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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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4:31

Nicola Willis: National deputy leader confirms...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/24

National's deputy has confirmed the party would work with New Zealand First - if it came to it. It's understood leader Chris Luxon will confirm in a social media video today that he's willing to work with Winston Peters if necessary. It comes after weeks of questions. Nicola Willis told Tim Dower their preference is to form a two-party coalition government of National and ACT. “Realistically, if New Zealand First is to return to Parliament and we need to pick up the phone to Mr Peters to keep

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4:03

Judge Frances Eivers: Chief Children's Commissioner...

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2023/09/21

The Chief Children's Commissioner has labelled the latest review of Oranga Tamariki shocking. The latest probe into the government agency has found that there needs to be urgent change to fix major issues, including those related to staffing and capacity. Judge Frances Eivers told Francesca Rudkin that it's not good enough and our children in care deserve better. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:19

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Rupert Murdoch...

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2023/09/21

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as head of Fox and News Corp. The 92-year-old media mogul has been an influential figure in the US, UK, and Australia for decades, owning numerous tabloids, newspapers and TV channels. He's passing the baton to his son Lachlan but will remain with both companies as chairman emeritus. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Francesca Rudkin that Murdoch's age is a factor in him stepping down, with some reports of health problems in recent years. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:01

Francesca Rudkin: Insight from the minor parties debate

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2023/09/21

So on Tuesday evening I was quite excited about the first Leaders Debate. It was a funny old evening. I thought Jessica Mutch McKay did a good job moving things along but the two Chris’s energy wanned, and so did mine. It wasn’t a dynamic debate. There wasn’t actually a lot of debate. So, after a solid, but slightly disappointing Leaders Debate, I then turned my attention to the Newshub Nation Powerbrokers' Debate featuring Minor party leaders, which took place last night on Three. Surely

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2:10

Kate Hawkesby: Have our CBDs seen their best days?

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2023/09/20

I see it reported that 'the Auckland restaurateur whose close to the site of Monday’s fatal bus stop stabbing is worried “people are afraid to come out to the area to eat” after the second violent attack on innocent members of the public in Albany in months.' The other one was the axe wieldng man attacking diners back in June. But also at the the Albany bus stop, a 16-year-old told the Police that she was randomly attacked there, getting punched in the head and having her shoes stolen. And they

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3:46

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the GDP figures...

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2023/09/20

Economists are expecting the latest GDP figures to have risen in the second quarter. The numbers will be released this morning. After two drops, the country entered a technical recession in the first quarter of the year. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Kate Hawkesby that things are likely to get a bit more challenging again later on this year. He said that there’s a risk of a double dip back into some negatives. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the party's proposed...

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2023/09/20

ACT is promising a huge shake-up to the education system, aiming to hold underperforming schools to account. Its new education policy would crack down on ECE providers that don't teach children the basics. The party would increase surprise visits to early childhood providers and penalise those failing standards. Leader David Seymour told Kate Hawkesby that they need to start thinking out of the box and find new ways to make the education system work. He said that if they don’t, New Zealand runs

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4:01

Aaron Martin: Employment lawyer on Labour's migration...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/20

Labour's announced changes for migrant workers are being described as a soft cushion at the bottom of a cliff. The package includes basic financial support to help with accommodation and essential living costs. The Government also plans to remove 90-day trial periods for employers utilising the Accredited Employer Work Visa. Employment lawyer Aaron Martin told Kate Hawkesby that the changes won't be much help at all, as most migrants arrive with no job. He says the 90-day trial period isn't

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2:40

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the BBC's internal...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/19

Amid the recent allegations against Russell Brand, the BBC has announced an internal review of the comedian's time with them. Brand hosted a series of programs on BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 between 2006 and 2008 as well as being a guest on other shows, overlapping with the period of time the allegations fall within. The BBC has now removed programming featuring Brand from their streaming services, saying it now “falls below public expectation.” UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate Hawkesby that the

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2:40

Shae Ronald: Youthline CEO on extreme weather and...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/19

The events of the past few years are having a major impact on young kiwis. Extreme weather and economic uncertainty have become a source of concern and anxiety for young people, with social media and vaping being other common stressors. Youthline’s ‘State of the Generation’ report found that a quarter of those surveyed had been impacted by extreme weather events, and half of that group’s mental health suffered as a result. Youthline CEO, Shae Ronald, told Kate Hawkesby that there is a range of

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4:28

Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Prime Minister and Labour MP...

