
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 | 5257 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

A big showdown in Johannesburg this weekend.
The All Blacks are facing the Springboks for the first time on their tour of South Africa, clashing at Ellis Park at 3am Sunday.
The Kiwi side is on a winning streak against the domestic sides, but t... more
Kiwibank is reporting a 9% drop in annual profit.
It comes amid talk of a potential merger between Kiwibank and TSB Bank, if the current TSB-Heartland merger falls through.
The Crown-owned bank says it's dealing with a challenging economic envi... more
New Zealand First's plan to force more Fonterra milk into the hands of rival manufacturers is being dismissed as a “dumb idea”.
The party wants to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act, giving qualifying manufacturers access to up to 500-mill... more
Questions whether Megan and Harry's feud with British tabloids will be re-ignited once they're back in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be back in the next couple weeks, with their children due to start school next month.
The pair ch... 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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1. Michael Ford
2. Liam Hehir
3. Chris Small
4. Gwenda Kendrew
5. Abdul El-Sayed
6. Rochelle Moffat
7. Nick Beeby
8. Nick Beebe
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