• 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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  • Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2025
    Jun 16 2025

    On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Tuesday 17th of June, conflict continues between Iran and Israel, Middle East Correspondent Gregg Carlstrom has the latest on an Iranian TV studio struck by an Israeli airstrike.

    A new survey from the Asia New Zealand Foundation shows our trust in China is slipping, Director of research and engagement, Dr Julia Macdonald tells Ryan Bridge what it means for our relationship with China.

    Disposable vapes are out from today, Action for Smokefree 2025 Director, Ben Youdan shares his thoughts on how big of a difference it will make.

    Plus Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on what will the Australian Prime Minister and Trump will discuss in their first face to face meeting in Canada.

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  • Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree Director on crack down on disposable vapes starts today
    Jun 16 2025

    Smokefree advocates are hoping a new vaping crackdown coming in today, doesn't deter smokers trying to quit.

    The new rules include stricter advertising restrictions for vape retailers and a ban on disposable vapes.

    It's an effort to clamp down on youth vaping, with around 10 percent of teenagers currently regular vapers.

    Action for Smokefree Director Ben Youdan told Ryan Bridge it's about striking the right balance.

    He says just leaving products cheaper than smoking but not too cheap for young people, is important.

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  • Ryan Bridge: Reviving the economy when it's been a sick patient for a long time
    Jun 16 2025

    If growth is the game we're in then the Reserve Bank should keep cutting interest rates.

    The problem growth is not the game their in.

    They're in the business of taming inflation - and that's about it.

    The government ditched the dual mandate - introduced by the last lot - that saw Adrian and co. also focus on keeping people in jobs.

    Maximum sustainable employment.

    That's now gone and inflation's in the band.

    So the bank is going to take things slow. Ease the next few cuts over a longer period of time out of fear they'll overcook it again.

    They'll be thinking about Trump's tariffs and the fear of price hikes - even though these haven't materialised - even in the data out of the States - as yet.

    They'll be worried about the Middle East and the price of oil.

    It's an imported cost and it's in everything - not just our cars, but transport of goods, production... you name.

    Directly and indirectly is contributes up to 30% of our inflation when the price is high - like when somebody's dropping bombs in the Middle East.

    But that wouldn't be my main concern if I was setting monetary policy.

    Sure we'll get a solid growth number of around 0.7% for Q1 on Thursday.... but there've been a couple of signs this week of things being a bit shaky in Q2 - the one we're in now.

    Yesterday it was Mayday call from the services sector - going backwards for the month, again. This time, a bigger drop than last. And again, way out of whack with our trading partners.

    Our golden dairy run will continue but there are signs production will be up this year nb last which could affect price.

    Cutting rates sooner and faster would help avoid any surgical complications as we revive the economy - which as been a very sick patient for a very long time.

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  • Alastair Crozy: Director of the New Zealand China Council discusses new visa changes for Chinese tourists
    Jun 15 2025

    Director of the New Zealand China Council Alastair Crozy joins Ryan Bridge to discuss a new visa for Chinese tourists.

    The change will allow Chinese tourists visiting Australia to enterNew Zealand with their Australian visa. Crozy says that this change has already increased searches for “New Zealand travel” on Chinese tourism websites like CTrip.

    This change comes ahead of Prime Minister Luxon’s visit to China where he will meet President Xi Jingping in a face-to-face meeting.

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  • Gavin Grey: Nations respond to rapidly escalating situation between Israel and Iran
    Jun 15 2025

    More nations are responding to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

    The two countries are continuing to exchange air assaults, after Israel's initial attack on Friday and Iran launched waves of missiles, in response.

    UK and Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge Iran believes any support of Israel from the West, makes assets from those countries fair game.

    He says Britons are being advised against travelling to Israel, as the UK says it's unable to keep them safe in this fast-moving situation.

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    3 mins