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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.

  1. 14 HR AGO

    James Hollings: Massey University Journalism Programme Lead and former news editor on the documentary about the disappearance of Tom Phillips screening on Netflix

    It's been revealed the documentary on the disappearance of Tom Phillips will screen on Netflix.  He and his children were missing for four years, and the saga ended with a shootout in September, killing the fugitive. Dame Julie Christie is creating a documentary on the case with the help of the Police and has been granted exclusive access.    Massey University’s James Hollings told Ryan Bridge the primary concern with Netflix screening the documentary, is that it will play out overseas.  He says the case has a lot of legal tangle and suppressions surrounding it, and it’s hard to know how that will play out or if it will be respected overseas.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  2. 15 HR AGO

    Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the new dedicated cruise terminal opening in Auckland next year

    A new cruise terminal in downtown Auckland is set to be a game changer.  The large terminal precinct is part of a $200 million “big ships” development project.  It'll also be able to receive cargo vessels carrying 10 thousand containers by the end of next year.  Cruise Association Chief Executive Jacqui Lloyd told Ryan Bridge it creates a dedicated 'welcome' area for people disembarking off ships.  She says they’ve been using temporary spaces for the last twenty years, and having a dedicated space for customs, transport, and check-ins is really important.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  3. 20 HR AGO

    Dr Deborah Powell: Apex National Secretary on the potential shortage of medical supplies

    A union for scientists says its vital New Zealand's keeps some extra helium on hand to ensure cancer scanning treatment can continue at full capacity. Health officials are closely monitoring how the Middle East conflict could affect access to medical items. Minister Simeon Brown has been seeking advice, particularly around the supply of helium, which is critical for MRI machines. APEX national secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge there's no current supply issues and everything is operating as normal, but it's important to look ahead. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  4. Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

    20 HR AGO

    Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

    On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 27th of March 2025, The Government's getting advice on a potential helium shortage which is needed for MRI's, Apex National Secretary Deborah Powell shares her thoughts. Downtown Auckland's getting a new cruise terminal, NZ Cruise Association CEO Jacqui Lloyd tells Ryan Bridge how this will boost the cruise industry.  It's been revealed the documentary about Tom Phillips is going to be on Netflix, Massey University Journalism Programme Lead and former news editor, James Hollings shares his thoughts.  Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on Trump criticising NATO again for their efforts in the Iran war and the UK is facing the biggest hit to growth from the Iran war out of the G20 major economies, according to an influential global policy group. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  5. 20 HR AGO

    Ryan Bridge: Once again Trump rains on the parade of our economic recovery

    For the second year in a row, Donald Trump has rained on the parade of our economic recovery. The economists this week have been beavering away, updating the economic forecasts. We'll kiss goodbye to up to a third of our growth for the year. What was 3% is now 2%. Groundhog day. This is exactly what happened last year with tariffs. The recovery begins in earnest, there are signs of life, then Trump posts on Truth Social and the world comes crashing down. If Kamala Harris was in the White House our economy would probably be up on the foils by now. Recession would be a distant memory. Life probably be better for your average Kiwi. A Harris presidency could arguably have been much worse for America's fortunes, but who cares, we live here. The question is whether the midterm elections are going to actually change anything for Trump, and by extension, us.  And the short answer is basically no. Even if the Republicans lose the midterms, Trump still has the power to start wars and do tariffs. The courts have slapped some down, but he’s found other ways of doing things Trump is the Commander-in-Chief and doesn’t need Congress to blow stuff up. He didn’t with Iran. No sign-off either for his blockade of Venezuela. Same goes for deposing of Maduro and threatening Greenland. Under the US Constitution, the military reports to the president. As for the tariffs, you just find some national security reasons to impose them —there's an unfair trade imbalance, a fentanyl crisis— and you're in business. So for those hoping that November‘s midterm elections would put Trump back in a box and keep a lid on his tactics, you're out of luck. Sure, a hostile Congress would have more power. They can withhold funding for wars and create legal problems for tariffs. But it's no silver bullet to the executive powers which Trump is using and we're paying for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  6. 1 DAY AGO

    James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the jet fuel situation. Jetstar cutting NZ flights

    Rising jet fuel prices are continuing to cause flight cancellations, but the Government is confident we still have steady supply coming into the country.  Jetstar has now followed Air New Zealand in scaling back both domestic and international flights.  Associate Transport Minister James Meager says there's 43-days worth of jet fuel either onshore, or on its way.  He told Ryan Bridge there's no need for anyone to panic.  Meager says we normally like to have about 50 days on fuel on hand, but there's nothing to indicate the orders we've placed aren't on the way.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  7. 1 DAY AGO

    Nicki Sutherland: Electricity Engineer Association CEO on the report finding the energy sector is understaffed

    There are calls to power up the energy sector's workforce so it doesn't short-circuit.  A report by two industry groups —Energy Resources Aotearoa and the Electricity Engineers’ Association— has found the current size of the workforce is a constraint on growth.  It recommends a new energy workforce governing body and a more bipartisan approach on energy to ensure job security.  Electricity Engineers Association Chief Executive Nicki Sutherland told Ryan Bridge there's no crisis yet, but there could be in the future.  She says the sector is fundamentally tied to prosperity, so we need to ensure we have the right plans in place now.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  8. 1 DAY AGO

    Ellie Hooper: Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead on the government's u-turn on the fisheries act

    Greenpeace says the Government’s partial backdown on controversial fishing rule changes don't go far enough.  Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has U-turned on a plan to allow commercial fishing companies to sell some undersized fish to reduce wastage.  It follows concerns the move would deplete fishing stocks.  Greenpeace Oceans Lead Ellie Hooper told Ryan Bridge the rest of the Government's proposed changes still reads like a wish-list for the trawling industry and would limit public input on key decisions.  She says there's also the issue of cameras on boats, and under this bill, footage would be locked up and unable to be accessed.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
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