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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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Education sector hopes for 'supercharged' classroom investment
The education sector's hopeful further investment into school classrooms is on the way. New data shows 368 state schools had more students enrolled than their official...
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Is a potential rise in inflation a cause for concern?
Our economy could take a knock, with volatility in the global trade environment. Infometrics has revised its GDP forecast for next year from 2.6% to 1.0% per annum,...
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New health infrastructure policies 'nothing new' says former Health NZ boss
A former New Zealand health boss says the Government's new list of health infrastructure priorities adds nothing new. The plan to pump $20 million into infrastructure...
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Ryan Bridge: The doctors strike doesn't add up
Have you been keeping up with this senior doctor's strike? There's a couple of things that don't add up. Yesterday we spoke about the average salary for these...
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Dairy owners thank Govt as violent crime falls
Dairy owners say they're seeing the Government's tough on crime approach make practical impacts. The Government's claiming it's already exceeded its goal of 20...
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"Abundant supplies": Vegetable prices unlikely to fall any further
Prepare for more price rises. Data due out tomorrow is expected to show the inflation rate has risen again, from 2.2% to about 2.4%. One contributing factor is...
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New vessels an 'important addition' to stopping Class A drugs entering the border
Customs now has two remote controlled vessels to help combat drug smuggling around our coastline. Tahi and Rua were launched yesterday and can be at sea for up...
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Ryan Bridge: What's the problem with the label 'pregnant women'?
So we have senior doctors going on strike. We're in the midst of a global trade war - not that we're allowed to call it that anymore, Winston. We have inflation...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 16th of April 2025, The Government's patting itself on the back for hitting its violent crime reduction...
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"Significant investment": Auckland Council to buy over 1200 flood-affected properties
Auckland Council's set to put $352 million into purchasing homes in high-risk flood zones. More than 1200 properties will be bought by the end of the year, and...
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When should kids learn about puberty?
There's uncertainty over whether a newly proposed sex education curriculum has assigned topics across the appropriate age and stage. The Government's new curriculum...
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Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs a game plan to deal with Winston
Luxon’s stuck. Poor old Luxon, he's stuck between a rock and a hard place really, isn’t he? And it's only going to get worse as we head into next year. Just when...
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Tourism industry gives new government campaign the thumbs up
Thumbs up for the Government's tourism campaign. It's putting 13.5 million dollars into Tourism New Zealand, targeting markets like China, Australia, the US, India,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The Government has put new sex education guidelines out for consultation, Auckland Primary Principals'...
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Dylan Thomsen: Government's driver licensing changes could be better
The Government wants to change our drivers licensing system, but AA believes more improvements are needed to have a greater impact on the youth road toll. Among...
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Gavin Grey: Russia not denying claims of hidden sensors in UK
Russia's ambassador to the UK isn't denying allegations that Russian sensors have been hidden around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines. Andrei...
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Andrew Alderson: Another bad day in the office for Liam Lawson
It's been another bad day in the office for Liam Lawson who finished 13th in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix. Two separate incidents with Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast 2025 Monday 14th of April 2025, The Government wants to change up our drivers licensing system, AA Road Safety Spokesperson...
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Producer responds to Polkinghorne describing new series about his trial 'tabloid clickbait'
The producer of the newly released Polkinghorne documentary is denying claims from its namesake, the TV show is tabloid clickbait. The three episodes explore the...
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Andrew Dickens: Why we got the Auckland Harbour Bridge wrong
There was a letter to the editor over the weekend about the Auckland Harbour Bridge which made a very good point. The writer remarked that the Harbour Bridge is...
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Taupō Mayor seeks to replicate success of last year's Supercars
Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend. It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected...
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Survey reveals kids' desire for a safer internet
New Zealand children have had their say on what they want from a safer internet. A Save the Children and Netsafe survey of a thousand young people aged six to eighteen...
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Former Minister believes it's not the end of the Treaty Principles Bill
A Former Treaty Negotiations Minister believes taking the Treaty Principals Bill to a referendum is a prescription for disaster. Parliament has voted down the contentious...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 11th April 2025, The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water, Former National Minister for treaty negotiations...
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Andrew Dickens: Why forestry should be removed from the ETS
Last night on 1¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ I heard the single most logical and sane thing said in the entire bulletin in a long time. It was said by Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner...
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Reserve Bank adopts 'wait-and-see' approach amid economic uncertainty
The Reserve Bank's keeping a watchful eye on global trade developments. It's lowered the Official Cash Rate by 25-basis points to 3.5%, with another cut expected...
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Hopes for clear skies and clear communication with NIWA, MetService merger
A weather forecaster's hoping there can be clearer skies for our Government weather agencies with a merger on the way. Legislation's coming to merge NIWA and MetService...
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New government directive supports wool industry
The wool industry believes New Zealand will enjoy the benefits of the Government's new building directive. From July, all new Crown agency builds costing more than...
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Andrew Dickens: The curious case of Benjamin Doyle
Benjamin Doyle spoke on the controversy surrounding them yesterday and basically called themself stupid. We’ve found out that the Greens actively asked them to...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 10th April 2025, The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points, Infometrics Principal Economist shares whether...
