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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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2:08

Ryan Bridge: We need more positivity

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/05/14

It's Friday huddle, pep talk time. New Zealand, we're going to need our number-8 wire, positive, can-do, problem solver attitude now more than ever. Air New Zealand's in the doldrums, Trump's at war in the Middle East, oil's chocked up, Xi's talking about Taiwan again. And for some perspective, if Taiwan kicks off, which some in the intelligence community reckon could happen as early as next year, then things will change pretty quickly. The world could be held to ransom over semi-conductors, not

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3:29

Chris Bullen: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson...

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2026/05/13

Most New Zealanders think the tobacco industry is influencing government policy. A Talbot Mills survey —commissioned by public health group Health Coalition Aotearoa— has found more than two thirds of respondents think the industry is influencing policy. 55% of respondents support reintroducing low-nicotine cigarettes. Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson Chris Bullen told Ryan Bridge that while all industries want policies oriented towards them, the tobacco industry has a long history, all around

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4:46

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Senior Economist on...

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2026/05/13

An economist says New Zealand is different from Europe and our views on immigration aren't the same. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has used a pre-Budget speech in Auckland to promise a "careful" immigration policy that prioritises social cohesion over profit. He says failed immigration policies in Europe and North America have stoked a politics of division. Eric Crampton —the Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative business think tank— told Ryan Bridge 2023 MBIE data suggests most New

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2:41

Malcom Nance: Foreign Policy Analyst and Former US...

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2026/05/13

There's a belief China has the upper hand in the highly anticipated talks with the United States. Trump's in Beijing, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Iran war, trade, and US arms sales to Taiwan. Foreign Policy Analyst and Former US Navy Senior Chief Malcom Nance told Ryan Bridge the United States is behind the eight ball with China having the opportunity to eat America's economic lunch. He says China is the adult in the room as Trump shows he can't maintain a policy

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34:27

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

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2026/05/13

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 14th of May 2026, Trump’s touched down in Beijing ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping, US Intelligence, Foreign Policy Analyst & Former United States Navy Senior Chief shares his thoughts on how the meeting's going to go. A new survey has found, more than two thirds of Kiwis believe our smoking laws are influenced by big tobacco, Health Coalition Aotearoa Smoking Expert Advisory Group Co-Chair tells Ryan, why. The budget operating

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1:47

Ryan Bridge: Wellington's endless spending on...

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2026/05/13

You can't escape bureaucrats in Wellington; it's an occupational hazard. Despite the bad press they get, they're not all useless. But it depends on how you use them, and how often. Take the Golden Mile disaster in Wellington, as just one example. Council agrees to a project it can't afford. Expensive. Crazy. Ratepayers revolt. Cost blows out from $160m to $220m. The cost blowout is $60m. Or 30 disco toilets in Wellington dollars. New Mayor comes in. Review is ordered. Then then enter the reviewers

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3:06

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's...

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2026/05/13

The Australian Government has unveiled its Budget, with the Iran war continuing to loom large. Gross debt is expected to hit $1 trillion for the first time this year, and the federal government isn't expected to be back in surplus until 2036. The Australian Treasury is forecasting inflation will peak about 5%. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says they're dealing with the fifth economic shock in less than 20 years. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Ryan Bridge that all the new measures the Budget

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2:50

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool...

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2026/05/12

Federated Farmers says New Zealand's sheep meat exports to the US are a win-win for both countries. Trade Minister Todd McClay has revealed he expects the US Government to announce a trade investigation into our lamb imports in the coming weeks, as a means to impose more tariffs. New Zealand exported more than $600 million of sheep meat to the US last year. Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins told Ryan Bridge our exports compliment the US production season. He says it allows the

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34:20

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

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2026/05/12

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, Jim Chalmers 4th Australian Federal Budget is out, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold shares his thoughts. According to Cotality Kiwis are holding on to their homes longer than ever, Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball shares his thoughts. Trump tariff woes are back for Kiwi lamb exporters, Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins shares his concerns. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the

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3:01

Matt Ball: Property Investor Federation Manager on...

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2026/05/12

A changing property market could start shifting landlord trends. Fresh March quarter data from property information firm Cotality shows almost nine in ten residential properties are being sold for a profit, but it remains below the peak of more than 99% in late 2021. Property Investor Federation Manager Matt Ball told Ryan Bridge there's likely to be a rise in corporate style landlords as rules and regulation changes don't favour the mum and dad type investor. He says it wont be the causal investor

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1:54

Ryan Bridge: Jim Chalmers' Budget is hardly a recipe...

