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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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3:32

Simon Marks: Global affairs reporter on a peace deal...

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2026/06/14

Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran's could be dead in the water - with Israel being the one to push it overboard. Israeli forces have killed three people in Beirut, in strikes the US President says shouldn't have happened - and that Iran's now vowing to respond to. Earlier Trump insisted the deal will still be signed today. Global affairs reporter Simon Marks told Andrew Dickens there is absolute fury at the White House over the Israeli attack. He says the Iranians have said there's no point

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1:51

Andrew Dickens: Smaller milk companies should have...

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2026/06/14

On Saturday I went to my local rugby club’s game. North Shore versus Northcote. A game Shore comfortably won And there I met the president of the club Laurie Magrain, who as it happens is a fan of this station and the Chair of New Zealand’s second largest dairy company, Open Country.He told me he’s been down at Field Days all week. Of course being a nosey radio guy I googled Laurie when I got home and discovered he’d been making a noise at Field DaysHe’d been talking about the review of the Act that

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34:40

Full Show Podcast: 15 June 2026

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2026/06/14

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday 15th of June 2026, Trump says a US/Iran agreement could be signed today, with mediators saying a deal is within reach. Business correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on oil prices following a potential US/Iran peace deal, how will the UK pay for defence and forthcoming Bank of England interest rate decision this week and the European Central Bank raised rates a bit, what does it mean for growth? Nicola Willis has called out Labour

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3:42

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the FIFA World Cup...

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2026/06/12

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun. Mexico claimed victory over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament – scoring a goal in each half to win the match 2-nil. Next up, South Korea and the Czech Republic are taking the centre stage at Guadalajara Stadium. The current favourites to win the Cup are Spain, France, Brazil, and England, with Argentina close behind. But Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Francesca Rudkin there are some underdogs worth keeping an eye on, such as Japan and

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5:38

Jeffrey Price: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Analyst...

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2026/06/11

Johns Hopkins foreign policy analyst Jeffrey Pryce is sceptical of US President Donald Trump’s claim that an agreement in the Middle East is approved and ready to be signed. Speaking to Francesca Rudkin, Pryce pointed to the extensive demands in a proposed Memorandum of Understanding from several weeks ago, which did not progress. That MoU had included a permanent ceasefire, likely including Lebanon; the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade; and the beginning of

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4:49

Andrew Hoggard: ACT's Rural Spokesperson on their...

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2026/06/11

The ACT Party isn't saying how it'll pay for a major rural policing policy, but says it'll be a better use of taxpayer money than current spending. It's boosting rural patrols and expanding 111 texting for farmers in poor mobile coverage. Rural spokesperson Andrew Hoggard told Francesca Rudkin the plan requires an additional 182 officers in rural areas. He says it would cost up to $45 million in the first year and about $30 million after that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:16

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on John Healey's...

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2026/06/11

Another member of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet has jumped ship, with Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey the latest to go. He's the sixth minister to resign in the past month. Healey's accusing the Prime Minister of putting the UK at risk, with a planned defence spending uplift of just 0.08% of GDP. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Francesca Rudkin that Healey's suggesting it won't provide the military equipment needed in a dangerous world. He says Starmer's acknowledged Healey's comments

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3:23

Francesca Rudkin: Black-market ciggies are in the...

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2026/06/11

Cheap, illict, black market ciggies are in the news again. A new report claims more that than one third of tobacco consumed last year was bought on the black market. It estimates the Government lost $817 million dollars in excise and GST revenue last year. It’s worth noting the report was commission by tobacco companies, who are obviously very keen to knock this behaviour on the head. Immediately, it raises questions about the excise tax placed on cigarettes, and whether we should raise it, keep it

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34:37

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

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2026/06/11

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, Jeffrey Pryce, Senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies shares his thoughts on Trump's latest strikes on Iran. The FIFA World Cup is about to be underway in Mexico City, Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine tells Francesca what we can expect. Act's taking a tougher stance on rural crime, Act Party Agriculture Spokesperson Andrew Hoggard shares the party's latest policy. Plus, UK

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5:26

Bruce Weir: Independent Urban Planning Expert on...

