
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 | 4985 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Farmers are wary of the opening milk price forecast.
Fonterra's latest financial update puts the current season's midpoint payout forecast at $9.70.
It's up slightly next season at $9.75, but signals it could end up as low as $8 or as high a... more
Mixed feelings over the Government’s shift from university study toward trades training.
The Budget doubles Trades Academy places to 20,000 over four years, giving more secondary students access to vocational training while at school.
It's bein... more
A former Finance Minister has praised the direction of the Budget, but says there are some “heroic assumptions” about getting back to surplus in 2028/29.
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The Budget is out, and the Government’s done what it can with the pickle we’re in.
Put simply, we don’t collect enough tax to pay for the services we run and the people we employ.
There are only two fixes: either collect more tax — the left’s a... 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 current affairs show that blends international and domestic news with business, sport, and policy commentary. Episodes frequently tackle oil and energy markets, geopolitical tensions, New Zealand housing and inflation, health system capacity, and high-profile policy debates such as teacher pay and labour-market regulation, often featuring industry experts, economists, and political voices. The host guides conversations with a mix of reporters, industry leaders, and analysts to unpack how global events shape local decisions, cost pressures, and everyday life. A notable strength is timely, in-depth analysis across sectors—from aviation and energy to education and economics—delivered with a brisk morning-news cadence and accessibl... more
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6. Chris Bullen
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