Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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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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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election
The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country.
Mette Frederiksen says the electio...
Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue
Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festiva...
John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss
The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route.
Some regional flights could be on the chopping block...
Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand
A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing.
Data from the latest Crime and Victims S...
Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 February.
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Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor on the Reserve Bank's push to increase cash
The Reserve Bank's proposal to set up more branches and ATMs has left one expert stunned.
It's asking for public feedback on requiring banks to...
Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Ōhakea Air Force based being greenlit as an alternative runway for commercial planes
The last piece of the puzzle for overnight air traffic control, with the Government opening up a new 24/7 alternative runway for commercial airlines....
Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Dairy NZ have unveiled their state of the dairy nation report, Federated Farmers Dairy C...
Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year
Dairy farmers are celebrating as the sector delivers a record year.
Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report shows farmers...
Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?
There's a big puffy cloud of smoke hanging over the vaping versus cigarettes debate this week.
It's all kicked off because the Government's han...
Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch
Liquor licensing mayhem for Christchurch bar owners as the opening of the new stadium nears.
Super Rugby's Super Round games will be played at...
Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap data breach
A former chair of Health New Zealand says a fix to issues within health data systems has likely been put off, after a possible hack of MediMap.
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Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 25th of Feburary 2025, nurses at aged care facilities are going back to paper-ba...
Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal
New treatment options for melanoma are being described as the global gold standard.
Pharmac's proposing to increase access to nivolumab and ip...
Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our data
This Government has made fast-track a buzzword.
After yet another massive hack of private information on Sunday, it needs to put that buzzword i...
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession
Former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Mandelson was fired and has been...
John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on Genesis Energy announcing a $400m capital raise
Long term benefits could justify the Crown pouring more money into Genesis Energy.
The company's revealed a $400 million capital raise to up i...
Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the concerns air traffic controllers are getting poached
Airways New Zealand is pushing for the Civil Aviation Authority to lower the age New Zealanders can get an air traffic control licence amid worries ou...
Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government’s forking out $200 million to keep its majority stake in Genesis Energy,...
Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link
Police say they can't keep an ongoing presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link long term.
The country's largest transport project is scheduled...
Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits
Kiwis are known around the world for their kindness.
We open doors, we say please and thank you, we help out our neighbour. We leap in to help...
Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 23rd of Feburary 2025, The Government’s moving to give Police new powers to move...
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers
The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours.
Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals
If I was asked whether I’d back Defence Force professionals over politicians on Defence protocols and training, I’d back the professionals every time....
Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody.
Police have been investigating allegations the former Pri...
Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensi...
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers
There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term.
The trial allows visitors...
Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland housing intensification
An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while.
It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the...
Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's been arrested and is in custody over alleged misconduct in...
Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?
I was driving through a street just out of Auckland’s CBD yesterday and saw all these apartments for sale.
New buildings. Many looked empty. Loa...
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%
An economist is pointing out a potential problem with the Reserve Bank’s economic forecast.
The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Brem...
Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac considering funding two new blood cancer treatments
Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics.
Pharmac will consid...
Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals
Questions around why action wasn't taken sooner following a fatal dog attack in Northland.
62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by three dogs...
Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth
So the OCR decision was largely as expected yesterday, but what the Reserve Bank made very clear is where they think growth will come from.
As w...
Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 19th of Feburary 2025, RBNZ Governor Anna Breman held the OCR at 2.25%, Independe...
Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the National Infrastructure Plan
Praise for the Infrastructure Commission's 30 year plan.
It lays out 16 recommendations for the next three decades, including prioritising hos...
Bernie Sugrue: Baking Industry Association President on the price of bread rising 60%
Some reassurance a jump in bread prices isn't major as food price inflation rises sharply.
Latest Stats NZ data shows the rate's risen from 4%...
Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 February.
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR
We'll learn today where the new Reserve Bank Governor sees the OCR heading.
The central bank's expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged...
Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?
The answer depends on whether you can afford it. Congestion charging is coming and that'll add to the cost if you need to drive for work.
This...