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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 BridgeAnna Brooks: Auckland University immunologist says new Long Covid advisory group needs to look into up to date research on treatment
It's hoped a new long covid advisory group focuses on developing treatments not just rehab. Long covid is used to describe cases of people who have symptoms…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJudith Finell: Forensic musicologist on what it takes to prove an artist has plagiarised a song
Accusations of songs plagiarising or copying other songs isn't new. But copyright infringement cases are big business in the United States. Ed Sheeran is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Make no mistake, the Govt isn't 'slashing' fuel prices
Less than a 24-hour timeframe is one of your quicker government flip flops - but nonetheless, that’s how long it took the PM to go from ‘no cost of living…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNiall Robertson: Public Transport Users Association chair on whether government should have made services completely free
Public transport fares will be halved as part of the Government's plan to help ease pressure at the pump. It will come into play from April 1st for three…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative chief economist on whether fuel price cuts will help those dealing with cost of living crisis
Fuel prices have been slashed by 25 cents a litre to help combat rising prices. Motorists will be lining up to fill their tanks today as the discount came into…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRaphael Cohen: Rand Corporation Senior Political Scientist on claims Russia has asked China for military assistance in Ukraine
US officials say Russia has asked China for military assistance in Ukraine. The United States' National Security Adviser is meeting with Chinese diplomats…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Adam Hall claims second bronze to cap stellar Kiwi Paralympics campaign
Kiwi skier Adam Hall has capped New Zealand's most successful Winter Paralympics in 20 years by winning bronze in the men's standing slalom. The medal was…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: No surprise gangs continue to run rife
"They were wild, it was petrifying," those were the words of the woman who witnessed the brutal gang attack on the Waikato expressway on Friday. Police are now…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Queen Elizabeth will not attend the Commonwealth Day service
Queen Elizabeth will not attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey this week. People has reported the Queen's absence is not due to illness but…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIan Baggott: Motor Trade Association Energy Manager says the fuel industry works well when all things work according to plan
Russia's war on Ukraine is not helping the fuel industry's recovery from the pandemic. With global tensions putting pressure on crude oil prices, the AA is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJames Fuller: Hnry Chief Executive says sole traders want red tape cut out of the economy
Small businesses want the red tape cut out of the economy. A new survey of Australian and New Zealand sole traders found a growing number of traders concerned…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Michelle Wise: Auckland University researcher says all studies show that Covid-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women
More calls for pregnant women to get the Covid jab. Thirty per cent of women giving birth at Middlemore Hospital have Covid-19. They're being recommended to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGrant Duncan: Massey University professor says it could be a tough year for Labour following latest poll
A political expert says it could be a tough year for Labour. The 1News Kantar Public Poll has National polling higher than Labour for the first time since the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: RNZ/TVNZ merger a disaster waiting to happen
Sadly, no detail on the Government's RNZ/TVNZ merger but let's start with the very brutal truth – it’s going to be about as exciting as watching paint dry…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKaren Ferandez: Professor in marketing on Australian research showing consumers can save more than $1300 a year on groceries by shopping onl
Online shopping isn't just more convenient, but lighter on your pocket. Australian research shows consumers can save more than $1300 a year on groceries by…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Francis: Ghislaine Maxwell juror regrets not disclosing sex abuse
A juror told a judge Tuesday that failing to disclose his child abuse history during jury selection at the trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was one…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Social media is not as bad as we think
Mark Manson is the author of two great books I’ve read.. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k, and Everything Is F**ked: A Book About Hope. They were New York…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTom Brownlie: Heybarn co-founder on his startup the 'Tinder for barns'
A new startup company considers themselves the "Tinder for barns" Called Heybarn, the idea is that rural and lifestyle property owners that have free shed…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTess Upperton: Aotearoa Legal Workers Union President on report finding 74 percent of lawyers feel their work is causing their mental health
The culture of New Zealand’s law profession may need an overhaul if it wants to stop burn out. The Aotearoa Legal Workers Union has found 74 percent of lawyers…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAlan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy suggests large chunk of the population are still worried about livin
