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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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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/22

On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23 April 2025, geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller discusses the overnight meeting between Prime Minister Luxon and his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer. NZ spokesperson for Save Women's Sport Australasia, Ro Edge explains a new members bill that aims to legally define men and women. And, Tourism Holdings Limited has seen a dramatic slowdown in bookings to the US. Chief Executive Grant Webster considers the effect of the US tariff regime on

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2:45

Francesca Rudkin: We have control of our notifications

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/22

There has been a clever marketing campaign from 2degrees this week. The telco has released the results of a study it commissioned into the impact mobile phones are having on our mental health. It’s not good. While most telco’s like to concentrate on keeping us connected, 2 Degrees has taken a slightly different approach with this one, acknowledging the elephant in the room by talking honestly and openly about the damage phones can do. It’s almost like they care. Which is quite refreshing. I

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3:41

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter talks the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/21

The Easter weekend hosted a fair bit of sport, and Elliott Smith joined Francesca Rudkin to delve into the wins, losses, and major players. They discussed the Warriors' win over the Broncos, the Super Rugby results, and the latest out of Formula 1. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:08

Ernie Newman: Grocery Policy Expert on Costco's...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/21

Costco is assessing its options for a potential expansion. The US big box retail chain has seen a sharp rise in membership and revenue since opening in Auckland's Westgate in September 2022. It launched home delivery to members and non-members across Auckland last week, and is working on expanding to new regions. Grocery Policy Expert Ernie Newman told Francesca Rudkin that he’s not all that convinced this expansion will pan out. He says Costco is successful in the North American market as people

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34:40

Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/21

On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast Tuesday 22nd of April 2025, Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna has the latest on the death of Pope Francis. Costco is looking to expand to outside of Auckland, Grocery Policy expert Ernie Newman tells Francesca Rudkin what this could mean for the grocery sector. Elliot Smith has the latest on weekend sport. Plus, Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's response to the Pope's death. Get the Early Edition

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4:57

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the death of Pope...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/21

Heavily choreographed proceedings are now in motion, following the death of the Pope. The leader of the Catholic Church has died overnight at the age of 88 following a battle with double pneumonia. Later this week, the Pope will lie in state in St Peters Basilica for several days for the public to pay their respects. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna is at St Peters' Square, and told Francesca Rudkin another ritual will be held in the coming hours, inside his apartment.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:07

Francesca Rudkin: Let's respect our teachers

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2025/04/21

According to an article in the NZ Herald this morning, fewer people want to be teachers. Teacher education is still a popular field of study, but both Canterbury and Otago Universities have seen a decline in teaching student enrolments over the past four years. Provisional data shows Canterbury has 964 students enrolled in a course in 2025, down from 1281 four years ago. Otago has followed a similar trend, with student numbers dropping from 620 to 495 in the same period. National Polytech, Te

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2:38

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the number of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/16

The education sector's hopeful further investment into school classrooms is on the way. New data shows 368 state schools had more students enrolled than their official classroom capacity last year – almost 1500 are at capacity. Education Minister Erica Stanford announced $100 million for school property, with new schools and classrooms in Auckland. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge it's got to be supercharged, so more schools can get re-locatable classrooms when they need them. He

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2:57

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the new...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/16

Our economy could take a knock, with volatility in the global trade environment. Infometrics has revised its GDP forecast for next year from 2.6% to 1.0% per annum, in anticipation of reduced exports stemming from Donald Trump's tariff policy. The annual inflation rate is expected to have risen from 2.2% to about 2.4%. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge they’re not too worried about a slight increase in inflation, as the domestic part of inflation should fall substantially this

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2:44

Ryan Bridge: The doctors strike doesn't add up

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/16

Have you been keeping up with this senior doctor's strike?There's a couple of things that don't add up. Yesterday we spoke about the average salary for these unionised senior doctors. Simeon Brown says it's a total package worth $343,500. The union hit back - they said the number was made up. Which it's not. It's the total package including superannuation and overtime penalties, etc. Now, for most Kiwis, when you apply for a job, that's the number you'd work off. When somebody asks how much do you

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4:19

Rob Campbell: Former Health New Zealand Chair on new...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/16

