Best Lamar University Podcasts (2025)

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Musk’s anti-bill comments 1:42

13m ago1:42

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Fighting in Trump’s cabinet after Elon Musk lashed out at Trump’s “Big, beautiful bill”. US Correspondent Mitchell McCann told Ryan Bridge that Elon Musk’s comments earlier in the week have gone unaddressed by the President so far. Musk took to X and called the President’s new bill a “disgusting abomination.” Later adding that the bill would increa…

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Ernie Newman: Grocery expert says supermarket discounts aren’t being passed on to customers 4:25

14m ago4:25

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The Commerce Commission is ramping up efforts to disrupt the supermarket monopoly. It says supplier charges and promotional pricing are reinforcing the dominance of Foodstuffs and Woolworths. It's proposing a simplified grocery code, reducing the range of payments that supermarkets can charge suppliers. Grocery expert Ernie Newman told Ryan Bridge …

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Dean Lester: Insurance consultant reveals impact of government changes on homeowners 2:53

1h ago2:53

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Homeowners will have to pay more for home insurance to help the Natural Hazards Commission. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says levies will almost certainly need to rise further, with Cabinet set to decide on the changes in the coming months. Insurance consultant Dean Lester told Ryan Bridge that these changes could cost homeowners two to…

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James Meager: Hunting and Fishing Minister on changes to Fish and Game New Zealand 3:42

9h ago3:42

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New Government reforms aim to tidy up inconsistencies in Fish and Game New Zealand. It will be shifted to a nationalised fee collection system to reduce double handling of fees. Fish and Game councils will also be required to consider the interests of other stakeholders, like farmers and the aviation sector, when it comes to decision making. Huntin…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025 33:54

4h ago33:54

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 5th June of 2025, The Grocery Commissioner has revealed changes to crack down on the grocery sector, Grocery Policy Expert Ernie Newman shares his thoughts. Homeowners could be in for more insurance levies, Insurance Consultant Dean Lester tells Ryan Bridge why. The Government's annou…

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Ryan Bridge: Are supermarket sales really sales? 2:59

9h ago2:59

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The Commerce Commission reckons we need fewer items 'on sale' at the supermarket. That would mean less yoghurt on special at $4.99, fewer $1.99 chocolate bars at the checkout, and just less price yo-yo-ing in general. This is counterintuitive. The job of Commerce Commission, through the Grocery Commissioner, is meant to score us cheaper prices and …

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on Ukraine hitting a bridge connecting Russia and the Crimean Peninsula 3:14

1d ago3:14

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Ukraine's struck a critical bridge connecting Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. It's security service claims agents mined the supports of the bridge with more than one-thousand kilograms of explosives, severely damaging the foundations. Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the bridge is a hated symbol of Russian occupation for Ukraine. …

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Chris Henry: 818 Publicity Managing Director on Wellington potentially hosting the premiere of an Avatar movie 2:48

1d ago2:48

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Wellington's seen as the ideal place to host a major movie premiere. That's due to a decade-old agreement between the producers of the Avatar franchise and the Government, given the amount of taxpayers' money that's been contributed. In return, the producers agreed to roll out a red carpet in New Zealand for at least one of the three movies. 818 Pu…

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Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the liquidation rate of construction companies 3:13

1d ago3:13

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The Building and Construction Minister's confident they're providing the right support while sector liquidation rates remain bleak. Building Research Association data shows construction companies now make up about a third of all business liquidations – up 25% in 2022. Minister Chris Penk told Ryan Bridge it's not a great statistic, but they're focu…

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Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Mayor on international visitor spending up 2:51

1d ago2:51

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Although visitor spending is on the rise, some parts of New Zealand are still doing it tough. A Government survey's found international visitor spending increased by 10% and contributed more than $12 billion to the economy in the year ending March. That's 9.2% up on the previous year. It reflects an increase in international visitors, topping 3.3 m…

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Ryan Bridge: International spending is up, but is it really a win? 2:07

1d ago2:07

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Tourism mojo. Louise Upston fired off an enthusiastic press release last night. "International visitor spend on the up” it proclaimed. New data, which we get from the International Visitor Survey, showed a 10% jump in spending on the previous year. Sounds impressive, right? Sounds like we’re getting somewhere. Finally shaking off the Covid cobwebs.…

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the US demands to up the defence spend 2:42

2d ago2:42

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Australia's refusing to play ball with the US, which is demanding it up its defence spend to 3.5% of GDP as soon as possible. Australia's currently tracking to lift spending to 2.33% of GDP in the next eight years. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seems to be brushing off the demand. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge that Albanes…

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Andrew Alderson: Sports reporter on the French tennis Open, the Warriors, IndyCars 3:39

