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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 BridgeGavin Grey: 'Last, best hope:' Leaders launch crucial UN climate summit
A crucial U.N. climate summit opened Sunday amid papal appeals for prayers and activists' demands for action, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMax Baxter: Otorohanga Mayor encourages young people to take an OE in rural New Zealand instead of overseas
The message to young kiwis who don't want to head overseas on their OE, is go to rural New Zealand instead. Think Rural, launched today, is a local government…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeProfessor Stephan Lewandowsky: World-renowned cognitive scientist on how to deal with Covid-19 misinformation
So it seems the vocal minority of anti-vaxers and anti-lockdown protesters, otherwise known as 'freedom fighters' has got louder over the weekend. At least…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNigel Bickle: Hastings District Council Chief Executive- too complicated to open Splash Planet with Covid rules
Hawkes Bay's water park Splash Planet is closing over summer for the first time since opening in 1998. Although Hawkes Bay isn’t reporting any Covid cases…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVincent McAviney: UK Correspondent - Sir David Attenborough speaks ahead of COP26
UK and Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney was aboard Sir David Attenborough's research vessel today to hear Sir David talk about the upcoming Climate Change…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Delta was always going to come to the South Island
I feel for the South Island, with their gradual waking up to the fact that Delta is real. A couple of weeks ago I said to my sister, who lives in Christchurch…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRosann Connolly George: Vincent George Travel Agent- MIQ changes about reconnecting families rather than tourism
The latest MIQ change is more about reconnecting families, rather than tourism. From the 14th of November, MIQ stays will be halved to seven days. People must…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Francis: U.S Correspondent - Passports to become more gender inclusive
The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation, marking a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who do not…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: This Government still does not have a clue
I joked this time yesterday that I hoped the big day of announcements we were awaiting wouldn’t just be announcements of announcements. I mean I thought we…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRuth Money: Victims advocate- ACC needs an independent review and huge reforms fast
ACC is being told it needs to urgently change how it operates. It's been sent an open letter from the Green party and 27 other organisations. It comes after it…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeEmma McLean: Working parent advocate- want more assurances children will be safe at school
A group representing working parents want more assurances their children will be safe at school. Primary and intermediate schools in level three areas are…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGillian Blythe: Water New Zealand Chief Executive- Three Waters Reform will unlock barriers
Widespread reaction to the Government's decision to go ahead with its controversial three water reforms. Water New Zealand says there are big challenges facing…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBodo Lang: University of Auckland Senior Marketing Lecturer- Mandatory vaccinations a good P.R move
A senior marketing lecturer sees mandatory vaccinations as a good P.R move. The Government is requiring 40 per cent of our workforce to be vaccinated. Staff…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Time will tell whether kids are safe to be back at school
I’m not sure the return to school yesterday for seniors in level three will be the super spreader event people like Rod Jackson were ‘freaking out’ about. I…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK correspondent - Queen returns to 'light duties' after last week's hospital visit
The Queen will no longer attend the Cop 26 climate summit in Glasgow next week, following her visit to hospital last week. Buckingham Palace says she's been…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMike Moore: Travel technology consultant - Government to announce big MIQ changes today
A glimmer of hope for Kiwis stranded overseas because they can't get a spot in managed isolation. The Government's making a major announcement about changes to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDonna Demaio: Australia correspondent on confusion over vaccine rules for Aussie Open
Confusion continues on vaccination rules for players at the Australian Open. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Kate Hawkesby a leaked email from the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: There's no equity in our Delta roadmap
It’s hard not to feel disillusioned this week - struggling to understand this new traffic light system. It feels like we’re being asked to reach an unrealistic…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDuane Mutu: Let's Play Live director on more parents picking up video games since start of pandemic
New research suggests three quarters of Kiwis have used video games to connect with their children during the pandemic. That's according to a new report by the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeeni Henare: Associate Minister of Health says misinformation partly to blame for slow vaccine uptake in Tairawhiti
