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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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Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Barber: Salvation Army Senior Policy Analyst calls for mix of immediate rent assistance and longer term efforts to get people into affo
The Salvation Army says getting housing under control is the first step towards solving deeper poverty issues. It's calling for a mix of immediate rent…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I can't help but feel government will miss the mark in today's Budget
Today’s the big day and I can’t help feeling the Government is going to miss the mark here given their obsessive focus on climate change and Māori health. Add…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK correspondent on surprise public appearance by the Queen at Paddington Station
Another surprise public appearance by the Queen - this time at Paddington Station. She's attended the opening of the Elizabeth Line, a new train line on the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr. Bryan Betty: Royal NZ College of GP's Medical Director says only about one in five people are eligible for a free flu jab
Some alarming figures out around flu jabs. Running the numbers, only around one in five people are eligible for a free one, despite the Government saying they…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJordan Tini: Tech commentator on new research finding more than a third of Kiwis no longer watch traditional television
So it seems the internet is killing the television star. New research out from Canstar shows more than a third of Kiwis no longer watch traditional television…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDan Ives: Wedbush Security managing director says Elon Musk's Twitter deal can't move forward unless Twitter proves fewer than 5 percent of
Elon Musk may be getting cold feet about buying Twitter. The Tesla CEO says the deal can't move forward unless Twitter shows public proof that fewer than 5 per…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Turns out we're not good when it comes to dating
This time yesterday I was talking about divorce – not mine, but whether or not we were collectively as a voting public slowly divorcing ourselves from this…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCherie Taylor-Patel: Principals' Federation President when autistic children have the right levels of funding and support, they're more like
New findings show autistic children are three times more likely to be stood down or suspended from school, than other students. These levels reverted back to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFinn McLaren: Singer Electrical Marketing Manager says there are issues around subsidies and supply for electric vehicle charging units
There are predictions of a few hiccups in getting more electric vehicles on our roads. The Government wants total driving cut by a fifth, and 30 percent of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Finlayson: Former Arts Minister says documentary about Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick is a misuse of taxpayers' money
New Zealand On Air has been slammed, over the awarding of 200-thousand dollars for a documentary about Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick. The project, Being Chlöe…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: It's good to hear from former MPs who actually talk a lot of sense
I’m enjoying the politicians who’ve stepped away from politics long enough to be able to look back in on it with fresh eyes and with wisdom, and then write…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeErik Zydervelt: Mevo CEO says the feeling around needing a car to get around is changing
Better investment in public transport is being seen as the key to making a congestion charge work. Plans for a charging regime are expected as part of the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Ryan Fox finishes second at Soudal Open on DP World Tour
A wayward final stretch has cost Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox a second win on the DP Tour this year, finishing in a share of second at the Soudal Open in Belgium. Fox…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Questions need to be asked how to get more people on public transport
Having lived in London I feel like something of an expert on public transport because in London it’s the only way you travel. Unless you have millions of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Finland, Sweden inch closer to seeking NATO membership
Finland's government declared a “new era” is underway as it inches closer to seeking NATO membership, hours before Sweden's governing party on Sunday backed a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Dunne: Political commentator says we're not jumping the gun in terms of reshuffling the Cabinet
A bad start to a crucial week for the Government. Jacinda Ardern is too sick with Covid to speak at today's Emissions Reduction Plan announcement and will be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTerry Taylor: NZ Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences President on petition delivered to Health Minister calling for a review of the pro
Our lab workers have had to go to Parliament for the first time in 75 years to have their voices heard, saying the industry is in crisis. The NZ Institute of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew King: Oropi School Principal hopeful government will finally replace decile system at next week's Budget
So some schools are getting fed up with the lack of progress in replacing the decile system. For years, schools have been told the decile system would be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCraig Little: Wairoa Mayor on the town getting its first adult dental service in two years, albeit a temporary solution
Wairoa hasn't had an adult dental service for two years, when the one private provider in the town closed. But a temporary solution has finally been worked…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Looks like Auckland is going through another Covid spike
