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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
Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on Kiwisaver changes in Budget 2025
Kiwisaver changes in this year's budget are expected to have long term benefits, but it might be a tough road for some to get there. While the Government's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 23 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…
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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson on the monthly trade surplus
The primary sector's going gangbusters, with a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it sat on $1.4…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of Budget 2025
The country's soon going to see if the Government will stay true to its proclaimed 'year of growth'. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from…
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Ryan Bridge: Is paying tax through your working life really worth the pension?
Providing I make it to 65, and you don't count your blessings, but assuming for a second that I do, I don't expect I'll be receiving the full pension. And you…
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Shane Jones: Resources Minister on lowering royalties to incentivise foreign investors
The Government has identified increased foreign investment as an important strategy to raise economic growth. Shane Jones told Ryan Bridge to pay attention…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of May 2025, It's Budget day today, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and…
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Tex Edwards: Monopoly Watch spokesperson on Z Energy expanding their grocery offering
Z Energy is looking to top up the supermarket conversation. Newsroom reports the gas station chain is expanding its grocery offering as part of a…
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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on the postponement of the Te Pati Māori suspension recommendations
Postponement of the Privileges Committee recommendations in Parliament gives National a chance to take the moral high ground. The debate of the suspension…
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Ann-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ on a new report showing retail supply isn't keeping up with population growth
A new report from JLL says almost 255-thousand square metres of new retail space is needed over the next five years, to meet demand. It says Kiwi consumers…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 21 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 21st of May 2025, House leader Chris Bishop revealed a last-minute decision to delay the vote…
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Ryan Bridge: It's three strikes for Chippy
Politics is all about perception and the perception of his last time on the ninth floor was bad for three reasons. Crime - they were too soft. Spending - too…
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Kathryn MacCallum: Canterbury University Associate Professor of Digital Education on the use of AI in NCEA
A view that AI could be used as a tool in school exams in the future. NZQA investigated 876 alleged exam breaches last year, and almost 60 involved AI…
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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the Te Pati Māori suspension debate
Parliament's Speaker will hold all the power in today's vote on three Te Pati Māori MPs. The Privileges Committee's proposing 21-day suspensions for the…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the government setting aside $65 million dollars to loosen the capitalisation rules for investor
The government's set aside $65 million over four years to loosen the capitalisation rules for investors that could be putting them off. Infrastructure NZ chief…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 20th of May 2025, the Government's announced it will allow foreign businesses to fund a bigger…
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Ryan Bridge: Do people care about the suspended Te Pati Māori MPs?
Government debt is the worst it’s been since the 1990s but today, two days out from a Budget designed to fix it, our Parliamentarians be debating a haka. The…
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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on Auckland FC's win, the weekend's Super Rugby, and Ryan Fox at the PGA championship
Auckland FC have beaten Melbourne Victory by one point. It means the team is one game away from making the grand final. Newstalk ZB’s Andrew Alderson talks to…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on London-EU holding first bilateral summit since Brexit
London and the EU will hold their first bilateral summit tomorrow since Brexit. It’s a big moment for the bilateral bitterness provoked by Brexit. UK…
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Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on what Wellington needs from the Government's budget
The Government will officially announce its annual budget this Thursday. It comes as Wellington’s economy has been particularly hit hard over the past 12…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Monday 19th of May Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government's committing $164 million over four years for five new 24/7…
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on improvements to urgent care are set to roll out over the next four years
Improvements to urgent care are set to roll out over the next four years. The Government is increasing funding by 164 million dollars - 41-million dollars a…
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Ryan Bridge: We need better protection of our privacy
Here's a question for your Monday morning. If somebody came up to you on the street and asked for DOB, next of kin, phone number, personal address, your…
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Belinda Himiona: Social Service Providers Aotearoa CEO on the $190 million funding boost for the Social Investment Fund
A large social services provider is welcoming the Government's new cross-sector social investment approach. The Social Investment Fund is receiving $190…
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO ahead of the first semifinal clash against the Melbourne Victory
Auckland FC are heading across the ditch for the first leg of the A-League semifinal. They’re facing off against the Melbourne Victory at Melbourne's AAMI Park…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 16th of May 2025, Social investment is getting a boost, Belinda Himiona from Social Service…
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Jimmy Rushton: Kyiv based foreign policy analyst on Putin and Zelenskyy pull out of peace talks in Turkey
Questions have been raised over what can actually be achieved today with Russia and Ukraine both backing away from sending their leaders to peace talks in…
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Ryan Bridge: Missing out on the America's Cup isn't the end of the world
Buongiorno! Italia is going to host the 38th America's Cup in summer 2027. The Auld Mug once again heads to European waters - the first time the Italians will…
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Toni Waterman: US Correspondent on the resentencing of the Menendez brothers
A US parole board will decide next month if infamous brothers serving life sentences can be freed, after their sentences have been reduced. Erik and Lyle…
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Olga Ivshina: BBC Senior Russia Reporter on the meeting between Russia, Ukraine
The stage is set in Turkey for a potentially historic meeting in a few hours between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Tania Sawicki Mead: UNICEF Aotearoa Director of Communications on New Zealand's child suicide rate
