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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
Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac considering funding two new blood cancer treatments
Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics. Pharmac will consider funding…
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Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals
Questions around why action wasn't taken sooner following a fatal dog attack in Northland. 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by three dogs on Tuesday as…
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Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth
So the OCR decision was largely as expected yesterday, but what the Reserve Bank made very clear is where they think growth will come from. As we’ve spoken…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 19th of Feburary 2025, RBNZ Governor Anna Breman held the OCR at 2.25%, Independent…
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Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the National Infrastructure Plan
Praise for the Infrastructure Commission's 30 year plan. It lays out 16 recommendations for the next three decades, including prioritising hospital investment…
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Bernie Sugrue: Baking Industry Association President on the price of bread rising 60%
Some reassurance a jump in bread prices isn't major as food price inflation rises sharply. Latest Stats NZ data shows the rate's risen from 4% a month ago to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR
We'll learn today where the new Reserve Bank Governor sees the OCR heading. The central bank's expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25%…
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Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?
The answer depends on whether you can afford it. Congestion charging is coming and that'll add to the cost if you need to drive for work. This is only a…
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Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy announcing a capital raise
A bittersweet result for Contact Energy’s shareholders. The energy company released their half-year results yesterday, recording a 44% rise in net profit. But…
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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland
The business events sector's working to bump up our international multi-day conferences, which are currently lagging behind domestic bookings. A Business…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The government’s ordered an independent review over what happened at Wellington Water’s Moa…
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Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the inquiry into Moa Point Treatment Plant
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says everyone is now in the hands of central Government, as an inquiry is announced into the catastrophic failure at the Moa…
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Ryan Bridge: Beware the insatiable beast that is the State
It's like a hungry child screaming for more food, even though you've just fed them dinner and pudding. Across the Tasman, Jim Chalmers, the Aussie Treasurer is…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Eden Park being allowed to up 22 concerts a year
Hopes new events settings coming to Eden Park stadium will bring more foot traffic through Auckland's city-centre. The stadium will be allowed to host up to 12…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 16th of Feburary 2025, The Government's allowing Eden Park to host 22 concerts a year, on any…
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Ryan Bridge: Yes, sport is dangerous
Full credit to Tom Slingsby at the Aussies on their victory over the weekend. It obviously didn’t hurt that the Black Foils and Burling, and the French…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 13th of Feburary 2025, The Government says Kainga Ora has exceeded savings targets…
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Nick Hill: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive on Sail GP returning to Auckland's waterfront
All eyes are on Auckland's waterfront this weekend - as Sail GP returns. Thirteen teams on foiling catamarans will race around the Waitematā Harbour tomorrow…
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Ryan Bridge: Don't go to the movies with the lights on
You know how everyone complains the lights at supermarkets are too bright? People reckon they do it on purpose.... it's a trick to make you awake and alert, no…
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Tim Ward: Abandoned Brewery Founder and Director on the call to freeze the draught beer excise tax
Draught beer excise tax has been frozen in Australia and there are calls for the same to be done here. The goal is to relieve some pressure on local pubs. It…
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Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on stabilising property profits and
New Zealand homeowners are holding onto their properties for the longest period yet. A report by Cotality NZ reveals the median hold period for profitable…
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Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on RBNZ Covid response inquiry
Signs of fatigue with another review of the country's Covid-19 response now in the works. Finance Minister Nicola Willis new inquiry looks at the Reserve…
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Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on the Inquiry launched to look at RBNZ Covid response
Signs of fatigue - with another review of the country's Covid-19 response now in the works. Finance Minister Nicola Willis new inquiry looks at the Reserve…
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Ryan Bridge: Protecting children starts in the home
The brutal death of that poor wee boy Malachi is a disgrace. It's heartbreaking to think an adult could be so cruel to young child. Malachi was beaten…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 12th of Feburary 2025, The Government's launching an inquiry into how the Reserve Bank acted…
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Mike Pearse: UK Correspondent on the UK Labour Party and the upcoming byelection
More turmoil could be waiting in the wings for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He won't be standing down in the wake of his press secretary and chief of staff…
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Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on Winston Peters' criticism of the India FTA
Foreign Minister Winston Peters' politicking around the India free trade agreement is nothing new. There's been weeks of back and forth within the coalition…
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Harvey Kaye: US Critical Materials Executive Director on the increasing pressure to strike deals for critical minerals
Critical minerals are starting to be wielded as a geopolitical weapon. The Trump administration's ramping up pressure on allies to strike a deal in order to…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled
