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
Stuff ordered to pay former employee over $55,000 following 'flawed' restructure - Fri 11 Sep
Media Insider's Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'A lot of hubbub' ahead of CRL opening this Sunday, says Minister - Fri 11 Sep
Transport Minister Chris Biishop joins herald NOW from the newly opened Te Waihorotiu station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport Panel: Richie Mo’unga returns to take on Springboks - Fri 11 Sep
Herald Sport Journalists Nathan Limm and Winston Aldworth preview the final AB v Springbok test in Baltimore and the Warriors taking on the Dolphins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'They're liars': Willie Jackson and Paul Goldsmith on National's attack ads - Fri 11 Sep
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against a 'misleading' National Party attack ad on Labour tax policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Citizenship is a privilege': Winston Peters reveals 14-point immigration package - Fri 11 Sep
NZ First leader Winston Peters reveals the party's 14 immigration policies in an exclusive interview on Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather outlook: Showers for most, windy for some - Fri 11 Sep
Your Metservice weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday 11 September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daily Panel with Rawdon Christie and Sapna Samant
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Oil rips, debt soars! US$108 Brent Crude, 30-yr US bond yields hit 25-yr high - Fri 11 Sep
US Treasury sees strong demand, high price for $22b worth of new debt, fueling inflation fears as oil prices hit highs last seen in May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What changes are coming to Auckland's international airport? - Thu 10 Sep
Lorna Riley with the details on Auckland Airport's $$5.7b renovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investing advice for the election season - Thu 10 Sep
Forsyth Barr's Brad Gordon joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Which suburbs have been knocked out of the $1 million club? - Thu 10 Sep
OneRoof's Catherine Smith reveals which suburbs are growing, and which have become more affordable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have to be able to oversee it': AI policy needed this election - Thu 10 Sep
Panelists Tim Wilson and Chelsea Daniels discuss Labour's AI policy, Apple's new iPhone, and viral zoom mishaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Contact Energy CEO: How data centres actually help with energy supply - Thu 10 Sep
Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge says they're excited about building data centres because it gives them a reason to build renewable energy faster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we know an AI robot is safe? - Thu 10 Sep
Kiwi-led AI start-up Antioch has raised $54m and announced a partnership with Amazon to train its Ring security cameras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: Do we need a Minister of booze? - Thu 10 Sep
It was announced by the Minister for Regulation, David Seymour, whose role was also set up to cut red tape. Can you see the problem here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What $30 can buy in fresh produce - Thu 10 Sep
Glenn Forsyth with the best in-season fruit and veg this Spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ghosting pandemic': 330+ job applications and no responses - Thu 10 Sep
Auckland jobseeker Karina Atkins believes AI screening in the application process is making it virtually impossible to get an interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASB: House prices won't bounce back til 2029 - Thu 10 Sep
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says house prices won't recover to the 2021 peak for three more years, and that doesn't even take inflation into account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three shows to binge watch before the Emmys - Wed 9 Sep
Entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer reveals who could be the next James Bond, and the top shows to watch before the Emmys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wiggle room: How far would Labour go to spike an LNG terminal? - Wed 9 Sep
Chris Hipkins say Labour would legislate to block any LNG terminal deal National signs, with one caveat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pilot of 'home-built' helicopter dies in crash - Wed 9 Sep
Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood with the latest headlines from the South Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Bradford: When is a tax not really a tax? - Wed 9 Sep
Is it a tax? Is it a charge? Is it a levy? Is it a fee? This election is turning into the Great Tax Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food 'not an essential need' blunder: Minister won't apologise - Wed 9 Sep
Social Development Minister Louise Upston says the ministry has apologised, and says the grant denials were labelled wrong, but not incorrectly denied.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'You've given up on the rest of the day': Australian KFC serving breakfast - Wed 9 Sep
Panellists Michael Morrah and Carmen Vicelich debate bad driving, KFC for breakfast, and New Zealand's latest education statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I would marry Chlöe': Seymour responds to Paul Henry's 'barely human' comments - Wed 9 Sep
ACT Leader David Seymour and Green Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick join Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Moscow wins east German elections': Concerns over Euro political shift - Wed 9 Sep
German political commentator Oliver Hartwich says the rise of AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is a concern for support of Ukraine, and wider political stability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'A record keeping issue': MSD on why food was 'not an essential need' - Wed 9 Sep
MSD's Canterbury Regional Commissioner Blair McKenzie has apologised to clients who were upset when food was declared not essential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Greatest Showman' star Keala Settle returning home to NZ - Wed 9 Sep
