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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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4:10

Casey Costello: Customs Minister on Ministerial...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/09

Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime see it as such a significant issue, it's recommending the government should give one minister the responsibility of tackling the problem. A new report says police and customs regularly encounter drug shipments which were once thought unthinkable. Customs Minister Casey Costello told Ryan Bridge she sees merit in the

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2:40

Ryan Bridge: The signs you know you’re getting older

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2025/09/09

I watched a movie Sunday with a group of friends. Here are 12 things I learnt: 1. You probably aren’t hungover on the couch at home uber-eatsing Maccas from the sofa. 2. You have taken the extraordinary measure of walking, using your perfectly capable legs even though you're still a bit stiff and sore from the gym. 3. This means you have visited the gym four times this week to ensure your ass will squeeze into the ever-shrinking vice of a seat provided these days. 4. You chat amongst yourselves

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2:19

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on rent prices...

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2025/09/08

New data shows rents are down to the lowest point since 2023. They’ve dropped 3% in the last year to $628 per week according to realestate.co.nz. Urban centres had the biggest decline, with Wellington leading with 11.8% drops and Auckland following with 2.3%. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge its very much an economics lesson in basic supply and demand. He says that we not only have more listings coming onto the market, but also net immigration has fallen over the past few years, so

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3:48

Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the Tom Phillips...

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2025/09/08

A private investigator who previously tried tracking down Tom Phillips says the area where the fugitive’s campsite was found was where people expected. Phillips was killed in a shootout with police after a quad bike he was riding with one of his children was spiked by police on a rural Waitomo road yesterday morning. Following a large manhunt, the remaining two children were found at a campsite two kilometres away. Chris Budge told Ryan Bridge the area is rugged in parts, back country gravel roads,

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34:15

Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025

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2025/09/08

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 9th of September 2025 Tom Phillips has been shot dead and his three children have been found safe, Private investigator Chris Budge tells Ryan what happens from here. New data shows rents are down 3% nationwide to the lowest point since 2023. The PPTA is telling members to vote down the government's new pay offer, Leighton Watson Senior Lecturer of maths and statistics at Canterbury University, shares his thoughts. Plus, Australia

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3:31

Leighton Watson: Senior Lecturer of maths and...

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2025/09/08

New comparisons show teacher salaries have plummeted relative to the minimum wage. PPTA members are voting on a new Government pay offer, while primary teachers have decided to reject their latest offer. Canterbury University maths lecturer Leighton Watson's done a comparison of teachers' pay with the minimum wage. He told Ryan Bridge a beginning teacher was paid $33 thousand in 1999, and now they get $64 thousand. Watson says it seems like a great increase, but if they got paid the same now,

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2:01

Ryan Bridge: Tom Phillips is no hero

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2025/09/08

It’s brutal, but Tom Phillips brought this whole thing on himself. Yes, he was killed and that is a very hard and sad fact his kids are going to have to live with for their rest of their lives. Their father is dead. But, he shot a cop - an innocent local Constable who was trying to do his job. Tom Phillips also deprived his children of their mum, of any professional medical attention, of any formal education, for four years. Ember was five when they were taken to the bush and hasn’t been to school

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3:23

Stuart Nash: Former Labour minister discusses...

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2025/09/07

Unfinished business for a former Labour minister, who may jump ship and campaign for New Zealand First. Stuart Nash, who was Police Minister during the last Government, made a surprise appearance at New Zealand First's annual convention in Palmerston North over the weekend. He was sacked from the last Government's Cabinet after a string of scandals including revealing confidential information to former donors. Nash told Ryan Bridge he's been enjoying running a business, but believes there are

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34:11

Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025

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2025/09/07

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of September 2025, The Government's patting itself of it's back for new data showing it’s smashed elective surgery targets, Health Minister Simeon Brown gives an update on surgery wait times. Former Labour leader Stuart Nash makes his pitch for becoming a NZ first MP. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on UK police arresting thousands at an ongoing

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4:06

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government...

