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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 BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 24th of October 2025, the mega strikes have been and gone, Deputy Prime Minister and Associate…
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Ryan Bridge: What was the point of the mega strikes?
So 100,000 workers went on strike. Now what? The cost to settle these claims will run into the billions. Easily. 1979 was the last time we a strike this big. A…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President says the striking teachers are more than happy to talk to govt.
Unions say the mega-strikes today - are not just about them. Tens of thousands of workers across health and education are stopping work in their fight for…
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Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive Director discusses rebate expansion to games industry.
Labour plans to expand rebate for game development industry. Labour says that, if re-elected, they will expand the game development rebate, which gives Kiwi…
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Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on more children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care
More children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care. The agency's annual report reveals 530 children in care experienced harm in the year ending in March…
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Ryan Bridge: How do we possibly save for retirement?
Massey Uni releases these numbers each year. They tell you how much you might need to retirement. In the city... two people in a house... want to live…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 23rd of October 2025, an estimated 100,000 teachers, nurses, dentists and medical staff are…
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Tom Bennion: Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar challenges Government's changes to seabed laws
A Māori rights lawyer is not buying the Government's explanation for a change to foreshore and seabed laws. It says amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas…
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Gavin Grey: UK/Europe Correspondent on Nicolas Sarkozy becoming the first French ex-president to go to jail
Nicolas Sarkozy's become the first French ex-president to go to jail. He's started a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money…
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Ryan Bridge: Confidence is key in politics
It was always going to be a risky strategy but it's backfiring quite badly for Labour. The two-year policy drought is over. Then heavens have open. And a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 22nd of October 2025, The Foreshore and Seabed Amendment Bill has passed into law, maori…
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James Smith: National Road Carriers Policy manager comments on $1.2billion road infrastructure investment
Consistency is key to the success of crucial roads, which are next on the Government's construction hit list. It's funnelling nearly 1.2 billion into 17…
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Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on Labour's Future Fund
Belief that small businesses are the backbone of New Zealand but are under-served in current Government schemes. Labour has pledged to launch a Future Fund -…
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Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on rates caps
A rates cap is one of those policies that immediately sounds appealing. Look no further than yesterday’s CPI number. It’s one of your top three inflation…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 21 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 21st of October 2025, the Government's set aside a combined total of $1.2 billion to get key…
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Shane Jones: Resource minister attempts to attract mining companies, says he won't surrender to 'woke-ism'
Shane Jones is determined to use his voice to attract mining investors to our shores - no matter the next election outcome. The Resources Minister and…
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Gavin Grey: UK/ Europe Correspondent on Louvre Museum heist
The hunt continues for the thieves who stole priceless jewels in a heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The world's most famous art gallery is closed after a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 20th of October 2025, inflation data comes out this morning, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley…
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Ryan Bridge: The climate change message from the Government
Don’t expect a handout. That’s basically the message to homeowners hoping the Government will swoop in and buyout houses after the next big cyclone. Watts is…
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts
Economic consultancy Infometrics says the impacts of the latest OCR cut probably won't be felt until mid to late next year - by which point the economy will be…
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Bill Hodge: Retired Law Professor talks the issues with name suppression rules in our justice system
New Zealand's suppression laws are back in the spotlight. This comes after the Mowbray family called out those on TikTok who placed Mat Mowbray at the centre…
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Ryan Bridge: We've been reminded our present day politicians aren't up to much
It's hard listening to all the tributes for Jim Bolger and not feeling like we're being short-changed by our current crop of leaders. A few short generations…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 17th of October 2025, retired law professor Bill Hodge tells Ryan the Mowbray family has a point…
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Ben Lamm: Colossal Bioscience Chief Executive discusses plans to bring back the Moa from extinction
A Texas biotech firm is forging ahead with plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from extinction. The Colossal Bioscience team is working on the…
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Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive says Airports Association is not to blame for increase in fare prices
The Airports Association is defending itself after airlines blame their charges, for spikes in airfares. An international airport group says New Zealand’s…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on a new report reckons taxpayers are getting a raw deal on state housing
Kainga Ora's large-scale ownership of state houses may not be the most effective way to provide housing help to Kiwis. A report by The New Zealand Initiative…
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Ryan Bridge: Do our trading partners care about our climate goals?
