/on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Tue, 06 May 2025 08:59:18 Z en /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/bharat-chawla-india-new-zealand-business-council-chair-on-the-beginning-free-trade-negotiations/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/bharat-chawla-india-new-zealand-business-council-chair-on-the-beginning-free-trade-negotiations/ A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to kick-start Free Trade Agreement talks.   The Prime Minister, along with several other ministers, visited India earlier this year to improve diplomatic ties.   India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla told Ryan Bridge India will hope to make movement in New Zealand easier for its people.   He says it will also be looking to make use of New Zealand's fruit and dairy industries.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 05 May 2025 22:49:49 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/toby-williams-federated-farmers-meat-and-wool-chair-on-the-decline-in-livestock-numbers/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/toby-williams-federated-farmers-meat-and-wool-chair-on-the-decline-in-livestock-numbers/ A tough winter ahead for meat processing plants as livestock numbers continue to decline.   Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past 10 years – a total decline of 6.2 million sheep since 2014.   The number of dairy cattle also fell 13% over the same period.   Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Toby Williams told Ryan Bridge keeping livestock processing plants open, profitable, and running efficiently is a significant challenge.   He says big plants are struggling to get numbers of livestock through, with close to million less lambs to process this year than last.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 05 May 2025 22:44:43 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/donna-demaio-australian-correspondent-on-labor-winning-the-election-albaneses-talk-with-trump/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/donna-demaio-australian-correspondent-on-labor-winning-the-election-albaneses-talk-with-trump/ The Australian Prime Minister's confirmed he's had a 'warm and positive' chat with US President Donald Trump.  Anthony Albanese's Labor Party has swept back into office, securing a historic second term.   It's widely thought Trump's volatility influenced the outcome.   Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge Albanese thanked him for reaching out in such a positive way.  She says they talked about tariffs, and will continue to engage with each other.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 05 May 2025 19:28:35 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/tania-burt-northland-inc-head-of-destination-on-tourism-organisations-teaming-up-to-shine-a-light-on-its-tourism-offerings/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/tania-burt-northland-inc-head-of-destination-on-tourism-organisations-teaming-up-to-shine-a-light-on-its-tourism-offerings/ Tourism organisations from across the North Island are teaming up to shine a light on its tourism offerings. Fifteen operators including Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Rotorua NZ and Northland Inc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. It aims to generate interest from key tourism markets particularly Australia, North America and China. Northland Inc Head of Destination Tania Burt told Ryan Bridge tourists fly into Auckland and then head straight to the South Island.  She says only 20-30% of their region's visitors are international, hence the need to work together. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 05 May 2025 18:23:21 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-06-may-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-06-may-2025/ On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 6th of May 2025, A Government delegation has landed in New Delhi for the first round of talks towards a FTA between India and New Zealand, India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla tells Ryan Bridge how we should approach a deal.  New figures from Stats NZ show our livestock numbers are falling, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams tells Ryan whether or not we should be worried.  A brand new alliance of fifteen tourism organisations is hoping to attract more overseas visitors to North island destinations, Northland INC Head of Destination Tania Burt shares her thoughts. Plus Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on The mushroom murder trial entering its sixth day. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Mon, 05 May 2025 18:08:16 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/lesley-yeomans-australian-prime-minister-on-anthony-albaneses-election-win/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/lesley-yeomans-australian-prime-minister-on-anthony-albaneses-election-win/ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been re-elected for a second term after Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton.  Dutton not only failed to unseat Albanese, but he also lost his seat of Dickson in Brisbane, making him the first federal opposition leader to ever do so.  Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans talks to Ryan Bridge about Saturday's election.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 04 May 2025 20:00:10 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-contributor-on-liam-lawsons-miami-grand-prix-race-the-world-snooker-championship-and-the-warriors-over-the-weekend/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-contributor-on-liam-lawsons-miami-grand-prix-race-the-world-snooker-championship-and-the-warriors-over-the-weekend/ Liam Lawson has been handed a five-second time penalty and has therefore lost his points finish from Formula One‘s Miami Grand Prix sprint race. After qualifying 14th, Lawson looked to have finished seventh in the 18-lap affair, shortened by one lap due to rain over the Miami International Autodrome. Sports Contributor Andrew Alderson talks to Ryan Bridge about the race. LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 04 May 2025 19:48:24 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-two-counter-terrorism-investigations-in-the-uk-and-thousands-of-people-at-risk-of-losing-hot-water/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-two-counter-terrorism-investigations-in-the-uk-and-thousands-of-people-at-risk-of-losing-hot-water/ Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism UK police investigations.  