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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 BridgeBarry Coates: Chief executive of Mindful Money on KiwiSaver funds tied to Russian companies potentially affected by sanctions
New Zealand's superannuation fund, as well as ASB and Westpac's growth fund all hold shares in Russian listed companies with ties to the Kremlin. British and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Covid case numbers higher than what's reported
Case numbers yesterday were another ‘record’ of course, but given the lag in getting results notified, and the delay in having them updated, we can only assume…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJohn Minto: Veteran activist says protest leaders have tried and failed to control the situation
Police say genuine protesters are no longer in control of the behaviour in and around Parliament. Veteran activist John Minto told Kate Hawkesby the protest…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDavid McLeish: Fisher Funds Head of Fixed Income predicts Reserve Bank will be cautious with Offical Cash Rate
A prediction the Reserve Bank will take a cautious approach to the Official Cash Rate. The central bank releases its latest Monetary Policy Statement, and any…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeStefan Wolff: International security expert says sanctions against Russia are unlikely to scare Vladimir Putin
The sanctions being placed on Russia are unlikely to scare Vladimir Putin. Western nations are taking action, after Russian troops were ordered into two…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Promoting division among people is the most 'unkind' thing a govt can do
I know lots of people are over the protest, and I feel a bit that way too, and I know that’s easy to say if you're not sitting in the same city as it. Even…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Steiner: Lone Star Chief Operating Officer says new government hospitality support doesn't go far enough
A hospo boss says new government help doesn't go far enough. A targeted payment will help some businesses struggling with revenue loss due to Omicron. To be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJonathan Godfrey: National president of Blind Citizens NZ on calls for e-scooters to be more heavily regulated
Queensland is clamping down on e-scooters, bringing the speed limit down to 12 kilometres an hour. Here in New Zealand, e-scooters are relatively unregulated…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSteve Matthewman: Auckland University sociologist suggests missed opportunity in Christchurch rebuild
A suggestion of missed opportunities in the Christchurch rebuild. It's 11 years today since the major quake that claimed 185 lives. Auckland University…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElliott Smith: Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehaviour. A new Chinese champion — from California. An ace American skier who faltered and went home…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: A lot of numbers painting a bleak picture
I’m wondering how much the Government’s following all the numbers we’re getting these days. We are getting bombarded with numbers at the moment. Every day…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Dunne: Political commentator says leaders need to engage with Parliament protesters at some point
The Government needs to come down from its lofty pedestal. That's the call from a political commentator as anti-mandate protesters wake to their third week at…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid, experiencing 'mild symptoms'
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePierce Crowley: University of Canterbury Students' Association president says they still plan on doing some scaled-down events for Orientati
A disappointing start for university students looking to kick off the year with a bang. Orientation Week events are canned as Covid-19 puts a dampener on the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: We are in a chaotic shambles
A “chaotic shambles” is how one reporter this week described the Government’s RAT kit rollout for critical workers - and that sums up the week really - if not…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMairi Lucas: New Zealand Nurses Organisation acting chief on report finding 83 percent of nurses say patients aren't receiving complete care
83 percent of nurses say patients aren't receiving complete care in hospitals due to understaffing. A major independent report has been looking into a safe…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDoug Sellman: Director of the National Addiction Centre on alcohol companies giving Dunedin students free drinks in exchange for advertising
Several alcohol companies are continuing to illegally supply Dunedin students free drinks, in exchange for advertising. Police have warned those companies, but…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKathryn Berkett: Child psychologist on kids potentially being at parliament three months
According to some experts, we should expect to see the protesters outside parliament for the long haul. Chris Cahill from the Police Association says they'll…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Good on David Seymour for meeting with the protesters
