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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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Deputy PM says strikers haven't won the public's sentiment
The Deputy Prime Minister isn't buying the argument strikers have won the war on public sentiment. Thousands downed tools across the education, health and public...
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ASB says proposed sale of Fonterra’s retail brands could unlock $4.5 billion
New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale. The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lactalis could unlock...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 24th of October 2025, the mega strikes have been and gone, Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Health...
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Ryan Bridge: What was the point of the mega strikes?
So 100,000 workers went on strike. Now what? The cost to settle these claims will run into the billions. Easily. 1979 was the last time we a strike this big. A...
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Public sector strikes begin across NZ
Unions say the mega-strikes today - are not just about them. Tens of thousands of workers across health and education are stopping work in their fight for better...
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Labour plans to expand rebate for game development industry
Labour plans to expand rebate for game development industry. Labour says that, if re-elected, they will expand the game development rebate, which gives Kiwi studios...
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More children harmed in state care
More children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care. The agency's annual report reveals 530 children in care experienced harm in the year ending in March -...
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Ryan Bridge: How do we possibly save for retirement?
Massey Uni releases these numbers each year. They tell you how much you might need to retirement. In the city... two people in a house... want to live comfortably......
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 23rd of October 2025, an estimated 100,000 teachers, nurses, dentists and medical staff are all...
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Government faces pushback after changes to foreshore and seabed laws
A Māori rights lawyer is not buying the Government's explanation for a change to foreshore and seabed laws. It says amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act...
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Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year prison sentence
Nicolas Sarkozy's become the first French ex-president to go to jail. He's started a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money from...
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Ryan Bridge: Confidence is key in politics
It was always going to be a risky strategy but it's backfiring quite badly for Labour. The two-year policy drought is over. Then heavens have open. And a flood,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 22nd of October 2025, The Foreshore and Seabed Amendment Bill has passed into law, maori rights...
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$1.2billion funnelled into highway projects for Roads of National Significance programme
Consistency is key to the success of crucial roads, which are next on the Government's construction hit list. It's funnelling nearly 1.2 billion into 17 highway...
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Small businesses welcome Labour's Future Fund idea
Belief that small businesses are the backbone of New Zealand but are under-served in current Government schemes. Labour has pledged to launch a Future Fund - that...
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Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on rates caps
A rates cap is one of those policies that immediately sounds appealing. Look no further than yesterday’s CPI number. It’s one of your top three inflation feeders. So,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 21st of October 2025, the Government's set aside a combined total of $1.2 billion to get key projects...
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Resource minister attempting to attract mining investors
Shane Jones is determined to use his voice to attract mining investors to our shores - no matter the next election outcome. The Resources Minister and self-proclaimed...
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Thieves steal priceless jewels at the Louvre Museum in Paris
The hunt continues for the thieves who stole priceless jewels in a heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The world's most famous art gallery is closed after a group...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 20th of October 2025, inflation data comes out this morning, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares...
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Ryan Bridge: The climate change message from the Government
Don’t expect a handout. That’s basically the message to homeowners hoping the Government will swoop in and buyout houses after the next big cyclone. Watts is the...
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Have interest rate cuts gone too far?
Economic consultancy Infometrics says the impacts of the latest OCR cut probably won't be felt until mid to late next year - by which point the economy will be growing. It...
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Law expert argues for looser name suppression laws
New Zealand's suppression laws are back in the spotlight. This comes after the Mowbray family called out those on TikTok who placed Mat Mowbray at the centre of...
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Ryan Bridge: We've been reminded our present day politicians aren't up to much
It's hard listening to all the tributes for Jim Bolger and not feeling like we're being short-changed by our current crop of leaders.A few short generations ago,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 17th of October 2025, retired law professor Bill Hodge tells Ryan the Mowbray family has a point over...
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Texas biotech firm begin process to bring Moa back from extinction
A Texas biotech firm is forging ahead with plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from extinction. The Colossal Bioscience team is working on the project...
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Airlines blame Airport Association for steep increase in prices
The Airports Association is defending itself after airlines blame their charges, for spikes in airfares. An international airport group says New Zealand’s domestic...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Report says taxpayers are getting a raw deal on state housing
Kainga Ora's large-scale ownership of state houses may not be the most effective way to provide housing help to Kiwis. A report by The New Zealand Initiative lists...
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Ryan Bridge: Do our trading partners care about our climate goals?
This idea that our trading partners will somehow punish us for lacking ambition in climate change doesn’t pass the sniff test. Yes, there are some provisions in...
