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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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1:45

Ryan Bridge: We need long term thinking for our...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/29

Health has always been a portfolio MPs never want a bar of. You never win. Endless fights with the unions. People waiting for surgery. Constant pressure to keep up with technology. And it’s deeply personal for those who don’t get the care they need - it’s literally life-and-death stuff. So if the numbers Simeon Brown is putting out are to be believed—and I’ve no reason to doubt them—then he deserves some credit. Cancer wait times, immunisations, elective surgeries, and ED numbers are all heading in

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3:24

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair talks improving...

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2025/09/29

Belief improvements are being made in the health system, but they don't show the full story. Quarterly data shows improvements around cancer treatment access, childhood immunisation rates, ED stays, and wait times. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the system is turning a corner. Former Health NZ Chair Rob Campbell told Ryan Bridge there are inconsistencies in how targets are measured, such as when ED wait times begin. He says information is often structured to meet targets in the health

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3:13

Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on concerns...

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2025/09/28

Our Corrections Minister says services in prisons are improving, despite concerns around staff shortages An extra 98-million-dollars from this year’s Budget was meant to fund corrections until June - when prisoner numbers were expected to reach 10,800. This figure is already within reach, nearly a year ahead of schedule. Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge the officers they have are performing well. He says they're world-class - and tens of thousands of positive interactions happen every day.See

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/28

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 29th of September 2025, there's concern prison funding is drying up, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell tells Ryan what the government will do about it. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. The world has heard New Zealand's verdict on Palestinian statehood, Foreign Policy Analyst Geoffrey Miller tells Ryan how big of an impact it'll have on New Zealand's reputation. Ryan thinks Putin’s playing a game of chicken with the

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1:23

Ryan Bridge: Putin's game of chicken

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/28

Putin’s playing a game of chicken with the Europeans and Europeans are the chickens. NATO’s so far done nothing but talk about these fighter jets and drones. Take your pick of experts and former military bosses chiming on the why over the weekend, and you’ll get 10 different answers. Are these incursions a mistake? No. Too many now. So he’s doing this for one of two reasons. To keep more territory in Ukraine. Freak the Europeans a bit. They might buckle and give him more of what he wants. OR. He’s

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3:41

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of...

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2025/09/25

The All Blacks have got to perform in this weekend’s Eden Park test. They’re set to face Australia in the wake of their worst-ever defeat just 12 days ago against South Africa. Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby Elliott Smith told Francesca Rudkin the All Blacks have to turn up, perform, and start finding some consistency. He says consistency won’t come soley from tomorrow’s performance, but they need to start laying the building blocks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:07

Elizabeth Heeg: Forestry Owners' Association CEO on...

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2025/09/25

A push for more work-based learning, to give food and fibre employers greater input on training. Key players like Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Federated Farmers have teamed up to demand an overhaul from the government. The sectors have released the Food and Fibre Workforce Capability Strategy. Forestry Owners' Association Chief Executive Elizabeth Heeg told Francesca Rudkin the strategy sets out a pathway to train the next generation of skilled workers. She says they want to work with the government

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1:59

Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the...

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2025/09/25

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy claims his court case is politically motivated. He's been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy, relating to illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. He was acquitted of all other charges. Europe correspondent Vincent McAviney told Francesca Rudkin it's unclear whether he will spend the full five years in prison. He says the ruling means Sarkozy will spend time in jail even if he launches an appeal,

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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025

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2025/09/25

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Friday 26th of September 2025, Fonterra’s delivered one of its best results ever, Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean shares his thoughts. It's the great show down between the All blacks and the Wallabies this saturday night in Auckland, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator and editor Elliott Smith tells Francesca what's at stake for the All Blacks. Our agriculture industry claims the education system is letting it down, NZ Forest Owners

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4:01

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on...

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2025/09/25

Dairy farmers remain mindful of the chance of more tough times ahead. Fonterra's confirmed a final farmgate milk price of $10.16 for the past season, with earnings of 71 cents per share. But its midpoint forecast for this season remains at $10. Federated Farmers Dairy Board Chair Karl Dean told Francesca Rudkin farmers will be paying off debt and investing back into their farms after battling several years of high on-farm costs. He says they all understand costs may rise again, and incomes may drop

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2:51

Francesca Rudkin: Parents, you're up

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/25

Yesterday, PPTA members —secondary school teachers— voted to make addressing online extremism an official policy, and are now pushing for Government action. Teachers say they are seeing more misogyny from young boys, as well as xenophobia and anti-Māori rhetoric – and I believe them. Sit down with your teenager and ask them about Andrew Tate, Trump, trad wives —which were some of the complaints— and they’re all over it. And yes, it is driven by social media, algorithms, and their peers. So, I do

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3:14

Doug King: Sports Injury Research Specialist on the...

