Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Kevin Putt: Former Springbok previews the final Greatest Rivalry test between the All Blacks and Springboks
The All Blacks are hoping to rally after back-to-back losses to the Springboks. But this time they're not on South African territory, instead the two sides are clashing on the neutral ground of Baltimore in the United States. But whether or not the All Blacks manage to tie the series, former Sp…
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Leon Panetta: Former Defence Secretary and CIA Director on the US-Iran war
A retired US politician believes the Iran war has no end in sight. The Wall Street Journal reports top advisers told President Trump privately that his war would likely drag on through the rest of his term. It differs from his comments yesterday, in which he was telling supporters it'd end immed…
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Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional law expert on an MSD review which found more than 30-thousand cases, where benefits and payments were wrongly suspended
A warning from a constitutional law expert that every time the Government rushes legislation, it risks a major stuff up. The Ministry of Social Development's apologising after 30 thousand winter energy payments and main and supplementary benefits were wrongly cut. It was caused by an error in …
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Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 11th of September 2026, the Ministry of Social Development has released its review into two issues that meant thousands of pensioners, veterans and beneficiaries had their benefits incorrectly cut, constitutional law expert Graeme Edgel…
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David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the review into the hospitality sector
A clearer direction for the hospitality sector, with red tape set to be slashed. The Ministry for Regulation's completed a review into cumbersome rules hindering food and drink operators from doing business. It highlights several recommendations designed to make things easier for the sector. …
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Graeme Muller: Tech New Zealand CEO on Labour's AI policy, data centres
Tech New Zealand's hoping AI becomes a hot topic this election as Labour releases its policy on the new technology. If elected, the party wants stronger regulations on the use of copyright materials, private information, and the energy needed to power data centres. Labour also wants stronger o…
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Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent on house prices could be on track for a faster recovery
House prices could be on track for a much faster recovery than ASB expects. The bank says national prices are still 15% below their late-2021 peak and won't fully recover until 2029. But real estate agent Rawdon Christie thinks the market's about to pick up. He told Ryan Bridge the sheer number …
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Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 10th of September 2026, the Minister for Regulation, David Seymour tells Ryan how big of an impact the Hospitality review will make for the sector and what comes next. Real Estate Agent Rawdon Christie shares his thoughts on ASB…
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Ryan Bridge: Cutting red tape by adding complexity
Do we really need a Minister of Booze? Back in the good old days, they were all Ministers of Booze. The whole cabinet – especially Robert Muldoon. But the idea that we need a Minister responsible for alcohol is well-intentioned, like all 80-odd portfolios that reviews and recommendations have…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Israel taking measures against the UK after it announced sanctions on West Bank settlements
Israel's taking several measures against the UK, including closing its consulate in Jerusalem and banning 11 MPs from entering the country. The move's in retaliation to the UK saying it'll ban the imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank. UK Correspondent G…
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