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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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Red meat exports continue to grow in spite of US tariffs
Our red meat sector's continuing to see strong international demand. Latest data from the Meat Industry Association shows the value of our red meat exports in September...
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Fire and Emergency calls to keep fireworks "in the hands of the professionals"
A Fire and Emergency manager believes public fireworks sales should be banned as Guy Fawkes looms. It's currently restricted to just four days a year, this year...
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Unemployment expected to reach near nine year high
Unemployment has hopefully almost reached its peak. Latest Stats NZ data is expected to show unemployment has reached 5.3% in the September quarter. That's up from...
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Andrew Dickens: It's time for the Government to back our seniors
Pensioners marched on Parliament yesterday, demanding that politicians remember them. And one of the biggest things on their mind is the rules around retirement...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 5th of November 2025, the unemployment figures get released today with economists picking...
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Councils cautioned as cemeteries start running out of space
There’s concern our cemeteries are running out of space, with some councils taking too long to secure new land. The Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective says many...
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Rise in lending shows economy is heading in the 'right direction' - economist
Consumer confidence could be turning around as borrowing rises. Latest data from credit bureau service Centrix shows residential mortgage and household lending...
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Umbrellas recommended with downpour expected for Melbourne Cup
Rain's on the forecast for today's 165th running of the Melbourne Cup. There are no New Zealand-trained runners this year, but Smokin Romans and Torranzino were...
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Report calls for Govt to make better use GP data
The GP Owners' Association's backing calls for the Government to make better use of primary care data. A New Zealand Initiative report says information from GP clinics...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 4th of November 2025, Centrix data shows more people are getting mortgages, Westpac Chief Economist...
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British man arrested after attacking trapped passengers on moving train to London
9 people were left in a critical condition after a knife attack on a train in the UK. It is believed that a man on the train, which was moving from Peterborough...
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PSA accuses ACC of breaching employee contracts
The public service union says ACC has breached employee contracts with its working-from-home rule change. The PSA's taking the agency to the Employment Relations...
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Government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026
Attracting the extra staff needed for 140 new hospital beds could be a challenge. The Government's announced new wards for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson...
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Andrew Dickens: Are we sticking by clean green NZ?
On Friday I interviewed a representative of oyster farmers in the Mahurangi area who were outraged at a wastewater dump by Watercare that had poisoned their oysters. They...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government’s adding 140 new hospital beds across five hospitals from mid next year Health Minister...
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ZB's Voice of Rugby in Chicago ahead of All Blacks v Ireland
The All Blacks are set to face Ireland in Chicago for the first match of their Grand Slam Tour. This will be the first time the two sides have faced each other...
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National immunisation week planned to stop Measles spread
Health Minister receiving advice on allowing babies to receive measles vaccine as the outbreak spreads. New Zealand has two new Auckland cases bringing the total...
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Geopolitical Analyst on Trump restarting nuclear testing amid high global tensions
Is Donald Trump testing the limits with his latest nuclear weapon testing comment? The US President posted on social media - saying he has no choice but to restart...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Fonterra set to greenlight major sell-off pending shareholder's approval
Signs are looking good for Fonterra's major sell-off to get the green light this morning. By 10:45 today, the shareholders will decide if selling big brands like...
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Proposal made to stretch light vehicles WOF to once every 2 years
Opinion remains split on whether we have to renew our vehicles' Warrants of Fitness, too often. Proposals up for consultation from today would further stretch...
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Ryan Bridge: Our free trade ideology is under threat
You know how we're a free trade country? It’s our thing. We export, we earn, we sell, we get richer. And we want open supply chains and free movement of goods across...
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Minister talking tough on employers hiring migrants over New Zealanders
Belief that both employers and the Government need to up their game to ensure Kiwis are being hired before migrants. The Immigration Minster's getting tougher on...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Parliament changes proposed - 4 year terms and 50 more MPs
More MPs and longer parliamentary terms have been deemed key to modernising a decades old electoral system. Fresh New Zealand Initiative research found 30 years...
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'It's an awful lot': NCEA Curriculum changes released to schools
It's early days for new curriculum changes, as not all subject documents have been uploaded. The Education Minister has unveiled proposed changes to content for...
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Former Labour leader says a CGT policy will bring a sense of relief among many
A former Labour leader says there'll be a sense a relief among many to see a new capital gains tax policy. Labour's announced the policy for next year's election...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 29th of October 2025, The Government’s finally unveiled its new school curriculum for years 1 to...
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Ryan Bridge: Are trade missions worth it?
Did you catch the comments yesterday from Malaysia Deputy PM. He was talking to a kiwi delegation off in KL for ASEAN. "This will be your new market and we welcome...
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Government pushes for reform to aged care
The Government's making moves on aged care reform - hoping to better meet New Zealanders' needs. It's establishing a Ministerial Advisory Group to recommend changes...
