/on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rss ob体育接口 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:25:15 Z en /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/oskar-howell-tech-commentator-on-the-rising-use-of-generative-ai-in-the-workplace/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/oskar-howell-tech-commentator-on-the-rising-use-of-generative-ai-in-the-workplace/ New Zealand workers seem to be embracing Gen AI in the workplace.  New research from Robert Half finds 91% of workers are using AI tools to help with their day to day tasks.  93% of workers say they’re transparent about their use with their managers and employers.   Tech Commentator Oskar Howell told Francesca Rudkin it’s becoming a real staple of a lot of desk jobs, as it allows people to become more efficient.  Although, he says there may be such a focus on upskilling in the area as people are concerned their job may be taken over by AI in the future.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:40:50 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kathy-wolfe-early-childhood-nz-ceo-on-the-modelling-for-the-familyboost-payment-being-incorrect/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kathy-wolfe-early-childhood-nz-ceo-on-the-modelling-for-the-familyboost-payment-being-incorrect/ It comes as no surprise to some the Government got the number of families eligible for the full FamilyBoost payment wrong.  New data shows 249 families have received the maximum payment of $975 dollars a quarter since the scheme came into effect last year.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis says IRD got the modelling wrong, as 21,000 families were thought to be eligible.  Early Childhood NZ chief executive Kathy Wolfe told Francesca Rudkin the sector always knew the scheme was flawed.  She says it doesn't reach the families it should, and there are a lot of hoops those eligible have to jump through to get access.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:13:30 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/scott-simpson-minister-for-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-on-new-protections-requiring-banks-to-reimburse-fraud-victims-up-to-500-000/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/scott-simpson-minister-for-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-on-new-protections-requiring-banks-to-reimburse-fraud-victims-up-to-500-000/ A 24/7 reporting channel is just one of the new anti-scamming measures banks are implementing. The suite of consumer protections will be rolled out this year. Banks will also now reimburse victims up to $500,000 if they fail to adequately warn and protect consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson tells Francesca Rudkin telco companies and digital platforms should follow suit. He says other players in the scam ecosystem need to step up. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:11:38 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24 April 2025, Early Childhood CEO Kathy Wolfe joins Francesca Rudkin to discuss concern the sector reform could put business over children.  Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson explains new protections that require banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000. Increasing numbers of people are openly using AI at work. Tech commentator Oskar Howell considers the changing attitudes towards AI. And, US correspondent Mitch McCann shares details on how the stock market is reacting to tensions with China. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:08:17 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/geoffrey-miller-geopolitical-analyst-on-the-meeting-between-christopher-luxon-and-keir-starmer/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/geoffrey-miller-geopolitical-analyst-on-the-meeting-between-christopher-luxon-and-keir-starmer/ Christopher Luxon and Sir Keir Starmer have reaffirmed the close ties between New Zealand and the UK.  Luxon says the relationship between the two countries is strong, and he'd like to deepen ties around defence and security.  The pair discussed their support for Ukraine, with Starmer announcing a multi-million dollar deal to buy Kiwi-made drones.  Geopolitical Analyst Geoffrey Miller told Francesca Rudkin Ukraine is front and centre of the agenda at the moment, but it’s not the only thing on it, with trade being another focus.   However, he says Luxon will need to be careful about what he says about defence, as China will be watching.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:12:17 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/grant-webster-tourism-holdings-ltd-ceo-on-the-impact-of-trumps-tariffs-on-bookings-in-the-us-division/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/grant-webster-tourism-holdings-ltd-ceo-on-the-impact-of-trumps-tariffs-on-bookings-in-the-us-division/ One of the first locally listed companies is seeing the impact of Trump’s tariffs.  Tourism Holdings Limited has seen a dramatic slowdown in bookings by its US division and is anticipating a “significantly” lower net profit than previously expected.   Its share price fell more than 10% after announcing it was downgrading its earnings outlook.  CEO Grant Webster told Francesca Rudkin in recent weeks, the booking intakes for the rentals division into the US are down 40-50%.  However, he says people are simply choosing to travel elsewhere, and their other markets are actually up.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:58:28 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/ro-edge-save-womens-sport-australasia-nz-spokesperson-on-nz-firsts-bill-aiming-to-legally-define-gender/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/ro-edge-save-womens-sport-australasia-nz-spokesperson-on-nz-firsts-bill-aiming-to-legally-define-gender/ New Zealand’s new bill is finding support from a women’s sport advocacy group.  The new bill wants to codify sex-based language, defining a woman as an “adult human biological female” and a man as an “adult human biological male”.   It comes as Britain’s Highest Court ruled that only biological women —not trans women— meet a definition of a woman under equity laws.  Save Women’s Sport Australasia NZ Spokeswoman Ro Edge told Francesca Rudkin the bill is a protection for the sex-based rights of women.   She says all it does is reinforce the urgent need for the likes of Sport New Zealand to prioritise and protect safety and fairness for biological women.  