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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Inflation
Labour Party
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Wellington, New Zealand
United States
Australia
Donald Trump
Remand Prisoners
Education
Strait Of Hormuz
Stats NZ
New Zealand Economy
Retail NZ
Oil Prices
United Kingdom
National Party
New Zealand Police

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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Latest Episodes

Freight operators are laying out what they want out of the first stage of the Northland Expressway.

The Government's signed a $3.6 billion deal with the Northway consortium to design, build, and operate the 26-kilometre, four-lane expressway from ... more

Manufacturing and construction are showing signs of recovery.

ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey finds confidence rose 19 points over the last month, to 56%.

In terms of past activity, manufacturing was highest, while agriculture saw a marked... more

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday 31st of July 2026, the Government has signed a PPP with the Northland consortium to get the first part of the Northern Expressway built, General Manager of Policy & Advocacy at Nationa... more

Confidence that cutting regulations to make solar power more accessible - won't jeopardise people's safety.

A new Regulation Ministry reports laid out a potential blueprint to legalise plug-in solar and reduce the time and cost of panel installatio... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Bayly
Port Waikato MP
New Zealand Parliament
Episode: Andrew Bayly: Port Waikato MP on his member's bill aiming to crack down on unreported child abuse
Hannah Fek
Christchurch weather presenter
Newstalk ZB / Weather Team
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026
Sebastian Leuzinger
AUT Professor and Plant Ecologist
AUT (Auckland University of Technology)
Episode: Sebastian Leuzinger: AUT Professor and Plant Ecologist on the report on New Zealand's climate change efforts
Dame Mowlin Toto
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Episode: Nathan Limm: NZ Herald Netball Correspondent on the future of the ANZ Premiership after Netball NZ is unable to renew staff contracts
Rehette Stoltz
Mayor of Gisborne
Gisborne District Council
Episode: Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on RNV leaving Waiohika Estate
John G. Howard
Retired Major General and New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: John Howard: Retired Major General and NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on their warning about the state of New Zealand's warships
Edwin Paul
India Business Council Chair
India Business Council
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026
Arne Bremen
Commentator introduced on air
Episode: Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the Reserve Bank raising the Official Cash Rate to 2.5%
Malcolm Gillies
Hurricanes co-owner and chairman of Fill the Tin campaign creator
Hurricanes
Episode: Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes Chairman on Hnry Stadium selling out for the All Blacks v Italy clash

Hosts

Ryan Bridge
Host of Early Edition, focuses on news and policy with a business-friendly posture.
Andrew Dickens
Budget commentary host; hosts segments related to business and policy with practical tax and budget framing.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • WONDERFUL

    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!

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    Roxyross2
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Not an original podcast

    Not a real podcast - just snippets from Kate’s radio show posted as podcast content

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    Rosey9697
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Leaning

    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.

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    churr boss
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Biased media

    Nothing more than a biased and bigoted right wing mouthpiece for the National party.

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    SkyBull1
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Bias

    It is not true.

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    marsclick
    New Zealand6 years ago

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Balanced, concise updates with strong policy insight.
Some listeners feel the show leans right on politics.
High-quality guests who explain budget implications clearly.
Occasional bias comments noted by some listeners.

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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026
Q: What is behind the spike in oil prices and how long could it last?
The spike is attributed to ongoing Middle East tensions, particularly in relation to strikes and naval activity in the region, with market expectations suggesting prices may stay high for a period, though the trajectory will depend on political and military developments.
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the latest with the Middle East conflict
Q: Yeah, very well. So what's he saying now?
Mitch McCann explains the latest conversations and the evolving narrative around how the US might respond, including the context of ongoing diplomacy and the potential consequences of Trump's statements.
Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the number of students passing NCEA numeracy exams
Q: What specifically, Andy, are you putting that down to?
Andy highlights attention on achievement and attendance, and describes hiring an extra teacher for literacy as well as explicit, regular teaching on sentence structure and literacy concepts.
Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the number of students passing NCEA numeracy exams
Q: What about reading and writing at your school?
He shares that reading and writing have seen big lifts, with writing around 67% and reading reasonably good, and credits the targeted literacy work and cross-department collaboration for the gains.
Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the number of students passing NCEA numeracy exams
Q: How can we be going to school more and getting worse results?
Andy responds that the relationship isn't linear and points to a misalignment between teaching practices and CAAs; while there is a short-term dip, improvements are happening nationwide through better teaching and focus on attendance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Edition

What is Early Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Hannah Fek
3. Sebastian Leuzinger
4. Dame Mowlin Toto
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6. John G. Howard
7. Edwin Paul
8. Arne Bremen

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