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
Who will really pay for a $1 billion LNG terminal? | Wed 10 Jun
Major electricity users love the insurance plan for dry years, big power companies still in discussion about covering the cost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I want a city not a village' - Mayor on Auckland housing intensification plans | Wed 10 Jun
Mayor Wayne Brown says councillors are not being bold enough when it comes to the future design of Auckland City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Round a roaring success for Christchurch economy | Wed 10 Jun
Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood joins Herald NOW with the latest headlines from the South Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can we get big tech to pay more tax? | Wed 10 Jun
Better Taxes for a Better Future spokesperson Kate Stone talks about Facebook's ability to send NZ income to low-tax Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is digital services tax due for big tech? | Wed 10 Jun
Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson and ACT Party Leader David Seymour discuss digital services tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should you grab a slice of SpaceX's $75 billion IPO this weekend? | Wed 10 Jun
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson weighs in as anticipation grows for the biggest IPO in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New data shows more than 33,000 children living in severe housing deprivation | Wed 10 Jun
Dr Jo Cribb tells Herald NOW how poor housing can can continue to affect kid's health and education outcomes throughout their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Big Sleepout' Sleeping rough to raise awareness for our homeless population | Tue 9 Jun
Lifewise's Pam Elgar invites you to spend a night in the cold to support NZ's 100,000 plus homeless population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'The optics are appaling' Our panel weighs in on Hipkins' controversial purchase | Tue 9 Jun
Sarah Sparks and Mark Crysell join Herald NOW to talk housing intensification, Hipkin's holiday home and eating like it's 1950.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gone for 66 million years Dinosaurs return to Auckland | Tue 9 Jun
Auckland Zoo's reopening their dinosaur enclosure this week, with creatures so large they had to be craned in, Katie Oliver reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Silent killer' - kids' health at risk from damp, mouldy homes | Tue 9 Jun
Paedeatric Respiratory Specialist Cass Byrnes joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington State of Emergency - update on forecasted monster waves forcing evacuations | Tue 9 Jun
Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little reveals what residents should do to prepare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governments post-natal funding misses key feature | Tue 9 Jun
The governments $34.4 million funding goes towards at least three days post birth hospital stays for new mums, but there's a bed-shaped spanner in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business survey - ‘No one’s waiting for green shoots anymore’ | Tue 9 Jun
Energy and other fixed costs biggest problem for business, Apple boosts Siri AI, donation rebate cap hammered by charities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Some people were sold a lie '- David Seymour on Auckland housing | Tue 9 Jun
Epsom MP David Seymour says if he was in Auckland Council he'd go for the option closest to the Auckland Unitary Plan of ten years ago, "before Wellington started interfering"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Spark's new 'Verified Call' feature is tackling impersonation scammers | Tue 9 Jun
Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain joins Herald NOW to unpack the new ways technology is combatting scammers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finance Minister reveals the 'secret spending' is going to transport sector | Mon 8 Jun
Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why they haven't yet revealed exactly where the $1 billion is going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inspired by her Pops, this 25-year-old has donated plasma over 100 times | Mon 8 Jun
For National Blood Donor Week, NZ Blood CEO Sam Cliffe and plasma donor Minna Molloy explore how donating can build community and social connection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Family living in a cold garage fear for health of their children as winter bites | Mon 8 Jun
Senior Investigative reporter Michael Morrah is working with Middlemore's Kidz First hospital to highlight families in need this winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exclusive: Royals author Andrew Lownie on latest Andrew revelations | Mon 8 Jun
Teddy bears, sex and excess: New book sheds more light on former Prince Andrew’s downfall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What caused Wellington's train incident which injured several passengers? | Mon 8 Jun
Wellington Regional Council Deputy chair, Ros Connelly explains more about the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dropped catches cost the Black Caps against England | Mon 8 Jun
Live from Lord's, ZB cricket editor Andrew Alderson on the Black Caps' heavy defeat in the first test against Brendon McCullum's England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What cars are people purchasing in a fuel crisis? | Mon 8 Jun
Driven Editor, David Linklater reveals what the top 10 sold cars are for the month of MaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawson equals career-best F1 finish | Mon 8 Jun
NZ Herald sports jounalists Chris Reive and Nathan Limm review the Monaco GP, and England's double win over New Zealand in football and cricket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are cats the answer to our rat problem? | Mon 8 Jun
