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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 BridgePeter Bentley: Rotorua Lakes councillor Peter Bentley resigns during fiery exchange with mayor Steve Chadwick
Rotorua councillors have been left shocked after one of their own suddenly quit in a fiery exchange with mayor Steve Chadwick. Peter Bentley resigned…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRoman Travers: The grass isn't always greener on the other side
The global pandemic has made many people who are able to look elsewhere for the promised land; some cornucopia; a veritable Garden of Eden with grass that is a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Francis: US correspondent as Dr Fauci says US in 'a different moment' but pandemic not over
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday the coronavirus is under better control in the United States. but the pandemic isn't over — and the challenge is how to keep…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDougal Sutherland: Clinical psychologist says young people should being encouraged to take baby steps when socialising again
Young people are being encouraged to take baby steps when socialising again. The Graeme Dingle Foundation has found 14 to 24 year-olds doing its programmes are…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKaren Billings-Jensen: CEO of Age Concern on government trying to get older workers to stay in the workforce
The Government is trying to get more older workers to stay in the workforce and not retire. They say they have an employment action plan to try and achieve…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCharlotte Bellis: Journalist who initially couldn't get home from Afghanistan due to MIQ while pregnant says it would go a long way for the
Hopes the Government will take some responsibility and acknowledge the issues within MIQ. A High Court decision found the lottery system to get a spot was…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Even though we can travel overseas, don't rule out a domestic trip instead
I know many of you will have gone away for Easter holidays or school holidays, or perhaps be planning to go away soon given we are now finally free and able to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says David Parker is looking for tools to dream up new ways to tax people
The National Party thinks Labour just wants to tax people more. Revenue Minister David Parker is introducing a new bill focussing on principles of fairness in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBridie Allan: Otago University marine biologist on rare oarfish washing up on Aramoana Beach
Questions around why a creature from the deep has washed up in Otago. The 3.6 metre oarfish was found on Aramoana Beach on Monday afternoon. The species was…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSamir Jain: Former White House Senior Cybersecurity Director says we will have to wait and see what Elon Musk's impact on Twitter is
Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter has been met with cheers - and jeers. The billionaire added the social media giant to his empire in a deal worth $66 billion…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Having a pow wow with gang members isn't going to solve anything
I see gangs are now ruffling the feathers of Wellingtonians. It was only a matter of time. Ask anyone in Auckland, the Waikato, the Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIain MacLeod: Merchant Service Guild vice president on calls for an inquiry into the safety of port workers
It was just last week that urgent calls were made for an inquiry into the safety of port workers. Another port worker has been killed, this time at Lyttelton…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElliot Smith: Warriors humiliated in record Anzac defeat to Storm
If you want to get close to the Melbourne Storm, everything has to go right. At AAMI Park on Monday night, just about everything went wrong for the Warriors –…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAngelique Chrisafis: Paris correspondent for the Guardian says Emmanuel Macron is promising to reunite France
Emmanuel Macron is promising to reunite France. He's made history by becoming the first president in 20 years to win a second term. Paris correspondent for the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: My tribute to Bruce Russell
I want to pay tribute to our beloved colleague Bruce Russell .. who died Sunday night – at work.. ironically, I can’t think of a time he wasn’t at work. I…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePhil Dampier: Royal Correspondent on Queen Elizabeth's 96th birthday
The Queen has marked another milestone in what has been a tumultuous year for the royal family. After 70 years on the throne, the Queen is quietly celebrating…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMichael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber CEO warns companies they could go out of business if they don't lift prices
Companies are being warned they could go out of business, if they don't lift prices. Annual inflation's hit 6.9 percent - a 30-year high. Auckland Business…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNick Murney: Pure Oil Managing Director says they are hoping to meet demand for sunflower oil usually met by Ukraine
A Kiwi oil company is hoping to meet the demand for sunflower oil in New Zealand, which would usually be meeting by imports from Ukraine. Pure Oil currently…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRoman Travers: I hope people take this ANZAC Day seriously
It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly at another ANZAC Day commemoration. I can still remember when annual events like this seemed to take forever to get to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Clarke: Bayleys luxury home and apartment specialist in Tauranga on penthouse apartment at Mount Manganui sold for $10.2m
So while the property market might be cooling in some parts of the country, this might make your eyes water this morning. A new record has been set in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCraig Renney: Council of Trade Unions Policy Director says no public holiday should be cancelled - especially Labour Day
