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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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2:16

Ryan Bridge: Once again Trump rains on the parade of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/03/26

For the second year in a row, Donald Trump has rained on the parade of our economic recovery. The economists this week have been beavering away, updating the economic forecasts.We'll kiss goodbye to up to a third of our growth for the year. What was 3% is now 2%. Groundhog day. This is exactly what happened last year with tariffs. The recovery begins in earnest, there are signs of life, then Trump posts on Truth Social and the world comes crashing down. If Kamala Harris was in the White House our

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4:58

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the jet...

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2026/03/25

Rising jet fuel prices are continuing to cause flight cancellations, but the Government is confident we still have steady supply coming into the country. Jetstar has now followed Air New Zealand in scaling back both domestic and international flights. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says there's 43-days worth of jet fuel either onshore, or on its way. He told Ryan Bridge there's no need for anyone to panic. Meager says we normally like to have about 50 days on fuel on hand, but there's

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2:15

Nicki Sutherland: Electricity Engineer Association...

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2026/03/25

There are calls to power up the energy sector's workforce so it doesn't short-circuit. A report by two industry groups —Energy Resources Aotearoa and the Electricity Engineers’ Association— has found the current size of the workforce is a constraint on growth. It recommends a new energy workforce governing body and a more bipartisan approach on energy to ensure job security. Electricity Engineers Association Chief Executive Nicki Sutherland told Ryan Bridge there's no crisis yet, but there could be

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3:15

Ellie Hooper: Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead on the...

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2026/03/25

The Government's U-turned on plans to ease minimum size limits for commercial fishing companies. Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead Ellie Hooper told Ryan Bridge says she's pleased with the changes but they don't go far enough. Hooper says the bill however, still incentivises the worst types of fishing - unselective bottom trawling - the impacts of which are being felt increasingly by all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:25

Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/03/25

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 26th of March 2025, Associate Transport Minister James Meager tells Ryan what the government plans to do to support the aviation industry around the fuel shortage. A new report’s warning we need a lot more workers in the energy sector and fast, Electricity Engineers' Association CEO Nicki Sutherland explains why. Commercial fishers won't be allowed to catch and sell popular undersized fish after a Shane Jones walk-back, Elle Hooper

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2:27

Ryan Bridge: Why's the world so hectic at the moment?

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2026/03/25

Everyone keeps asking why the world feels so hectic at the moment. If life were a movie a movie they'd call it One Battle After Another. Winston Peters, Judith Collins and their counterparts in Europe and elsewhere all agree we’re living in the most dangerous era since the world wars. But why? Yes there’s Trump - he’s unpredictable and a bit nuts. But Trump is really just a symptom of a wider problem which is basically the decline of America. The last death rattle of a superpower who knows its time

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3:00

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the...

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2026/03/24

It’s believed businesses will hold off on hiking prices for as long as possible as rising fuel prices risk pushing inflation up. Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says fuel prices are likely to lead to higher inflation and weaker growth over the coming months. She says it's too early to say how much that will push up inflation across the board, or whether the Official Cash Rate will need to be hiked earlier than expected. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge there was

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3:06

Will Foley: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor on McCain's...

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2026/03/24

Disbelief in Hawke's Bay as another major food producer prepares to cut back. McCain's confirmed it plans close its Hastings vegetable processing plant early next year. The move follows Heinz Wattie’s plans to shut its Hastings packing site, along with factories in Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Will Foley told Ryan Bridge locals thought they were better off than regions like Canterbury, and they thought McCain was still going strong. He says this has come as a

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2:56

Ricardo Menéndez March: Green Party Social...

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2026/03/24

There are concerns over the Government's fuel relief package missing benefit-dependent households. It's unveiled a temporary $50 weekly tax credit for about 143 thousand eligible working families with children as the Iran war sends fuel costs rocketing.Another 14 thousand families will get support at a lower rate. Green Party Social Development Spokesperson Ricardo MenéndezMarch told Ryan Bridge beneficiaries are often having to drive and some have kids. He says it's people who are already

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34:27

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

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2026/03/24

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25 March. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:07

Ryan Bridge: How much does $50 for some families cost...

