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Covering the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business, Early Edition with Ryan Bridge is the only place to get your full pre-breakfast fix.
An esteemed and highly experienced broadcaster, Ryan Bridge brings his extensive knowledge of local and global issues to you every morning, with the latest news and analysis to begin your morning.
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Concerns curriculum shakeup will leave kids with weaknesses
There’s a concern the Government’s school shakeup could drive more students to drop out early. New data shows that over 1,300 students were granted an early leaving...
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"Not public property": Child advocate calls for public to leave Phillips' children alone
A children's advocate says Tom Phillips' children are not "public property" and the public don't have a right to know and debate their lives. Authorities say the...
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"About cohesion": Costello backs call for organised crime minister
Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised...
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Ryan Bridge: The signs you know you’re getting older
I watched a movie Sunday with a group of friends. Here are 12 things I learnt: 1. You probably aren’t hungover on the couch at home uber-eatsing Maccas from the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 10th of September 2025, the missing Marokopa kids have been found, but how can we make sure...
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Supply and demand sees rents drop to lowest point since 2023
New data shows rents are down to the lowest point since 2023. They’ve dropped 3% in the last year to $628 per week according to realestate.co.nz. Urban centres...
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Phillips' campsite located within expected area, PI says
A private investigator who previously tried tracking down Tom Phillips says the area where the fugitive’s campsite was found was where people expected. Phillips...
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Teacher salaries 'plummet' out of sync with minimum wage
New comparisons show teacher salaries have plummeted relative to the minimum wage. PPTA members are voting on a new Government pay offer, while primary teachers...
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Ryan Bridge: Tom Phillips is no hero
It’s brutal, but Tom Phillips brought this whole thing on himself. Yes, he was killed and that is a very hard and sad fact his kids are going to have to live with...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 9th of September 2025 Tom Phillips has been shot dead and his three children have been found safe,...
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Labour minister Stuart Nash on NZ First move rumours
Unfinished business for a former Labour minister, who may jump ship and campaign for New Zealand First. Stuart Nash, who was Police Minister during the last Government,...
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Government says progress made on elective surgery wait times
Belief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its half-year target, by delivering more than...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of September 2025, The Government's patting itself of it's back for new data showing it’s smashed...
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Ryan Bridge: This election is National’s to lose
As you know I’ve been saying for some time this election is National’s to lose. The economy will pick up, this government’s only two years in and kiwis like to...
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Eden Park CEO 'confident' ABs undefeated streak will continue
It’s world No 1 v No 2, a repeat of the World Cup final, two of the great sporting rivals squaring off once again. It might just be the biggest test for the All...
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'Cutthroat': Truck drivers launch campaign to fight unsafe working conditions
Truck drivers are feeling increased pressure to deliver on time – even breaking the law to do so. The Workers First Union believes the timeframes set up for drivers...
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Tougher immigration laws a response to an 'overall mood' in the West
What could be a reactive move - as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford sends a clear message to immigrants, to obey the law. Criminals with New Zealand residency...
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Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori
Now seeing as I am a 60 year old white guy, some will consider my comments inherently racist, but I am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours. Opinions...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation for up to 20 years after arriving,...
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Taxing major tech firms could see NZ hit with higher tariffs, expert warns
A separate argument against major tech firms paying more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google are able to skirt their dues by taking...
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Specialist teachers still in short supply despite rising training enrolments
Optimism in the education sector as the number of people studying to be a teacher rises. There's been about 3,500 new domestic enrolments to initial teacher training...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 4th of September 2025, a report from the Chief Justice says trials are becoming longer, more...
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Concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system
Complex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70% of all High Court trials. Chief Justice...
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Andrew Dickens: The great battle between the All Blacks and South Africa
The game of rugby this weekend is starting to take on a life of it’s own. Some have called it the biggest game of rugby since the last World Cup Final featuring...
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Should there be limits on who can award Masters and Doctorates?
The Government's tertiary refresh has sparked conversation around whether the country's dumbing down the sector. Universities Minister Shane Reti's announced a...
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ACT accused of 'political posturing' in call to withdraw from Paris Agreement
Farmers are pushing ACT and New Zealand First for less politicking and more action. The two parties have expressed interest in withdrawing from the global Paris...
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"Real positive sign": International visitor spending trends up
Overseas visitors are back and here to spend, with tourism hotspots like Queenstown reaping the benefits. The latest International Visitor Survey results show a...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 3rd of September 2025, Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord? Federated Farmers National...
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Andrew Dickens: Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord?
Pulling out of the Paris Climate agreement has got the backing of ACT and New Zealand First, who say we're overdoing it. And my first reaction is yes. The thing...
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"Red flags": Push to cull ministerial portfolios met with caution
A push to slim down New Zealand’s unusually large number of ministerial portfolios is being met with caution. A report by the New Zealand Initiative's found comparable...
