x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news

All Episodes

2:29

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/28

Kamala Harris has finally agreed to her first interview. The Democratic nominee has agreed to an interview on CNN alongside her running mate Tim Walz. The interview is set to air at 9pm eastern time, or 1pm Friday afternoon in New Zealand. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge that Donald Trump has released a press release containing potential questions for Harris to asked. Some questions he wants asked are if Harris knew about Joe Biden’s cognitive state, why she decided to stop

en-nz

4:06

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the new...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/28

There's optimism from the sector over the prospect of more effective infrastructure development. The Infrastructure Minister's launching a National Infrastructure Agency from December to manage funding and proposals and facilitate private investment. Infrastructure New Zealand says the current system is complex, time-consuming and expensive. Chief Executive Nick Leggett told Ryan Bridge that priorities change from one government to the next, but the system itself needs to be sound and pretty

en-nz

4:32

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the passing...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/28

A reassurance that students failing new NCEA pre-requisite tests will still have options to get their qualifications. Less than half of the 55 thousand students who passed the tests passed numeracy, with 59% passing reading, and 56% passing writing. Students must pass all three tests to start receiving NCEA qualifications. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge there's no real time limit on this. He says students could do it in their last year of school and there are still dual

en-nz

3:02

Steve Ferguson: Next Generation Critical...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/28

There are hopes a revamp of emergency service communication will streamline responses. Five hundred radio towers and 15 thousand units for first responders are being switched out to make way for a new digital, and encrypted, radio communication system. Politicians and experts say the current analogue system is deteriorating and needs to be replaced. Next Generation Critical Communications Director Steve Ferguson told Ryan Bridge it's worked well, but it's time to move on. He says a digital

en-nz

1:59

Ryan Bridge: If this is the kaupapa of the Green...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/28

At the Auckland High Court this morning at 10am, Darleen Tana will be seeking an interim injunction. It's been sought to stop the Greens from meeting to try and waka jump her, and that meeting is meant to go ahead this weekend. There's also going to be a judicial review. The saga continues, and we all know why this is happening, don't we? Because her husband's business is in the hole. The creditors are owed money. I think there was around $100 in the till when they went in there and tried to

en-nz

34:22

Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/28

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Government has a new plan for national infrastructure, could it stop political interference from stopping major projects? Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett speaks to Ryan. The rollout of a new radio network for our emergency services has started. How is the $1.4 billion dollar project tracking? Director of Next Generation Critical Communications Steve Ferguson joins the show. Thousands of students have failed

en-nz

3:30

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/27

BNZ is picking our house prices to rise after the new year. They forecast an increase of 7% over 2025, following a flat 2024. Brad Olsen, Infometrics Chief Economist, told Ryan Bridge that while 7% is a little bit higher than what most expect at the moment, everything is quite uncertain. He said that we’ve got a little bit to get through in 2024 before we get too close to understanding 2025. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-nz

4:38

Rob Mallinson: Head of Solid Bioenergy Group on its...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/27

There’s another option that could help us fill the gaps in the energy crisis: solid biofuel. It makes use of forestry slash, burning it to generate heat and electricity as a cheaper alternative to gas. New Zealand exports around 20 million tonnes of wood per year, and we would only need to divert around 30% of those export logs to decarbonise every industrial gas and coal boiler in the country, Solid Bioenergy Group CEO Rob Mallinson says. Mallinson told Ryan Bridge that it’s renewable, half the

en-nz

2:57

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/27

There’s pressure from the Police union to speed up the process to seize gang assets. In a major win for authorities, the High Court released a decision yesterday ruling the Head Hunters must forfeit $15 million in assets, including its Mount Wellington gang pad. It follows a decade of investigation and court processes. Police Association President Chris Cahill told Ryan Bridge it shouldn't take that long. He hopes the milestone decision will mean a new standard in the gang crackdown. LISTEN

en-nz

2:21

Ryan Bridge: Filming seems to be the new word of mouth

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/27

Awful for the family to see – this is the people who were filming that tragic fatal accident on the southern motorway. The news media will cover it, they will film it go out to a story. They will film if the bodies in the accident, they will film the accident aftermath, but they would not show it to the audience. Here we have social media, everyone's got a camera, it's the new word of mouth. You film what you see, and you post it online. It's the Wild West. The cops are upset with this. "I

en-nz

34:21

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/27

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of August, a win for police in the gang crackdown. A court has ruled they can take assets and property from the Head Hunters worth almost $15 million. Police Association President Chris Cahill speaks to Ryan about what the decision means. Could solid biofuels be an alternative to gas and help out our struggling energy supplies? Rob Mallinson from the Solid Biofuels Interest Group joins the show to give his thoughts. BNZ are

en-nz

3:08

Lesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on workers...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/26

