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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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2:47

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the migrant boat...

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2024/09/03

At least 12 people have died after the capsize of a migrant boat in the English Channel. The French Coastguard has rescued more than 50. It's the deadliest disaster in the Channel so far this year. Downing Street is labelling the disaster "truly horrific", and says it's determined to further crack down on dangerous people-smuggling operations. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that more than 20,000 people have made the crossing from France to the UK this year, but the number of deaths

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2:22

Ryan Bridge: Don't we want higher spending, higher...

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2024/09/03

I have zero issues with foreign visitors paying more to visit New Zealand. The tax hike that is being touted is big – $35 up to $100 per visitor, and that is substantial. Crucially though, our Aussie mates are exempt, and they make up 40% of our market. So that's a good chunk who won't be contributing and shouldn't be affected in terms of numbers visiting us here. The impact, the overall impact still quite unclear. The Government on one hand says they've got MBIE advice, which is always good

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3:19

Eve Lawrence: Intrepid Travel GM on the risks of...

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2024/09/03

Travel experts believe that now isn't the time to push up the fees for overseas tourists. The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is rising almost 200% from next month, from $35 to $100. The money raised will go back into services and infrastructure used by visitors to the country. Intrepid Travel general manager Eve Lawrence told Ryan Bridge New Zealand's tourism recovery is still lagging behind other countries. She says we're only sitting at 80% of pre-Covid numbers, while

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3:57

John Battersby: Massey University International...

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2024/09/03

A terrorism expert says New Zealanders need to be more aware of the threat of terrorism. The SIS identifies a person acting alone as our biggest terrorist risk and warns of a small number of people subscribing to violent extremist ideologies. It's also concerned about foreign interference and how many young people are engaging with violent extremist rhetoric. Massey University International Security Expert John Battersby told Ryan Bridge that locals need to wake up to the realistic possibility

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33:54

Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2024

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2024/09/03

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of September, visitors to the country will soon have to start paying a $100 levy, up from $35. Eve Lawrence from Intrepid Travel talks to Ryan about what it means for the tourism industry. The SIS has released its second annual report detailing security threats to New Zealand. Massey University’s John Battersby joins the show to discuss the findings. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on

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4:57

Angus Chambers: GP Owners Association Chair on GPs...

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2024/09/02

The state of New Zealand's general practices is being dubbed a crisis. A GP Owners Association survey of about a quarter of GPs reports they're being squeezed by rising costs, high patient demand, and staff shortages. It found nearly 60% have doctor and nurse vacancies, and about 70% are financially worse off than a year ago. Chair Angus Chambers told Ryan Bridge that Government funding doesn't keep pace with running costs. He says the Government must urgently overhaul the out-of-date funding

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2:38

Monika Lacey: Centrix COO on the downward trend in...

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2024/09/02

People appear to be getting a better handle on their financial situations. The latest Centrix figures for July show overall the number of people behind on their payments fell month-on-month by nine thousand to 456 thousand. Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey says there's also positive signs when it comes to those who are several months behind. She says that number is decreasing too, which indicates people are starting to manage their financial positions quite well. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:12

Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the...

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2024/09/02

A tiger handler remains in hospital after being attacked by a tiger at Dreamworld on Australia's Gold Coast. Investigations are underway after the trained handler was set upon by one of the theme park's nine Sumatran and Bengal tigers yesterday morning. It follows a fatal tiger attack on a keeper at Hamilton Zoo in 2015. Correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Ryan Bridge the attack seemed to come out of nowhere. She said the incident is now being thoroughly reviewed. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:09

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

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2024/09/02

The country could be driving towards a need for cross party agreement on transport. The Government's National Land Transport Plan will see almost $33 billion pumped into roading, public transport, and maintenance. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy Alan McDonald told Ryan Bridge there should be a broad agreement on what the main priorities are. He says that's critical if we want to get value from these projects and keep costs down. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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2:07

Ryan Bridge: What is wrong with our state run services?

