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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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'Should've realised a lot faster': Economist criticises Reserve Bank's handling of Covid
The Reserve Bank has been learning lessons from its handling of the Covid pandemic. Chief Economist Paul Conway says they now have a deeper understanding of supply...
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Should those in low-risk areas still quake-proof their buildings?
Some building owners may decide it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to new earthquake standards. The Government's eased regulations which will see...
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Ryan Bridge: We need long term thinking for our health system
Health has always been a portfolio MPs never want a bar of. You never win. Endless fights with the unions. People waiting for surgery. Constant pressure to keep...
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Claims improving health data doesn't tell full story
Belief improvements are being made in the health system, but they don't show the full story. Quarterly data shows improvements around cancer treatment access, childhood...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30 September. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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Geopolitical analyst on decision not to recognise Palestine
Surprise at Winston Peters' announcement of Cabinet's decision NOT to recognise Palestine, for now. During a speech at the UN over the weekend the Foreign Minister...
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Concern funding for prisons is about to dry out
Our Corrections Minister says services in prisons are improving, despite concerns around staff shortages An extra 98-million-dollars from this year’s Budget was...
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Ryan Bridge: Putin's game of chicken
Putin’s playing a game of chicken with the Europeans and Europeans are the chickens. NATO’s so far done nothing but talk about these fighter jets and drones. Take...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 29th of September 2025, there's concern prison funding is drying up, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell...
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ABs need to start 'finding consistency' in first Bledisloe test
The All Blacks have got to perform in this weekend’s Eden Park test. They’re set to face Australia in the wake of their worst-ever defeat just 12 days ago against...
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'Capability, not credentials': Food and Fibre sector seeks tertiary overhaul
A push for more work-based learning, to give food and fibre employers greater input on training. Key players like Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Federated Farmers...
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Former French President sentenced to five years in prison
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy claims his court case is politically motivated. He's been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of...
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Farmers mindful as they receive major payday from Fonterra
Dairy farmers remain mindful of the chance of more tough times ahead. Fonterra's confirmed a final farmgate milk price of $10.16 for the past season, with earnings...
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Francesca Rudkin: Parents, you're up
Yesterday, PPTA members —secondary school teachers— voted to make addressing online extremism an official policy, and are now pushing for Government action. Teachers...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Friday 26th of September 2025, Fonterra’s delivered one of its best results ever, Federated Farmers...
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Nurocheck - Can a new scanner really detect concussions?
New Zealand will have first use of the world's first portable brain scanner that could change how concussion is diagnosed for rugby players – but will it work as...
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Inflation, credibility to be the primary focus of new Reserve Bank Governor
The new Reserve Bank Governor seems to tick all the boxes. Dr Anna Breman has been announced as the next Governor, taking over from Christian Hawkesby in December. She...
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"Better of the two alternatives": Auckland Council makes plan on housing density
Auckland Council's new density plan won't see fewer houses zoned, but will change where they're allowed. The council's Policy and Planning Committee voted 18-5...
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Francesca Rudkin: Good news for Auckland Council
It was a big day at Auckland Council yesterday, and I think a good day. The Policy and Planning Committee met for most of yesterday to thrash out the future of...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday 25th of September 2025, Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts on the new...
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Mood of the Boardroom reveals 'grim' outlook from business leaders
A grim outlook from business leaders. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are less optimistic about the economy than they were...
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Businesses call to reverse card surcharge ban amid concerns over mounting costs
A view that small businesses may suffer and not be able to survive if the Government's surcharge ban comes into play. Commerce Minister Scott Simpson announced...
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Holidays Act changes welcomed by the hospitality industry
Changes to the Holidays Act have been welcomed by businesses as long overdue. The new system will include accrual for sick and annual leave. The Government says...
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Francesca Rudkin: Trump's Autism comments are unhelpful
I didn’t really want to touch on this yesterday. I really hoped the story about President Trump coming out and declaring that pregnant mothers taking paracetamol...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 24th of September 2025, The Government’s overhauling the Holidays Act, Marisa Bidois Chief...
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Businesses hope for 'clearer, fairer, more practical' replacement for Holidays Act
Businesses are hopeful an overhaul of the Holidays Act will give them clearer leave guidelines. The Workplace Minister will announcing a change to the 2003 Act...
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Should we be sceptical about digital drivers licences?
A tech expert says there's good reason to be sceptical about digital identifications. Digital Services Minister Judith Collins says driver licences could soon...
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"Very much needed": Construction sector bolstered by infrastructure investment
Belief the Government's half-a-billion dollar investment to infrastructure will boost the construction sector. Both projects involve upgrades and maintenance for...
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Francesca Rudkin: My take on digital drivers licenses
On its own, you wonder what’s the point of moving in this direction when we have perfectly good drivers licences in our back pockets. But it’s not really about the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Tuesday 23rd of September 2025, The long-awaited overhaul of the Holiday's act will be announced today,...
