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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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2:00

Ryan Bridge: A theory on the record low road toll

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/28

The road toll is sitting at zero for the long weekend. Six people died last Labour Weekend, which is a tragedy. The road toll is the lowest Labour Weekend toll since 2013, when we had one death on the roads. Why do we think this has happened this particular weekend? Is it the Road to Zero that the previous government introduced? Is it the fact we've had some road upgrades, some potholes fixed potentially? Or is it just random stats? You know, we should really be looking at annual averages, not

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34:11

Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/28

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29th of October, Treasury has put three options on the table to raise Kiwibank's capital and make it a stronger competitor against the big banks. Massey University Banking Expert David Tripe talks through the options with Ryan. They're a Kiwi staple, but the number of dairies across the country could be on the decline. Business NZ's Ann-Marie Johnson has the reasons why. It's been another busy weekend of sport - Liam Lawson raises

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1:35

Ryan Bridge: Building new houses on flood-prone land...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/24

Here we go again, everybody. They’re planning to build yet more houses on land that we know is partial to flooding. This time, it's the Coalition Government, with three housing projects on its fast-track list in Auckland and Canterbury. In 2022 it was Labour, they had 700 homes on their fast-track list that were prone to flooding. You might think, well, if you want to go and build your house on flood-prone land after Cyclone Gabrielle, et cetera, that's your issue. You pay up. But here's the problem

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4:07

Giuseppe Sasso: Auckland Radiation Oncologist...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/24

There's fresh information for prostate cancer patients and their doctors to consider when making treatment decisions. A UK study has found those treated with a highly targeted type of radiotherapy appear to have fewer problems with two major side effects, compared with those who have surgery. Auckland Radiation Oncologist Associate Professor Giuseppe Sasso says the treatment is also more convenient compared to conventional radiation. He says it's able to take care of their disease with five

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3:15

Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Christopher Luxon...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/24

The issue of the Manawanui sinking is hanging over the Prime Minister as he attends the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Christopher Luxon met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last night, and will meet with King Charles and other leaders today. He says it's too early to talk about whether Samoa will get any financial compensation for the Manawanui. But Political Editor Jason Walls —who's on the ground in Samoa with the PM— told Ryan Bridge Luxon has been full of praise for the

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3:56

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the planned...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/24

The Government's meeting with Police and transport officials today over Wednesday's fatal stabbing in Auckland. Police are expected to lay charges against a 37-year-old man who handed himself in to North Shore Police Station yesterday afternoon. It came after a woman was fatally stabbed on a bus in Onehunga on Wednesday in a seemingly random attack. Transport Minister Simeon Brown told Ryan Bridge he and Police Minister Mark Mitchell will be sitting down with Police and Auckland Transport today. He

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34:15

Full Show Podcast: 25 October 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/24

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of October, there are concerns about safety on public transport following the fatal stabbing of a woman on a bus in Onehunga. Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins the show to discuss the situation. A new UK prostate cancer trial is looking good for patients - it aims to reduce side effects and treat the cancer in a more targeted way. Oncologist Giuseppe Sasso speaks to Ryan about what it could mean for Kiwi patients. The

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2:25

Sally Patterson: US Correspondent on John Kelly...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/23

Donald Trump is coming under fire for alleged comments he made about Adolf Hitler. In an interview with the New York Times, Trump's former Chief of Staff, John F. Kelly claims the former president said that Hitler did some good things. US correspondent Sally Patterson told Ryan Bridge the Republican presidential nominee allegedly praised Hitler on other things. She says that includes praising Hitler's economic policy and military tactics. A spokesperson for the Trump campaign says Kelly has made

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4:51

Mark Potter: New Zealand Education Institute...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/23

The primary teachers’ union says there are other matters which should come before improvements to the measuring of student performance. An Auditor-General report says there's a gap in the Ministry of Education's information on student performance before NCEA level. It recommends better collection of progress reports on primary and intermediate students. New Zealand Education Institute President Mark Potter told Ryan Bridge that there needs to be more investment in education across the board. He

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3:46

Mark Quin: Ambulance Association Secretary on the 6%...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/23

An ambulance union says the Government's made the right call in increasing funding by 6% for Hato Hone St John. It's putting an additional $21 million into the ambulance service, increasing the overall funding to nearly $357 million. Ambulance Association Secretary Mark Quin told Ryan Bridge that it hasn’t resolved the issues of pay parity, but it’s more than they were offered previously. He says the pay increases take them above the inflationary pressures, as well as significant conditions around

