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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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Andrew's arrest the first time a Royal Family member's been captured in over 300 years
A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential...
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Royal Family will struggle to 'keep calm and carry on' in wake of Andrew's arrest - commentator
The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensitive information...
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"The risk is extraordinarily low": Optimism over success of new visa pathway
There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term. The trial allows visitors to enter New Zealand...
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Tweaked housing intensification plans may not be 'silver bullet' Auckland hoped for
An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while. It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the Supercity from 2...
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Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?
I was driving through a street just out of Auckland’s CBD yesterday and saw all these apartments for sale. New buildings. Many looked empty. Loads of 'for sale'...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's been arrested and is in custody over alleged misconduct in public office,...
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Assumed productivity growth could be a flaw in Reserve Bank's forecasting
An economist is pointing out a potential problem with the Reserve Bank’s economic forecast. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, has decided to...
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"Really important step": Praise as Pharmac looks to fund new blood cancer treatments
Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics. Pharmac will consider funding treatments...
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Questions over lack of earlier action after fatal dog attack
Questions around why action wasn't taken sooner following a fatal dog attack in Northland. 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by three dogs on Tuesday as she...
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Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth
So the OCR decision was largely as expected yesterday, but what the Reserve Bank made very clear is where they think growth will come from. As we’ve spoken about...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 19th of Feburary 2025, RBNZ Governor Anna Breman held the OCR at 2.25%, Independent Economist...
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National Infrastructure Plan's a "honest assessment" of the challenges NZ faces - sector
Praise for the Infrastructure Commission's 30 year plan. It lays out 16 recommendations for the next three decades, including prioritising hospital investment...
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Are rising bread prices as big a problem as they seem?
Some reassurance a jump in bread prices isn't major as food price inflation rises sharply. Latest Stats NZ data shows the rate's risen from 4% a month ago to 4.6%. In...
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"Fine balancing act": New Reserve Bank Governor set to release first Monetary Policy Statement
We'll learn today where the new Reserve Bank Governor sees the OCR heading. The central bank's expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25%. Governor...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 February. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?
The answer depends on whether you can afford it. Congestion charging is coming and that'll add to the cost if you need to drive for work. This is only a proposal,...
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Unlikely Contact's surprise capital raise will be the last to come
A bittersweet result for Contact Energy’s shareholders. The energy company released their half-year results yesterday, recording a 44% rise in net profit. But...
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Report highlights tangible benefits of business events and conferences
The business events sector's working to bump up our international multi-day conferences, which are currently lagging behind domestic bookings. A Business Events...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The government’s ordered an independent review over what happened at Wellington Water’s Moa Point,...
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Moa Point fiasco now in Govt's hands, Wellington Mayor says
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says everyone is now in the hands of central Government, as an inquiry is announced into the catastrophic failure at the Moa Point...
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Ryan Bridge: Beware the insatiable beast that is the State
It's like a hungry child screaming for more food, even though you've just fed them dinner and pudding. Across the Tasman, Jim Chalmers, the Aussie Treasurer is...
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Government allows Eden Park up 22 concerts a year
Hopes new events settings coming to Eden Park stadium will bring more foot traffic through Auckland's city-centre. The stadium will be allowed to host up to 12 large...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 16th of Feburary 2025, The Government's allowing Eden Park to host 22 concerts a year, on any day,...
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Ryan Bridge: Yes, sport is dangerous
Full credit to Tom Slingsby at the Aussies on their victory over the weekend. It obviously didn’t hurt that the Black Foils and Burling, and the French, crashed...
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Sail GP returns to Auckland's waterfront
All eyes are on Auckland's waterfront this weekend - as Sail GP returns. Thirteen teams on foiling catamarans will race around the Waitematā Harbour tomorrow and...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 13th of Feburary 2025, The Government says Kainga Ora has exceeded savings targets, delivering...
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Ryan Bridge: Don't go to the movies with the lights on
You know how everyone complains the lights at supermarkets are too bright? People reckon they do it on purpose.... it's a trick to make you awake and alert, no matter...
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"Blunt instrument": Calls to rethink or reduce draught beer excise tax
Draught beer excise tax has been frozen in Australia and there are calls for the same to be done here. The goal is to relieve some pressure on local pubs. It...
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Homeowners holding on for longer in order to make a profit
New Zealand homeowners are holding onto their properties for the longest period yet. A report by Cotality NZ reveals the median hold period for profitable re-sales...
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'Odd timing': Eyebrows raised over timing of inquiry into RBNZ's Covid decisions
Signs of fatigue with another review of the country's Covid-19 response now in the works. Finance Minister Nicola Willis new inquiry looks at the Reserve Bank's...