Christopher Luxon has been dubbed out of touch following his comments on axing a public holiday. The National party leader made calls to scrap Labour Day to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMark Smith: ASB Economist says the big question is whether high inflation continues to next year
This morning's inflation rate will be historically high - but economists are divided on how high inflation will be, and how long it will last. Stats NZ will…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRoman Travers: Inflation announcement only adds to the doom and gloom
I often wonder how different things would be for myself if I didn’t listen to the news, the news makers and those with editorial licence. Do you sometimes find…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMeka Whaitiri: Veterans Affairs Minister on preparing to fly to Turkey for Anzac Day commemorations
Our Veterans Affairs Minister is preparing to fly to Turkey, after two years of missed Anzac commemorations at Gallipoli. Meka Whaitiri will visit Commonwealth…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMike Moore: Travel tech consultant on memo revealing top health officials agreed last November MIQ was no longer justified
It's been revealed top health officials agreed last November MIQ was no longer justified. A memo from the Director of Public Health to Dr Ashley Bloomfield…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRoman Travers: I question whether CCTV cameras actually deter crime
Do you still have concerns about the high numbers of CCTV cameras throughout the country that, in some communities, film your every move once you're on the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMichael Fox: Zespri External Relations Director on trade negotiations with Singapore
The Prime Minister re-starts in-person trade negotiations today. Jacinda Ardern sits down with Singapore's Prime Minister this afternoon. It's her first…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB sports reader with a weekend round-up
The Central Pulse have won all four quarters of an ANZ Premiership netball game for the first time this season, defeating the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic 52-39…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElina Treyger: Political scientist at Rand Corporation says many of the Russians who fled Russia at the start of the war, are now heading ba
As Russia’s war with Ukraine enters the third month, with no end in sight, many of the Russians who fled Russia at the start of the war, are now heading back…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRoman Travers: What's the point in having cycle lanes, if you're not going to maintain them?
I hope you managed to get out and do some of the things you love to do over the delightfully long Easter weekend. Or perhaps you’ve tried something completely…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Economist says the Reserve Bank has needed to increase the Official Cash Rate for a while
One economist says the Reserve Bank has needed to increase the Official Cash Rate for a while. It's gone from one to 1.5 percent. Infometrics Chief Economist…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJin Russell: Developmental paediatrician strongly recommends masks are still worn in schools
Concerns have been raised about masks not needing to be worn at schools. Now in Orange, masks are still compulsory at retail stores, public transport and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJarrod Harr: AUT Professor of Management on how we can keep our young talent from going offshore
Data suggests that 18-39 year olds could become a "lost generation" as a lot of our young people are planning to try their luck overseas. Questions are being…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: For once, kudos to the Government
Hallelujah, praise the Lord, kudos to the Government today for coming to their senses, for ignoring the howls from the epidemiologists, and for finally putting…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Sarah Mager: Study co-author on evidence of asbestos fibres being released by aging underground pipes across Christhurch
There are calls to replace aging underground pipes in Christchurch. An Otago University study has found evidence of asbestos fibres being released by aging…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRene de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand chief on marketing efforts to draw Australians to our shores being ramped up
Marketing efforts to draw Australians to our shores are being ramped up. Fully vaccinated Aussies can now come here without needing to isolate, with the first…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGreg Harford: Retail NZ chief on David Jones leaving Lambton Quay in Wellington
David Jones is leaving Lambton Quay in Wellington. This will leave a huge hole in the city as in a short time, David Jones became a flagship store for the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Aussies can come in now, let's hope a few actually show up
As of this morning, Australians are welcome back to our shores. The long-awaited welcome mat gets laid out as the border creaks open. It’s going to be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Lewis: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson says getting overseas workers here is a slow, frustrating process
Welcome relief for farmers as the Government announces it's allowing 1600 primary sector workers into the country. They'll include 500 each for the dairy…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeWayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on aid and personnel sent to assist Ukraine
New Zealand is deploying a c-130 Hercules with 50 Defence Force personnel to Germany. They'll assist with transporting and distributing donated military aid…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKelvin Davidson: Property economist as survey shows 40 per cent of Kiwis agree the Government should forcibly bring house prices down to pre
Over 40 per cent of Kiwis agree the Government should forcibly bring house prices down to pre-Covid levels. That would be around a 20 to 25 per cent drop in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: How many more ram raids do we need before police know we have a problem?
