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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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4:01

Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/27

The Prime Minister's met with various South East Asian leaders but missed out speaking with US President Donald Trump, as he attends talks in Malaysia. Chris Luxon's attending the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur for bilateral talks with regional leaders. Donald Trump was at the talks briefly, before leaving for Japan to meet their new leader. Senior Political Reporter Azaria Howell told Ryan Bridge the pair will have a chance to cross paths again, with APEC in South Korea later this week. She says

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3:05

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Labour...

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2025/10/27

It's unclear how much the Labour government will raise, from its just announced new capital gains tax. The targeted tax would apply to profit made from selling commercial or residential property, to raise funds for universal free doctors visitors. The family home, farms, KiwiSaver, shares, business assets, inheritances, and personal items will be exempt. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge the announcement doesn't specify how much the tax is likely to raise. He says it's hard

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34:17

Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/27

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 28th of October 2025, Labour's announced a capital gains tax, Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen shares his thoughts. The Government’s finally making moves on aged care reform, Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello tells Ryan what changes they plan to make. Newstalk ZB Political reporter Azaria Howell has the latest on Luxon in Asia. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna

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1:25

Ryan Bridge: About time Dame Noeline was reinstated

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/27

It was only a matter of time before Dame Noels was allowed back where she belongs. You could almost hear the cheers from fans not just of netball but of sport in general. The problem with this whole saga is that for the most part, we the public have been left guessing what was really going on behind the scenes. The reason people became so invested, and it eventually became political, was the narrative around the story. Speak to your average punter and they’d made up their minds. Dame Noels is a

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4:03

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says strikers...

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2025/10/23

The Deputy Prime Minister isn't buying the argument strikers have won the war on public sentiment. Thousands downed tools across the education, health and public sector yesterday and took to the streets calling for better pay and working conditions. David Seymour - who's also the Associate Health Minister - told Ryan Bridge that it's important to talk about facts, rather than sentiment. He says the pay requests being made aren't sustainable with the Government's current finances. Seymour says

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3:27

Matt Montgomerie: Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst on...

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2025/10/23

New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale. The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lactalis could unlock around 4.5 billion in additional spending. Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Matt Montgomerie shares his thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:17

Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025

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2025/10/23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 24th of October 2025, the mega strikes have been and gone, Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Health and Education Minister David Seymour tells Ryan what happens next. Nick Bewley has this scoop on this weekend's all-southern NPC final. A new ASB report out this morning says Fonterra’s plan to sell its retail brands could unlock $4.5 billion in extra spending across the economy, Forsyth Barr Senior analyst, Matt Montgomerie shares his

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2:11

Ryan Bridge: What was the point of the mega strikes?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/23

So 100,000 workers went on strike. Now what? The cost to settle these claims will run into the billions. Easily. 1979 was the last time we a strike this big. A general strike. 300-thousand people. It was Muldoon days. It was over a dispute with driver unions and transport. It went to arbitration and the unions won. This time, senior doctors refused binding arbitration. Secondary teachers have a few more strikes before Christmas. And the primary teachers have more dates set down for pay talks next

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3:46

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President says the striking...

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2025/10/22

Unions say the mega-strikes today - are not just about them. Tens of thousands of workers across health and education are stopping work in their fight for better pay and conditions. More than 100 members gathered in Auckland last night - discussing the importance of strong public education and health systems. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says that the public service commission hasn't yet made contact, but the teachers have made it clear, "we're more than happy to talk about anything they want to

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2:56

Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive...

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2025/10/22

Labour plans to expand rebate for game development industry. Labour says that, if re-elected, they will expand the game development rebate, which gives Kiwi studios access to $40million a year to grow the industry. The subsidy currently covers 41 different game studios, and in the 2025 financial year $24million of the $40million was spent. Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Ryan Bridge that, “the world can't get enough of New Zealand developed games.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:56

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on more children...

