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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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"Real drawcard": One NZ Stadium puts Christchurch 'back on the world stage'
Christchurch bars, restaurants and retailers are preparing for a bumper weekend with the city's new stadium playing host to its first crowds. One NZ Stadium hosts...
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Indian demand for NZ lamb expected to grow thanks to FTA signing
More New Zealand lamb could soon be making its way to India under our soon-to-be-signed free trade agreement. Labour's now backing the deal, which will reduce or...
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Govt faces challenging Budget decisions as war shakes economy
Some challenging Budget decisions ahead for the Government due to the ongoing war in Iran. Treasury officials are revisiting their economic forecasts for next month's...
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Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy
I see ACT is flying a kite on free money for school kids. Which sounds odd given the party's aversion to free lunches. Seymour's talking about giving each Year...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 24 April. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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"The world's changing": Is NZ best utilising its defence funding?
A warning the Government's $12 billion defence plan won't work without an overhaul of the defence service. New research by the New Zealand Initiative business think...
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Do you really need to take daily multi-vitamins?
Taking daily multi-vitamins may not have the benefits we think. British GP James Le Fanu has sparked a debate after suggesting even tiny amounts of added vitamins...
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Hopes changes to major infrastructure project oversight will allow for a more 'efficient spend'
Infrastructure New Zealand hopes a change in process will lead to New Zealand getting better value from infrastructure projects. The Government's shifting responsibility...
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Ryan Bridge: The terrifying news about Mythos AI
You heard the news about this AI hacking beast called Mythos? It's a bit scary to be honest. And what's reported to have happened with it in the last seven hours...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 23 April. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Reserve Bank expected to lift OCR around July as inflation holds steady
The Reserve Bank may have to hike the OCR sooner than expected, with inflation tracking higher than forecast. Inflation remains at 3.1% – unchanged on three months...
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"Great interest": Record number of people studying health courses
Demand for health workers is leading more people to take up health courses. Ministry of Education data shows 52 thousand people were studying some form of health...
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'Time to move on': Former National Cabinet Minister weighs in on leadership vote
A former National cabinet minister says the party needs to move on from internal wrangling to the more pressing issues at hand. Christopher Luxon passed a vote of...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 22nd of April 2026, Christopher Luxon’s survived a confidence vote, shutting down talk he’s lost...
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Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs more than his base to win the election
People hate the media, so hating on the media is not a bad strategy. It's worked for Winston over many decades, although the bloke only needs 10% of people to like...
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Banks focus on inflation's 'future trajectory' with Q1 figures' release
Today's inflation numbers could represent calm before the storm. Annual inflation's likely to have fallen in the first quarter of this year after ending last year...
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Concerns a growing number of uninsured properties will make NZ 'less resilient'
Flood-affected Wellington and Wairarapa are continuing to be hit by yet more heavy rain. A Red Rain Warning is in effect until 6pm, with many schools and facilities...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 21st of April 2025, inflation’s expected to ease or hold steady for the first three months of the...
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Govt's rural school fuel relief package could bring more educators to rural areas
A Northland principal says the Government's latest relief package for teachers struggling with the cost of fuel will help secure more educators for rural areas. Relief...
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Ryan Bridge: Kiwis actually love Butter Chicken, Shane
Take away migrants from our economy and the thing pretty much falls apart. This is not Europe, where they're overrun with migrant boats and expensive hotel bills...
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Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran
Talks are set to resume this week in Pakistan, but currently it's unconfirmed whether Iran will be in attendance. Previous talks have been unsuccessful, and over...
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NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan
In the Green Party's annual State of the Planet Address they have called for a National Electrification Plan. The plan would focus on reducing reliance on fossil...
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Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the US's blockade is lifted. Iranian gunboats reportedly fired at ships trying to pass through yesterday -...
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Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos
It's too early to tell whether National should switch leaders. We've had one poll last night with the left-bloc winning. If that case were to eventuate, it probably...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 19th of April 2025, the strait of Hormuz is shut again, Trump says his team led by JD Vance is heading...
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Concerns new WOF system will cost more in the long run
There's worry the new Warrant of Fitness regime will mean more dangerous vehicles on the road. Vehicles of almost every age will get their warrants extended, with...
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Increasing reports of abuse hurled at nurses, ED workers
Increasing reports of horrendous abuse directed towards staff at emergency departments. Figures released under the Official Information Act show more than 7,500...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 April. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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"Worrying": Benefit numbers heading in the wrong direction
A lift in beneficiaries could suggest recent policy decisions are taking us in the wrong direction. At the end of March, just over 409 thousand people were on a...
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Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan
There's been a bit of hand-wringing this week about the fuel situation and some of it is justified. If you're running an airline, it's bad. If you're paying $4...
