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What will India be seeking in free trade negotiations?
A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to kick-start Free Trade Agreement talks. The Prime Minister, along with several other ministers, visited...
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"Really struggling": Meat processing sector faces tough winter
A tough winter ahead for meat processing plants as livestock numbers continue to decline. Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the...
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Australian PM has "warm and positive" chat with Trump after crushing Labor victory
The Australian Prime Minister's confirmed he's had a 'warm and positive' chat with US President Donald Trump. Anthony Albanese's Labor Party has swept back into...
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North Island tourism organisations team up
Tourism organisations from across the North Island are teaming up to shine a light on its tourism offerings. Fifteen operators including Tātaki Auckland Unlimited,...
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Ryan Bridge: The ultimate scandal
Disclaimer: Satire On the news last night, it was nothing but scandal. Scandal. Scandal. I don’t think I’ve seen political misconduct of this magnitude since Watergate. The...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 6th of May 2025, A Government delegation has landed in New Delhi for the first round of talks towards...
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Lesley Yeomans: 'Amazing' majority outcome in Australian election
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been re-elected for a second term after Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton. Dutton not only failed to unseat Albanese,...
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Andrew Alderson: 'Frustrating time' for Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson has been handed a five-second time penalty and has therefore lost his points finish from Formula One‘s Miami Grand Prix sprint race. After qualifying...
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Gavin Grey: Imminent terror attack on UK soil foiled
Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism UK police investigations. Five people were arrested at various locations around England on Saturday...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 5 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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Defence Minister tight-lipped on better pay for Defence Force troops
The Defence Minister is tight-lipped over whether a major investment in the military, will mean better pay for frontline troops. Defence contractors will be lining...
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Ryan Bridge: world voters are picking certainty at best
No doubt Donald Trump's brand is dicey at home at best but globally, the world has watched on with a mix of amusement and feigned concern. These results out of...
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Balance of power shifts as Australians head to the polls
The balance of power seems to be shifting in Australian politics. There was a shock U-turn in the polls ahead of the election, with Anthony Albanese and the Labor...
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"Turn the tap off": Lack of preventative measures sees NZ struggle with meth addictions
New figures on meth-use are prompting calls for more preventive action. Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past...
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David Seymour called out for "hypocritical" proposal to cut ministers
Act Leader David Seymour's taken aim at the size of government. He's calling for a limit on the number of ministers, with no ministers outside cabinet, and no associate...
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Ryan Bridge: Don't underestimate the Trump Bump
Alright it's time for Friday confessional. With the Pope passing away, all this focus on Catholicism's got me feeling repentant. There are two things I predicted...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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New financial literacy curriculum will have a 'massive impact' on future generations
The Government's ensuring financial education is central to a refreshed school social sciences curriculum. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced it will...
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"We don't have enough": Lack of personnel prompts doctors to strike
About five-thousand senior doctors are striking until midnight in a bid to get more of them on the roster. This comes after eight months of failed negotiations...
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Rail Minister's confident freight won't be impacted by reduced Interislander fleet
The Rail Minister says any supply chain interruptions caused by the Interislander reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet can be handled. Aratere will be retired...
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Ryan Bridge: The ticking time bomb in Mark Mitchell's lap
Mark Mitchell, he's got a bit on his plate at the moment. He'll be happy with the score he got from Audrey Young in her ranking of ministers for midterm, but I...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning...
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"Choices really matter": Should the Govt be cutting so much in the 2025 Budget?
The Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget 2025 cake, revealing $1.3 billion in...
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Major blackout in Spain, Portugal sparks worries about resilience in other countries
Chaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout. Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to an issue with the grid, originating in...
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"Tremendous to-do list": Carney faces 'tough time' after winning Canadian election
Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night. The win means he'll continue to...
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Major concern over growing reports of concern to Oranga Tamariki
A children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for Children...
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Ryan Bridge: Budget 2025 will be frugal, but will Budget 2026?
You can’t say we weren’t warned Nicola Willis would be taking to government spending like a butcher to a fresh carcass. She’s been saying it for months. Yesterday...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30 April 2025, numbers revealed this morning show more 1,300 children are waiting to be assigned a social worker...
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How can we improve builder productivity without compromising quality?
A thumbs-up from the building industry over changes to certifications and inspections. The Government will be letting approved builders, plumbers, and drainlayers...
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Polystyrene problem: How do we solve NZ's struggles with plastic waste?
A belief there's hope to solving New Zealand's plastic waste problem. Plastics New Zealand has released two reports with strategies for minimising plastic waste...
