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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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34:26

Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026

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2026/03/02

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 3rd of March 2025, New Haven University Director of International Affairs and National Security Expert Matthew Schmidt shares the reaction from the US following the latest developments with Iran. The captain of the Manawanui Commander Yvonne Gray, is among three navy officers being charged over its sinking in Samoa last year, Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow John Battersby shares his thoughts. The

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2:35

Ryan Bridge: AI can't master all the jobs

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2026/03/02

There’s been a lot of chat about AI replacing jobs lately. And I get it, there are signs it’s happening. For certain roles, especially more junior ones, the threat is real. But there are some things a computer will never know and never be able to do. Like reading somebody’s emotions. Burger King in the US, this is a story out this week, is trialling AI software to judge how courteous and friendly its staff are.They’ve got an aptly named AI assistant, Patty, apparently doing this task. Party lives in

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6:53

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses making...

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2026/03/01

A barrier stopping rural workers from using KiwiSaver is being lifted. Farm workers, rural teachers, police and defence staff have been unable to make first-home withdrawals, because they’re required to live in employer housing. The Government’s now allowing them to use their savings, including towards buying a farm. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that these workers have been locked out of the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal for too long. She says if people are working hard to get

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3:58

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief with...

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2026/03/01

The Israeli Prime Minister says bombing in Iran could continue for days. Coordinated strikes with the US have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and multiple senior officials - resulting in Iran launching counter strikes across the Middle East. Three US service members have been killed in the military operations while nine people in Israel have been killed in Iran's retaliatory attacks. Iranian officials have formed a transitional council to lead the country. The Guardian Washington

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1:57

Ryan Bridge: The issues we care about

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2026/03/01

We have a new issues poll out this morning. It's from IPSOS. 1000 people. Was taken after Waitangi weekend. The numbers are bad for National, because they should be winning on more issues. But Luxon won't hate the numbers because they're going in the right direction of a few key issues. A significant increase on Cost of Living - after a period of trending in the wrong direction. Another 'significant' increase on healthcare/hospitals- closing the gap from 19 to 12 points since October. After being

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34:42

Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026

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2026/03/01

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith, has the latest on US/Israel strikes on Iran. The Government will allow farmers to use their KiwiSaver to buy their first home or farm, Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Ryan about the impact this will have. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on UK troops at a base in Bahrain are narrowly missed by a rocket

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2:28

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime...

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2026/02/26

The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country. Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held on March 24 instead of the original end of October date. It comes after months of politics dominated by Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous Danish territory. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge before that, polls had been unfavourable towards her. He says her handling of Trump gave her a popularity boost,

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2:32

Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager...

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2026/02/26

Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year. Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days. Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla. Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting

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3:31

John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional...

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2026/02/26

The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route. Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss. It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a slower recovery in domestic demand, and persistently high aviation system inflation. Mayor John Funnell told Ryan Bridge he understands costs are rising, but the Taupō to Auckland flights are close to full every time. He says they have a good relationship

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5:49

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of...

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2026/02/26

A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing. Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49 thousand fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years. The Government says there's no doubt the gang patch ban has played a part. Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told Ryan Bridge many victims think it is because of a bolstered police presence. LISTEN ABOVE See

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34:28

Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

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2026/02/26

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 February. 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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3:19

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor...

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2026/02/25

The Reserve Bank's proposal enforcing the set up of more branches and ATMs has left one expert stunned. It's asking for public feedback on requiring banks to provide accessible cash services countrywide, free of charge. It includes ensuring those in urban areas can reach a service by walking. But Massey University Banking Professor Claire Matthews says the need isn't high enough to warrant banks spending money on this plan, which she says has come out of left field. She told Ryan Bridge that

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3:03

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives...

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2026/02/25

The last piece of the puzzle for overnight air traffic control, with the Government opening up a new 24/7 alternative runway for commercial airlines. Funding's been approved for the round-the-clock service at Ōhakea Air Force base, near Palmerston North. Under aviation laws, commercial flights must nominate an alternative runway in case a plane can't land at its destination. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Ryan Bridge this is important as long-haul aircraft

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34:21

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

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2026/02/25

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Dairy NZ have unveiled their state of the dairy nation report, Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean shares his thoughts. The Government says the control tower at Ohakea air base will soon operate 24/7, making it the country’s official back-up airport, Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand Executive Director Cath O'Brien tells Ryan Bridge how big of a difference this will make for airlines. The Reserve Bank is asking the

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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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