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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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3:06

Ryan Bridge: You don't know what you've got 'til it's...

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2026/03/12

We're learning a few hard truths this week and the old saying rings true - you don't know what you've got 'til its gone. Parties on the left and the right all crying out for more oil.Turns out, it's actually still quite important. A decent supply of it at a stable price. And we're a long way off from that strait opening and running at full capacity again. Trump's talking victory. Winston told me this week the war will be over before people think.But there are sea mines and rocket launchers and

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34:26

Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026

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2026/03/12

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 13th of March 2025, the Government could consider car-less days to help with fuel security, AA Fuel Spokesperson, Terry Collins shares his thoughts. Homegrown Festival is back, but this time in Hamilton, Homegrown Festival Founder Andrew Tuck shares his thoughts. According to a new report the Maui gas field could run dry by 2027, Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey tells Ryan Bridge what impacts that could have on the energy sector. Plus,

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3:10

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby on the...

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2026/03/11

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is a contender to be named as one of Dave Rennie’s assistant coaches, possibly on defence. The Moana Pasifika mentor would replace Tamati Ellison. Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby, Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge it’s not really a surprise. He says he’s got a strong connection to Rennie, having played under him for Wellington and the NPC going back 25 years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Education Spokesperson on...

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2026/03/11

Labour's new education spokesperson says giving non-unionised educators pay increases will divide teachers further. Boards can now make individual employment offers to non-NZEI primary teachers after the union rejected three recent deals. Ginny Andersen told Ryan Bridge it undermines existing bargaining and teachers would get more under the collective if it kept being negotiated. She says this is a short-cut that gives them less money and not as good conditions. Ginny Andersen took over the

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5:11

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables New Zealand Chair...

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2026/03/11

The impact of the Heinz Wattie's restructure won't be felt by growers straight away. The company plans to shut three manufacturing facilitates in Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, and packing operations in Hastings. It's because of a planned move away from selling frozen vegetables, Gregg's Coffee, and several dips, which means350 jobs are on the line. Process Vegetables New Zealand Chair David Hadfield told Ryan Bridge the current year's contracts have been locked in.He says harvests are either

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34:26

Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026

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2026/03/11

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Labour's new education spokesperson Ginny Anderson shares her thoughts on non-union teachers offered a pay rise from the Public Service Commission. Watties is looking to axe production of its frozen vegetables, Chair of Process Vegetables NZ David Hadfield explains how it will impact growers. All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has reportedly been picked by Dave Rennie to be an assistant coach, Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliot Smith tells Ryan how

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2:00

Ryan Bridge: Teachers deserve a pay rise

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2026/03/11

I can't see what the problem is with teachers getting a pay rise. If that sounds weird, it's because it's the union complaining. The union that's always saying teachers are undervalued and underpaid doesn't want the pay rise. They're actually going to take legal action to try and stop it happening. It's upside down day today folks. The primary teachers' union is dragging out their collective bargaining (9 months and counting). So in the meantime, old mate Sir Brian Roche is offering non-union

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3:09

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO calls for government...

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2026/03/10

The Government's under pressure to act to ensure airlines can continue operating. Air New Zealand's raised fares due to rising jet fuel costs, increasing domestic fares by $10, short-haul fares by $20, and long-haul fares by $90. Air Chathams has also raised its standard fare by $20. Chief Executive Duane Emeny told Ryan Bridge the Government could be playing a role in helping the industry out. He says they could focus on aviation and start working on things to support airlines should the conflict

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2:57

Matthew Hague: Lawyer who represented vaccine mandate...

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2026/03/10

A lawyer who represented opponents of vaccine mandates says the real test of the Covid inquiry is whether the country learns from its mistakes. The second phase of the inquiry has found New Zealand's overall response was effective. But it's found some mandates lasted too long, and the Government didn’t always communicate well with Kiwis. Lawyer Matthew Hague told Ryan Bridge people don’t expect perfection if another pandemic hits, but decisions need careful reflection. He says one of the report's

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34:22

Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026

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2026/03/10

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 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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3:01

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy...

