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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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1:58

Katie Fisher: US Correspondent on the US' involvement...

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2025/06/19

Whether the United States will intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict remains up in the air. President Donald Trump says he 'may' or 'may not' order American military involvement. US correspondent Katie Fisher told Ryan Bridge the uncertainty is causing some rifts within the Republican camp. She says that some of his “right-wing cheerleaders” like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Green are saying that by entering the Iranian war, Trump would be turning his back on his America First policy. LISTEN

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4:41

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Travel...

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2025/06/18

From November, transiting Chinese passport holders won't need a visa to pass through New Zealand airports. They'll can instead get a New Zealand electronic Travel Authority that's processed in four hours, and lasts for two years. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told Ryan Bridge our Chinese visitor numbers are lagging at about 65% pre-Covid levels, so they're doing anything to help. She says it will also significantly increase the amount of freight from China and South America and bring down

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3:21

Dave Sweas: Dodson Group CEO on the GDP figures set...

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2025/06/18

An Auckland manufacturer is feeling good about the current economic position. GDP figures are due to be revealed this morning. Economists and the Reserve Bank are expecting 0.7% growth for the first quarter of the year – slightly higher than the 0.4% predicted earlier this year. Dodson Group CEO Dave Sweas told Ryan Bridge things turned a corner around February and March. The precision manufacturers boss says there's been some trepidation about what's coming out of the US, but overall order books

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2:11

Rhema Vaithianathan: AUT Professor on 5 year census...

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2025/06/18

The traditional census as we know it is coming to an end. Stats NZ is moving to a system using Government collected admin-data, saying the current five yearly Census is financially unsustainable. Census-style questions will still be asked in much smaller annual surveys looking at a small fraction of the population. Auckland University of Technology Professor Rhema Vaithianathan told Ryan Bridge the price of census is eye-watering. She says admin data also allows information to be released yearly,

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34:14

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2025

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2025/06/18

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 19th of June 2025, Dave Sweas CEO of Manufacturer Dodson group, joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the GDP figures out today. The government scrapped the 5-year census, AUT director of the centre for social data analytics, Rhema Vaithianathan shares her thoughts. We've got more Visa changes for Chinese nationals, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford tells Ryan Bridge what it means. Plus, US Correspondent Katie Fisher has the latest on

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1:49

Ryan Bridge: We shouldn't ignore conflict

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2025/06/18

I’m as guilty as the next Kiwi of complaining about the tyranny of distance, but the fact is we’re bloody lucky to live far across the ocean and out of harm’s way. We’re at least 10,000 kilometres away from the nearest nuclear weapon launch site, whether it’s China’s Jingxian Province or the United States' Pacific Coast. That doesn’t mean we’re immune to threats and fallout from conflict, nor should we ignore them. Foreign Minister Winston Peters this week remarked he’d never seen such an uncertain

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2:17

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the rising...

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2025/06/17

New Zealand businesses believe things are looking up, with optimism at a high. The 2degrees 2025 Shaping Business Study reveals 45% of surveyed business leaders are more optimistic about the year ahead – up on last year's 34%. 46% of businesses also report they're more productive than last year. Business Central CEO Simon Arcus told Ryan Bridge things will probably still fluctuate in coming years. He says there are often moments where things seem to improve, then sink back again. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:22

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on food...

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2025/06/17

Food inflation is up, rising 4.4% annually. Meat, poultry, and fish had the biggest annual increases, while butter, milk and cheese drove grocery prices. Butter surged by more than 51% over the year. Independent economist, Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge the numbers are creeping up, but the composition of the inflation matters more than the inflation itself. He says they feel a bit of comfort that domestic inflation still heading south. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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34:08

Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2025

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2025/06/17

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 18th of June 2025, the Government's announced a five-year suicide prevention plan, clinical psychologist Dr Helen Buckland tells Ryan Bridge whether the plan will be enough. Food inflation is up the highest it's been in eighteen months, independent economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts. New data from 2degrees shows business optimism is at its highest since 2021, Business Central CEO Simon Arcus tells Ryan why businesses are

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4:00

Helen Buckland: Clinical Psychologist Doctor on new...

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2025/06/17

Uncertainty on the Government's action plan for suicide prevention. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey's unveiled a five-year approach for addressing high suicide rates. The new Suicide Prevention Plan includes strengthening the workforce, targeting higher-risk populations, and improving community care. Clinical Psychologist Doctor Helen Buckland told Ryan Bridge there's been a lot of thought, but more needs to be done. She says it's not a suicide prevention plan, it's a response plan, for people

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2:23

Ryan Bridge: Is Run It Straight really that dangerous?

