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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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2:39

Ryan Bridge: NZTA - the Grinch that stole Christmas

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/10

A few years ago, we had a bunch of stories about Santa parades getting cancelled because of red tape and traffic management. NZTA was the Grinch that stole Christmas. And guess what, two years in, despite a change of Government, despite a Minister and Ministry of Regulation, despite the road cone tip line, the Grinch is back. This time it’s Piopio. Population around 500. Rural. Between Hamilton and New Plymouth. SH3. They want to close the road on the main which is their usual route. It’s close from

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34:16

Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/09

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 10 November. 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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3:50

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the...

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2025/11/09

A multi-pronged action plan aims to tackle the country's soaring methamphetamine use. The Government's launched raft of measures including more funding for community support services and a media campaign for public awareness. Consumption doubled last year to nearly 1,500 kilos. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee told Ryan Bridge it will be a coordinated approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:52

Ryan Bridge: Shocks can come any time

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2025/11/09

Tongariro is a National Park for a reason. It's a stunning part of the country. The fact is currently on fire is worrying not just because it's a fire and you want fires to be put out, but also because of where it's happening. Ruapehu/central North island's been taking a hammering lately. It's mills, factories, forestry and tourism. Hundreds of jobs gone in mill closures. We've had alpine lifts debacle. The mountain's been battling. All this after Covid. Now, summer bookings are at risk with a

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2:36

Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator previews the All...

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2025/11/06

The All Blacks’ Grand Slam tour continues this weekend. They’re up against Scotland at Murrayfield after a solid victory over Ireland in the first leg. Scotland will be looking to claim the victory for the first time against the All Blacks, particularly since they’re marking the 100 years at the stadium. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that while there is a lot of excitement, it has been tempered with the exclusion of a few really good players from the Scottish team. He says that

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2:27

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

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2025/11/06

The Government's looking to invest in more companies that can get the country more gas, fast. It's widening the scope for its $200 million gas co-investment fund. The fund —created to support new gas field developments— will now invest in a broader range of projects that will accelerate or increase the volume of gas to market. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie told Ryan Bridge it's an encouraging move. He says the focus should now be on creating durable policy settings to give

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2:41

Ryan Bridge: How are the India FTA talks going?

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2025/11/06

So we've had a fifth round of talks with India on a free trade agreement. A senior government minister's in town with 42 of his mates. This is a sign of good progress, but dairy farmers were hoping for a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow and it isn't going to happen. McClay and Luxon promised a deal by the election and it sounds like they're on track to achieve that. But is a deal worth the paper it's written on if it doesn't unlock tariff free access for milk powder? It's our major commodity

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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025

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2025/11/06

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 7th of November 2025, The Government’s lowering the bar for gas companies to access the $200 million gas security fund, Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie shares his thoughts. The All Blacks continue their grand slam tour this weekend, against Scotland at Murrayfield, Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson tells Ryan how he thinks it will go. Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on Cop30 and one of two men

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2:23

Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young...

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2025/11/05

Concerns too many young people are finding it too hard to find a job. 15.2% of young people in the labour force are now unemployed, while 13.8% of all young people aren't in any employment, education, or training. Youth Inspire works to get young people in Lower Hutt into jobs. Chief Executive Zainab Ali told Ryan Bridge many of the people they're working with are really struggling. She says there's a rhetoric out there that if someone wants to work there's a job but promises this isn't the case.

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3:05

Jagruti Dave: US Correspondent on Zohran Mamdani...

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2025/11/05

New York City's new Mayor Elect says he will remain accessible and transparent. 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has become the city's first Muslim mayor and the first mayor of South Asian heritage. He's achieved a landmark victory over Donald Trump-backed independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. US correspondent Jagruti Dave told Ryan Bridge this is a real shift for the Democratic Party. She says they've been in the wilderness since Donald Trump became president, so this

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5:59

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the lack of...

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2025/11/05

The Police Minister says he has more pressing priorities than the enforcement of a law banning smoking or vaping in cars with children. Last year, Newstalk ZB revealed Police never updated systems so officers could issue fines and had no plans to. Police say the systems remain the same fourteen months on, and no fines have been issued. Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge this is an operational issue for Police, and he's focused on other things. He says his priority is getting on top of aggravated

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2:14

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking...

