Most uncensored podcast on the platform. Weekly guest appearances full of crazy unbelievable stories, and personal experiences in unfortunate situations. all this from our every day joes.
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Uncle Doug's DVD Bin is a movie review podcast hosted by two "professional" comedians. Each episode, Travis and Kevin draw a random movie from a bin of DVD's owned by a mysterious and eccentric character only spoken about by the hosts: the titular Uncle Doug! If you enjoy comedic takes on your favorite movies, this is the podcast for you. Each episode unveils a little more truth about Uncle Doug but beware, he's weird!
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Dr Michael Scheuer & Colonel Mike co-host Two Mikes. This show discusses current events from a Pro-America, Constitutional perspective. These two have guest hosted radio shows for 6 years and are excited to join with like minded people on the new Freedom First Network Dr. Michael Scheuer is a former CIA analyst who ran the Osama bin Laden tracking unit, as well as the author of many books. Colonel Mike is also a former liaison & contractor for many years in South East Asia. He's also an advi ...
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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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Current affairs and politics podcast for those who aren't into current affairs and politics. Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/donkeyvotes
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Bringing you news and updates on the status of the return of the Seattle Supersonics and other NBA happenings.
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Their names are part of football folklore. They are often turned to in times of need. They can be a fan’s last resort... but who are “The Football Gods”? This podcast gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts, broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers, as we ponder the all-important questions such as; “Which player would you send to hell?”, “ ...
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the record low temperatures in south-east Australia
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It’s not just New Zealand who’s been experiencing an icy start to Spring. Australia has seen record low temperatures across the southeast, with an icy blast catching several states unaware. Canberra marked its coldest September morning on record, with Monday hitting –6.9C, and many regions were hitting below 0. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio …
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Stuart Dalziel: Cure Kids Chair of Child Health at Auckland University on the increase in children being hospitalised for preventable diseases
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More children in this country are being hospitalised for preventable diseases. A new Cure Kids report reveals hospital admissions for respiratory, skin and rheumatic conditions, mental health issues and dental diseases, remain unacceptably high. It identifies social factors —like child poverty, housing conditions and inequitable access to care— as …
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Mark Storey: Dairy NZ Head of Economics on the improving conditions for the sector
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More profit appears to be on the horizon for dairy farmers, with conditions faring better than expected. Dairy NZ's lifted its revenue forecast to $8.84 per kilogram of milk solids, with a break even of $8.09. Head of Economics Mark Storey says the combination of improved farmgate milk prices and declining interest rates show a healthier situation …
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Duncan Webb: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the Government's sentencing reforms
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Labour says the Government's achieving nothing with its reforms to sentencing laws. The Government's first quarterly report on public service targets shows rates of people victimised had risen by June, by 30 thousand people. It aims to reduce that by 20 thousand within the next six years. It's bringing sentencing law reforms to Parliament this week…
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Ryan Bridge: Christopher Luxon has reason to smile this morning
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Christopher Luxon has reason to smile this morning – there are two sets of data to cheer about. First, the poll. He's shaking off that slightly cringe CEO moniker and cementing himself as a man with a plan, in charge, across most of the issues, and not allowing himself to become too distracted by the inevitable noise that comes with running the nin…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of August, the Government's first quarterly target check is out, and it's not looking too good. The target to reduce crime is at risk, and Luxon's blaming the previous government for making it harder to achieve. Labour's Duncan Webb speaks to Ryan about the results. Cure Kids’…
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Ryan Bridge: I'm not against publicly funding our politicians' wardrobes
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Over in the UK, Labour's leader was using private donations to pay for his wife's wardrobe. She had personal shoppers, clothes and alterations for campaign events and after the campaign as well. Keir Starmer's wife, Victoria, was dressed to the nines, apparently. It wasn't declared as a donation, but has now been declared as a donation. David Lammy…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on eight migrants dying after attempting to cross the English Channel from France
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Eight people have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to England in a rubber vessel. It's the second deadly incident involving a migrant boat in the Channel in as many weeks. UK correspondent Gavin Grey rescue services identified 60 people on the vessel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Oscar Piastri winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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McLaren's Oscar Piastri has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race ended behind a safety car after a collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez as they fought for third. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson recaps the race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Bob Hancox: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Medical Director on new research revealing 1 in 5 Kiwis impacted by respiratory disease