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2026/06/10

There’s a belief a cap on public transport fares would be better bang for buck compared to other roading projects. Labour's campaigning on a $20 weekly maximum in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and $10 elsewhere. It would be funded by re-prioritising $65 million from the National Land Transport Fund. Independent urban planning expert Bruce Weir told Francesca Rudkin for some projects, $65 million doesn't go very far. He says when it's sunk into the roading network, it's chewed through

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4:11

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of...

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2026/06/10

The cost of hiring the wrong person is racking up for employers, despite a large number of applicants. New Seek data estimates small and medium sized businesses lose more than $900 million a year from bad hires. Small Business NZ founder Phil Wicks told Francesca Rudkin the quality of applicants seems to be slowly declining. He says often in the trades, it's hard to find the right person, and yet the industry's under immense pressure to find people quickly. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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34:25

Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026

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2026/06/10

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday the 11th of June 2026, Labour wants to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in the main centres, urban planner Bruce Weir tells Francesca Rudkin whether or not this is feasible or not. The wrong hire could come at a big price tag for small businesses, Director of BSP Advisory and Small Business NZ Founder Phil Wicks shares his thoughts. US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump's latest comments around the war

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4:31

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on charter schools...

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2026/06/10

A question of whether charter schools can achieve better results than what's already possible at state schools. New annual reports show three of the seven charter schools that opened last year failed to meet attendance or achievement targets. Some did make significant gains, with Māori-Pasifika boys' boarding school Tipene nearly doubling reading expectations. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Francesca Rudkin state schools can deliver just as well for disengaged students. He says they're more

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2:46

Francesca Rudkin: Move on orders put Police in an...

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2026/06/10

The Move-on Orders Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament – this is the bill that would give police the power to issue move-on orders to rough sleepers, people begging or obstructing entrance ways, or showing intent to inhabit a public place. Submissions to the bill close next month. Now, the majority of Auckland City Councillors agreed this week that they want begging and rough sleeping to be taken out of these proposed move-on orders. They see the proposed legislation very much

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4:16

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the...

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2026/06/09

More exposure to Asian cultures within our communities is helping expand ties with the region. The Asia New Zealand Foundation's latest survey finds more than 60% of members now feel connected to Asian culture in their daily lives. Sociologist Paul Spoonley says more young people are considering the region for their OE, when in the past, they'd tend to opt for Europe or Australia. He told Francesca Rudkin the destinations are a draw, and people are attracted by the food, the culture, the climate,

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4:39

Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government...

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2026/06/09

There's more scepticism about who'll end up paying for a new LNG terminal. The Government's pressing on with plans but scrapping a proposed levy on power bills, intended to pay for the facility. It's also announced stronger dry year supply requirements and penalties for gentailers. Rewiring Aotearoa Chief Executive Mike Casey told Francesca Rudkin he hopes the facility doesn't get built – especially if the cost falls on gentailers. He says it'll be a great outcome for consumers if gentailers are not

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34:33

Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026

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2026/06/09

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers immigration spokesperson...

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2026/06/09

It's one of the biggest days on the agricultural calendar, with Fieldays opening its gates. Good weather is forecast for the four-day event at Hamilton's Mystery Creek. There are more than 1000 exhibitors - highlighting the latest agriculture tech and innovation. Karl Dean from Federated Farmers tells Francesca Rudkin what Fieldays is all about. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:42

Francesca Rudkin: Is the grass really greener across...

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2026/06/09

Recently I had a guest on the Sunday Session – an Aussie who was in New Zealand and was loving it. They said everyone here was relaxed, welcoming, and smiled at you on the street. They were really taken aback by the mood here compared with over the ditch. In Australia, they said, it’s pretty grim, everyone is down and just getting on with it. I asked how could that be? I thought the Australian weather and amazing lifestyle put everyone in a good mood. They said it had rained all summer. I thought

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3:23

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spending rising,...

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2026/06/08

Christchurch's new stadium is helping drive national retail spending. Paymark data shows spending through its Core Retail network rose 1.2% last month compared to a year ago. Canterbury recorded the strongest regional growth, with spending up 2.8%. Retail New Zealand's Carolyn Young told Francesca Rudkin that events drive activity. She says the Six60 concert significantly increased spending in the Christchurch area. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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