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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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Ryan Bridge: FTA'S need to be done
Those opposing our FTA with India have got be guilty of economic treason, don't they? We're a small trading nation with lots of food, and world markets who need...
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Cautious expectations as economic recovery remains fragile
A view that increased employment will be the key to our economic bounce back. Infometrics says there's worrying indicators which show economic momentum is fragile. But...
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Efforts to make Westport insurance more competitive as AA halts new policies
West Coast officials are working to make the insurance market more competitive so Westporters can continue to insure their homes. AA Insurance has temporarily...
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"Common sense": World Vision welcomes new modern slavery bill
World Vision is welcoming the new bill around fighting modern slavery. The new bill, co-sponsored by National and Labour, will require large businesses to make...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 30th of January 2025, AA insurance has announced they will not be accepting any new insurance policies...
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Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with privacy breaches
This week we've heard about another privacy breach. We don't tell strangers on the street everything about ourselves but for some reason, when a business does it...
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Action's "not off the table" as US, Iran trade threats
The US and Iran are trading threats, with the President warning a massive naval armada is moving towards the country. Donald Trump says time's running out for Iran...
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Struggle to access healthcare could be behind skyrocketing ambulance calls
A struggle to secure GP visits could be playing a role in skyrocketing calls for ambulances. National ambulance data shows there's been a 30% increase in 111 calls...
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Cost still a barrier to uni despite Fees Free scheme, data reveals
Cost barriers continue to keep disadvantaged students out of university. Of the 26 thousand students who went straight from Year 13 into study in 2024, just 1.3%,...
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Ryan Bridge: What was the point in Fees Free?
Reading this story this morning about Fees Free, you've got to wonder how the policy got through the boffins in Wellington. It has, by all accounts, failed to achieve...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 29th of January 2025, new numbers show Labour's "fees free" wasn't all that it was supposed to be,...
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European Union, India sign 'historic' free trade deal
India and the European Union have announced what's been named 'the mother of all trade deals'. The landmark agreement will allow the free trade of goods across...
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"Things have moved on": ACT MP calls for dissolution of BSA
An ACT MP wants the Broadcasting Standards Authority to be abolished as the watchdog seeks more power. The authority has been asking for law reform for about 15...
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‘Devastated’: Bookshop owner expects 35% revenue hit from NZ Post closure
A Wellington bookstore owner is expecting a 35% loss in revenue following the closure of their NZ Post counter - and says she’s “devastated” for affected customers,...
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'No harm' in having two inquiries into the Mt Maunganui landslide tragedy, commentator says
A view there's no harm in having Tauranga Council review the Mount Maunganui disaster alongside the Government inquiry. A Rāhui's now in place over parts of Pilot...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28 January. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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Ryan Bridge: We're getting a Free Trade Agreement with India
New Zealand is going to sign this free trade deal with India. The massive boost we got and still enjoy from Phil Goff’s signing of the China FTA is still very much...
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"Soften the peak": Shifting electricity use off-peak could save billions
More flexible electricity use could save the country billions of dollars. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's new report finds about 18 hundred...
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Summer scorcher: Australia experiences worst heat wave in decades
While New Zealand's been stuck under grey skies for a lot of this summer, things are heating up across the ditch. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s...
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Less than a fifth of teachers want to become principals, survey finds
There’s a belief the Government and experienced principals need to step up to secure the future of the profession. A recent New Zealand Council for Educational...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 27th of January 2025, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young has left the board of the retail...
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"Series of challenges": Retail NZ CEO explains departure from Govt's retail crime advisory group
Turmoil within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime - with three of the five members resigning in recent weeks. It includes Michael Bell, Lindsay...
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Ryan Bridge: We're all flocking for gold
Have you seen how much gold is worth lately? Yesterday it hit another new record - US$5000 an ounce. It’s up 60% on last year. If you watch this stuff closely you’ll...
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"Got on the front foot": Tauranga MP praises council for opening landslide inquiry
An inquiry is underway to review the build up to Thursday's landslide at Mount Maunganui. Tauranga MP Sam Uffindel told Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Bridge that the Tauranga...
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Gloriavale school to remain open for now
Yet another push for the Government to intervene and shut Gloriavale's school down for good. The school’s licence was due to expire on Friday, but the Ministry of...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 26th of January 2025, Hundreds of people gathered at a sunset vigil at Blake Park, to acknowledge...
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Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise
Question: Who wants a pay rise? Who deserves a pay rise? Simple question, easy answer. Answer: Everybody and most kiwis. By and large we’re hard workers and deserve...
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Plans to improve ACC's books "completely misses" the point of the Act, lawyer says
An ACC lawyer believes the crown entities new plan to improve costs completely misses what the Accident Compensation Act is about. Its new plan's been released...
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"Sticky": Inflation expected to remain at around 3%
Travel costs are keeping inflation higher for longer than the Reserve Bank would probably like. Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at 10.45. Three months...
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"Absolutely amazing": Praise for community response and support after Mt Maunganui landslide
Mt Maunganui's community is stepping up to help families and first responders a day after a landslide drove through a campground and hot pools. The Herald understands...
