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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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2:26

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director...

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2025/12/03

Shoppers are travelling from around the country to witness today's Ikea launch. The mega-retailer will start trading at 11am but the car park will open at 8:30am. Heavy traffic's anticipated, including 40-minute queues to exit the motorway at Mount Wellington. It could take punters up to an hour just to enter the carpark. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge it's the most anticipated retail opening New Zealand has seen. He says everyone knows about Ikea, but we

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4:06

David Higgins: Duco Events Promoter on the first live...

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2025/12/03

All the stars have aligned for the first concert at Christchurch's new stadium. Six60 and Synthony will open the music calendar at One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha next May - following Super Rugby’s Super Round a month earlier. It’s backed by the Government’s $70 million Major Events fund. Duco Events Promoter David Higgins told Ryan Bridge Synthony wouldn’t be part of the lineup without that funding. He says these events are very expensive to run, and organisers have to make a risk-return judgement if

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34:05

Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025

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2025/12/03

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 4th of December 2025, Andrew Coster's resigned with immediate effect employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor shares his thoughts on why he was placed on leave for so long. Ikea opens in Auckland today, First Retail Group Managing Director tells Ryan whether the hype will last. Six60 and Synthony will play the first ever live show at Christchurch stadium, funded by the government's events fund, Duco Events promoter David Higgins tells Ryan

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1:59

Ryan Bridge: Is Coster really sorry?

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2025/12/03

Andrew Coster's three weeks of silence and negotiating speaks volumes about the sincerity of the apology delivered yesterday. If you really felt that way, if you hadn't until yesterday realised what had gone on, which he had of course, he saw the report long before any of us did, then surely, you'd have come straight out starting blocks with an apology to Ms Z. Wouldn't that be a bit more credible? As for the Government, they've obviously been trying to get him out without paying him too much. The

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3:02

Eric Thompson: Herald Motorsport Correspondent on...

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2025/12/02

A pivotal year ahead for Liam Lawson after confirmation his seat is safe in Formula 1 in 2026. Red Bull has confirmed Lawson will retain his spot in Racing Bulls and be joined by 18-year-old debutant Arvid Lindblad. Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson says Lawson will have plenty to race for. He told Ryan Bridge that 2026 will be the year for him to cement his position on the Formula 1 grid. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:14

Steve Watt: Police Association President on Richard...

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2025/12/02

The Police Association says when it comes to new policing targets, the devil will be in yet-to-be-confirmed detail. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced four new targets, including raising New Zealanders trust and confidence from 69 to 80-percent. It follows the force taking a major hit in the wake of the McSkimming scandal. Association President Steve Watt told Ryan Bridge it's good to have goals, but information is scarce. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:09

Ryan Bridge: How was a former Covid response lead...

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2025/12/02

This story should shock everybody, but it won't. Sadly. The headline? Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs. From us, taxpayers. This guy was 25 and yet somehow in charge of the DHBs’ response to the Covid pandemic in the Lower North Island. He stole almost $2m over five months. He bought cars, holidays, a house. He was an MIQ boss. He submitted invoices for work that never happened. One invoice was for $300k. Two of the companies he invoiced for didn't even exist

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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025

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2025/12/02

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 3rd of December 2025, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has set new 2026 targets to lift public trust, Police Association President tells Ryan how he can lead the Police to doing so. Liam Lawson will keep his Racing Bulls seat for 2026, former, motorcycle racer and Herald motorsport Journalist Eric Thompson tells Ryan what Lawson will need to prove next year. New data shows one in five school principals quit within their first

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3:09

Prue Daly: NZICC General Manager on the Convention...

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2025/12/01

SkyCity's pulling together the final touches on its colossal International Convention Centre ahead of its February 11th opening. A large fire in 2019, when the building was nearing completion, set the project back significantly. Now with just two months to go, SkyCity's locked in more than 100 conferences and events at the new venue. General Manager Prue Daly told Ryan Bridge an estimated 30% of their events each year will be international. She says they’ve got inquiries all the way out to 2032,

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3:22

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the...

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2025/12/01

There are doubts the proportion of homeowners in New Zealand will grow significantly anytime soon. Kiwibank's Annual State of Home Ownership Index finds 57% of non-owners feel locked out of the market, improving by 6%. 60% still find cost of living the biggest obstacle to owning a house. Squirrel Mortgages Chief Executive David Cunningham told Ryan Bridge that problem's always existed, adding that home ownership typically stays around 65%. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:12

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the government...

