
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 4392 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Our red meat sector's continuing to see strong international demand.
Latest data from the Meat Industry Association shows the value of our red meat exports in September was up 29% on September last year.
Exports to the US were up 25%, despite t... more
A Fire and Emergency manager believes public fireworks sales should be banned as Guy Fawkes looms.
It's currently restricted to just four days a year, this year from November 2nd until Guy Fawkes.
It's one of the busiest periods of the year for... more
Unemployment has hopefully almost reached its peak.
Latest Stats NZ data is expected to show unemployment has reached 5.3% in the September quarter.
That's up from 5.2% in the June quarter.
BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones told Andrew Dickens the... more
Pensioners marched on Parliament yesterday, demanding that politicians remember them.
And one of the biggest things on their mind is the rules around retirement villages.
Here’s an example:
A couple had been in their retirement village for 10... more
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I’ve been a fan of Ryan’s dry, snappy and well thought out broadcasts for the past few years. When Kate Hawksby left I couldn’t imagine who could possibly follow, but by god Ryan’s done it!
He presents the facts, asks the questions we all want answered and is relentless in his approach. Couldn’t imagine a better result.
Early Edition is saved!
Not a real podcast - just snippets from Kate’s radio show posted as podcast content
This station certainly leans to the ‘right’ in this weird woke world. But that’s obvious and god knows we need something to balance out the bias in the other direction.
Nothing more than a biased and bigoted right wing mouthpiece for the National party.
It is not true.
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A news-focused podcast providing insights into current events, trending topics, and notable political developments. Conversations often include expert opinions on various issues affecting New Zealand and the broader global landscape, covering industries such as business, healthcare, construction, and digital identity. A distinctive feature is the blend of hard-hitting commentary with expert interviews, facilitating an understanding of complex situations in an easily digestible format. The podcast is likely to appeal to listeners interested in informed discussions about the latest happenings and impacts on everyday life.
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Recent guests on Early Edition include:
1. Jeffrey Miller
2. Elliot Smith
3. Simeon Brown
4. Vincent McAveny
5. Gary Raymer
6. Erica Stanford
7. Phil Goff
8. Azaria Howell
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