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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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the proposed restructure of Fire and Emergency NZ
It's feared Fire and Emergency's proposed restructure will leave New Zealanders less safe.
It's expected to impact about 700 roles, with a net...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on emails claiming Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein
The White House says released emails claiming Donald Trump spent hours with a victim of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein create a fake narrative.
Ryan Bridge: We need economic headroom
I've seen a lot of commentary in the past few days about our government debt position.
We're up over 40% of GDP - that's doubled on pre-Covid.<...
Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of November 2025, Sir Brian Roche is investigating Andrew Coster over the IPCA r...
Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the implementation of roadside drug tests
AA believes it'll be difficult to conduct the new roadside drug tests at the same volume as alcohol tests.
From December, Police across Welling...
Louise Nicholas: Survivors' Advocate on the IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is "on leave" from the Social Investment Agency following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McS...
Corina Jordan: Fish and Game Chief Executive on new firearms law reforms
New firearms law reforms aren't expected to hit the mark for everyone.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee's rewritten the Arms Act, easing...
Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 12th of November 2025, sexual violence survivor advocate, Louise Nicholas shares...
Ryan Bridge: The clock for Coster is now ticking
Coster is a dead man walking at this point.
Anyone not completely brainwashed during Covid could see there was something a bit off about him -...
Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners Spokesperson on the expected changes to the Arms Act
The Government's set to lay out what it plans to do about the gun laws.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is expected to announce her rew...
Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on banks returning high profits with low levels of innovation
Banks are under pressure to deliver customers more value.
ANZ's announced a 21% rise in annual profit days after Westpac confirmed a 13% rise. ...
Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 11th of November 2025, Te Pāti Māori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariame...
Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira Chief Executive on fractures within Te Pati Māori
An iwi leader says fractures within Te Pāti Māori are unhelpful for Māori political goals.
Te Pāti Māori's National Council has opted to expel...
Ryan Bridge: NZTA - the Grinch that stole Christmas
A few years ago, we had a bunch of stories about Santa parades getting cancelled because of red tape and traffic management.
NZTA was the Grinch...
Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 10 November.
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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's meth plan
A multi-pronged action plan aims to tackle the country's soaring methamphetamine use.
The Government's launched raft of measures including more...
Ryan Bridge: Shocks can come any time
Tongariro is a National Park for a reason. It's a stunning part of the country.
The fact is currently on fire is worrying not just because it's...
Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Scotland clash
The All Blacks’ Grand Slam tour continues this weekend.
They’re up against Scotland at Murrayfield after a solid victory over Ireland in the fi...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the government lowering the bar for gas companies to access $200m fund
The Government's looking to invest in more companies that can get the country more gas, fast.
It's widening the scope for its $200 million gas...
Ryan Bridge: How are the India FTA talks going?
So we've had a fifth round of talks with India on a free trade agreement. A senior government minister's in town with 42 of his mates.
This is a...
Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 7th of November 2025, The Government’s lowering the bar for gas companies to access...
Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young people who are unemployed
Concerns too many young people are finding it too hard to find a job.
15.2% of young people in the labour force are now unemployed, while 13.8%...
Jagruti Dave: US Correspondent on Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election
New York City's new Mayor Elect says he will remain accessible and transparent.
34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has become the...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the lack of enforcement of the ban of smoking and vaping in cars with children
The Police Minister says he has more pressing priorities than the enforcement of a law banning smoking or vaping in cars with children.
Last ye...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking more sick days than ever before
Assurance news of a rise in Kiwis calling in sick indicates a positive cultural shift.
A Business NZ and Southern Cross report shows workers ar...
Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on
There’s a form of economic nimbyism that’s going on in this country.
And if we want to get ahead, everyone knows there must be trade-offs. No ec...
Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 6th of November 2025, youth unemployment is continuing to rise, Zainab Ali, CEO o...
Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the strong demand for red meat exports
Our red meat sector's continuing to see strong international demand.
Latest data from the Meat Industry Association shows the value of our red...
Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency NZ Community Safety Manager on the call to ban public fireworks sales
A Fire and Emergency manager believes public fireworks sales should be banned as Guy Fawkes looms.
It's currently restricted to just four days...
Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hit nine year high
Unemployment has hopefully almost reached its peak.
Latest Stats NZ data is expected to show unemployment has reached 5.3% in the September quar...
Andrew Dickens: It's time for the Government to back our seniors
Pensioners marched on Parliament yesterday, demanding that politicians remember them.
And one of the biggest things on their mind is the rules...
Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 5th of November 2025, the unemployment figures get released today with econom...
Daniel Chrisp: Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective Chair on the concern cemeteries are running out of space
There’s concern our cemeteries are running out of space, with some councils taking too long to secure new land.
The Cemeteries and Crematoria C...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on lending rates increasing 20% year-on-year
Consumer confidence could be turning around as borrowing rises.
Latest data from credit bureau service Centrix shows residential mortgage and h...
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on rain forecast for the 165th Melbourne Cup
Rain's on the forecast for today's 165th running of the Melbourne Cup.
There are no New Zealand-trained runners this year, but Smokin Romans and...
Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 4th of November 2025, Centrix data shows more people are getting mortgages, Westpac...
Angus Chambers: GP Owners' Association Chair backing calls for Government to make better use GP data
The GP Owners' Association's backing calls for the Government to make better use of primary care data.
A New Zealand Initiative report says info...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent comments on train stabbing between London and Doncaster
9 people were left in a critical condition after a knife attack on a train in the UK.
It is believed that a man on the train, which was moving...
Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary says ACC breached employee contracts
The public service union says ACC has breached employee contracts with its working-from-home rule change.
The PSA's taking the agency to the Emp...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026
Attracting the extra staff needed for 140 new hospital beds could be a challenge.
The Government's announced new wards for Middlemore, Waikato,...