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2025/12/01

Agreement from Wellington's Mayor over council rates needing to be kept in check. The Government's proposing to cap rates increases at 4% a year, with only water rates and other non-rates revenue to be excluded. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says rates increases are due to decades of under-spending. However, he told Ryan Bridge the Government's tapped into a justified concern. Little says a lot of people are watching rates rise astronomically along side other costs, and councils need to do a better

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2:28

Ryan Bridge: Rate caps are happening, but will they...

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2025/12/01

This rates cap is popular politics, no doubt, and local government needs a good kick in the pants. But does a 2-4% band simply mean we're going to pay more in other fees? Rates aren't the only way these guys make money off us, we also pay for specific things like resource and building consents, LIM requests, dog registrations, and campgrounds. Will hairdressers have to pay more to register under the Health Act? Yes, this is a thing, and in Kaipara, for example, it'll cost your business $423 bucks,

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34:17

Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025

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2025/12/01

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the government's announced a rates cap for councils, Wellington City Council Mayor Andrew Little shares his thoughts. More renters reckon they have a shot at buying a home of their own, David Cunningham from Squirrel Mortgages tells Ryan why the housing market is improving for first home buyers. We finally have an opening day for the new International Convention Centre, General Manager tells Ryan what we can expect from the opening. Plus,

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34:24

Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025

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2025/11/30

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 2025, Labour’s pledging to offer low-interest loans for doctors and nurse practitioners to set up or buy into GP practices next year, GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers shares his thoughts. The government says Local Water done well reforms will cost $48 billion over the next decade, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker tells Ryan if the money will be well spent. Adam Cooper has the latest on the weekend's sport. Plus UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey

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2:24

Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor on the cost of the...

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2025/11/30

Doubts ratepayers will be any better off under the Government's Local Water Done Well plan. The Department of Internal Affairs says councils face nearly 48-billion dollars in water infrastructure costs over the next decade. By comparison, the former Government’s reforms were projected to cost at least 120-billion over 30 years. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker told Ryan Bridge the price tag will likely end up similar to Labour’s model. She says it's still 30 percent of council's debt moving over the new

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2:24

Ryan Bridge: Labour should pay attention to the...

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2025/11/30

The housing market is once again in the driver's seat for the economy, but it's not heading in the direction we're used to. Yes, a recovery is underway. But the brutal truth of 2025 was summed up rather well, I thought, by Sir Bill English in an interview about the current state of play. Basically, this protracted downturn - which for anyone living outside Queenstown or living on dairy farm has felt as drawn out and depressing as a Covid lockdown - has been made worse by the housing market. It's not

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2:58

Jennifer Andrews: Oyster Property Group spokesperson...

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2025/11/27

A retail frenzy is expected today as shoppers take advantage of Black Friday sales. Data from PriceMe shows nearly 40% of Kiwis are planning to take advantage of Black Friday to do their Christmas shopping. The day now outpaces Boxing Day in terms of sales volumes and popularity. Oyster Property Group’s Jennifer Andrews told Ryan Bridge that they’re preparing for a very busy day today. She says they have discounts all through the weekend, but particularly today as it’s when most people like to

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1:47

Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the inquiry into...

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2025/11/27

A youth protection advocate says it's entirely appropriate to look deeper into Tom Phillips' children's four years on the run. The saga ended when he died in a Police shootout in September. The Government will explore whether agencies did everything possible for the children's safety and welfare. Child Matters Chief Executive Jane Searle told Ryan Bridge she’s hopeful it will be a constructive process. She says they want is the system to be strengthened as a result of the review. LISTEN ABOVESee

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34:15

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025

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2025/11/27

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 28th of November 2025, Judith Collins has ordered a public inquiry into the Tom Phillips case, Child Matters CEO Jane Searle tells Ryan what she hopes to see from it. Jennifer Andrews from Oyster Property Group which manages Dress Mart shares what retailers are hoping for this Black Friday. The Government's considering moving escooters into cycle lanes as injury costs soar, Cycling Action Spokesperson Patrick Morgan shares his thoughts

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4:07

Patrick Morgan: Cycling Action Spokesperson on the...

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2025/11/27

A push to get more bike lanes as the Government eyes up moving e-scooters onto them from pathways. ACC statistics show there were more than 2,100 claims for e-scooter related injuries in the first half of this year. Payouts for e-scooter injuries this year are close to surpassing $14 million. Cycling Action Spokesperson Patrick Morgan told Ryan Bridge e-scooters are here to stay, so councils need to build more bike lanes to meet demand. He says we don't need a bike lane on every street, just on main

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