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EARLY EDITION WITH RYAN BRIDGE
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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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All Blacks' "bold" team selection a risk in final France clash
Unlike last week, the All Blacks team for the final clash against France is filled with changes. Ethan de Groot, Fabian Holland, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea...
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Butter prices double in last decade, will the bubble burst?
We may have to get used to paying more for butter. Kiwi consumers are now consistently paying more than twice as much for butter as they were a decade ago, according...
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UK voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election
The UK's Labour Party believes allowing the younger generation to vote could have positive ripple effects. It's lowering the country's voting age to allow 16 and...
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Lack of jobs behind increasing benefit numbers, experts say
A welfare expert's pointing to the lack of jobs being the main reason more people are ending up on the benefit. Ministry of Social Development statistics show almost...
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Andrew Dickens: A different take on the Covid Inquiry
We all know the Covid Inquiry is looking at MIQ, amongst other things. And we all know that MIQ had noble aims and notable successes. But we also know the execution...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday the 18th of July 2025, jobseeker benefit numbers are continuing to climb, former welfare advisory...
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"Standard collection policy": Why is the National Library shredding books?
News the Government's set to shred half a million books from the National Library is being described as standard management. Books including religious texts, Shakespeare,...
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Will the latest efforts to drive down power prices make a difference?
It's being suggested we need to generate more power if we want to fix our electricity market. Major power companies will soon be required to charge less for power...
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Concern Govt's being too black and white when deciding to scrap open plan classrooms
There's concerns the Government's being too black and white with its decision to pull the plug on open plan classrooms. The idea was introduced by John Key's Government...
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Andrew Dickens: We don’t need rate caps, we need smarter councils
So the Local Government Conference is underway and the Government took advantage of it to talk down to councils like a stepdad telling off their stepson. They’ve...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday the 17th of July 2025, the Government's ditching open-plan classrooms, May Road Primary principal...
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"We think we're bulletproof": Should more Kiwis prioritise health insurance?
Should your job provide health insurance coverage? There are calls for a fringe benefit tax break as a Council report reveals people are twice as likely to have...
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MasterChef UK host sacked - what will happen with the new series?
The future of the latest BBC MasterChef UK series is up in the air. John Torode is leaving after a report upheld allegations he used an "extremely offensive racist...
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New proposal could better the odds for independent energy generators
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is floating the idea of special economic zones as an answer to New Zealand’s energy security. The Government's asking for...
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Mayor supports scrapping councils' well-being provisions
The Government wants to scrap local councils' four well-being provisions. A amendment bill has been introduced to remove the social, economic, environmental and...
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Andrew Dickens: Overreacting to the UN again
I’m always amazed at how much credence the United Nations is given in domestic New Zealand politics. The left loves the UN pronouncements on New Zealand’s stances...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 16th of July 2025, The Government’s cracking down on councils - forcing them stick to their...
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"Doing more for less": Report reveals problem areas for Auckland
A turning point for Auckland. The third annual State of the City report has been released, showing how we compare on a global scale. It highlights strengths in...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 15th of July 2025, Secondary Principals Council Chair and Aotea College Principal Kate Gainsford...
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Student NCEA results improve, but educators say more work needs to be done
Concerns we're narrowing the focus too much in the push to improve literacy and numeracy rates. Small improvements were seen on last year with 57% of NCEA students...
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Andrew Dickens: The great polytech flip-flop we’re all paying for
Here we go again. The polytechs that were centralised by the last government are going to be de-centralised by the current mob. It's not quite back to the future...
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Energy crisis: Big businesses call for government action on energy sector
Over the weekend, a group of well-known organizations published an open letter to the Prime Minister. Organizations like the EMA, 2degrees and Consumer New Zealand...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday 14th of July 2025, Act's Tertiary Education Spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar shares her thoughts...
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Government sets out plan to double the international education sector
The Government's unveiling new initiatives in hopes of doubling the international education sector. Education Minister Erica Stanford wants it to contribute 7.2...
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Andrew Dickens: We Want Less Bureaucracy—Until We Don't
I find it ironic that the government and the electorate are once a gain keen on getting rid of some of the layers of our council bureaucracy. First NZ First’s Shane...
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All Blacks aim to diffuse Frances' ariel assault in second test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is determined to have more success in the air against France during Saturday's second test in Wellington. The French aerial assault...
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'Coordinated approach' of new anti-scam task force praised
A belief all sectors will need to step up to deal with online scammers. The new Anti-Scam Alliance brings together government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms,...
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Kiwis moving to Australia in record numbers reflect weak economy
New migration numbers may be painting a bleak picture of our economy. New Zealand saw it's highest net migration loss to Australia in the year to December in more...
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Andrew Dickens: Another poll, same discontent, Winston still standing
Another poll. Another rush of fevered opinion, and yet still so far away from an election. The poll business is booming. Once upon a time we had just the two TV...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday 11th of July 2025, the Government's going to address the country's scamming issues head on with...
