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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.
Episodes
- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the number of people breaching electronically monitored bail
The Corrections Minister says the Government has helped reduce the number of people breaching electronically monitored bail. There were 832 cases of absconding…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the GDP falling 0.9%
Surprise across the board with the latest sharp drop in GDP. Our economy's contracted 0.9% in the June quarter - a worse outcome than any economists had been…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 19th of September 2025 GDP fell 0.9% in the last quarter, ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith shares…
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Ryan Bridge: The waiting game continues for the economy
Has Nicola Willis failed on growth in her year of growth? So far, yes. We’ve gone nowhere in six months - Q2 basically wiped out Q1. Should she resign? No…
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Meg Williams: World of Wearable Arts CEO on the show opening in Wellington
Wellington's globally renowned World of Wearable Arts show opens its doors today in its 20th year. The event runs for three weeks at TSB Arena with more than…
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Willow-Jean Prime: Labour's Children Spokesperson on the drop in youth reoffending
The Opposition doesn't want the Government taking all the credit for a drop in youth offending. The Government says the rate of serious and persistent…
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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on GDP figures released today
An economist is predicting a gloomier number than the Reserve Bank from the latest GDP figure. Stats NZ data on GDP for the year's second quarter will be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 18th of September 2025, GDP is out today, BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones tells Ryan what he's…
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Ryan Bridge: Should we worry about extremism in NZ?
Did you see the cops put out a handy warning for us all yesterday? Hide, tell, escape. The spooks in Wellington reckon extremist violence is a realistically…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food prices rising 5% in the year to August
Food price inflation is starting to stabilise. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the food price inflation is 5% – unchanged on a month ago. Butter prices have…
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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number of criminals being sent to prison reaching an all-time high
The number of convicted criminals being sent to prison is at an all-time high. Ministry of Justice data shows more than seven thousand people were sent to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 17th of September 2025, you’re more likely to be sent to jail following a conviction than…
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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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Billie Moore: Airports Association Chief Executive on Government releases first ever aviation plan
Hopes that the Government's aviation plan can help more pilots take off. The Government released the first ever strategy for the sector. Part of that is a…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the Government investigating potential changes to Eden Park's event rules
Auckland businesses are keen to see what benefits more events at Eden Park could bring them. The Government's looking at Eden Park's rules, including the…
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Julian Kohn: Eastland Wood Council Chairman on the forestry sector being ordered to clean-up slash
Forestry industry voices say keeping 100% of slash and wood debris inside forest boundaries is operationally impossible. Gisborne District Council has obtained…
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Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on confidence is blooming among farmers
The latest Rabobank survey's found farmers' faith in the broader agricultural economy is at its second highest level in the last decade, up to 46 percent. 51…
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Ryan Bridge: New Zealand needs a grow spurt
I’ve had it with people whinging about state of this county and people fleeing to Australia who then refuse to stop and ask why we got here and how we get out…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 16th of September 2025, the Government's investigating local rules that are holding Eden Park…
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park Chief Executive on the boost in funds for large-scale events
Hopes a new events fund will make Auckland an attractive choice for international acts. The Government is pumping $40million dollars to secure large scale…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 15 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 15th of September 2025, The government's dropping $70 million to supercharge events and tourism…
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Leanne Otene: Principals' Federation President on 1 in 4 schools at risk of failing to achieve government attendance target
A view that factors schools can't control are the reason school attendance is static. About 600 schools are struggling to reach the 2030 goal of having 80…
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Ryan Bridge: Is funding major events a priority?
