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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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2:24

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the arrest made in...

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2025/03/11

An arrest has been made in the case of the fiery North Sea collision, which saw two large ships —one at anchor— erupt in balls of flame. English Police have announced the arrest of a 59-year-old man, understood to be the captain of the cargo ship, and charged him with suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens the charge is due to the fact that one man is still missing, presumed dead. He says it’s also due to the fact that conditions were good at the

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34:29

Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2025

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2025/03/11

Changes to Qantas' loyalty scheme start today, Aviation Commentator Irene King explains what it means for competition in the sector. Major school lunch provider Libelle has been placed into liquidation creating uncertainty for the school lunches programme, Kaitao Intermediate Principal tells Andrew Dickens the programmes had issues from the beginning. UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey shares the latest on one crew member still missing and one of the ships still alight following the collision

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3:30

Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate School Principal on...

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2025/03/11

Another push for the Government to cut its losses with its revamped school lunches. The Libelle Group - which is contracted to deliver about 125-thousand meals each day - is in liquidation. The responsibility will now fall solely on Compass Group -- but Minister in Charge David Seymour says that won't impact lunch deliveries. Rotorua's Kaitao Intermediate School Principal, Phil Palfrey told Andrew Dickens he has little faith it won't create further issues. He wishes the Government could return to

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2:28

Andrew Dickens: Could the housing crisis be over?

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2025/03/11

As with all things lately we’re looking for any little clue that the old normal is coming back. But I don’t think it is. ASB lowered its house price inflation forecast for this year. Its Chief Economist Nick Tuffley reckons the pick up in sales has been sluggish and there is a lot of stock on the market. They believe prices will fall through the first half of this year, therefore, the bank has more than halved its house price growth forecast for 2025 to just 3.4% from 9%. That’s more in line

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4:14

Bharat Chawla: India New Zealand Business Council...

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2025/03/10

New Zealand is looking to build stronger ties with India. The Prime Minister is heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday with a contingent of ministers and business leaders. Prioritising a deal with the fast-growing economic giant was a coalition condition with NZ First. India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla told Andrew Dickens he has confidence in this trip. He says it's a perfect opportunity as a lot of work has been done over the last 24 months to make it happen. LISTEN

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2:58

Michael Lee: Auckland University marketing expert on...

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2025/03/10

It's thought the Prime Minister's communication style doesn't sit well with Kiwis. The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows Chris Hipkins has leap-frogged Chris Luxon as preferred PM. Labour's also ahead on 34.1%, with National trailing on 33.6%. National's support has risen, but support for coalition partners Act and New Zealand First have both dropped. Auckland University marketing expert, Michael Lee told Andrew Dickens Luxon's question side-stepping on Andrew Bayley's sacking was a good

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1:38

Andrew Dickens: It's too early for polls

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2025/03/10

We’re awash with polls. The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and research from Horizon. It all says we’re not happy with the country right now. Therefore, we’re not happy with the Government. And no kidding - things have not been good for a while now. No matter who was in power a correction was needed. We swamped the nation with cash at the start of the pandemic. Unnecessarily we can now say with hindsight, and then we paid the price. So, the Government is going to be on the backfoot, no matter who

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34:37

Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025

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2025/03/10

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 11th of March 2025, The Prime Minister's announced he's taking a large delegation to India, India NZ Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla tells Andrew Dickens what to expect. Canada's new Prime Minister has vowed to win the trade war with the United States, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares what the reaction has been. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is slipping in the latest polls on preferred Prime Minister, Marketing

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4:54

David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief...

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2025/03/10

The United States' reaction to Canada's next Prime Minister's being described as fairly muted. Mark Carney's taking over from Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. It comes as tensions with the US are fragmenting - with President Donald Trump igniting a trade war and suggesting Canada could be absorbed into the US. The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief David Smith told Andrew Dickens we haven't heard much from Trump or other officials about Carney's win. He says there actually hasn't

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2:40

Andrew Alderson: Sports Journalist talks the Black...

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2025/03/09

It was a massive blow for the Black Caps, narrowly missing the Champions Trophy. India claimed the win by four wickets, chasing 252 to beat New Zealand. Andrew Alderson joined Andrew Dickens to dig into the clash and wrap the weekend’s sporting events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director...