Keala Settle joins Herald NOW ahead of her return to the Kiwi stage as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't raise stuff like that or I won't come back': Wayne Brown's angry tirade - Wed 9 Sep
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he has a 'sense of humour' when asked about his 'Muslim terrorist' comment towards RNZ employee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Louise Upston is nowhere to be seen': Green MP on MSD bungle - Tue 8 Sep
Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March says the Social Development Minister needs to front up on benefit admin errors. theSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens if gas companies can't pay back their govt loans? - Tue 8 Sep
Resources Minister Shane Jones on the government co-funding loans for two Taranaki gas projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much will a Labour government borrow? - Tue 8 Sep
The Labour leader responds to his party continuing to slide in the latest Herald-Motu Research poll of polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catching Christchurch too: QV charts the drop in house prices - Tue 8 Sep
Largest quarterly decline in average house prioces in 2 years of QV data, as local body rates rise 8.8% in the year to June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia looks to force algorithm 'opt-out' feature on social media - Tue 8 Sep
Peter Griffin says the new rule could be the next step in Australia's crack down on social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can we outlaw killer robots? - Tue 8 Sep
The UN's agreed on a definition for autonomous lethal weapons but Massey University's John Battersby says a treaty to govern their use will be difficult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Very clear' that Democrats have the momentum ahead of midterms - Tue 8 Sep
US politics expert Daniel Schnur says Democrats are clearly more motivated ahead of the midterm elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to see and do in Morocco - Tue 8 Sep
Intrepid Travel's Leah Johnson says Morocco is a popular destination for Kiwi travellers, and it's not hard to understand why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: NZ's economy needs a new engine - Tue 8 Sep
We've got another report from another ratings agency. Moody's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport panel: Why All Blacks fans should be 'extremely happy' after 3rd test - Mon 7 Sep
Herald Sport journalists Chris Reive and Nathan Limm counsel Ryan on what to make of the Warriors, the All Blacks, and Liam Lawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Act Party been saying it for 30 years': Seymour on tactical voting for coalition - Mon 7 Sep
Act Party leader David Seymour isn't against Act voters giving their electorate vote to National, but the desired overhang is easier said than done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eden Park 'on the table': Cam George invites Ryan to help negotiate with NRL - Mon 7 Sep
Warriors CEO Cameron George says Eden Park may host their second game of the playoffs, but wants Ryan to help negotiate with the NRL to stay at GoMedia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nobody has been able to find the third player': Greens' govt-owned supermarket - Mon 7 Sep
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick on how viable a government-owned supermarket would be if it has a mandate for affordable prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Winston Peters want to be Prime Minister? - Mon 7 Sep
Foreign Minister and NZ First leader Winston Peters on his political ambitions and his latest policy to restrict super to citizens only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See you at the movies: theatre spend a bright spot in flat card spending data - Mon 7 Sep
Weak signs of recovery as ANZ card spend falls in the year to August, but movie ticket spend is up 77% over 12 months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Outlook: Should we panic over the bond markets? - Mon 7 Sep
Forsyth Barr's Aaron Ibbotson says bond yields continue to rise globally with Japan's hitting a 30-year high.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it more thrilling to drive faster? - Mon 7 Sep
Driven's David Linklater says a new scientific study has uncovered what makes a thrilling drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting to get some big ideas coming through' with Greens' supermarket policy - Mon 7 Sep
Panellists Mark Crysell and Lara Greaves on whether the Green Party could secure a goverment-owned supermarket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: The Iran war isn't going anywhere - Mon 7 Sep
I told you when this whole thing kicked off that it wouldn't end tomorrow, and it hasn't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do Kiwis love Tina from Turners? - Fri 4 Sep
Panelists Louise Wallace and Dave Letele discuss the government's move on orders bill, and ACT policy to scrap Māori and Pacific med school places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'We listen sometimes' Paul Goldsmith on removing teens from move on orders - Fri 4 Sep
Willie Jackson and Paul Goldsmith discuss penalising rough sleepers, Te Pāti Māori wanting a treaty commission, and medical school affirmative action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Outlook: A wet and windy start to Spring - Fri 4 Sep
Your Metservice weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats on Herald NOW, Friday 04 September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: We could use a little more Crump - Fri 4 Sep
I don't mind confessing you, that I don't read many books. Then I stumbled on Barry Crump's A Good Keen Man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is everything they bring out about race?': Dave Letele on ACT policy - Fri 4 Sep
Panelists Louise Wallace and Dave Letele discuss the government's move on orders bill, and ACT policy to scrap Māori and Pacific med school places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The one that's all to play for': AB's third South Africa test key to series - Fri 4 Sep