2d ago3:39

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Plenty happened in the sporting world over the long weekend, and Andrew Alderson joined Ryan Bridge to delve into some of it. On today's agenda is the latest from Roland-Garros, the Warriors' win and Mitch Barnett's unfortunate ACL injury, and a social media spat coming out of IndyCar. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Olga Ivshina: BBC Senior Russia reporter on the latest developments between Russia and Ukraine 4:38

2d ago4:38

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Minimal progress in another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have agreed, in Istanbul, to exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war, and those under 25. Meanwhile, Ukraine's carried out drone strikes on several Russian air bases. BBC's Olga Ivshina says even the loss of one plane is significant, as Russia can't re…

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Ryan Bridge: We shouldn't have to work for the government 2:50

2d ago2:50

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Do you know what's really starts to rub me the wrong way? It's governments telling us to do more things. This morning, we've got the government coming out with yet another hotline. Sounds fancy. Sounds efficient. It's a hotline to report road cones. A road cone tipline. Sorry, but if the problem is that there are too many road cones on the road, an…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2025 34:29

2d ago34:29

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 3rd of June 2025, The Government's introducing new changes to Worksafe and implementing a new roadcone hotline, Parallax CEO Dave Tilton shares his thoughts on how it will work. Ukraine and Russia have been having peace talks in Turkey, BBC Senior Russia Correspondent Olga Ivshina shar…

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Dave Tilton: Parallaxx Traffic Control Training Chief Executive on new road cone tipline 3:04

2d ago3:04

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Significant changes at WorkSafe as it moves from an enforcement focus and launches the road cone hotline. The agency will now engage early to support risk management, starting with today's opening of a tipline for excessive road cone usage. Parallaxx Traffic Control Training Chief Executive Dave Tilton told Ryan Bridge there are good elements to th…

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Numb and Number | Good For You Podcast with Whitney Cummings | EP 291 1:11:09

3d ago1:11:09

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Whitney talks Vegas being anti climactic, the sphere ruining society, how she breaks up with people, the Harvard lying study being done by a liar, and the future of entertainmentTickets for The Big Baby Tourhttps://www.whitneycummings.comSHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#storeThank you to our sponsors!HUEL:Get Huel today with this exclus…

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The Last of Us Season 2 Review (Audio Podcast) 39:21

4d ago39:21

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Join the crew at Zero Dark Nerdy as we dive headfirst into the emotional wreckage and cinematic brilliance of Season 2 of The Last of Us on Max. From the controversial choices that split the fandom to the jaw-dropping performances by Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever, we’re unpacking it all—no spores spared. In this episode: A spoiler-filled breakdown…

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Simulations, Soul Contracts, and Talking Dolphins- Is 2037 The Year Everything Changes? Dark Secrets to Vatican Archives Is Even Stranger Than We Thought! 1:01:22

5d ago1:01:22

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We're living in a world where what's presented as groundbreaking innovation is often just recycled ideas in shiny packaging. From streaming services becoming cable TV alternatives that now essentially function as cable with extra steps, to rideshare "innovations" that are just reinventing the bus route—the elite are profiting from our collective am…

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Live Recordings from Chicago's Showmen's Rest To Ohio's Fair County Poor House Ghost Hunt Gone Wrong: The 4AM Evacuation Pt. 2 1:35:47

6d ago1:35:47

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From circus tragedies to abandoned poorhouses, our Midwest paranormal journey uncovered unsettling history and unexplainable encounters at every turn. The twisted tale begins at Showman's Rest in Forest Park, Illinois – the final home of circus performers killed in a catastrophic 1918 train collision. Here, five stone elephants stand with lowered t…

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Peter Clark: Aviation commentator on Air New Zealand's performance in April 3:53

6d ago3:53

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Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights took off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows airline performance for April. 78% of Jetstar's flights between Australia and New Zealand left on time, and 70% for Qantas. Aviation commentator Peter Clark told Ryan Bridge Air New Zealand's …

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Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the new truancy directive 3:00

6d ago3:00

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Doubts many parents will be prosecuted for repeat truancy under a new Government directive. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's confirmed these parents could be fined up to $30 a day as part of a firmer approach on school attendance. Any possible prosecution cases will be referred to the Ministry. Darfield High School Principal Andy Englan…

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Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act 3:07

6d ago3:07

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Farmers are welcoming a proposal to remove difficult rules from the Resource Management Act. The Government's released three discussion documents proposing amending 12 current national directions and four new ones. They include changes to freshwater management and regulation of farming practices. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair Kate Acland told Ryan …

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Vincent McAviney: UK/Europe Correspondent on police name the man charged in relation to a car crash during the Liverpool parade 2:07

