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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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"We think we're bulletproof": Should more Kiwis prioritise health insurance?
Should your job provide health insurance coverage? There are calls for a fringe benefit tax break as a Council report reveals people are twice as likely to have...
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MasterChef UK host sacked - what will happen with the new series?
The future of the latest BBC MasterChef UK series is up in the air. John Torode is leaving after a report upheld allegations he used an "extremely offensive racist...
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New proposal could better the odds for independent energy generators
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is floating the idea of special economic zones as an answer to New Zealand’s energy security. The Government's asking for...
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Mayor supports scrapping councils' well-being provisions
The Government wants to scrap local councils' four well-being provisions. A amendment bill has been introduced to remove the social, economic, environmental and...
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Andrew Dickens: Overreacting to the UN again
I’m always amazed at how much credence the United Nations is given in domestic New Zealand politics. The left loves the UN pronouncements on New Zealand’s stances...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 16th of July 2025, The Government’s cracking down on councils - forcing them stick to their...
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"Doing more for less": Report reveals problem areas for Auckland
A turning point for Auckland. The third annual State of the City report has been released, showing how we compare on a global scale. It highlights strengths in...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 15th of July 2025, Secondary Principals Council Chair and Aotea College Principal Kate Gainsford...
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Student NCEA results improve, but educators say more work needs to be done
Concerns we're narrowing the focus too much in the push to improve literacy and numeracy rates. Small improvements were seen on last year with 57% of NCEA students...
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Andrew Dickens: The great polytech flip-flop we’re all paying for
Here we go again. The polytechs that were centralised by the last government are going to be de-centralised by the current mob. It's not quite back to the future...
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Energy crisis: Big businesses call for government action on energy sector
Over the weekend, a group of well-known organizations published an open letter to the Prime Minister. Organizations like the EMA, 2degrees and Consumer New Zealand...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday 14th of July 2025, Act's Tertiary Education Spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar shares her thoughts...
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Government sets out plan to double the international education sector
The Government's unveiling new initiatives in hopes of doubling the international education sector. Education Minister Erica Stanford wants it to contribute 7.2...
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Andrew Dickens: We Want Less Bureaucracy—Until We Don't
I find it ironic that the government and the electorate are once a gain keen on getting rid of some of the layers of our council bureaucracy. First NZ First’s Shane...
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All Blacks aim to diffuse Frances' ariel assault in second test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is determined to have more success in the air against France during Saturday's second test in Wellington. The French aerial assault...
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'Coordinated approach' of new anti-scam task force praised
A belief all sectors will need to step up to deal with online scammers. The new Anti-Scam Alliance brings together government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms,...
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Kiwis moving to Australia in record numbers reflect weak economy
New migration numbers may be painting a bleak picture of our economy. New Zealand saw it's highest net migration loss to Australia in the year to December in more...
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Andrew Dickens: Another poll, same discontent, Winston still standing
Another poll. Another rush of fevered opinion, and yet still so far away from an election. The poll business is booming. Once upon a time we had just the two TV...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday 11th of July 2025, the Government's going to address the country's scamming issues head on with...
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Homeowners hold their breaths as Reserve Bank holds OCR
Mortgage-holders will be holding their breath in after yesterday's OCR announcement. The Reserve Bank's opted to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.25% while...
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Tax rebate scheme a 'game-changer' for video games industry
A tax rebate scheme's helped boost the number of people employed in the video game sector by more than 20%. The four-year, $160 million Game Development Sector...
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Beneficiaries help with flood clean up in Tasman and Marlborough
The Rural Support Trust believes beneficiaries will make a difference to the flooding clean-up in the upper South Island. The Government's activated a beneficiary...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 10th of July 2025, the Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, Finance and Mortgages Association...
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Andrew Dickens: The Reserve Bank and the Government need to work in tandem
For a while now I’ve been thinking that the Reserve bank and the Government are working at cross purposes for the country. Yesterday the Reserve Bank kept the OCR...
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Andrew Dickens: Hipkins needs to front up and face the heat
Chris Hipkins was on with Kerre Woodham yesterday, as well as with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW, and he talked about the Covid inquiry – insinuating it was slanted...
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Govt's new AI strategy will give small business confidence to invest
Hopes a move to boost New Zealand's use of AI will get small businesses on board. Science Minister Shane Reti's announced the Government's first strategy for using...
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"The French's loss": Hamilton Mayor unbothered by French team's snub
Hamilton's not losing sleep over the French rugby team's decision to snub the city. The Les Bleus are basing themselves in Auckland for as long as possible before...
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Flagging economic momentum could "justify" OCR cut, economist says
The Reserve Bank's expected to press pause on the Official Cash Rate this afternoon, but that's not it's only option. The OCR's sitting at 3.2% after six consecutive...
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"Great deal of warmth" as Macron visits UK for the first time since Brexit
The red carpet's been rolled out for French President Emmanuel Macron for his first visit to the UK since Brexit. The three-day visit marks his first time there...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of July, the OCR has been cut six times in a row... what will happen today? ANZ Chief Economist...
