Early Edition on Newstalk ZB

About Early Edition on Newstalk ZB

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.

Publisher

Newstalk ZB

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Jun 2021

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

5,359 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on Labour deciding not to change the rules about landlord interest deductibility

   A tax expert believes Labour's changed stance on interest deductibility makes complete sense. Labour's confirmed it won't change the current Government's rules allowing landlords to deduct 100% of interest in tax returns. It had previously criticised the policy as a tax cut for landlords, but Chris Hipkins believes their proposed Capital Gains Tax will address the issue. Deloitte Tax Partner Robin Walker told Ryan Bridge changing the rules would just be deferring when interest deductions get made. She says logically what would happen if deductions were denied is revenue from a capital gains tax would go much further down from what's forecast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Student Association President on the Fees Free scheme and the impact of ending it

   A student leader believes universities will hit a wall when it comes to funding without the Fees Free scheme. Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says despite supporting more than 300,000 students from 2018-2025, covering more than $2 billion in fees, it didn't meaningfully lift participation or provide a good return. But Victoria University of Wellington Students Association president Aidan Donoghue told Ryan Bridge universities will have to change tack without the scheme. He says they will have to ask for more government funding or require more from students. Donoghue says fees have already increased 20% in three years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Kiwis relying more on credit cards

   There's a suggestion consumer spending is recovering, but essential costs are leaving less for the fun stuff. Kiwibank research reveals more than 71% of card transactions in August was on credit cards – the highest share since records began in 2002. A decade ago, credit cards made up less than half of card spending. Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge power bills and rates are eating into disposable income. He says there's a structural shift underway, with more money going towards essential costs and less into the retail sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on Early Edition on Newstalk ZB

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Catherine Beard
• Paula Southgate
• Sharon Zollner
• Gavin Grey
• Jason Mika

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,631,690

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.7 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

89

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