Five people were arrested at various locations around England on Saturday as part of a "pre-planned" investigation into a plot to "target a specific premises." Three other men, all Iranian, were arrested in London on Saturday as part of a separate counter-terror police investigation.  UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the investigations.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 04 May 2025 19:32:04 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-05-may-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-05-may-2025/ Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 5 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 04 May 2025 18:28:23 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/judith-collins-defence-minister-on-funding-announced-for-new-defence-force-helicopters/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/judith-collins-defence-minister-on-funding-announced-for-new-defence-force-helicopters/ The Defence Minister is tight-lipped over whether a major investment in the military, will mean better pay for frontline troops.  Defence contractors will be lining up their bids to build the Defence Force's new maritime helicopters. Judith Collins revealed yesterday two-billion dollars has been set aside for new helicopters, while 957-million's been earmarked over four years for Defence Force activities.  She told Ryan Bridge troops already had quite large pay rises last year, and every time they go overseas, they get extra money on top of their usual pay.  Sun, 04 May 2025 18:12:29 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/zali-steggall-independent-member-for-warringah-ahead-of-the-australian-election/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/zali-steggall-independent-member-for-warringah-ahead-of-the-australian-election/ The balance of power seems to be shifting in Australian politics.  There was a shock U-turn in the polls ahead of the election, with Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party suddenly pulling out in front.  It now seems likely the party will secure a second term.  Independent Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall told Ryan Bridge confidence in major parties keeps decreasing, and there’s an increased interest in independent candidates as a result.  Although convention in parliament has evolved towards party politics, Steggall says the Australian constitution actually allows for a model of parliament in which legislation is tackled on its own merits.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 01 May 2025 23:03:46 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mike-sabin-former-detective-and-anti-meth-advocate-on-the-need-for-preventative-action/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mike-sabin-former-detective-and-anti-meth-advocate-on-the-need-for-preventative-action/ New figures on meth-use are prompting calls for more preventive action.   Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past decade, while wastewater testing last year showed a doubling in meth use.  Former detective and anti-meth advocate Mike Sabin told Ryan Bridge that you’ve got to turn the tap off on the supply.  He says that New Zealand’s had a problem with meth for the last 25 years because policy is focused on harm minimisation or problem limitation, which accepts that use will happen and tries to manage it.  Sabin says this is the wrong way to go around it, as areas such as tobacco and diabetes which have seen a reduction have been as a result of prevention.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 01 May 2025 22:36:38 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/fleur-fitzsimons-psa-national-secretary-on-david-seymours-call-to-limit-government-ministers/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/fleur-fitzsimons-psa-national-secretary-on-david-seymours-call-to-limit-government-ministers/ Act Leader David Seymour's taken aim at the size of government.  He's calling for a limit on the number of ministers, with no ministers outside cabinet, and no associate ministers other than in finance.  There's currently 82 ministerial portfolios, held by 28 ministers, and he claims they're full of 'meaningless titles'.   PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons told Ryan Bridge it's a hypocritical move from Seymour.  She says both times Act have been in government recently, they've created new agencies.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 01 May 2025 22:04:27 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-02-may-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-02-may-2025/ Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thu, 01 May 2025 18:08:22 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/neil-edmond-moneytime-ceo-on-the-new-financial-literacy-curriculum-in-schools/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/neil-edmond-moneytime-ceo-on-the-new-financial-literacy-curriculum-in-schools/ The Government's ensuring financial education is central to a refreshed school social sciences curriculum.  Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced it will be a core element for Years 1-10 from next year.  The curriculum will cover key financial skills for younger students, such as having a bank account, earning, spending and saving.  Older students will be taught concepts like budgeting, investment and taxes.  MoneyTime CEO Neil Edmond told Kerre Woodham it’s heartening to see the Ministry of Education come out and make the curriculum clear.   He says it will have a massive impact on the next generations, as they’ll learn how to manage their money and make the best use of it.