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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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3:12

Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/02/24

This Government has made fast-track a buzzword. After yet another massive hack of private information on Sunday, it needs to put that buzzword into action and sharpen up our privacy laws. Like, yesterday. Especially if we're talking about your health information getting stolen and potentially posted online by hackers for a ransom. The hackers it seems, are pretty much a mystery and never get caught. That ship seems to have sailed, and we can, at least for now, put that in the too hard basket. But

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2:50

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to...

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2026/02/23

Former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson was fired and has been under investigation over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. It comes as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, calling for the former Prince Andrew to be removed from the royal line of succession. Australia correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge the line of succession is a very complex legal

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2:54

John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on...

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2026/02/23

Long term benefits could justify the Crown pouring more money into Genesis Energy. The company's revealed a $400 million capital raise to up its investment in renewables. Now the Crown's purchasing $200 million worth of new shares to maintain its 51% shareholding. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Ryan Bridge Genesis is focused on storing electricity for dry years. He says that backup supply is the most important electricity for the system. But Harbord says the investment

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4:15

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on...

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2026/02/23

Airways New Zealand is pushing for the Civil Aviation Authority to lower the age New Zealanders can get an air traffic control licence amid worries our talent's being poached overseas. The air traffic control provider's sounded the alarm during an address before a Parliamentary Select Committee. CEO James Young says there's a global shortage of controllers, and in other areas like controller training. Aviation Industry Association CEO Simon Wallace told Ryan Bridge a licence can currently only be

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34:19

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

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2026/02/23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government’s forking out $200 million to keep its majority stake in Genesis Energy, Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord tells Ryan if this is a good investment. Warnings that staffing shortages could spell big problems for our airline industry, Aviation Industry Association CEO Simon Wallace shares his concerns. Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina tells Ryan why he wants Police stationed at the City Rail Link long-term

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3:50

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police...

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2026/02/23

Police say they can't keep an ongoing presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link long term. The country's largest transport project is scheduled to open to passengers sometime in the second half of the year. But a Police official told an Auckland Council Safety Committee this month they're preparing to ramp up operations in quarter three. Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina tells Ryan Bridge conversations need to be had. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits

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2026/02/23

Kiwis are known around the world for their kindness. We open doors, we say please and thank you, we help out our neighbour. We leap in to help when help is needed. It’s one of the traits we’re most proud of. But one thing we hate more than anything else is when that kindness is taken for granted - then it’s no more Mr Nice Guy. We say this with kids stealing from dairies and ram-raiding poor old hard-working dairy owners. The minute they started destroying livelihoods and beating people with screw

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34:15

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

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2026/02/22

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 23rd of Feburary 2025, The Government’s moving to give Police new powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith tells Andrew about the difference this will make for town centres. Donald Trump's announced a new 15% global baseline tariff with a new law, after the US supreme court ruled his existing tariffs illegal, Federal Tax Economist at Tax Foundation Alex Durante shares his thoughts. Andrew

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3:08

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government...

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2026/02/22

The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. They could be fined up to two thousand dollars or three months in jail if they don't. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Andrew Dickens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:18

Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals

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2026/02/22

If I was asked whether I’d back Defence Force professionals over politicians on Defence protocols and training, I’d back the professionals every time. ACT and New Zealand First, Winston and David, have asked questions of the Defence Minister Judith Collins on the amount of Māori culture, lore and language which is part of the Defence Force’s preparation for combat. This is not a new complaint. Questions about Karakia and haka come up from time to time. Some see this a against the old God, King and

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4:26

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of...

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2026/02/19

A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department. It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course. UK

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4:06

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest...

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2026/02/19

The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensitive information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The family of late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who also accused Mountbatten-Windsor of misconduct, told the BBC they celebrated after hearing of his arrest. Mountbatten Windsor's brother King Charles says the law must take its course. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Ryan Bridge with

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3:32

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa...

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2026/02/19

There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term. The trial allows visitors to enter New Zealand for up to three months on a valid Australian visa. The Government says arrivals have almost tripled since December, reaching 36,800 visits. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told Ryan Bridge the scheme will be reviewed around the 12-month mark to assess its success and any risks. She says there's little to no risk, as we're essentially

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2:32

Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland...

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2026/02/19

An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while. It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the Supercity from 2 million to 1.6 million. The revision to new density rules will focus more on builds in the central city and around key transit hubs, than in suburban areas. Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker told Ryan Bridge he doesn't think it'll please everybody and isn't the silver bullet some people have been asking for. LISTEN ABOVESee

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34:37

Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026

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2026/02/19

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's been arrested and is in custody over alleged misconduct in public office, Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams tells Ryan about the impact this will have on the Royal family's reputation. The Government's down a u-turn on housing intensification in Auckland, Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker shares his thoughts. Immigration Minister Erica Standford tells Ryan the latest on the success of visa-free travel

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2:15

Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?

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2026/02/19

I was driving through a street just out of Auckland’s CBD yesterday and saw all these apartments for sale. New buildings. Many looked empty. Loads of 'for sale' signs. Why don't people want to buy them? Is it the price? Some older 70s brick and tile types close the city are apparently selling in the $400 thousands. Newer ones seem to run more, depending on location. Wellington has a few steals at the moment. But again, not many interested buyers. Is it the economy? Is it the annoying body corporate

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2:35

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR...

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2026/02/18

An economist is pointing out a potential problem with the Reserve Bank’s economic forecast. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, has decided to keep the OCR unchanged at 2.25% for now. It says while inflation is above the target band, the economy still needs some time to recover. Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge that the problem with the Reserve Bank’s forecast is the assumed uptick in productivity growth. He says they’re assuming the supply side capacity, via productivity growth,

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3:07

Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac...

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2026/02/18

Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics. Pharmac will consider funding treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, which could be available from May 1st. They can be taken in pill form and take away the need for chemotherapy. Blood Cancer NZ CEO Tim Edmonds told Ryan Bridge the medications take a targeted approach to first-line treatment, which means they’ll be able to access targeted therapy instead of chemotherapy

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3:31

Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail...

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2026/02/18

Questions around why action wasn't taken sooner following a fatal dog attack in Northland. 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by three dogs on Tuesday as she visited a home in Kaihu, north of Dargaville. Local MP Shane Jones says jail terms should be considered for owners of what he labels 'homicidal dogs'. Animal behaviour expert Mark Vette told Ryan Bridge animal management were aware of the dogs, so it's a shame they didn't step in earlier. He says this clearly shows something was wrong, and

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2:37

Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth

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2026/02/18

So the OCR decision was largely as expected yesterday, but what the Reserve Bank made very clear is where they think growth will come from. As we’ve spoken about on the show lately, house prices aren’t running away here like in Australia, bar Queenstown. In previous recoveries, the wealth effect kicks in and people go shopping when their house prices go up. But this time the bank says prices will stay flat, then pick up again later this year, but only at the rate of income growth. In other words,

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