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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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2:20

Ryan Bridge: Are we being too safe with our comedy?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/19

Ever wondered what the funniest joke in the world is? Well, I can tell you because the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has declared the funniest joke. It's a ship gag, a gag about a ship, as in like a vessel that goes in the ocean. To be honest, it's not that funny and maybe I'm just getting older and mingy about life. I don't know, maybe I don't find things as funny anymore. Have you tried to find a funny movie lately? Have you managed to find one? No, because they don't make them anymore and they

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33:55

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/19

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th August 2024, it's day one of the Democratic National Convention. We cross live to Chicago to get an insight into what’s going down. Crime numbers are down in our biggest city, but are businesses on the ground actually seeing any difference? Heart of the City's Viv Beck speaks to Ryan. St John ambulance workers are on their first day of a withdrawal of labour strike - what does it mean for people needing emergency assistance

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3:05

Nick Tuffley: Economic pressure and inflation showing...

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2024/08/18

ASB's quarterly report reveals economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing. We're seeing early signs of a turnaround for the economy... ASB's quarterly forecast shows signs inflation will fall below 3% over the second half of this year and remain well contained beyond 2024. They're also expecting GDP to remain flat-to-down over the rest of the year. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge even though mortgage rates have started to come down, for some, it'll take time until they

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2:22

Ryan Bridge: The problem of labelling in the media

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2024/08/18

Outrage at the weekend over the Human Rights Commission. The Chief Human Rights Commissioner has been announced as Dr Steven Rainbow and he was once accused of being transphobic or anti trans. And it's one of those terms that can quickly change the tone or the perception of an article that you're reading. I remember this from the university college campus protests over in the States. You would read the CNN copy on the story and it would say they were pro Palestinian protesters, then you would

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4:37

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the...

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2024/08/18

Details of the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme have been revealed. It includes new targets for roadside breath and drug tests. Police are expected to carry out 3.3 million breath tests per year. 65% of those have to be done in high risk areas or during high risk times. $72 million of the funding will be put aside as a performance incentive. Police won't receive the money unless they meet the targets. Police Association President Chris Cahill told Ryan Bridge

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34:14

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19...

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2024/08/18

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 19th August 2024. New cash for police, but they have to meet targets for roadside breath and alcohol tests - are the targets achievable? Police Association President Chris Cahill joins Ryan. ASB say economic relief is on the way. Chief Economist Nick Tufley has the latest from their quarterly report. The All Blacks have recovered from their loss against Argentina a week ago and the America's cup starts in Barcelona this week. Adam

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3:11

Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of this...

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2024/08/15

Will the All Blacks redeem themselves after last week’s loss? This Saturday they’ll be facing Argentina in a rematch at Eden Park, a week on from losing to 30-38 in Wellington. Scott Robertson has made some major changes to the Kiwi side, including the return of former captain Sam Cane. Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge the All Blacks need to bounce back, which they traditionally do when they lose to Argentina. He said that it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to

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3:43

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the 501...

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2024/08/15

501s will be the hot button topic in Christopher Luxon's meeting in Canberra today with the Australian Prime Minister. Anthony Albanese's government has pulled a recent u-turn on the common-sense approach he'd agreed to with former Prime Minister Jacinda Arden in 2022. Australia is no longer considering a person's ties to the country before deporting them, making the safety of Australians the top priority. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Ryan Bridge Luxon's comments in Sydney yesterday

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3:54

Bill Hodge: Former Auckland University Law Professor...

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2024/08/15

Kim Dotcom could have his fate sealed by early next year. The tech mogul may soon find himself on trial in the US after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed he'd signed his extradition. Former Auckland University Professor of Law Bill Hodge told Ryan Bridge Dotcom's penultimate step is a judicial review, but he can't precisely predict how long this would take. He says if it's a typical judicial review, it could ideally be done within six months, and wonders if the court will expedite it.

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1:52

Ryan Bridge: Why is New Zealand so bad at...