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2025/03/09

What's being described as "ancient" infrastructure legislation is in for a shake-up. The Government's pitching changes to the Public Works Act to speed up acquiring land for major projects, including premium payments to private landowners. The Environment Court will no longer hear objections, but instead relevant authorities like the Minister for Land Information. Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director Michelle McCormick told Andrew Dickens removing the Environment Court is a big improvement

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3:48

Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive supports...

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2025/03/09

A renewed push for an Auckland bed tax, after a strong summer for its hotels. They experienced a five-million-dollar boost, largely due to SailGP and country musician Luke Combs' Eden Park concerts in January. CBRE Hotels and Leisure says an extra eight-thousand hotel rooms were booked over the four days. Heart of the City Chief Executive, Viv Beck told Andrew Dickens she supports a bed tax, as a way to fund these events which bring people to Auckland. She says it's thought that could contribute to

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33:57

Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025

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2025/03/09

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 10th of March 2025, the Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up how it acquires land, Infrastructure NZ Policy Director Michelle McCormick explains the difference it will make to our infrastructure pipeline. Heart of the City is calling for more big events in Auckland, CEO Viv Beck tells Andrew Dickens about the benefits of large events on the cities businesses. Andrew Alderson shares the latest on the Blackcaps taking

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1:57

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the state of the...

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2025/03/09

We ended last week with some hopeful noises from the health sector. Minister Simeon Brown was praised by academics and commentators for his increased funding for nurse practitioners, advanced training for nurses and increased training for doctors who come from overseas. He also announced an increase in the numbers of doctors we train here. Then, on Friday he announced the health plan which sees Lester Levy replaced by a board. Five targets were announced, all focusing on speedier healthcare and

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3:41

Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Greg Foran...

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2025/03/06

There's a belief Air New Zealand should turn its focus back on serving domestic customers as it looks for a new CEO. Greg Foran has resigned after five years in the job, but he's staying on in the role until October. He says the airline was set up well to continue its growth and innovation. Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens they’ve got to be really focused on the domestic market. She says customers are unhappy, and they perceive they’re not getting value for money. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:24

James Headley: Otago University International...

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2025/03/06

Phil Goff has paid the price for stepping out of his lane and commenting on US President Donald Trump. The comments questioning Trump's understanding of war history yesterday has cost the High Commissioner to the UK his job. Otago University's international relations expert James Headley told Andrew Dickens in other circumstances, a diplomat wouldn't be fired after making such comments. But he says our Government is aware that Trump is very sensitive to criticism. LISTEN ABOVESee

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34:40

Full Show Podcast: 07 March 2025

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2025/03/06

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 7th of March 2025, Air New Zealand Boss Greg Foran is calling it quits, Aviation Commentator Irene King tells Andrew Dickens what's expected to happen to the airline from here. Australia's bracing for tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit, Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest. Winston Peters has sacked The High Commissioner to London Phil Goff, Head of Politics at Otago University James Headley shares his thoughts. Get the Early

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3:46

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Australians...

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2025/03/06

Australians are bracing for Cyclone Alfred, as its first effects are felt. The slow-moving storm is expected to reach the coast of Southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales tonight or early tomorrow morning. Queensland's energy supplier is reporting more than 20-thousand customers are without power, of which more than 17 thousand were on the Gold Coast. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Andrew Dickens 12 metre waves have been seen, and a couple of people have been taken to

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1:47

Andrew Dickens: Don't screw with the successful over 60s

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2025/03/06

What’s with all these sackings and surprise resignations this week... Phil Goff yesterday, Adrian Orr the day before. Richard Prebble did a runner from the gravy train of the Waitangi Tribunal Greg Foran Calls it a day at Air New Zealand after 5 years... One of these guys had change forced on them, the other three just packed up and left with varying degrees of notice. Some are angry. some are relieved. And they all have one thing in common They’re over 60. You don’t screw with successful

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3:03

Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Professor on the...

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2025/03/05

There's delight at the Government's moves to improve access to primary care. It's announced the annual training places for nurse practitioners in primary care will double next year from 60 to 120. Health Minister Simeon Brown also announced the Government will support advanced education for up to 120 registered primary care nurses. Auckland University professor Warwick Bagg told Andrew Dickens Brown's efforts will make a huge difference to the sector. He says Brown's supported new locally trained

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