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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
Claire Matthews: Massey University Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance on Kiwibank's financial results
Kiwibank is reporting a 9% drop in annual profit. It comes amid talk of a potential merger between Kiwibank and TSB Bank, if the current TSB-Heartland merger…
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Peter Fraser: Dairy Industry Analyst on NZ First's proposal to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act
New Zealand First's plan to force more Fonterra milk into the hands of rival manufacturers is being dismissed as a “dumb idea”. The party wants to amend the…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the latest with Harry and Meghan returning to the UK
Questions whether Megan and Harry's feud with British tabloids will be re-ignited once they're back in the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be back in…
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Ryan Bridge: Kiwibank's result proves there is competition for banks
There's a lot of noise around banks in this country, but results speak for themselves. If I had a dollar for every time a politician said there's no…
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Shane O'Hare: Queenstown Airport CEO on reporting a $34 million profit for the year to June
Queenstown Airport's turning its focus to managing the pressure of growth after another record year. It’s declared a $20.4 million dividend for the year to…
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Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers President on the Government's changes to the Freshwater Farm Plans
Federated Farmers is feeling refreshed seeing the Government's changes for Freshwater Farm Plans. An amendment paper to the Natural Environment Bill will do…
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Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP on the damning Mt Maunganui landslide review
Tauranga's MP says a question mark's hanging over the head of council's CEO following the damning Mt Maunganui landslide review. The council commissioned…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 20 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 20th of August 2026, Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell responds to damning findings from the fatal…
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Ryan Bridge: How fast-food companies are reacting to the weight loss jab craze
You've probably noticed a few people now, there are loads out there, on the jab and looking skinny. The weight-loss miracle drugs mean people eat less. Less…
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Miguel Maduro: Former Chair of FIFA’s Governance Committee on the Gianni Infantino saga, Kevin Lamour dismissed as FIFA COO
The Gianni Infantino saga rolls on. FIFA has dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup…
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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy & Strategy on natural population growth hitting the lowest point since World War II
New Zealand's older residents will likely become a backstop if our population growth continues to fall, and workers aren't replaced. Our estimated natural…
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Ryan Bridge: How do we get back work ethic?
I was reading a bit of news last night and a number jumped out. It shocked me, and it should shock all of us. In the UK, they had a Government-commissioned…
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Ryan Bridge: How do we get back work ethic?
I was reading a bit of news last night and a number jumped out. It shocked me. And should shock all of us. In the UK, they had a government-commissioned review…
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Claire Buckley: Independent Victims Advocate on the government cracking down on overdue court fines
Is sending all every bailiff in the country out scanning parked cars number plates today a good idea? In July last year, the Government began trialling devices…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of August 2026, former Chair of FIFA'S Governance Committee Miguel Maduro shares his…
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David Cunliffe: Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on the report calling for an overview of the system
It’s a race against the clock to fix our aged care system. Recommendations from a Ministerial Advisory Group include increased in-home care, a workforce…
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Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest inflation numbers, OCR
Inflation is easing but further Official Cash Rate hikes are probably unavoidable. Latest Stats NZ data shows the prices of diesel and petrol have been…
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Richard Hills: North Shore councillor on more delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing
An Auckland councillor's questioning why the Government needs another investigation to rule out the mayor's preferred crossing - again. Cabinet's agreed a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 18th of August 2026, More delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing, Auckland…
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Ryan Bridge: Don't hold your breath for a new Harbour crossing, Auckland
We've been waiting for decades for somebody to build a new bridge, or a tunnel, or anything across Auckland's harbour. The consultant bill is now $100 million…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on New Zealand Fashion week kicking off in Auckland
New Zealand Fashion Week's back with a bang. It's making its return to Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront this week - hosting an array of big names like Karen…
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Ryan Bridge: Hey Labour, NZ is not Australia
Hey Labour. NZ is not Australia. To justify their capital gains tax, they point across the ditch. "Australia introduced a capital gains tax in 1985, and its…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 17th of August 2026, The Opportunity party wants to toughen the rules around political…
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Muhammad Irfan: Unitec Data Analytics Lecturer on the research showing meth contamination increased by 50% since the rules were relaxed
A push for the rules to be tightened around meth contamination in New Zealand homes. In 2018, the level of meth contamination allowed in a house was raised to…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food cost inflation easing, latest forecasts
Inflation may not remain as high, for as long, as previously expected. The Reserve Bank's latest survey of business managers suggests inflation will return to…
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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive on Act proposing a 'Local Tourism Dividend' as an alternative to a bed tax
It's thought ACT’s alternative to a bed tax is the right philosophy, but is too small. The party's promising one dollar given to local councils for each guest…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 14 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 14th of August 2026, Act wants a tourism dividend instead of a bed tax, Tourism Holdings Limited…
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Ryan Bridge: Centrist voters will be confused so far this election
If you're a centrist, maybe a softer swing voter in this election, you're right to feel, so far at least, that the whole thing's a bit of a ruse. The left and…
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Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the people selling their properties ahead of the election due to capital gains tax fears
An expert believes some property investors are selling up ahead of the election. Data from property analysts Cotality NZ shows the proportion of properties…
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John Howard: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow on the NZSIS report looking at rising threats to national security
A retired Major General says New Zealanders need to be aware the threat of terrorism is real. A Security Intelligence Service report shows the national…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 13 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of August 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Act Leader David Seymour shares his thoughts on…
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David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister and Act leader on the attempts to oust Luxon
David Seymour says important work is going on, despite the ructions within National's caucus. National party leader Christopher Luxon survived a confidence…
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Ryan Bridge: Land and inheritance taxes incoming?!
