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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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2:23

Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/01/25

Question: Who wants a pay rise? Who deserves a pay rise? Simple question, easy answer. Answer: Everybody and most kiwis. By and large we’re hard workers and deserve more. Teacher, nurses and doctors. By and large, yes. Yes. Yes. At the weekend, more reports of doctor shortage - Whakatāne this time. Last week it was a teacher shortage. Union came out and said what unions say. Throw some cash at it. Higher salaries. More staff. Problem solved. The problem is not what to do but how to pay for it

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3:35

Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's...

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2026/01/22

An ACC lawyer believes the crown entities new plan to improve costs completely misses what the Accident Compensation Act is about. Its new plan's been released after a critical report that found its deficit would balloon to $26 billion by 2030. It focuses on getting people back to work quicker and increasing the number of clients who have their own case manager as a single point of contact. ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster told Andrew Dickens the act required all parties involved in an

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4:21

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on the...

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2026/01/22

Travel costs are keeping inflation higher for longer than the Reserve Bank would probably like. Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at 10.45. Three months ago, the annual inflation rate was 3% - at the very top end of the Reserve Bank's target range. Economists expect it now to be between 2.9 and 3.1%. Economist Cameron Bagrie told Andrew Dickens inflation is looking to be a little bit sticky towards the top end of the target zone. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:31

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor shares the latest on...

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2026/01/22

Mt Maunganui's community is stepping up to help families and first responders a day after a landslide drove through a campground and hot pools. The Herald understands from a source involved in rescue efforts that there could be up to nine people unaccounted for. Hundreds of emergency responders have been at the base of Mauao since from just after 9.30 yesterday morning. Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale told Andrew Dickens volunteers and locals have been very generous during what is a tough time. LISTEN

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2:41

Andrew Dickens: Warbirds over Wānaka is just about...

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2026/01/22

So yesterday the Otago Daily Times ran an article about the thoughts of Grant Kitto, a former Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) worker. Grant Kitto argues that showcasing the USAF F-22 Raptor at Warbirds Over Wānaka effectively legitimises US military power and the weapons systems that have been used in conflicts where civilians were killed. The Raptor is made by Lockheed Martin and back in 2015 incident, a US Air Force gun ship —also built by Lockheed Martin— attacked a Doctors

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34:35

Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026

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2026/01/22

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has the latest on the rescue mission at the Mount Maunganui landslide. The ACC has outlined its plan to get out of a $26 billion deficit by 2030, ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster shares his thoughts. We're expecting the official inflation number for the year 2025 independent economist, cameron bagrie tells andrew what we can expect. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on

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4:38

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the general...

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2026/01/21

A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set November 7th as election day – the latest election since 2008. Early voting will open on October 26, with final results due in early November. Political Commentator Liam Hehir told Andrew Dickens that the Government’s hoping that if they have as much time as possible, people will start to feel more confident regarding the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:45

Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor...

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2026/01/21

US President Donald Trump's delivered his two cents on the state of Europe, as tariff threats over the Greenland issue loom. Trump's spoken at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, confirming he still wants to buy and control the Danish territory, but won't use force. He's already threatened increasing tariffs on eight European countries if he doesn't get a deal. University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil told Andrew Dickens the threat of a tariff war is extremely concerning, as it

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34:13

Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026

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2026/01/21

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum saying he won't use excessive force to acquire Greenland, but he will push ahead with Tariffs, University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil explains the impact this will have on the US. Confidence seems to be returning to the construction sector, with jobs ads for construction increasing 3.4% from November to December, Certified Builders CEO

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2:14

Andrew Dickens: I'm impressed with Mark Carney

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2026/01/21

I am becoming even more impressed with Mark Carney as time goes on. I said that yesterday on the radio and got a text that Carney is just Trudeau but without Katy Perry - asnappy one liner fed to my texter by the President’s camp, and nowhere near the truth. Carney yesterday gave a speech to Davos that may go down in history as era defining. He said great powers can go alone. They have the size and the money and the military to do whatever they want.But that does not mean the middle powers don’t

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3:04

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Chinese...