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There's hopes worrying new figures can help the health sector improve the outcomes of respiratory disease. A report has found more people suffer from respiratory diseases than previously known, going from one in seven to one in five Kiwis each year. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Medical Director Bob Hancox says while it shows New Zealand's not …
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President voices disapproval with changes to relief teaching standards
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A union's labelling the Education Minister's changes for reliever teachers a knee-jerk reaction to the current shortage. Erica Stanford's changing who can gain a Limited Authority to Teach - allowing about 200 teachers who no longer hold registration to work as relief teachers. It means both experts who aren’t qualified teachers and previously regi…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of September. The PPTA aren't happy with short term changes the Education Minister has made to the sector. President Chris Abercrombie speaks to Ryan. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation say more Kiwis are being diagnosed with respiratory diseases, so what's causing the r…
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Kimberley O'Sullivan: University of Otago Senior Research Fellow on the increase use of coal and gas and the need for additional solar panels
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The use of coal and gas to generate energy has increased sharply due to falling hydro lake levels. Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment data from April to June shows that coal produced 883 gigawatt hours of electricity. That's a more than a 500% increase on the same time last year, and it’s the first time since 2021 that coal produced more …
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Chris Jackson: Auckland University's Spacecraft Missions Director on the first commercial spacewalk
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Space milestones are only going to keep on coming, with the first ever commercial space walk mission. Billionaire Jared Isaacman and engineer Sarah Gillis have become the first civilians to walk in space. The Space X mission also put the total number of people currently in space to 19, tying the record set in 2021. Auckland University's Spacecraft …
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Ryan Bridge: The problem with internet conspiracy theories
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Kamala Harris was wearing audio earrings during the debate this week. Did you hear about this? Yeah, she was cheating. They looked like pearl earrings, but they also look like audio earrings. You can buy them, and you can have your staff feed you information in real time during a debate, they can coach you live. Yeah, it's real, I read it on the in…
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Kerri Nuku: Nurses Organisation President on the lack of staff needed to meet the healthcare targets
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The nurses union says there's not enough health staff to meet health targets. The Health Minister's laid out his plans for delivering health targets set in March. Dr Shane Reti's discussed increasing public hospital beds and operating theatres and using private hospital capacity more. He's confident the Budget and resources are already in place to …
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of September, the government's revealed how they will reach its health targets, but health workers are raising concerns. Kerri Nuku from the Nurses Organisation joins the show to discuss. Extra coal and gas was needed over winter to generate electricity with low lake levels in …
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the September 11th memorials in the United States
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Today marks the anniversary of the September 11th tragedy in the United States. 23 years ago, nearly 3000 people died at a number of sites across the US, and memorials and moments of silence are held on the anniversary every year. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge that a number of political figures were in attendance at this morning’s …
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Henry Olsen: US Pollster on the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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A heated exchange between the two US presidential hopefuls - with many saying Kamala Harris got under Donald Trump's skin The pair faced off over inflation, abortion and foreign policy in a high stakes debate in Pennsylvania. US Pollster Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge that debates in the past have had a minor effect on the polls, but this race is so …
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Ryan Bridge: The real fool from the debate was New Zealand
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People seem to think Kamala Harris made a fool of Trump in the debate, but real fool was us, New Zealand. Within 24 hours of the debate we got news of 230 jobs lost due in part to an energy crunch caused by moral grandstanding on climate change. That's 230 jobs, but up to 1000 people including families. That's half the population of Raetihi and Oha…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on Methanex's proposal to cut staff and downsize to one plant
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Another blow for regional New Zealand and the manufacturing industry is being seen as potentially devastating. Methanex is proposing cutting staff and moving from two plants to one. Earlier this week Winstone pulp confirmed plans to shut, putting more than 200 jobs on the chopping block after soaring energy prices. Energy Resources Aotearoa's John …
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Matthew Carter: Orange grower and Citrus NZ board member on the global shortages of orange juice
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The global shortages of orange juice is good news for our local growers. The world's largest grower Brazil has been hit by drought and disease, bringing juicing orange yields down by at least a third. That, combined with lower yields on the East Coast due to Cyclone Gabrielle damage, has left New Zealand with a shortage of orange juice. Orange grow…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of September, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have faced off in their first debate, less than two months out from the election. Famous pollster Henry Olsen joins Ryan from the U.S. to discuss it. Methanex is proposing to scale down operations to just one plant - what does it m…
