New Zealand has kicked off its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow.  

Ahead of the opening ceremony, Shannon McIlroy beat Tonga's Liam Hill 2-nil at the men's singles on the indoor bowls rink. 

And in the women's pairs, Katelyn Inch and Selina Goddard won a tie-break against Kenya after the match initially finished one end apiece. 

Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Andrew Alderson joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the Games. 

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New Zealand has kicked off its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow. &nbsp;
Ahead of the opening ceremony, Shannon McIlroy beat Tonga's Liam Hill 2-nil at the men's singles on the indoor bowls rink.&nbsp;
And in the women's pairs, Katelyn Inch and Selina Goddard won a tie-break against Kenya after the match initially finished one end apiece.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Andrew Alderson joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the Games.&nbsp;
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports reader on the Commonwealth games kicking off in Glasgow

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Hopes more regular inflation reports will mean more accurate analysis for businesses.  

From next July, Stats NZ will phase in monthly Consumer Price Index reporting, on top of the current quarterly reports.  

Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says it'll keep businesses, households, and decision-makers, like the Reserve Bank, better-informed.  

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge that we just have to be careful not to read too much into any one monthly change and start jumping at shadows. 

He says we want to look for the signal rather than the noise, but this is a step in the right direction.  

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Hopes more regular inflation reports will mean more accurate analysis for businesses. &nbsp;
From next July, Stats NZ will phase in monthly Consumer Price Index reporting, on top of the current quarterly reports. &nbsp;
Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says it'll keep businesses, households, and decision-makers, like the Reserve Bank, better-informed. &nbsp;
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge that we just have to be careful not to read too much into any one monthly change and start jumping at shadows.&nbsp;
He says we want to look for the signal rather than the noise, but this is a step in the right direction. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Stats NZ introducing monthly inflation reports in 2027

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The architect of a member's bill aiming to crack down on unreported child abuse is confident it will receive widespread support.  

The bill, which would make it mandatory for people to report known or suspected child abuse to police, has been drawn from the biscuit tin.   

Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly says the current laws hinder the ability of police to effectively investigate child harm cases.  

He told Ryan Bridge there are some issues around what exactly "suspected child abuse" means.  

Bayly says the definition will be fine-tuned in the select committee phase, but notes similar legislation has passed in Australia.  

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The architect of a member's bill aiming to crack down on unreported child abuse is confident it will receive widespread support. &nbsp;
The bill, which would make it mandatory for people to report known or suspected child abuse to police, has been drawn from the biscuit tin. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly says the current laws hinder the ability of police to effectively investigate child harm cases. &nbsp;
He told Ryan Bridge there are some issues around what exactly "suspected child abuse" means. &nbsp;
Bayly says the definition will be fine-tuned in the select committee phase, but notes similar legislation has passed in Australia. &nbsp;
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Andrew Bayly: Port Waikato MP on his member's bill aiming to crack down on unreported child abuse

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 24th of July 2026 , Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly tells Ryan why his members bill on toughening up child abuse reporting is important. 

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are underway in Glasgow, Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Andrew Alderson has the latest. 

From, July next year Stats NZ is going to report on inflation monthly instead of quarterly, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Informetrics Brad Olsen tells Ryan how big of a difference this will make. 

Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on oil prices hitting $100 a barrel over night and Andy Burnham's new Government and what he's announced so far. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 24th of July 2026 , Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly tells Ryan why his members bill on toughening up child abuse reporting is important.&nbsp;
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are underway in Glasgow, Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Andrew Alderson has the latest.&nbsp;
From, July next year Stats NZ is going to report on inflation monthly instead of quarterly, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Informetrics Brad Olsen tells Ryan how big of a difference this will make.&nbsp;
Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on oil prices hitting $100 a barrel over night and Andy Burnham's new Government and what he's announced so far.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026 

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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports reader on the Commonwealth games kicking off in Glasgow

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