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:34:56 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/katie-ben-association-of-salaried-medical-specialists-president-on-the-senior-doctors-strike/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/katie-ben-association-of-salaried-medical-specialists-president-on-the-senior-doctors-strike/ About five-thousand senior doctors are striking until midnight in a bid to get more of them on the roster.  This comes after eight months of failed negotiations with Health New Zealand.  The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it’s not going to fill workforce gaps without major improvements to pay and conditions.  President Katie Ben told Ryan Bridge salaries aren't competitive enough for doctors to want to stay in the country.  She says more doctors need to be recruited into New Zealand and ones that train here need to be kept.  Ben says they often work 10 hour days and then stay on call for 14 hours overnight.  She says they're working non-stop through the day as there's not enough staff for any breaks.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:57:02 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/winston-peters-rail-minister-on-the-impact-of-kiwirail-reducing-its-interislander-fleet-to-two/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/winston-peters-rail-minister-on-the-impact-of-kiwirail-reducing-its-interislander-fleet-to-two/ The Rail Minister says any supply chain interruptions caused by the Interislander reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet can be handled.   Aratere will be retired when demolition begins on its decaying Picton dock late this year or early next, to add infrastructure for new ships.  It's KiwiRail's only rail-enabled ferry.   Winston Peters told Ryan Bridge it won't have an impact on the amount of freight KiwiRail is moving.   He says it will be supplemented by added shipping around the coast and a re-formulated programme.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:10:20 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-01-may-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-01-may-2025/ Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:08:23 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/barbara-edmonds-labour-finance-spokesperson-on-the-preview-of-the-2025-budget/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/barbara-edmonds-labour-finance-spokesperson-on-the-preview-of-the-2025-budget/ The Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget 2025 cake, revealing $1.3 billion in new operating spending – a cut from the forecast of $2.4 billion.  Ministers and agencies have been asked to cut more costs, for diversion into focus areas including health, education, and defence.  Labour’s Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds told Ryan Bridge it all comes down to the choices Willis will need to make to get to that surplus.  She says this is where choices really matter, and the Government’s pulling back at a time where they should be investing.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:43:14 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-europe-correspondent-on-the-major-blackout-that-impacted-spain-portugal-and-parts-of-france/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-europe-correspondent-on-the-major-blackout-that-impacted-spain-portugal-and-parts-of-france/ Chaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout.  Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to an issue with the grid, originating in Spain.   Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says power has now been restored, and they will take all necessary measures to prevent a repeat.  Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge cash registers, gas pumps, and credit cards all stopped working.   He says it was a very hot day, and people were stuck in lifts and electric trains.  Grey says plenty of other countries are now wondering if they’d be resilient enough if the same happened to them.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:29:02 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/nick-harper-political-analyst-on-mark-carney-winning-the-canadian-election/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/nick-harper-political-analyst-on-mark-carney-winning-the-canadian-election/ Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night.   The win means he'll continue to lead Canada – the job he took over from Justin Trudeau six weeks ago.   It's an upset loss for the Conservative Party, which was leading the polls up until Carney took over.  Political Analyst Nick Harper told Ryan Bridge it might be a tough start for him.  He says Carney has a tremendous to do list, and will also have to work out a trade policy with the US.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:04:16 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/jane-searle-child-matters-ceo-talks-growing-number-of-reports-of-concern-to-oranga-tamariki/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/jane-searle-child-matters-ceo-talks-growing-number-of-reports-of-concern-to-oranga-tamariki/ A children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga Tamariki.  The Ministry for Children estimates its seen a 45 percent increase in reports of concern in the year to April. It comes as 九一星空无限talk ZB reveals more than a-thousand children are overdue to be assigned a social worker.  Child Matters Chief Executive Jane Searle told Ryan Bridge it's aware of a large volume of under-reporting - especially in serious cases.  She says increased reporting is certainly not indicative of just more awareness.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:20:58 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-30-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-30-april-2025/ On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30 April 2025, numbers revealed this morning show more 1,300 children are waiting to be assigned a social worker by Oranga Tamariki. Child Matters CEO Jane Searle gives her reaction to Ryan Bridge.  Labour is already calling the upcoming budget the "slash and burn budget." But Ryan questions Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds on what she would do differently.  