NZ Cat Foundation founder, Anne Batley Burton believes cats should be allowed to "do their best work". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Monday markets update with Forsyth Barr | Mon 8 Jun
Forsyth Barr Investment strategist, Zoe Wallis reveals what's to come in the markets this weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trans-Tasman CGT battle hots up, aluminium dumping under investigation | Mon 8 Jun
Luxon labels CGT 'a wrecking ball' in Aus TV interview; MBIE safeguard investigation on aluminium imports below cost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the mega Lotto winner in Ashburton could put their cash towards | Fri 5 Jun
Ashburton Mayor, Liz McMillan reveals why the 28.2 million dollar Lotto win may have gone to a local. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will SpaceX's 'Blockbuster debut' make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire? | Fri 5 Jun
Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford joins Herald NOW for the latest in business newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather outlook Where storms will be rolling in this weekend | Fri 5 Jun
Metservice's John Law says heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible tornadoes are on the menu as winter beginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour vs. National: Is the charity donations tax cap counter-intuitive? | Fri 5 Jun
National's Tama Potaka and Labour's Shanan Halbert join Herald NOW to debate the big issues facing NZ today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new development promising 'zero power bills' | Fri 5 Jun
Fletcher Living Chief Executive, Steve Evans explains how the solar enhanced homes would work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The three key weaknesses in Trump's latest US-Iran deal | Fri 5 Jun
Former Director of Intelligence for U.S. Central Command Karen Gibson joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can the 'cane train be stopped? Super Rugby playoffs get underway tonight | Fri 5 Jun
Sky Sport's Jeff McTainsh with his predictions for tonight's Hurricanes v Brumbies face-off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daily panel | Fri 5 Jun
The daily panel with online safety expert Jo Robertson and The Front Page podcast host, Chelsea Daniels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black Caps vs. England - how the wheels fell off in this mornings' cricket test | Fri 5 Jun
Cameron McMillan and Nathan Limm join Herald NOW for the latest in sportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How temp and contract roles could be the answer to your job-hunting woes | Fri 5 Jun
MyCareerBrand Founder Craig McAlpine says there is positive growth in the job market, and opportunities for those who adjust their expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House hunting like a lotto winner - what $10 million can buy | Thu 4 Jun
OneRoof's Catherine Smith takes a look at the homes up for grabs on the millionaires' market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is our defence spending letting us down? | Thu 4 Jun
Former defence Minister Ron Mark reveals why he thinks New Zealand's defence spending is 'a joke'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black Caps v England - match preview | Thu 4 Jun
Andrew Alderson joins the show live from the home of Cricket, Lords. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US proposes to hit NZ with a 12.5% tariff | Thu 4 Jun
Trade Minister Todd McClay: "Changing nature of U.S trade policy making it very hard for NZ businesses to plan."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than 400 hospitality businesses shut over the last year | Thu 4 Jun
Liquidations in the sector have surged 49% in the year to March, Hospitality NZ CEO Kristy Phillips joins Herald NOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What went wrong for the All Whites? | Thu 4 Jun
Jacob Spoonley joins Nadine to break down the team's latest performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will we see a new face in parliament this election? | Thu 4 Jun
The Opportunity Party has reached 6% support in the most recent poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research warns against government use of AI | Thu 4 Jun
Maxim Institute says there needs to be a register of what government decisions are made by AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billions lost on stop-start infrastructure / US we have a slave labour problem | Thu 4 Jun
What's the cost of stop-start on big projects? And, US cites lack of border seizure powers to justify tariff on NZ exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics panel: Is AI problematic in government decisions? | Thu 4 Jun
Green MP Ricardo Menendes March and Act MP Laura McClure debate the top issues of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Low-deposit home buyers double in a decade | Wed 3 Jun
Infometrics' chief forecaster explains what the stats mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Healthcare shake-up - what the Tend digital health deal actually means | Wed 3 Jun
Tend Health Co-CEO explains why the company has purchased the country's largest GP network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Europe on a budget - the best cost-saving countries to visit | Wed 3 Jun
Lorna Riley joins Nadine with all the top travel tips of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The independent supermarket wanting to bring fair prices to Kiwis | Wed 3 Jun
Kai Co in Christchurch hopes to compete with the big brand supermarkets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BP facing charges for discount fuel fails / milk powder prices slip | Wed 3 Jun
Commerce Commission to lay charges alleging BP fair trading breach; in latest GDT event, South East Asian buyers step in, North Asian buyers step back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Pink Floyd sent a cease and desist to this Kiwi tribute band | Wed 3 Jun
