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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: 29 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 29th of June 2026, the US and Iran are back at it again, exchanging strikes and excusing each…
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Ryan Bridge: The Opportunity Party needs more time to hit five percent this election
I don't think Opportunity will hit five percent this election. It's fun to flirt, people are frustrated, but I was there when Colin Craig got close and failed…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 26 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 26th of June 2026, The Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is under investigation over…
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Gen Toop: Green Peace Campaigner on Tama Potaka backing down on Conservation
Green Peace say the public's opposition to conservation land being sold off, is loud. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka's removing a clause in a Bill that…
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Ryan Bridge: Emotion has overcome facts on conservation
Most kiwis have an environmental bent to them that most of the rest of the western world just doesn't have. At least, not to the same extent. Most people, left…
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Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the Mood of the CFO survey showing optimism
There’s optimism amongst the country's chief financial officers. Employment Agency Hunter Campbell's Mood of the CFO survey has found 57% of businesses have…
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Steve Lack: Defence Lawyer on the investigation into the death of Jahkani Hamilton
Far North Police are being met with a wall of silence nearly two months on from a fatal hit and run. They've been investigating the death of 18-year-old…
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Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River Campaigner on New Zealand First's querying amendments to the Health and Safety at Work Act
Pike River families are disappointed by mixed messages from New Zealand First over planned health and safety law changes. Leader Winston Peters told protesters…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 25 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 25th of June 2026, Brooke Van Velden's accused Winston Peters of last-minute politicking…
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Andrew Dickens: Reality lost in conservation bill rhetoric
The hubbub yesterday over the Conservation Amendment Bill brought to light three issues for me. Firstly, how bad much of our law is, and that stems back to how…
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Brian Peat: Retirement Village Residents Association national president on their push to reduce the repayment process to three months
A call for retirement villages to speed up their payment processes. The Government's looking to change the law so retirement villages have to pay back departed…
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Nadia Yousef: Ciso Lens Country Manager on the AI cybersecurity threat Five Eyes is warning about
A cyber security expert says AI has created an arms race between attackers and defenders. Five Eyes agencies have issued a warning rogue states could use…
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Kirsten Davie: Physiotherapy New Zealand President on an NZ Initiative report on ACC
A reminder physiotherapy can be an important step in getting back to work after injuries following revelations some people might be missing out. A New Zealand…
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Ryan Bridge: Labour takes a huge election gamble
So let's talk about that weird interview yesterday. No not the one with Winston Peters, the one with Chris Hipkins. He has planted Labour in an almost…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 24 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 24th of June 2026, the world's latest ai models may soon pose a threat to national…
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Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's first All Blacks Squad
The first All Blacks squad under Dave Rennie has been unveiled. There are four fresh faces – the Hurricanes’ Xavier Numia, Fehi Fineanganofo, and Josh Moorby…
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Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on A2 Milk getting approval to sell infant formula to China
There’s a view A2 Milk still has work to do as the company wins regulatory approval to sell infant formula into China. It'll be made at its plant in northern…
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Lucy Fisher: Financial Times Whitehall editor on Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister
Stock traders across the UK are hoping the next Prime Minister will lead to some much-needed stability. Sir Keir Starmer has set out his plan to resign as UK…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 23 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 23rd of June 2026, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister…
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Ryan Bridge: We should be worried about the message behind Starmer's resignation
Sir Keir Starmer's resignation has come as no surprise to those who listen to this show – or pretty much any show on this station. But what should worry us is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 22 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 22nd of June 2026, National wants to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers from 2028, if…
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Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on the Green's wealth tax
A tax expert says the Greens' proposed approach to tackling corporate greed - is likely to be unpopular. If elected, the party's promising to add new super…
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Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen
There's no point talking about the latest loony bin tax plan grab from the Greens because it's not going to become anything more than a word doc on their…
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Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs
This weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific Final is shaping up to be a blockbuster. The Hurricanes are hosting the Chiefs at a sold-out Hnry Stadium. The Chiefs are…
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Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill
A fishing industry lobby group says the Government's decision to press pause on changes to fishing laws will be a missed opportunity. Fisheries Minister Shane…
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Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth
The Government says manufacturers share its goal of doubling export receipts. Stats NZ says equipment and food production were the biggest drivers of the 0.8%…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 19 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of June 2026, GDP first three months of the year came in at a decent 0.8%, with…
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Andrew Dickens: Why has National had a fiscal crack at Labour so early?