There's no doubt punters will like this new major events fund. $70-million of new and old money. Some for infrastructure like the cycleway network which needs…
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Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalists preview Warriors v Panthers, All Blacks v South Africa
It’s a big weekend for rugby, with the Warriors final against the Panthers falling at the same time as the All Blacks second clash with South Africa. It’s been…
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Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal on the new subjects to be added to schools
There's concern there's a creep towards privatisation in a refreshed curriculum. The Government's overhauling senior secondary school subjects, with new…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 12th of September 2025, Erica Stanford's revealed the new subjects which will be included in the…
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David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian on FBI releasing photos of possible Charlie Kirk gunman
The FBI is releasing images of the latest person of interest following the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The highly influential conservative activist was shot at…
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Ryan Bridge: What a week of news
This week NASA found the clearest sign yet of ancient life on Mars. We learned that for the first time in human history, there more obese children on earth…
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Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the latest migration statistics
New Zealand appears to be a gateway for migration to other countries. Latest Stats NZ data shows there were 14 thousand migrant arrivals and nearly 10 thousand…
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Jacqui Southey: Save the Children Advocacy Director on the UN report into childhood obesity
Calls for swift intervention to keep our young people healthy. A United Nations report suggests 9.4% of those aged five to 19-years-old are obese, and 9.2% are…
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Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Jetstar making big moves to expand routes in NZ
A big commitment from Jetstar and its parent Qantas as both airlines make big moves to expand routes. Jetstar's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown…
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Ryan Bridge: Diplomacy’s gone to the dogs
Remember it was only a month ago Trump was parading around an Alaskan Air Force base, talking up peace for Ukraine. Within weeks, Putin sends 800 drones across…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 11th of September 2025, more New Zealand citizens are leaving the country than ever before…
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Mark Bruce-Miller: Whenua Iti Outdoors CEO on the Government's curriculum changes, rising number of kids dropping out of school
There’s a concern the Government’s school shakeup could drive more students to drop out early. New data shows that over 1,300 students were granted an early…
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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the need for Tom Phillips' children to have privacy
A children's advocate says Tom Phillips' children are not "public property" and the public don't have a right to know and debate their lives. Authorities say…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 10th of September 2025, the missing Marokopa kids have been found, but how can we make…
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Casey Costello: Customs Minister on Ministerial Advisory Group recommending a minister be in charge of organised crime
Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and…
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Ryan Bridge: The signs you know you’re getting older
I watched a movie Sunday with a group of friends. Here are 12 things I learnt: 1. You probably aren’t hungover on the couch at home uber-eatsing Maccas from…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on rent prices hitting the lowest point since 2023
New data shows rents are down to the lowest point since 2023. They’ve dropped 3% in the last year to $628 per week according to realestate.co.nz. Urban centres…
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Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the Tom Phillips situation, the location of the recovered kids
A private investigator who previously tried tracking down Tom Phillips says the area where the fugitive’s campsite was found was where people expected…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 9th of September 2025 Tom Phillips has been shot dead and his three children have been found…
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Leighton Watson: Senior Lecturer of maths and statistics on PPTA members are voting on teacher pay offer
New comparisons show teacher salaries have plummeted relative to the minimum wage. PPTA members are voting on a new Government pay offer, while primary…
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Ryan Bridge: Tom Phillips is no hero
It’s brutal, but Tom Phillips brought this whole thing on himself. Yes, he was killed and that is a very hard and sad fact his kids are going to have to live…
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Stuart Nash: Former Labour minister discusses potential return to parliament with NZ First
Unfinished business for a former Labour minister, who may jump ship and campaign for New Zealand First. Stuart Nash, who was Police Minister during the last…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 08 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of September 2025, The Government's patting itself of it's back for new data showing it’s…
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Ryan Bridge: This election is National’s to lose
As you know I’ve been saying for some time this election is National’s to lose. The economy will pick up, this government’s only two years in and kiwis like to…
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government exceeding half-year target for elective surgeries
Belief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its half-year target, by delivering more…
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the All Blacks v South Africa clash
It’s world No 1 v No 2, a repeat of the World Cup final, two of the great sporting rivals squaring off once again. It might just be the biggest test for the…
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Lance Gush: Workers First Union Organiser on the call to ease time pressures on truck drivers
Truck drivers are feeling increased pressure to deliver on time – even breaking the law to do so. The Workers First Union believes the timeframes set up for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 05 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation for up to 20 years after…
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Simon Laurent: Immigration lawyer on criminals with a New Zealand residency could now face deportation
What could be a reactive move - as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford sends a clear message to immigrants, to obey the law. Criminals with New Zealand…
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Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori
Now seeing as I am a 60 year old white guy, some will consider my comments inherently racist, but I am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours…
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Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the impact of higher taxes on multinational tech companies like Google, Meta
A separate argument against major tech firms paying more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google are able to skirt their dues by…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the rising number of teacher training enrolments
Optimism in the education sector as the number of people studying to be a teacher rises. There's been about 3,500 new domestic enrolments to initial teacher…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 04 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 4th of September 2025, a report from the Chief Justice says trials are becoming longer…
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Sir Ron Young: Former High Court Judge and Parole Board Chair on concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system
Complex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70% of all High Court trials. Chief…
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Andrew Dickens: The great battle between the All Blacks and South Africa
The game of rugby this weekend is starting to take on a life of it’s own. Some have called it the biggest game of rugby since the last World Cup Final…
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Grant Edwards: Universities NZ Chair on the Government's tertiary refresh
The Government's tertiary refresh has sparked conversation around whether the country's dumbing down the sector. Universities Minister Shane Reti's announced a…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on ACT's call to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
Farmers are pushing ACT and New Zealand First for less politicking and more action. The two parties have expressed interest in withdrawing from the global…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 03 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 3rd of September 2025, Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord? Federated Farmers…