6d ago2:07

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British Police are still asking the public not to speculate as to why a 53-year-old businessman drove his car into a massive crowd of people in Liverpool. Seventy nine people - among those celebrating Liverpool Football Club's league title - were hurt; seven remain in hospital. Paul Doyle faces six charges related to grievous bodily harm, and one o…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025 34:17

6d ago34:17

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, Friday the 30th of May Full Show Podcast 2025, the Ministry of Education's been ordered to prosecute parents who who don't regularly send their children to school, Darfield school Principal Andy England shares his thoughts. Beef and Lamb NZ are praising the government's RMA announcement Chairperson Kate Acland…

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Ryan Bridge: Why expensive butter prices are actually a good thing 2:42

6d ago2:42

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The price of butter's shot up 65% over the past year - you might have noticed nana's cookie jar's a bit empty lately. Bakers are buying in bulk from the Aussies, where it's cheaper. Online discussion blames our dairy farmers, the co-op that buys their milk, and the producers who sell it. But, there are a couple of reason its cheaper there than here…

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 25 basis points 4:05

7d ago4:05

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A lack of consensus at the Reserve Bank on yesterday’s cut to the OCR reflects the global economic uncertainty. The Monetary Policy Committee has dropped the cash rate 25-basis points to 3.25%, and now expects to reach a 2.9% low-point in December. However, further cuts are uncertain, with the bank adopting a watch and wait approach. ASB Chief Econ…

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Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group Chair on NZ Initiative's plan to add competition to the grocery sector 3:26

7d ago3:26

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The Grocery Action Group is unconvinced by a proposal to rapidly add competition to the grocery sector. The New Zealand Initiative wants the Government to introduce a "fast track pathway" to allow new entrants to enter the market, rather than forcing any break-up of the existing supermarket companies. It includes streamlining rezoning, consenting a…

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Penny Simmonds: Vocational Minister on international student numbers decreasing 4:29

7d ago4:29

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There's an expectation it will take two years to get the number of international students in vocational education back to pre-Covid levels. There were about 75-thousand international students in New Zealand last year - 40% less than a peak in 2016. Vocational Minister Penny Simmonds says told Ryan Bridge centralising Polytech's into Te Pukenga is a…

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Ryan Bridge: Trump's unpredictability is predictable 2:02

7d ago2:02

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Another Reserve Bank rate cut. It was largely as expected - 25 basis points. The rest of the press conference and much of the Monetary Policy Statement itself was focused on the ‘unpredictable’ global environment. We can’t say this because we don’t know what Trump will do. We can’t be certain about that because XYZ. Trade war, etc, etc. But at what…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2025 34:37

7d ago34:37

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 29th of May 2025, The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points, ASB bank Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares his thoughts. International student numbers are down in Secondary schools and for vocational training, Minister for vocational education Penny Simmonds tells Ryan Bridge…

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Patria Hume: AUT Human Performance Professor on the danger of the Run it Straight game 4:43

8d ago4:43

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Renewed warnings that people are 'rolling the dice with their life' when partaking in 'run it straight' style games. Ryan Satterthwaite has died after a private version of the game in Palmerston North. The 19-year-old suffered a serious brain injury on Sunday and died in hospital on Monday. AUT Human Performance Professor Patria Hume told Ryan Brid…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent gives an update on the Liverpool car ramming 3:19

8d ago3:19

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Major questions about how a man was able to drive his car into a massive crowd in Liverpool yesterday, injuring 50. Eleven people remain in hospital, all in a stable condition and recovering. A 53-year-old British man has been arrested for attempted murder. Fans of Liverpool Football Club had flooded the city's streets to celebrate its Premier Leag…

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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers CEO on the Port of Auckland raising its truck access charge 3:53

8d ago3:53

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Port of Auckland's fee hikes are a bitter pill to swallow for transport operators. The port has announced a 77% increase for trucks entering the Fergusson Container Terminal during peak times – going from $130 to $230 by July next year. National Road Carriers Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Ryan Bridge it's not so simple to work off peak, …

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LU Moment: On stage and off with Porter LaPray | S8 Ep. 15 15:43

7d ago15:43

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This week on the LU Moment, we venture behind the scenes with Lamar University senior and theatre major, Porter LaPray, to hear more about his journey that led him to the stage at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2025 34:24

8d ago34:24

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Wednesday 28th of May, It's OCR day today, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold shares his thoughts on what the Reserve Bank will do. A 19 year old has died from a 'run-it-straight' style game with his friends, AUT Human Performance Professor Patria Hume warns about the risk of letting t…

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist giving a preview on the OCR 3:11