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair says Kiwis are grossly over-paying for power
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The Major Electricity Users' Group says consumers are grossly over-paying for power. Electricity prices have risen over the years, both businesses and average citizens struggling to afford their power bills. Chair John Harbord told Ryan Bridge the companies are producing the same amount of electricity, while making record profits. LISTEN ABOVE See …
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Nathan Wallis: Parenting expert on a social media ban for youth, the connection between social media and mental health issues
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There’s a belief a social media ban could benefit young people. Australia's holding an age-verification trial in coming months, but it's unknown what the cut off age will be, or how it will be enforced. Christopher Luxon has also expressed interest in the idea. Parenting expert Nathan Wallis told Ryan Bridge there's a correlation between social med…
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Mark Gilbert: Former US Ambassador to New Zealand on the upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
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The US presidential debate looks to be a chance to get to know the candidates. Vice President Kamala Harris is facing off against Donald Trump for the first time at 1pm our time in Pennsylvania. No notes are allowed, and microphones will cut off when each candidate's not speaking. Former US Ambassador to New Zealand under Barack Obama, Mark Gilbert…
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Ryan Bridge: Another MP struggling to grasp the realities of running a small business
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A wild, bizarre, and highly entertaining media scrum took pace in Wellington yesterday, culminating with an MP saying he didn't mind swimming in other people's sewage. Yes, human waste. A chaotic caucus run with Labour's Ōhāriu MP Greg O'Connor. He was asked why Wellington's dying - with cafes closing down, etcetera: "There's not enough to do along…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of September, the Electricity, gas, waste, and water services industry saw a 36% rise in sales in Q2 compared to the same time last year. It comes on the same day that Winstone Pulp International announced their closure due to soaring energy costs. What does it mean for our bi…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the manhunt for the man who allegedly poured hot coffee on a baby
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A global manhunt is underway for a man who allegedly poured boiling hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane. Police say the 33-year-old has fled the country since the August 27th incident in a Stones Corner park. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge detectives believe the man escaped less than a day before he was identified…
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Lauren Donnan: MATES in Construction Research Manager on the spike in suspected suicides in the sector
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There’s a drive for change in the construction industry on the back of a spike in suspected suicide rates. In 2023, 80 construction workers died from suspected suicides - a jump from previous years. MATES in Construction Research Manager Lauren Donnan says mental health across the board is improving, but high workloads, job instability, and a lack …
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Jonathan Eriken: Superannuation expert on the record-high investment return from the NZ Super Fund
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International technology stocks are being credited with the New Zealand Super Fund reporting another record-high investment return: up 15% in the year to June. Super expert Jonathan Eriksen told Ryan Bridge the results make up for a poor return when markets fell in 2022. He says they've always gone into a wide range of assets but they're playing it…
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Willie Jackson: Labour's Māori Development spokesperson on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
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Changes have been revealed to the Treaty Principles Bill. The Bill's architect David Seymour confirmed that Cabinet discussed the Bill yesterday and agreed to its broad outline before it goes to Parliament's drafters. He says it'll now acknowledge the rights of hapu and iwi at the time of the Treaty. Labour's Māori Development spokesperson Willie J…
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Ryan Bridge: You should be concerned about the IRD giving social media companies our data
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The IRD is giving your data to Facebook – taxpayers' data to Facebook, that was the headline yesterday. We give them our data in trust and confidence. Well, we don't actually, we give them our data because the law says we must file our tax returns and tell them who we are and how much we're earning. But perhaps you assume that the law says that the…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday10th of September, slight changes were made to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill in Cabinet yesterday. Labour's Māori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson joins the show to discuss. Superfund has reached a value of $76.6 billion - a record for the fund. But what does it me…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales' arrival in Spain after disputing its elections
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Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales has arrived in Spain after fleeing the country after its presidential election. Gonzales had an arrest warrant issued after he disputed July’s election, which was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro. The US, EU and Latin American countries have also questioned the election results after Venezuela refused to…
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Andrew Alderson: Paralympics 2024 - Peter Cowan paddles to va’a VL3 200m bronze medal in Paris
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There was a high level of suspense when Peter Cowan crossed the finish line in the final of the men’s single va’a VL3 200m canoe sprint race in Paris. In his Paralympic Games debut, the 29-year-old from Hawke’s Bay flew out of the blocks in the final to battle for the early lead. As the contest went on, it looked to be a case of two races for medal…
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Ryan Bridge: If you're not responsible or capable of saying no to a gang life, how can you be punished for it?