This idea that our trading partners will somehow punish us for lacking ambition in climate change doesn’t pass the sniff test. Yes, there are some provisions…
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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Gerry Brownlee's plan to crack down on Parliamentary standards
Support for a crackdown on dress codes and behaviour in Parliament. Speaker Gerry Brownlee's cracking down on rules in the House following what he sees as…
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Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate Principal on the ERO report showing improvement in Maths and English
Improved relationships between teachers and students are being credited as just as important as the Government's curriculum changes. New Education Review…
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Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on cafes continuing to see the profits squeezed
Cafes are continuing to see their profits squeezed. Sales in the hospitality sector have increased 1.4% in the past year according to just-released figures…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 15 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 15th of October 2025, The speaker's set out plans to crack down on standards after Oriini…
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Ryan Bridge: A warning for Chris Hipkins
There’s a warning for Hipkins as he plots higher taxes for Kiwi businesses, investors, and savers - it comes from across the ditch. Albanese’s been having…
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Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio says there is still more work to be done for peace in the Middle East
A peace summit is now underway in Egypt following the release of Israeli and Palestinian hostages. The summit was attended by US President Donald Trump, who…
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on tourism
A growing range of international visitor markets means New Zealand's on track to beat pre-Covid tourism numbers. Overseas arrivals reached 92% of pre-pandemic…
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Ryan Bridge: The state of the housing market
I've got some numbers for this morning. QV House Price Index for September quarter: guess what? Going backwards. Auckland leading the fall. Homes are worth an…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 14 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of October 2025, Donald Trump has arrived in Egypt for a peace summit, Matt Terrill…
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Nick Clark: Senior fellow at The New Zealand Initiative comments on low voter turnout for local elections
Roughly 70% of Kiwis did not vote in the recent local elections. It's shaping up to be the worst voter turnout in 36 years, with only 23% of Aucklanders voting…
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Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb NZ Chair talks changes in methane reduction targets
Beef and Lamb's declaring methane target cuts, great news for New Zealand. The Government's reducing targets to 14 to 24-percent below 2017 levels. That's…
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Newstalk ZB Reporters round up the local election results
New Zealanders have voted against steep rates rises in the local elections. Auckland's Wayne Brown and Christchurch's Phil Mauger have both been re-elected…
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Ryan Bridge: The silence was deafening in our local elections
If the Coalition was looking for an endorsement of its rates cap idea, it got one over the weekend. Of the 18 councils that hit ratepayers with double-digit…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 13 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the new meth contamination laws
Property investors are celebrating new methamphetamine contamination laws coming in next year. Properties with meth residue exceeding 15 micrograms per…
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David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief gives an update on the Gaza peace deal
The road to peace in Gaza is not without its obstacles, despite a major breakthrough. Israel's security cabinet's meeting to vote on implementing the first…
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Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the insurer's growing deficit
The ACC Minister's confident the insurer's growing deficit is on track to be brought under control. The scheme's recorded a net deficit of $1.5 billion…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 10th of October 2025, Donald Trump says the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal has been…
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Ryan Bridge: Why I think Trump won't win the Nobel Peace prize
In a few hours we'll know who's won the Nobel Peace Prize. It's the world's most prestigious award, and Trump wants it really, really badly. Every year since…
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Sam Ackerman: Sport commentator rejects international concerns over R360
The discourse surrounding the R360 League is growing increasingly heated. The rugby unions of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, Ireland, Scotland…
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the OCR falling to 2.5%, inflation
The Reserve Bank's cut the OCR 50-basis-points to 2.5%, despite acknowledging inflation is above or almost above where they'd like it. Finance Minister Nicola…
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Andrea Beryl: Save Clean New Zealand Spokesperson on the proposed freedom camping bylaw in the Queenstown Lakes District
Locals are raising eyebrows at the camping areas selected within a proposed freedom camping bylaw that goes before council this week. The Queenstown Lakes…
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Nick Harper: US correspondent on James Comey pleading not guilty to federal charges
Former FBI director James Comey is standing by his innocence after being targeted by US President Donald Trump. Comey was indicted last month and made his…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 9th of October 2025, Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds thinks the Reserve Bank is…
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Ryan Bridge: We need clarity for disabled teenagers on the benefit
This story about sick or disabled teenagers getting the benefit doesn’t make any sense. The Government wants to cut the dole for teenagers whose parents earn…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on student protests and antisemitism
Kier Starmer has urged students not to protest on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that they aren't…
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John Maynard: Postal Workers Union critical of NZ Post service reduction
The Government has signed off changes that let NZ Post cut back to just two delivery days a week in towns and three in rural areas. Postal Workers Union…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA talks rising attendance numbers from ERO
More students now think it's important to attend school everyday. A new Education Review Office report shows students are taking school more seriously than…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the OCR
Economists say a 25 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate could be the Reserve Bank's most strategic option. The central bank will announce its latest…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 08 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday October 8th 2025, ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner shares her thoughts on what will happen…
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Ryan Bridge: Is the work of activists making a difference?
Regular listeners will know, when it comes to free speech, I'm into it. How else do we get smarter but to debate ideas, put them through the ringer, shout and…
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Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the Commerce Commission's decision to rule out an airport regulation inquiry
Satisfaction on both sides over the Commerce Commission's decision regarding Air New Zealand's airport cost concerns. The Commission's announced it won't…