I don’t have a problem with David Seymour meeting with the protesters. The Prime Minister does, obviously, but that's because he broke ranks of what up until…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePenny Arthur: Tenants Protection Association manager says regulations for property managers have been a long time coming
The Tenants Protection Association says new regulations for property management have been a long time coming. The organisation, based in Christchurch, is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: People need to stop living in fear of Covid
As was inevitable, my daughter’s school had its first Omicron case this week and in came the email notifying parents that a student had tested positive. They…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAlistair Boyce: Owner of the iconic Backbencher pub on police towing parliament protesters cars
Police finally seem to be going harder on the protesters that are causing inconvenience to the people of Wellington. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeColin Hurst: Federated Farmers Arable chairperson says heavy rain has caused the harvest from hell for farmers
Our wild weather over the last three weeks has caused huge damage to our crops throughout the country. Arable farmers are describing this month as the harvest…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDeborah Powell: Resident Doctors Association National secretary says medical students may be called upon if Omicron worsens
DHBs could offer employment to final year medical students, if Omicron puts too much pressure on our hospitals. The number of Covid patients in hospitals have…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Bye Phil Goff, you're leaving Auckland in chaos
As a born and bred Aucklander, who I’m ashamed to say, once voted for Phil Goff as Mayor, I can honestly say, we won’t miss him. You don’t need to live or work…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris O'Reilly: CEO of AskYourTeam on the possibility of workers being exploited to pick up slack of those isolating
With daily Covid cases coming within an inch of hitting that one thousand mark, more of us will be close contacts and have to isolate. That could mean more…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGrant Duncan: Massey University Associate Professor says Efeso Collins is a strong contender for Auckland mayoralty
Contenders in the Auckland mayoral race are lining up. Phil Goff is standing down as Mayor of Auckland, a post he's held since 2016. Councillor Efeso Collins…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRuth Stokes: Queenstown Chamber of Commerce CEO suggests people may rort self-isolation system
Queenstown businesses are in crisis, with the Chamber of Commerce saying most expect to close within a week. The carnage has been sparked by the number of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day
The Biden administration on Friday escalated dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could happen at any moment, even as…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Trevor Mallard's childish actions are a new low
Trevor Mallard has officially lost the plot. If you're in any doubt, google the column my colleague Heather du-Plessis Allan wrote for the Herald On Sunday…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Ryan Fox wins Ras Al Khaimah Classic for biggest career title
Ryan Fox secured the biggest title of his career by winning the Ras Al Khaimah Classic by five shots on Sunday. It was the 211th-ranked New Zealander's first…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGeoffrey Miller: International analyst says war in Ukraine would affect oil prices and New Zealand trade
An international analyst says New Zealand would be impacted by a war in Europe. United States intelligence has indicated a Russian invasion of Ukraine is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDavid Carter: Former Parliament Speaker says Trevor Mallard's behaviour doesn't do anything for our reputation
Trevor Mallard's predecessor is telling him to grow up. David Carter, Parliament’s Speaker during the last National-led government, has lashed out at Mallard's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVincent McAviney: Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19
Prince Charles has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating. A message on his official Twitter page said Charles tested positive on Thursday morning…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Cancel Culture is out of control, we're not allowed to be proud women
I’m just wondering this morning if we, as women, need to apologise now for being women. Or for calling ourselves women. Is it insulting that we are happy to be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJo Tozer: Head of Go to Market at MYOB says small and medium-sized enterprises are feeling the pinch under the Covid-19 protection framework
Small and medium-sized enterprises are feeling the pinch under the Covid-19 protection framework. A new survey by MYOB shows more than half expect to see a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Bishop: National's Covid-19 Response spokesperson says Government's new close contact exemption scheme has too many barriers
National says the Government's new close contact exemption scheme has too many barriers. In phase two of our Omicron response, critical business workers found…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Am I really ready to travel again?
