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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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E-waste errors: Auckland Council calls for more thought when disposing of old tech
Auckland Council's sounding the alarm over a spike in rubbish-truck fires this month. It says more and more risky batteries and battery-powered devices are being...
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Should banks be able to deny businesses on a climate basis?
Competition is being touted as a possible answer to banks' climate informed decisions. NZ First Minister Shane Jones has spoken out against several banks' attempts...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 30th of January. The government is lowering speed limits across the country. Viastrada's...
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Road safety expert says putting speed limits up goes against safety evidence
The Government has announced the reversal of speed limit reductions on a large number of New Zealand roads, including many in the northern regions of the country. The...
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Andrew Dickens: Why the plan for a new Waikato medical school might not work
It's beggars belief these days when we report that it's hard to make money in a GP practice and that we don't have enough doctors. Primary medical care is the most...
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UK population set to boom as more migrants make the move
The UK’s population is set to skyrocket. Net migration is expected to increase the population to 72.5 million in the next seven years – an addition of almost ten...
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DeepSeek AI prompts 'big market reactions'
Tech stocks have been taking a hammering after the debut of DeepSeek. The Chinese tech firm has created a budget AI model said to be cheaper and more efficient...
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New shipping collaboration to bring "scheduled reliability" to importers and exporters
Wondering when a shipment will turn up in New Zealand may hopefully be a thing of the past. A collaboration has been announced between two of the world's largest...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 28th of January. People on the visitor visa will be allowed to work remotely while in New Zealand in an aim...
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Andrew Dickens: Why New Zealanders love and loathe Donald Trump
I’ve been watching a lot of the late night shows this week from America on YouTube. Fallon, Kimmel and Colbert, all of them have used the same joke - “oh my god......
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Infrastructure expert says New Zealand needs asset sales and privatisation
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has suggested National may take asset sales to the next election but denies there are any immediate plans for a sell-off. Act’s...
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How much should be in your retirement 'nest egg'?
An expert is backing a recent recommendation that retirees need a decent amount of money to top up their superannuation. New Expenditure Guidelines have found less...
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"Pretty bleak picture": Families struggle with essentials as kids return to school
The leader of a kids charity says it's a bleak situation for some families heading into the school year. KidsCan, which offers schools help with uniforms and food,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 28th of January. People on the visitor visa will be allowed to work remotely while in New Zealand in an aim...
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Roman Travers: Schmoosing the Hollywood executives should be a higher priority than fiddling with our immigration policies
It’s great to see the coalition government looking at every way possible in order to maximize the New Zealand economy. Yesterday, a bunch of important government...
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Visitor visa changes to bring in 'digital nomads' welcomed by the tourism sector
Tourists in Aotearoa on the visitor visa will soon be able to work remotely while here. The change is targeting 'digital nomads', people employed by overseas companies...
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Mangawhai tornado: Worst emergency controller has ever seen
At least 50 properties have been damaged in Mangawhai following the tornado that ripped through the Northland town over the weekend. Two people were taken to hospital...
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Gail Downey: A second storm threatens the UK
Europe's busiest airport may be adding a new wing, as the Chancellor suggests the possibility of a third runway at Heathrow. An announcement is expected next week...
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Auckland FC unstoppable in last minute win
The Australian Open finals saw the women's world number one beaten, and Italian Jannik Sinner take home the men's division prize. Auckland FC have secured yet another...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday the 27th of January. Northland MP Grant McCallum has the latest on the Mangawhai tornado. The start of 80 hours...
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Treaty Principles Bill oral hearings to begin
Oral hearings for the treaty principles bill get underway today, marking the start of 80 hours worth of hearings over the course of a month. Author of the bill and...
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Roman Travers: Hungry kids falling behind at school - maybe we need to stop blaming our curriculum
Although the school holidays are still in full swing, that doesn’t mean that the country’s children are getting the food they need at home. New Zealand children...
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Major changes to the science sector sparks concern
There’s scepticism over the Government's major changes to the science sector. Seven crown research institutes be merged into three public research organisations...
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Infrastructure investment needed as Govt seeks to attract more tourists
One of our largest hotspots backs efforts to bring in more visitors – on one condition. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis is hoping to attract more tourists,...
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Southport stabbing: "Incredibly unlikely" teen killer will 'ever' be released
The 18-year-old killer of three UK girls at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport last year is unlikely to ever be released from prison. Axel Rudakubana's...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 24 January 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 24 January. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Francesca Rudkin: Luxon's State of the Nation speech sounded like he’s found his groove
If you didn’t pick up on Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nations speech yesterday, the Prime Minister is looking to grow the economy, because the country desperately...
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New foreign investment agency set to boost NZ's productivity
During his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a new foreign investment agency with the aim of driving more overseas revenue to...
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Canterbury construction booms as more move down
Internal migration is driving a boom in Canterbury housing construction. The region's councils consented around 6,500 homes in the past year – a fifth of the country's...
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Economy set to be the "absolute focus" of State of Nation address
A political commentator says people shouldn't expect any big ticket policy announcements from the Prime Minister's State of the Nation address this afternoon. Christopher...
