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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.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026 

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US President Donald Trump has confirmed some frustrations were shared in his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Earlier this week, anonymous sources claimed the call was filled with expletives, Trump calling Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” and accusing him of ingratitude.  

Trump confirmed on The New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ that he did indeed call him crazy, but claimed he was perturbed, rather than angry. 

US Correspondent Kate Fisher told Francesca Rudkin this illustrates how difficult the situation is. 

She says Trump wants to see a diplomatic end to the conflict with Iran, while Netanyahu is pushing for more military action. 

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US President Donald Trump has confirmed some frustrations were shared in his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;
Earlier this week, anonymous sources claimed the call was filled with expletives, Trump calling Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” and accusing him of ingratitude. &nbsp;
Trump confirmed on The New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ that he did indeed call him crazy, but claimed he was perturbed, rather than angry.&nbsp;
US Correspondent Kate Fisher told Francesca Rudkin this illustrates how difficult the situation is.&nbsp;
She says Trump wants to see a diplomatic end to the conflict with Iran, while Netanyahu is pushing for more military action.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Kate Fisher: US Correspondent on the call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

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A Christchurch mother says current bereavement leave rules don’t give families enough time to grieve. 

Sheena Hemens has launched a petition to increase the minimum entitlement from three days to ten, after her 27-year-old daughter Lauren was killed in a car crash nearly three years ago. 

She says most people don't realise how little time you get to grieve until tragedy strikes, and the allowance feels like an insult.  

Hemens told Francesca Rudkin that if you need more than three days, the only options currently are to use annual or sick leave, or to take unpaid leave. 

Taking unpaid leave is not a fiscal option for many, she says, and it means that at the worst time of someone’s life, they’re being asked to be under financial pressure. 

“That seems, just inhuman.” 

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A Christchurch mother says current bereavement leave rules don’t give families enough time to grieve.&nbsp;
Sheena Hemens has launched a petition to increase the minimum entitlement from three days to ten, after her 27-year-old daughter Lauren was killed in a car crash nearly three years ago.&nbsp;
She says most people don't realise how little time you get to grieve until tragedy strikes, and the allowance feels like an insult. &nbsp;
Hemens told Francesca Rudkin that if you need more than three days, the only options currently are to use annual or sick leave, or to take unpaid leave.&nbsp;
Taking unpaid leave is not a fiscal option for many, she says, and it means that at the worst time of someone’s life, they’re being asked to be under financial pressure.&nbsp;
“That seems, just inhuman.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Sheena Hemens: Christchurch mother on her call to extend bereavement leave from three days to ten

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The Government's hoping a youth programme funding boost will help keep kids on the straight and narrow.  

It's confirmed an $8 million cash injection to support troubled young people through sport and physical activity.  

Sports and Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Francesca Rudkin it will reach a wide range of kids, including some already inside youth justice facilities.  

He says they're using trusted community organisations like Champions Initiative boxing group, Blue Light, and Tauranga-based Live for More. 

Mitchell says wants to provide more funding down the track. 

He says it's about providing the best role models, and getting more youth engaged in sport, which can transform lives.  

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The Government's hoping a youth programme funding boost will help keep kids on the straight and narrow. &nbsp;
It's confirmed an $8 million cash injection to support troubled young people through sport and physical activity. &nbsp;
Sports and Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Francesca Rudkin it will reach a wide range of kids, including some already inside youth justice facilities. &nbsp;
He says they're using trusted community organisations like Champions Initiative boxing group, Blue Light, and Tauranga-based Live for More.&nbsp;
Mitchell says wants to provide more funding down the track.&nbsp;
He says it's about providing the best role models, and getting more youth engaged in sport, which can transform lives. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Mark Mitchell: Sport and Police Minister on the $8 million funding injection for youth intervention through sport

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