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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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2:00

Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on EU leaders'...

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2024/07/18

European leaders met in Britain for the 4th meeting of the European political community. The meeting hopes to unite Europe in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, beyond just the nations in the EU and NATO. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge that newly elected UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, used this is as a chance to reset the country's relationship with the EU. He says this will be helpful in addressing the issues of illegal migration across the continent. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:47

Craig Rennie: Council of Trade Unions Economist on...

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2024/07/18

The number of people on a benefit has reached a new record and could keep rising, despite an uptick in sanctions. June quarter data shows 11.9% of working-age people are receiving a benefit - the highest since December 2020. It's an annual increase of 8.3%. Council of Trade Unions economist Craig Rennie told Ryan Bridge the number of people on Jobseeker will keep rising. He said unemployment is always a bad thing, as the more people working means there are more households with money in their

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3:51

Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio...

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2024/07/18

Joe Biden's under increasing pressure to stand aside as the Democratic presidential candidate as Donald Trump prepares to formally accept the Republican nomination. Sources have told the Associated Press that both Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have privately called for Biden to step aside. It comes as the US President continues to isolate with Covid. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio's former Chief of Staff Matt Terrill told Ryan Bridge Trump will address the Republican National Convention this afternoon,

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3:40

Chris Bullen: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson...

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2024/07/18

There are concerns tax cuts on heated tobacco will make the product much easier for young people to access. Customs quietly cut 50% from the excise tax at the start of the month. Customs Minister Casey Costello says it's a trial, aiming to give smokers a cheaper alternative. Health Coalition Aotearoa spokesperson Chris Bullen told Ryan Bridge it comes with a risk. He says once the price drops, a new product becomes a lot more accessible for young people with disposable incomes. LISTEN ABOVE See

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Full Show Podcast: 19 July 2024

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2024/07/18

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of July, it's the last day of the Republican National Convention - we cross live to the US and speak to Marco Rubio's former Chief of Staff. The Government has quietly cut the excise tax on heated tobacco products by 50%, Ryan gets the thoughts of Health Coalition Aotearoa’s Chris Bullen. Benefit numbers for the June quarter are in and the number of people on it is on the rise. Craig Rennie from the Council of Trade Unions

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4:23

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the drop in...

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2024/07/17

Rate cuts could arrive early as next month, banks are predicting. Inflation fell to a 3-year low yesterday, reaching 3.3% in the June Quarter. Although that falls outside of the Reserve Bank’s target band of 1-3%, banks have reacted positively to the move. ANZ have cut their three year home loans rates to 6.35% and the two year rates to 6.49%. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Ryan Bridge they’re predicting two rate cuts before Christmas: a 25 bps cut in October, and another in November. He

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3:30

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives...

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2024/07/17

Auckland Airport is being urged to be responsible with its charging of airlines. A Commerce Commission draft investigation has found the airport's planned expansion is justified, and some price increases are necessary to fund the investment. However, it found the organisation's targeted returns from airlines is around $200 million over what's reasonable. It found that travellers would most likely bear much of that cost. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O’Brien told Ryan

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2:23

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the impact of the...

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2024/07/17

A US poll finds the attempted assassination of Donald Trump has had little impact on voting intention. A Reuters poll by Ipsos shows of around 1200 voters, 43% are in favour of the Republicans and 41% intend to support the Democrats. Of all voters, 80% agreed the country was spiralling out of control. US correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge prominent Democrat Adam Schiff has written a letter asking Joe Biden to step down. He says while the assassination attempt may have taken the

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4:37

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on Tiwai...

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2024/07/17

The confirmation Tiwai Point is going to reduce its electricity usage next month isn't proving to be great news for everyone. The aluminium smelter's usage agreements means Meridian Energy can request it scale back production to meet electricity demands. But Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie told Ryan Bridge production shouldn't have to be reduced, and it's a sign the gas market needs to be revitalised. He says the country isn't in great shape, adding with declining gas

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2:18

Ryan Bridge: There should be minimum standards for...