Herald Sports Jouranlists Chris Reive and Alex Powell on this weekend's NZ v SA matches, the Warriors making the top two, and Liam Lawson at the Dutch GP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FMA boss quits, drops legal challenge to her suspension - Fri 4 Sep
Samantha Barrass has departed early from her five-year contract leading the Financial Markets Authority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Experience goes a long way': Who's on the All Blacks lineup? - Fri 4 Sep
Analysis from Sky Sport Commentator Jeff Wilson ahead of the third Greatest Rivalry Tour test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Save your pennies': Rod Duke on Bricoes' success - Fri 4 Sep
Briscoes Group CEO Rod Duke joins Herald NOW after recieving a lifetime achievement award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'We need to be more self-sufficient': Craig Stobo's pitch for parliament - Thu 3 Sep
Former FMA chair Craig Stobo will stand in Botany for New Zealand First, and says energy supply security is an important issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breast density and cancer - what's the link? - Thu 3 Sep
Volpara founder Ralph Highnam says his AI company is tackling the increased cancer risk associated with breast density.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will the CRL boost your house price? - Thu 3 Sep
OneRoof reporter Susie Nordqvist says there is some evidence of train stations boosting property values, but it won't be an overnight boom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ankit Sharma - Building Consents
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Can Simon Bridges carry off a cardigan on national television? - Thu 3 Sep
Panellists Simon Bridges and Carmen Parahi debate the OCR, knitting in parliament, and why Simon wore a cardigan today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RBNZ signals slowing pace of OCR increases - Thu 3 Sep
Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold says the tragectory for the OCR is still upwards, but not necessarily after every meeting now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another step in that unfortunate decline': Energy minister on Methanex closure - Thu 3 Sep
Energy minister Simeon Brown says the closure of Methanex makes the LNG importation terminal 'critically important'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is infrastructure so expensive in NZ? - Wed 2 Sep
Herald Now senior correspondent Katie Bradford says a new report reveals not getting scope and design done early enough is driving up costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: Is AI theft any worse than ours? - Wed 2 Sep
IP lawyers will be licking their lips with all these AI cases landing on their desks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surely have some self awareness?' What's the point of Raygun's documentary? - Wed 2 Sep
Panelists Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks debate Raygun's documentary, the US-NZ port in the Cook Islands, and the comeback of cassette tapes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BNZ predicts a lift in the OCR, and hopes for more - Wed 2 Sep
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says an expected lift in the OCR today won't unsettle the market too much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lot of work to be done': Ferns captain responds to new netball competition - Wed 2 Sep
Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger says the new domestic competition is promising but it's too soon to say if it will draw overseas players home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the Government helped bring Bruno Mars to Auckland - Wed 2 Sep
Herald entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman talks about Bruno Mars playing at Eden Park, and the health of Lionel Richie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Green co-leader stands by the prinicple of National MP housing claim - Wed 2 Sep
Act Party leader David Seymour and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson debate Tamatha Paul's false claim in the House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not too late' for flu vaccine, as long tail predicted - Wed 2 Sep
Health New Zealand's Dr Christine McIntosh says the free flu vaccine for our under 5-year-olds is important because they get sick quickly from influenza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minerals or Military? Why US and NZ are co-funding Cook Island port - Wed 2 Sep
Retired Major General John Howard joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we about to borrow $1b to fix potholes? Ryan Bridge asks Chris Bishop - Tue 1 Sep
The Transport Minister on how the government will pay for road maintenance now a scheduled fuel tax hike has been delayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: S&P flags NZ's 10% debt interest - Tue 1 Sep
Our country has been borrowing more money to fund stuff, including everyday spending and election promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I don't think it's cool': Rob Fyfe reacts to Luxon's criticism of Air NZ - Tue 1 Sep
Former Air NZ CEO Rob Fyfe says it was probably his or Christopher Luxon's decision to buy the troubled engines at Air NZ, so they shouldn't throw stones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is a trip to Fiji about to get more expensive? - Tue 1 Sep
TripNotes Podcast Host Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Christopher Luxon's career is about blaming his predecessors': Chris Hipkins on the PM - Tue 1 Sep
The Labour Leader says the PM's comments on Air NZ show he would rather blame people than solve problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Credit arrears and business debt defaults lower than last year - Tue 1 Sep
Centrix data shows households are still cautious about extra debt as borrowing costs rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Does look like we're coming out': Promising ANZ business outlook - Tue 1 Sep
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says a survey showing high business optimism is especially encouraging when it's matched with proven past performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
