Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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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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Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on the changes to the drivers licensing system
A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror.
After passing the restricted...
Tai Nelson: Soljans Estate vineyard manager on the struggle with grape overproduction
Growers are counting the cost as drinking habits change.
Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last...
Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will hold steady at 5.3%
The economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit.
Stats NZ is providing its lat...
Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Peter Mandelson quitting the House of Lords
The British Prime Minster says Lord Mandelson has let the country down as he quits the House of Lords.
UK Police are now investigating allegati...
Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 4th of February 2025, the government's scrapping full drivers license tests, Mar...
Ryan Bridge: Australia's economy is a warning of what's to come
The inflation thief might be gone but it lurks in the corner and if you’re not careful, it happily leaps out and steals your wages.
Last week we...
David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies
Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies.
A series of significant hailstorms, combined with per...
Fabian Yukich: New Zealand Winegrowers Chair on the alcohol licensing restrictions for events
Nelson's Mayor has kicked off a conversation about whether alcohol licensing laws are too strict.
Nick Smith was unable to buy a bottle of wine...
Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the new school reporting system
Principals are looking to see more detail on the Government's new standardised school reports.
The nationally consistent assessments in reading,...
Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 3rd of Feburary 2025, school report cards are getting a government makeover, Secon...
Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with nonsense on mining
The same crowd who moan and complain when we don't have enough cash to upgrade schools or pay teachers and nurses more are the same lot who throw eggs...
Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on bodies recovered from the Mount landslide
The families of the six victims caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide will begin heading home - with all bodies now recovered from the site.
T...
Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 2nd of February 2025, changes to ADHD prescriptions have officially kicked in, Gen...
Ryan Bridge: FTA'S need to be done
Those opposing our FTA with India have got be guilty of economic treason, don't they?
We're a small trading nation with lots of food, and world...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the fragile economic recovery
A view that increased employment will be the key to our economic bounce back.
Infometrics says there's worrying indicators which show economic...
Darryl Lew: West Coast Regional Council CEO on the efforts to make insurance more competitive as AA stops offering new policies
West Coast officials are working to make the insurance market more competitive so Westporters can continue to insure their homes.
AA Insurance...
Rebekah Armstrong: Head of Advocacy and Justice on National and Labour teaming up on modern slavery bill
World Vision is welcoming the new bill around fighting modern slavery.
The new bill, co-sponsored by National and Labour, will require large bu...
Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 30th of January 2025, AA insurance has announced they will not be accepting any new ins...
Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with privacy breaches
This week we've heard about another privacy breach.
We don't tell strangers on the street everything about ourselves but for some reason, when...
Jagruiti Dave: US Correspondent on the increased tensions between the US and Iran, Trump's latest threats
The US and Iran are trading threats, with the President warning a massive naval armada is moving towards the country.
Donald Trump says time's...
Mark Quinn: Ambulance Association National Secretary on the rising number of calls for ambulances
A struggle to secure GP visits could be playing a role in skyrocketing calls for ambulances.
National ambulance data shows there's been a 30% i...
Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 29th of January 2025, new numbers show Labour's "fees free" wasn't all that it was su...
Ryan Bridge: What was the point in Fees Free?
Reading this story this morning about Fees Free, you've got to wonder how the policy got through the boffins in Wellington.
It has, by all acco...
Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA Vice President on Labour’s fees-free university scheme
Cost barriers continue to keep disadvantaged students out of university.
Of the 26 thousand students who went straight from Year 13 into study i...
Mike Pearse: Europe Correspondent on the historic trade deal between India and the European Union
India and the European Union have announced what's been named 'the mother of all trade deals'.
The landmark agreement will allow the free trad...
Laura McClure: ACT MP says the Broadcasting Standards Authority should be dissolved
An ACT MP wants the Broadcasting Standards Authority to be abolished as the watchdog seeks more power.
The authority has been asking for law r...
Briony Hogg: Marsden Books Karaori Owner expects 35% revenue hit as a result of NZ Post closures
A Wellington bookstore owner is expecting a 35% loss in revenue following the closure of their NZ Post counter - and says she’s “devastated” for affec...
Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28 January.
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podca...
Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the enquiries on the Mt Maunganui landslide
A view there's no harm in having Tauranga Council review the Mount Maunganui disaster alongside the Government inquiry.
A Rāhui's now in place o...
Ryan Bridge: We're getting a Free Trade Agreement with India
New Zealand is going to sign this free trade deal with India.
The massive boost we got and still enjoy from Phil Goff’s signing of the China FTA...
Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy COO on the report finding that shifting electricity use to off-peak hours could save billions
More flexible electricity use could save the country billions of dollars.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's new report finds...
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the heatwave in southern Australia
While New Zealand's been stuck under grey skies for a lot of this summer, things are heating up across the ditch.
Temperatures are expected to...
Jason Miles: Principals' Federation President on the low number of teachers wanting to become principals
There’s a belief the Government and experienced principals need to step up to secure the future of the profession.
A recent New Zealand Counci...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 27th of January 2025, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young has left the board o...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on why she quit the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime
Turmoil within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime - with three of the five members resigning in recent weeks.
It include...
Ryan Bridge: We're all flocking for gold
Have you seen how much gold is worth lately?
Yesterday it hit another new record - US$5000 an ounce.
It’s up 60% on last year.
If yo...
Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP praises council for work on landslide inquiry
An inquiry is underway to review the build up to Thursday's landslide at Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindel told Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Brid...
Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 26th of January 2025, Hundreds of people gathered at a sunset vigil at Blake Park, to a...
Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leaver's Trust Founder on Gloriavale's school remaining open
Yet another push for the Government to intervene and shut Gloriavale's school down for good.
The school’s licence was due to expire on Friday, b...
Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise
Question: Who wants a pay rise? Who deserves a pay rise? Simple question, easy answer.
Answer: Everybody and most kiwis. By and large we’re har...