 3%— who could fall into the chronic non-attendance category. He says the vast majority have parents who are

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3:07

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the proposed...

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2025/05/29

Farmers are welcoming a proposal to remove difficult rules from the Resource Management Act. The Government's released three discussion documents proposing amending 12 current national directions and four new ones. They include changes to freshwater management and regulation of farming practices. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge the Government's addressing issues they've been highlighting for a long time. She says the rules are complex, impractical, and in some cases,

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2:07

Vincent McAviney: UK/Europe Correspondent on police...

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2025/05/29

British Police are still asking the public not to speculate as to why a 53-year-old businessman drove his car into a massive crowd of people in Liverpool. Seventy nine people - among those celebrating Liverpool Football Club's league title - were hurt; seven remain in hospital. Paul Doyle faces six charges related to grievous bodily harm, and one of dangerous driving. He'll first appear in court this weekend. Doyle is a former Royal Marine, believed to have served in the 90s. LISTEN ABOVESee

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34:17

Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/05/29

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, Friday the 30th of May Full Show Podcast 2025, the Ministry of Education's been ordered to prosecute parents who who don't regularly send their children to school, Darfield school Principal Andy England shares his thoughts. Beef and Lamb NZ are praising the government's RMA announcement Chairperson Kate Acland explains it's benefits. New data on plane arrivals shows Air New Zealand is falling behind, Aviation Commentator Peter Clark shares his thoughts. Europe

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2:42

Ryan Bridge: Why expensive butter prices are actually...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/05/29

The price of butter's shot up 65% over the past year - you might have noticed nana's cookie jar's a bit empty lately. Bakers are buying in bulk from the Aussies, where it's cheaper. Online discussion blames our dairy farmers, the co-op that buys their milk, and the producers who sell it. But, there are a couple of reason its cheaper there than here. 1) We export a hell of a lot more to the world than the Aussies do. In 2023, they exported 9.4 tonnes. We exported 441 tonnes. They exported 2% of the

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4:05

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/05/28

A lack of consensus at the Reserve Bank on yesterday’s cut to the OCR reflects the global economic uncertainty. The Monetary Policy Committee has dropped the cash rate 25-basis points to 3.25%, and now expects to reach a 2.9% low-point in December. However, further cuts are uncertain, with the bank adopting a watch and wait approach. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge they still believe we’ll get another cut next month, but it’s uncertain how far the Bank will go. He says it’s

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3:26

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group Chair on NZ...

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2025/05/28

The Grocery Action Group is unconvinced by a proposal to rapidly add competition to the grocery sector. The New Zealand Initiative wants the Government to introduce a "fast track pathway" to allow new entrants to enter the market, rather than forcing any break-up of the existing supermarket companies. It includes streamlining rezoning, consenting and investment clearance processes. The group's Sue Chetwin told Ryan Bridge it's more of a nice to have. She says to get more competitors, the government

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