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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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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- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on Government letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for common conditions
Pharmacists appear ready for an increased workload under a proposed expansion of services. The Government's considering letting pharmacists prescribe funded…
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Ryan Bridge: Congratulations to the redheads
A special good morning to all the redheads listening. There's some new Harvard research that's come out about human evolution and it mentions you. I'll get to…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the division between economists over whether the Reserve Bank should raise the OCR
Economists are divided over how fast the Reserve Bank should raise the Official Cash Rate. ANZ has already picked three consecutive hikes in July, September…
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Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on the changes to medicinal cannabis licenses
An industry expert is welcoming changes to medicinal cannabis licences, but wants the industry given a greater push. Cannabis flower exports increased from 49…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 15 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 15th of April 2025, tourism’s roaring back now sitting at 92% of pre-covid levels, Mat Woods…
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Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown & Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO on Tourism numbers are still looking up
Queenstown's asking for a bed-tax as tourist numbers roar back. Stats NZ data shows the country's now at 92% of pre-Covid levels, with February visits up more…
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Ryan Bridge: The Nats will eventually back a bed tax
Tourism Minister Louise Upston is getting advice from officials on a bed tax. Christopher Luxon told us that last week. They're not being explicit about it…
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Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on the funding and expanding of cancer infusion treatment
The Cancer Society says widening access to cancer infusion treatment is a win for rural communities. The Health Minister announced $210 million from Budget…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing illicit tobacco black market in New Zealand
Retail NZ is warning time's running out to counter a tobacco black market crisis. The group's released a new report detailing the rise in illicit tobacco…
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Henry Olsen: American Pollster on Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iranian ports, ceasefire negotiations
United States President Donald Trump may have to resort to bombing Iran again, according to an American columnist and pollster. Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge…
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Ryan Bridge: Religious leaders' messages work better without politics
Trump's at war with the Pope again, this time over Iran. Last time it was over Gaza. Usually the pontiff is a bit more low-key, just praying and kissing babies…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 14 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of April 2025, A US blockade of Iran's ports is underway in the strait of Hormuz, American…
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Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu
Emergency Management Minister, Mark Mitchell, says Cyclone Vaianu could've been much worse - and Kiwis prepared well. Gisborne and some other East Coast…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 13th of April 2025, Former CIA Intelligence Officer Glenn Carle shares his thoughts on the US…
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Ryan Bridge: Did we over hype Cyclone Vaianau?
The storm for the most of the North Island was a fizzer. The TV news struggled to find pictures of anything actually happening other than a few trees down and…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Russian submarines allegedly carrying out a covert operation in British waters
The UK wants to know why three Russian submarines have apparently been examining the country's vital underwater cables and pipelines. British Defence Secretary…
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Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Senior Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel, Lebanon, peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered officials to hold talks with Lebanon, but rejects any reports of a ceasefire there. He says Israel's…
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Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council Chief Executive on some ECE centres not meeting required standards
Early childhood centres are lifting their game, with fewer falling below quality standards. Education Review Office monitoring shows 47% of standalone services…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 10 April. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Ryan Bridge: Energy security will be hot this election
Energy security is shaping up to be the hottest item on this year's election agenda, and with good reason. Ask any business who's about to renew an energy…
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Malcolm Nance: Former US Navy Senior Chief on the ceasefire between the US and Iran
The ceasefire with Iran has to hold, according to an intelligence foreign policy analyst, otherwise the entire global economy will collapse. The reduction in…
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Glen Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the exponential increase in seized drugs at the border
Drug traffickers have their eyes on New Zealand as Customs deals with a massive influx in border seizures. A Cabinet paper shows the volume of intercepted…
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Mark Wilkshire: The Co-operative Bank CEO on RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.25 percent
The Reserve Bank expects inflation to spike this quarter but says it's still too early to say by how much. The central bank's opted to keep the Official Cash…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 9th of April 2025, Iran and the US have agreed on a two week ceasefire, Intelligence, Foreign…
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Ryan Bridge: This ceasefire, can we celebrate yet?
Should we welcome a ceasefire? Yes, of course. Should we count on it holding? No, of course not. The Iranians now control a strait they didn’t control before…
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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director says Ministers should be responsible for appointing public agency leaders
A think tank's warning the way we appoint public agency leaders is hindering the Government from governing. The New Zealand Initiative says consecutive…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of first OCR announcement since Iran war began
The Reserve Bank is expected to play it safe today as it releases the first Official Cash Rate since the Iran war began. Economists predict it'll remain at…
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Dan Sabbagh: The Guardian's defence and security editor on Trump warning 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran doesn't make a deal
Donald Trump's rhetoric is becoming more violent as he issues a grave threat toward Iran. The US President says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' unless…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 08 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 8th of April 2025, the Reserve Bank will deliver it's first OCR since operation epic fury…
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Ryan Bridge: This war in Iran has been a total balls-up from Trump
Let's talk about the elephant in the room: this war in Iran has been a total balls-up from Trump. He's cried wolf three times on his ultimatums. He's said one…
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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on the Tour of Flanders cycle event, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Wellington Phoenix Women
Andrew Alderson joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the sporting news from the Easter weekend. On the agenda was the railway-crossing incident at the Tour of…
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Kate Fisher: Feature Story News Correspondent on the situation in Iran
Donald Trump says almost nothing is off limits as he threatens to obliterate Iranian civil infrastructure. The US President's demanding Tehran reopen the…
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Ryan Bridge: Should we be preparing to go to war?
