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EARLY EDITION WITH RYAN BRIDGE
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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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Negotiations likely as NZ braces for Trump's tariffs
New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced. The US Business Summit is taking place in Auckland,...
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Range of solutions needed as councils grapple with rising rates
Councils are putting a range of ideas on the table to raise revenue, as they push back against the idea of a cap on rates rises. Rates shot up by an average of...
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Ryan Bridge: I trust police to make the call around regular arming
Almost 70% of cops want to be armed, and I say who the hell are we to get in their way? The new Commissioner has come in, and he's been more gung ho on this idea...
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Ukraine claims Russia used intercontinental missile in attack
Ukraine is claiming Russia's launched a missile with greater range into one of its cities. It's claiming an intercontinental ballistic missile has been used, but...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 22 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 22nd of November, the US Business Summit is on in Auckland today, and Donald Trump's second term...
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JD Vance seeks to bolster support for Trump's cabinet picks
JD Vance is facing a tricky task on Capitol Hill. The vice president-elect has arrived at the Capitol to shore up support for Trump’s controversial cabinet picks. He’ll...
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Police hope gang patch ban will help reduce overall crime
Police hope an increased focus on gang activity will pay dividends. The gang patch ban has been in force since midnight. Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham...
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NZTA's "very prescriptive" system potentially to blame for 'excessive' spending
There's little doubt there's unnecessary spend at the Transport Agency. The Transport Minister's called NZTA's costs eye-watering and excessive, after revealing...
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Industrial manufactures to be hit harder by rising electricity bills
Households and businesses are set to face higher electricity bills. The Commerce Commission estimates the average household's monthly electricity bill will rise...
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Ryan Bridge: Is the patch ban going to solve the underlaying causes of gang crime?
Everyone hates gangs. Unless you're in them, you hate them because they intimidate, they cause misery, they beat their wives, they do all sorts of awful things. But...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of November, gang patches are now banned in public. Are police ready to enforce the new...
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Ryan Bridge: The hīkoi was a good example of democracy working
Democracy is a delicate and fragile thing, and yesterday's protest was a good example of it working. People oppose something, they protest peacefully, respectfully,...
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Desert Rd closure finds support from freight carriers
Freight carriers agree upcoming State Highway 1 repairs are necessary. The Desert Road in the Central North Island is shutting to traffic between Tūrangi and Waiouru...
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Increasing concern in Europe after possible Russian sabotage
Many European countries are accusing Russia of sabotage after the cutting of two communication cables under the Baltic Sea. One of the cables links Finland and...
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Should Parliament leave space for haka when introducing controversial bills?
There are calls for Parliament's Speaker to dish out harsher punishments for things like Te Pati Māori's haka in the House. Speaker Gerry Brownlee's confirmed...
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Russia likely to play waiting game after Ukraine's long range missile attack
Ukraine has fired its first set of US-supplied long range missile at a target inside Russian territory, just a day after the US granted permission for their use....
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of November, there are calls in Parliament for harsher penalties for MPs following last...
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Govt appoints 'scam busting' minister to coordinate efforts
The Government's appointed a scam-busting minister to coordinate combatting con-artists. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has been named as...
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'Treat it like a stadium event': Hīkoi could be an economic boon for Wellington
Flags are already waving and music playing at Parliament ahead of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti arriving there later today. Hīkoi participants are gathering at Waitangi...
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Retailers bolstered by drop in number of 'soul crushing' ram raids
New crime figures are a mixed bag for retailers. Data released by the Police Minister shows a 61% drop in ram raids in the first nine months of the year, compared...
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Ryan Bridge: Can we please stop with the gym grunting
Do you know what really grinds my gears when I go to the gym? What I've noticed is, you know when you watch tennis, and you hear them grunt when they're playing?...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 19th of November, it's a big day in the capital with the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti arriving at Parliament....
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Ryan Bridge: New Zealand's fight against the big tech companies
By the end of those 8 shortened two-minute rounds in the ring with Mike Tyson, I just felt bad for the 58 year old. What on earth was he doing there in the first...
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"Staffing remains fragile": Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on $85 million spending increase by Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand spent $85 million more on contractors and consultants in this financial year, compared to last. The health agency is putting the increase down...
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Poland scrambles airforce as Russian drones tease border
Poland scrambled its air force due to the “massive” Russian attack on Ukraine. UK & Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ryan Bridge strike missile and drone...
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Fatigue and baffling decisions keep All Blacks one point short
The All Blacks suffered their third straight loss to France, as fatigue and officials took hold in the second half. The first half started with momentum and confidence,...
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Prime Minister's invitation to China evidence of successful meeting at APEC
The APEC Summit has wrapped up in Peru. Leaders from 21 economies bordering the Pacific met for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to discuss strategies...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 18th of November. Health New Zealand has spent $85 million extra in the past financial year...
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Digging deeper could be the solution to NZ's energy issues
The Government is exploring a potential game-changer for securing future energy supply. Up to $60 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund has been ring-fenced...
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Increased security and an empty stadium: Tensions high as France faces Israel in football clash
Paris authorities are taking no chances with this morning's French football international against Israel at Stade de France. The game comes just days after violence...