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2026/03/24

That’s the real question we should be asking ourselves this morning. Remember, the Government’s running a deficit. A structural one. They spend more than they earn in taxes. The up to $400 million in yesterday’s package comes from the operating allowance. New money. The Government claims this is like a cheque account, but that’s disputed. The Taxpayer’s Union says given the fact the books are in the red, new spending is basically funded by borrowing.Therefore, it’s more like a credit card than a

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3:04

Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on NZ Cricket...

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2026/03/23

NZ20 has triumphed, but the administration disaster at New Zealand Cricket continues. Former Black Cap Dion Nash —understood to have been against the local franchise league that has been provisionally accepted— has resigned from NZC's board. A statement says Nash was no longer aligned with the future direction of the organisation. NZ Herald Sports Reporter Alex Powell told Ryan Bridge that it’s not surprising to see Nash falling on his sword. He says it was sort of known behind the scenes that he

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3:27

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair...

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2026/03/23

Fonterra's confident it will be able to make the best of bad global circumstances. The dairy giant has reported a 2.8% lift in first-half net profit to $750 million. It's also announced a 20 cent increase in the farmgate milk price with a midpoint now sitting at $9.70 per kilo of milksolids. Chief Executive Miles Hurrell says the war in Iran creates uncertainty. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Ryan Bridge that farmers are certainly worried. He says the key thing will be

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3:14

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government...

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2026/03/23

Calls for New Zealanders to remain level-headed at the pump as the Government moves to improve our fuel supply. It's changing fuel specifications so importers have the option to bring in fuel refined to Australian standards. The announcement comes as petrol surpasses four dollars a litre at some stations. Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih told Ryan Bridge we don't need to be discussing rationing yet. He says there's been some short-term disruptions at some truck stops, but we have six

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34:24

Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026

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2026/03/23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 24th of March 2025, the Government's announced its first change to help us from running out of fuel, Transporting NZ CEO and Former Z Energy Logistics Manager Dom Kalasih shares his thoughts. NZ Cricket's made the decision to move ahead with NZ20, NZ Herald Sports Journalist Alex Powell tells Ryan what this means for the game. Fonterra's posted a $750 million profit; Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson shares his

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1:38

Ryan Bridge: Don't expect a lolly scramble from the...

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2026/03/23

Anyone expecting a lolly scramble from the Government today is going to be disappointed. At best, one or two old Werther's Originals. As we’ve been talking about for the last few weeks, this government can’t, politically, splash cash when oil’s forcing inflation up. The $60 billion borrowed and spent during the pandemic, half not actually on Covid expenses, was fuel on the fire of an already raging inflation inferno. The Reserve Bank and Government were both blowing into the same sail. It got us up

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2:46

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on naval base intruders...

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2026/03/22

A Romanian woman and Iranian man have been arrested after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane Naval Base in Scotland. And, a UK minister says Israel's claims that Iran has missiles able to reach London and Paris cannot be substantiated. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge, "the government and ministers have been saying there is no assessment to substantiate those claims that Iran has long range missiles. "And as one minister said, even if they could, why would they?" LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:08

Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association Chief...

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2026/03/22

Optimism the Government's electric vehicle charger investment will benefit Kiwis. More than 52-million-dollars is being spent to more than double chargers nationwide, in a bid to boost uptake. Co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy lifts the total to more than 110-million. Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive Greig Epps told Ryan Bridge the Government’s worked closely with the industry over the past year. He says there's been an industry stakeholder group discussing how this could

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34:20

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/03/22

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 23rd of May 2025, The government wants to double ev charging points via interest-free loans, Imported vehicle association CEO, Greig Epps shares his thoughts. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. The government’s making moves to prevent dog attacks, Northland MP Grant McCallum tells Ryan what he wants to see it review. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on a UK minister saying there is "no

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2:25

Ryan Bridge: Watch out Luxon, Winston's coming for you

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2026/03/22

Winston's driving a dump truck through Luxon's political strategy. Luxon‘s strategy is to let his ministers do the talking. He says his strength is picking his team. And there's good reason, he has competent ministers; finance, justice, police, education, Chris Bishop, Todd Mclay on trade, Nicola Willis - she's taking control, taking the bull by the horns on the fuel crisis, which is his COVID. But as a voter, this leaves a power of vacuum at the top. Luxon has been cutting back media appearances

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