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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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2:37

Ryan Bridge: Should we worry about extremism in NZ?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/17

Did you see the cops put out a handy warning for us all yesterday? Hide, tell, escape. The spooks in Wellington reckon extremist violence is a realistically possibility in this country. Now, they’ve been saying this for some time. Yesterday you may have got a news alert about this new campaign from police telling you what to do during an armed attack in a crowded place. You could think, well, maybe they’re just being prepared, and better to know what to do than not. But isn’t there a part of you

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3:34

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/16

Food price inflation is starting to stabilise. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the food price inflation is 5% – unchanged on a month ago. Butter prices have risen 32% in a year, cheese is up 26%, while milk has increased by 16%. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge that while households are still seeing high costs, the pressure is coming through in a more contained fashion. He says that when inflation was running rampant a few years ago, just about everything was impacted,

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4:32

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/16

The number of convicted criminals being sent to prison is at an all-time high. Ministry of Justice data shows more than seven thousand people were sent to prison following convictions in the year to June, up 14% on the previous year. The proportion of people who received prison sentences is the highest on record, at 15%. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Ryan Bridge their focus is on reducing victims of crime, not sending people to jail. But he says if it leads to a higher prison population in

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34:10

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/16

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 17th of September 2025, you’re more likely to be sent to jail following a conviction than ever before, according to the latest Ministry of Justice statistics, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith tells Ryan why criminals are no longer getting a free ride from our courts. The aviation sector is calling a new Government plan a major milestone, NZ Airports Association CEO Billie Moore shares her thoughts. Food prices rose 5% in the year to

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2:07

Ryan Bridge: My prediction for the 2026 election

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2025/09/16

Like it or not, next year's big dance in politics will ultimately be decided by the few, not the many. Most MMP elections have been. Minnows hold the keys to the kingdom. Be it Winston with his best result ever or Te Pati Māori with an overhang -2026 won’t be a 2020 landslide. The difference this time is how extreme some of the smaller parties, more to the point, some of their MPs, have become - think Takuta on Indians and Simon Court on Palestine. It’s not just rhetoric, but policy, too. A separate

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3:45

Billie Moore: Airports Association Chief Executive on...

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2025/09/16

Hopes that the Government's aviation plan can help more pilots take off. The Government released the first ever strategy for the sector. Part of that is a commitment to look at pilot education and create a workforce plan. Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge it's something we can't afford to neglect. She says there's already a pilot shortage, so we need to get a move on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:29

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the Government...

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2025/09/15

Auckland businesses are keen to see what benefits more events at Eden Park could bring them. The Government's looking at Eden Park's rules, including the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held, and a 2000 person limit for conferences. It's exploring whether current rules are holding back economic growth. Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck told Ryan Bridge even a single added concert can do wonders. She says a single P!nk concert brought in more than $6 million in spend.

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3:08

Julian Kohn: Eastland Wood Council Chairman on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/15

Forestry industry voices say keeping 100% of slash and wood debris inside forest boundaries is operationally impossible. Gisborne District Council has obtained an enforcement order forcing two companies to properly manage the sediment risk. Samnic Forest Management is appealing the order and says it would probably go bankrupt if it went ahead. Eastland Wood Council Chairman Julian Kohn told Ryan Bridge they're trying to get a better deal. He says the industry is trying to find an environmental,

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4:28

Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on confidence is...

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2025/09/15

The latest Rabobank survey's found farmers' faith in the broader agricultural economy is at its second highest level in the last decade, up to 46 percent. 51 percent expect it to improve in the year ahead - up three percent from the last quarter. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay told Ryan Bridge it's pleasing to see - as it's good for the country's economy. He says when the primary sector's doing well and prices are up, they start spending money. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:11

Ryan Bridge: New Zealand needs a grow spurt

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2025/09/15

I’ve had it with people whinging about state of this county and people fleeing to Australia who then refuse to stop and ask why we got here and how we get out of it. Chucking up a post up on TikTok or waving a banner at a protest won't cut it. Productivity (that’s how much we get out for what we put in) is crap. It's been getting worse or flat-lining for decades. Australia’s is better. Wages are 30% higher. We’re smaller, we have to be smarter. And that means doing what the banner wavers of the

