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

2:27

Andrew Alderson: Ben Campbell wins Hong Kong Open to...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/12

World No 635 Kiwi Ben Campbell birdied the final two holes to edge major winner Cam Smith and claim the US$2 million ($1.7m) Hong Kong Open overnight. Campbell drained a 15ft birdie putt on the 18th hole to top playing partners Smith and Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai who earlier caused a bizarre 20-minute delay. Campbell had not led at any stage of the tournament until his last putt to finish at 19 under par and beat Smith by one and Phacahara by two. For Campbell, who also birdied the 17th, it

en-nz

3:27

Kate Hawkesby: I'm not sure Kiwis are really willing...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/12

I thought I was in a bad dream at the weekend when I saw the headline ‘Health experts recommend people wear masks and celebrate Christmas outdoors amid another Covid-19 wave.’ So, my first thought is – what ‘experts’ said this, and what wave? And how big is the wave? And when will we stop reporting waves? Turns out it was Australia’s New South Wales Health Ministry who were saying there’d been a ‘moderate’ rise in Covid cases, and they’d asked people to consider wearing a mask inside crowded

en-nz

2:59

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says southwest Iceland...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/12

Long-dormant Icelandic volcanoes are waking up and threatening to erupt. The country declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands from the southwestern town of Grindavik. There are more than 30 active volcano sites in Iceland and there's currently a 15-kilometre river of magma underneath the surface. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate Hawkesby the likely eruptions follow intense seismic activity. “20,000 tremors have been recorded in southwest Iceland since late October.” LISTEN

en-nz

4:34

Ian Caplin: Ministry of Business, Innovation and...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/12

New Zealanders lost just under $200 million to scams over the past year. That's according to 11 of the country's largest financial institutions. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released the figure for Fraud Awareness Week. Spokesperson Ian Caplin told Kate Hawkesby they want to make people more aware of authorised scams – where people agree to a payment. “The scammers are getting very sophisticated and they are making things like sort of hoax sites.” LISTEN ABOVESee

en-nz

4:08

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor says race...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/12

Certain policies could be sticking points in holding up negotiations between National, Act and New Zealand First. National will need both parties to make a government after they lost two seats following special votes. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says it's hard to figure out how much progress was made over the weekend. He told Kate Hawkesby while there seems to be agreement on infrastructure issues, race relations policy could be causing tension. “Christopher Luxon – he hasn’t

en-nz

4:18

Claire Matthews: Massey Business School Associate...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/09

BNZ’s profits are continuing to rise despite the economy slowing. The bank’s net profit after tax rose by 6.7% in the year to September to a total of $1.5 billion. BNZ’s net interest margin —a key measure of profitability— jumped 25 basis points to 2.4%. Claire Matthews, Massey Business School Associate Professor, told Roman Travers that while they made a substantial profit, things did slow in the second half of the year. She said that they hadn’t done as well in the last six months as they did

en-nz

4:24

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/09

Regular attendance is still at lower rates than in 2019, before Covid-19. Education Ministry data shows just 47% of students were regularly at school in term two. That's down from 59.5% in term one, but an increase on 40% in term two last year. Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association President Pat Newman told Roman Travers that it's about illness. Attending school 90% of the time is considered regular attendance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-nz

5:20

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/09

A warning that Fonterra's new sustainability goals could push farmers away. The dairy giant is planning to cut 30% of emissions by 2030 via new technology, carbon removal through vegetation, and on farm practises. Lincoln University Adjunct Professor Jacqueline Rowarth says farmers will look to other companies if they can't cope. She says this could all come back to bite Fonterra if other countries don't do what we're doing. Rowarth adds it's hard for farmers to do better when our farming

en-nz

2:35

Roman Travers: How NZ sits on the global financial stage

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/09

It's been 27 days since New Zealand general election. 27 days of relative peace, calm, and tranquillity, even though our GDP resembles a 737; out of gas and plummeting to earth at less than 1% growth. Isn't it luxurious to live in a country where perhaps our biggest problem is wondering if the pre-election promises will be fulfilled to turn everything around? Talks between the three political parties continue as we wait to see who gets what and undoubtedly the compromises that'll be

en-nz

2:46

Kate Hawkesby: When do we give up on public transport?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/08

I am just wondering at what point we give up on trying to get anywhere by ferry in this country? If you’re an Aucklander, or a visitor to Auckland, you know the Waiheke Island Fullers ferry service is unreliable, often fraught with maintenance, or staffing or scheduling issues. Locals who regularly commute on and off the island by and large hate it – but they’re trapped as Fuller’s has had a monopoly and been their only means to get across the Gulf... up until now, with a new player in town. And God

en-nz

4:17

Sally McKay: Auckland University Nutritionist on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/08

