
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 | 5326 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

The All Blacks are hoping to rally after back-to-back losses to the Springboks.
But this time they're not on South African territory, instead the two sides are clashing on the neutral ground of Baltimore in the United States.
But whether or not... more
A retired US politician believes the Iran war has no end in sight.
The Wall Street Journal reports top advisers told President Trump privately that his war would likely drag on through the rest of his term.
It differs from his comments yesterday... more
A warning from a constitutional law expert that every time the Government rushes legislation, it risks a major stuff up.
The Ministry of Social Development's apologising after 30 thousand winter energy payments and main and supplementary benefits ... more
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 11th of September 2026, the Ministry of Social Development has released its review into two issues that meant thousands of pensioners, veterans and beneficiaries had their benefits incorr... 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 fast-paced morning briefing that blends international and domestic news with business and policy analysis. Episodes frequently feature a stable host delivering sharp commentary, alongside diverse guests such as CEOs, economists, policymakers, and industry experts. Topics commonly cover macroeconomics, public policy, trade, migration, and governance, with a consistent emphasis on practical implications for listeners in business, politics, and civic life. Noteworthy is the mix of data-driven economic context, real-time policy discussion, and on-the-ground reporting, making it appealing for professionals who want concise, informed insights to inform decisions and public discourse.
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Recent guests on Early Edition include:
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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