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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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Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran
Talks are set to resume this week in Pakistan, but currently it's unconfirmed whether Iran will be in attendance. Previous talks have been unsuccessful, and over...
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NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan
In the Green Party's annual State of the Planet Address they have called for a National Electrification Plan. The plan would focus on reducing reliance on fossil...
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Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the US's blockade is lifted. Iranian gunboats reportedly fired at ships trying to pass through yesterday -...
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Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos
It's too early to tell whether National should switch leaders. We've had one poll last night with the left-bloc winning. If that case were to eventuate, it probably...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 19th of April 2025, the strait of Hormuz is shut again, Trump says his team led by JD Vance is heading...
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Concerns new WOF system will cost more in the long run
There's worry the new Warrant of Fitness regime will mean more dangerous vehicles on the road. Vehicles of almost every age will get their warrants extended, with...
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Increasing reports of abuse hurled at nurses, ED workers
Increasing reports of horrendous abuse directed towards staff at emergency departments. Figures released under the Official Information Act show more than 7,500...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 April. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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"Worrying": Benefit numbers heading in the wrong direction
A lift in beneficiaries could suggest recent policy decisions are taking us in the wrong direction. At the end of March, just over 409 thousand people were on a...
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Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan
There's been a bit of hand-wringing this week about the fuel situation and some of it is justified. If you're running an airline, it's bad. If you're paying $4...
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"Wide reach": Envy becomes New Zealand's first billion dollar apple
A significant milestone for New Zealand apple brand Envy – the first to surpass a billion dollars in global sales. The Royal Gala and Braeburn mix was first bred...
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Inland Revenue goes against 'long-term fiscal forecasts' with tax recommendations - expert
A tax expert believes new Inland Revenue recommendations fly in the face of long term fiscal forecasts. The report lays out a range of suggestions, including a...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 16th of April 2025, Pharmacists are being given more powers to help take the pressure off GPs, Director...
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"Nothing new": Pharmacists prepared for increased workload under new proposal
Pharmacists appear ready for an increased workload under a proposed expansion of services. The Government's considering letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines...
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Ryan Bridge: Congratulations to the redheads
A special good morning to all the redheads listening. There's some new Harvard research that's come out about human evolution and it mentions you. I'll get to you...
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How likely is the Reserve Bank to hike the OCR soon?
Economists are divided over how fast the Reserve Bank should raise the Official Cash Rate. ANZ has already picked three consecutive hikes in July, September, and...
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"Above and beyond": Calls to further reduce restrictions on medicinal cannabis industry
An industry expert is welcoming changes to medicinal cannabis licences, but wants the industry given a greater push. Cannabis flower exports increased from 49 kilograms...
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"We need to get one": Queenstown calls for bed tax as tourism nears pre-Covid levels
Queenstown's asking for a bed-tax as tourist numbers roar back. Stats NZ data shows the country's now at 92% of pre-Covid levels, with February visits up more than...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 15th of April 2025, tourism’s roaring back now sitting at 92% of pre-covid levels, Mat Woods CEO...
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Ryan Bridge: The Nats will eventually back a bed tax
Tourism Minister Louise Upston is getting advice from officials on a bed tax. Christopher Luxon told us that last week. They're not being explicit about it yet,...
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Cancer infusion treatment funding hailed as a 'win for the system'
The Cancer Society says widening access to cancer infusion treatment is a win for rural communities. The Health Minister announced $210 million from Budget 2024...
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"Window of opportunity": Calls to counter growing illicit tobacco market
Retail NZ is warning time's running out to counter a tobacco black market crisis. The group's released a new report detailing the rise in illicit tobacco, including...
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Possible Trump will return to bombing with ceasefire negotiations at a stalemate
United States President Donald Trump may have to resort to bombing Iran again, according to an American columnist and pollster. Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge that...
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Ryan Bridge: Religious leaders' messages work better without politics
Trump's at war with the Pope again, this time over Iran. Last time it was over Gaza. Usually the pontiff is a bit more low-key, just praying and kissing babies...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of April 2025, A US blockade of Iran's ports is underway in the strait of Hormuz, American pollster...
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'Could've been much worse': Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu
Emergency Management Minister, Mark Mitchell, says Cyclone Vaianu could've been much worse - and Kiwis prepared well. Gisborne and some other East Coast communities...
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Ryan Bridge: Did we over hype Cyclone Vaianau?
The storm for the most of the North Island was a fizzer. The TV news struggled to find pictures of anything actually happening other than a few trees down and reporters...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 13th of April 2025, Former CIA Intelligence Officer Glenn Carle shares his thoughts on the US failing...
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UK accuses Russia of carrying out 'covert operation' in British waters
The UK wants to know why three Russian submarines have apparently been examining the country's vital underwater cables and pipelines. British Defence Secretary...
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What the Israel-Lebanon peace talks will need to be successful
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered officials to hold talks with Lebanon, but rejects any reports of a ceasefire there. He says Israel's military...
