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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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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - We shouldn't have to work for the government
Do you know what's really starts to rub me the wrong way? It's governments telling us to do more things. This morning, we've got the government coming out with...
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - The Gen Z stare
I went out for lunch to a café the other day and our table was served by a couple of waiters who all seemed to have a similar vibe about them. They just. Did. Not....
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Growing violence in schools a result of students' unmet "complex" needs
Teachers say they're struggling to deal with increasing violent incidents due to a lack of learning support. New data shows 12,300 students have been disciplined...
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UK invests millions of pounds to try halt misogyny early
The UK is looking to tackle radicalisation and extreme misogyny early. Millions of pounds will be invested into schools to train teachers to spot signs of misogyny...
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Ministry cancels Gloriavale school's licence - what's next?
It's thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding a new school. The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of December 2025, The economy’s rebounded into 1.1% growth in the September quarter,...
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GDP growth amid stats trending in a positive direction
An economist says the economy has some forward motion. Stats NZ data shows a 1.1% GDP increase in the September quarter. Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie says...
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Francesca Rudkin: GDP growth is welcome before Christmas
“Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas”, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated in the first...
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"Silver lining": Govt's road cone tipline reveals "some" useful data
It's thought there are few silver linings to come from the Government's road cone hotline. The pilot, which encouraged the public to report excessive cone use,...
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GDP expected to rise thanks to increased activity across the board
One of the major banks is predicting some of the best quarterly GDP figures in years. Stats NZ is releasing the economic figures for the three months ending September...
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"No continuity of care": Flaws in the suicide prevention system revealed
The self-inflicted deaths of six Northland young people reveals dangerous flaws in our suicide prevention system. An inquiry by Northland Coroner Tania Tetitaha...
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Andrew Dickens: Politicians do anything to get votes
I’m still in slack mouthed shock at Barbara Edmonds' performance on this programme yesterday. After the release of the Government’s books showing we’re still in...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday the 18th of December 2025, it's the final GDP for the year, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold...
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"Less is more": Transport sector ready to support new mega-Ministry
A transport voice says there's some sense to the Government's new mega-Ministry idea. It wants to abolish the environment, housing and urban development, and transport...
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"All about choices": Labour hits out at state of Govt's books
Labour believes it's more financially responsible than the current Government following the release of Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. It's predicting...
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"Unusual case": South Auckland local body election overturned
A belief whistleblowers are vital to exposing voting failures after a South Auckland local body election was overturned. Judge Richard McIlraith ruled irregularities...
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Andrew Dickens: We're all feeling the pinch, especially the Government
Well, ladies and gentlemen, we’re broke. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows we’re still in debt and the debt is getting bigger. So, we’re broke. Not...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 17th of December 2025, The Government's books are worse than expected, with the surplus...
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"Broad spectrum": Complaints about lawyers on the rise
Lawyers say they can't pinpoint the reason there's been an increase in complaints. The Law Society's annual report reveals more clients are raising their concerns,...
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"Fine balancing act": What will the Govt's spending likely look like?
We’ll get a clearer picture of the Government’s spending plans heading into an election year this afternoon. Treasury’s releasing the Half Year Economic and Fiscal...
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Questions raised about intelligence failures after the Bondi Beach terror attack
A deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach is feeding speculation of potential intelligence errors. Two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16 December. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Andrew Dickens: The aftermath of Bondi
Yesterday was a sad, morose day reflecting on the Jewish deaths and their horror, made worse by a never-ending stream of video coverage from every angle. Never has...
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Roadside drug testing roll out begins
Today marks the beginning of road side drug testing - starting exclusively in the Wellington District. The scheme's pilot will see police conducting random roadside...
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Andrew Dickens: What we need to learn from the Bondi attack
After Bondi It now seems obvious that antisemitism is out the gate. Particularly in Australia with a large population who hail from the middle east, but increasingly...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 15th of December 2025, Police begin roadside drug testing from today, Police Association President,...
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"We just want acknowledgement": Primary principals double down on call for better pay
Primary school principals are doubling down on their call for a better pay offer. Principals belonging to the NZEI union have rejected the Government's latest collective...
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"Been building up for awhile": Pros and cons as milk production increases globally
Swings and roundabouts for the dairy sector, with prices set to weaken. Research by Rabobank suggests overall global production peaked last quarter, and this quarter...
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Local Water Done Well to cost $9 billion more than previously estimated
Costs to fix our water infrastructure are increasing as we get a better picture of its current state. Every council has now submitted their plan under the Government's...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 12th of December 2025, primary school principals have rejected the government's latest pay offer,...