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2026/03/10

Movement in housing affordability could spell good news for first home buyers. Cotality NZ's Housing Affordability report for Quarter 4 2025 shows the national value-to-income ratio fell to 7.2. This is the lowest level since a brief period in 2019 and before that 2016 The Property Investors Federation's Matt Ball told Ryan Bridge it is still higher than the long-term national average of 6.8. He says the decrease is great for young people, but it would be better for it to come down even more. LISTEN

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2:11

Ryan Bridge: Where in the world is Nikhil Ravishankar?

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2026/03/10

You've got to feel a bit for the Air New Zealand boss. If ever there was a poisoned chalice, he's drinking from it. He's glugging it back. Drowning in it. They've suspended their guidance after the gas price went nuts. Doubled on Iran. That's after announcing a loss of $60 million for the half year. And now they're hiking prices up to $90 on international fares and, reportedly, looking at cutting some routes. On top of all that you've got David Seymour barking loudly about selling half of you off

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3:30

Chris Roberts: Private Surgical Hospitals Association...

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2026/03/09

New research highlights a need to send more public health procedures to the private system. Westpac's latest healthcare report shows New Zealand currently spends about 10% of GDP on healthcare, split between 7% on public care and just 3% on private. It argues the private sector is nimbler, with extra capacity that can help cut wait times and improve outcomes. Private Surgical Hospitals Association Chief Executive Chris Roberts told Ryan Bridge its hospitals are investing in new facilities and

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4:25

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the economic...

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2026/03/09

“Enormous” swings in the price of oil are making it very difficult to gauge the severity of the shock to markets from the Iran war, ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says. Oil hit $120 per barrel yesterday but dropped back below $100 after the G7 nations signalled they could release strategic oil reserves. Zollner told Ryan Bridge she agreed with Finance Minister Nicola Willis' assertion that the duration of the shock was just as important as its size. Market volatility would continue, with

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4:34

Andrew England: Financial Times Middle East Editor...

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2026/03/09

Little is known about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, but he’s likely to continue his father’s “hardline, hostile attitude” toward the US, Israel and the West more generally, one expert says. Andrew England, the Financial Times’ Middle East editor, told Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Bridge that hostility would be compounded because Khamenei's father, mother, wife and sister have all been killed. Khamenei has not given any statement since the war began, England said. “We don't know where he is and

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34:24

Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2026

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2026/03/09

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner shares her thoughts on how the New Zealand economy will react to the war in Iran. A new Westpac report says we need to send more public health procedures to the private system, NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association CEO Chris Roberts shares his thoughts. Iran has appointed a new supreme leader, Financial Times Middle East editor Andrew England tells Ryan what we should know about about him. Plus,

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2:12

Ryan Bridge: On oil shock, people want more...

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2026/03/09

The war in Iran is not a shocking event in the sense that we knew it was coming. Trump has been not so much hinting, but sounding a fog horn for months. As we’ve been covering on this show, he’s been amassing military assets in the region since the end of January. So not surprising. What has surprised is Iran hitting their neighbours, the Gulf states, so hard, including oil fields and refineries. This has surprised markets. Hence what we’re seeing in Asia and at home. Same goes for the price of oil

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3:34

David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief...

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2026/03/08

Israel is launching a new wave of strikes in Tehran, which has been choked by smoke following attacks on its energy resources. Iran state-media says a new supreme leader has been chosen but they're yet to be named. Israel is also claiming its first military deaths of the war with two soldiers dead in southern Lebanon. Iran continues to lash out at US allies with Saudi Arabia authorities saying two have been killed and 12 injured in a recent attack. The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smith

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4:22

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on Health NZ directly...

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2026/03/08

A shake-up to GP trainee employment could make the pathway into general practice more appealing. Health New Zealand will now directly employ all first-year trainees not already in private practice - with applications opening today for next year. Currently, doctors must switch to being employed by the College of GPs. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Ryan Bridge it’s been one of the barriers discouraging doctors from specialising as GPs. He says they effectively become employees of the college and

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34:19

Full Show Podcast: 09 March 2026

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2026/03/08

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 9th of March 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Health New Zealand will now become the direct employer for all first-year GP trainees, Health Minister Simeon Brown tells Ryan how this will benefit new trainees. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Trump telling Starmer he doesn't

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