Edge says they play sports with their bodies, not their identities.   LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:08:19 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-europe-correspondent-on-funeral-for-pope-francis-confirmed-by-the-vatican/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-europe-correspondent-on-funeral-for-pope-francis-confirmed-by-the-vatican/ Some of the world's most influential people will be making their way to Rome to farewell the late Pope Francis.  The Head of the Catholic Church died aged 88 on Easter Monday - following a stroke and heart failure.   Pope Francis' funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica on Saturday evening - and he'll be laid to rest in Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major.   Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Francesca Rudkin world leaders have begun confirming their attendance.  He says Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer, the Argentinean President and Prince William on behalf of the King are among those going.  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:18:20 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-23-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-23-april-2025/ On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23 April 2025, geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller discusses the overnight meeting between Prime Minister Luxon and his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer.  NZ spokesperson for Save Women's Sport Australasia, Ro Edge explains a new members bill that aims to legally define men and women.   And, Tourism Holdings Limited has seen a dramatic slowdown in bookings to the US. Chief Executive Grant Webster considers the effect of the US tariff regime on the locally listed company.  Francesca Rudkin asks us to take responsibility for our own relationships with technology.  Plus, Pope Francis' funeral will take place at the Vatican on Saturday morning - UK correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:08:23 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-sports-reporter-talks-the-warriors-super-rugby-formula-1/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-sports-reporter-talks-the-warriors-super-rugby-formula-1/ The Easter weekend hosted a fair bit of sport, and Elliott Smith joined Francesca Rudkin to delve into the wins, losses, and major players. They discussed the Warriors' win over the Broncos, the Super Rugby results, and the latest out of Formula 1. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:44:57 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/ernie-newman-grocery-policy-expert-on-costcos-possible-expansion-to-wellington-and-christchurch/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/ernie-newman-grocery-policy-expert-on-costcos-possible-expansion-to-wellington-and-christchurch/ Costco is assessing its options for a potential expansion.  The US big box retail chain has seen a sharp rise in membership and revenue since opening in Auckland's Westgate in September 2022.  It launched home delivery to members and non-members across Auckland last week, and is working on expanding to new regions.  Grocery Policy Expert Ernie Newman told Francesca Rudkin that he’s not all that convinced this expansion will pan out.  He says Costco is successful in the North American market as people are able to access it within a relatively short drive, but New Zealand is much more fragmented.  Newman says that New Zealand supermarkets go to where the consumers are, but Costco expects the consumers to travel long distances to get to them.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:34:59 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-on-the-death-of-pope-francis/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-on-the-death-of-pope-francis/ Heavily choreographed proceedings are now in motion, following the death of the Pope.  The leader of the Catholic Church has died overnight at the age of 88 following a battle with double pneumonia.  Later this week, the Pope will lie in state in St Peters Basilica for several days for the public to pay their respects.  Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna is at St Peters' Square, and told Francesca Rudkin another ritual will be held in the coming hours, inside his apartment.  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:17:45 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-22-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-22-april-2025/ On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast Tuesday 22nd of April 2025, Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna has the latest on the death of Pope Francis. Costco is looking to expand to outside of Auckland, Grocery Policy expert Ernie Newman tells Francesca Rudkin what this could mean for the grocery sector. Elliot Smith has the latest on weekend sport. Plus, Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's response to the Pope's death. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.   LISTEN ABOVE   Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:08:19 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/chris-abercrombie-ppta-president-on-the-number-of-schools-over-capacity/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/chris-abercrombie-ppta-president-on-the-number-of-schools-over-capacity/ The education sector's hopeful further investment into school classrooms is on the way.  New data shows 368 state schools had more students enrolled than their official classroom capacity last year – almost 1500 are at capacity.  Education Minister Erica Stanford announced $100 million for school property, with new schools and classrooms in Auckland.  PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge it's got to be supercharged, so more schools can get re-locatable classrooms when they need them.  He says schools are trying to find interesting solutions to the problem – he's heard of one using a Masonic Lodge over the road to help.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:53:55 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/nick-tuffley-asb-chief-economist-ahead-of-the-new-inflation-data/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/nick-tuffley-asb-chief-economist-ahead-of-the-new-inflation-data/ Our economy could take a knock, with volatility in the global trade environment.   Infometrics has revised its GDP forecast for next year from 2.6% to 1.0% per annum, in anticipation of reduced exports stemming from Donald Trump's tariff policy.  