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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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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the FIFA World Cup kicking off for 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun. Mexico claimed victory over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament – scoring a goal in each half to win the match 2-nil. Next up, South Korea and…
Jeffrey Price: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Analyst on the latest developments between the US and Iran
Johns Hopkins foreign policy analyst Jeffrey Pryce is sceptical of US President Donald Trump’s claim that an agreement in the Middle East is approved and ready to be signed. Speaking to Francesca…
Andrew Hoggard: ACT's Rural Spokesperson on their policy that would increase rural policing
The ACT Party isn't saying how it'll pay for a major rural policing policy, but says it'll be a better use of taxpayer money than current spending. It's boosting rural patrols and expanding 111…
Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary
Another member of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet has jumped ship, with Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey the latest to go. He's the sixth minister to resign in the past month. Healey's accusing…
Francesca Rudkin: Black market ciggies are in the news again
Cheap, illict, black market ciggies are in the news again. A new report claims more that than one third of tobacco consumed last year was bought on the black market. It estimates the Government lost…
Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, Jeffrey Pryce, Senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies shares his…
Bruce Weir: Independent Urban Planning Expert on Labour's public transport policy
There’s a belief a cap on public transport fares would be better bang for buck compared to other roading projects. Labour's campaigning on a $20 weekly maximum in Auckland, Wellington, and…
Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of businesses hiring the wrong staff
The cost of hiring the wrong person is racking up for employers, despite a large number of applicants. New Seek data estimates small and medium sized businesses lose more than $900 million a year…
Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday the 11th of June 2026, Labour wants to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in the main centres, urban planner Bruce Weir…
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on charter schools attendance rates
A question of whether charter schools can achieve better results than what's already possible at state schools. New annual reports show three of the seven charter schools that opened last year failed…
Francesca Rudkin: Move on orders put Police in an awkward position
The Move-on Orders Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament – this is the bill that would give police the power to issue move-on orders to rough sleepers, people begging or…
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the Perceptions of Asia report, Kiwis connection with Asia
More exposure to Asian cultures within our communities is helping expand ties with the region. The Asia New Zealand Foundation's latest survey finds more than 60% of members now feel connected to…
Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government pushing ahead with the LNG terminal, scrapping the power bill levy
There's more scepticism about who'll end up paying for a new LNG terminal. The Government's pressing on with plans but scrapping a proposed levy on power bills, intended to pay for the facility. …
Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you…
Karl Dean: Federated Farmers immigration spokesperson at Fieldays
It's one of the biggest days on the agricultural calendar, with Fieldays opening its gates. Good weather is forecast for the four-day event at Hamilton's Mystery Creek. There are more than 1000…
Francesca Rudkin: Is the grass really greener across the ditch?
Recently I had a guest on the Sunday Session – an Aussie who was in New Zealand and was loving it. They said everyone here was relaxed, welcoming, and smiled at you on the street. They were really…
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spending rising, the impact of concerts, Christchurch's new stadium
Christchurch's new stadium is helping drive national retail spending. Paymark data shows spending through its Core Retail network rose 1.2% last month compared to a year ago. Canterbury recorded…
Tama Potaka: National's Conservation Spokesperson on the party's pledge to double QEII National Trust funding if re-elected
National's promising to protect the country's heritage and biodiversity on private land and farms. It's pledging to double baseline funding for the QEII National Trust to $8.5 million dollars. …
Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, The Police Commissioner says a senior officer shouldn't stay in the job after putting his name forward for Labour, Police…
Steve Watt: Police Association President on a senior police officer's Labour candidacy
Concerns over a senior police officer's Labour candidacy are being downplayed, with assurances police remain politically neutral. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he only learned of Rakesh…
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