Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

The Regulation Minister says people in Early Childhood tell them they're sick of the amount of red tape and regulation.   

Labour, Te Pati Māori, and the Greens have united against the Regulation Ministry's regulatory review. 

They claim the Government's making dangerous changes.  

The NZEI union is also calling for it to stop.  

David Seymour told Ryan Bridge it's the first...

It’s being suggested that New Zealand's freshwater quality targets are unworkable. 

A Beef + Lamb-commissioned independent review shows more than a third of our rivers won't meet national sediments standards. 

That's even if agriculture is removed and catchments are returned to their natural state. 

Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge they're asking for a pause to work on something more p...

Drone gate. 

It's all anyone is talking about at the Olympics. 

We've just lost to the Canadians by the way, 2 - 1 in the women's football. 

Imagine being that assistant coach and the analyst who were caught, who were busted. 

You know, you go to the Olympics, it's one of your proudest moments. Your family is behind you, your kids are cheering you on. 

Then imag...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of July, the Olympics opening ceremony is just about here - Ryan speaks to kiwi tennis star Erin Routliffe. 

Beef and Lamb are up in arms about our water sediment targets - what's the solution? 

Opposition parties have united against the early childhood sector review - Ryan speaks to Associate Education Minister David Seymour.

Kiwi Esports athletes will be heading to Saudi Arabia next year to compete in the first-ever Olympic Esports games. 

The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously for Saudi Arabia to host the Games in 2025 reflecting the growth in popularity of competitive gaming. 

The decision comes as Riyadh host...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of July, the abuse in care Royal Commission report is out - what action will the government take on the 138 recommendations?

A call for an end to raised crossings in Wellington - Transporting New Zealand speaks to Ryan.

The Kiwi E-Sports team are heading to Saudi Arabia next year for the first Olympic competition. They're currently competing in the World cham...

Shock horror and online hate this week for that American who came here, the reality TV show contestant, who came here and murdered one of our native birds and then ate it. 

It was a Weka that he killed and ate. 

I have a confession for you: I too have killed and eaten a Weka. 

Yes. 

But it was buff wicker on the Chatham Islands, and you're allowed to. It's the o...

The Government is preparing its response to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care report after its release yesterday. 

It found about 200,000 were abused from the 655,000 in care between 1950 and 2019. 

There are 138 recommendations which include looking at allowing compensation claims through court, and...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to the US Congress in Washington DC, amid waning support for Israel in its war in Gaza.

Netanyahu was invited to speak by US House Speaker Mike Johnson, where he will also meet with President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump.

But US correspondent Mitch McCann says at least 30 Democratic lawmakers didn't attend, and about 5000 people prote...

Transport organisations are raising concerns about proposed raised crossings on Wellington's Thorndon Quay. 

Wellington City Council is planning five raised signalised crossings along a 1.7 kilometre stretch of the central city road. 

Freight lobby group Transporting New Zealand has joined forces with Fire...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 24th of July. The abuse in state care Royal Commission report is out today, Ryan speaks with a survivor.

The Commerce Commission says Kiwis are paying to much is card payment surcharges - what does Retail NZ want to see change?

Northland's four lane highway is set to be fast tracked by the Government. Northchamber speaks to Ryan about their concerns with curr...

An Islamic preacher in the UK has been found guilty of directing and supporting terror group al-Muhajiroun.

The group has been linked to different acts of terror in the UK, including attacks on Westminster and London Bridges in 2017, which killed five and eight people respectively, and an attack at London's Fishmongers' Hall in 2019.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says preacher Anjem Choudary now faces life in prison for his support o...

Excitement in Northland, as the Transport Minister gives the green light to a prioritised regional expressway.

Simeon Brown's agreed to accelerate delivery — letting NZTA move at pace on the route between Auckland and Whangarei.

Locals have been growing irritated following repetitive road closures on the Brynderwyns.

Northland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Darryn Fisher ...

The press conference yesterday for Health New Zealand - Boy, Oh boy, what a doozy.

So they've appointed Lester Levy as the commissioner, the CEO Margie Apa was there alongside him. She's been in the job two years, that's how long the organisation's been set up for.

They're overspending $130 million a month. We know that — that can be nothing more than mismanagement if you take Levy's word f...

The head of Retail NZ has stopped short of saying consumers are being ripped off by fees for PayWave and online card payments.

The Commerce Commission's consulting on fee capping regulation that could save Kiwis $250 million a year.

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge fees passed to consumers are not always as accurately reflected as they could be, but that's not necess...

The final report into the inquiry in abuse in care and faith-based institutions will be tabled in Parliament later today.

A Royal Commission of Inquiry has been conducting hearings for almost six years - about people's experiences in the system from 1950 to 1999.

The Prime Minister is due to make a formal public apology in November.

Abuse in care survivor Karl Tauri told Ryan ...

An election analyst says Kamala Harris' nomination is probably a done deal.  

The process will be formally open for challengers, and none of the delegates at the Democratic National Convention are required to vote for her. 

Election analyst Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge it's likely any possible contenders would be feeling it's not worth taking on Kamala Harris.  

He says some could privat...

Maritime experts are still cautious after a report into KiwiRail.  

Interislander ferries have been deemed safe and well maintained, and will stick around for years to come.  

Aratere ran aground last month when the autopilot was mistakenly turned on according to a leaked document.       

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says workers are still anxious because...

Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget. 

The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a commissioner - Lester Levy. 

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the agency is overspending by $130 million a month. 

Resident Doctors' Association National Secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge it is underfunded. 

Sh...