The Government is keeping a close eye on vaccination rates in every DHB, as it prepares to transition the country to a new "traffic light" system of covid…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I can see why some Auckland schools are saying ‘no thanks’ to going back to class
We got a strong sense yesterday of the reaction to school going back for seniors currently languishing in Level 3, and how it’s gone down with teachers. The…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Keith Parry: Deputy Head of Sport and Events Management at Bournemouth University says sport will always be political
Human rights activists have disrupted the flame lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics. This was in protest to China hosting the games. The activists are…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce hopes traffic light system will end South Island's Level Two
Hopes today's announcement on the Covid protection framework will signal when the South Island can move out of Level Two. Canterbury Chamber of Commerce CEO…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeHannah Tamaki: Defending right to protest as Brian Tamaki faces charges for breaching lockdown rules
The Tamaki’s are once again defending their right to protest. Bishop Brian Tamaki appeared in court this week for failing to comply with a Level Three order…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: My patience is wearing thin for morons
Are you finding these days that your patience is wearing thin? When it comes to morons, mine is. When I read yesterday that people were gathering and chanting…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndy Jack: Flight Centre's Head of Customer Engagement on the future of business travel
The future of business travel, and what it will look like post-pandemic will be discussed today. Flight Centre are holding their corporate travel event…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBishop Michael Gielen: Assistant Catholic Bishop of Auckland on reforms in Catholic Church
Some changes could be on the way for the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has announced a two-year consultation process that aims to reform the Church. Called…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRugby: US congressman hails 'legendary' All Blacks in House of Representatives address
The All Blacks have a supporter in the US House of Representatives with a congressman welcoming the "legendary" team to America ahead of their clash against…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKarl Vasau: Principal of Rowandale Primary School fears year 1 to 10 school children may not be in the classroom until 2022
Senior students in level three regions get to go back to school from Tuesday, but for years one to 10, no such luck. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Heritage Homeowners will be feeling a little uneasy
As if this week’s not tough enough and we’re not rarked up enough already, now they want to carve up heritage houses for more development. A new bill aims to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeFloyd du Plessis: Corrections Association Acting President says prison workers caught off guard by mandatory vaccine announcement
Prison staff have been taken by surprise by the Government’s move to include them in mandatory vaccination. All staff working in New Zealand prisons now need…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK faces calls for 'Plan B' as cases rise
Life has returned to normal for millions in Britain since coronavirus restrictions were lifted over the summer. But while the rules have vanished, the virus…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJohn Tookey: AUT construction expert says new bill without builders is pointless
A new bill designed to cut red tape and allow more intensification in housing construction could be pointless if practical aspects aren’t taken into account…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSusan Taylor: Lockdown hardships push more people to get Kiwisaver funds out earlier
Financial hardship thanks to lockdown means more people are trying to get their Kiwisaver funds out earlier. Budgeting advisers say there's been a 25 to 40 per…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Yesterday's press conference was disingenuous and plain cruel
You knew when the PM started selling the idea that we should be so grateful not to be going into level 4, that the mind games were on, and she was going to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBryce Edwards: Political commentator says yesterday's Government decision maintains the status quo
Despite the optimism of many yesterday, Auckland is facing another two weeks of lockdown while the rest of the country remains in level two. The Government did…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Aynne Kokas: Media studies professor on Asian flim and television taking on Hollywood
The film industry has traditionally been dominated by studios in Hollywood, but there seems to have been a shift in the tide. The biggest movie in the world…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAshley Green: Hairdressers frustrated at lack of roadmap for them
Hairdressers are frustrated there's no roadmap for them. They're among those bearing the brunt of Auckland's lengthy lockdown; it's 10 weeks since they've had…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Epidemiologists are risking becoming obsolete
Promising signs on the horizon. Auckland’s going to get to 90 percent vaxxed soon, fingers crossed, and that’s going to force this Government to open some…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Goldsmith: National party education spokesperson says we kids should be allowed back at school once teachers are vaccinated
