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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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Govt looks to buy time for economic recovery with late election date
A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set November 7th as election...
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"Everybody loses": Growing concerns over a tariff war as Trump demands Greenland
US President Donald Trump's delivered his two cents on the state of Europe, as tariff threats over the Greenland issue loom. Trump's spoken at the World Economic...
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"Really encouraging": Demand for construction workers on the rise
Builders across the country are starting to feel the benefits of the rise of employment opportunities. SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows a drop of 0.3% on...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum saying he won't...
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Andrew Dickens: I'm impressed with Mark Carney
I am becoming even more impressed with Mark Carney as time goes on. I said that yesterday on the radio and got a text that Carney is just Trudeau but without Katy...
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Concerns over possibility of spying as London's Chinese mega-embassy gets approved
Opposition leaders in the UK are concerned following through with plans for a giant Chinese Embassy in London. The UK Government's approved the mega embassy, located...
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Calls for tougher regulation as a quarter of gambling addicts relapse
Calls are growing for tougher gambling regulations to prevent relapse. New AUT research shows one in four gamblers who recover from harmful gambling slip back and...
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"Binding commitments": Phillips Inquiry to check if NZ met international law obligations
An inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children will analyse if New Zealand met its obligations under international law. The four year search...
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Fletcher Building sells off construction arm to focus on manufacturing, distribution
Fletcher Building's calling time on its construction arm after a difficult few years. It's signed a sale deal with French multi-national Vinci Construction, subject...
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Andrew Dickens: When are we getting an election?
It might be today that the Government announces the date of the election. Some have called for an early election. They argue that the job to fix us up needs more...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 21st of January 2025, the Tom Phillips inquiry is underway today, Senior Lecturer at the...
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Chocolate manufacturers explore cheaper options as cocoa prices rise
As prices for everyone's favourite sweet treat soar, chocolate makers are searching to find cheaper alternatives. A Rabobank report reveals manufacturers are exploring...
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Expert offers "better way" of bolstering superannuation fund
A superannuation expert suggests the Government looks across the ditch for ways to maintain the retirement age. The Prime Minister took the opposite stance during...
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Teacher shortages worsen as students prepare to go back to the classroom
Schools hit by staffing shortages are being forced to adapt as vacancies climb nationwide. Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12% more than...
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Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on Luxon's State of the Nation speech
Election Year is off and running with Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation address. We should know the election date later this week. What we do know is the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 20th of December 2025, Christopher Luxon says a lift in the retirement age inevitable, retirement...
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Business sector looks for government support ahead of State of the Nation speech
The business sector will want to know how the Government will support them - as the Prime Minister prepares for his State of the Nation speech. Chris Luxon will...
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EU gears up to block Trump's bid for Greenland as tariffs increase
Europe may be on the cusp of implementing a never-before-used law, to turn up the heat on the United States. President Donald Trump's announced increasing tariffs...
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Pharmac seeks advice on funding weight loss drugs
Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded in New Zealand. One in three people over the age of 15 are classified as obese...
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Andrew Dickens: Auckland Transport needs to get it together
On Friday just before most of us came back to work Auckland Transport announced that public transport fares on the rise from February 1st. They’re going up by 5.1%...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday the 19th of January 2025, Christopher Luxon is set to deliver his State of the Nation speech this...
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - My prediction for the 2026 election
Like it or not, next year's big dance in politics will ultimately be decided by the few, not the many. Most MMP elections have been. Minnows hold the keys to the...
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - We shouldn't have to work for the government
Do you know what's really starts to rub me the wrong way? It's governments telling us to do more things. This morning, we've got the government coming out with...
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Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - The Gen Z stare
I went out for lunch to a café the other day and our table was served by a couple of waiters who all seemed to have a similar vibe about them. They just. Did. Not....
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Growing violence in schools a result of students' unmet "complex" needs
Teachers say they're struggling to deal with increasing violent incidents due to a lack of learning support. New data shows 12,300 students have been disciplined...
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UK invests millions of pounds to try halt misogyny early
The UK is looking to tackle radicalisation and extreme misogyny early. Millions of pounds will be invested into schools to train teachers to spot signs of misogyny...
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Ministry cancels Gloriavale school's licence - what's next?
It's thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding a new school. The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of December 2025, The economy’s rebounded into 1.1% growth in the September quarter,...
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GDP growth amid stats trending in a positive direction
An economist says the economy has some forward motion. Stats NZ data shows a 1.1% GDP increase in the September quarter. Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie says...
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Francesca Rudkin: GDP growth is welcome before Christmas
“Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas”, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated in the first...