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2026/05/12

Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. That's basically the message to anyone worried about a capital gains tax in New Zealand. In Canberra last night Jim Chalmers' budget was pitched as a 're-balancing' of 'intergenerational inequality'. Fewer young people own homes in Australia, so they've pit grandkids against grandparents and made tax changes to negative gearing and capital gains. Negative gearing is where landlords make a loss on their rental property - income (rents) are less than

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3:21

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the calls for Sir...

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2026/05/11

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer may survive in the job, for now. More than 60 Labour MPs are now publicly calling on the Labour leader to resign or set a timetable for departure following Labour's disastrous performance in local elections last week. Four MPs have quit as ministerial aides, calling for fresh leadership. But UK correspondent Enda Brady told Ryan Bridge Labour doesn't yet have another option. He says there is no clear challenger, or anyone who's sticking their hand up calling

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4:05

Luke Somervell: Renters United President on the...

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2026/05/11

Many first-home buyers are still turning to family for financial assistance to get on the property ladder. A new survey —commissioned by insurance company OneChoice— has found almost half of respondents are getting help from the Bank of Mum and Dad. Those who are renting say they feel trapped trying to save for a deposit. Renters United President Luke Somervell told Ryan Bridge the lack of quality rental properties is making more people wanting to buy their own home. He says for a lot of people

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2:57

Andrew Geddis: Otago University Law Professor on...

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2026/05/11

An election law expert says it could work in Labour's favour for it to not win many Māori electorate seats. Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced she is splitting from Te Pāti Māori and forming her own party. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis says there could be overhang seats if either party wins electorates with a relatively small party vote. He says told Ryan Bridge it would then increase the number of MPs needed for a majority. Geddis says winning the Māori electorates

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34:28

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

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2026/05/11

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 12th of May 2026, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will run as an independent under the banner of Te Tai Tokerau, Otago University Law ProfessorAndrew Geddis tells Ryan what this will mean for the Māori party. New housing data out this morning shows, half of all first home buyers expect help from the bank of Mum and Dad, Renters United President Luke Somervell shares his thoughts. UK Labour backbencher Catherine West has pulled back from

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2:10

Ryan Bridge: The real message in the Government's...

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2026/05/11

The most interesting thing about the fuel ration plan has nothing to do with fuel rationing. Read the Q&A script the Minister's office provided and you quickly realise this thing will probably never see the light of day in any practical sense. Trump would probably need to drop a nuke for us to get there. And there's no prioritisation until 'Level 4'. It's all very high trust and that's probably for the best. But what the plan spells out, clear as day, are the most important industries,

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3:14

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police spokesperson on NZ...

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2026/05/10

Labour says a mix of push and pull factors are responsible for Australia poaching New Zealand cops. 1News reports 144 New Zealand police officers left for Australia in the past year. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says we can't realistically keep up with the pay and incentives being offered. Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen told Ryan Bridge a major push factor is the Government's failure to deliver on its 500 additional police officers. She says there's more pressure for frontline

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2:31

Ryan Bridge: NZ's isolation is a blessing and a curse

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2026/05/10

It'd be easy to draw comparisons and parallels between our upcoming election and the local and federal upsets in Australia and the UK at the weekend. But New Zealand is a totally different kettle of fish. In part, because, unlike the Brits and the Aussies, we run an MMP system. The smaller parties that have traditionally been overlooked, like One Nation and Reform, are doing well because the major parties have failed on immigration and the economy. Our system is designed to allow these smaller

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34:00

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026

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2026/05/10

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 11th of May 2026, Police are admitting they just can’t compete with the money on offered across the ditch, Labour Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on political uncertainty in the UK likely to affect sentiment after elections, P&O ferries hits holidaymakers with Iran war fuel surcharges and British Steel set for nationalisation in the King’s speech. Jimmy Rushton Kyiv Based Foreign

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4:10

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2026/05/08

An economist says a new OECD report says what most people already know about the pension age. Its latest Economic Survey warns if current policy settings continue, we could be spending 5% more of our GDP on health, long-term care, and pensions by 2060. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen agrees the pension age should be adjusted to general life expectancy. He told Ryan Bridge that while there are many considerations, New Zealand needs to at least do something or else we'll hit a fiscal

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