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2025/06/17

The moral outrage over Run It Straight competitions is a tricky one. As more and more young men ran at each other head-on and tried to knock each other out, as the injuries piled up, the outrage was palpable. Lots of pearl clutching and horror. The reaction from some rugby stars and sporting legends was more nuanced, for obvious reasons. They also run full steam ahead at one another on a Saturday, with great risk of personal injury and even death. Certainly, the chance of broken bones and

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3:02

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the Sydney...

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2025/06/16

Three people have been injured in a shooting in a Sydney kebab shop. According to NSW Police, two masked gunmen walked into the shop, firing eight shots in total, before leaving the scene in a black BMW with a cloned licence plate. A 50 year old woman was shot twice in the torso, a 26 year old man was shot in the arm and shoulder, and another man of unknown age was shot in the face. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge that according to police, one of the victims has had two

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2:43

Julia Macdonald: Asia New Zealand Foundation Research...

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2025/06/16

A new poll shows more Kiwis see China as a threat, but experts say a good economic relationship is vital. The Asia New Zealand Foundation surveyed 2,300 locals between November and December, and again in March. Results show the number of people concerned about China rose from 28% to 40% over four months. Research and Engagement Director Julia Macdonald says New Zealanders can appreciate the need for a good economic relationship. She told Ryan Bridge that China has been at the top of the list of

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2:45

Gregg Carlstrom: Middle East Correspondent on the...

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2025/06/16

It's thought that as long as the United States doesn't get involved, the Iran and Israel conflict should stay contained. Tension continues to escalate between the two countries as air strikes continue to fire. Speculation around a ceasefire is being discussed with US President Donald Trump encouraging the nations to talk before it’s too late. Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom told Ryan Bridge Israel has been planning this war for years, and isn't willing to stop after a few days. He says

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33:59

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2025

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2025/06/16

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Tuesday 17th of June, conflict continues between Iran and Israel, Middle East Correspondent Gregg Carlstrom has the latest on an Iranian TV studio struck by an Israeli airstrike. A new survey from the Asia New Zealand Foundation shows our trust in China is slipping, Director of research and engagement, Dr Julia Macdonald tells Ryan Bridge what it means for our relationship with China. Disposable vapes are out from today, Action for

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2:57

Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree Director on crack...

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2025/06/16

Smokefree advocates are hoping a new vaping crackdown coming in today doesn't deter smokers trying to quit. The new rules include stricter advertising restrictions for vape retailers and a ban on disposable vapes. It's an effort to clamp down on youth vaping, with around 10% of teenagers currently regular vapers. Action for Smokefree Director Ben Youdan told Ryan Bridge it's about striking the right balance. He says just leaving products cheaper than smoking but not too cheap for young people, is

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2:20

Ryan Bridge: The economy's been a sick patient for a...

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2025/06/16

If growth is the game we're in then the Reserve Bank should keep cutting interest rates. The problem is growth is not the game they're in. They're in the business of taming inflation, and that's about it. The Government ditched the dual mandate —introduced by the last lot— that saw Adrian and Co. also focus on keeping people in jobs. Maximum sustainable employment. That's now gone and inflation's in the band. So the bank is going to take things slow. Ease the next few cuts over a longer period of

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3:28

Alastair Crozy: Director of the New Zealand China...

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2025/06/15

Director of the New Zealand China Council Alastair Crozy joins Ryan Bridge to discuss a new visa for Chinese tourists. The change will allow Chinese tourists visiting Australia to enterNew Zealand with their Australian visa. Crozy says that this change has already increased searches for “New Zealand travel” on Chinese tourism websites like CTrip. This change comes ahead of Prime Minister Luxon’s visit to China where he will meet President Xi Jingping in a face-to-face meeting. See

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2:50

Gavin Grey: Nations respond to rapidly escalating...

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2025/06/15

More nations are responding to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. The two countries are continuing to exchange air assaults, after Israel's initial attack on Friday and Iran launched waves of missiles, in response. UK and Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge Iran believes any support of Israel from the West, makes assets from those countries fair game. He says Britons are being advised against travelling to Israel, as the UK says it's unable to keep them safe in this

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34:08

Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2025

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2025/06/15

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 16th of June 2025, The Police Commissioner has given body cams the all clear, Police Associaiton President Chris Cahill shares his thoughts. The Government's announced changes to Visa's for Chinese nationals ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to China this week, The NZ China Council tells Ryan Bridge how significant the visit will be. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the

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