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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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34:22

Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/19

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of Feburary 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points. Roadside dumping is an increasing problem along the Desert road detour Ruapehu District Councillor David Nottage tells Andrew Dickens, it's disgraceful. Winston Peters delivered a speech calling to 'reset' our relationship with the Cook Islands, Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls shares his analysis. US Correspondent gives

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1:35

Andrew Dickens: The Reserve Bank can't wait around...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/19

So yesterday I outlined the reasons why the Reserve Bank might not cut interest rates. I got that wrong. They chopped the rate by the expected half a percent with immediate relief for mortgage holders. What we try to do with the Reserve Bank is read behind the lines and figure out what they freely mean for our day-to-day life. This is what I think they’re saying, times have been tough. But you’ve been sitting on that couch for 15 years. You wanted to replace it 5 years ago, but everything went

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2:50

Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent gives an update on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/18

New medical tests have shown further complications in the condition of Pope Francis. They reveal the 88-year-old pontiff has developed bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican says laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the Holy Father's clinical condition continue to present a complex picture. Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens that he’s being described as in stable condition and doesn’t have a fever, but nevertheless, his state is worrying. Nevertheless, the pope is in good spirits and is

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3:03

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the OCR likely...

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2025/02/18

Economists are very confident in a 50-point cut to the Official Cash Rate today. The Reserve Bank is expected to drop the OCR from its current 4.25% to 3.75% at 2pm. That would follow a 50-basis point cut at the bank's last meeting in November. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Andrew Dickens the data has fallen in line with the Reserve Bank’s forecasts. He says it’s reasonable for the Reserve Bank to expect domestic inflation will continue to fall, and while they don’t want to cause

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5:16

Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio...

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2025/02/18

There's an expectation Ukraine won't be left out of peace deal negotiations. US and Russia have agreed to appoint teams to negotiate ending the war following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, to which neither Ukraine nor Europe were invited Russia says it will talk with Ukraine if "necessary". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's former chief of staff Matt Terrill told Andrew Dickens the meeting in Saudi Arabia was just a first step at getting Russia to the table. He says ultimately Ukraine, Russia,

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34:10

Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/18

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of February 2025, the inquiry into steps government agencies took to ensure personal Census and Covid vaccination data collected at Manurewa Marae could not be misused has found the agencies failed to put appropriate safeguards in place. Marco Rubio's Former Chief of staff Matt Terrill shares his thoughts on the crucial meeting between the US and Russia on the future of the war in Ukraine. It's OCR day, ANZ's Sharon Zollner tells

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4:04

Alan Hulse: Employment Advocate says if...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/18

Vindication for whistleblowers, following revelations officials lack census data safeguards, when sharing with third parties. An inquiry shows multiple data-keeping failures from Stats NZ, Health NZ and the Ministry of Health, and has led to the head of Stats NZ stepping down. Employment Advocate Allan Hulse told Andrew Dickens all whistleblowers faced retaliation during this process. Hulse says they stood up and told the truth, and without them, the report wouldn't exist. An investigation was

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1:41

Andrew Dickens: Our public service can do better

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/18

A mate and I have a little joke. Whenever we screw up. Either big or small. We’ll look at each other and say, “it only took one goat”. It acknowledges that it takes forever to build up a good reputation and all it takes is one misstep to immediately undo all that good work. New Zealand was recently told it had slipped a place in the world reputational survey around fraud and corruption. We’re now 4th in the world. Which is still very good but not as good as we were before. The news that

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2:54

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Bureau...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/17

Australia’s next tropical cyclone is getting a name change. Cyclone Zeila’s dissipation has brought the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to the end of an alphabetical list, alternating by gender. The next cyclone was due to be named Anthony, but since Anthony Albanese is the current Prime Minister, the decision was made to jump to the next a-initial on the list. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Andrew Dickens that when the name matches that of a prominent person, they reorder the name to

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2:46

Catherine Lye: Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/17

Waikato high schoolers can earn a qualification and a paycheque with a pilot programme supporting manufacturing. The Government's teamed up with Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa to give students three days work a week with a local business. Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk says the industry contributes about 8.4% of our GDP, but skill shortages are slowing productivity. Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa CEO Catherine Lye told Andrew Dickens the idea of the programme began a couple

