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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody.
Police have been investigating allegations the former Pri...
Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensi...
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers
There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term.
The trial allows visitors...
Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland housing intensification
An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while.
It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the...
Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's been arrested and is in custody over alleged misconduct in...
Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?
I was driving through a street just out of Auckland’s CBD yesterday and saw all these apartments for sale.
New buildings. Many looked empty. Loa...
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%
An economist is pointing out a potential problem with the Reserve Bank’s economic forecast.
The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Brem...
Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac considering funding two new blood cancer treatments
Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics.
Pharmac will consid...
Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals
Questions around why action wasn't taken sooner following a fatal dog attack in Northland.
62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by three dogs...
Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth
So the OCR decision was largely as expected yesterday, but what the Reserve Bank made very clear is where they think growth will come from.
As w...
Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 19th of Feburary 2025, RBNZ Governor Anna Breman held the OCR at 2.25%, Independe...
Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the National Infrastructure Plan
Praise for the Infrastructure Commission's 30 year plan.
It lays out 16 recommendations for the next three decades, including prioritising hos...
Bernie Sugrue: Baking Industry Association President on the price of bread rising 60%
Some reassurance a jump in bread prices isn't major as food price inflation rises sharply.
Latest Stats NZ data shows the rate's risen from 4%...
Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR
We'll learn today where the new Reserve Bank Governor sees the OCR heading.
The central bank's expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged...
Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?
The answer depends on whether you can afford it. Congestion charging is coming and that'll add to the cost if you need to drive for work.
This...
Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy announcing a capital raise
A bittersweet result for Contact Energy’s shareholders.
The energy company released their half-year results yesterday, recording a 44% rise in...
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland
The business events sector's working to bump up our international multi-day conferences, which are currently lagging behind domestic bookings.
...
Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The government’s ordered an independent review over what happened at Wellington Water’s...
Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on inquiry into Moa Point Treatment Plant
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says everyone is now in the hands of central Government, as an inquiry is announced into the catastrophic failure at th...
Ryan Bridge: Beware the insatiable beast that is the state
It's like a hungry child screaming for more food, even though you've just fed them dinner and pudding.
Across the Tasman, Jim Chalmers, the Aus...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Eden Park being allowed to up 22 concerts a year
Hopes new events settings coming to Eden Park stadium will bring more foot traffic through Auckland's city-centre.
The stadium will be allowed t...
Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 16th of Feburary 2025, The Government's allowing Eden Park to host 22 concerts a year,...
Ryan Bridge: Yes, sport is dangerous
Full credit to Tom Slingsby at the Aussies on their victory over the weekend.
It obviously didn’t hurt that the Black Foils and Burling, and the...
Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 13th of Feburary 2025, The Government says Kainga Ora has exceeded savings targets,...
Nick Hill: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive on Sail GP returning to Auckland's waterfront
All eyes are on Auckland's waterfront this weekend - as Sail GP returns.
Thirteen teams on foiling catamarans will race around the Waitematā Ha...
Ryan Bridge: Don't go to the movies with the lights on
You know how everyone complains the lights at supermarkets are too bright? People reckon they do it on purpose.... it's a trick to make you awake and...
Tim Ward: Abandoned Brewery Founder and Director on the call to freeze the draught beer excise tax
Draught beer excise tax has been frozen in Australia and there are calls for the same to be done here.
The goal is to relieve some pressure on...
Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on stabilising property profits and
New Zealand homeowners are holding onto their properties for the longest period yet.
A report by Cotality NZ reveals the median hold period for...
Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on RBNZ Covid response inquiry
Signs of fatigue with another review of the country's Covid-19 response now in the works.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis new inquiry looks at t...
Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on the Inquiry launched to look at RBNZ Covid response
Signs of fatigue - with another review of the country's Covid-19 response now in the works.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis new inquiry looks at...
Ryan Bridge: Protecting children starts in the home
The brutal death of that poor wee boy Malachi is a disgrace.
It's heartbreaking to think an adult could be so cruel to young child. Malachi was...
Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 12th of Feburary 2025, The Government's launching an inquiry into how the Reserve Ban...
Mike Pearse: UK Correspondent on the UK Labour Party and the upcoming byelection
More turmoil could be waiting in the wings for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
He won't be standing down in the wake of his press secretary an...
Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on Winston Peters' criticism of the India FTA
Foreign Minister Winston Peters' politicking around the India free trade agreement is nothing new.
There's been weeks of back and forth within...
Harvey Kaye: US Critical Materials Executive Director on the increasing pressure to strike deals for critical minerals
Critical minerals are starting to be wielded as a geopolitical weapon.
The Trump administration's ramping up pressure on allies to strike a de...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled
There’s no evidence retail crime has fallen, despite claims the Government’s Retail Crime Advisory Group delivered more change than ever before.
Ryan Bridge: Cut spending, don't levy
Labour's getting flak, especially in Auckland, for their capital gains tax.
Rightly so.
But National's approach, as is usually the case...
Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 11th of Feburary 2025, Todd McClay's confirmed the FTA with india will not allow...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government's proposed LNG import facility
A promise of certainty and hopes of cheaper power prices with a facility to import liquefied natural gas.
The Government’s confirmed it will bu...