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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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3:15

Louise Nicholas: Survivors' Advocate on the IPCA...

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2025/11/11

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is "on leave" from the Social Investment Agency following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case. The former Deputy Police Commissioner is awaiting sentence after last week pleading guilty to having child sexual exploitation and bestiality material on his work devices. The IPCA's report reveals senior leadership ignored anonymous allegations McSkimming was a sexual predator, and instead the woman was prosecuted for digital harassment

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2:24

Corina Jordan: Fish and Game Chief Executive on new...

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2025/11/11

New firearms law reforms aren't expected to hit the mark for everyone. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee's rewritten the Arms Act, easing up on licensed owners, banning gang member ownership, and adding offences including 3D printing weapons. It doesn't include McKee's bid to allow greater access to military-style semi-automatic weapons. Fish and Game Chief Executive Corina Jordan told Ryan Bridge she understands there could be disappointment from some hunters. She's encouraging those people

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Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025

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2025/11/11

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 12th of November 2025, sexual violence survivor advocate, Louise Nicholas shares her thoughts on the IPCA report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case. Gun lobbyist-turned-firearms minister Nicole McKee has lifted the lid on her Arms Act rewrite plans, Fish & Game Chief Executive Corina Jordan shares her thoughts. AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen shares his thoughts on new roadside drug testing. Plus,

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2:04

Ryan Bridge: The clock for Coster is now ticking

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2025/11/11

Coster is a dead man walking at this point. Anyone not completely brainwashed during Covid could see there was something a bit off about him - this IPCA report is proof they were right. He knew about this so-called ‘affair’ McSkimming had - the woman had worked for the Police. He didn’t ask the questions he should have.He promoted McSkimming and didn’t tell the people he should have told about dodgy stuff.Which makes it look, well, dodgier, doesn’t it? In August, I asked Coster about McSkimming.No

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3:37

Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms...

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2025/11/10

The Government's set to lay out what it plans to do about the gun laws. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is expected to announce her rewriting of the Arms Act this morning. Council of Licensed Firearms Owners Spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack says they want clearer definitions around when a firearm could be taken away for non-criminal reasons. He told Ryan Bridge the current Act says Police need to consider any relevant matters deemed appropriate, which he believes is a vague catch-all. LISTEN

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3:17

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on banks...

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2025/11/10

Banks are under pressure to deliver customers more value. ANZ's announced a 21% rise in annual profit days after Westpac confirmed a 13% rise. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says with bank profits this high, customers should be seeing breakthrough innovation or new technology. Simplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub told Ryan Bridge we need our banks to be successful, but we also need them to compete for our business. He says we have a banking sector that's extraordinarily safe and profitable,

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025

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2025/11/10

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 11th of November 2025, Te Pāti Māori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, Ngati Toa Iwi Chief Executive, Helmut Modlik shares his thoughts. Firearms Minister Nicole McKee is set to lay out her rewriting of the Arms Act, Council of Licensed Firearm Owners Spokesperson, Hugh Devereux-Mack, tells Ryan what he's hoping for. Shamubeel Eaqub, Simplicity Chief Economist shares his thoughts on bank

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3:07

Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira Chief...

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2025/11/10

An iwi leader says fractures within Te Pāti Māori are unhelpful for Māori political goals. Te Pāti Māori's National Council has opted to expel Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris from the party. Both have labelled the expulsion unconstitutional and will sit as Independent MPs for now. Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira Chief Executive Helmut Modlik told Ryan Bridge this is distracting for more important issues.He says there needs to be a focus on getting this current Government out because of its harmful

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2:39

Ryan Bridge: NZTA - the Grinch that stole Christmas

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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

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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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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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