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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
David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief says Iran has chosen a new Supreme Leader
Israel is launching a new wave of strikes in Tehran, which has been choked by smoke following attacks on its energy resources. Iran state-media says a new…
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on Health NZ directly employing all first-year trainees
A shake-up to GP trainee employment could make the pathway into general practice more appealing. Health New Zealand will now directly employ all first-year…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 9th of March 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares the latest on…
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Ryan Bridge: This country's fines make no sense
This country's fines make no sense. you can get$70 for parking a few minutes over in the wrong spot, $150 for driving in a bus lane at the wrong time, which is…
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Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on the 2026 Formula 1 season kicking off in Melbourne
The 2026 Formula 1 season is kicking off in Melbourne today. Homegrown racer Liam Lawson will be facing the Albert Park street circuit once again – the race…
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Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP on the outcome of the Parliamentary Select Committee into online safety, youth social media ban
There are claims a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety is rushing toward regulation without fully considering the consequences. A Select Committee is…
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Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on David Seymour's push to bolster medicinal cannabis production and exports in NZ
Other countries are using our medicinal cannabis products more than we are. ACT leader David Seymour says he's looking at further improvements to speed up…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Keir Starmer announcing the UK will send four fighter jets to Qatar
The UK Prime Minister has an uphill battle to convince the public his response to the war in Iran is the right one. Sir Keir Starmer has announced four extra…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 06 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 6th of March 2025, a parliamentary committee’s final report in online youth harm recommends a…
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Ryan Bridge: I don't mind paying the train tax
I don't mind paying the train tax in Auckland, even though I won't be using it. Rates are going up 7.9% next year. Which let's be honest, is like Woolworths…
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Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks Coach
The Dave Rennie era is upon the All Blacks. New Zealand Rugby announced his appointment as Head Coach yesterday, succeeding Scott Robertson in the role. His…
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Chair on the rise in the number of children in care suffering from abuse or neglect
Whanau Ora's Chair believes there's more focus on removing children from their families, rather than their safety further down the track. A critical report…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 5th of March 2025, Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks head coach, sports…
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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the acceleration of New Zealand’s export boom
New Zealand’s export boom is accelerating. New international trade figures show exports climbed to $29.2 billion in the December quarter - up $2.2 billion on a…
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Ryan Bridge: Cranes in the sky, not always a good sign in Auckland
You know how they say cranes in the sky is a good sign of growth? Well, not in Auckland. Not at Seascape. It’s meant to be this city, this country, tallest…
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Neil Mallon: Utilities Dispute Commissioner on the updated transparency rules for power companies
The Utilities Dispute service is welcoming changes to power rules. The Electricity Authority's new rules, which kick in from October 30, will force power…
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Aaron Hendry: Kickback co-founder and youth worker on the Government's boot camp program for youth offenders
There’s concern youth offending boot camps don't cater to the issues impacting children the most. Newstalk ZB understands the programme for young offenders is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 04 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, tourism total spend hit $46.6 billion in the year to March Tourism Minister Louise Upston shares…
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Lousie Upston: Tourism Minister on the latest Stats NZ tourism figures
There’s confidence tourism spending will soar even more. Stats NZ data shows tourism spending hit $46.6 billion in the year to March 2025, up 3.3%…
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Ryan Bridge: The oil price danger zone for inflation
If this is still going on in two or three weeks, lots of countries, including ours, will start to feel the pinch. Brent Crude Futures topped out at $85 a…
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Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University’s Director of International Affairs and National Security Expert on the conflict in the Middle East
Stability is continuing to erode across the Middle East with another day of large-scale combat. The White House advises its military attacks on Iran could last…
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John Battersby: Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies on the naval officers being charged for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui
The commander of naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui is facing a court martial —alongside two other officers— over its sinking off Samoa's coast in 2024. Charges laid…
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Phil Goff: Former Foreign Minister on the Government's stance on the conflict in the Middle East
The Prime Minister’s being accused of playing politics over Iran. Christopher Luxon says the Government will make a decision very shortly on whether to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 3rd of March 2025, New Haven University Director of International Affairs and National Security…
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Ryan Bridge: AI can't master all the jobs
There’s been a lot of chat about AI replacing jobs lately. And I get it, there are signs it’s happening. For certain roles, especially more junior ones, the…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses making KiwiSaver easier to access for rural workers
A barrier stopping rural workers from using KiwiSaver is being lifted. Farm workers, rural teachers, police and defence staff have been unable to make…
