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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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Businesses delighted by new Auckland CBD police station
Businesses say the new Central Auckland Police base is a positive step towards improving the city's safety. The new Federal Street station will be close to Aotea...
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Healthcare pressures see patients bumped off medical waitlists
Some patients in need of hospital treatment aren't even making it to the waitlist. A letter obtained by RNZ reveals some referrals from an orthopaedic clinic are...
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"Floundering in the dark": NCEA criticised for lack of 'coherent curriculum'
The Education Review Office is recommending NCEA Level 1 be reformed. Its review found it's not a fair or reliable measure of knowledge and skills, and around...
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Ryan Bridge: The new Auckland police station won't magically solve all of our problems
Don't get me wrong, a new police station in central Auckland is good news, as were recent stats showing crime in the city is way down, but where are all the wackos...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2024
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of November, The Education Review Office says NCEA Level 1 is not a fair or reliable measure,...
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Three people killed as Storm Bert continues to lash UK, 70 flood warnings in south Wales
Deadly Storm Bert is continuing to lash parts of the UK. Snow's fallen across Scotland and parts of northern and central England -- and heavy rain's hit southern...
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Max Verstappen wins fourth consecutive F1 title, All Blacks beat Italy 29-11
Max Verstappen has hit the jackpot in Las Vegas with his fourth consecutive Formula 1 Driver’s Championship, but Liam Lawson left Sin City empty-handed after finishing...
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Ryan Bridge: A few questions about the plastic bag ban
Remember the excitement, the pride at being first, the proclamations of cleaning up our world and making it better for tomorrow. I'm talking about the single plastic...
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Vaping rates dropping among younger students, but older students on the rise
Vaping rates are dropping across younger school students, but it's on the rise among senior students. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation survey finds 12 percent...
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Airports Association: Gangs trafficking drugs from smaller centres a regularly raised concern
Gangs are taking advantage of relaxed regional airport security screenings. Stuff reports they're travelling between New Zealand's smaller centres to traffic drugs...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2024
Morning! Early Edition podcast blurb and editorial from the show this morning below. On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 25th...
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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...
