Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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 Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home O…
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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 sensitive information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The family of late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who also accused Mountbatten-Windsor of m…
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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 to enter New Zealand for up to three months on a valid Australian visa. The Government says arrivals have almost tripled since December, reaching 36,800…
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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 Supercity from 2 million to 1.6 million. The revision to new density rules will focus more on builds in the central city and around key transit hubs, t…
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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 public office, Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams tells Ryan about the impact this will have on the Royal family's reputation. The Government's…
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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. Loads of 'for sale' signs. Why don't people want to buy them? Is it the price? Some older 70s brick and tile types close the city are apparently selling …
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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 Breman, has decided to keep the OCR unchanged at 2.25% for now. It says while inflation is above the target band, the economy still needs some time to recov…
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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 consider funding treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, which could be available from May 1st. They can be taken in pill form and take away the need fo…
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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 on Tuesday as she visited a home in Kaihu, north of Dargaville. Local MP Shane Jones says jail terms should be considered for owners of what he labels '…
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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 we’ve spoken about on the show lately, house prices aren’t running away here like in Australia, bar Queenstown. In previous recoveries, the wealth effect …
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