Ryan Bridge TODAY
Join Ryan Bridge TODAY for the day's news, interviews and panel discussions, direct from the NZ Herald newsroom. The podcast covers current events and features expert analysis and lively debate. It is produced by the New Zealand Herald, a major news outlet in New Zealand.
Episodes
The war isn't over - Mon 13 Jul
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Which generation can be trusted to know how to change a tyre? - Mon 13 Jul
Driven Motoring Editor, David Linklater reveals the generations most and least trusted to do basic car maintenance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the new India - NZ relationship mean for Kiwis? - Mon 13 Jul
The daily panel with Valocity Global CEO, Carmen Vicelich and Senior BusinessDesk reporter, Dileepa Fonseka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India-NZ strategic partnership- Trade Minister reveals what's in it for New Zealand - Mon 13 Jul
Todd McClay was inside the room with India Prime Minister, Narendra Modi over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Massively regrettable' Winston Peters calls out the India Free Trade Agreement - Mon 13 Jul
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'Death to Bazball': McCullum gets the sack - Mon 13 Jul
Chris Reive and Nathan Limm from Herald sport react to Brendon McCullum's sacking, the World Cup semifinal lineup, and the All Blacks' win over Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr: Middle East worries creep back in - Mon 13 Jul
Forysth Barr Investment Strategist, Zoe Wallis with your Monday markets update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear opera's newest star prove why they're Dame Kiri-endorsed - Mon 13 Jul
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner Samuel Mataele sings for us after winning the $50,000 top prize in front the New Zealand opera legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flareup or new phase of conflict Oil markets jump on renewed Gulf conflict | Thu 9 Jul
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Large number of NZ organisations depend on access to LLMs | Thu 9 Jul
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Why are the National and Labour leaders pretending they're on podcasts? | Thu 9 Jul
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Your Matariki weekend weather outlook with MetService | Thu 9 Jul
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'Do you guys want gloves' Heated panel debates Trump at the World Cup | Thu 9 Jul
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No rest for Savea Rennie hints at Italy selections | Thu 9 Jul
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City Rail Link What morning peak hour will look like at Karanga-a-Hape Station | Thu 9 Jul
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How much did Jacinda Ardern's family home sell for? | Thur 9 Jul
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Ryan Bridge- Don't dash to bash the Reserve Bank yet | Thu 9 Jul
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'The problem is real', but ACT still won't support social media ban | Wed 8 Jul
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To hike or not to hike Here's what the banks predict for today's OCR decision | Wed 8 Jul
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Ryan Bridge What's going on with National's social media ban | Wed 8 Jul
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Meet one of the heroes rescuing people from the Kaikōura floods | Wed 8 Jul
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Emergency Management Minister live from Kaikōura, where hundreds were evacuated | Wed 8 Jul
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Animal welfare group calls for an end to controversial cat hunting competition | Wed 8 Jul
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Biggest fall in two years for dairy export prices | Wed 8 Jul
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Ryan Bridge: NZ must stay out of China's fight | Tue 7 Jul
An inter continental ballistic missile. In an ideal world, the best thing New Zealand can do is be the Switzerland of the Pacific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marsden Point fuel storage expands What does it mean for our fuel resilience | Tue 7 Jul
Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan says the expansion will provide an extra nine days worth of fuel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indian High Commissioner rubbishes Winston Peters' FTA claims | Tue 7 Jul
Muanpuii Saiawi says the Indian Government is talking to New Zealand officials about claims made by the Foreign Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holiday spending up as petrol prices fall; ComCom warns on supplier deals | Tue 7 Jul
ANZ card spending data flat for June, lifting over 12 months; ComCom putting more resources into enforcing rules and penalties for grocery supply deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How AI exposed a flaw that could give out unlimited music festival tickets | Tue 7 Jul
Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain says it's the latest example of how AI is creating a new cybersecurity race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China missile test - should we be worried? | Tue 7 Jul
Former Foreign Minister Wayne Mapp says such tests need to be opposed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'We want the Pacific to be an ocean of peace' - Chris Hipkins | Tue 7 Jul
