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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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2:58

Haritina Mogoșanu: Astrobiology Network Executive...

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2026/04/01

Astronomer's are over the Moon with excitement as NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years is only hours away from take off. The launch window for Artemis II begins at around midday New Zealand time. It'll last about 10 days, with four astronauts circling the Moon, taking them further into space than ever before. Astrobiology Network Executive Director Haritina Mogoșanu told Ryan Bridge NASA isn't in a rush to land on the Moon like it was with the Apollo missions. She says the last moon landing

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1:26

Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on Luxon's reshuffle

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2026/04/01

The American President's doing a live presser today on his war. The Australian Prime Minister's just wrapped a live address to the nation on the oil shock. And here, our Prime Minister is making his own announcement about a cabinet reshuffle. It's a bit of an odd time to do it. He's got Reti and Collins leaving, so he had to do it some point. The day before Easter Friday means he wants to spray and walk away for the weekend. The good news is there's plenty of talent to promote - the likes of James

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3:49

Richard Hills: Auckland Councillor on the Government...

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2026/03/31

An Auckland councillor says people shouldn't read too much into yet another change to Auckland's density plan. The Government revised the Super-city's minimum housing capacity for a second time yesterday, settling on 1.4 million after continued push-back in some suburbs. Last month it reduced it from two-million homes to 1.6-million. Councillor Richard Hills told Ryan Bridge the latest number just feels like political game playing. He says legal requirements mean it'll likely end up near 1.6

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3:13

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Affairs Minister on the...

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2026/03/31

There are hopes thawing our frosty relationship with the Cook Islands shouldn't be too tough for the Foreign Minister. Winston Peters is meeting Prime Minister Mark Brown on his home turf after an Auckland meeting last month. Relations have been tense since the Cooks didn't consult with New Zealand on a partnership deal with China, despite our free association arrangement. Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff told Ryan Bridge Peters should have the upper hand. He says Brown has an election this

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1:33

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief...

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2026/03/31

All signs are pointing towards inflation going up - as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet. ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey shows most firms expect costs to increase as economic insecurity sets in. Most anticipate they'll raise prices in the next three months. Retail and construction had the sharpest slides in confidence. Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge after the tariffs last year, this feels like a sense of deja vu. He says

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1:33

Ryan Bridge: Bureaucrats shouldn't get work from home...

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2026/03/31

Remember the outrage over bureaucrats working for home, even though Covid was a distant memory? The Government came in and said they should all pack their lunch and go back to work. Problem is, this isn't happening. As you'll know from listening to this show, ACC has already staged a backdown, now MBIE is doing the same. To her credit, Fleur Fitzsimons at the PSA union, has lawyered up and successfully argued workers' collective contacts allowed them to work from home. Now, the policy to restrict

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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026

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2026/03/31

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 1st of April 2025, Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff shares his thoughts on Winston Peters heading to the Cook Islands this week for the first time since 2024. Business confidence been punched in guts amid the global uncertainty, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his thoughts. The Government's reducing the housing density plan yet again, Auckland City Councillor Richard Hills tells Ryan why. Plus, UK/Europe

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2:50

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the economic...

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2026/03/30

Banks' forecasts of an economic contraction in the second quarter are probably right, independent economist Cameron Bagrie says. ASB’s revised outlook shows the bank expects annual GDP growth of 1.3% this year, down from its previous forecast of 2.9%, thanks to higher fuel prices hitting consumer spending. It expects the economy to contract by 0.3% in the second quarter and expand by 0.3% in the third, with New Zealand’s economic recovery now “unlikely” before 2027. Bagrie told Ryan Bridge those

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2:52

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on...

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2026/03/30

Construction and manufacturing workers are out the door, with more opportunities in other industries or abroad. Stats NZ finds the overall number of filled jobs ticked up 0.3% from January to February. But close to eight thousand jobs in construction and manufacturing have disappeared in the past year. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Ryan Bridge most building work's now in the renovation space. He says new builds have fallen away quite a lot, so well qualified workers are

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3:15

Madi Keay: General Manager of Kidney Health NZ on...