I see another wave of Covid going though Auckland – which is ironic because I said to my husband the other day – it feels like there’s more Covid around us at…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePhil O'Reilly: Former Business New Zealand boss on immigration reset
The Government has laid out a raft of new changes to our immigration and border rules. Urgently needed workers will now be allowed to come through a green list…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrent Kleiss: Chief executive of NZ Pork on petition asking for imported pork to be required to meet the same welfare standards as local por
The Government is currently reviewing our pig farming practices and wants to tighten the welfare requirements for our local pork. NZ Pork has made it clear…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJoe Taylor: Better Saver founder on findings Kiwis in their 30s are likely to run out of Kiwisaver less than four years into retirement
A warning has come that kiwis in their 30's are set to run out of cash less than four years into their retirement. The findings are based on people who are…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Simon Henry's to Nadia backlash has been pathetic
There’s a lot to unpack with Simon Henry and his attempt at an apology to Nadia Lim. I don’t know if two minutes on the radio will do justice to how much there…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePooja Sundar: D&L Law Partner says we have to be concerned with people leaving the country who we haven't been able to replace
News of a full border re-opening is being met with a warm welcome. Our newsroom understands Jacinda Ardern will announce an early border opening for July…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLiz Gregory: Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust Manager says the Employment Court's decision sets a precedent for future cases
The spotlight is turning to other cases at Gloriavale which could be described as forced labour. The Employment Court has ruled three ex-residents were…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: If you were an overseas tourist, would you really come to NZ?
In another case of theory versus reality, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash is telling us we’re open as a country, but tourism groups and others will tell you –…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTania Tapsell: Rotorua District Councillor says unmanaged emergency housing facilities are causing significant social issues in Rotorua
Unmanaged emergency housing facilities are said to be causing significant social issues in Rotorua. A council committee meeting has revealed a third of family…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeShamubeel Eaqub: Sense Partners economist says we could see a wave of "zombie" businesses closing as wage subsidies end
It has been revealed nearly fifty percent of our jobs were protected by the Government’s wage subsidies at some point last year. This resulted in less people…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGraham Burke: Construction Industry Council Chair says Government's Apprenticeship Boost scheme a good start but it won't fix the skills sho
The construction industry is ageing more quickly than new people coming on board. The Government's Apprenticeship Boost scheme, which supports trades training…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Turns out I gave the Government too much credit
So just when I was giving them the benefit of the doubt, the Government showed its true colours again yesterday and went back to its head in the sand approach…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAlf Filipaina: Manukau Ward councillor says $562 million funding is a good start and looks forward to its implementation
A former community constable says the youth committing ram raids lack respect for their family units. More than $562 million has been promised over four years…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Let's hope having more cops out there actually reduces crime
Very pleased to see a crackdown on crime coming in the form of some dollars and sense from the government. The sense to finally recognise we have a major…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeWill Matthews: PSA organiser says a lot of Allied health workers could head overseas if a new offer isn't put on the table
Allied health workers say they're fed up being overworked and underpaid. They're set to begin industrial action today before a full 24-hour strike next week…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Woeful Warriors crash to defeat against 12-man Sharks
Sharks 29Warriors 10 One step forward, two big steps back for the Warriors. After their win last week, an unwanted pattern continued on Sunday, with a truly…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK correspondent says there's mounting pressure for change after Sinn Féin win at local elections
How much longer will the United Kingdom remain "united"? Sinn Féin is calling for a referendum on the reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland, following…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeQueen will miss traditional royal garden party season
Queen Elizabeth II will miss the traditional royal garden party season, where she would normally meet with hundreds of people on the grounds of her residences…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr John Bonning: Emergency medicine specialist says more resourcing is needed to reduce growing abuse against hospital staff
More staff is needed to help reduce growing violence at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department. Research in the New Zealand Medical Journal says each and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRupert Carlyon: Founder and managing director of Koura on starting the world's second carbon neutral cryptocurrency fund
How would you feel about investing your KiwiSaver in Bitcoin? A KiwiSaver scheme is launching the world's second carbon neutral cryptocurrency fund. Koura is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTony Mitchell: Bike Auckland Chair hopes newly-approved Auckland cycleway extensions will provide safety for city commuters
