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
Ryan Bridge: OCR hike looms as inflation rises - Tue 27 Oct
Odds are on we'll get another hike to the OCR tomorrow. It's not great timing for a Coalition government trying to get elected when cost of living is the number one issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel: What to see and do in India - Tue 27 Oct
Coast FM's Lorna Riley with what to see and do in India, and the return of a popular Jetstar route to the South Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are under the spotlight this week. - Tue 27 Oct
Markets with Forsyth Barr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business update with Garth Bray - Tue 27 Oct
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Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold previews OCR result - Tue 27 Oct
Westpac forecasts an OCR 25-basis-point increase to 3%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 years of Gran Turismo: How a racing simulator shaped car culture - Tue 27 Oct
Driven's Damien O'Carroll talks 30 years of Gran Turismo on Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'People are munters': Is the early enrolment deadline voter suppression? - Tue 27 Oct
Panellists Lara Greaves and Rawdon Christie debate voting enrolment deadlines, political attack ads, and staying at a friend's house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richie Mo'unga 'still needs a tiny bit of time': All Blacks' squad named - Tue 27 Oct
All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes says they have selected Richie Mo'unga but they don't expect him to play until the second test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it 'more deranged than ever', or 'Trump being Trump'? - Tue 27 Oct
The Guardian Washington bureau chief David Smith gives an update on the key storylines as the midterm elections near their conclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Water rescues over Labour Weekend - Tue 27 Oct
Coastguard provide latest information on missing kayaker from Manakau Harbour, and boat rescues over the long weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Microsoft and NVIDIA's new AI laptop live up to the hype? - Tue 27 Oct
Microsoft and NVIDIA have launched the powerful Surface Laptop Ultra, Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain breaks down what it can do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport panel: Why Silver Ferns are 'currently NZ's highest-performing team' - Fri 23 Oct
Herald sports journalists Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm cast their eyes over the weekend's sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadine Higgins: Do yourself (and NZ) a favour... Enrol to vote! - Fri 23 Oct
If you’re a young person…a Gen Z-er who thinks politicians don’t listen to you - here’s a thought. Give them a reason to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta may need 'hundreds of billions' to make the most of Muse - Fri 23 Oct
AI companies are out of favour today with investors and Brent crude oil futures at more than US$110 a barrel is not helping either.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new cool kid on the block': Alexandra Eala the drawcard for ASB Classic. - Fri 23 Oct
ASB Classic Tournament Director, Nico Lamperin is excited to see the Filipino star return in January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It's going to really hurt': How will the Reserve Bank respond to inflation? - Fri 23 Oct
Simplicity's Chief Exceutive Shamubeel Eaqub says September's inflation relief was short lived.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teen's inventions to help people with disabilities talk, and tackle AI plagerism - Fri 23 Oct
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow winners Jack Harker and Gabriel Anthony share their inventions on Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should pet owners get paw-rental leave? - Fri 23 Oct
Sapna Samant and Sarah Sparks discuss New Zealand's health crisis, paw-rental leave, and what makes a 'reasonable' air bnb checkout request.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather outlook: A long weekend of two halves - Fri 23 Oct
Your Metservice weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday 23 October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Throw out their stupid bootcamps': What are Labour's law and order policies? - Fri 23 Oct
Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan and Naional MP Paul Goldsmith spar over gang pad visits, law and order, and Luxon getting punched on the campaign trail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garth Bray reports from Mood of the Boardroom - Thu 22 Oct
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'Pretty hard to top that for the rest of my career': New Auckland FC hero - Thu 22 Oct
Auckland FC midfielder Lachlan Bayliss says playing in the Premier League is the dream but he'll need to score another 15 screamers like Saturday first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Personal Finance: How much should you invest in New Zealand assets? - Thu 22 Oct
Forsyth Barr's Brad Gordon breaks down how investment in local assets stacks up against the global markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It serves hope to the inmates': Rolleston Prison's house-building scheme - Thu 22 Oct
Newstalk ZB South Island news director says prisoners in Christchurch have built 200 social houses that will go back out to the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Bridge: My predictions for the election - Thu 22 Oct
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'Man, it's fantastic!': One NZ Te Kaha Stadium top 7 most beautiful stadiums. - Thu 22 Oct
Mayor Phil Mauger says it is special to see Christchurch be home to one of the world's most beautiful arenas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ's top 30 suburbs for buyers under 35 - Thu 22 Oct
OneRoof's Catherine Smith reveals the affordable suburbs that have young first home buyers reaching for their wallets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I made a mistake': Illegal base-jumper needed rescuing off Auckland building. - Thu 22 Oct
FENZ pulled a man through a window 23-storeys above ground after a failed parachuting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I love them, not necessarily like them': Negotiating family dramas - Thu 22 Oct
