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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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Kiwis concerned tobacco industry's influencing government policy, survey reveals
Most New Zealanders think the tobacco industry is influencing government policy. A Talbot Mills survey —commissioned by public health group Health Coalition Aotearoa—...
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NZ, European stances on immigration not comparable, economist says
An economist says New Zealand is different from Europe and our views on immigration aren't the same. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has used a pre-Budget speech...
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China's 'playing the adult in the room' in talks with Trump, foreign policy analyst says
There's a belief China has the upper hand in the highly anticipated talks with the United States. Trump's in Beijing, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 14th of May 2026, Trump’s touched down in Beijing ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping, US Intelligence,...
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Ryan Bridge: Wellington's endless spending on pen-pushers and reviews
You can't escape bureaucrats in Wellington; it's an occupational hazard. Despite the bad press they get, they're not all useless. But it depends on how you use them,...
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What is included in Australia's ambitious Budget?
The Australian Government has unveiled its Budget, with the Iran war continuing to loom large. Gross debt is expected to hit $1 trillion for the first time this...
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"Important relationship": Farmers frustrated by US investigation into lamb imports
Federated Farmers says New Zealand's sheep meat exports to the US are a win-win for both countries. Trade Minister Todd McClay has revealed he expects the US Government...
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Cotality data shows almost 9 in 10 properties sold for a profit
A changing property market could start shifting landlord trends. Fresh March quarter data from property information firm Cotality shows almost nine in ten residential...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, Jim Chalmers 4th Australian Federal Budget is out, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold shares his...
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Ryan Bridge: Jim Chalmers' Budget is hardly a recipe for affordable housing
Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. That's basically the message to anyone worried about a capital gains tax in New Zealand. In Canberra last night Jim Chalmers'...
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"No clear challenger": Starmer seems safe despite calls for resignation
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer may survive in the job, for now. More than 60 Labour MPs are now publicly calling on the Labour leader to resign or set...
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First-home buyers seeking family assistance as renters struggle to save
Many first-home buyers are still turning to family for financial assistance to get on the property ladder. A new survey —commissioned by insurance company OneChoice—...
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Kapa-Kingi's split from Te Pāti Māori could be good for Labour, lawyer says
An election law expert says it could work in Labour's favour for it to not win many Māori electorate seats. Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 12th of May 2026, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will run as an independent under the banner of Te Tai Tokerau,...
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Ryan Bridge: The real message in the Government's updated fuel plan
The most interesting thing about the fuel ration plan has nothing to do with fuel rationing. Read the Q&A script the Minister's office provided and you quickly...
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Police warn they can't compete with pay packages being offered across the ditch
Labour says a mix of push and pull factors are responsible for Australia poaching New Zealand cops. 1News reports 144 New Zealand police officers left for Australia...
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Ryan Bridge: NZ's isolation is a blessing and a curse
It'd be easy to draw comparisons and parallels between our upcoming election and the local and federal upsets in Australia and the UK at the weekend. But New Zealand...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 11th of May 2026, Police are admitting they just can’t compete with the money on offered across the...
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NZ risks hitting a 'fiscal cliff' unless Super changes are made - economist
An economist says a new OECD report says what most people already know about the pension age. Its latest Economic Survey warns if current policy settings continue,...
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"Long overdue": Conservation law shakeup set to bolster tourism jobs
Tourism operators are gearing up as the Government moves to overhaul conservation law. Its newly announced bill would speed up concessions and give more clarity...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 8th of May 2026, a new OECD report's calling for the age of eligibility for NZ super to rise, Informetrics...
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"Continuous cycle": CRL costs highlight ongoing issue with infrastructure planning
City Rail Link cost concerns have uncovered a reoccurring issue with New Zealand infrastructure projects. The project's former boss Sean Sweeney has claimed the...
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Ryan Bridge: The OECD's report needs to be taken with a grain of salt
It's somewhat ironic the latest lecture we're getting from an office of global boffins is headquartered in Paris. No offence to the French, but they're screaming...
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"Well and truly outdated": ACT welcomes BSA's demise
ACT's welcoming the death of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, but wants the Government to move quickly. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announced...
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"We've got bigger problems": Lawyer says Govt's citizenship test wastes taxpayer money
The Government's plans to introduce a citizenship test is being labelled as a waste of taxpayer money. Applicants would have to answer 20 questions on our history,...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, unemployment’s slightly dipped to 5.3%, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares his thoughts. The...
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Unemployment expected to remain 'fairly flat' after slipping to 5.3%
A major bank believes unemployment will remain fairly flat this year, rather than anything catastrophic. The national rate dipped slightly to 5.3% in the first three...
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Ryan Bridge: The Nats stand a chance this election
The Coalition is failing on two numbers that matter most to us voters. Inflation is up over 3% - not as bad as the Aussies but not helped by Trump. But wage growth...
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Secure housing key to reducing reoffending, Salvation Army report finds
A Salvation Army report finds secure housing is a key to reducing reoffending. The first of six reports into prisoner reintegration into the community suggests...
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"We should do it ourselves": Tauranga Mayor eager to take on Govt's amalgamation ultimatum
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale's accepted the Government's three-month challenge in order to control the region's local government destiny. Councils have been given...