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/15

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 16th of September 2025, the Government's investigating local rules that are holding Eden Park back from hosting more big events, Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck tells Ryan about the impact this could have on Auckland. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay shares his thoughts on farmer confidence climbing. Gisborne council’s forestry rules have company directors warning they could go bankrupt. Plus, Australia correspondent Donna Demaio has the

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2:34

Nick Sautner: Eden Park Chief Executive on the boost...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/14

Hopes a new events fund will make Auckland an attractive choice for international acts. The Government is pumping $40million dollars to secure large scale events from next year - part of a bigger $70million dollar boost. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says his dream would be a Spice Girls reunion concert. But he told Ryan Bridge any big name will be good for the city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:11

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/14

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 15th of September 2025, The government's dropping $70 million to supercharge events and tourism, Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner shares his thoughts. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. One in four of our schools need help to achieve the government's 2030 attendance target, NZ Principals Federation President Leanne Otene explains what help is needed. Plus 26 police officers have been injured while policing a protest

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4:41

Leanne Otene: Principals' Federation President on 1...

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2025/09/14

A view that factors schools can't control are the reason school attendance is static. About 600 schools are struggling to reach the 2030 goal of having 80 percent of students attending more than 90 percent of the time. That's almost one in four schools. Principals' Federation President Leanne Otene told Ryan Bridge this data includes both unjustified and justified absences - as well as transience. She says this can be kids needing to move around for social housing, or those in families impacted by

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1:38

Ryan Bridge: Is funding major events a priority?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/14

There's no doubt punters will like this new major events fund. $70-million of new and old money. Some for infrastructure like the cycleway network which needs an upgrade. $10-million for regional tourism. And the showstopper is this $40 for "significant, high-impact events for New Zealand from 2026". The PM and Minister Upston came out yesterday and said these big major events are money-makers. Hospotality does well. Tourism operators do well. Retail does well. They called it a bonanza. But if

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3:28

Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/11

It’s a big weekend for rugby, with the Warriors final against the Panthers falling at the same time as the All Blacks second clash with South Africa. It’s been ten years since the All Blacks claimed victory over the Springboks in Wellington – will they be able to pull off another win? And the Warriors are entering the playoffs in 6th place after a season filled with ups and downs – how will they fare against the Panthers? Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby Elliott Smith and sports journalist Nick Bewley

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4:25

Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/11

There's concern there's a creep towards privatisation in a refreshed curriculum. The Government's overhauling senior secondary school subjects, with new options to be phased in from 2028. Vocational subjects including engineering, building, and construction will be industry-led. Principal of Auckland's Albany Senior High School Claire Amos told Ryan Bridge it could mean losing the benefits of a school-led approach. She says some of the most powerful vocational learning is happening in the context of

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34:16

Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/11

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 12th of September 2025, Erica Stanford's revealed the new subjects which will be included in the replacement of NCEA, Albany Senior High School Principal Claire Amos shares her thoughts. Newstalk ZB's Elliot Smith and Nick Bewley provide some analysis ahead of the All Blacks and Warriors games this weekend. A manhunt is still underway in the us to search for the killer of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, Washington Bureau Chief for

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2:12

David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/11

The FBI is releasing images of the latest person of interest following the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The highly influential conservative activist was shot at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday morning and later died in hospital. The manhunt continues for the person responsible after two people were questioned but later released from custody. Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith has the latest out of the US. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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1:57

Ryan Bridge: What a week of news

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/09/11

This week NASA found the clearest sign yet of ancient life on Mars. We learned that for the first time in human history, there more obese children on earth than underweight children. In the Middle East, missiles bomb peace talks. Over the skies of Europe we’ve got drones and fighter jets. In the US, supposedly the first among free nations, another political assassination. It’s times like this you think, what a strange species. If those Martian aliens turned up here, what would they think of us?How

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