Panellists Carmen Parahi and Tim Wilson discuss TV streaming services, punishing the base jumper, and whether Harry and the royals can really reconcile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Very long, tedious negotiation': Chris Finlayson on the post-election reality - Thu 22 Oct
Former National minister Chris Finlayson and former Labour leader Phil Goff review the state of the election campaign after the final televised debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opportunity Leader Qiulae Wong - Wed 21 Oct
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That World Test Championship is huge': Black Caps hint at summer priority - Wed 21 Oct
Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram says they try to win every game, but the carrot of making the World Test Championship final is a big motivator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Act 'open-minded' about Opportunity but 'won't be lobbying' National for them - Wed 21 Oct
Act candidate James Christmas and Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick discuss the latest leaders' debate, working with Opportunity, and electoral enrolment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popping caps in people's asses': More than just a romance problem in GTA 6 - Wed 21 Oct
Panellists Mark Crysell and Josie Pagani have a debate on debates, and ask if cheating on someone via video games is really the biggest issue with GTA 6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'There's nothing but opportunity for NZ in this': Todd McClay on the India FTA. - Wed 21 Oct
National's Todd Mclay says the India FTA passed into law with a supermajority in parliament, shrugging of Winston Peters' remarks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadine Higgins: Politicians are people, not punchbags - Wed 21 Oct
If we don't want our politicians to be out of touch, we need them to feel safe enough to stay in touch, literally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fletcher CEO $800k bonus questioned after workplace death and injuries - Wed 21 Oct
Workplace death triggered bonus losses for Fletcher Building bosses, but institutional investor ACC wants to meet with the chair about how pay reflects safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Justin Bieber really in New Zealand, or is it just AI? - Wed 21 Oct
Herald Chief Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer talks about Jason Momoa's $15m Queenstown pad and Justin Bieber in New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last chance hoon-up': Council debates vehicle ban at a Northland beach - Wed 21 Oct
Northern Advocate Reporter Susan Botting says locals are fired up by the divisive proposal for seven new vehicle bans on Northland beaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Like a gym locker': Auckland Zoo's stinky flower has bloomed - Wed 21 Oct
Herald NOW Reporter Kieryn Morris checks out the Amorphophallus konjac flower known for it's rotten meat odour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bit less scary than the moa': What would you bring back from extinction? - Tue 20 Oct
Panellists Stephanie Holmes and Dave Letele discuss haggling, and what animals they'd choose to bring back from extinction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Silver anniversary, golden results for NZ Super Fund - Tue 20 Oct
After 25 years, NZ Super Fund now sitting on $94.35 billion, including $3.3b of Nvidia shares.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canterbury Museum retrieves moa egg from the US for studying. - Tue 20 Oct
Dr Paul Scofield says we could see a baby moa within 10 years time, but there is significant work to be done still.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadine Higgins: Labour needs Te Pāti Māori to stop digging - Tue 20 Oct
The first rule of getting yourself out of a hole is to stop digging. The tricky bit for Labour is that right now someone else has the shovel - Te Pāti Māori.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to pick your next travel destination with Viking - Tue 20 Oct
Lorna Riley reveals the hot spots from Vikings' Ocean Voyagers 2027 brochure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Way above our pay grade': Silver Ferns captain on domestic competition future - Tue 20 Oct
Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger talks about the opening Constellation Cup peformance, as well as the proposed domestic netball competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the Pacific Ocean a drug-smuggling highway? - Tue 20 Oct
NZDF Maritime Component Commander Shane Ardnell talks about the increase in uncrewed surveillance taking place in the Pacific.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not above the law': Hipkins promises teeth for social media watchdog - Tue 20 Oct
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says tech companies could face massive fines and Mongrel Mob appearances by politicians are 'totally inappropriate'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Solar is at a tipping point': Solar energy and where protections are needed. - Tue 20 Oct
Utilities Disputes Commissioner discusses what consumers need to know before swapping to solar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Enough is enough': B416 on the proposed U16 social media ban. - Tue 20 Oct
Co-Chair Anna Curzon says she is glad to see both major parties backing a social media ban for under-16s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It doesn't solve the problem': Peter Griffin on social media algorithims. - Tue 20 Oct
Business of Tech podcast host says personalised algorithims are a temporary solution to a wider problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadine Higgins: Big promises, but not much detail - Mon 19 Oct
There are so many big promises being made on the campaign trail and there's a common theme - a lack of detail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How thermal drone technology is helping save our native birdlife - Mon 19 Oct
DOC's Harry Caley joins Herald NOW from the Canterbury wetlands where he is using thermal drones to monitor the critically threatened bittern population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A re-elected National to remove right to silence when a child is murdered - Mon 19 Oct
