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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
Rebekah Armstrong: Head of Advocacy and Justice on National and Labour teaming up on modern slavery bill
World Vision is welcoming the new bill around fighting modern slavery. The new bill, co-sponsored by National and Labour, will require large businesses to make…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 30th of January 2025, AA insurance has announced they will not be accepting any new insurance…
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Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with privacy breaches
This week we've heard about another privacy breach. We don't tell strangers on the street everything about ourselves but for some reason, when a business does…
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Jagruiti Dave: US Correspondent on the increased tensions between the US and Iran, Trump's latest threats
The US and Iran are trading threats, with the President warning a massive naval armada is moving towards the country. Donald Trump says time's running out for…
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Mark Quinn: Ambulance Association National Secretary on the rising number of calls for ambulances
A struggle to secure GP visits could be playing a role in skyrocketing calls for ambulances. National ambulance data shows there's been a 30% increase in 111…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 29th of January 2025, new numbers show Labour's "fees free" wasn't all that it was supposed to…
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Ryan Bridge: What was the point in Fees Free?
Reading this story this morning about Fees Free, you've got to wonder how the policy got through the boffins in Wellington. It has, by all accounts, failed to…
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Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA Vice President on Labour’s fees-free university scheme
Cost barriers continue to keep disadvantaged students out of university. Of the 26 thousand students who went straight from Year 13 into study in 2024, just…
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Mike Pearse: Europe Correspondent on the historic trade deal between India and the European Union
India and the European Union have announced what's been named 'the mother of all trade deals'. The landmark agreement will allow the free trade of goods across…
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Laura McClure: ACT MP says the Broadcasting Standards Authority should be dissolved
An ACT MP wants the Broadcasting Standards Authority to be abolished as the watchdog seeks more power. The authority has been asking for law reform for about…
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Briony Hogg: Marsden Books Karaori Owner expects 35% revenue hit as a result of NZ Post closures
A Wellington bookstore owner is expecting a 35% loss in revenue following the closure of their NZ Post counter - and says she’s “devastated” for affected…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28 January. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the enquiries on the Mt Maunganui landslide
A view there's no harm in having Tauranga Council review the Mount Maunganui disaster alongside the Government inquiry. A Rāhui's now in place over parts of…
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Ryan Bridge: We're getting a Free Trade Agreement with India
New Zealand is going to sign this free trade deal with India. The massive boost we got and still enjoy from Phil Goff’s signing of the China FTA is still very…
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Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy COO on the report finding that shifting electricity use to off-peak hours could save billions
More flexible electricity use could save the country billions of dollars. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's new report finds about 18 hundred…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the heatwave in southern Australia
While New Zealand's been stuck under grey skies for a lot of this summer, things are heating up across the ditch. Temperatures are expected to reach the high…
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Jason Miles: Principals' Federation President on the low number of teachers wanting to become principals
There’s a belief the Government and experienced principals need to step up to secure the future of the profession. A recent New Zealand Council for Educational…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 27th of January 2025, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young has left the board of the…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on why she quit the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime
Turmoil within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime - with three of the five members resigning in recent weeks. It includes Michael Bell…
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Ryan Bridge: We're all flocking for gold
Have you seen how much gold is worth lately? Yesterday it hit another new record - US$5000 an ounce. It’s up 60% on last year. If you watch this stuff closely…
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Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP praises council for work on landslide inquiry
An inquiry is underway to review the build up to Thursday's landslide at Mount Maunganui. Tauranga MP Sam Uffindel told Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Bridge that the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 26th of January 2025, Hundreds of people gathered at a sunset vigil at Blake Park, to…
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Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leaver's Trust Founder on Gloriavale's school remaining open
Yet another push for the Government to intervene and shut Gloriavale's school down for good. The school’s licence was due to expire on Friday, but the Ministry…
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Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise
Question: Who wants a pay rise? Who deserves a pay rise? Simple question, easy answer. Answer: Everybody and most kiwis. By and large we’re hard workers and…
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Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's plan to improve costs and reduce its deficit
An ACC lawyer believes the crown entities new plan to improve costs completely misses what the Accident Compensation Act is about. Its new plan's been released…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on the inflation rate ahead of the CPI update
Travel costs are keeping inflation higher for longer than the Reserve Bank would probably like. Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at 10.45. Three…
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Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor shares the latest on the Mount Maunganui landslide
Mt Maunganui's community is stepping up to help families and first responders a day after a landslide drove through a campground and hot pools. The Herald…
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Andrew Dickens: Warbirds over Wānaka is just about planes
So yesterday the Otago Daily Times ran an article about the thoughts of Grant Kitto, a former Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) worker. Grant…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has the latest on the rescue mission at the Mount Maunganui…
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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the general election being set for November 7th
A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set November 7th as…
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Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor on Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland
US President Donald Trump's delivered his two cents on the state of Europe, as tariff threats over the Greenland issue loom. Trump's spoken at the World…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum saying he…
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on demand for construction workers increasing
Builders across the country are starting to feel the benefits of the rise of employment opportunities. SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows a drop of 0.3%…
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Andrew Dickens: I'm impressed with Mark Carney
I am becoming even more impressed with Mark Carney as time goes on. I said that yesterday on the radio and got a text that Carney is just Trudeau but without…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Chinese mega-embassy in London getting approved
Opposition leaders in the UK are concerned following through with plans for a giant Chinese Embassy in London. The UK Government's approved the mega embassy…
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Bridgette Thornley: Problem Gambling Foundation Clinical Director on the calls for tougher gambling regulations
Calls are growing for tougher gambling regulations to prevent relapse. New AUT research shows one in four gamblers who recover from harmful gambling slip back…
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Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Law Lecturer on the Inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children
An inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children will analyse if New Zealand met its obligations under international law. The four year…
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John Tookey: Professor of Construction Management at AUT on Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm
Fletcher Building's calling time on its construction arm after a difficult few years. It's signed a sale deal with French multi-national Vinci Construction…
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Andrew Dickens: When are we getting an election?
It might be today that the Government announces the date of the election. Some have called for an early election. They argue that the job to fix us up needs…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 21st of January 2025, the Tom Phillips inquiry is underway today, Senior Lecturer at…
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Mike Renfree: Raglan Chocolate Head Maker on the impact of fluctuating cocoa bean prices
As prices for everyone's favourite sweet treat soar, chocolate makers are searching to find cheaper alternatives. A Rabobank report reveals manufacturers are…
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Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the retirement age and superannuation funding
A superannuation expert suggests the Government looks across the ditch for ways to maintain the retirement age. The Prime Minister took the opposite stance…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 20th of December 2025, Christopher Luxon says a lift in the retirement age inevitable…
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Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals Council Chair on teacher shortages
Schools hit by staffing shortages are being forced to adapt as vacancies climb nationwide. Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12% more…
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Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on Luxon's State of the Nation speech
Election Year is off and running with Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation address. We should know the election date later this week. What we do know is the…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive questions extent of economic relief ahead of State of the Nation speech
The business sector will want to know how the Government will support them - as the Prime Minister prepares for his State of the Nation speech. Chris Luxon…
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Gavin Grey: European correspondent discusses growing tension around Trump's demands for Greenland
Europe may be on the cusp of implementing a never-before-used law, to turn up the heat on the United States. President Donald Trump's announced increasing…
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Peter Shepherd: Auckland University Professor of Molecular Medicine on Pharmac funding weight loss drugs
Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded in New Zealand. One in three people over the age of 15 are classified as…
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Andrew Dickens: Auckland Transport needs to get it together
On Friday just before most of us came back to work Auckland Transport announced that public transport fares on the rise from February 1st. They’re going up by…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 19th of January 2025, Christopher Luxon is set to deliver his State of the Nation speech…
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - My prediction for the 2026 election
Like it or not, next year's big dance in politics will ultimately be decided by the few, not the many. Most MMP elections have been. Minnows hold the keys to…
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - We shouldn't have to work for the government
Do you know what's really starts to rub me the wrong way? It's governments telling us to do more things. This morning, we've got the government coming out with…
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - The Gen Z stare
I went out for lunch to a café the other day and our table was served by a couple of waiters who all seemed to have a similar vibe about them. They just. Did…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the growing rate of violence in schools
Teachers say they're struggling to deal with increasing violent incidents due to a lack of learning support. New data shows 12,300 students have been…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the investment into training teachers to spot misogyny and radicalism early
The UK is looking to tackle radicalisation and extreme misogyny early. Millions of pounds will be invested into schools to train teachers to spot signs of…
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Liz Gordon: Education researcher on the cancellation of Gloriavale school's licence
It's thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding a new school. The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of December 2025, The economy’s rebounded into 1.1% growth in the September…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on GDP growth
An economist says the economy has some forward motion. Stats NZ data shows a 1.1% GDP increase in the September quarter. Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie…
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Francesca Rudkin: GDP growth is welcome before Christmas
“Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas”, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated in the…
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Dave Tilton: Parallaxx CEO on the road cone tipline ending six months early
It's thought there are few silver linings to come from the Government's road cone hotline. The pilot, which encouraged the public to report excessive cone use…