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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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UK students ignore Kier Starmer's pleas to not protest
Kier Starmer has urged students not to protest on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that they aren't listening. In...
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'Very strong reaction': Rural communities unhappy with courier frequency decrease
The Government has signed off changes that let NZ Post cut back to just two delivery days a week in towns and three in rural areas. Postal Workers Union co-president...
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'A real team effort': PPTA says Government focus on attendance is working
More students now think it's important to attend school everyday. A new Education Review Office report shows students are taking school more seriously than three...
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Economists say 25 basis point OCR cut most likely
Economists say a 25 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate could be the Reserve Bank's most strategic option. The central bank will announce its latest review...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday October 8th 2025, ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner shares her thoughts on what will happen with...
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Ryan Bridge: Is the work of activists making a difference?
Regular listeners will know, when it comes to free speech, I'm into it. How else do we get smarter but to debate ideas, put them through the ringer, shout and scream...
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"All about balance": Unpacking ComCom's choice to rule out airport regulation inquiry
Satisfaction on both sides over the Commerce Commission's decision regarding Air New Zealand's airport cost concerns. The Commission's announced it won't investigate...
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"Aspirational target": Some schools may struggle to reach attendance goals
It's thought the roll out of David Seymour's new attendance services will make a difference. The Associate Education Minister's putting $140 million towards improving...
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'Manifestly inadequate': Prosecutors to appeal Erin Patterson's sentence
Australia's mushroom murder case will be heading back to court. Prosecutors have launched an appeal over the length of Erin Patterson's sentence. This follows...
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GPs respond to Health NZ ordering thousands more vapes
A boost for the vaping industry as the Government asks for tenders for devices for long-time smokers. Health New Zealand's provided three thousand of the devices...
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Ryan Bridge: Complaining about councils, yet again
Just when you thought local council couldn’t get more absurd and extravagant, they’ve dreamt up a new way to not make decisions. To do less, with more. Citizens...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 07 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 7th of October 2025 David Seymour's hitting the gas on school attendance targets, lead Principal...
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Benefit due to change for families living under one roof
There are questions over how the Government will tackle the benefit serving multiple family members under one roof. From November next year, parents who earn more...
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Convictions for crimes by people on bail rise
Belief attitudes towards bail is a reflection of a global decline in law and order. Convictions for crimes carried out by someone on bail rose by almost 12-thousand...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 6th of October 2025, The Government’s cracking down on youth benefits, Former Welfare expert Phil...
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Ryan Bridge: The power of protesting peacefully
Freedom is the thing I think we love the most about living in our country like ours: democratic, pretty liberal. We fight, to protest, we argue, we debate. But unlike...
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All Blacks in need of a win in second Australia clash
It’s the final round of the Rugby Championship this weekend. The All Blacks are taking on the Wallabies on Saturday night, in a sold-out Optus Stadium in Perth. Seven...
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'Level the playing field': Pork sector calls to apply new standards on imported meat
Producers want pork from abroad plated up with transparency. The Government's raising minimum spacing requirements to 13% while time in farrowing crates drops from...
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Hipkins appears to distance himself from Te Pati Māori - but still won't rule them out
One of Māoridom's biggest movements has split with Te Pati Māori. Toitu Te Tiriti —which led the hikoi on Parliament last year— has voted to distance itself from...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 3 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Ryan Bridge: Are local elections a flop?
At what point do you say this local government election's a failure, a flop, not worth the paper it's written on? I think we're fast approaching that point now. Even...
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Main centres still struggle as property values being to tick up
Property values have ticked up again after a five-month fall. Cotality data shows property values in New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in September. Across the main...
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Federal workers brace for days without pay as US Govt shuts down
US Federal Government workers are bracing for days without pay. Republican and Democrat lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on a spending bill. US...
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Using his challenge to help others: Gut Cancer Foundation CEO pays tribute to Nigel Latta
The Gut Cancer Foundation says author and broadcaster Nigel Latta played a vital role in raising awareness of the disease. The high-profile clinical psychologist...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Disappointment over lack of bold energy reform from the Govt
Disappointment the Government's energy reforms haven't prioritised keeping electricity prices down. Changes include allowing Crown-controlled gentailers more government...
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Ryan Bridge: We need to break away from coalition governments
Yesterday was MMP in action. It was exhibit A of a coalition government. Without a single party with a clear mandate, you end up with piecemeal positions. You get...
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"Definitely faster": Increased efficiency sees mental health targets on the rise
Faster access to primary and specialist mental health and addiction care is having a flow-on effect. The latest data shows nearly 84% of people are accessing primary...
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Reports suggest Hamas leans towards accepting peace deal
All eyes are on Hamas as Donald Trump gives it three or four days to respond to his proposed peace plan. The deal would end the war, see hostages returned, Israeli...
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Ryan Bridge: We need more than agriculture to be successful
There’s nothing quite like watching a well-thought-out strategy come together and work. And hats off to South Korea this morning — they’re absolutely smashing it...