We’ve come to the end of a fascinating week in politics. But what week in politics isn’t? It kicked off last Sunday with Nicola Willis alleging a massive…
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Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer on the economic cost of injuries, lost productivity
The economic cost of injuries is being labelled a wake-up call for ACC and policymakers. ACC's latest injuries report shows claims last year cost the economy…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the GDP figures set to be released today
Data due out today is expected to show our economy was continuing to recover before the fuel crisis really began to bite. Stats NZ is releasing GDP figures for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 18 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Thursday 18th of June Full Show Podcast 2026, Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon previews GDP data out today…
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Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Social Development spokesperson on jobseeker numbers
Labour's suggested the Government's out of touch with the challenges beneficiaries face trying to lock down a job. Social Development Minister Louise Upston…
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Andrew Dickens: Is the Michelin guide worth taxpayer money?
The first Michelin rankings of New Zealand restaurants are out later this month Yesterday Jesse Mulligan, the Herald’s restaurant reviewer, pointed out it’s…
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Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council Spokesperson on the decline in drink driving convictions
A decline in drink driving convictions. Ministry of Justice figures show convictions for teenagers in the past nine years are down 52% and 9.6% overall. But…
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Ani O'Brien: Free Speech Union Council Member on ACT promising to keep workplace regulators from policing free speech
The ACT Party's promising to ensure freedom of speech for professional regulators if re-elected. The proposal would ban regulators from disciplining workers…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 17 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 17th of June 2026, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett gives his thoughts on the Government…
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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the Government giving the green light to a 30-year infrastructure plan
An aim to squeeze more out of every dollar on infrastructure spending. The Government's agreeing to all recommendations and acting on all priorities in the…
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Andrew Dickens: The grownups are in charge of infrastructure
Good Lord. Parliamentarians are actually doing something we've asked for. They've come up with an Infrastructure Plan for the next 30 years and more…
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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host previews the FIFA World Cup clash between the All Whites and Iran
The All Whites are kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign this afternoon. It’s the first time since 2010 that they’ve made it into the tournament, and…
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David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief on the war in the Middle East, US-Iran peace deal
The Middle East War has left Iran with a harder-line regime than before, says The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief. David Smith told Andrew Dickens that…
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Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the Opportunity Party campaigning on reforming parliamentary allowances
MPs may be underestimating just how negatively the public views their use of parliamentary allowances. There's renewed scrutiny of politicians claiming…
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Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the new Post editor
There are a lot of people who think the media are a left-wing lobby group. And they think Stuff is one of the leftiest of them all. So, explain to me why Stuff…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 16 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 16th of June 2026, The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which Pakistan…
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Simon Marks: Global affairs reporter on a peace deal between Iran and the US
Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran's could be dead in the water - with Israel being the one to push it overboard. Israeli forces have killed three people in…
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Andrew Dickens: Smaller milk companies should have more say in the farmgate milk price
On Saturday I went to my local rugby club’s game. North Shore versus Northcote. A game Shore comfortably won And there I met the president of the club Laurie…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 15 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday 15th of June 2026, Trump says a US/Iran agreement could be signed today, with mediators…
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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the FIFA World Cup kicking off for 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun. Mexico claimed victory over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament – scoring a goal in each half to win the…
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Jeffrey Price: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Analyst on the latest developments between the US and Iran
Johns Hopkins foreign policy analyst Jeffrey Pryce is sceptical of US President Donald Trump’s claim that an agreement in the Middle East is approved and ready…
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Andrew Hoggard: ACT's Rural Spokesperson on their policy that would increase rural policing
The ACT Party isn't saying how it'll pay for a major rural policing policy, but says it'll be a better use of taxpayer money than current spending. It's…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary
Another member of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet has jumped ship, with Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey the latest to go. He's the sixth minister to resign…
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Francesca Rudkin: Black market ciggies are in the news again
Cheap, illict, black market ciggies are in the news again. A new report claims more that than one third of tobacco consumed last year was bought on the black…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 12 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, Jeffrey Pryce, Senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, John Hopkins School of…
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Bruce Weir: Independent Urban Planning Expert on Labour's public transport policy
There’s a belief a cap on public transport fares would be better bang for buck compared to other roading projects. Labour's campaigning on a $20 weekly maximum…
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Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of businesses hiring the wrong staff
The cost of hiring the wrong person is racking up for employers, despite a large number of applicants. New Seek data estimates small and medium sized…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 11 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday the 11th of June 2026, Labour wants to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in the…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on charter schools attendance rates
A question of whether charter schools can achieve better results than what's already possible at state schools. New annual reports show three of the seven…
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Francesca Rudkin: Move on orders put Police in an awkward position
The Move-on Orders Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament – this is the bill that would give police the power to issue move-on orders to…
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Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the Perceptions of Asia report, Kiwis connection with Asia
More exposure to Asian cultures within our communities is helping expand ties with the region. The Asia New Zealand Foundation's latest survey finds more than…
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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government pushing ahead with the LNG terminal, scrapping the power bill levy
There's more scepticism about who'll end up paying for a new LNG terminal. The Government's pressing on with plans but scrapping a proposed levy on power…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFull Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday…