Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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Social media for under 16s is being compared to the harm caused by cigarette smoking.
Clear evidence shows that social media can be linked to depression and anxiety.
This has led to National introducing a member's bill to ban social media for those under 16 years of age, to protect kids.
Parenting expert Nathan Wallace told Ryan Bridge implementing a ban for under 16s sends the message that, like cigarettes and al...
Mixed opinions on when unemployment will reach its peak.
Stats NZ data out this morning is predicted to show rates increased to around 5.2% during the March quarter.
ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner expects this will likely be as high as it will go.
While ASB senior economist Mark Smith told Ryan Bridge it could be a bit higher later in the year.
He says they've seen firms hold back on hiring as disruption...
The doors of Rome's Sistine Chapel officially lock tomorrow morning as the conclave selects a new pope.
135 cardinals from around the world will vote on a successor to Pope Francis, who was laid to rest almost two weeks ago.
There's no timescale for how long it'll take, but the last two papal elections lasted for two days.
Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge it's set to be most secretive election of a...
The future of a pay equity deal for teacher aides may fizzle out under newly introduced Government legislation.
The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning.
A deal reached by union teacher aide members in 2020 is due to be reviewed - but may no longer go ahead.
Union Member Ally Kingi told Ryan Bridge it was base...
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 7th of May 2025, The government wants to overhaul the Gender pay equity claims process, Teacher aide Ally Kingi explains how it will impact her workforce.
National's putting forward a member's bill that bans social media for under 16-year-olds, parenting expert Nathan Wallis shares his thoughts.
We get the unemployment figures from Stats NZ this morning, ...
Bad news this morning for any productive, hard-working, and busy members of our society.
The climate protesters who brought Wellington to a standstill - rush hour traffic to a stand still - will be back at it again soon.
Mark my words.
You'll see more idiots gluing themselves to motorways, abseiling down Mt Victoria, hanging signs from gantries, roads closed, police resources distracted from important stuff, and chaos t...
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 Zeala...
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, an...
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 ...
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 the...
Disclaimer: Satire
On the news last night, it was nothing but scandal. Scandal. Scandal.
I don’t think I’ve seen political misconduct of this magnitude since Watergate.
The Woodward and Bernsteins of our time were busy digging through documents, uncovering truth. Protecting democracy. From corruption. From evil.
Erica Stanford, Minister of Education and obvious crook, first in the firing line.
Her crime? Printing off wo...
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 Tob...
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 ...
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.
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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 B...
No doubt Donald Trump's brand is dicey at home at best but globally, the world has watched on with a mix of amusement and feigned concern.
These results out of Canada and Australia at the weekend show that brand has turned toxic... like a beef Wellington at a family dinner party.
We've all seen the host - the chef - tuck in... but now we're thinking hmm... do we want to do the same.
We can't get much closer in sty...
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 ...
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...
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