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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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2:22

Ryan Bridge: The power of protesting peacefully

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/05

Freedom is the thing I think we love the most about living in our country like ours: democratic, pretty liberal. We fight, to protest, we argue, we debate. But unlike it seems most of the rest of the world, we don't get physical. We don't kill each other for our beliefs. We express ourselves and then we try find a solution. Look around the world section of your newspaper this morning. From the Middle East, to Africa, to Europe, to Georgia. To parts of America, even. And you'll see places falling

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2:58

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator previews...

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2025/10/02

It’s the final round of the Rugby Championship this weekend. The All Blacks are taking on the Wallabies on Saturday night, in a sold-out Optus Stadium in Perth. Seven changes have been made to the side and Scott Barrett is back in the captaincy. Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge inconsistency is likely the focus for the All Blacks. He says there are still so many questions around this team, and until they start stringing wins together, the questions will remain. LISTEN

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4:41

Brent Kleiss: NZ Pork CEO on the new requirements for...

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2025/10/02

Producers want pork from abroad plated up with transparency. The Government's raising minimum spacing requirements to 13% while time in farrowing crates drops from 33 days to just seven. Farmers need to implement the changes by 2035. NZ Pork Chief Executive Brent Kleiss told Ryan Bridge 60% of Kiwis eat imported pork, so it would be ideal to introduce standards for them too. He says if consumers were able to see clearer information about where their pork is coming from, it would give them more

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34:22

Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/02

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 3 October. 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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4:03

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins...

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2025/10/02

One of Māoridom's biggest movements has split with Te Pati Māori. Toitu Te Tiriti —which led the hikoi on Parliament last year— has voted to distance itself from the party. Leader Eru Kapa-King is the Party's former vice President and son of one of its current MPs - has told Te Ao Māori news the party has a dictatorship model of leadership. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pati Māori has internal issues it needs to work through. Political Commentator, Liam Hehir shares his thoughts. LISTEN

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2:13

Ryan Bridge: Are local elections a flop?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/02

At what point do you say this local government election's a failure, a flop, not worth the paper it's written on? I think we're fast approaching that point now. Even in Auckland - our biggest city. Super-City. With the most responsibility, the biggest burden to shoulder after amalgamation, the turnout with two weeks left to go is 9.2%. Last year it was 35%. That's not a mandate. It's a vote of no confidence in the entire system. If you think about it, it's not like Kiwis aren't engaged in democracy

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3:14

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on house prices...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/01

Property values have ticked up again after a five-month fall. Cotality data shows property values in New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in September. Across the main centres, Wellington dipped by 0.4%, with Auckland also down 0.2%. It follows a cumulative -1.6% drop over the five months to August. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge the regions that are doing the best are the ones who have had good export outcomes or tourism seasons. Tauranga for example, he said, has had two bumper seasons

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2:03

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the Government...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/01

US Federal Government workers are bracing for days without pay. Republican and Democrat lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on a spending bill. US correspondent Mitch McCann says the shutdown's likely to last almost two weeks. He told Ryan Bridge until then, affected staff aren't getting paid, even if they're in essential roles. McCann says people like airport security staff and park rangers are expected to keep working every day without pay. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:50

Liam Willis: Gut Cancer Foundation CEO pays tribute...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/01

The Gut Cancer Foundation says author and broadcaster Nigel Latta played a vital role in raising awareness of the disease. The high-profile clinical psychologist has died from stomach cancer this week – he was 58. He was heavily involved with the Gut Cancer Foundation following his diagnosis, educating people about the symptoms and risk factors. Foundation CEO Liam Willis told Ryan Bridge the increased awareness means people are more likely to get themselves assessed. He says the earlier these

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34:15

Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025

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2025/10/01

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2 October. 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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2:42

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on sector disappointed...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/01

Disappointment the Government's energy reforms haven't prioritised keeping electricity prices down. Changes include allowing Crown-controlled gentailers more government capital for projects, plans for a new gas import terminal and giving the Electricity Authority more power. Electric Kiwi CEO Huia Burt told Ryan Bridge this could result in wholesale prices reducing by about 2% per annum. She says that amounts to a few dollars off a power bill, but for a bold reform, we'd be talking hundreds of

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1:49

Ryan Bridge: We need to break away from coalition...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/10/01

Yesterday was MMP in action. It was exhibit A of a coalition government. Without a single party with a clear mandate, you end up with piecemeal positions.You get a report done then you cherry pick which options are palatable to everybody and effective for nobody. In this case they picked just two of the ten options. Seymour would have liked the option of flogging off the 51% of energy companies we do own, but on the other hand, Matua Shane wanted the buy the rest back. It’s what we call a political

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3:41

Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the decreasing...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/30

Faster access to primary and specialist mental health and addiction care is having a flow-on effect. The latest data shows nearly 84% of people are accessing primary care within a week, surpassing the government's target, while 80.3% are accessing specialist support within three weeks. Some regions, including Northland, Gisborne and Nelson Marlborough don't meet either of the targets. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey told Ryan Bridge the work continues, but it's good to see some signs of

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2:43

Linda Gradstein: CBS Jerusalem Correspondent on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/30

All eyes are on Hamas as Donald Trump gives it three or four days to respond to his proposed peace plan. The deal would end the war, see hostages returned, Israeli troops pulled out of Gaza, and Trump leading an interim Government. It's been supported by our Foreign Minister Winston Peters as well as European and Middle Eastern leaders. CBS Jerusalem correspondent Linda Gradstein told Ryan Bridge there's been very little indication of what Hamas will do. She says initial reports suggest Hamas is

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2:00

Ryan Bridge: We need more than agriculture to be...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/30

There’s nothing quite like watching a well-thought-out strategy come together and work. And hats off to South Korea this morning — they’re absolutely smashing it when it comes to tourism. The government set a goal: 30 million visitors a year by 2030. In 2005, they had 6 million. Last year? 16 million. This year: they’re on track to hit 20 million. This isn’t happening by chance — it’s happening by design. Government and business have come together and gone all in on infrastructure and law changes

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3:34

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/30

The energy sector's hopeful that Government reforms will be bold, and address their concerns. Energy Minister Simon Watts is expected to announce reforms today, which will focus on issues the market hasn't been able to solve itself. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director, Karen Boyes, says told Ryan Bridge Liquefied Natural Gas could be an option - as we're running out of domestic gas. She says LNG isn't the cheap option, but would guarantee more supply. LISTEN ABOVESee

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/30

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1 October. 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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4:43

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/29

The Reserve Bank has been learning lessons from its handling of the Covid pandemic. Chief Economist Paul Conway says they now have a deeper understanding of supply shocks and the structural drivers of inflation and are better equipped for future shocks. He says in hindsight, going earlier or harder to OCR hikes would have reduced inflation sooner. New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist Eric Crampton told Ryan Bridge pumping money into a locked-down economy was the wrong approach. He says it's great

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4:06

Darryl August: Institute of Building Surveyors...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/29

Some building owners may decide it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to new earthquake standards. The Government's eased regulations which will see Auckland, Northland, and the Chatham Islands removed from the regime. Institute of Building Surveyors President Darryl August says while an earthquake isn't likely in Auckland, it could cause a lot of damage if it did happen. He told Ryan Bridge even people in low-risk areas like Auckland should still have a look at their building. August

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34:11

Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/29

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30 September. 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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