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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
Ellie Hooper: Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead on the government's u-turn on the fisheries act
Greenpeace says the Government’s partial backdown on controversial fishing rule changes don't go far enough. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has U-turned on a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 26th of March 2025, Associate Transport Minister James Meager tells Ryan what the government…
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Ryan Bridge: Why's the world so hectic at the moment?
Everyone keeps asking why the world feels so hectic at the moment. If life were a movie, they'd call it One Battle After Another. Winston Peters, Judith…
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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Reserve Bank Governor's speech about fuel prices and the impact on inflation
It’s believed businesses will hold off on hiking prices for as long as possible as rising fuel prices risk pushing inflation up. Reserve Bank Governor Anna…
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Will Foley: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor on McCain's plans to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant
Disbelief in Hawke's Bay as another major food producer prepares to cut back. McCain's confirmed it plans close its Hastings vegetable processing plant early…
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Ricardo Menéndez March: Green Party Social Development Spokesperson on the government's fuel relief package
There are concerns over the Government's fuel relief package missing benefit-dependent households. It's unveiled a temporary $50 weekly tax credit for about…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 March 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25 March. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Ryan Bridge: How much does $50 for some families cost the rest of us?
That’s the real question we should be asking ourselves this morning. Remember, the Government’s running a deficit. A structural one. They spend more than they…
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Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on NZ Cricket backing NZ20, Dion Nash resigning from the board
NZ20 has triumphed, but the administration disaster at New Zealand Cricket continues. Former Black Cap Dion Nash —understood to have been against the local…
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John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on the company's jump in profits, potential impact of the war
Fonterra's confident it will be able to make the best of bad global circumstances. The dairy giant has reported a 2.8% lift in first-half net profit to $750…
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis
Calls for New Zealanders to remain level-headed at the pump as the Government moves to improve our fuel supply. It's changing fuel specifications so importers…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 24th of March 2025, the Government's announced its first change to help us from running out…
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Ryan Bridge: Don't expect a lolly scramble from the Government
Anyone expecting a lolly scramble from the Government today is going to be disappointed. At best, one or two old Werther's Originals. As we’ve been talking…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on naval base intruders and Iran missile threats to London and Paris
A Romanian woman and Iranian man have been arrested after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane Naval Base in Scotland. And, a UK minister says Israel's claims…
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Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive on the Government investing in EV chargers
Optimism the Government's electric vehicle charger investment will benefit Kiwis. More than 52-million-dollars is being spent to more than double chargers…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 23rd of May 2025, The government wants to double ev charging points via interest-free loans…
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Ryan Bridge: Watch out Luxon, Winston's coming for you
Winston's driving a dump truck through Luxon's political strategy. Luxon‘s strategy is to let his ministers do the talking. He says his strength is picking his…
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Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the fuel regulations that could be relaxed to help mitigate the fuel crisis
Allowing less pure fuel into the country could shore up supply. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has asked fuel importers what specifications could be relaxed to…
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Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the three-decade surge in ultra-processed food consumption in New Zealand
A three-decade surge in how much unhealthy food we eat. New research from Auckland University, published in the Globalisation and Health journal, shows New…
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Matt Gault: ANZ Senior Economist on the Q4 GDP result
Yesterday’s “disappointing” GDP data gives the Reserve Bank more scope to delay a hike to the Official Cash Rate, ANZ senior economist Matthew Gault says. The…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 20th of March 2025, the government's acknowledged a "big shift" in the government's messaging…
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Ryan Bridge: Is Joe Kent this week’s voice of reason?