Workers in Australia can now legally refuse unreasonable contact from their employers outside of work hours. A legislated right to disconnect has come into effect and is expected to majorly reduce the number of unpaid work hours. The law change offers some flexibility around the employee's role and responsibilities, the nature of the contact, and how disruptive it is. Australian correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Ryan Bridge the laws apply to businesses with more than 15 employees. She says it

en-nz

5:40

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/26

The energy sector is questioning how long new reform will really last. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New Zealand bringing in foreign Liquefied Natural Gas in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. Energy Resources Aotearoa is urging Labour to support the changes. Chief Executive John Carnegie told Ryan Bridge the change must outlast the current political cycle. He says businesses want certainty their investments won't be for nothing when a new Government comes

en-nz

4:19

Ralph Sims: Massey University Professor of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/26

An energy expert is confident New Zealand can do without oil and gas exploration. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New Zealand bringing in foreign Liquefied Natural Gas in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is refusing to support the move, despite urges from the Prime Minister. Massey University Sustainable Energy Expert Professor Emeritus Ralph Sims told Ryan Bridge there are no guarantees natural gas could even be found. He says

en-nz

2:54

Alastair Espie: Employment Lawyer on the ruling...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/26

A ruling against Uber is likely to benefit all drivers. The Court of Appeal has ruled that four Uber workers were employees not contractors. It means they will have access to certain entitlements like minimum wage and sick days. Uber's appealing the decision, claiming it will create greater confusion for those on contract work. Employment lawyer Alastair Espie told Ryan Bridge it will have ramifications for other drivers. He says the majority of drivers will have the same argument - that

en-nz

2:51

Ryan Bridge: Energy Crisis - Where are Labour in all...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/26

Hundreds of decent hard working Kiwi provincial Union jobs are hanging in the balance today. Electricity spot prices peaking at $1000 per megawatt hour in the last couple of weeks. Power companies, they are basically cancelling deals for Kiwis to heat their homes this winter, and businesses are literally shuttering operations, rationing power, producing less. Think of the ports that will be affected by that in provincial New Zealand, think of the competitive advantage that we are losing. What's

en-nz

34:09

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/26

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 27th of August, big changes for our energy sector - a new LNG terminal will be built for importing gas and extended resource consent periods will be introduced for renewable electricity. Ryan speaks to Massey University professor Ralph Sims and John Carnegie from Energy Resources Aotearoa to get their thoughts. A win for Kiwi Uber drivers as the Employment Court has ruled that four drivers are employees, not contractors

en-nz

1:35

Ryan Bridge: Fast Track Approvals Bill: this is not...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/25

The fast track approvals bill, it's been in the news in the last couple of days. Fast track - I was thinking fast food, like drive through, how quickly we can get infrastructure done in this country. Something we haven't been able to do very well for a very long time. Like you would drive into the McDonald's or whatever it is to get your speedy infrastructure done. What would you like, sir? I'll have a housing development, I'll have a bridge or perhaps I'll have a mine on the west coast. Drive

en-nz

4:28

Josie Vidal: On the mining industry wanting the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/25

The mining industry wants the latest changes made to the Fast Track Bill, to be its last. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, to the Environment Select Committee. It includes changing who has the final say - from ministers to an independent panel. Minerals industry association Straterra calls it a watering-down of the scheme. Chief Executive, Josie Vidal told Ryan Bridge she doesn't understand why ministers can't make

en-nz

4:22

Leon Goldsmith: On Israel and Hezbollah signalling an...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/25

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire - signalling an escalation in hostilities. Israel says it pre-emptively destroyed thousands of rocket launchers across Southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah says it fired 320 rockets and drones at Israel - in the first phase of a retaliatory attack for the killing of its leaders. Otago University Middle East expert Leon Goldsmith told Ryan Bridge Hezbollah had wanted to wait until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza before acting. He says the group had been

en-nz

3,781 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci