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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
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the Q3 GDP announcement
One of the major banks is predicting some of the best quarterly GDP figures in years. Stats NZ is releasing the economic figures for the three months ending…
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Sara Chatwin: Mindworks psychologist on self-inflicted deaths of young people reveal flaws in the suicide prevention system
The self-inflicted deaths of six Northland young people reveals dangerous flaws in our suicide prevention system. An inquiry by Northland Coroner Tania…
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Andrew Dickens: Politicians do anything to get votes
I’m still in slack mouthed shock at Barbara Edmonds' performance on this programme yesterday. After the release of the Government’s books showing we’re still…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday the 18th of December 2025, it's the final GDP for the year, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly…
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government combining ministries into the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport
A transport voice says there's some sense to the Government's new mega-Ministry idea. It wants to abolish the environment, housing and urban development, and…
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the state of the Government's books
Labour believes it's more financially responsible than the current Government following the release of Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. It's…
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Julie Haggie: Transparency International NZ CEO on South Auckland local body election overturned
A belief whistleblowers are vital to exposing voting failures after a South Auckland local body election was overturned. Judge Richard McIlraith ruled…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 17th of December 2025, The Government's books are worse than expected, with the…
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Andrew Dickens: We're all feeling the pinch, especially the Government
Well, ladies and gentlemen, we’re broke. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows we’re still in debt and the debt is getting bigger. So, we’re broke…
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Julie-Anne Kincade: NZ Law Association Vice President on the increase in complaints against lawyers
Lawyers say they can't pinpoint the reason there's been an increase in complaints. The Law Society's annual report reveals more clients are raising their…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update
We’ll get a clearer picture of the Government’s spending plans heading into an election year this afternoon. Treasury’s releasing the Half Year Economic and…
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John Battersby: Massey University Defence Studies Professor on the Bondi beach terror attack
A deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach is feeding speculation of potential intelligence errors. Two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 December 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16 December. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Andrew Dickens: The aftermath of Bondi
Yesterday was a sad, morose day reflecting on the Jewish deaths and their horror, made worse by a never-ending stream of video coverage from every angle. Never…
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Steve Watt: Police Association President on the roadside drug testing roll out begins
Today marks the beginning of road side drug testing - starting exclusively in the Wellington District. The scheme's pilot will see police conducting random…
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Andrew Dickens: What we need to learn from the Bondi attack
After Bondi It now seems obvious that antisemitism is out the gate. Particularly in Australia with a large population who hail from the middle east, but…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 15 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 15th of December 2025, Police begin roadside drug testing from today, Police Association…
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Karl Vasau: Rowandale Primary School Principal on the rejection of the Government's latest pay offer
Primary school principals are doubling down on their call for a better pay offer. Principals belonging to the NZEI union have rejected the Government's latest…
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Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on the global increase in milk production
Swings and roundabouts for the dairy sector, with prices set to weaken. Research by Rabobank suggests overall global production peaked last quarter, and this…
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Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand Chief Executive, Local Water Done Well to cost $9 billion more than previously estimated
Costs to fix our water infrastructure are increasing as we get a better picture of its current state. Every council has now submitted their plan under the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 12th of December 2025, primary school principals have rejected the government's latest pay…
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Andrew Dickens: Why should America check my socials?
I don’t want to ask what America is thinking, but what are they thinking? As more details of their social media information requests to enter the States came…
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Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the latest net migration figures
Could the worst of the brain drain be over? Though migration remains low year-on-year, provisional figures show that net migration for October was up 7% on…
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Nicola Coom: Cancer Society National CEO on the results of the State of Cancer report for 2025
There are areas for improvement in how we prevent cancer, with the number of new cases expected to jump in the next two decades. The Cancer Control Agency's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday the 11th of December 2025, Parliament's education and workforce committee has dropped its…
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Parmjeet Parmar: Act Education and Workforce Committee representative on its interim report into online harm
ACT says New Zealand isn’t ready to follow Australia with a youth social media ban. An interim report from Parliament's education committee suggests we…
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Andrew Dickens: We deserve our summer break
The story that keeps getting my goat this week has been the accusation that New Zealanders take too many holidays over the Christmas-January period. It’s…
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Bruce Weir: Urban planner and strategic development expert on the RMA reforms
An urban planner's giving the proposed Resource Management Act a big thumbs up, calling the reforms awesome and fantastic. The Government's confirmed the…
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Patrick Usmar: AUT Communications Professor on Australia's social media ban
Australia's pioneering social media ban is casting ripples around the world. The new law sets a mandatory age limit of 16 or older for accounts on platforms…
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Joe Williams: Employment Lawyer on the Supreme Court's ruling on disabled family carers
