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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Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy COO on the report finding that shifting electricity use to off-peak hours could save billions
More flexible electricity use could save the country billions of dollars.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's new report finds...
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the heatwave in southern Australia
While New Zealand's been stuck under grey skies for a lot of this summer, things are heating up across the ditch.
Temperatures are expected to...
Jason Miles: Principals' Federation President on the low number of teachers wanting to become principals
There’s a belief the Government and experienced principals need to step up to secure the future of the profession.
A recent New Zealand Counci...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 27th of January 2025, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young has left the board o...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on why she quit the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime
Turmoil within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime - with three of the five members resigning in recent weeks.
It include...
Ryan Bridge: We're all flocking for gold
Have you seen how much gold is worth lately?
Yesterday it hit another new record - US$5000 an ounce.
It’s up 60% on last year.
If yo...
Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP praises council for work on landslide inquiry
An inquiry is underway to review the build up to Thursday's landslide at Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindel told Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Brid...
Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 26th of January 2025, Hundreds of people gathered at a sunset vigil at Blake Park, to a...
Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leaver's Trust Founder on Gloriavale's school remaining open
Yet another push for the Government to intervene and shut Gloriavale's school down for good.
The school’s licence was due to expire on Friday, b...
Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise
Question: Who wants a pay rise? Who deserves a pay rise? Simple question, easy answer.
Answer: Everybody and most kiwis. By and large we’re har...
Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's plan to improve costs and reduce its deficit
An ACC lawyer believes the crown entities new plan to improve costs completely misses what the Accident Compensation Act is about.
Its new plan...
Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on the inflation rate ahead of the CPI update
Travel costs are keeping inflation higher for longer than the Reserve Bank would probably like.
Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at...
Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor shares the latest on the Mount Maunganui landslide
Mt Maunganui's community is stepping up to help families and first responders a day after a landslide drove through a campground and hot pools.
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Andrew Dickens: Warbirds over Wānaka is just about planes
So yesterday the Otago Daily Times ran an article about the thoughts of Grant Kitto, a former Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) worke...
Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has the latest on the rescue mission at the Mount Maunga...
Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the general election being set for November 7th
A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set Novemb...
Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor on Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland
US President Donald Trump's delivered his two cents on the state of Europe, as tariff threats over the Greenland issue loom.
Trump's spoken at...
Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum say...
Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on demand for construction workers increasing
Builders across the country are starting to feel the benefits of the rise of employment opportunities.
SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows...
Andrew Dickens: I'm impressed with Mark Carney
I am becoming even more impressed with Mark Carney as time goes on.
I said that yesterday on the radio and got a text that Carney is just Trudea...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Chinese mega-embassy in London getting approved
Opposition leaders in the UK are concerned following through with plans for a giant Chinese Embassy in London.
The UK Government's approved the...
Bridgette Thornley: Problem Gambling Foundation Clinical Director on the calls for tougher gambling regulations
Calls are growing for tougher gambling regulations to prevent relapse.
New AUT research shows one in four gamblers who recover from harmful gam...
Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Law Lecturer on the Inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children
An inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children will analyse if New Zealand met its obligations under international law.
Th...
John Tookey: Professor of Construction Management at AUT on Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm
Fletcher Building's calling time on its construction arm after a difficult few years.
It's signed a sale deal with French multi-national Vinci...
Andrew Dickens: When are we getting an election?
It might be today that the Government announces the date of the election.
Some have called for an early election. They argue that the job to fix...
Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 21st of January 2025, the Tom Phillips inquiry is underway today, Senior Lect...
Mike Renfree: Raglan Chocolate Head Maker on the impact of fluctuating cocoa bean prices
As prices for everyone's favourite sweet treat soar, chocolate makers are searching to find cheaper alternatives.
A Rabobank report reveals man...
Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the retirement age and superannuation funding
A superannuation expert suggests the Government looks across the ditch for ways to maintain the retirement age.
The Prime Minister took the op...
Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 20th of December 2025, Christopher Luxon says a lift in the retirement age inev...
Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals Council Chair on teacher shortages
Schools hit by staffing shortages are being forced to adapt as vacancies climb nationwide.
Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant...
Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on Luxon's State of the Nation speech
Election Year is off and running with Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation address.
We should know the election date later this week.
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive questions extent of economic relief ahead of State of the Nation speech
The business sector will want to know how the Government will support them - as the Prime Minister prepares for his State of the Nation speech.
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Gavin Grey: European correspondent discusses growing tension around Trump's demands for Greenland
Europe may be on the cusp of implementing a never-before-used law, to turn up the heat on the United States.
President Donald Trump's announced...
Peter Shepherd: Auckland University Professor of Molecular Medicine on Pharmac funding weight loss drugs
Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded in New Zealand.
One in three people over the age of 15 ar...
Andrew Dickens: Auckland Transport needs to get it together
On Friday just before most of us came back to work Auckland Transport announced that public transport fares on the rise from February 1st.
They...
Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 19th of January 2025, Christopher Luxon is set to deliver his State of the Natio...
Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - My prediction for the 2026 election
Like it or not, next year's big dance in politics will ultimately be decided by the few, not the many.
Most MMP elections have been. Minnows hol...
Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - We shouldn't have to work for the government
Do you know what's really starts to rub me the wrong way?
It's governments telling us to do more things.
This morning, we've got the gov...
Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - The Gen Z stare
I went out for lunch to a café the other day and our table was served by a couple of waiters who all seemed to have a similar vibe about them.
T...
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the growing rate of violence in schools
Teachers say they're struggling to deal with increasing violent incidents due to a lack of learning support.
New data shows 12,300 students hav...