Signs of systemic failures when it comes to our children. UNICEF's Innocenti research reveals New Zealand's recorded the highest child suicide rate of 36…
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Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Speaker of the House on Te Pati Māori suspensions
A former Speaker of the House is reminding MPs the rules of the House must be followed. The Privileges Committee have suggested three Te Pati Māori MPs be…
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Ryan Bridge: The Green's budget is in la-la land
Here’s a few c-words for your Thursday morning: communist, coalition, and crash. Crash, because that’s what’d happen to the economy if we lived in the Green…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 15 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 15th of May 2025, Putin still hasn't confirmed he'll turn up to a meeting with Zelensky in…
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Michael Jagusch: National Cyber Security Centre Director of Mission Enablement on the number of cyber threats in NZ
Cyber threats are estimated to have cost New Zealanders $1.6 billion last year. New data from the National Cyber Security Centre has revealed half the country…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the upcoming meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's backtracked on requests for a ceasefire to come before talks with Russia. He's set to meet Russian President Vladimir…
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Lisa Hannifan: Meridian Energy Chief Customer Officer on the company buying Flick Electric's electricity customers and brand
Meridian Energy's denying its purchase of Flick Electric is a takeover by New Zealand's big power companies. The power gentailer is paying $70 million to Z…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 14 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 14th of April 2025, The government's looking at changes to the Kiwisaver scheme, Kiwisaver…
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Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the Government making it's first ever Super Fund withdrawal
New Zealand will pass an economic milestone in 2028, with the Government making it's first ever Super Fund withdrawal. The Finance Minister revealed yesterday…
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Ryan Bridge: Labour’s back to its old tricks
Ahead of the Budget we got the same message we got from a barefoot, jandal wearing Chippy on day one of his post summer break. More debt. Borrow more and spend…
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Lance Burdett: Former Police Officer on the allegations of Jevon McSkimming accessing porn on work devices
A former Police officer says it's beyond him why Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming would ever access porn on a work device. McSkimming had been…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on Wayne Brown's manifesto for Auckland
Auckland's Business Chamber CEO says we have nothing to lose by loosening transit visas for Chinese nationals. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's updated his…
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Ryan Bridge: Flick Electric on its last legs is a sign winter's coming
If what’s they’re saying about a Flick Electric shutting up shop is true, and I’ve no reason to doubt it, then it should come as no surprise. This is a…
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Robyn Brown: Upper Hutt Principals' Association President on Government putting 100 million dollars into primary and intermediate maths in this year's budget
The Government's putting $100 million into primary and intermediate maths in this year's Budget. It will be used for maths checks in the first two years of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 13th of May 2025, Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns suddenly, Former Cop…
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Malindi Maclean: Social media parenting expert from B416 on the Government's plans to restrict social media use for under-16s
The National Party has dropped their social media ban for under-16s and it will instead be lead by Education Minister Erica Stanford. The Prime Minister…
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Andrew Alderson: Sports reporter on Warriors win, New Zealand cricketers fleeing India and Pakistan and Ryan Fox at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina
The Warriors put on a nail biting performance over the weekend, coming back from what was looking like a loss. A 69th minute Luke Metcalf field goal proved…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on potential talks between Russia and Ukraine and UK public funding tripling for the Royal Household
UK Public funding for the Royal Household has tripled since 2012, with the rise largely driven by repairs and building work at Buckingham Palace. The Sovereign…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 12th of May 2025, The Government's promising to clamp down on boy racers, Police Association…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on tougher penalties for boy racers
Tougher penalties hope to put the brakes on boy racers and fleeing drivers. The Government's establishing a presumptive sentence of vehicle destruction for…
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Ryan Bridge: We're cracking down on the kids
The youth are out of control. We'll crush the cars. We'll crush the smartphones. Which all sounds nice this will... like most laws designed to make us feel…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the trade deal between the US and the UK
Donald Trump's struck his first trade deal since last month's tariff announcement – an agreement with the UK. The US will slash tariffs on British steel and…
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David Moffett: Former NZ Rugby CEO on the body reporting a $19.5 million deficit
Record income for NZ Rugby was not enough to save them from their third yearly deficit in a row. Yesterday, NZR Chair David Kirk revealed a $19.5 million loss…
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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director suggests the government look into asset recycling
It's expected the government could find more savings by selling state owned assets. The Government's scraped the bottom of the barrel to find more money for…
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Mark O'Connor: Catholic Journalist on Pope announcement
The first ever American Pope's spoken in front of a crowd of tens-of-thousands of faithful at the Vatican. 69-year-old Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo…
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Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on the Pay Equity Bill
It was the last day of school in Parliament yesterday. It happens after MPs sit through urgency, they get restless, excitable, a bit crazy. They were shouting…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 09 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 9th of May 2025, A new Pope has been elected, Catholic Journalist Mark O'Connor shares the…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the unemployment rate holding steady at 5.1%
The unemployment rate has come out better than anticipated. It remained unchanged at 5.1% in the three months ending March. The number of people in full-time…
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Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on New Zealand's response to organised crime
Experts fighting organised crime say New Zealand must pick up its act to keep pace with trans-national criminals. They've released their second report…
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chairman on Transpower proposes spending $1.4b on Cook Strait power cables
Transpower is looking to make a key investment into the Cook Strait electricity cable. It's consulting on a $1.4 billion upgrade to the 610 kilometre link…