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Interesting op-ed from The Conversation by Chris Gledhill, Professor of Law at Auckland University of Technology. It's about the Government's new gang legislation and argues that the changes that are being made in some last-minute ones could impinge on the Bill of Rights, and it makes some good points. It says people join gangs for various reasons …
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor calling for Government to step in and save two mills facing closure due to rising energy costs
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The Mayor of the Ruapehu District wants the Government to step in to save two businesses facing closure. Hundreds of jobs are on the line - with the Kariori pulpmill and Tangiwai sawmill both under pressure, as energy costs have gone up significantly in recent years. A meeting on the fate of hundreds of workers is expected tomorrow. Ruapehu Distric…
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John Munro: Criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see public caught in the crossfire of a homicide
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A criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see the public caught in the crossfire of a homicide. Since the start of August, Police have launched 11 homicide investigations around the country. One has since been deemed not a homicide and has been referred to the coroner. Lawyer John Munro told Ryan Bridge Police may be stretched. “The promisin…
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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 9 September. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Kevin Putt: Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator ahead of the second All
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Will this week bring redemption for the All Blacks? Last week saw them lose to South Africa, the Springboks taking the win at Ellis Park. This Sunday will see them facing off again in Cape Town, and Coach Scott Robertson has made a few changes to the lineup in preparation. Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator Kevin Putt joined Ryan Bridge to prev…
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Maria Pozza: International Space Expert on New Zealand joining the multi-national space initiative Operation Olympic Defender
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There are hopes New Zealand can help lead the effort to clean up space. Space Minister Judith Collins has announced we've joined a US-led multi-national space initiative: Operation Olympic Defender. International space expert Maria Pozza told Ryan Bridge that as well as defence, it will see New Zealand contribute to reducing space debris. She says …
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Michel Barnier being named as the new French Prime Minister
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France has a new Prime Minister, ending the country's months long political limbo. President Emmanuel Macron has named conservative Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister. It comes two months after a snap election ended with a political stalemate. Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge that Barnier was the EU's former chief Brexit…
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Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation CEO on the new legislation around importing building supplies from overseas
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The Government's making changes aimed at bringing down the cost of building homes. It's introduced new legislation to make it easier to import building supplies from abroad. It'll enable recognition of overseas standards and Building Consent Authorities will need to accept products already certified offshore. Building Industry Federation Chief Exec…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of August, overseas building supplies could soon be introduced to the market to help lower building costs. Building Industry Federation Chief Executive Julien Leys speaks to Ryan about what it means. New Zealand has joined the multinational space programme Operation Olympic Defe…
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Ian Jones: Former All Black on the possible return of South Africa rugby tours
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Semi-professional rugby tours may soon be back on the table. New Zealand rugby is reportedly close to signing off a three-test, eight-match itinerary away against South Africa in 2026 - the Springboks would reciprocate in 2030. Former All Black Ian Jones told Ryan Bridge it's wonderful news. He said that it’s an absolute trip of a lifetime, and won…
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Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the number of Kiwis struggling with finances and retirement savings
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It’s a difficult retirement outlook for many Kiwis. The latest Financial Services Council Money & You research reveals 94% of Kiwis worry about money, and one in five don’t have enough in their retirement savings to get them through the next year. Many are dipping into savings to cover basics, with some having to juggle priorities. Simplicity Found…
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Ryan Bridge: Why are we paying $80 a year for a bin no one uses?
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According to the group who are upset about the monopoly-duopoly that's happening in our grocery sector, you could save, at most per person, about $74 per year. That's if they were to have perfect competition in the sector, which obviously would be very hard to achieve. Do you know what else costs you $80 a year? A friend and I were chatting at the …
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Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group lead on the Commerce Commission finding competition in the supermarket sector has not improved
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The Grocery Action Group wants more regulation in our supermarket sector. The Commerce Commission's first annual report on grocery shows competition has not meaningfully improved. Foodstuffs and Woolworths could now face hefty fines for failing to treat small suppliers fairly or breaking a new wholesaler code. Group lead Sue Chetwin told Ryan Bridg…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of September, the grocery commissioner says the sector has no meaningful competition and retail margins have increased. Grocery Action Group's Su Chetwin chats to Ryan about what it means and what to do from here. The All Blacks and South Africa could be resuming full tours fr…
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