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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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Importance of practice emphasised amid drivers license overhaul
A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror. After passing the restricted licence test, drivers...
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Winegrowers struggle with overproduction as drinking habits change
Growers are counting the cost as drinking habits change. Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last year after exports...
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'Stabilised': Unemployment expected to hold steady at 5.3%
The economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit. Stats NZ is providing its latest employment update...
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Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords in wake of Epstein allegations
The British Prime Minster says Lord Mandelson has let the country down as he quits the House of Lords. UK Police are now investigating allegations that Mandelson...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 4th of February 2025, the government's scrapping full drivers license tests, Mark Revill-Johnson,...
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Ryan Bridge: Australia's economy is a warning of what's to come
The inflation thief might be gone but it lurks in the corner and if you’re not careful, it happily leaps out and steals your wages. Last week we spoke about the...
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"Heads up": Farmers urged to plan ahead amid winter feed supply concerns
Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies. A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions,...
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"Impossible and impractical": Winegrowers seek 'common sense' for alcohol licensing
Nelson's Mayor has kicked off a conversation about whether alcohol licensing laws are too strict. Nick Smith was unable to buy a bottle of wine at the Ready to...
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Principals "eagerly await" more details on new reporting system
Principals are looking to see more detail on the Government's new standardised school reports. The nationally consistent assessments in reading, writing, and maths...
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Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with nonsense on mining
The same crowd who moan and complain when we don't have enough cash to upgrade schools or pay teachers and nurses more are the same lot who throw eggs at Crown cars...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 3rd of Feburary 2025, school report cards are getting a government makeover, Secondary Principals...
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Bodies of victims recovered from Mount Maunganui landslide
The families of the six victims caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide will begin heading home - with all bodies now recovered from the site. They'll have one last...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 2nd of February 2025, changes to ADHD prescriptions have officially kicked in, Gen Pro Chair Dr...
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Ryan Bridge: FTA'S need to be done
Those opposing our FTA with India have got be guilty of economic treason, don't they? We're a small trading nation with lots of food, and world markets who need...
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Cautious expectations as economic recovery remains fragile
A view that increased employment will be the key to our economic bounce back. Infometrics says there's worrying indicators which show economic momentum is fragile. But...
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Efforts to make Westport insurance more competitive as AA halts new policies
West Coast officials are working to make the insurance market more competitive so Westporters can continue to insure their homes. AA Insurance has temporarily...
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"Common sense": World Vision welcomes new modern slavery bill
World Vision is welcoming the new bill around fighting modern slavery. The new bill, co-sponsored by National and Labour, will require large businesses to make...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 30th of January 2025, AA insurance has announced they will not be accepting any new insurance policies...
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Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with privacy breaches
This week we've heard about another privacy breach. We don't tell strangers on the street everything about ourselves but for some reason, when a business does it...
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Cost still a barrier to uni despite Fees Free scheme, data reveals
Cost barriers continue to keep disadvantaged students out of university. Of the 26 thousand students who went straight from Year 13 into study in 2024, just 1.3%,...
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Ryan Bridge: What was the point in Fees Free?
Reading this story this morning about Fees Free, you've got to wonder how the policy got through the boffins in Wellington. It has, by all accounts, failed to achieve...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 29th of January 2025, new numbers show Labour's "fees free" wasn't all that it was supposed to be,...
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European Union, India sign 'historic' free trade deal
India and the European Union have announced what's been named 'the mother of all trade deals'. The landmark agreement will allow the free trade of goods across...
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"Things have moved on": ACT MP calls for dissolution of BSA
An ACT MP wants the Broadcasting Standards Authority to be abolished as the watchdog seeks more power. The authority has been asking for law reform for about 15...
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‘Devastated’: Bookshop owner expects 35% revenue hit from NZ Post closure
A Wellington bookstore owner is expecting a 35% loss in revenue following the closure of their NZ Post counter - and says she’s “devastated” for affected customers,...
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'No harm' in having two inquiries into the Mt Maunganui landslide tragedy, commentator says
A view there's no harm in having Tauranga Council review the Mount Maunganui disaster alongside the Government inquiry. A Rāhui's now in place over parts of Pilot...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28 January. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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Ryan Bridge: We're getting a Free Trade Agreement with India
New Zealand is going to sign this free trade deal with India. The massive boost we got and still enjoy from Phil Goff’s signing of the China FTA is still very much...
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"Soften the peak": Shifting electricity use off-peak could save billions
More flexible electricity use could save the country billions of dollars. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's new report finds about 18 hundred...
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Summer scorcher: Australia experiences worst heat wave in decades
While New Zealand's been stuck under grey skies for a lot of this summer, things are heating up across the ditch. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s...
