Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist on the new All Blacks squad
Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named. Following a spate of injuries and departures offshore, Robertson has put his faith in four newcomers to face Les Bleus, themselves weakened by an inability to select from their full complement for the tour opener. All Blacks regulars Dalton Papali'i, Ethan Blackadder, and David Havili have been left out of the squad to play France next month. The 33-player group features five uncapped players - Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister, Fabian Holland, Timoci Tavatavanawai, and Du'Plessis Kirifi. Nick Bewley told Ryan Bridge that it’s tough to pick an All Blacks team, and the challenge now is for Robertson to whittle it down to 23 players for match day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alistair Bunkall: Middle East Correspondent on Iran's attack on the US base in Qatar
Flares have lit up the sky above Doha following threats Iran would retaliate against US strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran's also reportedly launched an attack on another US base in Iraq. Qatar has confirmed no deaths following Iranian missile attacks on an US Air Force Base Al Udeid. Qatar closed its airspace earlier amid threats from Iran, and a flight from Auckland to Doha has since been diverted to Oman's Muscat Airport. Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall told Ryan Bridge that Iran had to respond in some way to the attacks, but this could be the end of their response. He says it could provide an off-ramp for the conflict, but it depends on the way Donald Trump sees it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on the potential impact of the Iran conflict on the price of oil
Iran's strikes on Qatar and Iraq have sent oil prices tumbling. Crude prices fell about 6% following the news. Analysts have been warning of steep rises if Iran retaliates against Sunday's US strikes, by targeting oil infrastructure and closing the Strait of Hormuz. AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins told Ryan Bridge that the talk of potentially doubling the price of oil per barrel is overblown. He said if it did happen, it would be a short-term spike as alternative shipping routes were established. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stuart Nash: Former Labour Cabinet Minister on golden visas taking off
There's no downside to New Zealand's latest 'golden visa' scheme, according to a former Labour Cabinet Minister. The Government's confirmed almost 200 applications have been received from overseas investors since settings loosened in April. Former Minister Stuart Nash, who launched golden visas in 2022, told Ryan Bridge it's not just about the financial investment. He says it's about the networks, connections, competencies, capabilities, and experience these people will bring to Aotearoa and the companies they're investing in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 24th of June 2025, the golden Visa scheme has taken off former Labour cabinet minister Stuart Nash shares his thoughts. Newstalk ZB Sports reporter Nick Bewley provides analysis on the new All Blacks squad. AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins shares his thoughts on fears petrol prices could increase by 30c a litre as Iran's leadership considers whether to block vessels from sailing through the strait of Hormuz. Plus Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall has the latest on Iran launching missiles at US airbases in Qatar and Iraq. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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