I’m not sure how many times cars need to ram through the front windows of shops before Police accept ram raids are a problem. And an increasing problem. Ask…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRichard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator on what to expect from Prince Harry's upcoming tell-all memoir
A lot of anticipation for Prince Harry’s tell-all book out later this year. It’s now being alleged he may go for Prince Charles and Camilla in the memoir. One…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Charles Leclerc converts pole position into comprehensive Aussie triumph
Charles Leclerc has completed a dominant weekend in his Ferrari after converting his pole position into a comprehensive triumph in the Australian Grand Prix on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Keeping us in Red over Easter would be political suicide
So as we slide towards the Easter break this week there will be many in tourism and hospo keeping their fingers and toes crossed that this week sees the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK Correspondent says there's now a race to get weapons to the Donbas region to fend off an incoming convoy
Ukraine's President says his country is bracing for a "hard battle" to come in eastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says while everyone would like to see a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Dunne: Former senior Labour MP says what Louisa Wall is saying doesnt reflect Labour's stated values
A former senior Labour MP says the party's treatment of Louisa Wall looks bad for Labour. The outgoing MP told TVNZ's Q+A programme that Jacinda Ardern said…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVincent McAviney: UK looks to nuclear power to cut Russian energy dependence
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday announced plans to build more nuclear power plants, boost renewable energy production and further tap domestic oil and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaula Bennett: Former National Police Minister says Poto Williams needs to be doing more to address problems in Police
Questions over whether the current Police Minister is up to the job. New figures show police response times have risen in almost every part of the country over…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFuzz Kitto: Be Slavery Free co-director says there's pressure on companies to get ethically sourced cocoa and chocolate
Consumers are hoping to weed out the rotten eggs in the chocolate industry this Easter. The annual Chocolate Scorecard study surveyed 38 confectionary…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Nothing wrong with banning fizzy drinks from schools
I’m not averse to banning fizzy drinks in schools. I know many schools have already done it, some schools even have a water-only policy for drink bottles, and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMelanie Tavendale: Waitaki Deputy Mayor says requirement for putting residential addresses on campaign advertisements is outdated
Rules requiring local body candidates to put residential addresses on campaign advertisements are being described as outdated. Stories of harassment towards…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I don't blame Bloomfield for throwing in the towel
This time yesterday I was talking about the disconnect between Wellington and Auckland and how much of an echo chamber it is; how out of touch they are. I…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIan Powell: Bloomfield is wrong when he says it's a good time to go
Changes coming up in the health sector are thought to be part of the reason why Ashley Bloomfield's resigned. The Director-General of Health, Director of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKatherine Firkin: We're looking at the most severe sanctions ever levied
President Biden has announced more sanctions on Russia – including Putin’s two adult daughters? And Oklahoma has moved closer to passing a near-total ban on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeHannah Miles: Online delivery makes it easier to get age restricted items
Concerns there's no regulation when it comes to ordering alcohol, vaping products, and tobacco through online delivery platforms. A study shows the pandemic's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJim Rolfe: We may not have enough weapons to send to Ukraine
A security expert says New Zealand may have too little weaponry to send to Ukraine. The Defence Minister has asked Cabinet to send anti-tank missiles and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Staff absences have doubled due to Covid
Flights are being cancelled in the UK due to staff shortages. Two “stolen” notebooks written by Charles Darwin have been mysteriously returned. UK and Europe…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRagda Hassan: The last thing we need is workers coming in sick
Workers at Countdown are unhappy with the supermarket's plan to change their Covid-19 leave policy. Countdown had allowed staff to use extra leave instead of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRex Nicholls: There will be pushback but it's for public benefit
The entrance to Wellington's Embassy Theatre is to be restored to its former glory. The project's being financed by former mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and his…