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2023/09/19

Labour says it's taking a long-term approach to reducing youth crime. In Auckland, a 16-year-old boy has been charged over Monday's fatal bus station attack, the victim's family revealing he was a 24-year-old alleged 501 deportee from Australia. And in Christchurch, an 18-year-old learner driver is facing charges over Sunday's fatal Rangiora crash, with new figures revealing Canterbury has been facing a sharp rise in serious boy racer incidents. Labour's Carmel Sepuloni told Kate Hawkesby that

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2:47

Kate Hawkesby: How over the violence are you?

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2023/09/19

How over all the violence are we right now? I can’t tell you how over it I am. I’m sure you are too. It’s actually getting ridiculous and what I’m worried about now is that not even a change of government is going to stop it. A stabbing murder at an Albany bus stop in Auckland Monday, another knife incident 30 minutes later in Auckland’s Waterview, the next day, Tuesday, a person taken into custody after a knife found Kepa Road, in Auckland’s Orakei. That same day a shooting at a Rotorua

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4:59

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/19

Some are picking Chris Luxon as narrowly taking the crown in last night's leaders’ debate. The National Party Leader went head to head with Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins in the first of three debates ahead of the election. Newstalk ZB Political Editor, Jason Walls, told Kate Hawkesby who he thought came out on top. He says Luxon was more passionate and had a better plan on law and order, whereas he believes Hipkins couldn't defend the Government's record on that issue. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:20

Peter Dunne: Former MP and political commentator on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/18

A former MP has some advice for both candidates in tonight’s leaders’ debate. Labour's Chris Hipkins will face off against National’s Chris Luxon on TVNZ. Peter Dunne mastered the crowd reactor tool the Worm during TV debates in the 2000s, and says Hipkins should control his words to avoid seeming snide. But, he told Kate Hawkesby, there are traps for Luxon too. He says Luxon needs to avoid management language and really connect with people. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:05

Kate Hawkesby: Are the Chrises ready to face the heat?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/18

David Seymour said yesterday that the media can’t be trusted to fairly carry ACT’s message. Based on the texts we got yesterday from people who attended the ACT launch rally, there may be some truth in that. In general, I don’t think we’re being well served by election coverage at the moment... but from all sides. The annoying disruptors, the shadow boxing politicians, the agenda driven clickbait media who proclaim not to have any agenda at all. Give it up, we can see your agenda, it’s plain as

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3:23

Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ CEO on the ABC...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/18

New Zealand is making a comeback on the world hospo map as new overseas arrivals drive up demand. ABC Business Sales says enquiries from potential hospo owners is nearly twice that compared to 2019. It shows that's due to migrants filling staff and ownership shortages. Hospitality NZ CEO Steve Armitage told Kate Hawkesby that the country is viewed overseas as a safe place to do business, and customers here love to have cuisine experiences from around the world. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:13

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/18

Labour's latest energy package is copping flack from some of those in the sector. It includes a rebate of up to $4000 for installing solar panels and will provide $20 million for community energy projects. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie told Kate Hawkesby that its not the right move. He says they should lay off picking winners in the energy sector and rely on the emission trading scheme and the sense of consumers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:04

Jennifer Mills: Employment lawyer says she's unsure...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/17

Labour's made a suite of announcements targeting women. The party's released its first women's manifesto promising improved endometriosis care and extended breast cancer screening. It'd also introduce gender pay gap reporting and establish an innovation and entrepreneurship scholarship programme for low to middle-income women. Employment lawyer Jennifer Mills told Kate Hawkesby New Zealand rates well on gender equality, but there is pay inequality. “I’m not sure that frankly an

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3:13

Kate Hawkesby: What a weekend for sport!

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/17

Wasn’t the Warriors game just the much-needed boost we all needed? Amazing scenes on Saturday night, a wild home crowd, as raucous as any I’ve seen. I mean that was ebullient and electric – how awesome to have been there for those who were. I was so thrilled for Shaun Johnson – a last-minute bounce back from injury and what a superb performance he gave right up until his final minutes on the field, which was a lot longer than I think any of us anticipated. One reporter described it as a

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5:35

Nicola Willis: National deputy leader wraps fiscal...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/17

As policies fly about here and there in these last 4 weeks heading into the election, Labour's deputy prime minister and National's deputy leader will join once a week to gain insight into all things party-related. National’s Nicola Willis joined Kate Hawkesby to discuss any fiscal plans, Act vowing to end co-governance and Labour supposedly turning down proposals to stop gang funding. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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