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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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34:20

Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2026

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2026/03/03

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, tourism total spend hit $46.6 billion in the year to March Tourism Minister Louise Upston shares her thoughts. New changes to your power bill could mean money back in your pocket, Utilities Disputes Commissioner and CEO, Neil Mallon explains. Youth social workers are warning the Government bootcamps won’t fix youth crime, Aaron Hendry, youth development worker and Kickback co-founder tells Ryan why. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey

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2:56

Lousie Upston: Tourism Minister on the latest Stats...

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2026/03/03

There’s confidence tourism spending will soar even more. Stats NZ data shows tourism spending hit $46.6 billion in the year to March 2025, up 3.3%. International visitors spent $18.1 billion – a 7% jump. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Ryan Bridge Chinese arrivals remain below pre-Covid levels but have surged recently, driven by last year’s policy changes. She says one is allowing visitors with an Australian visa into New Zealand, which has had a significant impact. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:36

Ryan Bridge: The oil price danger zone for inflation

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2026/03/03

If this is still going on in two or three weeks, lots of countries, including ours, will start to feel the pinch. Brent Crude Futures topped out at $85 a barrel overnight, the highest price since 2024. JP Morgan says it could hit, worst-case, $120. The Iraqis are now pulling back production because of the Hormuz logjam. Refineries in Asia are, according to Bloomberg, thinking about cutting production by 20-30% for the same reason. You've got tankers backing up and unable to port. All this stuff

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4:05

Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University’s Director of...

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2026/03/02

Stability is continuing to erode across the Middle East with another day of large-scale combat. The White House advises its military attacks on Iran could last weeks. The strikes have killed Iran's Supreme Leader and numerous officials and more than 1250 targets have already been struck. Tehran's been retaliating, sending strikes over surrounding countries, with six US servicemen among the dead. National Security Expert Matthew Schmidt told Ryan Bridge that when all is said and done, there are a

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3:20

John Battersby: Senior Fellow at the Centre for...

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2026/03/02

The commander of naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui is facing a court martial —alongside two other officers— over its sinking off Samoa's coast in 2024. Charges laid under the Armed Forces Discipline Act allege errors on the bridge meant the vessel grounded on a known navigational hazard. Commander Yvonne Gray, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Gajzago, and a third unnamed officer are facing charges. John Battersby, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, told Ryan Bridge that as a

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3:00

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Minister on the...

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2026/03/02

The Prime Minister’s being accused of playing politics over Iran. Christopher Luxon says the Government will make a decision very shortly on whether to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity. Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff told Ryan Bridge if Luxon wanted to take a stand, he should have done it already, as moving now would look opportunistic. He's questioning why the Government's treating Iran differently than countries like Russia, and thinks we need

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34:26

Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026

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2026/03/02

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 3rd of March 2025, New Haven University Director of International Affairs and National Security Expert Matthew Schmidt shares the reaction from the US following the latest developments with Iran. The captain of the Manawanui Commander Yvonne Gray, is among three navy officers being charged over its sinking in Samoa last year, Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow John Battersby shares his thoughts. The

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2:35

Ryan Bridge: AI can't master all the jobs

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2026/03/02

There’s been a lot of chat about AI replacing jobs lately. And I get it, there are signs it’s happening. For certain roles, especially more junior ones, the threat is real. But there are some things a computer will never know and never be able to do. Like reading somebody’s emotions. Burger King in the US, this is a story out this week, is trialling AI software to judge how courteous and friendly its staff are.They’ve got an aptly named AI assistant, Patty, apparently doing this task. Party lives in

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6:53

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses making...

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2026/03/01

A barrier stopping rural workers from using KiwiSaver is being lifted. Farm workers, rural teachers, police and defence staff have been unable to make first-home withdrawals, because they’re required to live in employer housing. The Government’s now allowing them to use their savings, including towards buying a farm. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that these workers have been locked out of the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal for too long. She says if people are working hard to get

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3:58

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief with...

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2026/03/01

The Israeli Prime Minister says bombing in Iran could continue for days. Coordinated strikes with the US have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and multiple senior officials - resulting in Iran launching counter strikes across the Middle East. Three US service members have been killed in the military operations while nine people in Israel have been killed in Iran's retaliatory attacks. Iranian officials have formed a transitional council to lead the country. The Guardian Washington

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1:57

Ryan Bridge: The issues we care about

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2026/03/01

We have a new issues poll out this morning. It's from IPSOS. 1000 people. Was taken after Waitangi weekend. The numbers are bad for National, because they should be winning on more issues. But Luxon won't hate the numbers because they're going in the right direction of a few key issues. A significant increase on Cost of Living - after a period of trending in the wrong direction. Another 'significant' increase on healthcare/hospitals- closing the gap from 19 to 12 points since October. After being

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34:42

Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026

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2026/03/01

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith, has the latest on US/Israel strikes on Iran. The Government will allow farmers to use their KiwiSaver to buy their first home or farm, Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Ryan about the impact this will have. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on UK troops at a base in Bahrain are narrowly missed by a rocket

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2:28

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime...

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2026/02/26

The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country. Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held on March 24 instead of the original end of October date. It comes after months of politics dominated by Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous Danish territory. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge before that, polls had been unfavourable towards her. He says her handling of Trump gave her a popularity boost,

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2:32

Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager...

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2026/02/26

Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year. Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days. Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla. Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting

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3:31

John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional...

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2026/02/26

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 after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss. It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a slower recovery in domestic demand, and persistently high aviation system inflation. Mayor John Funnell told Ryan Bridge he understands costs are rising, but the Taupō to Auckland flights are close to full every time. He says they have a good relationship

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5:49

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of...

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2026/02/26

A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing. Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49 thousand fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years. The Government says there's no doubt the gang patch ban has played a part. Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told Ryan Bridge many victims think it is because of a bolstered police presence. LISTEN ABOVE See

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34:28

Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

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2026/02/26

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 February. 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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3:19

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor...

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2026/02/25

The Reserve Bank's proposal enforcing the set up of more branches and ATMs has left one expert stunned. It's asking for public feedback on requiring banks to provide accessible cash services countrywide, free of charge. It includes ensuring those in urban areas can reach a service by walking. But Massey University Banking Professor Claire Matthews says the need isn't high enough to warrant banks spending money on this plan, which she says has come out of left field. She told Ryan Bridge that

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3:03

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives...

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2026/02/25

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. Funding's been approved for the round-the-clock service at Ōhakea Air Force base, near Palmerston North. Under aviation laws, commercial flights must nominate an alternative runway in case a plane can't land at its destination. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Ryan Bridge this is important as long-haul aircraft

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34:21

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

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2026/02/25

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 Chair Karl Dean shares his thoughts. The Government says the control tower at Ohakea air base will soon operate 24/7, making it the country’s official back-up airport, Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand Executive Director Cath O'Brien tells Ryan Bridge how big of a difference this will make for airlines. The Reserve Bank is asking the

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