The Labour Party leader joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire Guy Haddleton - No to data centres, yes to CGT | Tue 7 Jul
In an exclsuive interview from Rome, Guy Haddleton tells Ryan Bridge about his plan for NZ properity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Dig baby dig' Shane Jones fronts on his new critical minerals announcement | Mon 6 Jul
NZ First deputy leader, Shane Jones says "flat earth idiots" oppose his critical minerals projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dealmaxxing gets the nod from exporters. India direct flights by end of 2028 | Mon 6 Jul
Air NZ and Air India looking at more than a codeshare; National electioneering on 7 new trade deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Changing big-time' New Zealand's EV market continues to grow | Mon 6 Jul
The EV market is going from strength-to-strength with registrations up 165% in the June quarter. NordEast's Dane Fisher joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Flooding through the entire house' - Oamaru resident reveals damage from overnight rain | Mon 6 Jul
Milli Metla woke up to flooding throughout her house and both cars 'likely written off'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is there such a thing as too many Maccas'? | Mon 6 Jul
The daily panel with Sherson Willis director Trish Sherson and Humanities Professor Paul Spoonley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waitaki District Mayor reveals extent of damage in the floodhit region overnight | Mon 6 Jul
Mel Tavendale explains which regions were hit the hardest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The $900 baby sitter - Why holiday programmes cost so much | Mon 6 Jul
Sheridan Eketone from The Parenting place explains if the programmes are worth the cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is rugby's Nations Champions format flawed? | Mon 6 Jul
Herald sports journalists Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm review the All Blacks, the World Cup and Formula One.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Outlook - Will RBNZ hike or cut OCR this week? | Mon 6 Jul
Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at the markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How realistic are National's trade deal ambitions? | Mon 6 Jul
National trade spokesperson Todd McClay says the party will prioritise seven new markets for trade deals if reelected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What a weekend for the world | Mon 6 Jul
We've had a big weekend of big events: a wedding, a funeral and an anniversary bash. Congratulations to America, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Iranians persecuted by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma and Richie McCaw's approach to kids and phones | Mon 6 Jul
Gemma McCaw tells us when she plans to give her kids a dumb phone, as she comes to grips with parenting and screen time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All Blacks vs France How will Rennie's first squad stack up | Fri 3 Jul
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Rain or shine for school holidays - your Metservice weather outlook | Fri 3 Jul
Metservice's Heather Keats joins Herald NOW to talk July holiday weather and what El Niño means for NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'We shouldn't be talking about this' - Erica Stanford lashes out at Winston Peters' over India FTA | Fri 3 Jul
Winston Peters says India should be worried about how they've been sold the FTA, and Erica Stanford's not happy about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was it ok for a cafe to deny service to someone wearing a MAGA hat? | Fri 3 Jul
Former Auckland mayor, Phil Goff and host of The Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, discuss the day's hot talk topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'You can't bully Ryan' - Paul Goldsmith and WIllie Jackson go head-to-head | Fri 3 Jul
Asbestos in children's toys, and Kāinga Ora chairman's pay hike: National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson join Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It's devastating' - Christchurch mum responds to airborne asbestos finding | Fri 3 Jul
Former lawyer and mum Elle Chrisp is taking Kmart to the disputes tribunal over the toxic sand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christchurch prepares for sold-out All Blacks test against France | Fri 3 Jul
Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood with the latest headlines from the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free school lunch changes make much more sense | Fri 3 Jul
Making families opt in rather than opt out would be a dose of common sense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flu jabs for native birds DoC prepares for the deadly H5N1 bird flu | Fri 3 Jul
DOC Senior Science Advisor Kate McInnes tells Herald NOW how five of our most vulnerable species will be vaccinated following a world-first trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get the best deals on winter fruit and veg | Fri 3 Jul
Glen Forsyth with the hottest tips and tricks to get the most out of winter produce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: More tax won't fix bad spending | Thu 2 Jul
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Telco boss exits as telco spectrum up for grabs; IMF backs a CGT | Thu 2 Jul
