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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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1:57

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the re-opening of...

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2023/10/18

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin may be re-charged over the shooting of his colleague on the movie set Rust. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed during rehearsal in 2021, after the gun Baldwin was handling went off. US correspondent Mitch McCann told Kate Hawkesby that special prosecutors dropped the involuntary manslaughter charges five months ago, because the gun might have been modified and malfunctioned. He says since then, they've reportedly received new analysis of the weapon, which

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4:04

Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment Managing Director on...

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2023/10/18

AA’s view is that the employment market has tipped back in favour of employers. Seek data shows the number of job ads fell 2% in September. Frog Recruitment Managing Director Shannon Barlow says workers are better off than pre-covid, with wage increases coming through and more flexible working conditions. She told Kate Hawkesby that now with fewer jobs around, employees may be less choosy. Barlow says they may not push as hard for more benefits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:58

Vaughn Davis: Social Media Commentator on X's 'Not A...

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2023/10/18

A social media expert says imposing a fee on users to verify their accounts is a smart move. In a bid to combat bots and scammers, X —formally Twitter— is creating a $1 annual fee for new, unverified users, starting with New Zealand and the Philippines. Social media commentator Vaughn Davis told Kate Hawkesby that it means credit card companies will have to verify who's real and who's not. He says requiring someone to pay just one dollar, the burden will be on the bank to figure out who's real

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3:02

Kate Hawkesby: We needed some light relief, didn't we?

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2023/10/17

Two things that have come to light out of the weekend that I think shed a real insight into how shallow we are as a country. And don't worry I include myself in this, I’m as shallow as the best of them, and in fact I was front row for both of these sideshows. One, whose Toni? And two, Luxon’s wife’s arms. I mean when Chippy said he wanted to thank a new special person in his life and then went on to announce a new partner by the name of Toni, I almost fell off my chair. Mic drop moment. Was

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4:34

Robert Patman: Otago University International...

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2023/10/17

US President Joe Biden will head to Israel tomorrow, hoping to prevent a regional war. Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman told Kate Hawkesby that Biden is taking a calculated risk should the conflict escalate. He says the purpose of Biden's visit is to express solidarity with Israel and open up a humanitarian corridor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the suspected...

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2023/10/17

Security has been ramped up in parts of Europe after a suspected terror attack in Belgium. Two Swedish football fans were shot dead near the stadium hosting a Euro 2024 qualifying match. The Tunisian man who claimed responsibility has been killed by authorities in a Brussels Cafe. He'd identified himself as a member of the Islamic State. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate Hawkesby that those hosting games are staying on high alert. He says security has been tightened for the England-Italy

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3:57

Max Whitehead: Small Business Voice NZ CEO says...

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2023/10/17

A small business advocate says companies are still feeling the pinch despite lowering inflation. The inflation rate in the year to September was 5.6%, lower than the 6% in the year to June. Small Business Voice NZ Chief Executive Max Whitehead says while he's optimistic for the future, that lower rate isn't being reflected in many's experience. He told Kate Hawkesby that there isn't the confidence at the moment for businesses to reinvest in themselves. Whitehead says they're reluctant to put

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3:05

Tony Williams: Driving Safety Instructor on the new...

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2023/10/17

There are hopes that the new speed cameras being installed in Auckland will change driver behaviour. They measure the average speed a vehicle travels between two cameras and will only ticket drivers if the average speed between them is over the limit. Research shows they can reduce road injuries or fatalities by more than 50%. Driving safety instructor Tony Williams told Kate Hawkesby that the sophisticated cameras are likely to have an astronomical cost. The cameras are being installed at

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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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