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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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5:09

Sally MacKay: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson...

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2024/08/07

It seems like it's virtually impossible for families on a benefit to afford healthy food. Research shows two-children families receiving financial assistance would be 200-dollars short if they bought low-cost nutritional kai. Health Coalition Aotearoa spokesperson Sally Mackay told Ryan Bridge it's clear low-income families are doing it tough, with drastic increases in food parcel demands. She says they're most concerned about the impacts on children's learning when they arrive to school hungry.

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1:39

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the first joint...

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2024/08/07

There’s a belief the US Democrats have a renewed sense of momentum and energy in the lead up to the Presidential election. It follows Democratic nominee Kamala Harris confirming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge thousands of supporters have packed out a Philadelphia auditorium to hear from the pair jointly for the first time. He says those in the crowd described the atmosphere as electric and compared it to Barack Obama's 2008

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3:17

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police Spokesperson calls...

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2024/08/07

Labour's police spokesperson is calling out the Police Minister for refusing her request to meet with an Auckland police inspector. Ginny Andersen asked to visit the Albany police station, but Mark Mitchell's office said no. In a statement, Mitchell says he cannot support a generic request to visit a station, with no context, with a week’s notice. Andersen told Ryan Bridge she followed what she considers a well-established practice, which Mitchell himself has followed before. She says she

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2:35

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

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2024/08/07

There's been an increase in businesses asking for advice around redundancy and resizing is being seen by the Employers and Manufacturers Association. Stats NZ figures show the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in the June quarter, up from 4.4% the previous. It's one factor the Reserve Bank considers when weighing up whether to cut the Official Cash Rate. The EMA's Alan McDonald told Ryan Bridge businesses are asking them the right way to downsize because they don't have the work for employees. He

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29:19

Full Show Podcast: 8 August 2024

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2024/08/07

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 8th of August, the number of people who lost their jobs in the June quarter are up. Ryan speaks to the Employers and Manufacturers Association to see how businesses are feeling on the ground. A dispute between Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Anderson - why won't National let Labour visit an Auckland police station? Ginny Anderson joins the show. The cost of groceries has risen at

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3:31

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director...

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2024/08/06

There are calls for the Government to reconsider privacy laws when it comes to retail crime. The Motor Trade Association is asking for bold changes after a rise in smash-and-grabs and drive off fuel theft. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge retailers should be allowed to publish CCTV video of thieves on social media to deter the crime. He says currently it's against the law, and thieves are hiding behind it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:47

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of today's...

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2024/08/06

The Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on this morning's employment data as it mulls over next week's Official Cash Rate decision. Most economists expect the unemployment rate will rise. But they're now divided on whether the central bank will cut the OCR next week, next month, or in November. ASB senior economist Mark Smith told Ryan Bridge this morning's data should give them a steer on how inflation is tracking. He says as the unemployment rate rises and wage growth slows, inflation is

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2:58

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the conflict between...

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2024/08/06

The UK Prime Minister is in a war of words with Elon Musk as far-right protests continue across the country. Almost 400 people have been arrested following last week's stabbings at a dance class that killed three girls and left several wounded. The tech billionaire posted on his social media platform X saying civil war is inevitable, to which the Prime Minister's spokesperson says there's no justification for the comments. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that Elon Musk has continued

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2:17

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland's Smith &...

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2024/08/06

Smith and Caughey's has found a way to stay afloat. The long-running Auckland department store has revealed new measures to remain open, despite announcing a closure in May. It plans to reduce staff and pull back its operations to the Queen Street ground level store and online offering only. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck says it's a real sign of confidence in the future of Auckland's city centre. She says the area is evolving as we speak, and it will help people to see the

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3:20

Ryan Bridge: Electricity Crisis - It feels like we're...

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2024/08/06

The power was cut to my place last night. Don't worry, it was expected. It was a maintenance thing from one in the morning or midnight through till 5 a.m. The heating was off, it was chilly. I think it was six degrees in Auckland last night, not as bad as your zero in Christchurch, granted. But boy, does it make you think how important electricity is. You don't know what you've got till it's gone, you wake up, you know, freezing, you've got a cold foot hanging out the bed, you're fumbling around

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34:18

Full Show Podcast: 7 August 2024

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2024/08/06

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of August 2024, labour market data is out today. All of our major banks are expecting a rise, but by how much? ASB's Mark Smith joins Ryan. The Motor Trade Association thinks they have a plan to help the Government to reduce retail crime - but are they asking for too much? Ryan speaks to First Retail Group. Iconic Kiwi brand Smith and Caughey's has backtracked on its plan to shut down all operations next year, what does its

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5:50

Allan Lichtman: Presidential Historian on the US...

