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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.

2025 Newstalk ZB
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  • Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the Sydney kebab shop shooting
    Jun 16 2025

    Three people have been injured in a shooting in a Sydney kebab shop.

    According to NSW Police, two masked gunmen walked into the shop, firing eight shots in total, before leaving the scene in a black BMW with a cloned licence plate.

    A 50 year old woman was shot twice in the torso, a 26 year old man was shot in the arm and shoulder, and another man of unknown age was shot in the face.

    Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge that according to police, one of the victims has had two previous attempts on his life.

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    3 mins
  • Julia Macdonald: Asia New Zealand Foundation Research and Engagement Director on more Kiwis seeing China as a threat
    Jun 16 2025

    A new poll shows more Kiwis see China as a threat, but experts say a good economic relationship is vital.

    The Asia New Zealand Foundation surveyed 2,300 locals between November and December, and again in March.

    Results show the number of people concerned about China rose from 28% to 40% over four months.

    Research and Engagement Director Julia Macdonald says New Zealanders can appreciate the need for a good economic relationship.

    She told Ryan Bridge that China has been at the top of the list of most significant countries for New Zealand’s future for a number of years, and Kiwis understand the need to continue to engage China.

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  • Gregg Carlstrom: Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel and Iran
    Jun 16 2025

    It's thought that as long as the United States doesn't get involved, the Iran and Israel conflict should stay contained.

    Tension continues to escalate between the two countries as air strikes continue to fire.

    Speculation around a ceasefire is being discussed with US President Donald Trump encouraging the nations to talk before it’s too late.

    Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom told Ryan Bridge Israel has been planning this war for years, and isn't willing to stop after a few days.

    He says the Iranians are willing to talk about a mutual ceasefire but doesn't think Israel or the United States are at a point where they would push for that.

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    3 mins

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