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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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"Total failure of governance": Outrage as Fire and Emergency board's in line for pay rise
Fire and Emergency's board is reportedly getting a pay rise while firefighters are striking for the same thing. The Post is reporting Fire and Emergency NZ’s deputy...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 2nd of April 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian shares his thoughts what will come out...
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NASA prepares to launch first moon mission in 50 years - why aren't they landing?
Astronomer's are over the Moon with excitement as NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years is only hours away from take off. The launch window for Artemis II...
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Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on Luxon's reshuffle
The American President's doing a live presser today on his war. The Australian Prime Minister's just wrapped a live address to the nation on the oil shock. And...
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"Theoretical figure": Auckland councillor says not to read into new intensification number
An Auckland councillor says people shouldn't read too much into yet another change to Auckland's density plan. The Government revised the Super-city's minimum housing...
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Winston Peters 'holds the cards' to thawing frosty relationship with Cook Islands - former Foreign Affairs Minister
There are hopes thawing our frosty relationship with the Cook Islands shouldn't be too tough for the Foreign Minister. Winston Peters is meeting Prime Minister...
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'Deja vu': Business confidence slumps amid oil shock
All signs are pointing towards inflation going up as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet. ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey shows...
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Ryan Bridge: Bureaucrats shouldn't get work from home flexibility
Remember the outrage over bureaucrats working for home, even though Covid was a distant memory? The Government came in and said they should all pack their lunch...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 1st of April 2025, Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff shares his thoughts on Winston Peters...
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Economic contraction set to come, economists agree
Banks' forecasts of an economic contraction in the second quarter are probably right, independent economist Cameron Bagrie says. ASB’s revised outlook shows the...
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Thousands of construction, manufacturing jobs disappear as new build works fall away
Construction and manufacturing workers are out the door, with more opportunities in other industries or abroad. Stats NZ finds the overall number of filled jobs...
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Advocates worry over underfunding of life-saving kidney care
Concerns life-saving kidney care is underfunded across New Zealand. Dialysis - a vital treatment for thousands - can take hours, with some patients travelling long...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 31st of March 2025, Ryan talks to Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie about the nerves facing the...
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Ryan Bridge: The CRL has to hit the ground running and forget its transitional timetable
As far as conditions go ahead of a grand opening, you couldn’t do much better than a petrol price spike for the City Rail Link. Construction and testing will be...
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'Missing in Action': NZ First candidate says Labour doesn't support miners
The Former Buller Mayor turned New Zealand First candidate thinks the party's mining policy will win over West Coast voters. The party's policy will see 50% of...
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Hopes cutting red tape could help NZ's fuel resilience
David Seymour is hunting for red tape to cut in an effort to stretch New Zealand’s fuel stocks further. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regulation has...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 30th of March 2025, Ryan asks Minister for Regulation and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on his...
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Ryan Bridge: There's still too much uncertainty around mining
New Zealand First’s mining policy hits all the right notes but ultimately is not worth the paper it’s written on. I’ll tell you why. On the whole, Kiwis don’t mind...
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Platform for Tom Phillips documentary sparks concern over overseas handling of 'legal tangle'
It's been revealed the documentary on the disappearance of Tom Phillips will screen on Netflix. He and his children were missing for four years, and the saga ended...
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Auckland's dedicated cruise ship terminal a 'game changer' for NZ
A new cruise terminal in downtown Auckland is set to be a game changer. The large terminal precinct is part of a $200 million “big ships” development project. It'll...
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"Looking ahead": Scientists highlight need to stockpile critical medical supplies
A union for scientists says its vital New Zealand's keeps some extra helium on hand to ensure cancer scanning treatment can continue at full capacity. Health officials...
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Ryan Bridge: Once again Trump rains on the parade of our economic recovery
For the second year in a row, Donald Trump has rained on the parade of our economic recovery. The economists this week have been beavering away, updating the economic...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 27th of March 2025, The Government's getting advice on a potential helium shortage which is needed...
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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...