The annual inflation rate is expected to have risen from 2.2% to about 2.4%.  ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge they’re not too worried about a slight increase in inflation, as the domestic part of inflation should fall substantially this quarter.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:37:44 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rob-campbell-former-health-new-zealand-chair-on-new-health-infrastructure-plan/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rob-campbell-former-health-new-zealand-chair-on-new-health-infrastructure-plan/ A former New Zealand health boss says the Government's new list of health infrastructure priorities adds nothing new. The plan to pump $20 million into infrastructure includes general maintenance and specific projects across the country.  Former Health New Zealand Chair Rob Campbell says there's no meaningful detail in the plan. He says the Ministry of Health is good at producing lists, but not so good at producing outcomes. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:26:49 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/manish-thakkar-dairy-and-business-owners-group-chairperson-says-theyre-seeing-less-violent-crime/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/manish-thakkar-dairy-and-business-owners-group-chairperson-says-theyre-seeing-less-violent-crime/ Dairy owners say they're seeing the Government's tough on crime approach make practical impacts.   The Government's claiming it's already exceeded its goal of 20 thousand fewer victims of violent crime, well before its 2029 deadline.   It admits the data is volatile and subject to change.   Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson Manish Thakkar told Ryan Bridge he's seeing less violent crime in its stores.   He says there's still work to do, but thanks the Government for its work so far.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:54:00 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/john-murphy-vegetables-nz-chair-says-fresh-produce-prices-could-well-begin-to-rise/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/john-murphy-vegetables-nz-chair-says-fresh-produce-prices-could-well-begin-to-rise/ Prepare for more price rises.  Data due out tomorrow is expected to show the inflation rate has risen again, from 2.2% to about 2.4%.  One contributing factor is food price inflation, which is now back up at 3.5%.  Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy told Ryan Bridge that while fresh produce prices have fallen in the past 12 months, that trend isn't likely to continue.  He doesn't see them coming down any further, and they could well go up.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:36:14 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sherelle-kennelly-chief-executive-of-the-customs-brokers-and-freight-forwarders-federation-on-new-remote-controlled-vessels-to-help-combat-drug-smuggling-around-our-coastline/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sherelle-kennelly-chief-executive-of-the-customs-brokers-and-freight-forwarders-federation-on-new-remote-controlled-vessels-to-help-combat-drug-smuggling-around-our-coastline/ Customs now has two remote controlled vessels to help combat drug smuggling around our coastline.  Tahi and Rua were launched yesterday and can be at sea for up to 100 days using renewable energy.  A recent Government report shows Customs seized 55 kilograms worth of methamphetamine in 2015 - now 90 kilos gets stopped every week.  Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation Chief Executive Sherelle Kennelly told Ryan Bridge the boats are an important addition.  She says it's a sustainable technology to try to stop these illicit drugs entering the border.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:24:59 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-16-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-16-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 16th of April 2025, The Government's patting itself on the back for hitting its violent crime reduction target four years early, Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson Manish Thakkar shares his thoughts on the numbers.  Food prices have increased 3.5% on last year, Chair of Vegetables NZ, John Murphy shares his thoughts.  New submarines have been launched to intercept class-a drugs before they get into the country, Sherelle Kennelly from Customs Brokers and Freight Fowarders Federation of NZ tells Ryan Bridge how the operation will work.  Plus, Gavin Grey from the UK has the latest on British Steel's blast furnaces set to continue running after the UK government secured delivery of key raw materials. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:08:16 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mace-ward-auckland-council-group-recovery-manager-on-the-purchase-of-flood-affected-homes/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mace-ward-auckland-council-group-recovery-manager-on-the-purchase-of-flood-affected-homes/ Auckland Council's set to put $352 million into purchasing homes in high-risk flood zones.   More than 1200 properties will be bought by the end of the year, and a large amount of the land will be retained for flood resilience.  Auckland Council Group Recovery Manager Mace Ward told Ryan Bridge it's a significant investment in future resilience for Auckland.  He says over $1.2 billion will be put in between Crown and Council funding.  Ward says there’s an opportunity for development, and around 30% of the properties could be redeveloped for residential use.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:43:08 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kyle-brewerton-auckland-primary-principles-association-on-the-proposed-new-sex-education-curriculum/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kyle-brewerton-auckland-primary-principles-association-on-the-proposed-new-sex-education-curriculum/ There's uncertainty over whether a newly proposed sex education curriculum has assigned topics across the appropriate age and stage.  The Government's new curriculum will see children learning about puberty in Year 5 and menstruation in Year 6.  High school students will also learn about sexual violence and STIs.  Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyle Brewerton told Ryan Bridge it's important for primary students to learn about puberty.  He believes it would be more beneficial talking about menstrual cycles in the younger years and include the boys too.