Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Mar 09 2025 3539 ep. 4 mins 435

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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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Andrew Alderson: Sports Journalist talks the Black Caps, Super Rugby

Mar 09 2025 2 mins

It was a massive blow for the Black Caps, narrowly missing the Champions Trophy. India claimed the win by four wickets, chasing 252 to beat New Zealand. Andrew Alderson joined Andrew Dickens to dig into the clash and wrap the weekend’s sporting events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director on the changes to the Public Works Act

Mar 09 2025 3 mins

What's being described as "ancient" infrastructure legislation is in for a shake-up. The Government's pitching changes to the Public Works Act to speed up acquiring land for major projects, including premium payments to private landowners. The Environment Court will no longer hear objections, but instead relevant authorities like the Minister for Land Information.

Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive supports a bed tax as a way to fund these events which bring people to Auckland

Mar 09 2025 3 mins

A renewed push for an Auckland bed tax, after a strong summer for its hotels. They experienced a five-million-dollar boost, largely due to SailGP and country musician Luke Combs' Eden Park concerts in January. CBRE Hotels and Leisure says an extra eight-thousand hotel rooms were booked over the four days. Heart of the City Chief Executive, Viv Beck told Andrew Dic

Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025

Mar 09 2025 33 mins

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 10th of March 2025, the Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up how it acquires land, Infrastructure NZ Policy Director Michelle McCormick explains the difference it will make to our infrastructure pipeline. Heart of the City is calling for more big events in Auckland, CEO Viv Beck tells Andr

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the state of the healthcare system

Mar 09 2025 1 mins

We ended last week with some hopeful noises from the health sector. Minister Simeon Brown was praised by academics and commentators for his increased funding for nurse practitioners, advanced training for nurses and increased training for doctors who come from overseas. He also announced an increase in the numbers of doctors we train here. Then, on Friday he an

Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Greg Foran resigning as CEO of Air New Zealand

Mar 06 2025 3 mins

There's a belief Air New Zealand should turn its focus back on serving domestic customers as it looks for a new CEO. Greg Foran has resigned after five years in the job, but he's staying on in the role until October. He says the airline was set up well to continue its growth and innovation. Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens they’ve got to be re

James Headley: Otago University International Relations Expert on Phil Goff being fired for making comments about Trump

Mar 06 2025 3 mins

Phil Goff has paid the price for stepping out of his lane and commenting on US President Donald Trump. The comments questioning Trump's understanding of war history yesterday has cost the High Commissioner to the UK his job. Otago University's international relations expert James Headley told Andrew Dickens in other circumstances, a diplomat wouldn't be fired after maki

Full Show Podcast: 07 March 2025

Mar 06 2025 34 mins

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 7th of March 2025, Air New Zealand Boss Greg Foran is calling it quits, Aviation Commentator Irene King tells Andrew Dickens what's expected to happen to the airline from here. Australia's bracing for tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit, Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest. Winston Peters has sacked The

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Australians bracing for Cyclone Alfred

Mar 06 2025 3 mins

Australians are bracing for Cyclone Alfred, as its first effects are felt. The slow-moving storm is expected to reach the coast of Southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales tonight or early tomorrow morning. Queensland's energy supplier is reporting more than 20-thousand customers are without power, of which more than 17 thousand were on the Gold Coast.

Andrew Dickens: Don't screw with the successful over 60s

Mar 06 2025 1 mins

What’s with all these sackings and surprise resignations this week... Phil Goff yesterday, Adrian Orr the day before. Richard Prebble did a runner from the gravy train of the Waitangi Tribunal Greg Foran Calls it a day at Air New Zealand after 5 years... One of these guys had change forced on them, the other three just packed up and left with vary