I’m feeling the itchy feet, the urge to travel is back. Now that we can, it’s tantalising isn’t it? I’m worried that once everybody does start bouncing out the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChester Burrows: Former police officer on what options cops have in dealing with the convoy protesters
It was a busy day in the capital yesterday as the convoy protesters continued their stay on the lawns of Parliament. Three people were taken into custody after…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMark Gorrie: Senior director at NortonLifeLock on how Kiwis can use online dating safely
The Tinder Swindler is now one of the most popular films on Netflix. It shows the dangers of online dating, with a fraudster scamming several women for a total…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRichard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator on a potential UK reaction to New Zealand leaving the monarchy
Yesterday in parliament, New Zealand's relationship with the monarchy was once again debated. This was after a motion was set to congratulate Queen Elizabeth…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Franics: No Gaga or Leo? Shock Oscar noms leave Hollywood big hitters snubbed
Kiwi director Jane Campion is leading the Oscar nominations this year with 12 nods for her film The Power of the Dog. But as always, the list of nominations…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: People aren't testing because we have Covid fatigue
As our Omicron daily case numbers started to trend down instead of the much promised up, I wondered if my theory last week is in fact more than just a theory…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeColin Tukuitonga: Auckland University public health expert says there could be some vaccine fatigue as flu season approaches
There is concern vaccine fatigue could be setting in. The campaign for people to get their Covid-19 booster is ongoing, and now there's a push for them to get…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJon Duffy: Consumer New Zealand Chief Executive says $3 a litre petrol will hurt everyone, particularly low incomes
More pain at the pump is on its way, as petrol prices continue to climb. It's thought 91 could reach $3 a litre soon, and stay there this year. The National…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief economist says construction costs are likely to continue to rise
Construction costs are continuing to skyrocket and there are no signs of slowing down. The CoreLogic Cordell Construction Cost Index for the last quarter of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: The business sector has been muzzled and shut out
Well the latest Newshub Reid Research poll has the Labour / Green government still the most popular, yet if ever we needed confirmation of the spin and PR…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sport newsreader on Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Winter Olympics events this week
History making Zoi Sadowski-Synnott believes momentum can take her to a second Winter Olympic gold medal, but only if she can come down from winning the first…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDonna Demaio: Australian correspondent says there is excitement in Australia following confirmation its border is reopening to the world
There is excitement in Australia following confirmation its border is reopening to the world. International border restrictions will be lifted for anyone who's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKirk Hope: Business New Zealand Chief Executive says Ministry of Health has misled businesses over Rapid Antigen Tests
Businesses are angry about the Ministry of Health requisitioning Rapid Antigen Tests for its own stocks. When news broke that the Ministry was requisitioning…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMark Bone: Swimtastic swim coach on new data showing 30 per cent of New Zealanders cannot swim or float in the ocean for more than a few min
New data from the Beach and Coastal Safety Report - shows 30 per cent of New Zealanders cannot swim or float in the ocean for more than a few minutes. Our…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: The Hermit Kingdom is over
Thoughts and prayers this morning to all the panickers who wanted the border shut forever and all the hermits who were loving Hermit Kingdom. It’s over. Thank…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJustin Tighe Umbers: Board of Airline Representatives executive director says airlines will lose interest in New Zealand due to self-isolati
There are fear airlines may start losing interest in coming to New Zealand. A phased reopening of the border begins at the end of this month, without MIQ. But…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAh-Leen Rayner: Breast Cancer Foundation CEO on report finding Māori, Pasifika and younger women most at risk of breast cancer
Leehane Stowers was just 35 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and felt scared and in the dark as to what her best option was. "I had all these…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSam Hazledine: Medrecruit owner says Andrew Little is being urged to wake up and smell the coffee over the state of our health workforce
Health Minister Andrew Little is being urged to wake up and smell the coffee over the state of our health workforce. A recruitment campaign to bring in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: First World Problems.. we have to wait a year to get a new home pool
Like a lot of people confined to NZ and unable to travel anywhere at the moment, we’re spending more time at home, and therefore spending more money on home…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnn-Marie Johnson: Tourism Industry Aotearoa spokesperson says tourism recovery won't begin until all holidaymakers can come here, with no s
The tourism industry will be hoping for a clearer timeline on when New Zealand's border will fully reopen to everyone. Tourism Industry Aotearoa spokesperson…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnnie Newman: E tū union says they welcome proposed income insurance scheme, but wants minimum wage increases alongside it
A union is welcoming the proposed income insurance scheme - but wants minimum wage increases alongside it. The new scheme would mean someone who's made…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Dion O'Neale: University of Auckland modeller on Government reducing wait time to receive Covid-19 vaccination booster
The Government is reducing the wait time to get the Covid vaccination booster shot. From Friday, people will be able to get their shot three months after…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: This is turning out to be a very sorry week for the Govt
So how awkward was the RAT kit announcement yesterday – that the Goverment’s bought up 29 million more RATs from private company Kudu Spectrum. I mean great…