There’s no evidence retail crime has fallen, despite claims the Government’s Retail Crime Advisory Group delivered more change than ever before. The Justice…
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Ryan Bridge: Cut spending, don't levy
Labour's getting flak, especially in Auckland, for their capital gains tax. Rightly so. But National's approach, as is usually the case with centre-right…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 11th of Feburary 2025, Todd McClay's confirmed the FTA with india will not allow the…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government's proposed LNG import facility
A promise of certainty and hopes of cheaper power prices with a facility to import liquefied natural gas. The Government’s confirmed it will build a liquefied…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the Government's signs a new standards agreement with Australia
More consistency across the Tasman in the standards for goods and services could reduce administrative burdens and free up business capacity. A new agreement…
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Ryan Bridge: The Taranaki LNG terminal is a good idea, depending on who you ask
This Government's running into similar problems Jacinda's one did on energy - they're getting too much 'official' advice and reports. The problem when you ask…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 10th of Feburary 2025, The Government's given the all clear to build an LNG import facility…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 9 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer's chief of staff quitting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit - claiming he's responsible for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Morgan…
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Ryan Bridge: A debate on interest rates
I was having a good old debate with a mate at the weekend about interest rates. We're of the age where, mortgages are a thing. In Auckland, quote a bog and…
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Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO on the potential closure of its Westport-Wellington service
Westport’s only air link could be cut within months. Originair won’t guarantee its Westport-Wellington service beyond May after failing to secure Government…
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Sam O'Brien: Wellington Eastern Ward Councillor on the Moa Point sewage leak
A Wellington City Councillor says he's frustrated to see yet another example of the capital's water infrastructure failing. Heavy rain flooded the city's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 5th of Feburary 2025, unemployment’s jumped to a 10-year high of 5.4%, EMA Head of…
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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on unemployment
New Zealand's economic recovery could be more of a crawl, or a climb, than a bounce. The job market remains tough, with unemployment now at a ten-year high…
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Ryan Bridge: Happy Waitangi Day!
You’ll probably see and hear a bit of argy-bargy up North today as the politicians get welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds. If you’ve never been up there, it’s…
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Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on the changes to the drivers licensing system
A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror. After passing the restricted licence test…
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Tai Nelson: Soljans Estate vineyard manager on the struggle with grape overproduction
Growers are counting the cost as drinking habits change. Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last year after…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will hold steady at 5.3%
The economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit. Stats NZ is providing its latest employment…
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Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Peter Mandelson quitting the House of Lords
The British Prime Minster says Lord Mandelson has let the country down as he quits the House of Lords. UK Police are now investigating allegations that…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 4th of February 2025, the government's scrapping full drivers license tests, Mark…
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Ryan Bridge: Australia's economy is a warning of what's to come
The inflation thief might be gone but it lurks in the corner and if you’re not careful, it happily leaps out and steals your wages. Last week we spoke about…
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David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies
Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies. A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet…
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Fabian Yukich: New Zealand Winegrowers Chair on the alcohol licensing restrictions for events
Nelson's Mayor has kicked off a conversation about whether alcohol licensing laws are too strict. Nick Smith was unable to buy a bottle of wine at the Ready to…
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Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the new school reporting system
Principals are looking to see more detail on the Government's new standardised school reports. The nationally consistent assessments in reading, writing, and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 3rd of Feburary 2025, school report cards are getting a government makeover, Secondary…
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Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with nonsense on mining
The same crowd who moan and complain when we don't have enough cash to upgrade schools or pay teachers and nurses more are the same lot who throw eggs at Crown…
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Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on bodies recovered from the Mount landslide
The families of the six victims caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide will begin heading home - with all bodies now recovered from the site. They'll have one…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 2nd of February 2025, changes to ADHD prescriptions have officially kicked in, Gen Pro Chair…
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Ryan Bridge: FTA'S need to be done
Those opposing our FTA with India have got be guilty of economic treason, don't they? We're a small trading nation with lots of food, and world markets who…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the fragile economic recovery
A view that increased employment will be the key to our economic bounce back. Infometrics says there's worrying indicators which show economic momentum is…
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Darryl Lew: West Coast Regional Council CEO on the efforts to make insurance more competitive as AA stops offering new policies
West Coast officials are working to make the insurance market more competitive so Westporters can continue to insure their homes. AA Insurance has temporarily…