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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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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Wednesday 19th of March 2025, Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman breaks down what might...
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Initial meeting between Luxon, Indian PM continues trip's positive tone
Christopher Luxon and the Indian Prime Minister have agreed on several priorities while in a private meeting yesterday, including on security. Luxon is leading...
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"A realistic timeframe": Te Papa's Gallipoli exhibit extended for seven years
Te Papa's popular Gallipoli exhibit is going to be around for another seven years. The Scale Of Our War exhibit, which showcases giant Weta Workshop made sculptures...
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Act takes on local body elections
A new chapter for the Act Party, as it takes on local body elections for the first time. Leader David Seymour is calling for expressions of interest of anyone...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 18th of March 2025, NZ Herald Political Reporter Adam Pearse shares the latest on the Christopher Luxon meeting...
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Andrew Dickens: A good news story out of the Government
It's a bit easy to be negative these days. Times are tough and talk is cheap, and I like to manage expectations and not get too carried away with rhetoric. But...
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Max Whitehead: More Kiwis on the benefit than last year
The Government's target to reduce the number of people on the benefit hasn't gone to plan. Recent statistics show a 12% increase in people getting assistance in...
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Gavin Grey: Starmer finalising military plans to ensure Ukraine security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced military planning to protect a potential Ukraine ceasefire is moving to an "operational phase." Military leaders will...
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Andrew Alderson: Lawson crashes out in Melbourne
Sports reporter Andrew Alderson catches us up on the weekend that was in sport. Liam Lawson was eliminated in his first Red Bull debut in Melbourne yesterday, and...
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Early Edition Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 17th of March 2025, the number of people on the Jobseeker Benefit is rising, employment relations specialist Max...
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Calls for national reporting of bullying in schools
It's thought more work is needed, before a national school bullying database could work. New Zealand holds the highest level of bullying in the OECD, according to...
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Andrew Dickens: Targeted school lunches is the way to go
Last week as the world puzzled over war and peace and the end of globalisation and rules based free trade, New Zealand was watching the slow-motion train wreck of...
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Liam Lawson the centre of attention as Melbourne Grand Prix looms
Liam Lawson will get his first taste of Formula One as a fulltime Red Bull driver when practice begins this afternoon for the season-opening Melbourne Grand Prix. His...
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What is the course Act is trying to force UOA to axe?
Push back on the Act Party's attempts to get Auckland University to scrap its compulsory ‘Waipapa Taumata Rau’ course. The near $6 thousand paper covers the Treaty...
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Trump's trade war escalates, threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol
Donald Trump is threatening to slap 200% tariffs on European alcohol. The EU is planning to impose tariffs on American bourbon next month, in retaliation to steel...
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Day two of government investment summit kicks off
The jury's still out on how much foreign capital the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit will pull in. More than 100 offshore entities are attending...
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Andrew Dickens: Are Labour serious about infrastructure investment?
So, Barbara Edmonds is in front of the investment conference today, representing the Labour Party who may or may not be in charge of the Treasury benches in the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 14th of March 2025, Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls tells Andrew Dickens what came out of the Government's...
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"International best practice": Businesses welcome changes to the Foreign Investment Fund
There are hopes proposed changes to the Foreign Investment Fund will boost our own productivity. The changes will allow new migrants to be taxed on a realisation...
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"Really good sign": Public confidence in police rises
Public trust and confidence in New Zealand Police is recovering. The latest Crime and Victims Survey shows its risen to 69% – a 2% rise in the year to October 2024. More...
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'Investors want the sizzle': Infrastructure investment Summit kicks off in Auckland
Expectations we'll have a strong showing of investment opportunities for our venture-hungry guests. More than 100 offshore firms are making an appearance at the...
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Andrew Dickens: We're all talk, no action
It was a big deal for Rod Duke to go public with his concerns about his country yesterday. The Managing Director of Briscoe’s was announcing his company’s full...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of March 2025, the Government's big investment summit kicks off today in Auckland, Auckland Business Chamber...
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"Hugely tactical": Qantas launches new loyalty scheme
Changes to Qantas’ loyalty scheme are taking off today. They’re raiding the competition, with other airlines’ frequent flyers of gold status or higher able to get...
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Cutting procurement rules is a "sensible move" - Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO
Some changes to the Government's procurement rule book are being welcomed. Currently, there are 71 rules a business must follow to be awarded a government contract,...
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Cargo ship's captain arrested in wake of North Sea collision
An arrest has been made in the case of the fiery North Sea collision, which saw two large ships —one at anchor— erupt in balls of flame. English Police have announced...
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Schools call for the Government to cut its losses with its revamped school lunches
Another push for the Government to cut its losses with its revamped school lunches. The Libelle Group - which is contracted to deliver about 125-thousand meals...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2025
Changes to Qantas' loyalty scheme start today, Aviation Commentator Irene King explains what it means for competition in the sector. Major school lunch provider...
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Andrew Dickens: Could the housing crisis be over?
As with all things lately we’re looking for any little clue that the old normal is coming back. But I don’t think it is. ASB lowered its house price inflation...
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PM aims to build a 'strong foundation' with India visit
New Zealand is looking to build stronger ties with India. The Prime Minister is heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday with a contingent of ministers and business...