A suggestion there's not too much of an appetite for an even shorter isolation period. Covid cases and household contacts only have to isolate for seven days…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: The cost of living crisis is so bad, I'm being hustled at the petrol station
I find the debate about whether we’re in a cost of living crisis at the moment fascinating, because it’s exactly the sort of thing Ardern would’ve argued…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKerri Nuku: Nurses Organisation President says allowing Covid-positive staff back to work puts everyone at risk
The Nurses’ Organisation is unhappy with changes allowing staff with Covid to return to work. The Ministry of Health is now allowing infected staff to return…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLeanne Young: Registered dietitian and nutrition researcher concerned at length of time it may take for supermarket industry to lower prices
Concerns at the length of time it may take for changes to the supermarket industry to bring prices down. The Commerce Commission's final report recommends…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Reducing our self-iso time would make a huge difference
It’s pretty quiet in Auckland at the moment, with what feels like everyone isolating. The roads are not as congested with traffic, the malls are quiet, cafes…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGeoffrey Miller: Democracy Project international analyst says sanctions against Russia over Ukraine have taken a while to be introduced
The Government is urgently passing a new bill specifically targeting the Russia-Ukraine conflict. New Zealand has been criticised for not having sanctions as…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKeely Alton: General manager of corporate brands at Flight Centre as business travel reopens
In the last two years, we've heard countless stories about businesses needing to do business travel. When it comes to making deals and trades, doing it on Zoom…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBodo Lang: Auckland University Marketing Lecturer expects major overhaul for supermarket industry today
New Zealand's supermarket industry could be in for a major overhaul today. The Commerce Commission will release its final report from its market study of the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Flowers, beer and pies - The fitting memorial to Shane Warne
It seems a fitting memorial to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne. Following his death in Thailand on Friday, fans have gathered at Warne's statue outside…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Boris Johnson sets out six-point plan to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out a six-point action plan to counter Russia's war on Ukraine. It includes rapidly strengthening defences in NATO…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Disappointed to see Kiwis attacking Russians in NZ
It’s hard to believe we are still watching the war raging between Russia and Ukraine unfold in front of us. It feels desperate and helpless, and almost…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCraig Renney: Council of Trade Unions Chief Economist says reversing every tax increase won't fix the country’s problems
Concerns the National Party's tax plans could cause more harm than good. Leader Chris Luxon's announced in his first State of the Nation speech that he'll…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Bryan Betty: College of GPs medical director says heart attacks are becoming more common in men over 40
It may be time for men to take better care of themselves. News broke over the weekend of the death of Shane Warne at 52 after a suspected heart attack in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMary-Liz Tuck: Auckland Airport's Corporate Services General Manager expects to welcome about 900 Kiwis home tomorrow
Auckland Airport is gearing up for a busy weekend - and this time it's the international terminal that should see a bit more action. New Zealanders from…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKatherine Swan: Randstad NZ's country director on the company allowing employees four weeks work from anywhere in the world
There has been some discussion this week about the Brain Drain, and how with the world opening up for Kiwis again, we could lose a lot of workers overseas…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSharon Cullwick: Property Investors Federation Chief Executive confident noncompliant rentals are being found despite Government not keeping
It’s unknown how many rentals are meeting healthy home standards. The Government has revealed it's not collecting data on how many homes are compliant. It's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Police acted too little, too late
Too little too late would be my assessment of yesterday's clear out of the protestors. And when I say clear out - there's still a few there, but the most…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Lefaoali’i Dion Enari: Sport leadership lecturer at AUT on support for professional sportspeople following Manu Vatuvei's sentencing
Former rugby league star Manu Vatuvei has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. This is for his role in a meth importation scheme. His defence…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAlistair Boyce: Owner of the Backbencher Gastropub says there are no signs of any protesters in the area now
Police have been maintaining a presence overnight, in case of further protests. But Alistair Boyce, owner of the Backbencher Gastropub in Wellington, told Kate…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAimie Hines: Retail NZ spokesperson says $6 to $12 is a fair RAT price
Retailers are defending the cost of Rapid Antigen Tests. A Consumer New Zealand survey's found the price varies from $6.40 to $19 a test. Retail NZ…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I'm the latest victim of scamming
