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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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Steady supply of fuel heading to NZ, Govt reassures
Rising jet fuel prices are continuing to cause flight cancellations, but the Government is confident we still have steady supply coming into the country. Jetstar...
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Calls to 'futureproof' energy industry and bolster workforce
There are calls to power up the energy sector's workforce so it doesn't short-circuit. A report by two industry groups —Energy Resources Aotearoa and the Electricity...
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Activists say Shane Jones' back-track on the fisheries act doesn't go far enough
Greenpeace says the Government’s partial backdown on controversial fishing rule changes don't go far enough. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has U-turned on a plan...
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Ryan Bridge: Why's the world so hectic at the moment?
Everyone keeps asking why the world feels so hectic at the moment. If life were a movie, they'd call it One Battle After Another. Winston Peters, Judith Collins,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 26th of March 2025, Associate Transport Minister James Meager tells Ryan what the government plans...
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Businesses unlikely to hike prices just yet as fuel prices risk pushing up inflation
It’s believed businesses will hold off on hiking prices for as long as possible as rising fuel prices risk pushing inflation up. Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman...
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"Complete shock": Hawke's Bay farmers stunned by McCain's planned closure
Disbelief in Hawke's Bay as another major food producer prepares to cut back. McCain's confirmed it plans close its Hastings vegetable processing plant early next...
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Greens concerned Govt's fuel relief package excludes beneficiaries
There are concerns over the Government's fuel relief package missing benefit-dependent households. It's unveiled a temporary $50 weekly tax credit for about 143...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25 March. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Ryan Bridge: How much does $50 for some families cost the rest of us?
That’s the real question we should be asking ourselves this morning. Remember, the Government’s running a deficit. A structural one. They spend more than they earn...
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"Not really a surprise": Dion Nash 'falls on his sword' as NZ20 receives NZ Cricket backing
NZ20 has triumphed, but the administration disaster at New Zealand Cricket continues. Former Black Cap Dion Nash —understood to have been against the local franchise...
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Dairy farmers concerned about war's impacts as Fonterra's profits jump
Fonterra's confident it will be able to make the best of bad global circumstances. The dairy giant has reported a 2.8% lift in first-half net profit to $750 million....
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Calls for Kiwis to remain level-headed around fuel as Govt looks to announce cost relief measures
Calls for New Zealanders to remain level-headed at the pump as the Government moves to improve our fuel supply. It's changing fuel specifications so importers...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 24th of March 2025, the Government's announced its first change to help us from running out of...
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Ryan Bridge: Don't expect a lolly scramble from the Government
Anyone expecting a lolly scramble from the Government today is going to be disappointed. At best, one or two old Werther's Originals. As we’ve been talking about...
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UK Correspondent on naval base intruders and Iran missile threats to London and Paris
A Romanian woman and Iranian man have been arrested after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane Naval Base in Scotland. And, a UK minister says Israel's claims...
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Government to invest in more EV chargers
Optimism the Government's electric vehicle charger investment will benefit Kiwis. More than 52-million-dollars is being spent to more than double chargers nationwide,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 23rd of May 2025, The government wants to double ev charging points via interest-free loans, Imported...
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Ryan Bridge: Watch out Luxon, Winston's coming for you
Winston's driving a dump truck through Luxon's political strategy. Luxon‘s strategy is to let his ministers do the talking. He says his strength is picking his team. And...
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Relaxing standards could shore up NZ's fuel supply - Waitomo CEO
Allowing less pure fuel into the country could shore up supply. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has asked fuel importers what specifications could be relaxed to...
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"Bombarded": Kiwis consuming over six times more ultra-processed food than 30 years ago
A three-decade surge in how much unhealthy food we eat. New research from Auckland University, published in the Globalisation and Health journal, shows New Zealand's...
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Reserve Bank has 'more scope' to delay OCR rise after disappointing GDP result
Yesterday’s “disappointing” GDP data gives the Reserve Bank more scope to delay a hike to the Official Cash Rate, ANZ senior economist Matthew Gault says. The RBNZ’s...
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Ryan Bridge: Is Joe Kent this week’s voice of reason?
Is Joe Kent this week’s voice of reason? Is he the guy speaking truth in the fog of war? He spoke to Tucker Carlson, and the podcast is worth a listen. He’s a MAGA...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 20th of March 2025, the government's acknowledged a "big shift" in the government's messaging around...
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Proposed changes to immigration law could put asylum seekers at risk, lawyer warns
Changes to refugee law could put asylum seekers at risk. Under proposed Government reforms, immigration officials would be able to consider crimes committed by...
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'Tough': Westport-Wellington flight link unsustainable, expert says
An aviation expert believes the chances of a Westport to Wellington route returning in the future are slim. Westport is on the brink of losing its only direct air...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 19th of March 2025, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold shares his forecast for GDP data out today. Westport’s...
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Optimism NZ is 'well placed' to weather economic impacts of Iran war
Westpac's chief economist is still holding out hope New Zealand will weather financial headwinds from the Iran war. Stats NZ's releasing data for the December quarter...
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Ryan Bridge: Why today’s GDP number is not irrelevant
Old, yes. Backward looking, by its nature, but not irrelevant. We’re tipped to grow around 0.3%-0.4% for Q4 2025. It would mark, barring any surprises, the second...
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Treasury's worst case scenario for inflation could be 'a bit light' - economist
BNZ’s chief economist Mike Jones says Treasury’s previous worst-case inflation forecast for this year of 3.7% is probably too conservative. Annual food costs climbed...