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2026/01/20

Opposition leaders in the UK are concerned following through with plans for a giant Chinese Embassy in London. The UK Government's approved the mega embassy, located near Tower Bridge in the central city. Opponents have been warning the embassy could be used as a spying base. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens there are fears the embassy will be used to eavesdrop on both data, and people. He says the embassy's so big, and there are lots of rooms that appear to have no use. LISTEN

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3:32

Bridgette Thornley: Problem Gambling Foundation...

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2026/01/20

Calls are growing for tougher gambling regulations to prevent relapse. New AUT research shows one in four gamblers who recover from harmful gambling slip back and return to the habit at a risky level. Problem Gambling Foundation Clinical Director Bridgette Thornley told Andrew Dickins people need concrete plans in place to kick their addiction, and New Zealand needs to help. She says they need to remove predatory online marketing and gambling advertising in front of young people. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:45

Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Law...

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2026/01/20

An inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children will analyse if New Zealand met its obligations under international law. The four year search for the group ended in a shootout last September, where Phillips severely injured a police officer before being shot dead. An inquiry into their disappearance will begin hearing evidence today, looking at whether agencies should have done more or acted faster to protect the children. Waikato University Senior Law Lecturer Anna-Marie

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3:44

John Tookey: Professor of Construction Management at...

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2026/01/20

Fletcher Building's calling time on its construction arm after a difficult few years. It's signed a sale deal with French multi-national Vinci Construction, subject to regulatory approval. The final reckoning could sit on about $334 million, and it'll move its focus to manufacturing and distribution. AUT Construction Professor John Tookey says it's a seismic shift, but Fletcher's been overstretched in recent years, so it's not a big surprise. He told Andrew Dickens the question is going to be

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1:33

Andrew Dickens: When are we getting an election?

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2026/01/20

It might be today that the Government announces the date of the election. Some have called for an early election.They argue that the job to fix us up needs more time. The Government could argue they’re the ones to do it. They could ask for a mandate for another three years to finish the job, and the sooner we get on with it the better. I can see that, but I don’t agree with it. We’ve been through a tough two years. Government’s always get the blame for tough years. So the Government is currently

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34:13

Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026

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2026/01/20

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 21st of January 2025, the Tom Phillips inquiry is underway today, Senior Lecturer at the University of Waikato School of Law Dr Anna-Marie Brennan tells Andrew what we can expect from it. A new study is hoping to highlight just how hard it is to kick a gambling habit, Problem Gambling Foundation Clinical Director Brigette Thornley shares her thoughts. Fletcher Building has sold its construction arm to a French multinational,

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34:13

Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026

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2026/01/19

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 20th of December 2025, Christopher Luxon says a lift in the retirement age inevitable, retirement and superannuation expert Jonathan Eriksen shares his thoughts. Confectionary giants are looking into lab-grown cocoa as prices continue to rise, Raglan Chocolate Head Chocolate Maker, Mike Renfree tells Andrew what difference it could make. Teacher shortages are getting worse, as kids prepare to go back to the classroom, Secondary

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3:30

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals Council Chair...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/01/19

Schools hit by staffing shortages are being forced to adapt as vacancies climb nationwide. Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12% more than this time last year. Secondary Principals Council Chair Steve McCracken told Andrew Dickens vacancies are taking longer to fill than in the past. He says schools are doing everything they can to manage with the staff and resources available. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:55

Gavin Grey: European correspondent discusses growing...

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2026/01/18

Europe may be on the cusp of implementing a never-before-used law, to turn up the heat on the United States. President Donald Trump's announced increasing tariffs on eight countries starting next month, unless a deal allowing him to buy Greenland is reached. European leaders have condemned the decision, with France now set to urge the EU to enact its anti-coercion instrument, if the tariffs go ahead. Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens that the international economic counter-measures will enhance their

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2:42

Peter Shepherd: Auckland University Professor of...

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2026/01/18

Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded in New Zealand. One in three people over the age of 15 are classified as obese and one in eight children aged between two and 14. Pharmac received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide - a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss. Auckland University Professor of Molecular Medicine Peter Shepherd told Andrew Dickens despite it being a short-term fix, it's like any other medicine. He says it's the same as

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