National's Justice Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says this is the next step to hold people to account for grizzly crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport panel: 'Silver Ferns made a statement performance' - Mon 19 Oct
Herald Sport journalists Cameron McMillan and Nathan Limm review great kiwi wins for the Silver Ferns, All Blacks, Black Ferns, and men's A-League teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Election stunt': Phil Goff on National's right to silence in child murder cases - Mon 19 Oct
Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and BusinessDesk Reporter Dileepa Fonseka join today's panel with Nadine Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What went wrong at Olivia Dean? - Mon 19 Oct
Auckland Stadiums Director James Parkinson talks about the sold out concert at Western Springs Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Quite a bit more to be done': GP owners call Act policy 'a start' - Mon 19 Oct
General Practice Owners Association chair Dr Angus Chambers says they have a manifesto detailing what a potential government needs to do if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manufacturing a recovery: more jobs, more tourists - Mon 19 Oct
Performance of manufacturing index shows world-leading form; Auckland International Airport set for a strong summer season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you actually buy Tesla's new rocket-powered car? - Mon 19 Oct
Driven's Damien O'Carroll tells Herald NOW everything we know about Tesla's new Roadster model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It could work': Law expert on National's child murder case policy - Mon 19 Oct
Constitutional Law Expert Graeme Edgeler says there needs to be clear lines drawn in National's policy, to avoid miscarriage of justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market outlook: Cost of insuring AI-linked debt is climbing - Mon 19 Oct
Forsyth Barr's Aaron Ibbotson says investor faith in AI is on shaky ground, and what to watch from the markets this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Outlook: Showers easing for weekend events - Fri 16 Oct
Your Metservice weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday 16 October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It's always gonna be big': Frank Bruce talks sport rivarly between NZ and Aussie - Fri 16 Oct
Former All Black Frank Bunce says despite selection crtisism, the All Blacks vs Wallabies game in Sydney will be one to watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ red meat leaders to front US lamb import hearing - Fri 16 Oct
Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland will front a US trade hearing overnight as our red meat sector argues lamb imports are not harming American producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cuddling up to the gangs': The social media post involving the Mongrel Mob. - Fri 16 Oct
National MP Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson discuss the polticial fallout of the gang photo on today's panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport panel: 'More of the same' for All Blacks; Kiwis trumped by Kangaroos - Fri 16 Oct
Herald sports journalists Christopher Reive and Samuel Sherry cast their eyes over the weekend's sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has the Taxpayers Union's AI attack ad gone too far? - Fri 16 Oct
Media Insiders' Shayne Currie talks political attack ads, RNZ's unusual recruiting tactics, and remembering More FM host Andrew Leiataua.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What you need to know to save a life during a cardiac arrest - Fri 16 Oct
MAS are working with Hato Hone St John to deliver the 'three steps to life' programme, teaching Kiwis the skills to respond when every second counts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much can Christchurch Airport's new solar farm power? - Fri 16 Oct
Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood on Kōwhai Park opening, and the future of Addington's temporary stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is pretty mild': Panel weighs in on political attack ads - Fri 16 Oct
Sam Stubbs and Louise Wallace talk attack ads and the Green and Te Pati Maori photo op with the mongrel mob.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Childrens' cancer treatments delayed at Starship amid nurse shortage - Fri 16 Oct
Labour Health Spokesperson Ayesha Verral says the delays are having a meaningful impact for affected families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadine Higgins: Seymour turns the screw on Luxon over Opportunity - Fri 16 Oct
David Seymour has broken ranks.. and indicated ACT WOULD work with the Opportunity party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland's revamped 'Western Springs Bowl' sets up for its first concert. - Fri 16 Oct
A sneek peak into Auckland's newest venue, where 40,000 people will be tomorrow for Olivia Dean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I can't force him': Quilae Wong on another knock back from Luxon - Thu 15 Oct
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson reflect on The New Zealand Herald Leaders' Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One NZ's vision to unlock New Zealand's potential - Thu 15 Oct
One NZ CEO Nick Judd talks about starting in the new role, and his vision for the country through better connectivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Just believe in yourself': how a jobseeker found the courage to keep trying. - Thu 15 Oct
After 300+ job applications and no human response back, Karina Atkins has secured work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was Justin Bieber spotted in Te Arai? - Thu 15 Oct
OneRoof's Catherine Smith was checking out luxury resorts at the same time Justin Bieber is rumoured to be having a round of golf at Tara Iti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'We are one seat away': Labour on forming a Government with two partners - Thu 15 Oct
Labour's campaign chair Kieran McAnulty says the Green party vote has been strong in the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump can't run that fast!' AI video imerges of Trump tackling tiger. - Thu 15 Oct
Lara Greaves and Deborah Pead discuss Trump's AI video on today's people panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