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2024/07/17

Have you seen the story floating around about the U.S. Secret Service? After the assassination attempt on Trump, the internet's been going nuts. Not just because, how did this happen? What a monumental cock-up. Who's responsible? But also because a number of the agents trying to protect the president were women. According to Time magazine, based on video of the shooting, one of these agents looked frazzled and couldn't get her gun back into its holster. Another apparently frantically shouted

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34:16

Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2024

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2024/07/17

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of July, inflation data is out, and it's much better than expected - banks are now predicting rates cuts as early as August. Ryan speaks to ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith. Tiwai aluminium smelter has been asked to reduce their electricity output to help with hydro levels - do we need to find renewable alternatives? The Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport is charging too much, Ryan speaks to the Airline Representatives

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3:18

Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the Indian farmer...

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2024/07/16

Dozens of Indian farmers have been freed from “slave-like” working conditions in Northern Italy. The 33 workers were lured to the country with the promise of jobs and a better future. Allegedly, they were forced to work more than ten hours a day, seven days a week, their tiny wage used to pay off debts to the alleged gangmasters. Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that when the men were arrested, they had over three quarters of a million AUD on them. He said that the 33 workers

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3:19

Henry Russell: ANZ Chief Economist on today's...

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2024/07/16

Latest data due out this morning is expected to show inflation is slowing down faster than expected but will it be enough to bring down interest rates? ANZ's Henry Russell and Infometrics' Brad Olsen expect a headline rate of 3.3%, but driven by offshore factors. Russell says a lot of the decline in inflation is being driven by things like food prices, fuel and airfares and Olsen says the Reserve Bank will be more worried about "non-tradable" domestic inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:24

Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on...

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2024/07/16

There’s confidence Māori health outcomes won't be impacted by Pharmac focussing on health determinants rather than ethnicity. In a letter of expectations to Pharmac Board Chair Paula Bennett, David Seymour says he doesn't think its commitment to embedding the Treaty of Waitangi is appropriate, and it’s no longer expected. Seymour says the drug-buying agency's burnt a lot of energy doing that over recent years. Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland told Ryan Bridge he's okay with that

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3:34

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the...

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2024/07/16

The rolling out of more speed camera signs has support from the AA. Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced more than 100 signs will go up across the country, giving people the opportunity to check their speed and avoid tragic consequences. AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen told Ryan Bridge it's a positive move. He says they expect to see a reduction in tickets being dished out at high-risk sites, meaning fewer drivers exceeding the speed limit. Thomsen describes it as a long

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34:19

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2024

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2024/07/16

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of July, the Consumer Price Index is out - most banks are predicting a drop, but what does it mean for you? Ryan finds out. New expectations for our drug buying agency Pharmac, what do patient advocates think of David Seymour's letter? Speed camera warning signs are being put up across the country - are we going to see a reduction in the number of fines issued? Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every

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2:42

Ryan Bridge: Former PMs need to stay away from...

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2024/07/16

I'm not a huge fan of former PMs sticking their oar into the water of current political debates. Not only are their thoughts rooted in briefings given by officials long ago, but when attacking a sitting Prime Minister, they tend to sound a bit whingy and out-of-touch. This is the case of Helen Clark and Don Brash, who've issued a statement condemning Christopher Luxon for comments he made to the Financial Times on the sidelines of NATO in Washington D.C.. Luxon said a few things: 1. We need to

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2:37

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the growing...

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2024/07/15

Australia’s Opposition leader is edging ahead in the polls amid growing economic concerns. A national Resolve poll saw Peter Dutton eclipse Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister for the first time, backed by 36% of voters compared to Albanese’s 35%. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge support for the Coalition lifted from 36% to 38%, while Labour remains on 28%. She said that it’s the lowest level since Albanese took power at the last election in 2022. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:17

Max Whitehead: Employment Relations Expert on the new...

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2024/07/15

There's a belief the Government's new service for young job seekers is a nudge in the right direction. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's announced a new phone case management service for people on the Jobseeker Benefit, due to expand to 4000 people. 18-24-year-olds will receive monthly calls, with benefit sanctions if the person misses the call without good reason. Employment Relations expert Max Whitehead told Ryan Bridge it's important job seekers are held to account. He says it's

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4:53

Ira Spitzer: FSN Correspondent ahead of the selection...

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2024/07/15

The Republican National Convention is beginning in the United States after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump's expected to pick his running mate today. Meanwhile, a Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing the former president of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. FSN correspondent Ira Spitzer told Ryan Bridge there's a sense of excitement in Milwaukee. He says the convention will run into the later hours of the

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