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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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2:24

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy...

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2026/02/25

Dairy farmers are celebrating - as the sector delivers a record year. Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report, shows farmers produced an unprecedented 21 billion litres of milk in the 2024/2025 season. It's also brought the highest ever export earnings worth 27.1 billion dollars. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean told Ryan Bridge a lot of it comes down to herd testing to ensure Kiwi cows have the best genetics. He says as performance and profitability continue to increase

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2:43

Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?

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2026/02/25

There's a big puffy cloud of smoke hanging over the vaping versus cigarettes debate this week. It's all kicked off because the government's handing out free vapes to smokers to stop them getting what we know could be a death sentence. They've done a deal to buy a bunch of them for $500,000. Between last January and July, 3000 were given vaping kits and nearly half of them stopped smoking. Which, ordinarily, you would think would be a good news story. Not so for Kelly Burrowes, Auckland University

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2:57

Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President...

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2026/02/24

Liquor licensing mayhem for Christchurch bar owners as the opening of the new stadium nears. Super Rugby's Super Round games will be played at One NZ Stadium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Anzac weekend. But alcohol laws mean bars must close at midnight on Friday and can't serve alcohol without a meal before 1pm on Saturday. Hospitality NZ's Canterbury President Jeremy Stevens told Ryan Bridge they've been hoping to get an exemption. But he says despite the council and Mayor Phil Mauger being

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2:48

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap...

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2026/02/24

A former chair of Health New Zealand says a fix to issues within health data systems has likely been put off, after a possible hack of MediMap. The platform's widely used across the country, especially in aged care, disability, hospice, and community health. Rob Campbell told Ryan Bridge there's a lot of issues within data systems that need fixing. He says it's expensive, can be complex and isn't headline grabbing, so it's the sort of thing people put off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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34:30

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026

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2026/02/24

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 25th of Feburary 2025, nurses at aged care facilities are going back to paper-based prescriptions after Medimaps data breach, Former Health NZ Chair shares his concerns. Christchurch bar owners say Anzac Day liquor laws will ‘shut the city down’ on the new stadium’s opening night, Jeremy Stevens Hospitality NZ Canterbury Branch President tells Ryan how much it'll impact bars. Pharmac's looking at funding two new Melanoma drugs,

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3:39

Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma...

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2026/02/24

New treatment options for melanoma are being described as the global gold standard. Pharmac's proposing to increase access to nivolumab and ipilimumab for treating stage 3b and 4 melanoma, from May. Pre-surgery use of the immunotherapy drugs can lower the chance of cancer returning. Medical oncologist Dr Gareth Rivalland told Ryan Bridge it's state of the art treatment. He says it's the best combination and will kill off the cancer in 60% of people. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:12

Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our...

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2026/02/24

This Government has made fast-track a buzzword. After yet another massive hack of private information on Sunday, it needs to put that buzzword into action and sharpen up our privacy laws. Like, yesterday. Especially if we're talking about your health information getting stolen and potentially posted online by hackers for a ransom. The hackers it seems, are pretty much a mystery and never get caught. That ship seems to have sailed, and we can, at least for now, put that in the too hard basket. But

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2:50

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to...

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2026/02/23

Former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson was fired and has been under investigation over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. It comes as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, calling for the former Prince Andrew to be removed from the royal line of succession. Australia correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge the line of succession is a very complex legal

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2:54

John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on...

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2026/02/23

Long term benefits could justify the Crown pouring more money into Genesis Energy. The company's revealed a $400 million capital raise to up its investment in renewables. Now the Crown's purchasing $200 million worth of new shares to maintain its 51% shareholding. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Ryan Bridge Genesis is focused on storing electricity for dry years. He says that backup supply is the most important electricity for the system. But Harbord says the investment

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4:15

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on...

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2026/02/23

Airways New Zealand is pushing for the Civil Aviation Authority to lower the age New Zealanders can get an air traffic control licence amid worries our talent's being poached overseas. The air traffic control provider's sounded the alarm during an address before a Parliamentary Select Committee. CEO James Young says there's a global shortage of controllers, and in other areas like controller training. Aviation Industry Association CEO Simon Wallace told Ryan Bridge a licence can currently only be

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34:19

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

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2026/02/23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government’s forking out $200 million to keep its majority stake in Genesis Energy, Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord tells Ryan if this is a good investment. Warnings that staffing shortages could spell big problems for our airline industry, Aviation Industry Association CEO Simon Wallace shares his concerns. Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina tells Ryan why he wants Police stationed at the City Rail Link long-term

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3:50

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police...

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2026/02/23

Police say they can't keep an ongoing presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link long term. The country's largest transport project is scheduled to open to passengers sometime in the second half of the year. But a Police official told an Auckland Council Safety Committee this month they're preparing to ramp up operations in quarter three. Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina tells Ryan Bridge conversations need to be had. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits

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2026/02/23

Kiwis are known around the world for their kindness. We open doors, we say please and thank you, we help out our neighbour. We leap in to help when help is needed. It’s one of the traits we’re most proud of. But one thing we hate more than anything else is when that kindness is taken for granted - then it’s no more Mr Nice Guy. We say this with kids stealing from dairies and ram-raiding poor old hard-working dairy owners. The minute they started destroying livelihoods and beating people with screw

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34:15

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

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2026/02/22

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 23rd of Feburary 2025, The Government’s moving to give Police new powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith tells Andrew about the difference this will make for town centres. Donald Trump's announced a new 15% global baseline tariff with a new law, after the US supreme court ruled his existing tariffs illegal, Federal Tax Economist at Tax Foundation Alex Durante shares his thoughts. Andrew

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3:08

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government...

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2026/02/22

The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. They could be fined up to two thousand dollars or three months in jail if they don't. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Andrew Dickens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:18

Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals

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2026/02/22

If I was asked whether I’d back Defence Force professionals over politicians on Defence protocols and training, I’d back the professionals every time. ACT and New Zealand First, Winston and David, have asked questions of the Defence Minister Judith Collins on the amount of Māori culture, lore and language which is part of the Defence Force’s preparation for combat. This is not a new complaint. Questions about Karakia and haka come up from time to time. Some see this a against the old God, King and

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4:26

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of...

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2026/02/19

A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department. It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course. UK

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4:06

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest...

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2026/02/19

The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensitive information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The family of late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who also accused Mountbatten-Windsor of misconduct, told the BBC they celebrated after hearing of his arrest. Mountbatten Windsor's brother King Charles says the law must take its course. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Ryan Bridge with

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3:32

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa...

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2026/02/19

There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term. The trial allows visitors to enter New Zealand for up to three months on a valid Australian visa. The Government says arrivals have almost tripled since December, reaching 36,800 visits. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told Ryan Bridge the scheme will be reviewed around the 12-month mark to assess its success and any risks. She says there's little to no risk, as we're essentially

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2:32

Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland...

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2026/02/19

An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while. It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the Supercity from 2 million to 1.6 million. The revision to new density rules will focus more on builds in the central city and around key transit hubs, than in suburban areas. Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker told Ryan Bridge he doesn't think it'll please everybody and isn't the silver bullet some people have been asking for. LISTEN ABOVESee

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