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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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3:09

Kate Hawkesby: Coalition chaos

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2023/10/16

‘Jacinda was prepared to sell her grandmother”.. read the headline yesterday. A statement made by Ron Mark when interviewed about how coalition negotiations have gone in the past with NZ First. Unfortunately, he went on to say in the article that not only was she ready to sell her grandmother, but she did. Ouch. What an indictment on an already unpopular leader. But it should serve as a warning to Luxon and co as they head into the rocky, murky waters, that is the negotiation of coalition

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3:57

Peter Dunne: Former Labour MP and Political...

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2023/10/16

Labour MPs are set to realise the magnitude of their election loss today. The party is set to farewell a large number of outgoing MPs at their first caucus meeting this morning. Former Labour MP and Political Commentator, Peter Dunne, recalled what it was like in 1990 when the party had a big election loss. He says the big shock was when the new caucus met and they realised how few of them were left. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:52

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster says...

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2023/10/16

Inflation is likely to be back on the rise as motorists continue to pay more at the pump. Stats NZ will release its latest inflation figures at 10.45am. Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan expects inflation in the year to September to reach 6.2%, up from 6% in the year to June. He told Kate Hawkesby that global events and the removal of the fuel subsidy are pushing up fuel prices, but National's plans to reduce government spending could reduce inflationary pressure. Kiernan says it will

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5:20

Yasmeen Abutaleb: Washington Post Reporter on Joe...

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2023/10/16

A whirlwind trip to Israel could be on the cards for US President Joe Biden. The death toll in Israel has surpassed 1,400, while Gaza has reported more than 2,700 hundred casualties. The planned trip comes after Biden said in an interview that an Israeli occupation of Gaza would be a huge mistake. Washington Post reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb told Kate Hawkesby that it's the first time he's drawn a limit on what he'd endorse from Israel's response. She says Biden has said previously Israel has a

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4:26

Nat Keall: ASB Economist on the growing confidence in...

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2023/10/15

The number of people who expect house prices to continue to fall is dropping. The ASB Housing Confidence Survey shows 8% believe that, down from 34% last quarter. More people think now's a good time to buy but there's still a split. Aucklanders are the most confident house prices will increase. ASB economist Nathaniel Keall says it suggests the market's at a turning point. He says people still think prices will fall further and interest rates will rise, but the number is far less than even a

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2:58

Gavin Grey: European Correspondent on the increasing...

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2023/10/15

Gazans are being urged to evacuate south as Israel prepares for ground operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "demolish Hamas" after their deadly rampage through Israeli border towns. Israel has unleashed a ferocious bombing campaign on Gaza in retaliation for the attacks that killed some 1300 Israelis, mostly civilians. Gaza authorities say more than two thousand 200 people have been killed there, a quarter of them children. European Correspondent, Gavin Grey,

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3:16

Kate Hawkesby: It really got to the point of crazy

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2023/10/15

Well what a weekend. From the nail biter of a fantastic AB’s game, which, for the record, I was never in any doubt of. For those of you who were still listening to our election night coverage at midnight Saturday night you would have heard me say I picked the AB’s to win – so you know, never in any doubt from me, just saying. Just so happy for Fozzie to be honest. I feel like he deserved that. Likewise I thought the Nats deserved to win Saturday night like they did. You can’t take away from

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4:54

Nicola Willis: National Party Deputy Leader on the...

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2023/10/15

The National Party says it's keeping the special votes in mind as it starts working out how it will form government. Deputy Leader Nicola Willis says they won't be doing any negotiating via the media because they want to respect the privacy of prospective coalition partners. She told Kate Hawkesby that work is going on. Willis says they're progressing relationships with parties they want arrangements with. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Michael Corcoran: Irish Rugby Commentator ahead of...

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2023/10/12

The All Blacks have made it to the quarter-finals, facing Ireland on Sunday morning. The team for the match has officially been named, and Mark Telea is out for disciplinary reasons. Irish Rugby Commentator, Michael Corcoran, told Kate Hawkesby that it’s finals footy from here on in. He feels that whoever wins this match will go all the way to the finals. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:48

Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the UK...

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2023/10/12

A number of airlines have suspended their services out of Israel, leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded. As a result, the UK arranging special flights to get British nationals out of the country. Europe Correspondent, Vincent McAviney, told Kate Hawkesby that they are commercial flights, and as a result people will have to pay for them. But, he said, this will allow them to flee the conflict and get back to the UK. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:37

Peter Haddock: West Coast Regional Council Chairman...