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2025/11/05

Assurance news of a rise in Kiwis calling in sick indicates a positive cultural shift. A Business NZ and Southern Cross report shows workers are taking an average of 6.7 sick days a year, up from 5.5 in 2022. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Ryan Bridge while it is a cost, most employers recognise it stops infections spreading. McDonald says the stats better reflect the understanding in a workplace, that people do genuinely get sick, and it's better to

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2:12

Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/05

There’s a form of economic nimbyism that’s going on in this country. And if we want to get ahead, everyone knows there must be trade-offs.No economic miracle, new business, or growth opportunity comes without a cost. Whether its intensive agriculture on the environment or water to run the data centres that power your smart phones, every success costs you something. The trick is to be reasonable and take risks then mitigate them, or just be willing to wear the costs. The problem we have here is not a

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34:12

Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/05

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 6th of November 2025, youth unemployment is continuing to rise, Zainab Ali, CEO of Youth Inspire tells Ryan why the situation is so bad. Kiwis are calling in sick more than ever and businesses are feeling it, the EMA's Alan McDonald shares his thoughts. Back in 2020 the Government passed the law to ban smoking and vaping in the car with kids, but the Police say their computer systems can't issue fines for it, Police Minister Mark

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4:30

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the...

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2025/11/04

Our red meat sector's continuing to see strong international demand. Latest data from the Meat Industry Association shows the value of our red meat exports in September was up 29% on September last year. Exports to the US were up 25%, despite the introduction of Donald Trump's tariffs. Association Chair Nathan Guy told Andrew Dickens that while they thought the tariffs would be problematic, in reality, demand has been really strong. He says there’s a strong hamburger market in the States and New

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3:05

Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency NZ Community Safety...

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2025/11/04

A Fire and Emergency manager believes public fireworks sales should be banned as Guy Fawkes looms. It's currently restricted to just four days a year, this year from November 2nd until Guy Fawkes. It's one of the busiest periods of the year for firefighters, who had about 20 fireworks-related callouts in the 48 hours since sales began. Community Safety Manager Adrian Nacey told Andrew Dickens they get between 150 and 200 fireworks related calls each year, and they’re not all necessarily caused by

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2:39

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/04

Unemployment has hopefully almost reached its peak. Latest Stats NZ data is expected to show unemployment has reached 5.3% in the September quarter. That's up from 5.2% in the June quarter. BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones told Andrew Dickens they expect another rise in the December quarter, before the job market starts to recover next year. He says there's still a bit of slog ahead of us, but there's encouraging signs, like job ads lifting and businesses wanting to increase employment. LISTEN

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2:12

Andrew Dickens: It's time for the Government to back...

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2025/11/04

Pensioners marched on Parliament yesterday, demanding that politicians remember them. And one of the biggest things on their mind is the rules around retirement villages. Here’s an example: A couple had been in their retirement village for 10 years. Needing more care, they decide to move out and find a more appropriate place to live. They’d bought their villa for $600,000, but under the current situation they’ll get just $400,000 of that money back.So, no capital gain at all. The village is then

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34:24

Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/04

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 5th of November 2025, the unemployment figures get released today with economists picking a nine-year high, BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones tells Andrew what today's figures mean for the Reserve Bank. Winston Peters has submitted a members bill which would ban the importing and sale of fireworks, Fire and Emergency NZ Regulatory Compliance Manager Adrian Nacey shares his thoughts. It seems the red meat industry might've survived

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3:20

Daniel Chrisp: Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective...

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2025/11/03

There’s concern our cemeteries are running out of space, with some councils taking too long to secure new land. The Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective says many graveyards are already at or near capacity, forcing delays and limiting burial options. It warns too many councils are failing to plan far enough ahead, and many are excluding cemeteries from urban growth strategies that often focus narrowly on housing. Collective Chair Daniel Chrisp told Andrew Dickens that while 70-75% of New Zealanders

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