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David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief with the latest on US/Israel strikes on Iran
The Israeli Prime Minister says bombing in Iran could continue for days. Coordinated strikes with the US have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
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Ryan Bridge: The issues we care about
We have a new issues poll out this morning. It's from IPSOS. 1000 people. Was taken after Waitangi weekend. The numbers are bad for National, because they…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith, has the latest on US/Israel strikes on…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election
The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country. Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held…
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Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue
Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year. Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia…
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John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss
The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route. Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the…
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Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand
A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing. Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor on the Reserve Bank's push to increase cash
The Reserve Bank's proposal to set up more branches and ATMs has left one expert stunned. It's asking for public feedback on requiring banks to provide…
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Ōhakea Air Force based being greenlit as an alternative runway for commercial planes
The last piece of the puzzle for overnight air traffic control, with the Government opening up a new 24/7 alternative runway for commercial airlines. Funding's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Dairy NZ have unveiled their state of the dairy nation report, Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl…
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year
Dairy farmers are celebrating as the sector delivers a record year. Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report shows farmers produced an…
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Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?
There's a big puffy cloud of smoke hanging over the vaping versus cigarettes debate this week. It's all kicked off because the Government's handing out free…
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Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch
Liquor licensing mayhem for Christchurch bar owners as the opening of the new stadium nears. Super Rugby's Super Round games will be played at One NZ Stadium…
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Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap data breach
A former chair of Health New Zealand says a fix to issues within health data systems has likely been put off, after a possible hack of MediMap. The platform's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 25th of Feburary 2025, nurses at aged care facilities are going back to paper-based…
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Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal
New treatment options for melanoma are being described as the global gold standard. Pharmac's proposing to increase access to nivolumab and ipilimumab for…
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Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our data
This Government has made fast-track a buzzword. After yet another massive hack of private information on Sunday, it needs to put that buzzword into action and…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession
Former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson was fired and has been under…
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on Genesis Energy announcing a $400m capital raise
Long term benefits could justify the Crown pouring more money into Genesis Energy. The company's revealed a $400 million capital raise to up its investment in…
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Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the concerns air traffic controllers are getting poached
Airways New Zealand is pushing for the Civil Aviation Authority to lower the age New Zealanders can get an air traffic control licence amid worries our…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government’s forking out $200 million to keep its majority stake in Genesis Energy, Major…
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Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link
Police say they can't keep an ongoing presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link long term. The country's largest transport project is scheduled to open to…
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Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits
Kiwis are known around the world for their kindness. We open doors, we say please and thank you, we help out our neighbour. We leap in to help when help is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 23rd of Feburary 2025, The Government’s moving to give Police new powers to move on…
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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers
The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. They could…
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Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals
If I was asked whether I’d back Defence Force professionals over politicians on Defence protocols and training, I’d back the professionals every time. ACT and…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared…
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Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensitive information…
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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers
There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term. The trial allows visitors to enter New…
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Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland housing intensification
An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while. It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the Supercity from…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's been arrested and is in custody over alleged misconduct in public…
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Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?
I was driving through a street just out of Auckland’s CBD yesterday and saw all these apartments for sale. New buildings. Many looked empty. Loads of 'for…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%
An economist is pointing out a potential problem with the Reserve Bank’s economic forecast. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, has decided…