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2025/09/25

New Zealand will have first use of the world's first portable brain scanner that could change how concussion is diagnosed for rugby players – but will it work as said? The device —known as the Nurocheck headset— can allegedly detect head injuries in two minutes. Medtech Labs Group CEO Michael Lee says although the brain scanner will be rolled out next month, rugby clubs will have to wait a little longer. Sports injury research specialist Dr Doug King told Francesca Rudkin while the concept it

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4:14

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on Anna Breman being...

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2025/09/24

The new Reserve Bank Governor seems to tick all the boxes. Dr Anna Breman has been announced as the next Governor, taking over from Christian Hawkesby in December. She was the First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank, and was selected from more than 300 candidates that were initially identified. Economist Cameron Bagrie told Francesca Rudkin that Breman is going to be laser focused on the key priorities, including delivering low and stable inflation. He says they’re going to go back to basics

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3:13

Phil Goff: Former Auckland Mayor on Auckland council...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/24

Auckland Council's new density plan won't see fewer houses zoned, but will change where they're allowed. The council's Policy and Planning Committee voted 18-5 to pass the plan, which will see more housing near transport hubs and less in natural hazard zones. Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff shares his thoughts with Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:11

Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025

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2025/09/24

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday 25th of September 2025, Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts on the new Reserve Bank Governor. A new portable med-tech device from the company Nurochek claims it has the ability to diagnose concussions on the sidelines in just two minutes, Dr Doug King Sports Injury Research Specialist tells Francesca how much of a difference it could make. Bigger, taller and newer buildings are on the way for Auckland, Former

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3:13

Francesca Rudkin: Good news for Auckland Council

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/24

It was a big day at Auckland Council yesterday, and I think a good day. The Policy and Planning Committee met for most of yesterday to thrash out the future of Auckland’s housing, debating where and how Auckland is going plan for more homes. The council voted 18-5 to discard PC78 and notify PC120 – which basically means the 3 storey townhouses seen increasingly all over Auckland’s suburbs are on the way out, and high-rises and greater intensification around key CRL stations and transport corridors

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4:17

Roger Patridge: NZ Initiative Co-founder and Chair on...

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2025/09/23

A grim outlook from business leaders. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are less optimistic about the economy than they were a year ago. They’re calling for more bipartisanship when it comes to tax, retirement, and the long-term outlook for New Zealand. NZ Initiative co-founder and Chair Roger Patridge told Francesca Rudkin the business community is looking for clear direction from the Government, and it doesn’t feel like they’re delivering. He says there’s

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3:51

Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/23

A view that small businesses may suffer and not be able to survive if the Government's surcharge ban comes into play. Commerce Minister Scott Simpson announced the ban on surcharges like PayWave will be in place by May next year. In an open letter, 36 Chambers of Commerce, industry and business associations warn the ban will just be passed on through increased prices. North Chamber Chief Executive Leah McKerrow told Francesca Rudkin there should a consumer line that identifies those abusing the

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4:50

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association boss on new...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/23

Changes to the Holidays Act have been welcomed by businesses as long overdue. The new system will include accrual for sick and annual leave. The Government says it will be two years before these changes are implemented. But Restaurant Association boss Marisa Bidois told Francesca Rudkin the industry wants a faster timeline. She says while she understands the need to update systems, some of their systems are already ready to go. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:55

Francesca Rudkin: Trump's Autism comments are unhelpful

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/23

I didn’t really want to touch on this yesterday. I really hoped the story about President Trump coming out and declaring that pregnant mothers taking paracetamol was the cause of autism would just die a quick death in the news. But it made an impact - as you may have seen. Comments like Trump’s are hugely frustrating and unhelpful. They cause concern among expectant mothers about the use of paracetamol. As stated by the NZ College of Midwives yesterday, “high quality scientific evidence does not

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