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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.
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Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of November 2025, a new report from Business NZ projects a shortfall of...
Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on the Government's business start up grant
A small business advocate says a Government grant must do more than throw money at a problem.
The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business s...
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report
A warning our major political parties need to display more bipartisan planning so we don't buckle to a dwindling population and economic growth.
Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the concerns that more than half of apprentices aren't finishing their training
There are concerns over the fact that more than half of trainees aren't completing their apprenticeships.
Vocational Education Minister Penny S...
Andrew Dickens: Should authors be punished for using AI?
There’s controversy in the Ockham Book Awards as two books by notable authors are withdrawn from competition because their covers were created using A...
Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association CEO on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashed import emission charges
The struggling car industry is looking forward to some much needed relief.
The Government's confirmed its slashing charges on importers who do...
Steve Watt: Police Association President on the beginning of phase three of the Mental Health Callout Changes programme
The police union is confident the health sector can pick up the remainder of mental health callouts.
Now there's new guidance to determine if...
Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington Uber Driver on the Supreme Court ruling that four drivers are employees, not contractors
Uber drivers are rejoicing over their employment status being finalised with a legal win in the Supreme Court.
Four drivers have won their batt...
Lesley Yeomans: Australia correspondent on the recall of coloured play-sand products
The recall of coloured play-sand products - potentially contaminated with asbestos - is continuing to cause disruption on both sides of the Tasman.
Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 18th of November 2025, The Government’s having another go at the clean car standard, I...
Andrew Dickens: The new Wellington traffic plan is a monster
So the latest plan to fix central Wellington traffic has been released for consultation, and it’s a monster.
There’s a couple of tunnels. A new...
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.
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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...