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2026/03/30

Concerns life-saving kidney care is underfunded across New Zealand. Dialysis - a vital treatment for thousands - can take hours, with some patients travelling long distances or managing care at home without any medical support. Health New Zealand admitted to 1News there's been a lack of funding in renal care in some parts of the country. Kidney Health New Zealand General Manager Madi Keaytold Ryan Bridge every hospital unit is struggling. She says Christchurch Hospital's come forward with concerns

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Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026

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2026/03/30

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 31st of March 2025, Ryan talks to Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie about the nerves facing the NZ economy as the Iran War continues. We hear about how underfunding of life-saving kidney care in parts of the country is impacting patients. And Ryan argues Auckland's City Rail Link needs to hit the ground running and be running at full capacity from opening day. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or

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2:09

Ryan Bridge: The CRL has to hit the ground running...

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2026/03/30

As far as conditions go ahead of a grand opening, you couldn’t do much better than a petrol price spike for the City Rail Link. Construction and testing will be finished within three months. Then it’s handed over to operators, who need another three months. So we can use it from September. Trains will depart every four to five minutes under the city. The cost? $5.5 billion. Half of that is funded by the Crown, so Gore — you’ve pitched in here. What’s more, Wayne Brown reckons the operational costs

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2:39

Jamie Cleine: NZ First West Coast Tasman candidate...

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2026/03/29

The Former Buller Mayor turned New Zealand First candidate thinks the party's mining policy will win over West Coast voters. The party's policy will see 50% of the royalties from each mine returned to the region where the mine's located. The party also wants to review mining rules, limiting the role of Government agencies like the Department of Conservation. West Coast Tasman Candidate Jamie Cleine told Ryan Bridge that he's looking to change the minds of the Coast's Labour supporters. He believes

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Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026

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2026/03/29

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 30th of March 2025, Ryan asks Minister for Regulation and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on his quest to cut red tape to help NZ's fuel resilience. He also asks about the rumour the government is about the shelve the LNG terminal. Former Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine talks why he's standing for New Zealand First - and whether the party's mining policy will win over the West Coast. Plus Andrew Alderson talks through Liam Lawson securing

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3:46

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on red tape...

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2026/03/29

David Seymour is hunting for red tape to cut in an effort to stretch New Zealand’s fuel stocks further. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regulation has asked businesses and the public to dob in any rules or regulations that could be getting in the way of an effective fuel response. Seymour says stripping back unnecessary bureaucracy could help keep fuel flowing and ensure supplies are used where they matter most. He told Ryan Bridge there's already been a few tips from members of the

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2:32

Ryan Bridge: There's still too much uncertainty...

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2026/03/29

New Zealand First’s mining policy hits all the right notes but ultimately is not worth the paper it’s written on. I’ll tell you why. On the whole, Kiwis don’t mind a bit of mining, so long as there are good jobs to be had in the right place — preferably not the middle of Milford Sound. Last year, the Government took in more than $250 million in royalties. But there was a poll we spoke about on this show just a few weeks ago: half of voters don’t think we get a good enough deal — a fair enough return

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3:24

James Hollings: Massey University Journalism...

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2026/03/26

It's been revealed the documentary on the disappearance of Tom Phillips will screen on Netflix. He and his children were missing for four years, and the saga ended with a shootout in September, killing the fugitive. Dame Julie Christie is creating a documentary on the case with the help of the Police and has been granted exclusive access. Massey University’s James Hollings told Ryan Bridge the primary concern with Netflix screening the documentary, is that it will play out overseas. He says the

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3:31

Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the new...

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2026/03/26

A new cruise terminal in downtown Auckland is set to be a game changer. The large terminal precinct is part of a $200 million “big ships” development project. It'll also be able to receive cargo vessels carrying 10 thousand containers by the end of next year. Cruise Association Chief Executive Jacqui Lloyd told Ryan Bridge it creates a dedicated 'welcome' area for people disembarking off ships. She says they’ve been using temporary spaces for the last twenty years, and having a dedicated space for

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2:55

Dr Deborah Powell: Apex National Secretary on the...

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2026/03/26

A union for scientists says its vital New Zealand's keeps some extra helium on hand to ensure cancer scanning treatment can continue at full capacity. Health officials are closely monitoring how the Middle East conflict could affect access to medical items. Minister Simeon Brown has been seeking advice, particularly around the supply of helium, which is critical for MRI machines. APEX national secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge there's no current supply issues and everything is operating as

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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

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2026/03/26

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 27th of March 2025, The Government's getting advice on a potential helium shortage which is needed for MRI's, Apex National Secretary Deborah Powell shares her thoughts. Downtown Auckland's getting a new cruise terminal, NZ Cruise Association CEO Jacqui Lloyd tells Ryan Bridge how this will boost the cruise industry. It's been revealed the documentary about Tom Phillips is going to be on Netflix, Massey University Journalism Programme

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