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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.
Episodes
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMax Whitehead: Small Business Voice chief operating officer says fair pay agreements mean employers are forced to engage with unions
Business New Zealand is officially walking away from the Government's fair pay agreements. The business lobby group sees them as unfair and unlawful, and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRob Clark: Seek New Zealand Manager says their job listings are up 35 percent on last year with applications down 36 percent
There may now be more of a rat race for employers, than workers. Seek job listings are up 35 percent year-on-year, with applications down 36 percent over the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRosann Connolly George: Travel agent warns people to read fine print on travel insurance
Covid-19 has irreparably changed travel. Government website SafeTravel says visiting every country except the Cook Islands will be risky and advises to avoid…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: What is Cuddles Coster up to?
Some interesting stuff has come out of Police Commissioner's session with the Justice Select Committee. Andrew Coster said we need to be careful about fixating…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeStuart Crosby: Local Government New Zealand President says mayors fate is up to the community they represent
The only people who could cause Sandra Goudie to lose her job would be her constituents. The Thames-Coromandel Mayor doesn't want Pfizer's Covid-19 jab and has…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeWinston Peters: New Zealand First Leader says people are making demands without having any authority
A war of words between Northland's best-known politicians, over the checkpoints being kept in place over summer. Police have confirmed they'll work with local…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Steele: Sailing expert says Sail GP will benefit both Auckland and Lyttleton
The America's Cup may not return to Auckland, but a new sailing event could replace it. Under a new deal, Auckland and Lyttleton will host alternate events in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: What's going on with the Northland border?
I think we're overdue a bit of honesty and openness on what's going on with the Auckland border. A bit of transparency. At the moment, we still have a hard…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDonna Demaio: Fresh blow-up over fate of former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian
A fresh war of words has erupted over the fate of former New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian, who is reportedly being urged to run for federal politics…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDuane Mutu: Gaming company director on Rocketwerkz new game being top seller on global platform Steam
A big boost for New Zealand's reputation in the video gaming industry. Developers Rocketwerkz new game 'Icarus: The First Cohort' is the top seller on a global…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRichard Klipin: Financial Services Council chief says Kiwis shouldn't opt out of KiwiSaver Scheme
The Government's being told to consider making KiwiSaver compulsory. Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark is looking at more changes to the nearly 15-year-old…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMark Mitchell: National police spokesperson says additional officers on Auckland's border is a waste of resources
National says continuing to have Police officers on Auckland's northern border is a waste of resources. It's understood about 300 cops from around the country…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: Solid start for Luxon, Lord knows we need him
I want to give Chris Luxon a solid 8 for his first week as National Party leader. Much better than I'd expected to be honest, and to be further honest I wasn't…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJamie Freeman: Hospitality New Zealand Auckland President says Auckland businesses are still missing out on a chunk of revenue
Auckland businesses are still missing out on a chunk of revenue - they're open, but stuck on the red. The traffic light system has seen bars, cafes and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrad Olsen: Infometrics economist on OneRoof report that paints a gloomy picture on housing affordability
A new OneRoof report this morning paints a gloomy picture on housing affordability. People believe it will get even worse over the next two years, with most of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCricket: Black Caps set for heavy defeat to India despite Ajaz Patel's 14 wickets
Another historic day for Ajaz Patel was not enough to prevent India from edging closer to a crushing second-test victory in Mumbai. Patel picked up four more…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMaddie McKenzie: Employsure Employment Relations Specialist says businesses have mixed views on mandates, new traffic light system
The new traffic light system puts more responsibilities on businesses to enforce vaccine mandates and rules around proof of vaccine passes. Employsure…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Some final thoughts before I go on holiday
How have we survived 107 days of lockdown Auckland? 188 if you add in last year's locked down days too... amazing. So, as we finish the alert level system and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCath Handley: Waiheke local board chairperson expecting lots of visitors this weekend, island opens up in Traffic Light System
On the dawn on the new Traffic Light System, comes new freedoms, especially for Aucklanders, who have been in lockdown for 107 days. Waiheke island has been…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKirsten Patterson: Institute of Directors Chief Executive on business leaders becoming aware of social issues outside workplace
Signs business leaders are becoming more aware of social issues outside the workplace. The Institute of Directors have released their sentiment report, looking…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Meghan Markle's victory over tabloid: UK court backs Duchess of Sussex in privacy dispute with Daily M
A British court has dismissed an appeal by a newspaper publisher seeking to overturn an earlier ruling that it breached the privacy of the Duchess of Sussex by…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: How can Auckland Council be so out of touch?
