Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

News

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.

Episodes

Reuben Davidson: Labour's Spokesperson for technology and media on the under-16's social media ban

Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2026

Ryan Bridge: Labour's fallen for Nicola's election trap

Full Show Podcast: 24 August 2026

Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Blacks Captain on the All Blacks victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park

Ryan Bridge: Let's celebrate the wins

Kevin Putt: Former Springbok previews the first clash between the All Blacks and Springboks

Claire Matthews: Massey University Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance on Kiwibank's financial results

Peter Fraser: Dairy Industry Analyst on NZ First's proposal to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the latest with Harry and Meghan returning to the UK

Ryan Bridge: Kiwibank's result proves there is competition for banks

Shane O'Hare: Queenstown Airport CEO on reporting a $34 million profit for the year to June

Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers President on the Government's changes to the Freshwater Farm Plans

Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP on the damning Mt Maunganui landslide review

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2026

Ryan Bridge: How fast-food companies are reacting to the weight loss jab craze

Miguel Maduro: Former Chair of FIFA’s Governance Committee on the Gianni Infantino saga, Kevin Lamour dismissed as FIFA COO

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy & Strategy on natural population growth hitting the lowest point since World War II

Ryan Bridge: How do we get back work ethic?

Ryan Bridge: How do we get back work ethic?