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EARLY EDITION WITH RYAN BRIDGE
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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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Will Putin postpone the meeting with Trump again?
Time will tell if Vladimir Putin will postpone a meeting with Donald Trump, as he has done in the past. The Kremlin says the US President and his Russian counterpart...
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World's largest aircraft to take to the skies by end of the decade
A US company is building the world's largest aircraft without having ever built a plane before. The WindRunner is being constructed to transport large wind turbines...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 08 August 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 8th of August 2025, the Ardern government was warned that the spending spree during Covid would have...
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Finance Minister responds to Treasury report on Covid
The Government says it won't make the same mistakes as the last if hit with an event similar to the Covid-19 pandemic. A Treasury report has calculated the total...
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Ryan Bridge: The Treasury's told us what we knew all along
The $66 billion question hanging over Labour's head has been answered. This new Treasury report tells us what we all already knew about Labour's Covid response:...
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Rising unemployment holding back economic recovery
Higher unemployment could continue to be a handbrake on the country's economic recovery. More Kiwis are out of work, with unemployment now at a five-year high. And...
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"Way ahead of inflation": Sky-high supermarket prices reflect sector's flaws
A view higher than average grocery prices show something's clearly wrong with our grocery sector. The Commerce Commission's revealed our prices are the fifth-highest...
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Truckies back government's switch to road user charges
The road freight industry is backing the Government's wish to have all vehicles paying electronic Road User Charges. It wants to do it by 2027. National Road Carriers...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 07 August 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Thursday 7th of August, fuel taxes are out and road user charges are in for everyone, National Road...
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Ryan Bridge: There's a new space race kicking off - I'm here for it
Is there anything more thrilling than watching two countries battle hammer and tong to achieve something we all dreamed impossible, until it happens? Like going...
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Unemployment rate may continue to climb
Figures, due out this morning, are expected to show unemployment's hit a nine-year high. Stats NZ is releasing its latest unemployment update at 10.45am. Economists...
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"Big misconceptions": What do customary marine titles actually grant?
A lawyer says people shouldn't fear Māori being given customary marine titles. The Government will tighten criteria so that groups will have to prove continuous...
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Concerns around teachers using AI to mark school work
A learning development specialist fears artificial intelligence won't have cultural considerations when marking student work. Education Minister Erica Stanford...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 06 August 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 6th of August 2025, unemployment is expected to hit a nine year high, Westpac Senior Economist...
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Ryan Bridge: Are we taking it too far with AI?
The future's here. AI is taking over. A team of robots kept alive in some giant warehouse with tonnes of electricity are right now whirring away, beavering away...
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How can New Zealand wean itself off coal?
Advocates for renewable energy say a new coal deal may be necessary but should be the last of its kind. The big four power companies are investing in a strategic...
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"Hand up, not a handout": How can we ensure the longevity of Kiwi made shows?
A push to ensure funding for Kiwi made TV shows is a hand up, not a handout. NZ On Air has announced its non-fiction funding, which includes more than $1.3 million...
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Exam pressure a "part of life", Principal explains as NCEA overhaul looms
The head of the country's largest school says the stress of exams readies students for the future. The Government is proposing to scrap NCEA for a literacy and...
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Ryan Bridge: Coal keeps the lights on
We need to be a bit practical about this business of importing coal. Yesterday Genesis, Mercury, Meridian, and Contact announced they're going to stockpile up to...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Tuesday 5th of August, the government's announced an overhaul of NCEA, Rangitoto College Principal Patrick...
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Donald Trump's tariffs will damage the meat industry - Beef & Lamb Chair
Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement looks set to hit our meat industry in the back pocket. Trade Minister Todd McClay is heading to Washington in the coming...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 4 August. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Changes on the way for NCEA
A teachers union is hoping the Government keeps the bulk of NCEA. A major announcement on the future of the secondary qualification is expected to be imminent. It's...
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Ryan Bridge: The economic freeze has no end in sight
It’s about that time of year when it feels like winter really starts to drag.... and it must be feeling that way for Christopher Luxon, too. It‘a cold and dark and...
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Consumers, businesses urged to brace for higher tariffs
Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline is rapidly approaching. The US President has reached 11 deals and agreed to pause tariff increases for Mexico, ahead of his...
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"Right to choose": Rule changes for genetically modified food sparks concerns
There’s a concern consumer choice is at risk with new rules changing the labelling requirements around gene editing. The change will see New Zealand mirror the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 1 August 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of August, as the final 24 hours of Trump's tariff deadline loom, federal tax economist Alex...
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Will a capital injection be enough to make Kiwibank competitive?
A banking expert believes new capital for Kiwibank will shift the dial but won't completely close the gap with its Australian competitors. Finance Minister Nicola...
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"Huge potential" in the Govt's push for geothermal energy
One of our largest power companies sees the great potential in the Government's push for geothermal energy. The Resources Minister Shane Jones' draft strategy lays...
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"Not gonna work long term": Airways increases fees for commercial airlines
Airlines have had another challenge thrown at them as our sole air traffic control provider hikes prices. Airways are upping fees for commercial airlines by an average...
