
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 | 4686 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days.
Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, jo... more
The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route.
Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss.
It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a ... more
A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing.
Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49 thousand fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared ... 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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Episodes typically cover a wide range of topics related to current events, with a strong focus on economics, politics, and social issues. The discussions often feature expert guests providing insights on significant news stories, including economic trends, government policies, and mental health issues. Notably, the content emphasizes the implications of recent developments in New Zealand and beyond, often critiquing political actions and addressing challenges in public health and education. This approach to news offers listeners an engaging mix of analysis and dialogue, making it relevant for anyone interested in understanding the contemporary sociopolitical landscape.
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Recent guests on Early Edition include:
1. Alex Durante
2. Andrew Alderson
3. Paul Goldsmith
4. Tim Edmonds
5. Mark Vette
6. Jagruti Davies
7. Bernie Sugrue
8. Nick Hill
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