Elliott Smith: Rugby Editor and ZB voice of rugby joins from Chicago ahead of All Blacks v Ireland
The All Blacks are set to face Ireland in Chicago for the first match of their Grand Slam Tour. This will be the first time the two sides have faced each other in nearly a year, where the All Blacks beat Ireland 23 - 13. ZB's Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith told Francesca Rudkin that '[the game] promises to be a special occasion even if it's not tearing the headlines off the front pages.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister comments on Measles outbreak as number of cases rises
Health Minister receiving advice on allowing babies to receive measles vaccine as the outbreak spreads. New Zealand has two new Auckland cases bringing the total to 13. A national immunisation week starts on Monday - to help bring it in under control. Minister Simeon Brown told Francesca Rudkin there is the potential that if children are immunised earlier than 12 months, their longer term immunity wouldn't be as good. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Donald Trump testing the limits with his latest nuclear weapon testing comment? The US President posted on social media - saying he has no choice but to restart testing, because of other countries testing programs. If the US follows through it'd mark the first official nuclear weapon testing - apart from North Korea - this century. Geopolitical Analyst Geoffrey Miller told Francesca Rudkin that it's part of Trump's game. He says he's constantly playing this game of brinkmanship, where he'll go right to the brink before pulling back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 October. 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.
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Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off
Signs are looking good for Fonterra's major sell-off to get the green light this morning. By 10:45 today, the shareholders will decide if selling big brands like Anchor and Mainland to global dairy giant Lactalis is the right decision. Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier Garry Reymer told Ryan Bridge that the majority of shareholders seem to be in favour of the sale. 'I hear a few farmers who tell me they're gonna vote against it, but by and large the majority seem to accept,' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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