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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.
Newstalk ZB hosts Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.
The Gianni Infantino saga rolls on. FIFA has dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors. FIFA did not comment on the terms o
New Zealand's older residents will likely become a backstop if our population growth continues to fall, and workers aren't replaced. Our estimated natural population increase —births minus deaths— is the lowest si
I was reading a bit of news last night and a number jumped out. It shocked me. And should shock all of us. In the UK, they had a government-commissioned review looking at young people and why they're not as active
I was reading a bit of news last night and a number jumped out. It shocked me. And should shock all of us. In the UK, they had a government-commissioned review looking at young people and why they're not as active
Is sending all every bailiff in the country out scanning parked cars number plates today a good idea? In July last year, the Government began trialling devices to scan and seize vehicles of people overdue on court fines
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of August 2026, former Chair of FIFA'S Governance Committee Miguel Maduro shares his thoughts with Ryan on whether Gianni Infantino should get to
It’s a race against the clock to fix our aged care system. Recommendations from a Ministerial Advisory Group include increased in-home care, a workforce strategy, and national pathway for people in the system. &nb
An Auckland councillor's questioning why the Government needs another investigation to rule out the mayor's preferred crossing - again. Cabinet's agreed a Crown-led case into the pros and cons of a bridge or tunnel, as a
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 18th of August 2026, More delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills shares his concerns with Ryan. Stats N
So, we've been waiting for decades for somebody to build a new bridge, or a tunnel, or anything across Auckland's harbour. The consultant bill is now $100m across the current National and former Labour governments. The m
New Zealand Fashion Week's back with a bang. It's making its return to Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront this week - hosting an array of big names like Karen Walker, and Zambesi - alongside emerging talent. Last year's ev
Hey Labour. NZ is not Australia. To justify their capital gains tax, they point across the ditch. "Australia introduced a capital gains tax in 1985, and its economy and incomes have kept growing." This is true but one do
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 17th of August 2026, The Opportunity party wants to toughen the rules around political lobbying and donations if elected, Transparency International CEO
Act's proposing what it calls a better alternative to a bed tax - promising revenue sharing between central government and councils. The 'Local Tourism Dividend' policy would see one-dollar given to local councils for ea
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 14th of August 2026, Act wants a tourism dividend instead of a bed tax, Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive, Grant Webster shares his thoughts. Pr
If you're a centrist, maybe softer, swing voter in this election, you're right to feel, so far at least, the whole thing's a bit of a ruse. The left and right blocs are basically going to run campaigns against each other
An expert believes some property investors are selling up ahead of the election. Data from property analysts Cotality NZ shows the proportion of properties resold for a gross profit has fallen to its lowest level i
A retired Major General says New Zealanders need to be aware the threat of terrorism is real. A Security Intelligence Service report shows the national terrorism threat level remains at Possible, with the most like
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of August 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Act Leader David Seymour shares his thoughts on Luxon's leadership debacle. New Cotality data showing 13% of
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says important work is going on despite National's Caucus meeting. Chris Luxon survived a confidence vote launched by Chris Penk yesterday. Penk was sent packing from his p
Nick Tuffley
ASB Senior Economist · ASB
1 appearance on this show
Simon Bridges
Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive · Auckland Business Chamber
1 appearance on this show
Grant Webster
Tourism Holdings Limited
2 appearances on this show
Muhammad Irfan
Unitec
1 appearance on this show
Brad Olsen
Informetrics
1 appearance on this show
John Howard
New Zealand Initiative
1 appearance on this show
Mitch McCann
US
2 appearances on this show
Retired Major General
New Zealand Initiative
1 appearance on this show
David Seymour
Act
1 appearance on this show
Tony Randle
Wellington City Council
1 appearance on this show
Mark Quin
Ambulance Association
1 appearance on this show
Denise Garland
Retail NZ
1 appearance on this show
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