There are hopes newly-approved Auckland cycleway extensions will provide safety for city commuters. Plans for more than $300 million in funding was endorsed by…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Auckland CBD isn't bouncing back the way it should
I was out in Auckland city last night - which if you know me, you know is extremely rare on a weeknight for me to be out anywhere, far less the CBD. But I was…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMichael Parker: Radius Care chief says there is a perfect storm of issues within the aged care sector
Talk of the aged-care sector cannibalising itself. Survey results from 17 industry Chief Executives show more than two thirds say it's likely they'll have to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJohn Herlihy: President of the Republic of Whangamomona on town being featured on BBC, push for more tourists
A rural community on the Forgotten World Highway has received high international praise as a tourist destination. Whangamomona is probably most famous for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeHarry Nelson: Fury among pro-choice advocates as US Supreme Court prepares to overhaul abortion law
The United States is in political uproar over a leaked document from its Supreme Court, which indicates abortion rights are about to be rolled back across much…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Poto Williams is acting immaturely and naively
This Government has an image problem and that may be partially reflected in their poll result. It's the bury the head in the sand approach - 'I reject the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSteve Saunders: Robotics Founder and CEO on primary sector using automation to combat lack of workers and wage inflation
Today Stats NZ will be releasing unemployment figures for the first quarter. Economists are predicting it will fall to a new record low, just three percent. So…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBryce Edwards: Political commentator says Mallard's ban gives Peters great publicity, and potentially a launching pad for a comeback in the
It's hard to find any supporters for Trevor Mallard's move against Winston Peters. The Speaker of the House has trespassed Peters from Parliament for two…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnitra Carr: Researcher says new study has pinned down exactly how much Vitamin C is needed to maximise immune health
Researchers have pinned down exactly how much Vitamin C is needed to maximise immune health. New Otago University, Christchurch research has found for every…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: It's a rare day, but I agree with Winston Peters
It’s a rare day I find myself agreeing with Winston Peters, in fact I’d go so far as to say it’s never happened. But given the circumstances of yesterday, I’d…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeEvan Nierman: Public relations expert on Amber Heard replacing her entire PR team
Amber Heard has replaced her entire public relations team. Former husband Johnny Depp is taking her to court in a civil defamation suit. She's said to be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMadeleine Allen: Mobile mortgage manager at Kiwibank on new 'co-own' scheme
As house prices continue to climb, Kiwibank have set up an alternative to the traditional home ownership model, to help kiwis break into the housing market…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSteven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says it's risky for Jacinda Ardern to rule out introducing a wealth tax this term or next
A former National party minister says it's risky for politicians to rule things out at any stage. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out introducing a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Wealth tax chat is a fishing expedition for govt
So do we have a big backflip from the PM coming? The Heralds Political Editor Claire Trevett reminded us all yesterday of Ardern’s words regarding a wealth tax…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElliott Smith: Newstalk ZB sports reader with a weekend round-up
The Warriors were able to bounce back from last week's trouncing to the Melbourne Storm this weekend. This time against the Canberra Raiders, Shaun Johnson…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: No I don't think we should force schools to mandate masks
So term goes back today for schools, and as we enter the winter months many seem nervous about colds and flu viruses and winter bugs. But I was hoping that…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJordan Small: NZUS Council executive director says it will be interesting getting US perspectives on current issues
Major players from the Biden Administration are joining the Prime Minister and other business leaders for the US Business Summit in Auckland today. It's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK correspondent says MPs have been accused of physical assault and bullying in House of Commons
Britain's Parliamentary Speaker has ordered a major review of the work culture of the House of Commons after a series of scandals in the past month…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGreg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO says passengers from all over the globe are expected to arrive today
New Zealand is moving into the next stage of our border reopening plan. Vaccinated tourists from around 60 visa waiver countries can now come here, as long as…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Bamford: DoC Heritage and Visitors Director on figures showing 2 out of 5 visitors to DoC sites in last two years noticed damage from ot
In the last couple of years, DoC figures show three out of four kiwis visited outdoor conversation areas like campgrounds and our great walks. It's not all…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Makoare: Glen Innes Family Centre manager says young people may be led astray by an older relative or friend into crime
Families may not be the only ones to blame for a rise in youth crime. There's been a string of retail robberies. with the latest involving four children aged…