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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
Cathy Chalmers: Manurewa Attendance Service Lead Principal on the Government's new attendance services and targets
It's thought the roll out of David Seymour's new attendance services will make a difference. The Associate Education Minister's putting $140 million towards…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the latest in the Erin Patterson murder case
Australia's mushroom murder case will be heading back to court. Prosecutors have launched an appeal over the length of Erin Patterson's sentence. This follows…
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Dr Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on Health NZ ordering thousands more vapes to help smokers quit
A boost for the vaping industry as the Government asks for tenders for devices for long-time smokers. Health New Zealand's provided three thousand of the…
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Ryan Bridge: Complaining about councils, yet again
Just when you thought local council couldn’t get more absurd and extravagant, they’ve dreamt up a new way to not make decisions. To do less, with more…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 07 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 7th of October 2025 David Seymour's hitting the gas on school attendance targets, lead…
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Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on benefit changes for families under one roof
There are questions over how the Government will tackle the benefit serving multiple family members under one roof. From November next year, parents who earn…
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Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer on convictions for crimes by people on bail rise
Belief attitudes towards bail is a reflection of a global decline in law and order. Convictions for crimes carried out by someone on bail rose by almost…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 06 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 6th of October 2025, The Government’s cracking down on youth benefits, Former Welfare expert…
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Ryan Bridge: The power of protesting peacefully
Freedom is the thing I think we love the most about living in our country like ours: democratic, pretty liberal. We fight, to protest, we argue, we debate. But…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Australia clash
It’s the final round of the Rugby Championship this weekend. The All Blacks are taking on the Wallabies on Saturday night, in a sold-out Optus Stadium in…
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Brent Kleiss: NZ Pork CEO on the new requirements for pig farmers, whether they should be applied to imported pork
Producers want pork from abroad plated up with transparency. The Government's raising minimum spacing requirements to 13% while time in farrowing crates drops…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 3 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins appears to distance himself from Te Pati Māori
One of Māoridom's biggest movements has split with Te Pati Māori. Toitu Te Tiriti —which led the hikoi on Parliament last year— has voted to distance itself…
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Ryan Bridge: Are local elections a flop?
At what point do you say this local government election's a failure, a flop, not worth the paper it's written on? I think we're fast approaching that point…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on house prices rising 0.1% in September
Property values have ticked up again after a five-month fall. Cotality data shows property values in New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in September. Across the main…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the Government shutting down
US Federal Government workers are bracing for days without pay. Republican and Democrat lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on a spending bill. US…
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Liam Willis: Gut Cancer Foundation CEO pays tribute to Nigel Latta
The Gut Cancer Foundation says author and broadcaster Nigel Latta played a vital role in raising awareness of the disease. The high-profile clinical…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 02 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on sector disappointed with government's energy reform
Disappointment the Government's energy reforms haven't prioritised keeping electricity prices down. Changes include allowing Crown-controlled gentailers more…
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Ryan Bridge: We need to break away from coalition governments
Yesterday was MMP in action. It was exhibit A of a coalition government. Without a single party with a clear mandate, you end up with piecemeal positions. You…
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Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the decreasing wait times for mental health services
Faster access to primary and specialist mental health and addiction care is having a flow-on effect. The latest data shows nearly 84% of people are accessing…
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Linda Gradstein: CBS Jerusalem Correspondent on Trump's proposed peace deal for Gaza
All eyes are on Hamas as Donald Trump gives it three or four days to respond to his proposed peace plan. The deal would end the war, see hostages returned…
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Ryan Bridge: We need more than agriculture to be successful
There’s nothing quite like watching a well-thought-out strategy come together and work. And hats off to South Korea this morning — they’re absolutely smashing…
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Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks expected energy sector reforms
The energy sector's hopeful that Government reforms will be bold, and address their concerns. Energy Minister Simon Watts is expected to announce reforms…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 01 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the report looking at the Reserve Bank's handling of Covid inflation
The Reserve Bank has been learning lessons from its handling of the Covid pandemic. Chief Economist Paul Conway says they now have a deeper understanding of…
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Darryl August: Institute of Building Surveyors President on the new earthquake-prone building standards
Some building owners may decide it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to new earthquake standards. The Government's eased regulations which will see…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 30 September 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30 September. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Ryan Bridge: We need long term thinking for our health system
Health has always been a portfolio MPs never want a bar of. You never win. Endless fights with the unions. People waiting for surgery. Constant pressure to…
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Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair talks improving statistics from the health system
Belief improvements are being made in the health system, but they don't show the full story. Quarterly data shows improvements around cancer treatment access…
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Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on concerns funding for prisons about to dry out
