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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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3:35

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on Adrian Orr's resignation...

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2025/03/05

An independent economist says there'll be lasting questions about Adrian Orr's legacy as Reserve Bank Governor. His shock exit, announced yesterday, is halfway through his second five-year tenure. It also comes as the Reserve Bank is in the process of agreeing its funding increase for the next five years. Cameron Bagrie told Andrew Dickens everyone will have their own thoughts on the bank's recent choices. He believes they over-engineered the economic recovery and downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:29

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the trade war...

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2025/03/05

Canada could be seeing some potential relief from US tariffs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed the 25% import levies as a "very dumb thing to do", as Ottawa announced it will impose tariffs of its own. Trudeau is reportedly set for showdown talks with Donald Trump later today about the issue. But US correspondent Mitch McCann told Andrew Dickens Trump's commerce secretary has hinted some sectors could be left unscathed. He says it's been reported the auto sector could be tariff-free later

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2:36

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on Adrian Orr calling it...

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2025/03/05

So, Adrian Orr is gone in a month. And he’ll probably breathe a sigh of relief. He’s been at the centre of public scrutiny ever since he got the job as NZ Super Fund CEO back in 2007. During his tenure as Reserve Bank Governor, he was damned no matter what he did because with every move there were victims who felt punished in the pocketbook. So, everyone has an opinion of Adrian Orr, and most are not that complimentary. Who needs that? He’s 63 and wealthy and I’m sure keen to return to anonymity.

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3:40

Kelvin Davidson: Corelogic Chief Property Economist...

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2025/03/05

A return to growth in New Zealand's housing market. Corelogic's Home Value Index saw property values rise by 0.3 percent in February -- the strongest increase in more than a year. That follows a cumulative negative 4.1 percent decline from March to September last year. Chief Property Economist, Kelvin Davidson says [told Andrew Dickens] he thinks the housing market's returned to a more stable phase, post-pandemic. He says with wage growth coming through, there's a path to reasonably stable house

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34:22

Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2025

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2025/03/05

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 6th of March 2025, Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has resigned out of the blue - Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie tells Andrew Dickens who he thinks will be next in line for the top job. We might have some signs of life in the property market, CoreLogic Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson shares the latest numbers in the CoreLogic Home Value Index. The Government's announced it’s increasing the number of training places for nurse

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3:52

Todd Valster: Rail and Maritime Transport Union...

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2025/03/04

There are fresh developments in the Government's Cook Strait ferry headache. Hyundai is back in the running to land a deal after the coalition canned its original contract in 2023, blaming ballooning costs. Documents show the Government's set aside $300 million to cover that broken deal, which must be paid regardless of whether a new deal is struck. Rail and Maritime Transport Union General Secretary Todd Valster told Andrew Dickens the Government rushed to cancel the original deal. He reckons the

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3:02

Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff to Marco Rubio on...

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2025/03/04

Ukraine's President is ready to sign the US deal for a ceasefire only hours after America's decision to pause military aid to the war torn nation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his fiery meeting with Donald Trump at the White House was "regrettable". He's ready to work with Trump to sign a minerals deal and reach a peace deal. Former chief of staff to Marco Rubio —who is now the US Secretary of State— Matt Terrill told Andrew Dickens reaching a peace deal was a huge part of Trump's campaign. He says this

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2:47

Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers...

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2025/03/04

Truck drivers say it will take more than just congestion charges to address Auckland's traffic woes. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is hoping for practical solutions to traffic after a report found congestion will cost the city 2.6 billion dollars a year by next year. The National Road Carriers Association says it supports congestion charges, as long as they're fair. But Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Andrew Dickens it still needs a second harbour crossing and fixes to council roads. He

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34:21

Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2025

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2025/03/04

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Wednesday 5th of March 2025, Donald Trump has paused all military aid into Ukraine, Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff tells Andrew Dickens what he thinks will happen next. New documents reveal $300 million was set aside by the Government to cover it's broken ferry build contract with Hyundai. Could congestion charges come in sooner than expected? National Road Carriers Association CEO Just Tighe Umbers shares his thoughts. UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin

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1:49

Andrew Dickens: We're still waiting for answers on...