Everything in this election's just been turned on its head in 24 hours for three reasons – and it's not because of National. Firstly, yesterday Chris Hipkins…
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Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on the study showing vaping could be a factor in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
A new study finds vaping by mothers could be a factor in the deaths of some babies. Otago and Auckland University researchers say in 66 cases of Sudden…
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Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on over half a million Kiwis owing the IRD with tax debt growing to $9.4 billion
Tax debt has surged by billions since Covid, with more than half a million New Zealanders now owing Inland Revenue. A report dating to March shows we…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 12th of August 2026, Chris Luxon’s in Wellington for an urgent caucus meeting over…
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Brigitte Morten: Political commentator on the future of Luxon's leadership
National will struggle to show they are a unified caucus if Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a leadership challenge today, political commentator…
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Ryan Bridge: There's no golden outcome for Luxon's leadership contest
Here's how this morning is going to play out. At 9:30am, any member of National's caucus can call a no-confidence vote in Luxon's leadership. The party's…
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Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy's annual profit, potential data centre
Contact Energy's putting serious thought into data centres after reporting record earnings. The gentailer's made $423 million annual profit – up nearly 28%…
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Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Canterbury Sports Commentator on Christchurch City Council's efforts to get a NRL team
Christchurch City Council’s push for an NRL league team has moved beyond talk. The council is working with the governing body on details for a potential 20th…
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Michael Ford: Manawatu Mayor on local government reforms, council amalgamation
A group of North Island councils is working on an alternative proposal to the Government's amalgamation programme. City and district councils were given until…
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Ryan Bridge: Luxon's leadership is in question, yet again
Here we go again. For the second time this year, there's a story in the media about National MPs doing the numbers on Luxon. At least one of them is talking to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 11th of August 2026, Not every council is happy about the attempted forced amalgamation by…
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Mark Quin: Ambulance Association National Secretary says people are frustrated by longer wait times for ambulences
St John's triggered a major incident response, after two consecutive weeks of record-high demand for ambulances. Saturday was the worst, with 2,500 call outs…
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Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert on National's budget responsibility rules
National's push for tighter control of the books is being welcomed - but questions are being raised over what's actually new. Finance spokesperson Nicola…
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Ryan Bridge: Tony Randle is the sort of brain needed around the council table
Tony Randle was the exactly the type of person, the sort of brain, you want sitting round a council table. Especially given the types who now seem to occupy…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 10th of August 2026, National's re-stated its 'Budget responsibility rules', independent tax…
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Liam Napier: NZ Herald Rugby Correspondent previews the All Blacks v Stormers test
The Greatest Rivalry in sport is back. The All Blacks kick off their tour of South Africa tomorrow, taking on the Stormers. Coach Dave Rennie says that every…
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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on Labour's proposal to scrap the Investment Boost, back small businesses
There’s a view Labour's small business policy would give owners more room to grow. The party wants to up the GST threshold, lift the asset write-off, and…
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Liam Hehir: Lawyer and political commentator on PM's interest in a MMP referendum
The Prime Minister's interest in an MMP referendum's being labelled as a potential blunder. Christopher Luxon's revealed on Newstalk ZB he's open to another…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 07 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 7th of August 2026, Christopher Luxon floats the idea of a referendum on MMP, Liam Heir…
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Ryan Bridge: Buckle up; Luxon's going rogue
Christopher Luxon's going rogue. The risk when making constitutional policy pronouncements 92 days out from an election, blindsiding your colleagues and…
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Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6%, impact of AI
AI might be contributing to our rising unemployment rate. Stats NZ data shows unemployment jumped to 5.6% in the June quarter, up from 5.3% in March. It's the…
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Jordan Williams: Taxpayers Union Executive Director on the investigation into the Ministry of Justice for Russell Harrison pay saga
The Ministry of Justice is being accused of turning a blind eye to some internal issues after a staffer facing money laundering charges stayed on its payroll…
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Ryan Bridge: Unemployment isn't as bad as it seems
A couple of things on the unemployment number that came out yesterday. It looks worse than actually it is because a bunch of people decided they would start…
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Gwenda Kendrew: Aviva General Manager on delays in protection orders
There are concerns family violence victims are waiting too long for protection orders to be served. Data released under the Official Information Act reveals…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 06 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 6th of August 2026, unemployment's climbed to highest level in nearly 11 years, ABC…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the migrants rescued from the boat that caught fire crossing the English Channel
More than 170 migrants have been rescued after a boat crossing the English Channel caught fire. The vessel left France on Monday night before bursting into…
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Nick Beeby: Meat Industry Association CEO on the record red meat exports for June
The red meat sector's celebrating its best June on record for exports. The Meat Industry Association's found $1.37 billion worth of red meat was exported over…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist previews the latest unemployment figures
The job market is expected to remain tight for quite some time. Many economists are picking today's unemployment rate will increase from 5.3% to 5.5% for the…