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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
Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor on the cost of the Government's Local Water Done Well plan
Doubts ratepayers will be any better off under the Government's Local Water Done Well plan. The Department of Internal Affairs says councils face nearly…
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Ryan Bridge: Labour should pay attention to the housing market
The housing market is once again in the driver's seat for the economy, but it's not heading in the direction we're used to. Yes, a recovery is underway. But…
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Jennifer Andrews: Oyster Property Group spokesperson talks retailers' expectations for Black Friday
A retail frenzy is expected today as shoppers take advantage of Black Friday sales. Data from PriceMe shows nearly 40% of Kiwis are planning to take advantage…
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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the inquiry into Tom Phillips' time on the run with his children
A youth protection advocate says it's entirely appropriate to look deeper into Tom Phillips' children's four years on the run. The saga ended when he died in a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 28 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 28th of November 2025, Judith Collins has ordered a public inquiry into the Tom Phillips case…
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Patrick Morgan: Cycling Action Spokesperson on the Government considering moving e-scooters onto bike lanes
A push to get more bike lanes as the Government eyes up moving e-scooters onto them from pathways. ACC statistics show there were more than 2,100 claims for…
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Ryan Bridge: Our country deserves more than an economic recovery
The RBNZ update this week again made the point that yes, the economy's in bounce back mode. We'll grow 2.5% next year, they reckon. But this country needs more…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy
The Finance Minister believes the country is in a position to grow. The Reserve Bank believes the economy has now turned a corner after last month's…
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Grant McCallum: Northland MP on the class action lawsuit against Transpower for the 2024 power outage
Encouragement for any Northlander who feels hard done by from the region-wide power outages last year to explore legal avenues. Local businesses are taking…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on alternative plan to the surcharge ban
The Auckland Business Chamber believes a a surcharge cap is a reasonable compromise to an otherwise unfair rule. In July, the Government announced its plan to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 27 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 27th of October 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan to talk on the final OCR…
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Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday
So what do we know today that we didn't know yesterday after the big show from the Reserve Bank? Well not much, really. The cut was expected - it was already…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the final Official Cash Rate announcement of 2025
Another cut to the Official Cash Rate is expected today but it could be the last for a long time. The Reserve Bank's reviewing the OCR at 2pm. Most economists…
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Hilary Calvert: Otago Regional Council Chair on the Government's proposal to scrap regional councils
A lot of roles could be facing the axe as the Government looks to scrap regional councils. The Government's proposing replacing them with boards made up of…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the government's new maths curriculum shows positive results in just 12 weeks
Hopes a nationwide maths pilot can continue to deliver results. The $40 million Government programme targeted 1,500 Year 7 and 8 students needing extra…
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Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond useful
I'm part of the generation that grew up pre-cell phones. Gifts were usually clothing you needed. Toys were chatter rings, marbles, maybe a skate board. There…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 26th of November 2025, The Government's committed to abolishing all 11 regional councils…
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Sophie Wolland: Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager on New Zealand wasting 1.2 million tonnes of food a year
A rise in bulk buying may be contributing to New Zealand's food waste. A report commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment reveals more than 1.2 million…
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Association CEO on the introduction of mandatory home warranties
A construction sector voice says mandatory home warranties are well overdue. The Government's announced plans to require warranties for new homes three storeys…
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Enid Ratahi-Pryor: Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust Chief Executive on govt announcing where Social Investment Fund cash will go
A Bay of Plenty trust says new investment will help more families address harm before authorities have to step in. The Social Investment Fund's putting $50…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 25th of November 2025, The Government's announced a new building rule designed to protect…
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Ryan Bridge: Will rate caps actually work?
This rates cap, how's it actually going to work. I had Luxon on my Herald show yesterday, an announcement's coming in the next few weeks. But ask any Mayor…
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Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert says Kiwisaver election pledge doesn't go far enough
A banking expert is picking apart National's 'piecemeal' Kiwisaver election pledge, saying it doesn't go far enough. The party's promising to lift default…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, National promises to lift the default kiwisaver rate to 12% by 2032 if elected again next year…
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Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Head on the trucking industry wanting NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles
The trucking industry wants NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles, after an Auckland operator was jailed for manslaughter. Ashik Ali kept his…
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Ryan Bridge: Political wannabe's come from unions
Unions charge like wounded bulls for their services. And they claim they're in it for the workers. They care about workers' pay and conditions so much, they're…
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Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black previews the All Blacks v Wales clash
The All Blacks playing stocks have been refreshed for the final test of the year against Wales on Sunday morning. Only captain and lock Scott Barrett and…
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Denis O'Reilly: Community Advocate and Black Power member on the gang patch ban, cartels
A lifetime Black Power member is warning of a larger threat on the anniversary of the gang patch ban. Today marks one year since the law was changed to give…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 21 November 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 November. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River family member says police have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges
Hopes that those responsible for the Pike River mine disaster will finally be held accountable. Police believe they have sufficient evidence to prosecute…
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Ryan Bridge: Can we rule out a NZ First/Labour coalition?
