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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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"Choices really matter": Should the Govt be cutting so much in the 2025 Budget?
The Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget 2025 cake, revealing $1.3 billion in...
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Major blackout in Spain, Portugal sparks worries about resilience in other countries
Chaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout. Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to an issue with the grid, originating in...
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"Tremendous to-do list": Carney faces 'tough time' after winning Canadian election
Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night. The win means he'll continue to...
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Major concern over growing reports of concern to Oranga Tamariki
A children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for Children...
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Ryan Bridge: Budget 2025 will be frugal, but will Budget 2026?
You can’t say we weren’t warned Nicola Willis would be taking to government spending like a butcher to a fresh carcass. She’s been saying it for months. Yesterday...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30 April 2025, numbers revealed this morning show more 1,300 children are waiting to be assigned a social worker...
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How can we improve builder productivity without compromising quality?
A thumbs-up from the building industry over changes to certifications and inspections. The Government will be letting approved builders, plumbers, and drainlayers...
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Polystyrene problem: How do we solve NZ's struggles with plastic waste?
A belief there's hope to solving New Zealand's plastic waste problem. Plastics New Zealand has released two reports with strategies for minimising plastic waste...
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"Simply not acceptable": Wellington's rising rates a focus for Little in mayoral campaign
Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader...
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Ryan Bridge: Flying will always be expensive in regional NZ
Here we go again with the whinge fest about Air New Zealand's prices. I get it. I try book the same flights as everybody else and when you're trying to fly some...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29 April 2025, Tory Whanau has given up her bid to be re-elected Wellington's Mayor. Ryan Bridge got reaction...
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Gavin Grey: Crossbow attack launches counter-terrorism investigation
Three people have been taken to hospital after they were found injured in Leeds. Among them is a 38-year-old suspected attacker who is thought to have caused the...
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Elliott Smith: Auckland FC take home Premier's Plate
Auckland FC have officially claimed the Premier's Plate after Melbourne City drew with Adelaide United. The Auckland team beat Perth Glory 1-0 at home yesterday. Newstalk...
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Kirsten Corson: Government's EV charging model isn't straightforward
The Government's planning to build thousands of EV chargers by 2030. Using a concessionary loan scheme to do it, the Government will use a private-public funding...
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Politics already at play as Vatican prepares to pick new Pope
Discussions around the next Pope are heating up. Eighty-eight year old Pope Francis has been laid to rest after a funeral in front of St Peter's Basilica in the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday 28 April 2025, Rome Correspondent Jo McKenna talks Ryan Bridge through what to expect as the Vatican prepares to...
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Ryan Bridge: Churches risk coming across hypocritical
There was a priest on the news last night talking about homeless people the cost of buying a house in New Zealand. This priest, who was all dressed up in his garb,...
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Kiwis embrace AI in the workplace - will it replace them?
New Zealand workers seem to be embracing Gen AI in the workplace. New research from Robert Half finds 91% of workers are using AI tools to help with their day to...
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'Flawed': Early Childhood sector unsurprised by inaccurate FamilyBoost modelling
It comes as no surprise to some the Government got the number of families eligible for the full FamilyBoost payment wrong. New data shows 249 families have received...
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Francesca Rudkin: Let China and the US sort it out
Sometimes being the grown up in the room is deeply unfulfilling, pragmatic, sensible. Considering consequences, taking a long-term view, they're all good, admirable...
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New protections require banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000
A 24/7 reporting channel is just one of the new anti-scamming measures banks are implementing. The suite of consumer protections will be rolled out this year. Banks...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24 April 2025, Early Childhood CEO Kathy Wolfe joins Francesca Rudkin to discuss concern the sector reform could...
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Ukraine's "front and centre of the agenda" as Luxon visits UK
Christopher Luxon and Sir Keir Starmer have reaffirmed the close ties between New Zealand and the UK. Luxon says the relationship between the two countries is strong,...
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Tourism company's "pulling back on investment" in US as tariffs bite
One of the first locally listed companies is seeing the impact of Trump’s tariffs. Tourism Holdings Limited has seen a dramatic slowdown in bookings by its US division...
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"Much needed": Save Women's Sport Australasia applauds bill aiming to define gender
New Zealand’s new bill is finding support from a women’s sport advocacy group. The new bill wants to codify sex-based language, defining a woman as an “adult human...
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Vatican confirms date for the funeral of Pope Francis
Some of the world's most influential people will be making their way to Rome to farewell the late Pope Francis. The Head of the Catholic Church died aged 88 on...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23 April 2025, geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller discusses the overnight meeting between Prime Minister Luxon...
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Francesca Rudkin: We have control of our notifications
There has been a clever marketing campaign from 2degrees this week. The telco has released the results of a study it commissioned into the impact mobile phones...
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'A very tight race': Teams clash to secure Super Rugby playoff spots
The Easter weekend hosted a fair bit of sport, and Elliott Smith joined Francesca Rudkin to delve into the wins, losses, and major players. They discussed the Warriors'...
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Costco considers expansion - does its model work in the NZ market?
Costco is assessing its options for a potential expansion. The US big box retail chain has seen a sharp rise in membership and revenue since opening in Auckland's...
