Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Newstalk ZB 9044 - Full Show Podcast: 24 August 2026

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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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

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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?

Claire Buckley: Independent Victims Advocate on the government cracking down on overdue court fines

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2026

David Cunliffe: Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on the report calling for an overview of the system

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest inflation numbers, OCR

Richard Hills: North Shore councillor on more delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2026

Ryan Bridge: Don't hold your breath for a new Harbour crossing, Auckland

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on New Zealand Fashion week kicking off in Auckland

Ryan Bridge: Hey Labour, NZ is not Australia

Full Show Podcast: 17 August 2026

Muhammad Irfan: Unitec Data Analytics Lecturer on the research showing meth contamination increased by 50% since the rules were relaxed

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food cost inflation easing, latest forecasts

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive on Act proposing a 'Local Tourism Dividend' as an alternative to a bed tax

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2026

Ryan Bridge: Centrist voters will be confused so far this election

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the people selling their properties ahead of the election due to capital gains tax fears

John Howard: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow on the NZSIS report looking at rising threats to national security

Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2026

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister and Act leader on the attempts to oust Luxon

Ryan Bridge: Land and inheritance taxes incoming?!

Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on the study showing vaping could be a factor in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on over half a million Kiwis owing the IRD with tax debt growing to $9.4 billion

Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026

Brigitte Morten: Political commentator on the future of Luxon's leadership

Ryan Bridge: There's no golden outcome for Luxon's leadership contest

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy's annual profit, potential data centre

Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Canterbury Sports Commentator on Christchurch City Council's efforts to get a NRL team

Michael Ford: Manawatu Mayor on local government reforms, council amalgamation

Ryan Bridge: Luxon's leadership is in question, yet again

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2026

Mark Quin: Ambulance Association National Secretary says people are frustrated by longer wait times for ambulences

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert on National's budget responsibility rules

Ryan Bridge: Tony Randle is the sort of brain needed around the council table