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2025/09/07

Belief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its half-year target, by delivering more than 16-thousand extra operations before the end of June. It's also wanting 95 percent of patients to be waiting less than four months by 2030. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Ryan Bridge they're on track to reach 63 percent this year. He says the list kept growing until the beginning of this year, when it dropped to 58 percent - so they have

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1:48

Ryan Bridge: This election is National’s to lose

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2025/09/07

As you know I’ve been saying for some time this election is National’s to lose. The economy will pick up, this government’s only two years in and kiwis like to give incumbents the benefit of the doubt. I still think this holds true. But, as we’ve been reporting since April, Trump’s tariffs - which took everybody (including the markets) by surprise, making a bear of a bull - hammered business and consumer confidence just as we were showing signs of those green shoots the pundits love talking about

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4:08

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the All Blacks v South...

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2025/09/04

It’s world No 1 v No 2, a repeat of the World Cup final, two of the great sporting rivals squaring off once again. It might just be the biggest test for the All Blacks this year. Scott Robertson’s side look to continue a proud record at Eden Park stretching back to 1994, while also needing to bounce back from a defeat to Argentina. The All Blacks have remained undefeated at the Fortress for over 30 years – a record that could be tested tomorrow. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner is nervous about the record

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3:34

Lance Gush: Workers First Union Organiser on the call...

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2025/09/04

Truck drivers are feeling increased pressure to deliver on time – even breaking the law to do so. The Workers First Union believes the timeframes set up for drivers to complete jobs within allocated driving hours is unachievable. The union signed up to support the Safe Rates international labour campaign, which makes employers and customers responsible for the financial pressures put on drivers. Union organiser Lance Gush told Andrew Dickens the campaign makes a level playing field for those

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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2025

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2025/09/04

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation for up to 20 years after arriving, immigration lawyer Simon Laurent shares his thoughts. The All Blacks will be taking on the Springboks at Eden Park this Saturday, Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner tells Andrew what they're doing to prepare for the big match. Truck drivers say they’re being pushed to speed, skip breaks, and bend the law just to keep freight moving, Workers First

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4:04

Simon Laurent: Immigration lawyer on criminals with a...

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2025/09/04

What could be a reactive move - as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford sends a clear message to immigrants, to obey the law. Criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation if they've been here for less than 20 years. That's double the current limit of under 10 years. Immigration lawyer Simon Laurent told Andrew Dickens this is a response to an overall mood that's surfacing, particularly in the UK and Australia. He says it's an approach that's been sweeping through other democracies,

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3:28

Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori

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2025/09/04

Now seeing as I am a 60 year old white guy, some will consider my comments inherently racist, but I am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours. Opinions are like bums - we all have one, so why fight it? Firstly, the coming out of the Māori Queen. One thing is for sure, Māori do this customary and ceremonial stuff well. The attendees are seeing history, a young Queen about to take leadership. But I’m always amazed at the one year silence thing. Sure you’re getting the lay of the land and

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3:07

Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the...

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2025/09/04

A separate argument against major tech firms paying more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google are able to skirt their dues by taking payments from New Zealand subsidiaries, listed as service fees. He says they could be seen as royalties, which come under a withholding tax. However, another independent expert in the field, Geof Nightingale, told Andrew Dickens the Trump administration would push the cost back onto New Zealand businesses and consumers. If we were to

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2:35

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the rising...

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2025/09/03

Optimism in the education sector as the number of people studying to be a teacher rises. There's been about 3,500 new domestic enrolments to initial teacher training this year – up 30% on the same time last year. Primary education's grown by 31%, while enrolments in secondary are up 28%, and 24% for ECE. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Andrew Dickens that doesn't reflect the need, in terms of shortages. He says in secondary education, they are often short of subject specialists. LISTEN ABOVE

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34:00

Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2025

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2025/09/03

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 4th of September 2025, a report from the Chief Justice says trials are becoming longer, more complex and it's clogging up the system, former high court judge and former Chair of the NZ parole board, Sir Ron Young shares his thoughts. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale gives his take on how big tech pay their fair share to our economy. Data from the Ministry of Education show enrolment numbers are up 30%, PPTA President Chris

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3:27

Sir Ron Young: Former High Court Judge and Parole...

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2025/09/03

Complex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70% of all High Court trials. Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann says the system is struggling to keep pace, in her latest Annual Report. Her report reveals a mix of delays, burnout, safety issues, and under-funding. Former High Court Judge and Parole Board Chair Sir Ron Young told Andrew Dickens it's horrifying that manslaughter and murder trials are taking 17 days or more. He says

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