It's the first day of term four, but Auckland students still don't know when they'll be back in the classroom. That's despite initial indications they would be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePhil Goff: Auckland mayor labels lockdown partygoers 'bloody idiots'
Auckland's mayor has labelled party-goers who breached lockdown "bloody idiots". Footage from the massive party at a North Shore property on Saturday night…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Things we have learned this week
I think as we wrap this week, we just have to accept we are at a point now where counting cases is actually pointless. Delta has got away on us, it's had a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLaura Snapes: Adele to release first single in nearly six years
A big day in the music world, Adele is releasing her first single in nearly six years. ‘Easy on Me’ comes out today, which is the lead single off her new album…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLee Colquhoun: Māori health provider says we need to understand cultural differences to increase vaccination rates
One Māori health care provider is trying to improve vaccine rates in the area with one of the worst coverage rates in the country. In the Eastern Bay of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLance Burdett: Authorities hit brick wall with uncooperative Northland Covid cases
Authorities appear to have hit a brick wall, with the uncooperative women at the centre of Northland's Covid lockdown. The Covid-positive pair have refused to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Inconsistencies and double-standards from Government are galling
It’s hard not to feel sorry for Northland this morning, and the Waikato for that matter. I mean Waikato has two cases and they’re staying in Level 3, which…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrad Olsen: Uncooperative Northland Covid cases cost region an estimated $23 million
Northland is in level three lockdown for another five days thanks to an uncooperative Covid case. That means all up the pair will have cost the region $23…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePatrick Bayer: International relations expert says New Zealand's appearance at COP26 in Glasgow is important
An international relations expert says it's important New Zealand shows its face at a big climate change conference. COP 26 is taking place in Glasgow at the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAh-Leen Rayner: Breast Cancer Foundation estimates 133 women currently undiagnosed
The Breast Cancer Foundation says at least 133 women across the country won't know they have the disease right now. The national breast screening programme was…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: If we keep borrowing, we will turn into a debt basket case
The Government's books are supposedly in better shape than expected. The Finance Minister revealed a deficit, a business would call that a trading loss, of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeViv Beck: Support grows for New Zealand to have another tilt at hosting Commonwealth Games
Support for New Zealand to have another tilt at hosting the Commonwealth Games. Organisers have reduced the number of mandatory sports down to athletics and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAmanda Malu: Plunket chief supports ACT's call for priority MIQ spots for new parents
A call to set aside MIQ spaces for the parents of babies who are about to be born. The ACT Party and some health experts are calling for the Government to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGrant Davidson: Work underway to target low vaccination rates in rural communities
Work is underway to target low vaccination rates in rural communities. Dunedin Medical School research has found people who have had at least one jab is 11…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Stop using press conferences as a time to gloat and give us a plan
The only good thing to come out of yesterday is that I won a bet. My husband bet me that they’d loosen something or announce something yesterday. That they’d…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRichard Beddie: Sydney gyms struggle to get members back after lockdown
Across the ditch, gyms are struggling to get their members back after lockdown. Sydney's having to offer free workouts, new programmes, and promise better…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMarisa Bidois: Restaurant Association chief pushes back on idea that some businesses should be left to fail
Pushback on the idea that some businesses need to fail after lockdown. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub suggested some businesses should be left to fail, so others…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Jin Russell: Paediatrician backs call to delay reopening of Auckland schools
The Government's decision to delay the reopening of Auckland schools by a week, is being seen as the right call, despite some believing it will result in lost…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Aucklanders are fed up and angry and rightfully so
It’s lucky we weren’t on air last week, because we probably would’ve been sacked. I mean there are only so many swear words tolerable on air, but expressing…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLesley Gray: Senior healthcare lecturer ahead of Government announcement on Covid restrictions
Despite Auckland being in it's longest lockdown ever, daily Covid-19 cases keep climbing up. Yesterday we had 60 community cases, 56 of them in Auckland…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Sarah Son: Korean studies lecturer on why Squid Game has taken the world by storm
So the South Korean show Squid Game has taken the world by storm. Despite being a Korean speaking show, it's number one in Netflix in 90 countries, and is soon…