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:34:25 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/grant-webster-tourism-holdings-chief-executive-on-the-government-investing-135-million-dollars-into-tourism-new-zealand/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/grant-webster-tourism-holdings-chief-executive-on-the-government-investing-135-million-dollars-into-tourism-new-zealand/ Thumbs up for the Government's tourism campaign.  It's putting 13.5 million dollars into Tourism New Zealand, targeting markets like China, Australia, the US, India, Germany and South Korea.   Arrivals in February were down this year overall.  Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster told Ryan Bridge it's the right time to invest.   Webster says Kiwis often think people just come here, but New Zealand's less than 1-percent of the world's tourism meaning we have to compete.  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:32:55 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-15-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-15-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The Government has put new sex education guidelines out for consultation, Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyle Brewerton shares his thoughts.  Auckland Council's voted on the future of land destroyed by floods, Auckland Council Group Manager for the Tamaki Makaurau recovery office tells Ryan Bridge about the plan they've come up with. The Government's coughing up $13.5 million for a new global marketing campaign to attract tourists to New Zealand, Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster shares his thoughts.  Plus, Donna Demaio from Australia has Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's reaction to the Opposition’s diss rap track that criticises Labor.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:08:25 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/dylan-thomsen-aa-road-safety-spokesperson-on-the-governments-proposed-changes-to-driver-licensing/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/dylan-thomsen-aa-road-safety-spokesperson-on-the-governments-proposed-changes-to-driver-licensing/ The Government wants to change our drivers licensing system, but AA believes more improvements are needed to have a greater impact on the youth road toll.  Among the changes are removing the full licence test, more consequences for drivers who commit traffic offences while on their learner or restricted licence, and a zero-alcohol limit for everyone until they reach a full licence.    AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen joins the show to discuss the proposal.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:24:54 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-russian-sensor-allegations-and-scotlands-ferry-fiasco/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-russian-sensor-allegations-and-scotlands-ferry-fiasco/ Russia's ambassador to the UK isn't denying allegations that Russian sensors have been hidden around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines.  Andrei Kelin said that while he did not deny Russia was attempting to track British submarines, he rejected the idea that such activities presented a threat to the UK. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show to discuss the allegations, and Scotland's ferry fiasco.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:16:57 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-reporter-on-the-golf-masters-v8s-liam-lawson-bahrain-grand-prix-race/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-reporter-on-the-golf-masters-v8s-liam-lawson-bahrain-grand-prix-race/ It's been another bad day in the office for Liam Lawson who finished 13th in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix.  Two separate incidents with Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg saw Lawson slapped with 15 seconds worth of time penalties.  Sports Reporter Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the Kiwis race, the Golf Masters live, and V8s over the weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:10:39 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-14-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-14-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast 2025 Monday 14th of April 2025, The Government wants to change up our drivers licensing system, AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen shares his thoughts.  The documentary following the trial of Phillip Polkinghorne was released last night, the projects producer Polly Fryer tells Andrew Dickens about the process behind it.  Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport.  Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Russia's ambassador to the UK refusing to deny allegations that Russian sensors have been hiding in seas around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:28:21 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/polly-fryer-producer-of-new-polkinghorne-documentary-on-the-work-behind-the-project/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/polly-fryer-producer-of-new-polkinghorne-documentary-on-the-work-behind-the-project/ The producer of the newly released Polkinghorne documentary is denying claims from its namesake, the TV show is tabloid clickbait.  The three episodes explore the eight-week trial which saw Auckland eye doctor Phillip Polkinghorne found not guilty for the death of his wife Pauline Hanna.  Producer Polly Fryer told Andrew Dickens it's played no part in the judicial process and doesn't shy away from his lifestyle choices.  Fryer says portraying a side of life not often seen doesn't make it clickbait, and Philip himself has said he's not on trial for morality issues.   Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:15:59 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/david-trewavas-taup%C5%8D-mayor-ahead-of-this-years-taup%C5%8D-super-440/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/david-trewavas-taup%C5%8D-mayor-ahead-of-this-years-taup%C5%8D-super-440/ Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend.  It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected in town from around the country and Australia.  Mayor David Trewavas told Andrew Dickens measurements done after last year's event showed a minimum of $20 million was pumped through the town.  He's hoping to replicate that economic success.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:06:23 Z