Our Corrections Minister says services in prisons are improving, despite concerns around staff shortages An extra 98-million-dollars from this year’s Budget…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 29 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 29th of September 2025, there's concern prison funding is drying up, Corrections Minister Mark…
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Ryan Bridge: Putin's game of chicken
Putin’s playing a game of chicken with the Europeans and Europeans are the chickens. NATO’s so far done nothing but talk about these fighter jets and drones…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Australia
The All Blacks have got to perform in this weekend’s Eden Park test. They’re set to face Australia in the wake of their worst-ever defeat just 12 days ago…
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Elizabeth Heeg: Forestry Owners' Association CEO on the food and fibre sector's call for tertiary reform
A push for more work-based learning, to give food and fibre employers greater input on training. Key players like Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Federated Farmers…
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the sentencing of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy claims his court case is politically motivated. He's been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Friday 26th of September 2025, Fonterra’s delivered one of its best results ever, Federated…
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra's profit
Dairy farmers remain mindful of the chance of more tough times ahead. Fonterra's confirmed a final farmgate milk price of $10.16 for the past season, with…
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Francesca Rudkin: Parents, you're up
Yesterday, PPTA members —secondary school teachers— voted to make addressing online extremism an official policy, and are now pushing for Government action…
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Doug King: Sports Injury Research Specialist on the new portable brain scanner to detect concussions
New Zealand will have first use of the world's first portable brain scanner that could change how concussion is diagnosed for rugby players – but will it work…
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Cameron Bagrie: Economist on Anna Breman being appointed the new Reserve Bank Governor
The new Reserve Bank Governor seems to tick all the boxes. Dr Anna Breman has been announced as the next Governor, taking over from Christian Hawkesby in…
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Phil Goff: Former Auckland Mayor on Auckland council housing density decision
Auckland Council's new density plan won't see fewer houses zoned, but will change where they're allowed. The council's Policy and Planning Committee voted 18-5…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday 25th of September 2025, Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts on the…
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Francesca Rudkin: Good news for Auckland Council
It was a big day at Auckland Council yesterday, and I think a good day. The Policy and Planning Committee met for most of yesterday to thrash out the future of…
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Roger Patridge: NZ Initiative Co-founder and Chair on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom Survey
A grim outlook from business leaders. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are less optimistic about the economy than they…
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Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to reverse the ban on card surcharges
A view that small businesses may suffer and not be able to survive if the Government's surcharge ban comes into play. Commerce Minister Scott Simpson announced…
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Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association boss on new Holidays Act changes
Changes to the Holidays Act have been welcomed by businesses as long overdue. The new system will include accrual for sick and annual leave. The Government…
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Francesca Rudkin: Trump's Autism comments are unhelpful
I didn’t really want to touch on this yesterday. I really hoped the story about President Trump coming out and declaring that pregnant mothers taking…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 24th of September 2025, The Government’s overhauling the Holidays Act, Marisa Bidois…
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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act
Businesses are hopeful an overhaul of the Holidays Act will give them clearer leave guidelines. The Workplace Minister will announcing a change to the 2003 Act…
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Andy Higgs: Digital Identity NZ Executive Director on potential concerns with the digital drivers licences
A tech expert says there's good reason to be sceptical about digital identifications. Digital Services Minister Judith Collins says driver licences could soon…
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on Education minister orders more classrooms to help struggling tradies
Belief the Government's half-a-billion dollar investment to infrastructure will boost the construction sector. Both projects involve upgrades and maintenance…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Tuesday 23rd of September 2025, The long-awaited overhaul of the Holiday's act will be announced…
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Francesca Rudkin: My take on digital drivers licenses
On its own, you wonder what’s the point of moving in this direction when we have perfectly good drivers licences in our back pockets. But it’s not really about…
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister comments on $100million medical infrastructure boost
A $100million dollar boost is being put towards upgrading clinical spaces and key infrastructure, at hospitals across the country. Health Minister Simeon…
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Gavin Gray: European correspondent discusses disruptive cyber attacks on European airports
Cyber incidents continue to cause chaos across major European airports. Dublin, Berlin, Brussels and London's Heathrow are thought to be experiencing cyber…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin, Monday 22nd of September Full Show Podcast 2025, The Government's spending $100 million of cash from the budget on…
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Chris Tennent-Brown: ASB Senior Wealth Economist on investor confidence dropping to the lowest level since Covid
New Zealand investor confidence has dropped to its lowest level since Covid. ASB's latest survey shows sentiment is weakest in the lower North Island and among…
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Francesca Rudkin: The Government's providing Band-Aid solutions to healthcare
Yesterday Health Minister Simeon Brown announced $100 million has been allocated for hospital maintenance and refurbishment. It will fund 21 upgrades around…
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Rikki Swannell: Sky Sport Commentator ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash between the Black Ferns and Canada
The Black Ferns have made it to the semi-finals. After handily defeating South Africa in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final, they’re now set to face the…