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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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Brad Olsen
Principal economist at Infometrics
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Episode: Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the NZ Superannuation Fund posting a return of 14.17%
Danielle Adsett
Chief executive of New Zealand Apples and Pears
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Episode: Danielle Adsett: New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO on the India Free Trade Agreement coming into effect
Steve McCracken
Member of the B416 expert advisory panel
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2026
Ruth Money
Victims advocate
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2026
Vicky Pryce
Business correspondent
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2026
Gavin Grey
UK and Europe correspondent
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2026
Simeon Brown
New Zealand Health Minister
New Zealand Government
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2026
Ayesha Verrall
Labour health spokesperson and former Health Minister
New Zealand Labour Party
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2026
Elliott Smith
Newstalk ZB rugby commentator
Newstalk ZB
Episode: Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator on the second Bledisloe Cup test

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Ryan Bridge
Host of Early Edition with Ryan Bridge; leads morning briefings with analysis and interviews.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 85 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 Zealand5 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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Some critics perceive a bias toward right-leaning perspectives.
Listeners praise the host's concise, fact-driven style and sharp questioning.
Fans view the program as a reliable morning brief with practical policy insights.

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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator unpacks the second major leaders debate
Q: What about the minors are getting bigger, the majors are getting smaller? Do you reckon that's, could we just get another John Key or another, dare I say Jacinda Ardern for the left, and this whole thing will go away, the popularity shoots up again?
Morten describes declining trust in institutions as a global trend, especially in Western democracies since COVID. She says the trend could partly reverse if a coalition government is chaotic and voters seek the stability of major parties.
Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator unpacks the second major leaders debate
Q: What are your thoughts on last night?
Brigitte Morten says the leaders were competing to persuade viewers to choose major parties over smaller ones, and both emphasized stability. She says photos of potential coalition partners visiting the Mongrel Mob created a difficult moment for Chris Hipkins.
Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2026
Q: Is this a symptom of the government's nurses hiring freeze or are the two cases unrelated?
Malcolm Mulholland says the issues are related and reports hearing about a hiring freeze and resulting shortages during Patient Voice Aotearoa's nationwide tour.
Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2026
Q: Is it as simple as just getting it in a container, getting it on the shelves and it's here in six months?
Mike Casey says New Zealand can import the panels and make them available, pointing to widespread installation in Europe, the UK and the United States.
Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the near-record number of new police officers entering the force
Q: How bad is it that we've got more gangsters on the streets than cops though?
Costello says identifying gang members helps police control their activity and says her organised-crime work is focused on criminal networks, particularly by taking their money.

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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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