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2024/08/05

The US Presidential Election is less than 100 days away. Kamala Harris is expected to announce her pick for Vice President today ahead of their first public appearance together in Pennsylvania tomorrow. Presidential Historian Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted almost every US Election since the 1980s through a process called ‘The 13 Keys to the White House’. He told Ryan Bridge that while he hasn’t made a final prediction yet, a lot would have to go wrong for the Democrats to lose the

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2:32

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the...

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2024/08/05

A lift in the terror threat level in Australia is in response to an increase in extremism, fuelled by conspiracy theories and anti-authority ideologies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the level is lifting from ‘possible’ to ‘probable’ - meaning there's now a greater than 50% chance of an onshore attack in the next twelve months. Australian correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge the Prime Minister is adamant there's no intelligence of an imminent attack, but there is a need for

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2:11

Ryan Bridge: We're teetering on the edge of an...

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2024/08/05

U.S. stock markets had a bit of a panic attack overnight, I think that's the best way to describe it. Investors have been selling off, especially in tech stocks. The U.S. job data that came out on Friday seems to have freaked the horses. Losses are being clawed back slightly this morning, but everyone is on edge. Why? Well, it's the largest economy in the world. It affects us all, and it feels like we're all sort of teetering on the edge of an economic cliff at the moment. We're all at the mercy

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3:57

Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Researcher on the...

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2024/08/05

An education expert says we should be worried about low maths results. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed data which he says shows that four out of five Year 8 students aren't at the expected level. He's bringing forward a new math curriculum to Term 1 next year, assessing twice yearly, and a $20 million boost for teachers' professional development. New Zealand Initiative researcher Michael Johnston told Ryan Bridge it's likely things have been like this for some time. He says the

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2:50

Faye McCann: First Union Spokesperson on the...

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2024/08/05

Ambulance workers say the call to strike boils down to ensuring their voices are heard. 2,500 members from First Union and the Ambulance Association have voted on industrial action. Labour will be withdrawn for four hours across two days —August 20 and 24— amid calls for the Government to fulfil an election promise to renegotiate funding. First Union spokesperson Faye McCann told Ryan Bridge 95% of its members voted to strike. She says it's unfortunate and not the ideal situation. The

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36:57

Full Show Podcast: 6 August 2024

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2024/08/05

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th August 2024, more changes are on the way for our education system, but what's the thinking behind the policy decisions? NZ Initiative's Dr Michael Johnston joins Ryan to discuss. The U.S. Presidential Election is less than 100 days out, and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by tomorrow. Ryan speaks to Allan Lichtman who has correctly predicted almost every election since 1982. St John

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34:14

Full Show Podcast: 5 August 2024

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2024/08/04

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of August - the Government has unveiled their maths action plan, a new curriculum for primary and intermediate school students from next year. Ryan speaks to a principal about the changes. Kidscan have the longest waitlist in their 19-year history. Chief Executive Julie Chapman is on the show. It's been another busy weekend in Paris - Andrew Alderson has the latest in weekend sport. Violence is continuing in the UK after the

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3:48

Martyn Weatherill: Laingholm Primary School doubtful...

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2024/08/04

An Auckland principal isn't hopeful a new maths action plan will address the root problem. The Government is bringing forward a new curriculum to Term 1 next year, assessing twice yearly and establishing a $20 million boost for teachers' professional development. Laingholm Primary School principal Martyn Weatherill believes this isn't going to fix decades of under-funding. "Political interference in the teaching practice has caused the problem. Now politicians are saying political interference in

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3:26

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the rioting sweeping...

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2024/08/04

There's calls for the army to be deployed in the UK, where violent demonstrations are escalating for a seventh day. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has labelled the outbreaks as 'far-right thuggery'. They've continued to escalate since last week's stabbing rampage at a dance class left three children dead and several injured. This morning, 10 police officers have been injured trying to stop a group storming a Rotherham hotel housing asylum seekers. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says politicians from all

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