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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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Retailers react to harsher penalties for shoplifting
Woolworths says it takes a community effort to curb retail crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has unveiled the plan for Police to issue infringement fines for...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 2nd of July 2025, the government introduces tougher penalties for crime, Woolworths director...
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Ryan Bridge: The coalition is stealing Labour's thunder
You know immediately when something makes good political sense. You can usually tell, not by listening to the Minister announce it, but by listening to the Opposition...
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Company liquidations still on the rise - when will they fall?
Businesses still seem to be doing it tough. The latest Centrix data for June shows the number of people behind on payments is down on last year, for the fifth consecutive...
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"Well-connected" employees to be sought by new investment agency
Business NZ's Advocacy Director says Invest New Zealand is looking to hire people with an array of international connections. The government organisation's been...
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Coward punches to be made a specific offence - will it have an impact?
The Government's introduction of new sentences for coward punches is being described as merely cosmetic. It's announced specific offences for striking a distracted...
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Ryan Bridge: Can we trust AI?
The robots are coming, and they reckon they'll be better than us humans at doing difficult, complex stuff - like being a doctor. Microsoft announced overnight "an...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 1st of July 2025, the Government's announced coward punches will now be a specific offence, Vice...
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Deadline day for landlords: All rentals must reach healthy homes standards
From tomorrow, all rental properties in New Zealand will have to meet the healthy home standards. The Healthy Homes Act brought in stricter rules around heating,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 30 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Government expected to revamp shoplifting and trespassing laws
Shoplifting and trespassing laws are expected to get a revamp this week. Newstalk ZB understands policy changes relating to Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group...
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Ryan Bridge: Will the crime crackdown make much difference?
The government's so-called crackdown on crime is more than just tough talk but that doesn't mean it'll make much difference to crime. That's not for want of trying....
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Labour likely to claim Tamaki Makaurau seat in wake of Kemp's passing
There'll be a by-election in Auckland in the coming weeks, following the death of Te Pati Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp early yesterday. She was 50 and had been battling...
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Ozempic-style weight loss drug comes to NZ: What do you need to know?
Access is opening up for Kiwis to a weight loss drug described as a game changer. Wegovy, made by pharma-co Novo Nordisk, will arrive in pharmacies next week....
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CRL to open with fewer peak passengers than originally forecast
Auckland's City Rail Link is expecting 19 thousand peak passengers after opening day, a sharp drop compared to earlier forecasts. In 2022, it was reported 27 thousand...
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Ryan Bridge: Will pill popping really help with our deeper issues?
If you've got a health problem, if you've got a mental problem, if you can't sleep, if you're fat, enormous, obese, don't worry. All your problems can be solved...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 27th of June 2025, Ozempic style weightloss drug, Wegovy is coming to New Zealand, Sarah Kennedy CEO...
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Moana Pasifika's future looks uncertain amid financial struggles
Moana Pasifika's future looks uncertain despite their fourth and most successful Super Rugby campaign. The Herald reports concerns centre around the charity Pasifika...
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"Balanced approach" needed when constructing taller apartments in Auckland
Some in the Auckland real estate sector are giving the Government's move to require taller apartments near key rail stations the tick of approval. The Resource...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 26th of 2025, the government announces it will be forcing Auckland Council to allow new developments...
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NZ's not getting bang for our buck, Infrastructure Commission draft plan finds
New Zealand isn't good at maintaining its infrastructure. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan revealing its first look at how New Zealand...
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Ryan Bridge: Paying for our ageing population
It's obvious to anyone paying attention that we don't have enough young people working to support the cost of health and Super for the elderly. This problem is...
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New ADHD assessment process set to alleviate "massive underdiagnosis issue"
News GPs can soon prescribe ADHD medication from the outset is being hailed as a community breakthrough. From February, GPs can offer a patient stimulant medications...
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"A real concern": 80% increase in kids bringing weapons to school
Teachers and principals are relying on other students to know if someone is bringing a weapon to school. Figures released under the Official Information Act show...
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What's the long-term impact of the US' action regarding Iran?
The US President's received praise for his involvement in a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Both sides are claiming the other has breached the truce. Donald...
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Defence spending on the docket as world leaders gather for NATO summit
US President Donald Trump has landed in the Netherlands for his first NATO summit since 2019. World leaders are gathering for the alliance meeting in The Hague to...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 15th of June 2025, Trump's ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel has fallen apart, Washington...
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Ryan Bridge: The limits to freedom of expression
It's just amazing the shear breadth and diversity of things we get outraged by on any given week. Whether its Brian Tamaki, who after literally decades taking to...
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Robertson faces tough challenge in 'whittling' down ABs squad for match day
Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named. Following...
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Attack on US base could provide "off-ramp" in Israel-Iran conflict
Flares have lit up the sky above Doha following threats Iran would retaliate against US strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran's also reportedly launched an attack...