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2024/08/15

There's a reason politicians can't agree on much of anything. Luxon is in Australia at the moment, he's on an infrastructure whistle stop tour. The question - why are we so bad, and the Aussies seemingly so much better at it? There are many reasons like public, private partnerships and user pays. In New South Wales, they've used asset sales to fund this stuff, but it's also crucially bipartisan agreement on what to build. Luxon says that the Nats and Labour need consensus on what projects will

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34:08

Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024

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2024/08/15

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition order has been signed by the Justice Minister, can he fight it? Former law professor Bill Hodge joins the show to give his thoughts. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is meeting with his Australian counterpart today. Geoffrey Miller talks to Ryan about what could be on the agenda. Is it redemption time for the All Blacks? They face Argentina in Auckland on Saturday, a week on from their

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1:58

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris...

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2024/08/14

The Kamala swing continues. New polling out today shows Harris is leading slightly or tied in six of the seven swing states. Back in May, Former President Donald Trump was leading in almost all swing states. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge it illustrates just how much this race has changed. He says Trump is trying to take back the narrative. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Damian McGill: Healthy Home Cooperation Director on...

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2024/08/14

There’s a chance your home-reno could keep you from selling your house. A couple in the UK was recently unable to sell their home after installing spray foam insulation. The way the foam is installed and how much ventilation it has could cause damage to roofing timber, particularly in colder climates, and New Zealand installers have to produce a statement saying the work complies with the building code. Healthy Homes Cooperation Director Damian McGill told Ryan Bridge that there’s nothing wrong

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2:53

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the...

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2024/08/14

Questions remain over how blocks of methamphetamine in lolly wrappers made their way to the Auckland City Mission. The mission distributed the Rinda pineapple lollies in food parcels over several weeks. The hand-outs could affect up to 400 people, and at least three people, including a child and teenager, have received medical treatment. Drug Detection Agency chief executive Glenn Dobson told Ryan Bridge a lot of techniques are used to smuggle methamphetamine. He says it's often suspended in

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6:09

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Reserve Bank...

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2024/08/14

Nicola Willis won't be drawn on the Reserve Bank's sudden change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. It's lowered the rate to 5.25% due to further signs of falling inflation. Economist Brad Olsen says the central bank needs to take accountability for radically changing its forecast without a radical change in circumstances. Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge it isn't appropriate for her to get involved in the debate. She says the economy has slowed down and seeing interest rates come down is logical,

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1:57

Ryan Bridge: Another example of bureaucracy...

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2024/08/14

You've got to ask yourself who's running the show. There's been another example of bureaucracy seemingly undermining the government on its cost cutting plan which, remember, from outset they said wouldn't impact the front line. A Health New Zealand manager has done a PowerPoint to 90 staff about upcoming changes, and they indicated that jobs could be cut including 470 doctors and 1400 nurses. Who on earth thought that was okay? Did they do it on purpose? Is it a middle finger to the government

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34:28

Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2024

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/14

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 15th of August, the Reserve Bank has cut New Zealand's Official Cash Rate. Ryan gets the thoughts of Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Spray foam insulation - could it installing it incorrectly prevent you from selling your house? Meth has been found in lollies given out by the Auckland City Mission - Glenn Dobson from the Drug Detection Agency talks to Ryan about where it could have come from. Get the Early Edition with Ryan

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2:11

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the 13 year old girl...

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2024/08/13

A thirteen-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to threatening unlawful violence during a protest in the UK. The event took place during a week of unrest over asylum seekers and illegal migrants, and follows two twelve-year-old boys pleading guilty to other offences in a similar riot. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the girl was among a crowd gathered outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers, and was seen punching and kicking at the entrance of the hotel. He said that a police

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2:53

John Carran: Jarden Economist and Investment...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/13

It’s an important call today for the Reserve Bank as they decide whether to drop the Official Cash Rate. Bank economists are divided, Westpac, ANZ and Kiwibank anticipate the Reserve Bank to hold the OCR at 5.5%. BNZ is expecting it to go down, as is ASB, who predicts it'll fall by 25-basis points to 5.25% , which would be the first drop since 2020. John Carran, Jarden Economist and Investment Strategist, told Ryan Bridge he’s erring on the side of hold. He said that although they may hold

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4:34

Michael Bunce: Genetics Expert on the applications of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2024/08/13

Scientists believe there are great applications for taking gene-editing research outside - under new regulations. The Government's planning to introduce legislation this year to let researchers develop and commercialise gene tech products outside laboratories. Genetics expert Michael Bunce at Australia's Curtin University says under current laws, useful research for New Zealand has been hampered by red tape. He told Ryan Bridge the solution to problems like wilding pine trees is a good example.

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