
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 | 5092 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

House prices still seem to be going in the wrong direction.
Cotality’s latest Home Value Index shows the national median fell 0.2% in June.
Average values are down 0.8% for the previous quarter, 0.9% year on year, and 17.5% on the early 2022 pe... more
An economist believes there could be merit to introducing a capital gains tax as the International Monetary Fund releases New Zealand's report card.
The IMF's recommending spending cuts and continued tax rises to support this.
It also suggests... more
An Associate Health Minister says cost is not longer a deterrent for smoking as she considers a review of the tobacco excise tax.
Earlier this week authorities seized more than a 1.3 million cigarettes and made five arrests across Rotorua, Waikat... more
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 2nd of July 2026, the IMF's given New Zealand a fairly positive report card, Kelly Eckhold Westpac Chief Economist shares his thoughts.
House prices still going in the wrong direction... 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 morning program that blends fast-paced news, economics, politics, and local issues with practical insight from guests who sit at the intersection of policy and business. Episodes frequently cover NZ fiscal policy, budget implications, monetary policy, and sector-specific concerns such as education and farming, often featuring economists, ministers, and industry leaders. The show's strengths appear to be in-depth budget analysis, timely market context, and real-world viewpoints from senior policy-makers and business executives, making it a go-to for listeners who want a concise briefing plus expert interpretation. Noteworthy is the mix of现场 reporting, policy critique, and perspectives from both government-facing and industry voices, which ... more
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Recent guests on Early Edition include:
1. Richard Chambers
2. Simeon Brown
3. Jen Toope
4. Colin McDonald
5. Vincent McEvaney
6. Michael Morrow
7. Gen Toop
8. Lee Marshall
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