Jason Paris announces his departure from One NZ, as the government opts for auctions not rollovers of spectrum licenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland creek turns white killing hundreds of native fish and eel | Thu 2 Jul
Conservationist and catchment activator, Viv Walker says they'd been working for decades to restore the waterway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump earns $1bn in crypto, but Kiwis earn $36b | Thu 2 Jul
NZ Crypto company manager, Paul Quickenden explains why crypto is still hot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ fires $3m+ Aussie harpoon missiles | Thu 2 Jul
RNZAF Air Commodore Andy Scott says New Zealand could fire the missiles in a combat situation if necessary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should we lower the tobacco tax? | Thu 2 Jul
BBM Motivation founder, Dave Letele and Senior BusinessDesk journalist Maria Slade debate this mornings headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it time to give up on Auckland Property | Thu 2 July
South Island suburbs dominated OneRoof's half-year property report. Catherine Smith joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand renewable energy boom: Is it fast enough? | Thu 2 Jul
Malcolm Jones, Genesis Energy CEO explains why New Zealand needs to join forces with Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It's really hard to take' - play sand testing reveals airborne asbestos | Thu 2 Jul
AUT's Terri-Ann Berry says the positive result for airborne asbestos in children's play sand was something no one in the research team wanted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goldie picks Dave Rennie's first All Blacks team | Thu 2 Jul
Former All Blacks great Jeff Wilson says he thinks Ruben Love will start at first-five for the test against France on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It's really hard to take' - Play sand testing reveals airborne asbestos | Thu 2 Jul
AUT's Terri-Ann Berry says the positive result for airborne asbestos in children's play sand was something no one in the research team wanted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good news amid global turmoil | Wed 1 Jul
Wall Street is steaming ahead... on track for some best quarterly performances since Covid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief entertainment reporter reveals more about her viral catch-up with The Rock | Wed 1 Jul
Jenni Mortimer recently met Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Very glad I didn't pay the bill' - Michelin stars arrive in NZ | Wed 1 Jul
The daily panel, Carmen Vicelich and Rawdon Christie, weigh in on Brian Tamaki's interview, and how good Michelin stars are for New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Motorhome park proposed for Chirsthurch's red zone | Wed 1 Jul
Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood with the latest news from the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does rising business confidence give RBNZ leeway on holding interest rates? | Wed 1 Jul
Inflation expectations fall in June ANZ Business Confidence survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tamaki 'mixing up immigration debate with incitement' | Wed 1 Jul
ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar says she wrote to police because she can't sit back when someone threatens to burn down temples or mosques. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Act and Green Party leaders go head to head | Wed 1 Jul
Green Party co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader, David Seymour debate the top political issues of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The good Christian man is making the threats': Ryan Bridge talks to Brian Tamaki | Wed 1 Jul
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki had his firearms confiscated and his license suspended after comments made online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Centrix data: Economic momentum or are we just borrowing and spending less? | Wed 1 Jul
Centrix's Keith McLaughlin reveals what's behind the latest Centrix stats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: The problem with politics for social media likes
The rise of the TikTok politician has a level of truth to it, says Ryan Bridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Hipkins do a deal with TOP in Mt Albert? | Tue 30 Jun
"Show me the money, Chippy" Ryan Bridge asks Crris Hipkins how Labour's going to pay for its election policies and whether it will do a deal with TOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do council projects cost so much? | Tue 30 Jun
The daily panel with Auckland councillor, Alf Filipaina and Are Media editorial director, Sarah Henry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flying Qatar Airways? These are the secret economy seats you want to book | Tue 30 Jun
Qatar Airway's "secret" economy seats and where to find the best hotel in the world - Lorna Riley join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Stop laundering these lies, you breathless Hobbits' - Shane Jones fires back on limo expenses | Tue 30 Jun
NZ First infrastructure spokesperson, Shane Jones joins the show to discuss the fast track initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bondi terror attack tribute post sparks apologies from Hastings councillors | Tue 30 Jun
Hastings Mayor, Wendy Schollum speaks out after two councillors apologised for their online comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