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2024/09/02

Health New Zealand is the country's largest organisation by far, it employs more than 80,000 people. Roughly the same number of teachers are employed by state schools in our education system, and these numbers dwarf any private enterprise that's currently operating here. Fletcher buildings has about 18,000 staff, Woolworths about 18,000, Fonterra about 16,000, the Warehouse in New Zealand, Kmart, they're up there too. Here's a question for you: which of these organisations provides a quality or

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34:04

Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2024

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2024/09/02

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd September 2024, the Government has allocated $32.9 billion dollars in transport funding over the next 3 years. How could it improve our roading network and the economy? Alan McDonald from the Employers and Manufacturers Association speaks to Ryan. Nine out of ten general practices say they are looking at raising their prices due to difficult economic times, and 70% of them say they're in a worse financial position than last

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2:15

Ryan Bridge: The treasury boss' truth bomb

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2024/09/01

As we squabble over toast for new mums in hospitals and funding for street dance performers in Auckland, we are penny pinching a lot lately, aren't we? We're bickering about all sorts of things, should nurses be getting the free toast in the smoko room if they're doing a night shift? The insignificance of all of these debates is being laid bare this morning. There's an article in the Herald, it's a bit of a truth bomb from the Treasury boss. She's leaving the job, the data is not really new, but the

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2:29

Geof Nightingale: On officials being told to take a...

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2024/09/01

Officials are being told to take a clear look at the financial impact of our ageing population. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh [Cara lee Mick Leesh] has made it clear there's a need for a Capital Gains Tax and superannuation changes, as her five-year term comes to an end. She says with an ageing population, an increasing share of government transfers are going to the wealthy. Independent tax advisor Geof Nightingale told Ryan Bridge more of the population will be taking the national super

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3:15

Gavin Grey: On the final moments of the superyacht...

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2024/09/01

The final moments of the deadly sinking of the superyacht Bayesian have been revealed by crew members. New Zealand-born captain James Cutfield is being investigated for possible manslaughter, after seven people died in the disaster. Ship engineer, Tim Parker Eaton, and watchman Matthew Griffiths are also under investigation. Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge everyone was thrown into the water when the ship tilted, according to Griffiths. He says they were walking on the walls of the

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34:07

Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2024

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2024/09/01

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd if September 2024. The outgoing Treasury Chief Executive has called for a capital gains tax and rise to the retirement age to stop future budget deficits. Could it work? Tax expert Geof Nightingale joins the show. Lambing season is underway and our red meat exports are down 2% from last year. What does it mean for the industry? Silver Fern Farms Chief Executive Dan Boulton chats to Ryan. The All Blacks lose 27 - 31 to the

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2:36

Kevin Putt: Former Spring Bok and Rugby Commentator...

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2024/08/29

It’s a big weekend for the All Blacks as they’re set to face South Africa at one of the toughest rugby venues. They’re playing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship early Sunday morning. Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator Kevin Putt told Ryan Bridge that the All Blacks will be walking into a really confrontational, hostile place, but that’s the reason they play the game. He said there’s a reason someone like Sam Cane was brought back, as that experience of playing there with success will

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3:45

Geoff Upson: Rodney Local Board member and roading...

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2024/08/29

Roading advocates say a sudden shift to widespread user charges would be relatively straightforward. Petrol cars could be hit with road user charges from 2027 under the Government's Revenue Action Plan. It's also exploring tolling for all new roads, including the Roads of National Significance. Auckland's Rodney Local Board member and roading campaigner Geoff Upson told Ryan Bridge it's a tried and true system used by diesel and electric vehicles. He says no matter the engine size, drivers

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4:28

Hinewai Ormsby: Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chair on...

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2024/08/29

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is rethinking its policies after facing backlash for allowing patched gang members into a meeting. Images were posted online with the patched members after the council voted to retain Māori wards. Ministers David Seymour and Simeon Brown are frustrated it isn't the forcing the new patch ban. The council's chair, Hinewai Ormsby, told Ryan Bridge it was the first time something like this happened in its chambers. She says a gang patch policy hasn't been in place,

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1:51

Ryan Bridge: Thank you to David Seymour and Big Pharma

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2024/08/29

I've got an amazing wonder drug to tell you about New Zealand, and it saved me in the last couple of weeks. People are talking about it from top of the country to the bottom and it's not Ozempic. No, I'm not taking Ozempic, though, I wouldn't mind trying it. I think a lot of people are curious. David Seymour made this drug a priority. Yes, I'm talking about pseudoephedrine. I felt sick, I took it, the symptoms disappeared. I had a wedding recently and people said they wouldn't have come without

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34:03

Full Show Podcast: 30 August 2024

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2024/08/29

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of August, the Government says all vehicles could face road user charges as soon as 2027 to help pay for more transport infrastructure. Rodney Local Board Member and Road Safety Campaigner Geoff Upson joins the show. Hawke's Bay Regional Council are under fire for letting patched gang members attend their vote on Māori wards. Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby speaks to Ryan about what went down. And the All Blacks will face the

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