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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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34:14

Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/14

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The Government has put new sex education guidelines out for consultation, Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyle Brewerton shares his thoughts. Auckland Council's voted on the future of land destroyed by floods, Auckland Council Group Manager for the Tamaki Makaurau recovery office tells Ryan Bridge about the plan they've come up with. The Government's coughing up $13.5 million for a new global marketing campaign to

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2:35

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the...

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2025/04/13

The Government wants to change our drivers licensing system, but AA believes more improvements are needed to have a greater impact on the youth road toll. Among the changes are removing the full licence test, more consequences for drivers who commit traffic offences while on their learner or restricted licence, and a zero-alcohol limit for everyone until they reach a full licence.   AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen joins the show to discuss the proposal. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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3:21

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Russian sensor...

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2025/04/13

Russia's ambassador to the UK isn't denying allegations that Russian sensors have been hidden around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines. Andrei Kelin said that while he did not deny Russia was attempting to track British submarines, he rejected the idea that such activities presented a threat to the UK. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show to discuss the allegations, and Scotland's ferry fiasco. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

Andrew Alderson: Sports Reporter on the Golf Masters,...

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2025/04/13

It's been another bad day in the office for Liam Lawson who finished 13th in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix. Two separate incidents with Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg saw Lawson slapped with 15 seconds worth of time penalties. Sports Reporter Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the Kiwis race, the Golf Masters live, and V8s over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:18

Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2025

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2025/04/13

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast 2025 Monday 14th of April 2025, The Government wants to change up our drivers licensing system, AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen shares his thoughts. The documentary following the trial of Phillip Polkinghorne was released last night, the projects producer Polly Fryer tells Andrew Dickens about the process behind it. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Russia's

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5:42

Polly Fryer: Producer of new Polkinghorne documentary...

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2025/04/13

The producer of the newly released Polkinghorne documentary is denying claims from its namesake, the TV show is tabloid clickbait. The three episodes explore the eight-week trial which saw Auckland eye doctor Phillip Polkinghorne found not guilty for the death of his wife Pauline Hanna. Producer Polly Fryer told Andrew Dickens it's played no part in the judicial process and doesn't shy away from his lifestyle choices. Fryer says portraying a side of life not often seen doesn't make it clickbait, and

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2:28

David Trewavas: Taupō Mayor ahead of this year's...

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2025/04/10

Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend. It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected in town from around the country and Australia. Mayor David Trewavas told Andrew Dickens measurements done after last year's event showed a minimum of $20 million was pumped through the town. He's hoping to replicate that economic success. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Officer on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/10

New Zealand children have had their say on what they want from a safer internet. A Save the Children and Netsafe survey of a thousand young people aged six to eighteen finds more than half feel safe online. Around three quarters believe greater control over ads, and stronger protections from harmful content are needed. Netsafe Chief Online Officer Sean Lyons told Andrew Dickens it needs to be a joint effort. He says it's the responsibility of parents to keep an eye and provide support, but it's also

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3:08

Chris Finlayson: Former Treaty Negotiations Minister...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/10

A Former Treaty Negotiations Minister believes taking the Treaty Principals Bill to a referendum is a prescription for disaster. Parliament has voted down the contentious bill spearheaded by David Seymour - only Act voting in favour. Seymour says the party will take another strategy to pursue its agenda. Former Minister Chris Finlayson told Andrew Dickens Act's principals could go into a Constitution Act or something similar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:19

Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/10

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 11th April 2025, The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water, Former National Minister for treaty negotiations Chris Finlayson shares what happens from here. New data shows only one in three Kiwi parents have rules around their children's use of social media, Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons shares his concerns with Andrew Dickens. It's Supercars weekend in Taupo, Mayor David Trewavas tells Andrew what we can expect from the

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1:55

Andrew Dickens: Why forestry should be removed from...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/10

Last night on 1News I heard the single most logical and sane thing said in the entire bulletin in a long time. It was said by Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. A very smart man. A Rhodes Scholar. A Former Minister for the Environment for National. Simon Upton said we should in, an ordinary way, take forestry out of the Emissions Trading Scheme. And I thought, why has it taken so long for someone to say it? We should, in an orderly way, take forestry out of the

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4:29

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the...