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2025/03/04

You could hear the disappointment oozing out of the Maritime Union Spokesperson yesterday as we found out the break fee for the Interislander ferries would be around 300 million. The ferries only cost 551 million at 60 per cent of the cost of the ferries. All up 1 billion dollars has been spent on nothing at all. It’s making Labour’s light rail fiasco look trivial. The Union guy called the situation Nicola Willis’ mistake. And it is. She’d be hoping to be remembered as the Saviour of the

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3:11

Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor on Wellington Water...

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2025/03/03

Questions over the future of Wellington Water's chairman, with calls for him to go after troubling findings within the organisation. A scathing review has found poor procurement processes, potential for fraud, and a serious lack of value for money. Board chair Nick Leggett says if the region's mayors ask him to go, he will, but thinks he's taken good action on the issues. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says he doesn't need to go. She told Andrew Dickens they’re a year out from water reforms and him and

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2:40

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the incoming...

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2025/03/03

Queensland's bracing for Cyclone Alfred to hit later this week. It's been upgraded to category two overnight, and is brewing off the Australian coast, where it's already causing heavy surf and high tides. Correspondent Donna Demaio told Andrew Dickens it's expected to hit on Thursday or Friday. She says there's a possibility of destructive winds and life-threatening flash flooding. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

Gary Hooper: Aquaculture NZ CEO on the Government's...

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2025/03/03

The Government's sinking just under $12 million into salmon farming. The five-year aquaculture investment will increase production and drive-up exports. It's estimating the extra support will create an additional $500 million of exports by 2035. Aquaculture New Zealand Chief Executive Gary Hooper told Andrew Dickens that's a conservative figure. He says when everything is up and running, there will be up-to 60-million tonnes worth of exports annually – pushing a billion dollars in value. LISTEN

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4:23

Angus Chambers: GenPro Chair on the Health Minister...

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2025/03/03

Concerns general practices will take too many patients to secure performance-based Government funding. The Health Minister's set aside 285 million-dollars to help uplift general practices as part of a larger boost to healthcare. The General Practice Owners Association welcomes the initiatives - but is cautious about the impacts. Chair Angus Chambers told Andrew Dickens practices will open their books to get more money without increasing their workforce. He says he's waiting until it's made clear

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1:31

Andrew Dickens: Simeon Brown's health announcement is...

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2025/03/03

How did we manage to bring so many people into the country and fail to have enough doctors when they get here? This is the question we’ve all asked every surge of immigration we’ve ever had. And there’s been many. I’m one. I came out in 1965 with my English father and Kiwi mum. And there’s been many more waves. Every time we’ve opened the door there seems to have been an attitude that we’ll take the immigrants labour, money, and advantages but ignore the consequences of a bigger population. So

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34:22

Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2025

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2025/03/03

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of March 2025, The new Health Minister's begun making moves to try save our deteriorating healthcare system, Genpro Chair Dr Angus Chambers tells Andrew Dickens how big of a difference it will make. Councils in Wellington are furious with a new scathing report into Wellington Water, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker shares a plan for how to move forward. Good news for the Aquaculture sector, the Government is Putting almost twelve million dollars

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3:08

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Pope Francis's...

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2025/03/02

Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person for the third week in the row. The Vatican published the Pope's written comments instead, saying he had written the text from his hospital room in a Rome "in the past few days." UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks the Andrew Dickens about the Pope's current health, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with European leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Jeffrey Price: Former US Defence Department official...

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2025/03/02

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his intention in the Oval Office was for the US to "stand more firmly on our side." During the meeting Trump told Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia or the US would be out. Former US Defence Department official Jeffrey Price joins the show to discuss the meeting that continues to be felt around the world. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:56

Elliott Smith: Sports commentator on Warriors Las...

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2025/03/02

The Warriors have faced a crushing defeat in Las Vegas as the 2025 NRL season opener. The Black Caps also crumbled to India by 44 runs. Dame Lydia Ko, on the other hand, has won the LPGA Women's World Championship. Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith joins the show to debrief our sporting events over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:43

Andrew Dickens: Trump's meeting with Zelensky was...

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2025/03/02

Andrew Dickens: Trump's meeting with Zelensky was schoolyard bullying Well who didn’t see the Trump Zelensky meltdown coming? The whole thing has been a show for the crowds and not a real play for peace. Before the summit Zelensky made it very clear that he wanted a ceasefire but with security guarantees. Reportedly America told Zelensky not to mention the security guarantees at the press conference. But that’s the heart of his position. He doesn’t trust Putin because they’ve had a ceasefire with

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