Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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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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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's inflation surging to 4.6%
Australia's starting to feel the economic effects of the energy squeeze stemming from conflict on the other side of the world.
Annual headline...
Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease
New Zealand is about to test its readiness for foot and mouth disease with a farm simulation next month on a Taranaki farm.
It'll be followed b...
Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease (1)
New Zealand is about to test its readiness for foot and mouth disease with a farm simulation next month on a Taranaki farm.
It'll be followed b...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Government cracking down on nangs
There are hopes the Government's latest crackdown on the misuse of nitrous oxide gets the message through to retailers.
People inhaling the gas...
Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 30th of April 2026, inflation spiking across the Tasman, Westpac Chief Economist Kell...
Ryan Bridge: Winston was always going to turn on Luxon
This was always going to happen. The closer you get to the election, the more your friends become your enemies under MMP.
Winston's office relea...
Simon Parham: Waitomo CEO on the fuel supply, Government's deal with Z Energy to store extra diesel at Marsden Point
A belief from one fuel company boss we won't face a total fuel drought.
The Government's signed a deal with Z Energy to bring an extra 90 mill...
Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on the Electricity Authority looking into surging prices
Power companies are being put on the spot as the Electricity Authority demands answers to surging prices.
The average household is facing an 8...
Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 29th of April 2026, the Government's secured an additional 90 million litres of...
Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the government's new aviation plan
An aviation shake-up will modernise rules dating back about 20 years.
The Government has announced a major overhaul of the Civil Aviation Autho...
Ryan Bridge: Why are young women doing the job of cops?
Did you hear the story about these three young flatmates who hunted down their own burglars, busted them, and took back their stuff?
Sarah, Ann...
Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the meeting between central banks regarding interest rates
Banks around the world are meeting this week to discuss interest rates.
Financial conditions are tightening, the ongoing conflict in the Middl...
Sandy Lau: PwC Partner and tax expert on the report finding NZ's population may fall below what's needed to support government spending
New Zealand may not have a large enough working population in the future to support government spending.
A new Koi Tū report shows the fertilit...
Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel
A freight carriers advocacy group is pleased its concerns are being heard but worries change will come too late.
The Government is preparing o...
Ryan Bridge: The India FTA is up to businesses now
Judging by the coverage out of New Delhi overnight, the Indian press appears optimistic about the trade deal with New Zealand.
As optimistic as...
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium
Christchurch bars, restaurants and retailers are preparing for a bumper weekend with the city's new stadium playing host to its first crowds.
O...
Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the impact on the India FTA on the lamb industry
More New Zealand lamb could soon be making its way to India under our soon-to-be-signed free trade agreement.
Labour's now backing the deal, wh...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Treasury revising economic forecasts ahead of the Budget
Some challenging Budget decisions ahead for the Government due to the ongoing war in Iran.
Treasury officials are revisiting their economic for...
Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy
I see ACT is flying a kite on free money for school kids.
Which sounds odd given the party's aversion to free lunches.
Seymour's talking...
Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026
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John Battersby: Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow on if the defence system needs overhauling
A warning the Government's $12 billion defence plan won't work without an overhaul of the defence service.
New research by the New Zealand Init...
Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the debate over the necessity of daily multi-vitamins
Taking daily multi-vitamins may not have the benefits we think.
British GP James Le Fanu has sparked a debate after suggesting even tiny amount...
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Infrastructure Commission gaining oversight over major projects
Infrastructure New Zealand hopes a change in process will lead to New Zealand getting better value from infrastructure projects.
The Government...
Ryan Bridge: The terrifying news about Mythos AI
You heard the news about this AI hacking beast called Mythos?
It's a bit scary to be honest. And what's reported to have happened with it in th...
Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 23 April.
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate staying steady at 3.1%, when the OCR may be lifted
The Reserve Bank may have to hike the OCR sooner than expected, with inflation tracking higher than forecast.
Inflation remains at 3.1% – uncha...
Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences on the record number of people studying health courses
Demand for health workers is leading more people to take up health courses.
Ministry of Education data shows 52 thousand people were studying s...
Chris Finlayson: former National cabinet minister on Chris Luxon's vote of confidence
A former National cabinet minister says the party needs to move on from internal wrangling to the more pressing issues at hand.
Christopher Luxo...
Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 22nd of April 2026, Christopher Luxon’s survived a confidence vote, shutting down ta...
Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs more than his base to win the election
People hate the media, so hating on the media is not a bad strategy.
It's worked for Winston over many decades, although the bloke only needs 1...
Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist looks ahead to the Q1 inflation rate
Today's inflation numbers could represent calm before the storm.
Annual inflation's likely to have fallen in the first quarter of this year aft...
Jonathan Boston: Victoria University Emeritus Professor of Public Policy on the impact of severe weather, insurance
Flood-affected Wellington and Wairarapa are continuing to be hit by yet more heavy rain.
A Red Rain Warning is in effect until 6pm, with many s...
Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 21st of April 2025, inflation’s expected to ease or hold steady for the first three mo...
Brendon Morrissey: Kaitaia Primary School Principal on the Government's fuel relief package for teachers
A Northland principal says the Government's latest relief package for teachers struggling with the cost of fuel will help secure more educators for ru...
Ryan Bridge: Kiwis actually love Butter Chicken, Shane
Take away migrants from our economy and the thing pretty much falls apart.
This is not Europe, where they're overrun with migrant boats and exp...
Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran
Talks are set to resume this week in Pakistan, but currently it's unconfirmed whether Iran will be in attendance.
Previous talks have been unsuc...
Sam Archer: NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan
In the Green Party's annual State of the Planet Address they have called for a National Electrification Plan.
The plan would focus on reducing...
David Satterfield: Former US Ambassador in the Middle East on Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the US's blockade is lifted.
Iranian gunboats reportedly fired at ships trying to pass th...
Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 19th of April 2025, the strait of Hormuz is shut again, Trump says his team led by JD V...