Aucklanders, do you want the following things, and if so, how much are you prepared to pay for them? Because if the mayor has his way, you will be paying for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Francis: Accuser's credibility attacked at Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys sought Wednesday to undermine a key accuser's allegation that the British socialite helped financier Jeffrey Epstein…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChlöe Swarbrick: MP for Auckand Central on hospitality sector being 'left out to die' by Government voucher scheme
A Government support package which aims to revitalise Auckland by issuing families vouchers for local attractions and events has been panned by the hospitality…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDean Williams: Cyber security expert warns against cyber criminals offering dodgy Christmas deals on toys
Security experts are warning kiwis to be extra cautious when buying toys online this Christmas. Cyber criminals are banking on global supply issues and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePerry Rush: Principals' Federation president warns we should not put schools in middle of Covid-19 vaccine debate
A warning to not put schools in the middle of the Covid-19 vaccine debate. The Government's hoping to start rolling out the inoculation programme for five to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJohn Kippenberger: Scott Technology CEO on a near $19 million deal for an automated beef-boning system
A world-first automated beef boning system made in Dunedin hopes to solve worker shortages. The high-speed technology, combining X-ray vision with robotic and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I've changed my mind on Christopher Luxon
I wrote an editorial on Luxon getting the leadership yesterday once we got wind of it in the afternoon, about an hour before their caucus met and before Luxon…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Stocks and oil prices fall as Moderna CEO says current vaccines will struggle with Omicron
Global stocks and oil prices fell again Tuesday after a brief respite from the heavy sell-off triggered by the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrad Olsen: Economist says Wellington seems to have become a millionaire's paradise
House values continue to rise out of reach of many young Wellingtonians. The latest rating valuation has been released by QV. Over the past three years, the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNicola Willis: New National deputy leader says the liberal and conservative wings came together yesterday to support them
Christopher Luxon's new deputy leader of the National Party is confident the pair can overcome the party's internal divisions. Nicola Willis told Kate Hawkesby…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJonathan Coleman: Former Cabinet minister says Luxon will need to unite the liberal-conservative divide if he wins
A big challenge for National, to appeal to almost everyone with its next choice of leader. Former Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon appears to have the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Traffic Light System still not showing a clear road out of Covid
I don’t know why we keep getting our hopes up for these announcements, they’re always such a letdown. I mean I guess we knew Auckland was starting in Red, and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChester Burrows: Former Justice Advisory Group chairman says police need more to respond with than pepper spray and a taser
Auckland Police officers might need better protection as they respond to more firearms events. Three police officers are recovering in Auckland Hospital after…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLesley Yeomans: Australia's easing of border restrictions delayed because of new variant
The Australian federal government has "paused" its plan to ease border restrictions from Wednesday, December 1, delaying the move by a fortnight as the world…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJudy Turner: Whakatane Mayor says she isn’t surprised the region is in Red
Understanding from Whakatane about why it's moving into Red under the traffic light system from Friday. Most regions will start in Orange, apart from Auckland…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Omicron reminds us that Covid is in the driving seat, not us
As Aucklanders endured their last weekend of an alert level lockdown, waiting to move into our red traffic light this weekend, Covid reminded us that it’s in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Spoonley: Sociology professor predicts how people will react to the traffic light system
So it's November 29, a date we've all been waiting for. Originally the D-day for the announcement of all announcements, we already know on Friday we're heading…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeProfessor Mike Bunce: Institute of Environmental Science and Research scientist on what we know about the Omicron Covid-19 variant
A new heavily mutated Covid variant has been identified named Omicron. It's been rapidly labelled a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation, and is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Finlayson: Former National MP on the 'doozy' of a situation Judith Collins created, who should replace her
Surprise from Judith Collins' former and current colleagues, about how her time as National leader came to an end. MP Jacqui Dean has told the Otago Daily…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Who I think should replace Judith Collins