A study's found that kids who drink fizzy drinks try alcohol earlier. The study from Seoul National University found children aged 9 to 10 who drink caffeinated soft drinks daily were twice as likely to try alcohol within a year. The researchers say the study can't show if the soft drinks are causing differences in behaviour and brain activity. Auckland University nutritionist Dr Sally McKay told Kate Hawkesby that many RTDs look and taste like fizzy drinks. She says it can be a natural

en-nz

3:40

Geoffrey Miller: International geopolitical analyst...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/08

The United States is cautioning Israel against occupying Gaza. It comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will have overall security responsibility for an indefinite period after the war ends. International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Kate Hawkesby that Israel doesn't want a power vacuum in Gaza or Hamas to rebuild, so their only option is occupation. He says that will be disastrous, and a bit like when the US occupied Iraq after the Iraq

en-nz

3:48

Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment Managing Director on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/08

Employees are going above and beyond, often without compensation for it. A Hays Recruitment survey's found overtime increased in more than a third of organisations last year. It also found overtime was unpaid in 30% of organisations. Frog Recruitment Managing Director Shannon Barlow told Kate Hawkesby that often people do what's needed to get the job done. She says there's also been a shift for employees wanting to protect their roles and making a personal decision to work more than they're

en-nz

2:58

Kate Hawkesby: Will Labour's decisions sway voters...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/07

I’m not surprised Chris Hipkins is staying on as leader. I mean let’s face it, one, who else have they got? And two, when you’re a career politician, what else is it you’re going to do at this point? But it’s the best possible option for Labour I reckon. He’s adept at politics and playing the media – and those two things go hand in hand these days. He’s quick on his feet, he’s an attack dog – which is what opposition is all about. But how attack-y is the potential problem for him... as in, is he too

en-nz

3:27

Cathy Wilson: Montessori NZ CEO on the early...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/07

Teachers from about 100 early childhood centres will strike today. They're part of the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement and say negotiations have reached an impasse. NZEI says the government funding model isn't fit for purpose. Montessori New Zealand chief executive Cathy Wilson told Kate Hawkesby that the incoming National government has said they'll initiate a funding model review. She says the funding model is challenging, the funding is inadequate, and it's easy to get into

en-nz

4:09

Peter Dunne: Political commentator and former United...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/07

The Electoral Commission is looking to see whether discrepancies at three polling places are isolated or more widespread. It's launched a check of all voting place results after our newsroom picked up errors at two polling places at Port Waikato, and one polling place in Ilam. More than 500 votes at one polling place were wrongly assigned to the Leighton Baker Party, rather than National. Political commentator and former United Future Leader Peter Dunne told Kate Hawkesby that it's one of several

en-nz

4:59

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the removal of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/07

Businesses being left frustrated about transport changes in Auckland's city centre is being put down to poor communication. Auckland Transport has decided to remove all car parking on Karangahape Road and restrict the times on loading zones to allow room for a new bus service. Businesses say they've been given very little notice. Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett told Kate Hawkesby that no shop owner should wake up and find their loading bays are all but gone. He says

en-nz

3:35

Grant Duncan: Political Commentator ahead of Labour's...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/06

Labour's caucus will this morning begin picking up the pieces of its election loss at a special caucus meeting in Wellington. As well as the party's direction and the election of whips, MPs will participate in a leadership confidence vote. Political Commentator Grant Duncan told Kate Hawkesby that while there are some great people on that team, there’s no obvious rising star to take Hipkins’ place as leader. He said that in order for Labour to succeed, they need to think about how they’re going

en-nz

3:48

Haydn Marriner: Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/06

Ninety percent of Queenstown hostels and backpackers are at capacity ahead of summer. It comes as a third of hostels have shut down post pandemic, and many tourism operators are expecting a surge in visitors over the next few months. Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association Chairman Haydn Marriner told Kate Hawkesby that he's putting it down to a lack of available housing in Queenstown. He says the massive oversupply of Airbnbs is causing huge problems for the region's rental

en-nz

2:07

Kate Hawkesby: Disruptions make a tough time for NCEA...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/06

So, exams are now underway for NCEA for High Schoolers who‘ve had —to be frank— a pretty crappy couple of years post Covid at school. Disruptions due to strikes, floods, weather... and that was all after they were just getting their feet back under the desks post lockdowns. So not a great few years for those trying to head to Uni in a couple of years time. But I know that in my many cases, teachers have worked really hard to get everybody up to speed and make up for lost time. It’s tough though

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