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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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Kate Acland: Beef & Lamb New Zealand Chair on Trump's reversing tariffs
The New Zealand beef sector's set to save some dosh, with the removal of the additional 15-percent tariff on our beef.
US President Donald Trump...
Ryan Bridge: What Kiwis think of a CGT
Couple of things from this morning's poll on CGT.
Basically, we're evenly split.
As many of us are in favour of Labour's plan as are aga...
Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland shares her thoughts on the US dropping tarrifs on more t...
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the All Blacks v England clash
The All Blacks have their captain back as they prepare to face England at Twickenham on Sunday morning.
The English haven’t beaten the All Blac...
Astrid Jorgensen: Australian vocalist and conductor on pub choir, NZ tour
Pub Choir – it's the new phenomenon taking the internet by storm.
It was created by Astrid Jorgensen, a vocalist and conductor who brought her...
Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 14th of November 2025, Labour says it will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill in...
Duncan Webb: Labour Regulation Spokesperson on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading at Parliament
Labour says the new Regulatory Standards bill unfairly tilts the playing field.
Act's controversial bill has passed its third reading at Parlia...
Ryan Bridge: Another dodgy story from Corrections
This prison escape story is fishy as hell.
And in the week of cover ups and ass-covering, this walks, talks, and quacks like another one.
...
Max Whitehead: Employment expert on Andrew Coster's future in the public service
An employment expert says the Public Service Commission must undergo due process in its handling of Andrew Coster.
A scathing IPCA report's fo...
Lynette Dunn: Mahurangi Oyster Farmers' Association Chair on the million dollar payout from Watercare for sewage spill in the river
North Auckland oyster farmers believe a million dollar payout from Watercare isn't enough to cover their reputational loss.
A power surge at th...
Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the proposed restructure of Fire and Emergency NZ
It's feared Fire and Emergency's proposed restructure will leave New Zealanders less safe.
It's expected to impact about 700 roles, with a net...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on emails claiming Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein
The White House says released emails claiming Donald Trump spent hours with a victim of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein create a fake narrative.
Ryan Bridge: We need economic headroom
I've seen a lot of commentary in the past few days about our government debt position.
We're up over 40% of GDP - that's doubled on pre-Covid.<...
Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of November 2025, Sir Brian Roche is investigating Andrew Coster over the IPCA r...
Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the implementation of roadside drug tests
AA believes it'll be difficult to conduct the new roadside drug tests at the same volume as alcohol tests.
From December, Police across Welling...
Louise Nicholas: Survivors' Advocate on the IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is "on leave" from the Social Investment Agency following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McS...
Corina Jordan: Fish and Game Chief Executive on new firearms law reforms
New firearms law reforms aren't expected to hit the mark for everyone.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee's rewritten the Arms Act, easing...
Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 12th of November 2025, sexual violence survivor advocate, Louise Nicholas shares...
Ryan Bridge: The clock for Coster is now ticking
Coster is a dead man walking at this point.
Anyone not completely brainwashed during Covid could see there was something a bit off about him -...
Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners Spokesperson on the expected changes to the Arms Act
The Government's set to lay out what it plans to do about the gun laws.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is expected to announce her rew...
Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on banks returning high profits with low levels of innovation
Banks are under pressure to deliver customers more value.
ANZ's announced a 21% rise in annual profit days after Westpac confirmed a 13% rise. ...
Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 11th of November 2025, Te Pāti Māori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariame...
Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira Chief Executive on fractures within Te Pati Māori
An iwi leader says fractures within Te Pāti Māori are unhelpful for Māori political goals.
Te Pāti Māori's National Council has opted to expel...
Ryan Bridge: NZTA - the Grinch that stole Christmas
A few years ago, we had a bunch of stories about Santa parades getting cancelled because of red tape and traffic management.
NZTA was the Grinch...
Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 10 November.
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast...
Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's meth plan
A multi-pronged action plan aims to tackle the country's soaring methamphetamine use.
The Government's launched raft of measures including more...
Ryan Bridge: Shocks can come any time
Tongariro is a National Park for a reason. It's a stunning part of the country.
The fact is currently on fire is worrying not just because it's...
Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Scotland clash
The All Blacks’ Grand Slam tour continues this weekend.
They’re up against Scotland at Murrayfield after a solid victory over Ireland in the fi...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the government lowering the bar for gas companies to access $200m fund
The Government's looking to invest in more companies that can get the country more gas, fast.
It's widening the scope for its $200 million gas...
Ryan Bridge: How are the India FTA talks going?
So we've had a fifth round of talks with India on a free trade agreement. A senior government minister's in town with 42 of his mates.
This is a...
Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 7th of November 2025, The Government’s lowering the bar for gas companies to access...
Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young people who are unemployed
Concerns too many young people are finding it too hard to find a job.
15.2% of young people in the labour force are now unemployed, while 13.8%...
Jagruti Dave: US Correspondent on Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election
New York City's new Mayor Elect says he will remain accessible and transparent.
34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has become the...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the lack of enforcement of the ban of smoking and vaping in cars with children
The Police Minister says he has more pressing priorities than the enforcement of a law banning smoking or vaping in cars with children.
Last ye...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking more sick days than ever before
Assurance news of a rise in Kiwis calling in sick indicates a positive cultural shift.
A Business NZ and Southern Cross report shows workers ar...
Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on
There’s a form of economic nimbyism that’s going on in this country.
And if we want to get ahead, everyone knows there must be trade-offs. No ec...
Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 6th of November 2025, youth unemployment is continuing to rise, Zainab Ali, CEO o...
Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the strong demand for red meat exports
Our red meat sector's continuing to see strong international demand.
Latest data from the Meat Industry Association shows the value of our red...
Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency NZ Community Safety Manager on the call to ban public fireworks sales
A Fire and Emergency manager believes public fireworks sales should be banned as Guy Fawkes looms.
It's currently restricted to just four days...
Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hit nine year high
Unemployment has hopefully almost reached its peak.
Latest Stats NZ data is expected to show unemployment has reached 5.3% in the September quar...