A Supreme Court decision has finally settled the long-running battle over whether family carers should be paid. The ruling —brought by parents Christine…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 10th of December 2025, the government's announced it's replacement of the RMA…
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Andrew Dickens: Good luck with the social media ban Australia
So today is the day the Australians lead the world with a social media ban for people under 16. Good luck with that. The kids who still want to be online will…
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Tony Philp: Hurricanes Interim CEO on the change of leadership at the club
The Hurricanes have revealed a $2 million loss is projected for the current financial year, after announcing a new leadership structure. Local developer…
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Mark Patterson: Rural Communities Minister on the export deal for wool particles to Japan
The Rural Communities Minister believes a new wool deal will take the sector to a whole new level. It's a significant milestone for the country's wool sector…
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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers RMA Reform Spokesperson on RMA reform
Farmers are hoping an RMA shake-up will deliver a faster, cheaper consenting system. The Government's today announcing significant changes to consenting as…
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Andrew Dickens: Finally we deal with RMA reform
For as long as I’ve been in talk radio, I’ve been talking to people about RMA reform - and I’ve been in talk radio since 1996. The Resource Management Act was…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 9th of December 2025, the Government's announcing a major shake up to the Resource…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 08 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of December 2025, Andrew Coster has made explosive claims in an interview with Q&A…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a person arrested after a string of pepper spray attacks at Heathrow Airport
One person's been arrested after a string of pepper spray attacks at London's Heathrow Airport. Twenty-one people suffered injuries, with five needing hospital…
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Andrew Dickens: What I make of Andrew Coster's bold claims
What to make of the Andrew Coster interview on Q and A yesterday Firstly why did he do it. Obviously he felt he had been thrown under the bus by Judith…
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Pip Tinning: Secondary school Deputy Principal on teachers accepting the Government's pay offer
80% of trained secondary teachers will have a base salary of more than $100 thousand from late next month. PPTA members have voted to accept a collective…
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Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the Government rejecting the Climate Change Commission's recommendations
The Climate Change Minister says we're still at the table for the Paris Agreement, despite the targets being challenging. The Coalition rejected all three…
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Michelle Palmer: Retirement Villages Association Executive Director on the amendment of the Retirement Villages Act 2003
The Retirement Villages Association is calling out the Government for issuing a double whammy against the sector. Newly announced Retirement Villages Act 2003…
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Vincent McAviney: UK/Europe Correspondent on the inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess
The family of a British woman who was killed by a nerve agent smuggled into the UK have spoken out following an inquiry into her death. 44-year-old Dawn…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 December 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 December. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Ryan Bridge: That's a wrap for the year
This is my last day on Early Edition for 2025. I’ll be on Drive for a few weeks from Monday and while I won’t lie, I’m looking forward to few sleep-ins before…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the opening of the Sylvia Park Ikea
Shoppers are travelling from around the country to witness today's Ikea launch. The mega-retailer will start trading at 11am but the car park will open at…
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David Higgins: Duco Events Promoter on the first live show at the new Christchurch One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha
All the stars have aligned for the first concert at Christchurch's new stadium. Six60 and Synthony will open the music calendar at One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 04 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 4th of December 2025, Andrew Coster's resigned with immediate effect employment lawyer…
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Ryan Bridge: Is Coster really sorry?
Andrew Coster's three weeks of silence and negotiating speaks volumes about the sincerity of the apology delivered yesterday. If you really felt that way, if…
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Eric Thompson: Herald Motorsport Correspondent on Liam Lawson locking in his seat with Racing Bulls
A pivotal year ahead for Liam Lawson after confirmation his seat is safe in Formula 1 in 2026. Red Bull has confirmed Lawson will retain his spot in Racing…
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Steve Watt: Police Association President on Richard Chambers setting 2026 policing targets
The Police Association says when it comes to new policing targets, the devil will be in yet-to-be-confirmed detail. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has…
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Ryan Bridge: How was a former Covid response lead able to steal $1.8 million?
This story should shock everybody, but it won't. Sadly. The headline? Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs. From us…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 3rd of December 2025, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has set new 2026 targets to…
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Prue Daly: NZICC General Manager on the Convention Centre set to open in February of 2026
SkyCity's pulling together the final touches on its colossal International Convention Centre ahead of its February 11th opening. A large fire in 2019, when the…
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David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Annual State of Home Ownership Index
There are doubts the proportion of homeowners in New Zealand will grow significantly anytime soon. Kiwibank's Annual State of Home Ownership Index finds 57% of…
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Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the government progressing with rate caps
Agreement from Wellington's Mayor over council rates needing to be kept in check. The Government's proposing to cap rates increases at 4% a year, with only…
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Ryan Bridge: Rate caps are happening, but will they work?
This rates cap is popular politics, no doubt, and local government needs a good kick in the pants. But does a 2-4% band simply mean we're going to pay more in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the government's announced a rates cap for councils, Wellington City Council Mayor Andrew Little…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 01 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 2025, Labour’s pledging to offer low-interest loans for doctors and nurse practitioners to set…