Can you trust Winston Peters not go with Labour next year? No you can’t. He hasn’t ruled it out. Despite National scoring a higher party vote in 2017, he went…
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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Chair on the new Cook Strait ferry plans
Ferry Holdings' Chairman says he's more confident in the new Cook Strait ferry plans than the ditched iRex project. The Government's officially signed a…
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Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College Principal on the Education Review Office report on the phone ban in schools
Students getting around a school phone ban could be chatting with family members. An Education Review Office report shows three-quarters of secondary school…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 20th of November 2025, New Cook Strait ferries are set to arrive in 2029, Ferry Holdings…
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Dame Sue Bagshaw: Otago University Senior Clinical Lecturer on the government banning puberty blockers
One of the country's top youth health experts says puberty blockers have been safely used in New Zealand for 20 years. No child or young person experiencing…
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Ryan Bridge: Are we on the cusp of an economic turn around?
We've got a bunch of new economic numbers this morning. The recovery is underway. Finally. We've had false dawns before, so I'm not overcooking this, but…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of November 2025, a new report from Business NZ projects a shortfall of at least…
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Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on the Government's business start up grant
A small business advocate says a Government grant must do more than throw money at a problem. The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business start up grant has…
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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report
A warning our major political parties need to display more bipartisan planning so we don't buckle to a dwindling population and economic growth. Business NZ's…
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Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the concerns that more than half of apprentices aren't finishing their training
There are concerns over the fact that more than half of trainees aren't completing their apprenticeships. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds is…
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Andrew Dickens: Should authors be punished for using AI?
There’s controversy in the Ockham Book Awards as two books by notable authors are withdrawn from competition because their covers were created using AI…
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Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association CEO on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashed import emission charges
The struggling car industry is looking forward to some much needed relief. The Government's confirmed its slashing charges on importers who don't meet carbon…
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Steve Watt: Police Association President on the beginning of phase three of the Mental Health Callout Changes programme
The police union is confident the health sector can pick up the remainder of mental health callouts. Now there's new guidance to determine if Police are needed…
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Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington Uber Driver on the Supreme Court ruling that four drivers are employees, not contractors
Uber drivers are rejoicing over their employment status being finalised with a legal win in the Supreme Court. Four drivers have won their battle against Uber…
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Lesley Yeomans: Australia correspondent on the recall of coloured play-sand products
The recall of coloured play-sand products - potentially contaminated with asbestos - is continuing to cause disruption on both sides of the Tasman. A recall…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 18th of November 2025, The Government’s having another go at the clean car standard, Imported…
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Andrew Dickens: The new Wellington traffic plan is a monster
So the latest plan to fix central Wellington traffic has been released for consultation, and it’s a monster. There’s a couple of tunnels. A new one at the…
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Kate Acland: Beef & Lamb New Zealand Chair on Trump's reversing tariffs
The New Zealand beef sector's set to save some dosh, with the removal of the additional 15-percent tariff on our beef. US President Donald Trump's reversed his…
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Ryan Bridge: What Kiwis think of a CGT
Couple of things from this morning's poll on CGT. Basically, we're evenly split. As many of us are in favour of Labour's plan as are against it. The results…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland shares her thoughts on the US dropping tarrifs on more than $2…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the All Blacks v England clash
The All Blacks have their captain back as they prepare to face England at Twickenham on Sunday morning. The English haven’t beaten the All Blacks at the…
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Astrid Jorgensen: Australian vocalist and conductor on pub choir, NZ tour
Pub Choir – it's the new phenomenon taking the internet by storm. It was created by Astrid Jorgensen, a vocalist and conductor who brought her skills to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 14 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 14th of November 2025, Labour says it will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill in their…
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Duncan Webb: Labour Regulation Spokesperson on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading at Parliament
Labour says the new Regulatory Standards bill unfairly tilts the playing field. Act's controversial bill has passed its third reading at Parliament despite…
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Ryan Bridge: Another dodgy story from Corrections
This prison escape story is fishy as hell. And in the week of cover ups and ass-covering, this walks, talks, and quacks like another one. On Friday last week…
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Max Whitehead: Employment expert on Andrew Coster's future in the public service
An employment expert says the Public Service Commission must undergo due process in its handling of Andrew Coster. A scathing IPCA report's found the former…
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Lynette Dunn: Mahurangi Oyster Farmers' Association Chair on the million dollar payout from Watercare for sewage spill in the river
North Auckland oyster farmers believe a million dollar payout from Watercare isn't enough to cover their reputational loss. A power surge at the Warkworth pump…
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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the proposed restructure of Fire and Emergency NZ
It's feared Fire and Emergency's proposed restructure will leave New Zealanders less safe. It's expected to impact about 700 roles, with a net loss of 140. No…
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Mitch McCann: US correspondent on emails claiming Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein
The White House says released emails claiming Donald Trump spent hours with a victim of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein create a fake narrative. The House…
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Ryan Bridge: We need economic headroom
I've seen a lot of commentary in the past few days about our government debt position. We're up over 40% of GDP - that's doubled on pre-Covid. There are those…