A former New Zealand health boss says the Government's new list of health infrastructure priorities adds nothing new. The plan to pump $20 million into infrastructure includes general maintenance and specific projects across the country. Former Health New Zealand Chair Rob Campbell says there's no meaningful detail in the plan. He says the Ministry of Health is good at producing lists, but not so good at producing outcomes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:11

Manish Thakkar: Dairy and Business Owners Group...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/15

Dairy owners say they're seeing the Government's tough on crime approach make practical impacts. The Government's claiming it's already exceeded its goal of 20 thousand fewer victims of violent crime, well before its 2029 deadline. It admits the data is volatile and subject to change. Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson Manish Thakkar told Ryan Bridge he's seeing less violent crime in its stores. He says there's still work to do, but thanks the Government for its work so far. LISTEN

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3:27

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says fresh produce...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/15

Prepare for more price rises. Data due out tomorrow is expected to show the inflation rate has risen again, from 2.2% to about 2.4%. One contributing factor is food price inflation, which is now back up at 3.5%. Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy told Ryan Bridge that while fresh produce prices have fallen in the past 12 months, that trend isn't likely to continue. He doesn't see them coming down any further, and they could well go up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:26

Sherelle Kennelly: Chief Executive of the Customs...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/15

Customs now has two remote controlled vessels to help combat drug smuggling around our coastline. Tahi and Rua were launched yesterday and can be at sea for up to 100 days using renewable energy. A recent Government report shows Customs seized 55 kilograms worth of methamphetamine in 2015 - now 90 kilos gets stopped every week. Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation Chief Executive Sherelle Kennelly told Ryan Bridge the boats are an important addition. She says it's a sustainable

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34:03

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/15

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 16th of April 2025, The Government's patting itself on the back for hitting its violent crime reduction target four years early, Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson Manish Thakkar shares his thoughts on the numbers. Food prices have increased 3.5% on last year, Chair of Vegetables NZ, John Murphy shares his thoughts. New submarines have been launched to intercept class-a drugs before they get into the country, Sherelle

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1:56

Ryan Bridge: What's the problem with the label...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/15

So we have senior doctors going on strike. We're in the midst of a global trade war - not that we're allowed to call it that anymore, Winston. We have inflation potentially picking up again. We have a lot going on in this country, not to mention around the world. And yet there I was, sitting down to watch the news last night, and the second lead story was about whether women or people could get pregnant. The fact is nobody in the story said it was solely women who get pregnant. Casey Costello

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3:04

Mace Ward: Auckland Council Group Recovery Manager on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/14

Auckland Council's set to put $352 million into purchasing homes in high-risk flood zones. More than 1200 properties will be bought by the end of the year, and a large amount of the land will be retained for flood resilience. Auckland Council Group Recovery Manager Mace Ward told Ryan Bridge it's a significant investment in future resilience for Auckland. He says over $1.2 billion will be put in between Crown and Council funding. Ward says there’s an opportunity for development, and around 30% of

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2:36

Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principles'...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/14

There's uncertainty over whether a newly proposed sex education curriculum has assigned topics across the appropriate age and stage. The Government's new curriculum will see children learning about puberty in Year 5 and menstruation in Year 6. High school students will also learn about sexual violence and STIs. Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyle Brewerton told Ryan Bridge it's important for primary students to learn about puberty. He believes it would be more beneficial talking

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2:25

Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs a game plan to deal with...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/14

Luxon’s stuck. Poor old Luxon, he's stuck between a rock and a hard place really, isn’t he? And it's only going to get worse as we head into next year. Just when he's done dealing with David Seymour on the Treaty Principles Bill - he never wanted to go with but agreed to get into government. That was shut down on Thursday and now the fire kicks off - he's having to hose that down too. He's been hosing it down since last Friday now. That's Winston and his big noting about how to deal with Trump,

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3:10

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Chief Executive on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/14

Thumbs up for the Government's tourism campaign. It's putting 13.5 million dollars into Tourism New Zealand, targeting markets like China, Australia, the US, India, Germany and South Korea. Arrivals in February were down this year overall. Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster told Ryan Bridge it's the right time to invest. Webster says Kiwis often think people just come here, but New Zealand's less than 1-percent of the world's tourism meaning we have to compete.See

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