An interesting article in the Herald yesterday about army training at Waiouru. The troops are singing from the same song sheet as Winston and Judith in terms…
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Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA President on Concern more Kiwis will move overseas as graduate roles decline in the public sector
Students are worried the fight for jobs is getting even harder as public sector roles dry up. There were just over 485 graduate roles in November 2023, down to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 07 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 7th of April 2025, Feature Story News Correspondent Kate Fisher shares the latest from…
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Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the pay rise for Fire and Emergency's board members
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…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 April 2026
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…
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Haritina Mogoșanu: Astrobiology Network Executive Director on NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years
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…
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Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on Luxon's reshuffle
The American President's doing a live presser today on his war. The Australian Prime Minister's just wrapped a live address to the nation on the oil shock. And…
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Richard Hills: Auckland Councillor on the Government watering down the Auckland housing intensification plan
An Auckland councillor says people shouldn't read too much into yet another change to Auckland's density plan. The Government revised the Super-city's minimum…
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Phil Goff: Former Foreign Affairs Minister on the meeting between Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
There are hopes thawing our frosty relationship with the Cook Islands shouldn't be too tough for the Foreign Minister. Winston Peters is meeting Prime Minister…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock
All signs are pointing towards inflation going up - as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet. ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey…
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Ryan Bridge: Bureaucrats shouldn't get work from home flexibility
Remember the outrage over bureaucrats working for home, even though Covid was a distant memory? The Government came in and said they should all pack their…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 01 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 1st of April 2025, Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff shares his thoughts on Winston…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the economic forecasts around GDP and economic growth
Banks' forecasts of an economic contraction in the second quarter are probably right, independent economist Cameron Bagrie says. ASB’s revised outlook shows…
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on construction and manufacturing jobs declining by 8%
Construction and manufacturing workers are out the door, with more opportunities in other industries or abroad. Stats NZ finds the overall number of filled…
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Madi Keay: General Manager of Kidney Health NZ on concerns dialysis is underfunded in NZ
Concerns life-saving kidney care is underfunded across New Zealand. Dialysis - a vital treatment for thousands - can take hours, with some patients travelling…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 31 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 31st of March 2025, Ryan talks to Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie about the nerves facing…
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Ryan Bridge: The CRL has to hit the ground running and forget its transitional timetable
As far as conditions go ahead of a grand opening, you couldn’t do much better than a petrol price spike for the City Rail Link. Construction and testing will…
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Jamie Cleine: NZ First West Coast Tasman candidate and former Buller Mayor hopes for positive response to mining policy
The Former Buller Mayor turned New Zealand First candidate thinks the party's mining policy will win over West Coast voters. The party's policy will see 50% of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 30th of March 2025, Ryan asks Minister for Regulation and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on…
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David Seymour: Regulation Minister on red tape impacting fuel resilience, rumours LNG Terminal will be put on ice
David Seymour is hunting for red tape to cut in an effort to stretch New Zealand’s fuel stocks further. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regulation…
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Ryan Bridge: There's still too much uncertainty around mining
New Zealand First’s mining policy hits all the right notes but ultimately is not worth the paper it’s written on. I’ll tell you why. On the whole, Kiwis don’t…
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James Hollings: Massey University Journalism Programme Lead and former news editor on the documentary about the disappearance of Tom Phillips screening on Netflix
It's been revealed the documentary on the disappearance of Tom Phillips will screen on Netflix. He and his children were missing for four years, and the saga…
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Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the new dedicated cruise terminal opening in Auckland next year
A new cruise terminal in downtown Auckland is set to be a game changer. The large terminal precinct is part of a $200 million “big ships” development project…
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Dr Deborah Powell: Apex National Secretary on the potential shortage of medical supplies
A union for scientists says its vital New Zealand's keeps some extra helium on hand to ensure cancer scanning treatment can continue at full capacity. Health…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 27th of March 2025, The Government's getting advice on a potential helium shortage which is…
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Ryan Bridge: Once again Trump rains on the parade of our economic recovery
For the second year in a row, Donald Trump has rained on the parade of our economic recovery. The economists this week have been beavering away, updating the…
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James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the jet fuel situation. Jetstar cutting NZ flights
Rising jet fuel prices are continuing to cause flight cancellations, but the Government is confident we still have steady supply coming into the country…
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Nicki Sutherland: Electricity Engineer Association CEO on the report finding the energy sector is understaffed
There are calls to power up the energy sector's workforce so it doesn't short-circuit. A report by two industry groups —Energy Resources Aotearoa and the…