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2025/10/22

More children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care. The agency's annual report reveals 530 children in care experienced harm in the year ending in March - 23 more than the previous 12 months. There were more findings of emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect in this period - but an eight percent reduction in findings of physical harm. Instances of harm in secure residences fell for the first time - something the Children's Minister is celebrating. Karen Chhour told Ryan Bridge she's pleased

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2:12

Ryan Bridge: How do we possibly save for retirement?

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2025/10/22

Massey Uni releases these numbers each year. They tell you how much you might need to retirement. In the city... two people in a house... want to live comfortably... need $1 million. $450,000 in the provinces. Now, you then start working backwards. In terms of you're net worth. Depending on your age, you may not be able to rely on the pension. Some government will eventually means test it or change the age or cut it back. It's inevitable. So there's a shortfall you're probably going to have to fill

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34:08

Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/22

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 23rd of October 2025, an estimated 100,000 teachers, nurses, dentists and medical staff are all walking off the job today, PPTA President Chris Abercrombie tells Ryan some rallies have been called off due to severe weather. Labour’s keeping the policy train rolling and this time it’s all about video games, New Zealand game developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene shares her thoughts. The Children’s Commissioner and

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3:45

Tom Bennion: Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal...

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2025/10/21

A Māori rights lawyer is not buying the Government's explanation for a change to foreshore and seabed laws. It says amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act restore the legislation to its original intent - an argument criticised by the Act's original author former Attorney General Chris Finlayson. It's expected to make getting Māori customary marine titles more difficult. Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar Tom Bennion told Ryan Bridge the Government's won't admit they're trying to

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2:16

Gavin Grey: UK/Europe Correspondent on Nicolas...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/21

Nicolas Sarkozy's become the first French ex-president to go to jail. He's started a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy, who was president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison, where he will occupy a small cell in its isolation wing. UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:18

Ryan Bridge: Confidence is key in politics

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/21

It was always going to be a risky strategy but it's backfiring quite badly for Labour. The two-year policy drought is over. Then heavens have open. And a flood, or more like a few rain drops, of policy. It's gone haywire not just because Hipkins forgot his Health spokesperson was actually announcing a policy yesterday. But because of the contents of that policy. In a nutshell it’s about letting some independent group of experts decide on health funding. And as I mentioned yesterday, a trend is now

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34:05

Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/21

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 22nd of October 2025, The Foreshore and Seabed Amendment Bill has passed into law, maori rights lawyer and former registrar of the waitangi tribunal Tom Bennion shares his thoughts. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay shares his views on farmer-shareholders voting in favour of a $270 million investment from Dawn Meats into Alliance. A new sector survey shows abuse toward roadworkers is out of control, Civil Contractors NZ CEO Alan

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2:32

James Smith: National Road Carriers Policy manager...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/20

Consistency is key to the success of crucial roads, which are next on the Government's construction hit list. It's funnelling nearly 1.2 billion into 17 highway projects countrywide, as part of the Roads of National Significance programme. National Road Carriers Policy manager James Smith told Ryan Bridge newly built roads of significance such as the Kapiti Expressway have seen significant benefits. He says not only do they lead to slightly faster travel times, but the route is now more reliable and

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3:05

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on Labour's...

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2025/10/20

Belief that small businesses are the backbone of New Zealand but are under-served in current Government schemes. Labour has pledged to launch a Future Fund - that re-invests dividends from specified Crown assets into businesses and infrastructure projects. Prospa Managing Director Adrienne Begbie told Ryan Bridge her company helps small businesses get off the ground, and it's great Labour is taking steps forward for these Kiwis. She says hopefully this fund gives some different kinds of investment

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2:28

Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on rates caps

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/20

A rates cap is one of those policies that immediately sounds appealing. Look no further than yesterday’s CPI number. It’s one of your top three inflation feeders. So, throw a cap on them. Tie their hands behind their backs. Reign 'em in! Get rid of the hundred-thousand-dollar bike rack here, the million-dollar disco toilets there, the coffee machines for staff over there. But in practice, how do actually make it work without starving these councils of revenue they actual need to fix the pipes? I

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