We get reaction from Canada as Mark Carney and the Liberal Party pull off a remarkable win in the country's election.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:08:19 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/ankit-sharma-master-builders-ceo-on-the-changes-to-builder-certifications-and-inspections/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/ankit-sharma-master-builders-ceo-on-the-changes-to-builder-certifications-and-inspections/ A thumbs-up from the building industry over changes to certifications and inspections.   The Government will be letting approved builders, plumbers, and drainlayers sign off their own work for simple residential dwellings.   80% of inspections will also need to be completed within three working days.  Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma told Ryan Bridge there’s a lot that can be done to reduce the compliance burden on low-risk homes without compromising quality or consumer protection.  Some of which, he says, are restricting it to low-risk builds, having strict self-certification criteria, and strengthening the LBP scheme.   Sharma says that more details would be needed, but if improvements in these areas are implemented well, they’ll enable productivity gains without compromising quality.   LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:19:07 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rachel-barker-plastics-new-zealand-ceo-on-the-strategies-for-minimising-plastic-waste/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rachel-barker-plastics-new-zealand-ceo-on-the-strategies-for-minimising-plastic-waste/ A belief there's hope to solving New Zealand's plastic waste problem.  Plastics New Zealand has released two reports with strategies for minimising plastic waste in the construction sector and in consumer, medical and seafood packaging.  Five thousand tonnes of polystyrene packaging enters the supply chain every year, with 77% going to landfill.  Plastics New Zealand CEO Rachel Barker told Ryan Bridge there's work to be done.   She says New Zealand could implement product stewardship, so people have a place they can take it back to —or it gets collected— so it can be recycled and re-used into new products.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:05:07 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-little-former-labour-leader-on-his-bid-for-wellington-mayor-tory-whanau-bowing-out/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-little-former-labour-leader-on-his-bid-for-wellington-mayor-tory-whanau-bowing-out/ Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race.  The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader Andrew Little a clear run.  She says Little will do a good job, and she hopes people see her withdrawal as a gracious move.  Little's been critical of Whanau, calling rate increases under her leadership "simply not acceptable".  He told Ryan Bridge Whanau advised him before announcing her decision.  A key focus of both the residents and candidates is Wellington's high rates, and Little says he wants to slow the rise. He says a 35% increase over the next three years is simply not acceptable.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:30:05 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-29-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-29-april-2025/ On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29 April 2025, Tory Whanau has given up her bid to be re-elected Wellington's Mayor. Ryan Bridge got reaction from the apparent frontrunner in the race, Andrew Little.  The construction industry is celebrating the government's to allow reputable builders, plumbers and drainlayers to self-certify their own work for certain builds.  We get the latest from Australian as the election campaign draws to a close.  Ryan gives a reality check for those complaining about Air New Zealand's prices.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:08:24 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-a-counterterrorism-investigation-after-a-crossbow-attack-in-leeds-marks-and-spencers-struggling-after-a-cyber-attack-and-liverpool-winning-the-premier-league/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-a-counterterrorism-investigation-after-a-crossbow-attack-in-leeds-marks-and-spencers-struggling-after-a-cyber-attack-and-liverpool-winning-the-premier-league/ Three people have been taken to hospital after they were found injured in Leeds. Among them is a 38-year-old suspected attacker who is thought to have caused the injuries by using a crossbow. Police are investigating the incident as a counter-terrorism event because they also found a firearm at the scene. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Mike Hosking about the incident, Marks and Spencer still struggling after a cyber-attack and Liverpool's Premier League win. LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:55:52 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-sports-editor-on-auckland-fc-win-warriors-in-christchurch-and-super-rugby-weekend-wrap/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-sports-editor-on-auckland-fc-win-warriors-in-christchurch-and-super-rugby-weekend-wrap/ Auckland FC have officially claimed the Premier's Plate after Melbourne City drew with Adelaide United.  The Auckland team beat Perth Glory 1-0 at home yesterday.  九一星空无限talk ZB sports editor Elliott Smith joins the show for a weekend sports wrap.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:21:30 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kirsten-corson-chair-of-drive-electric-on-the-governments-latest-push-to-have-more-public-ev-chargers-missing-the-point/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kirsten-corson-chair-of-drive-electric-on-the-governments-latest-push-to-have-more-public-ev-chargers-missing-the-point/ The Government's planning to build thousands of EV chargers by 2030.  Using a concessionary loan scheme to do it, the Government will use a private-public funding model to build the charging model.  Currently New Zealand has about 1400 EV charging stations.  Chair of Drive Electric Kirsten Corson tells Ryan Bridge she isn't sure their plan will work.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:11:40 Z