Who’d be in politics, eh? I mean talk about brutal. How do they just keep getting knocked over and get back up again. It’s so so tough. I don’t know what came…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVincent McAviney: Europe correspondent on Channel crossing tragedy
England and France are at odds over how to deal with illegal migrants crossing the Channel, after 27 people died trying to get across. It's the largest loss of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGreg Harford: Retail NZ Chief Executive hopeful Black Friday sales will give retail sector much-needed boost
The retail sector is in for a much-needed boost today. The industry is set to make about 270-million dollars from Black Friday sales. Retail NZ Chief Executive…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLara Greaves: Auckland University political commentator on Judith Collins' actions leading to leadership loss
Judith Collins says history will judge her kindly, for her decision to demote Simon Bridges. Collins was removed from the leadership yesterday -- after her…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: National Party have completely stuffed this up
What the hell is going on inside the National Party? Here's the problem with that question. We shouldn't even be asking it. We shouldn't need to ask it. They…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Francis: U.S Correspondent on Foreign Minister's seemingly hush-hush meeting in Canada
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has arrived in Canada, but little is known of what her day will entail. It's the last leg of her first international trip in the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKirsty Macky: Bayleys Orewa owner and manager on little supply but high demand for north-of-Auckland properties
Many of Auckland's city slickers are upping sticks and moving north to the Hibiscus Coast. Within three days, seven coastal properties were snapped up for more…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIain McMillan: Christchurch exporter Enztech chief executive welcoming back international travel minus MIQ
Businesses are welcoming back the ability to travel internationally without MIQ. Fully vaccinated Kiwis will be able travel home from Australia without MIQ…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK and Europe Correspondent - Bus crashes, catches fire in Bulgaria; at least 45 dead
A bus carrying tourists back to North Macedonia crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, including a dozen…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Grant Robertson needs to step up
Well, we learnt this week from a senior MIQ official, that Grant Robertson was indeed involved in the decision to refuse entry to the SailGP team, even though…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAdina Thorn: Litigation lawyer on Kainga Ora's 'no-evictions' policy needing to end
A litigation lawyer says she's been inundated with stories from neighbours of Kainga Ora tenants. Associate Housing Minister Poto Williams says she's had…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRachel Maidment: NZ China Council Executive Director on New Zealand being a transit for Asia and South America trade, bringing in billions
New Zealand is set to reap billions of dollars in benefits, thanks to a new travel and trade route. A New Zealand China Council-commissioned report has found a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBen Peterson: First Union retail organiser on Countdown staff being forced to take the jab
Another major retailer is making vaccination mandatory for staff. Countdown has announced it will require all staff to be jabbed by January 10, following The…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Good news for hairdressers...not so much for beauty and hospo
They say half right isn't wrong, so that's me this time yesterday. I said this time yesterday that they'd open hairdressers and the beauty industry this week…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDaniel Newman: Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor worried South Auckland's jab rate too low for traffic light system
Auckland hairdressers can open up from Thursday, for the purpose of trialling vaccine passes. Aside from that, the Government says step three isn't necessary…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNew Zealand's lowest carbon footprint algae sneakers launch here and in the U.S today
Everybody loves hearing stories of Kiwi start-ups using kiwi ingenuity to take on the global business market. A local footwear company based in Wellington says…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBlood donation age limits being extended to keep up with demand
The criteria for blood donations is being expanded, to help keep up with demand. The upper age limit for first time blood or plasma donors has risen to 71 -…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDonna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Australia to reopen borders to vaccinated international students
Australia's reopening its borders to vaccinated international students, business visa holders and refugees from Wednesday next week. In this country, the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Throw us a bone and open cafes and hairdressers
I run the risk of making a massive dick of myself today – well to be honest, that’s a risk everyday, but today in particular, because of what I said last…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: BlackCaps swept aside by India with heavy defeat in third T20
The good news for the Black Caps is the test series starts on Thursday. The bad news? Well, there was a bit of that. New Zealand slumped to their…