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2023/10/12

A catch 22 for a West Coast town facing a daunting prospect of eventually being washed away. The Waiho River has been changing its course and rising due to sediment build up. If nothing's done, it's feared the township of Franz Josef could be gone in 20 years. The West Coast Regional Council put forward a 10-year plan to sacrifice the southern stopbanks protecting farmland and properties. Chairman Peter Haddock told Kate Hawkesby that the community has been aware of the build-up of the river

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3:13

Kate Hawkesby: Final thoughts before the election

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2023/10/12

Well this is the last time I talk to you before Saturday... although we’ll all be here Saturday night. Mike, me, Heather, and Barry, if you want to tune into ZB’s election coverage or watch it live streamed on the ZB or Herald websites, we’ll be here. Depending on how it goes if you look closely on the livestream you may see me tearing my hair out. Honestly, I’ll be glad to see the back of it. It’s been too long, too divisive, too feisty, too nasty. I think that’s all been a turn off for voters

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3:37

Jason Walls: Political Editor wraps the election...

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2023/10/12

Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon went head-to-head last night in their final debate before polling day tomorrow. Political Editor, Jason Walls, told Kate Hawkesby that he agrees with commentators who described the tone as 'cranky'. He says it was clear Hipkins' tactic was to try get under Luxon's skin which worked for the most part. Walls says he found Hipkins to be quite aggressive during the debate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:53

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Israel's war...

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2023/10/11

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way to Israel. Once there, he'll meet with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz have formed an emergency government and war cabinet. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Kate Hawkesby that they will only deal with bills and government decisions regarding the conflict. He said that it’s Israel’s latest step, and it’s predicted they’re preparing for a ground attack on Hamas. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:44

Brigette Morton: Political Commentator on the results...

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2023/10/11

A tale of two polls - but there's just one answer. Newshub-Reid Research and 1News-Verian have released their last opinion surveys before election night on Saturday. Both suggest the only viable coalition is National, paired with New Zealand First and ACT - but the margins are narrowing. Political Commentator Brigette Morton told Kate Hawkesby that the election is shaping up to be about getting the vote out. Advanced numbers are currently sitting behind what was predicted, and there’s been

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2:25

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on what...

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2023/10/11

Incoming migrants are giving the New Zealand workforce a boost. Stats NZ has revealed the year to August saw record high net-migration, with 110,000 more people moving to New Zealand than leaving. Westpac Senior Economist, Satish Ranchhod, told Kate Hawkesby that part of the reason job ads have come down is because businesses are able to find staff more easily. He said that without migrants, they had to advertise much more widely and were still unable to find the workers they needed. LISTEN

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3:27

Kate Hawkesby: Two Ws might ruin our weekend

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2023/10/11

Two Ws are potentially going to ruin our weekend: Winston and Wayne. Winston could kill all the fun Saturday night by holding the whole country to ransom and not forming a government. Wayne Barnes could ruin Sunday morning with his calls against the AB’s... we are potentially in for a rocky weekend of woe and misery leaving us all with a collective hangover Monday. The country could sink into a deep depression. More so than it already is. Yikes. I’m still aghast at how many people don’t

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4:18

Louisa Barham: Area Schools Association President on...

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2023/10/11

New research shows rural kids are less likely to gain University Entrance than urban counterparts. An Auckland University study's found rural students had a 15% lower university entrance rate, creating barriers for them to get into courses like medicine. Area Schools Association President Louisa Barham told Kate Hawkesby that it doesn't surprise her or concern her. She said that there’s a difference in pathways and curriculum between urban and rural schools, as the environment influences what

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3:19

Kate Hawkesby: How is hazing happening in 2023?

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2023/10/10

I’m just not sure how —in this day and age— we’re still doing hazing rituals at Uni initiations. I know it’s huge in America, but like all the US’s bad habits, why’s it come here? It seems particularly prevalent in Otago. So far this week we’ve heard of horrific initiations, one involving biting the legs off a live duck, I mean I can’t even believe we’re saying that in a sentence it’s so barbaric. The other one being where two students allegedly got told to strip down to their underwear only to

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4:45

Ishaan Tharoor: Washington Post Foreign Affairs...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/10/10

The death toll in the Middle East conflict continues to rise. A thousand Israeli people have died since Hamas' surprise attack, while retaliatory attacks in Gaza have killed more than 800. Up to 150 Israelis are believed to be held hostage currently, with Hamas saying it won't negotiate over them 'until the end of the battle'. US President Joe Biden will address the American people shortly about the conflict. Washington Post Foreign Affairs Columnist, Ishaan Tharoor, told Kate Hawkesby that

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