IP lawyer, Earl Gray, reveals whether this move from Pink Floyd was fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why this Canterbury community is activating against property developers | Wed 3 Jun
Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood with the latest South Island headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington having a whale of a time | Wed 3 Jun
Department of Conservation says whales in Wellington harbour are a healthy sign for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Deal of the desperate' - Heartland buys TSB | Wed 3 Jun
Sam Stubbs, Managing Director of Kiwisaver fund Simplicity explains what the sale means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Luxon No change to nuclear free position | Tue 2 Jun
"Could have expressed himself better" PM on Penk's comments around NZ's anti-nuclear stance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Middle East peace talks suspended. Where to next? | Tue 2 Jun
International relations expert Robert Patman says Trump unable to "rein in" Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will the New Zealand government backpedal on nuclear power? | Tue 2 Jun
Chris Penk says they're still committed to a peaceful Pacific.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you pay to use Facebook or Instagram? Meta's new subscriptions revealed | Tue 2 Jun
Business of Tech podcast host, Peter Griffin reveals Meta's subscription plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Utter rubbish" - Chris Hipkins slams Pete Hegseth's criticism of NZ 'freeloading' | Tue 2 Jun
The Labour leader has called Pete Hegseth's criticism of New Zealand for "freeloading" on US defence spending "utter rubbish"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Desexing essential to reduce cat population | Tue 2 Jun
SPCA's Dr. Christine Sumner says they support Tasman District Council's new cat bylaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthropic closer to IPO, Toyota no longer #1, donation tax cap pushback | Tue 2 Jun
Anthropic files confidential draft IPO, Softbank overtakes Toyota on market value, Andrew Barnes wants urgent rethink on capping donation rebate at $33k.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ferrari's new EV Stocks plummet $9 billion | Tue 2 Jun
Driven senior journalist, Damien O'Carroll explains why the luxury vehicle's been received so badly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your morning markets update with Forsyth Barr | Tue 2 Jun
Investment strategist, Zoe Wallis says there may be cause for optimisim in global markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour's Barbara Edmonds on where Willis went wrong with the Budget | Fri 29 May
Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds talks to Michael Morrah about what she'd do differently to Nicola Willis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report of war-ending deal fuels market rally, S&P, Moody's, on Budget 2026 | Fri 29 May
Trump yet to sign off memo of understanding, markets buy the rumour anyway; ratings agencies foresee significant risks for NZ economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Kicking the can down the road': Daily panel debate the budget | Fri 29 May
Sparks Consulting, Sarah Sparks, and Sociologist Paul Spoonley discuss their take on the budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the point of the Black Caps playing Ireland? | Fri 29 May
Talking sport: What's the point of the Black Caps - Ireland test? And can the All Whites compete with England? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is your teen location-sharing? Here are the risks | Fri 29 May
Parenting specialist, Jo Robertson reveals when safety becomes surveillance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget 2026 - Medical boss says funding boost will 'barely keep the lights on' | Fri 29 May
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director, Sarah Dalton on the funding uplift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget 2026 Nicola Willis reveals what this Budget means for you | Fri 29 May
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director, Sarah Dalton on the funding uplift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media Insider - RNZ's budget cut again | Fri 29 May
Herald editor-at-large Shayne Currie on RNZ's funding cuts and what they'll mean for the public broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peters on 'optimistic' Iran phone call | Thu 28 May
Winston Peters says NZ could help with clearing mines from the Straight of Hormuz, but it would need Cabinet sign off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From catastrophe to game changer - The $100m courthouse commitment | Thu 28 May
Rotorua Daily Post reporter reveals where the money will go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mainfreight full year result , Fonterra forecast for 2026/27 milk prices | Thu 28 May
The latest in business news with Garth Bray and thanks to Forsyth BarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What you need to know to build an energy-efficient home | Thu 28 May
G.J. Gardner's Nick Grogan says it's not all about insulation when it comes to saving on your power bill this winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
100 jobs up for grabs Iconic kiwi firm on recruitment drive | Thu 28 May
Gallagher CEO Kahl Betham talks about how they've achieved success in agriculture and security tech, and why they need 100 new recruits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
$300k isn't big money - Simon Bridges says politicians should be paid more | Thu 28 May
Simon Bridges and Lara Greaves join Ryan to discuss the hot talk topics of the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willis must not add fuel to the fire - Ruth Richardson on Budget 2026 | Thu 28 May
Ruth Richardson weighs in ahead of today's Budget 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