Is Joe Kent this week’s voice of reason? Is he the guy speaking truth in the fog of war? He spoke to Tucker Carlson, and the podcast is worth a listen. He’s a…
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Simon Laurent: NZ Association of Migration and Investment Chair on the impact of Government immigration law reform on asylum seekers
Changes to refugee law could put asylum seekers at risk. Under proposed Government reforms, immigration officials would be able to consider crimes committed by…
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Irene King: Aviation Industry Commentator on the Westport to Wellington flight link being unsustainable
An aviation expert believes the chances of a Westport to Wellington route returning in the future are slim. Westport is on the brink of losing its only direct…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 19th of March 2025, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold shares his forecast for GDP data out…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on GDP data
Westpac's chief economist is still holding out hope New Zealand will weather financial headwinds from the Iran war. Stats NZ's releasing data for the December…
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Ryan Bridge: Why today’s GDP number is not irrelevant
Old, yes. Backward looking, by its nature, but not irrelevant. We’re tipped to grow around 0.3%-0.4% for Q4 2025. It would mark, barring any surprises, the…
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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on food costs reaching 4.5%, Treasury's worst case scenario for inflation
BNZ’s chief economist Mike Jones says Treasury’s previous worst-case inflation forecast for this year of 3.7% is probably too conservative. Annual food costs…
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Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director on the need to work to retain Chinese international students
China remains vital to our education sector, but the market is shifting. A new NZ China Council report shows Chinese students make up about a third of revenue…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Wednesday the 18th of March, Beef mince and Steak are driving the latest spike in food prices, BNZ…
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Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's plan to double the use of geothermal energy by 2040
Mercury Energy believes geothermal has a huge role to play in the future of the country's electricity industry. The Government's released a strategy on how to…
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Miles Hurrell resigning as Fonterra CEO
Hopes that whoever takes the reins at Fonterra can continue the current CEO's good work. Miles Hurrell will leave the company in six months to ensure a smooth…
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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed changes to alcohol laws
A view the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws is a needed re-balance for licence-holders. The Bill would only let people object to a premise's…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on worst case scenario for NZ economy from Iran War
Treasury has released numbers on the potential fallout for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war. It estimates that under a worst‑case scenario — a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March 2025, ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks the "worst case scenario" for…
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Ryan Bridge: Nicola Willis is right not to splash the cash
A 1pm presser and Covid‑style alert levels. This fuel price spike is bringing back bad memories from those dark days of lockdown. But a few facts help put…
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David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief says Trump wants help opening the Strait of Hormuz
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump called on the UK, China, France, Japan, South Korea and others to send ships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open -…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 16th of March 2025, we get the latest on the Iran War as it enters its third week. Donald…
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Ryan Bridge: Labour shouldn't automatically back the Unions
Last week ended with a bizarre situation where Labour effectively came out against a pay rise for teachers. They did this because that’s what the unions…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food price growth, and whether Iran war will have an impact
Concerns the Middle East conflict will make rising grocery prices worse. The Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index finds suppliers…
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Andrew Tuck: Homegrown CEO on the festival's return to Hamilton, this year's lineup
Hamilton's welcoming the Homegrown Music Festival back to the city where it all began. Organisers announced last year the festival would leave Wellington after…
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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO says declining gas supplies could accelerate the shift to cleaner and cheaper energy
An electrification advocate says the rising price and falling supply of gas may not be a bad thing in the long-term. PwC research —commissioned by Gas Industry…
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Terry Collins: AA Fuel Spokesperson weighs in on rationing fuel as oil prices spike
New Zealand is still a long way off from car-less days, AA fuel spokesman Terry Collins predicts. Government ministers yesterday were receiving advice on…
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Ryan Bridge: You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone
We're learning a few hard truths this week and the old saying rings true - you don't know what you've got 'til its gone. Parties on the left and the right all…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 13th of March 2025, the Government could consider car-less days to help with fuel security, AA…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby on the potential of Tana Umaga joining the All Blacks coaching team
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is a contender to be named as one of Dave Rennie’s assistant coaches, possibly on defence. The Moana Pasifika mentor would…
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Ginny Andersen: Labour's Education Spokesperson on the Government offering non-union teachers a pay increase
Labour's new education spokesperson says giving non-unionised educators pay increases will divide teachers further. Boards can now make individual employment…
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David Hadfield: Process Vegetables New Zealand Chair on Wattie's plan to axe the production of frozen vegetables
The impact of the Heinz Wattie's restructure won't be felt by growers straight away. The company plans to shut three manufacturing facilitates in Auckland…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Labour's new education spokesperson Ginny Anderson shares her thoughts on non-union teachers…
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Ryan Bridge: Teachers deserve a pay rise
I can't see what the problem is with teachers getting a pay rise. If that sounds weird, it's because it's the union complaining. The union that's always saying…
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Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO calls for government support as jet fuel prices rise
The Government's under pressure to act to ensure airlines can continue operating. Air New Zealand's raised fares due to rising jet fuel costs, increasing…
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Matthew Hague: Lawyer who represented vaccine mandate opponents on the outcome of the Covid Inquiry
A lawyer who represented opponents of vaccine mandates says the real test of the Covid inquiry is whether the country learns from its mistakes. The second…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 March 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 March. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on house prices the most affordable they've been in a decade, outside of Covid
Movement in housing affordability could spell good news for first home buyers. Cotality NZ's Housing Affordability report for Quarter 4 2025 shows the national…
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Ryan Bridge: Where in the world is Nikhil Ravishankar?
You've got to feel a bit for the Air New Zealand boss. If ever there was a poisoned chalice, he's drinking from it. He's glugging it back. Drowning in it…
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Chris Roberts: Private Surgical Hospitals Association CEO on the report finding the private health sector has the capacity to ease the burden on public health
New research highlights a need to send more public health procedures to the private system. Westpac's latest healthcare report shows New Zealand currently…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East
“Enormous” swings in the price of oil are making it very difficult to gauge the severity of the shock to markets from the Iran war, ANZ chief economist Sharon…
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Andrew England: Financial Times Middle East Editor explains who Mojtaba Khamenei is
Little is known about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, but he’s likely to continue his father’s “hardline, hostile attitude” toward the US, Israel…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner shares her thoughts on how the New Zealand economy will react…
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Ryan Bridge: On oil shock, people want more self-reliance
The war in Iran is not a shocking event in the sense that we knew it was coming. Trump has been not so much hinting, but sounding a fog horn for months. As…