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3:36

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/23

A bit of life is coming back into the property market, but investors think the best is yet to come. The CoreLogic October Housing report has found almost a quarter of the properties bought were by people who own multiple properties. The Property Investors Federation says there should be a pickup mid next year as mortgage rates continue to fall. Advocacy Director Matt Ball told Ryan Bridge there are some bargains to be had. He says some investors are buying up run down homes and doing them up for

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1:42

Ryan Bridge: Why would you want to be a bus driver?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/23

Yesterday, a driver and fellow passengers all witnessed a stabbing take place, and the person died. This is 2:30 in the afternoon on a bus in suburban Auckland, and someone is allegedly stabbed to death. There's been beatings of passengers and drivers, I don't have to explain this, you've seen the headlines. The problem of driver safety seems to only be getting worse. I was walking past the bus just a few weeks back, there was a guy, he looked wild in the eyes. You know the ones that I'm talking

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34:27

Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of October, the Auditor General has told the Ministry of Education to get a better handle on inequality in our school children. NZEI President Mark Potter reacts to the report. Property investors could be the ones to watch in the new year as interest rates continue to drop. Matt Ball from the Property Investors Federation joins the show to discuss. St John have ratified their collective agreement; it comes as the government

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3:30

Liz Wheadon: General Manager of Normanby Fine Wines...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/22

Retailers appear hopeful their sales numbers will turn around. Retail NZ's quarterly survey finds 65% of retailers feel confident or very confident their business will survive the next 12 months. It finds 57% expect to meet or exceed their targets for the final quarter, even after 70% failed to meet their last sales targets. General Manager of Normanby Fine Wines, Liz Wheadon told Ryan Bridge that they’ve started to see positive signs, and they see it as a good time to look at starting a new

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2:50

Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/22

A Wellington City Councillor hopes a Crown Observer will help the city put more support towards water infrastructure. Preparations are under way for a Crown Observer, announced by Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in a bid to help the council's 10 Year Budget. The city's seeking cuts after reversing plans to sell its airport shares. Wellington City Councillor Tony Randle told Ryan Bridge they need to cut some of their projects, and they are not funding Wellington Water as much as it's

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2:05

Ryan Bridge: School lunches - David Seymour is the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/22

Nothing is ever good enough for some people, is it? You've got a centre-right government committing hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money to feed kids in schools, and they've managed to free up $130 million in savings in the process, and still, it's not good enough for some. The Health Coalition Aotearoa, they're not happy, some dieticians say it's not nutritious enough. "Simply cutting the amount of food that they are having and supplying a more processed, less varied diet is a complete

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3:26

Samantha Mortimer: Greymouth High School on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/22

A principal's sceptical about the Government's ambitious school lunch budget. The Government says it's saving $130 million a year by reducing the cost per meal from $8 to $3. Schools preparing meals internally will get $4 a student to keep hiring people to prepare food. Greymouth High School principal Samantha Mortimer told Ryan Bridge that hungry children will eat anything, but they deserve high quality food. She’s questioning how everything will be done for that price, as it’s not just about the

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34:07

Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/22

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of October, a Crown Observer is set to step in at Wellington City Council following mismanaged finances and big changes proposed for the city's Long Term plan. Councillor Tony Randle speaks to Ryan about what it means. David Seymour has unveiled the Government’s new school lunch programme, with meals coming in at just $3 each. But what impact will this have on local suppliers currently working with schools? Greymouth High

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4:07

Willie Jackson: Former Māori Development Minister on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/21

Labour's calling on the Māori Development Minister to keep the Ihumātao deal as it stands. Documents seen by Newstalk ZB show that Tama Potaka is considering dissolving the committee dealing with the land. It was bought in 2020 with a promise to put Māori housing in the area, putting an end to ongoing protests. Māori Development Minister under Labour, Willie Jackson, told Ryan Bridge the Government should give them the space and honour the agreement. He's telling Potaka not to cut things before

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4:19

Roderick Mulgan: Criminal Defence Lawyer on the lower...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/10/21

A criminal defence lawyer believes locking people up for longer won't necessarily make communities safer. Thousands more offenders are likely to be captured under the Three Strikes rule, following changes by Cabinet to toughen up the new regime. It's lowering the threshold for a first strike warning from 24 months imprisonment to 12 months. Roderick Mulgan told Ryan Bridge offending is complicated. He says it's not cause they're bad people, they offend because of things like substance abuse and lack

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