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4:34

Malcolm Johns: Genesis CEO on the coal restock at...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/17

Genesis Energy says it's doing what it can to ensure Huntly Power Station helps the country avoid another generation shortfall this winter. More than 500,000 tonnes of coal was restocked earlier this month, with another 500,000 tonnes on the way before September, in anticipation of demand. Genesis Chief Executive Malcolm Johns told Andrew Dickens Huntly's units ran at full capacity last winter, working their way through 800,000 tonnes of coal. He says a million tonnes is about appropriate for what

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3:19

Andrew Rettman: EUobserver Foreign Editor says the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/17

European nations are expected to show a united front regarding discussions on ending the war in Ukraine. An emergency summit of European and NATO leaders is being held in Paris, after being excluded from peace talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia. Russia says Europe will have no role in talks with the US. EUobserver Foreign Editor Andrew Rettman told Andrew Dickens a number of things will come out of this summit. He says they're trying to show they're relevant, that they're stakeholders

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1:52

Andrew Dickens: The Government needs to act fast to...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/17

So, the Government thinks they’re all about growth. So why in the weekend was Radio New Zealand reporting that engineering New Zealand was calling the Government out for gaslighting about it’s going for growth strategy. They accuse the Government of talking up infrastructure development. And yet in the last 15 months since the formation of the Government they have stalled, frozen and dumped various state-funded building plans with the aim of deficit and debt reduction. It’s the cancellation of

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34:17

Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/17

On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 18th of February, the European Union holds an emergency national security summit with top officials in Paris, Euobserver Foreign Editor Andrew Rettman shares the latest. Genesis Boss Malcom Johns tells Andrew Dickens, how Genesis plans for any potential energy shortfalls this winter. A new programme has launched directly connecting high school students with the manufacturing industry. And Andrew believes the Government needs to act fast to save

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2:16

Andrew Dickens: The Government’s new tourism campaign...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/16

The Government’s new tourism campaign targeted at Australians is a no brainer. A simple test is comparing how many New Zealanders have visited Australia compared to how many Australians have come here. I remember being at a conference in Sydney and asking around the room how many had been to New Zealand. There were none. Yet all had been to Queensland. including me. It’s a right of passage to visit Aussie. But it’s not a right of passage for Aussies to come here. So imploring everyone must come here

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4:32

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on new campaign...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/16

The government has announced a new campaign for encouraging Australian's to come here for their next holiday. The campaign is costing taxpayer's $500,000 and will be followed by further campaigns targeting other places. Marketing for the campaign, 'Everyone must go,' will go live across the ditch next week. Tourism Minister Louise Upston joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

Gavin Gray: UK Correspondent on an emergency summit...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/16

European leaders are set to gather this week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine. This comes as concerns are growing that the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace talks that will lock out the continent. UK PM Sir Keir Starmer says it is a "once-in-a-generation moment for our national security." UK Correspondent Gavin Gray joins the show to discuss the summit, as well as the adventurous cat that had to be collected from London Waterloo station after tripping 30km away. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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3:54

Andrew Alderson: Sports Journalist on Super Rugby,...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/16

Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss what happened over the weekend in sport. What has been the reaction to Jannik Sinner's three month doping ban? Shane van Gisbergen has entered his maiden Daytona 500, and it was a busy few days with Super Rugby officially underway. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

Gavin Gray: UK Correspondent on France hosting a...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/16

The war in Ukraine is top of mind for European leaders. France is set to host a summit to discuss the situation and European security. It comes as the continent tries to respond to US President Donald Trump's unilateral approach to the conflict. UK correspondent Gavin Gray told Andrew Dickens European leaders are worried about being left out of negotiations to end the war. He says they fear it will be put together by America and Russia - without even involving Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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34:28

Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/16

On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday 17th February 2025, Tourism Minister Louise Upston talks about the Government's new campaign enticing Australians to visit New Zealand. Andrew Dickens thinks the Government’s new tourism campaign targeted at Australians is a no brainer. Andrew Alderson shares all the excitement from over the weekend at the Super Rugby Pacific games. European leaders are set to gather for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine, UK Correspondent Gavin Gray shares

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