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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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"Cement his position": Pivotal year ahead for Liam Lawson
A pivotal year ahead for Liam Lawson after confirmation his seat is safe in Formula 1 in 2026. Red Bull has confirmed Lawson will retain his spot in Racing Bulls...
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Details of the 2026 Policing targets found "lacking"
The Police Association says when it comes to new policing targets, the devil will be in yet-to-be-confirmed detail. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced...
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Ryan Bridge: How was a former Covid response lead able to steal $1.8 million?
This story should shock everybody, but it won't. Sadly. The headline? Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs. From us, taxpayers. This...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 3rd of December 2025, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has set new 2026 targets to lift...
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Over 100 events locked in ahead of International Convention Centre's long-awaited opening
SkyCity's pulling together the final touches on its colossal International Convention Centre ahead of its February 11th opening. A large fire in 2019, when the...
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Proportion of homeowners unlikely to change substantially
There are doubts the proportion of homeowners in New Zealand will grow significantly anytime soon. Kiwibank's Annual State of Home Ownership Index finds 57% of...
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Wellington Mayor agrees council rates need keeping in check
Agreement from Wellington's Mayor over council rates needing to be kept in check. The Government's proposing to cap rates increases at 4% a year, with only water...
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Ryan Bridge: Rate caps are happening, but will they work?
This rates cap is popular politics, no doubt, and local government needs a good kick in the pants. But does a 2-4% band simply mean we're going to pay more in other...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, the government's announced a rates cap for councils, Wellington City Council Mayor Andrew Little shares...
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Local Water Done Well to cost councils $48 Billion over 10 years
Doubts ratepayers will be any better off under the Government's Local Water Done Well plan. The Department of Internal Affairs says councils face nearly 48-billion...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 2025, Labour’s pledging to offer low-interest loans for doctors and nurse practitioners to set up...
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Ryan Bridge: Labour should pay attention to the housing market
The housing market is once again in the driver's seat for the economy, but it's not heading in the direction we're used to. Yes, a recovery is underway. But the...
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Black Friday sales: Retailers prepare for "very busy" day as Christmas shoppers descend
A retail frenzy is expected today as shoppers take advantage of Black Friday sales. Data from PriceMe shows nearly 40% of Kiwis are planning to take advantage...
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Hopes the Tom Phillips inquiry will be a "constructive process"
A youth protection advocate says it's entirely appropriate to look deeper into Tom Phillips' children's four years on the run. The saga ended when he died in a...
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Ryan Bridge: Our country deserves more than an economic recovery
The RBNZ update this week again made the point that yes, the economy's in bounce back mode. We'll grow 2.5% next year, they reckon. But this country needs more...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 28th of November 2025, Judith Collins has ordered a public inquiry into the Tom Phillips case, Child...
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Calls for more bike lanes as Govt considers shifting e-scooters off the footpath
A push to get more bike lanes as the Government eyes up moving e-scooters onto them from pathways. ACC statistics show there were more than 2,100 claims for e-scooter...
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New Zealand's in a good position for growth, Finance Minister says
The Finance Minister believes the country is in a position to grow. The Reserve Bank believes the economy has now turned a corner after last month's 50-basis-point...
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Class action suit against Transpower, Omexom backed by Northland MP
Encouragement for any Northlander who feels hard done by from the region-wide power outages last year to explore legal avenues. Local businesses are taking class...
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"A win-win sweet spot": Business sector proposes alternative to surcharge ban
The Auckland Business Chamber believes a a surcharge cap is a reasonable compromise to an otherwise unfair rule. In July, the Government announced its plan to ban...
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Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday
So what do we know today that we didn't know yesterday after the big show from the Reserve Bank? Well not much, really. The cut was expected - it was already priced...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 27th of October 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan to talk on the final OCR cut...
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Reserve Bank expected to keep the door 'wide open' for OCR cuts in 2026
Another cut to the Official Cash Rate is expected today but it could be the last for a long time. The Reserve Bank's reviewing the OCR at 2pm. Most economists...
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Hundreds of jobs could be axed as Govt looks to scrap regional councils
A lot of roles could be facing the axe as the Government looks to scrap regional councils. The Government's proposing replacing them with boards made up of Mayors...
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Govt's new maths programme shows positive results in just 12 weeks
Hopes a nationwide maths pilot can continue to deliver results. The $40 million Government programme targeted 1,500 Year 7 and 8 students needing extra support,...
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Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond useful
I'm part of the generation that grew up pre-cell phones. Gifts were usually clothing you needed. Toys were chatter rings, marbles, maybe a skate board. There was...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 26th of November 2025, The Government's committed to abolishing all 11 regional councils, Otago...
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Buying in bulk could be contributing to Kiwis' food waste
A rise in bulk buying may be contributing to New Zealand's food waste. A report commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment reveals more than 1.2 million...
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"Positive move": Introduction of mandatory home warranties long overdue, sector says
A construction sector voice says mandatory home warranties are well overdue. The Government's announced plans to require warranties for new homes three storeys or...
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Organisation to establish "new front door" with Social Investment funding
A Bay of Plenty trust says new investment will help more families address harm before authorities have to step in. The Social Investment Fund's putting $50 million...
