There's a suggestion facial recognition isn't the sole factor behind a drop in supermarket retail crime. 

Foodstuffs North Island —which owns Pak'n'Save and New World— says early results from its six month trial show it prevented about 130 serious incidents.

It also reported around 4,700 incidents across all stores in April to June – an 8% drop quarterly.

First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge there are other elements too.

He says there's also a new Police Minister, a new letter of expectation with Police, and more determination around the sector, which have had a ripple effect.

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There's a suggestion facial recognition isn't the sole factor behind a drop in supermarket retail crime.  
Foodstuffs North Island —which owns Pak'n'Save and New World— says early results from its six month trial show it prevented about 130 serious incidents. 
It also reported around 4,700 incidents across all stores in April to June – an 8% drop quarterly. 
First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge there are other elements too. 
He says there's also a new Police Minister, a new letter of expectation with Police, and more determination around the sector, which have had a ripple effect. 
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the results of Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial

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Fire and Emergency's board is reportedly getting a pay rise while firefighters are striking for the same thing. 

The Post is reporting Fire and Emergency NZ’s deputy chair and board members are in line for boosts of up to 79%.  

A departmental briefing recommended Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden approve the large increases in December. 

Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams told Ryan Bridge this highlights what have been systematic issues with a total failure of governance and insight within the organisation. 

He says the organisation has seemingly lost its community service ethos.  

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Fire and Emergency's board is reportedly getting a pay rise while firefighters are striking for the same thing.&nbsp;
The Post is reporting Fire and Emergency NZ’s deputy chair and board members are in line for boosts of up to 79%. &nbsp;
A departmental briefing recommended Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden approve the large increases in December.&nbsp;
Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams told Ryan Bridge this highlights what have been systematic issues with a total failure of governance and insight within the organisation.&nbsp;
He says the organisation has seemingly lost its community service ethos. &nbsp;
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Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the pay rise for Fire and Emergency's board members

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 2nd of April 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian shares his thoughts what will come out of Donald Trump's address to the nation. 

NASA is set to send four astronauts on their way around the moon, Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network Haritina Mogosanu tells Ryan how big of a deal this is. 

Fire and Emergency board members are getting a payrise of up to 80% this year, it comes as firefighters fight for pay rises themselves, Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams shares his thoughts. 

Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump telling the UK's The Telegraph he is strongly considering pulling out of NATO and the US Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on whether some children born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship. 

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 Thursday 2nd of April 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian shares his thoughts what will come out of Donald Trump's address to the nation.&nbsp;
NASA is set to send four astronauts on their way around the moon, Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network Haritina Mogosanu tells Ryan how big of a deal this is.&nbsp;
Fire and Emergency board members are getting a payrise of up to 80% this year, it comes as firefighters fight for pay rises themselves, Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams shares his thoughts.&nbsp;
Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump telling the UK's The Telegraph he is strongly considering pulling out of NATO and the US Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on whether some children born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship.&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: 02 April 2026 

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Astronomer's are over the Moon with excitement as NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years is only hours away from take off.

The launch window for Artemis II begins at around midday New Zealand time. 

It'll last about 10 days, with four astronauts circling the Moon, taking them further into space than ever before.

Astrobiology Network Executive Director Haritina Mogoșanu told Ryan Bridge NASA isn't in a rush to land on the Moon like it was with the Apollo missions.

She says the last moon landing was a military operation and during a space race.

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Astronomer's are over the Moon with excitement as NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years is only hours away from take off.
The launch window for Artemis II begins at around midday New Zealand time.&nbsp;
It'll last about 10 days, with four astronauts circling the Moon, taking them further into space than ever before.
Astrobiology Network Executive Director Haritina Mogoșanu told Ryan Bridge NASA isn't in a rush to land on the Moon like it was with the Apollo missions.
She says the last moon landing was a military operation and during a space race.
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Haritina Mogoșanu: Astrobiology Network Executive Director on NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years

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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the results of Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial

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