Yesterday I had a very strange experience, Facebook-related. A scammer is pretending to be me, commenting on my show page, as me, telling commenters that…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK government prepares to receive Ukrainian refugees, provide aid
Russian forces are continuing their attack on Ukraine as international pressure mounts on the Kremlin. Ten people have been killed and another 35 wounded in a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrad Olsen: Economists predict up to 20,000 Kiwis could move to Australia alone as border reopens
From this morning any Kiwis coming home from Aussie do not need to self-isolate and no MIQ. But with the welcome mat opening for KIwis round the world, it also…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBen Peterson: First Union retail organiser on 20% of Countdown staff isolating
20 percent of Countdown staff are currently isolating - that's comes out to roughly 1000 workers. The two Auckland distribution centres are down to 50 percent…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMeng Foon: Race Relations Commissioner says Russians here have faced discrimination over the invasion into Ukraine
The Race Relations Commissioner says Russians here have faced discrimination over the invasion into Ukraine. Meng Foon says told Kate Hawkesby one of the main…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Omicron is not worth the hype
My brother had Covid last week. Omicron struck him and his whole family, save for one child. He was asymptomatic, bar a dry cough and a tickly throat. All of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers President says Free Trade Deal with the UK is a win for New Zealand
Federated Farmers is welcoming the news of a free trade deal between New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The UK has agreed to phase out all tariffs on our…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAlexandra Birt: Grounded Kiwis spokesperson following border reopening announcement
Starting friday 11:59pm, vaccinated Kiwis from anywhere in the world will now be able to return with no self-isolation requirements. For those coming from…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGlen Kyle: Senior Vice President and General Manager of Discovery Australia and New Zealand on potential TVNZ and RNZ merger
There has long been talk of government merging TVNZ and RNZ into a new public media entity. Cabinet is said to have finally made it's decision on the matter…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Why I'm feeling sorry for our young people
These are awful times globally, aren’t they? I mean there have been darker periods in history, but for young people living through a pandemic and now…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElliott Smith: Black Caps and South Africa locked in thrilling battle in second test at Hagley Oval
A Colin de Grandhomme century and two vintage Neil Wagner wickets have given the Black Caps hope, but they'll still need to accomplish a rare feat for another…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Volunteers extend help to thousands of refugees from Ukraine
Sitting with her teenage daughter in a hotel foyer in northern Romania, 38-year-old Viktoriya Smishchkyk breaks down in tears as she recounts her departure…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Anna Martin: Parenting expert says access to social media means kids are more likely to come across upsetting images
Covid-19 and other world events are increasing anxiety in children. Clinical therapist and parenting expert Dr Anna Martin says access to social media means…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrent Thomas: House of Travel COO says a limited number of New Zealanders will head over to Australia due to self-isolation
The travel industry's imploring the Government to remove self-isolation requirements for returnees as the first phase of the border re-opening begins…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: We're in Phase 3, it's now time to let it go
So we’re into Phase 3 as of today – and not before time. Problem is, nobody knows what any of it means. I was out all day yesterday driving around Auckland and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLeeann Watson: Canterbury Employers Chamber Chief Executive says difference between phase 2 and 3 is minimal
Businesses still expect to feel under pressure in phase three of the Omicron response. Health officials will now primarily focus on managing high-risk contacts…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAbdul Al-Kadiri: Al Jazeera reporter joins live from Kiev, Ukraine as Russia ramps up its invasion of the country
A sense of shock across Ukraine - as Russia ramps up its invasion of the country. Forces are carrying out a major military assault -- with missile strikes and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePam Ford: Auckland Unlimited director says Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme has been a shot in the arm for struggling Auckland busi
The Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme has been a shot in the arm for struggling Auckland businesses. It's a scheme where you sign up for a voucher to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: We had so long to plan for RATs, how are we still cocking this up?
The testing thing is doing my head in. The lack of preparedness, the lack of enough RATS, the queues, the delay on results, absolute cluster. Then we’ve got…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeEmily Harvey: Covid Modelling Aotearoa Lead Researcher says if you test positive with a rapid antigen test, you should trust it
RATs will be the norm at testing sites in Auckland. PCR testing has been pushed to its limits causing long delays. Covid Modelling Aotearoa Lead Researcher…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePoto Williams: Police Minister is confident zero road deaths by 2050 is realistic
The Government is confident its new goal of zero road deaths by 2050 is realistic. An extra $140-million will be spent on road policing in the next three years…