8d ago3:11

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The Reserve Bank's expected to cut interest rates again this afternoon, to aid economic recovery. Economists are projecting a 25 basis point OCR cut to 3.25% - the lowest cash rate since September 2022. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold says beyond that, there's a bit more debate. He says told Ryan Bridge Westpac is forecasting they'll stop at …

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Ryan Bridge: Online trends are taking lives 2:39

8d ago2:39

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What happened in Palmerston North with the death of this young man was an absolute tragedy. We don't know exactly what happened here, other than it was linked to another viral challenge. The sad reality is stuff like this will happen again. And again. And again. The campaigners and professionals will warn about the dangers. And then kids will be ki…

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130: Ben Sturley - Selena Gomez 1:05:04

7d ago1:05:04

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In this episode of The StageLeft Podcast, host Chris Simpson sits down with the multi-talented Ben Sturley — acclaimed bassist, composer, and longtime collaborator of Selena Gomez — for a candid and insightful conversation. From witnessing the realities of fame up close to crafting immersive film scores, Ben offers a rare glimpse into the emotional…

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Craig Roberts: Greyhound trainer on Greyhound Racing NZ calling for a judicial review of the ban 4:17

9d ago4:17

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New Zealand's greyhound racers aren't going without a fight. Greyhound Racing NZ is applying for a judicial review of Racing Minister Winston Peters giving the industry 20 months to wind down, from last November. Trainer Craig Roberts told Ryan Bridge he believes people have been fed misinformation about the industry. He says about 95% of greyhound…

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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agriculture Minister on the Save our Sheep campaign, impact of carbon farming 3:51

9d ago3:51

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Farmers are sounding the alarm, warning the sheep industry is collapsing. Numbers in flocks have declined from 70 million just over 40 years ago to 25 million today. Farmers say carbon farming is the main factor, with 260 thousand hectares of land converted into forestry between 2017 and 2024. They say the farms harbour pests like stoats, feral pig…

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Lamar Aaron Ahchee's arrest for smuggling cocaine in Bali 2:49

9d ago2:49

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A 43-year-old Australian man arrested in Bali for smuggling cocaine, could face the death penalty. Lamar Aaron Ahchee was picked up by Police at the location where the drugs were allegedly delivered. More than 200 small packages of cocaine were confiscated, weighing almost two kilograms. Australian correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge Ahchee…

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Ann-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ Advocacy Manager on Police directed to not investigate shoplifting below $500 4:00

9d ago4:00

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Retail NZ is calling for an urgent meeting with the police minister. RNZ reports staff have been directed to not investigate shoplifting below $500 and online fraud below $1000. Police say they may not take look further into crime below the threshold and lacking evidence. Retail NZ Advocacy Manager Ann-Marie Johnson told Ryan Bridge they know offic…

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Ryan Bridge: No Chippy for Winston 2:09

9d ago2:09

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So, Winston has definitively ruled out working with Chris Hipkins. Not Labour, but Hipkins. He had of course already pretty much done this earlier in the year after his State of Nation address, in which called the Labour leadership a bunch of liars and unreformed losers. But this is crystal clear now. He’s spoken to Thomas Coughlin at the Herald - …

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Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2025 34:14

9d ago34:14

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 27th of May 2025, Retail NZ's Ann Marie Johnson tells Ryan Bridge why they've has called for an urgent meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell after Police were told to no longer investigate allegations of shop lifting below $500. Greyhound racing New Zealand are calling for a …

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Andrew Alderson: Sports Reporter on the losses for Auckland FC and Warriors, Liam Lawson's results in Monaco 3:23

10d ago3:23

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It wasn’t a good weekend for Warriors or Auckland FC fans, with both teams losing to Australian rivals. Auckland FC lost To Melbourne Victory, destroying their A-League debut double dream. Meanwhile the Warriors winning streak came to an end when they lost 16-10 to the Raiders. Newstalk ZB’s Andrew Alderson talks to Ryan Bridge about the weekend th…

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Samuel Carrington: Otago University dentistry Senior Lecturer on growing waitlist for child dental surgery 3:32

10d ago3:32

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Half of the children on the dental surgery waitlist have been waiting for more than four months. Health New Zealand data shows nearly three-thousand kids have been waiting for more than 120 days. Otago dentistry Senior Lecturer Samuel Carrington tells Ryan Bridge waiting patients have complex issues with their teeth. "By the time Tamariki reach hos…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the European Union's resistance to Donald Trump's 'threats' and the scientists discovering what British dolphins are doing beneath the waves 2:38

10d ago2:38

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The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats". It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the US from the EU. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the message, and the scientists turning …

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Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2025 33:49

9d ago33:49

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 26 May. 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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