On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of September, the grocery commissioner says the sector has no meaningful competition and retail margins have increased. Grocery Action Group's Su Chetwin chats to Ryan about what it means and what to do from here.

The All Blacks and South Africa could be resuming full tours from 2026, and NZ Rugby say there won't be any changes to rules preventing Kiwis playing overseas from representing New Zealand. Former All Black Ian Jones joins the show.

One in five Kiwi retirees don't have enough savings to get them through the next year - that's according to the Financial Services Council. They also want a review into KiwiSaver to make sure New Zealanders are getting the most out of it. So, what needs to change? Simplicity Founder Sam Stubbs speaks to Ryan.

Mitch McCann has the latest on the U.S. election - new polls in battleground state are showing mixed results for both Harris and Trump.

Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge 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 for Thursday 5th of September, the grocery commissioner says the sector has no meaningful competition and retail margins have increased. Grocery Action Group's Su Chetwin chats to Ryan about what it means and what to do from here. 
The All Blacks and South Africa could be resuming full tours from 2026, and NZ Rugby say there won't be any changes to rules preventing Kiwis playing overseas from representing New Zealand. Former All Black Ian Jones joins the show. 
One in five Kiwi retirees don't have enough savings to get them through the next year - that's according to the Financial Services Council. They also want a review into KiwiSaver to make sure New Zealanders are getting the most out of it. So, what needs to change? Simplicity Founder Sam Stubbs speaks to Ryan. 
Mitch McCann has the latest on the U.S. election - new polls in battleground state are showing mixed results for both Harris and Trump. 
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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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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Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2024 

Over in the UK, Labour's leader was using private donations to pay for his wife's wardrobe.

She had personal shoppers, clothes and alterations for campaign events and after the campaign as well. Keir Starmer's wife, Victoria, was dressed to the nines, apparently.

It wasn't declared as a donation, but has now been declared as a donation.

David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has been wheeled out to explain it.

"In our country, there isn't a budget for the Prime Minister's clothes, or his wife's clothes. In some countries, there's a substantial budget. I've just come back from America, where there is a substantial budget to ensure that the US President and the First Lady, their appearance, can never be challenged."

I think we should publicly fund our leaders wardrobes. I'm just going to put it out there, I think we should.

It's important how we look on the world stage.

In the world of geopolitics and diplomacy you need to look good. You need to look sharp and you need to need to look smart.

We don't want to be looking like some crackpot banana republic when we're going to these events, do we?

I think it should be publicly funded, and the rules for politicians at the moment aren't really clear on on whether you are allowed to use your allowance for clothing or not.

I think just as a they're representing us, we need to look good.

I'm not against publicly funding their wardrobes.

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Over in the UK, Labour's leader was using private donations to pay for his wife's wardrobe.
She had personal shoppers, clothes and alterations for campaign events and after the campaign as well. Keir Starmer's wife, Victoria, was dressed to the nines, apparently.
It wasn't declared as a donation, but has now been declared as a donation. David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has been wheeled out to explain it.
"In our country, there isn't a budget for the Prime Minister's clothes, or his wife's clothes. In some countries, there's a substantial budget. I've just come back from America, where there is a substantial budget to ensure that the US President and the First Lady, their appearance, can never be challenged."
I think we should publicly fund our leaders wardrobes. I'm just going to put it out there, I think we should.
It's important how we look on the world stage.
In the world of geopolitics and diplomacy you need to look good. You need to look sharp and you need to need to look smart.
We don't want to be looking like some crackpot banana republic when we're going to these events, do we?
I think it should be publicly funded, and the rules for politicians at the moment aren't really clear on on whether you are allowed to use your allowance for clothing or not.
I think just as a they're representing us, we need to look good.
I'm not against publicly funding their wardrobes.
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Ryan Bridge: I'm not against publicly funding our politicians' wardrobes

Eight people have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to England in a rubber vessel.

It's the second deadly incident involving a migrant boat in the Channel in as many weeks.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey rescue services identified 60 people on the vessel. 

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Eight people have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to England in a rubber vessel.
It's the second deadly incident involving a migrant boat in the Channel in as many weeks.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey rescue services identified 60 people on the vessel. 
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on eight migrants dying after attempting to cross the English Channel from France

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The race ended behind a safety car after a collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez as they fought for third.

ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson recaps the race.

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The race ended behind a safety car after a collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez as they fought for third.
ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson recaps the race.
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