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2025/04/09

The Reserve Bank's keeping a watchful eye on global trade developments. It's lowered the Official Cash Rate by 25-basis points to 3.5%, with another cut expected next month. But it's still waiting to see how trade barriers affect inflation before deciding what to do after that. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens the central bank is right to take a wait-and-see approach. He says what's become very clear over the past couple of days, and again this morning, is how

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3:15

Phillip Duncan: WeatherWatch Head Analyst on the...

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2025/04/09

A weather forecaster's hoping there can be clearer skies for our Government weather agencies with a merger on the way. Legislation's coming to merge NIWA and MetService before the end of the year. The Government says it'll deliver a more efficient agency, combining operations and streamlining back-office functions. WeatherWatch's Phillip Duncan told Andrew Dickens he wants MetService's clear communication skills to be central to the new agency. He says it's compared to NIWA, which frequently uses

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2:39

Mark Patterson: Associate Minister of Agriculture on...

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2025/04/09

The wool industry believes New Zealand will enjoy the benefits of the Government's new building directive. From July, all new Crown agency builds costing more than nine-million-dollars, and refurbishments topping 100-thousand, must use New Zealand wool where possible. It follows Kainga Ora reversing its price-based decision to not use more-expensive wool products in January. Associate Minister of Agriculture, Mark Patterson told Andrew Dickens it does change the price, but you're getting a

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34:11

Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/09

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 10th April 2025, The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points, Infometrics Principal Economist shares whether or not it was the right move. Legislation to merge Niwa and MetService, will be introduced later this year, Weather Watch Head Analyst Philip Duncan tells Andrew Dickens about the difference it will make. The Government's directing agencies to use wool where appropriate, but will it come at a cost? Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark

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1:35

Andrew Dickens: The curious case of Benjamin Doyle

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/09

Benjamin Doyle spoke on the controversy surrounding them yesterday and basically called themself stupid. We’ve found out that the Greens actively asked them to delete their accounts which introduced us all to the "bussy". But they refused, wanting to stand up for what they are and who they stand for. Given that, if I was the Greens I would have gone to the next person on the list. If Doyle wasn’t going to drop it, I would have dropped him. I said last week they should go, and I stand by that. I

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4:42

Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/08

New Zealand faces significant obstacles to take down organised crime groups. A ministerial advisory group's first report reveals a sobering reality the country is losing the fight, and claims bold changes are needed. It says a significant spike in methamphetamine use last year was dire. Associate Police Minister Casey Costello told Andrew Dickens a series of reports will provide practical advice over the next six months. She says there will be specific actions released each month - including how

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3:09

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Prince Harry...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/08

Prince Harry has returned to the UK to challenge a court decision over his security arrangements in his home country. The Duke of Sussex has appeared at the High Court in London, appealing last year's ruling the Home Office fairly gave him different levels of taxpayer-funded protection. The 40-year-old's legal team has questioned the way the decision, taken in early-2020 after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals, was made. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens the Duke

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3:58

Lesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/08

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have got the better of opposition leader Peter Dutton in their first election debate. Sky News declared the incumbent Albanese as the winner after asking 100 undecided voters their thoughts. Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Andrew Dickens two key issues emerged last night. She says the cost of living and energy policy were two of the biggest topics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:42

John Carran: Jarden Economist and Investment...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/04/08

Economists are seemingly aligned on where they think today's Official Cash Rate figure will land. The Reserve Bank's expected to cut the OCR by 25 basis points, down from 3.75 percent. It's the first rate decision since Governor Adrian Orr's resignation. Jarden Economist and Investment Strategist, John Carran told Andrew Dickens there's been a lot of uncertainty in markets from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. He believes it's too early for the bank to panic and cut the OCR any further.See

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