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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 BridgeTim Dower: More of us owe money to the Crown, expect it to be written off
Here's something to look out for in the next few months, or perhaps on the last day of Parliament before Christmas. Today's Herald reports there's about four…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeScott Harold: Rand Corporation researcher on China-Taiwan tensions
You'll be aware Chinese warplanes have been flying sorties into Taiwan's air defence zone. Naturally, Taiwan is a bit stressed by all this, saying military…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Turner: Cancellation of Canterbury's A and P show is a huge economic loss for the region.
The cancellation of Canterbury's A and P show is a huge economic loss for the region. Three Cup and Show events - the Agricultural Show, Addington Cup Week and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Bishop: National MP says he has been calling for rapid Covid testing for some time
National MP Chris Bishop is feeling vindicated by the Government's decision to introduce rapid antigen tests in some hospitals. He told Tim Dower it's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: How do you tackle Covid in the gangs?
Great to see the TV news last night, and clips of Auckland people so relieved to get out into the park and meet a few friends. Ordinary, working people finally…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Dianne Sika Paotonu: Waipa mayor calls for North Island to return to Level 3
Covid-19 has sneaked through the Auckland boundary. In Kawhia and Karapiro the finger's been pointed at outsiders sneaking to their holiday places. Some say…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrett O'Riley: Businesses frustrated at lack of involvement in Covid-19 response
Frustration from businesses that want to do more to help, during the Covid-19 crisis. The Herald's Mood of the Boardroom survey shows CEOs rate Prime Minister…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDeborah Pead: Public Relations expert says the Government needs to unite us in vaccination efforts
A PR expert says the Government needs to attract more people if they want to get vaccination rates up. Just over 20 percent of New Zealanders still haven't had…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeHamish Pinkham: Rhythm & Vines co-founder confirms no Covid-19 jab no entry this summer
Like a good supporting act, one of the country's biggest summer festivals is supporting the Government's vaccine certificate. Festival and concert-goers will…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: Vaccine passports are coming, whether you like it or not
Vaccine passports are on the way. The Government wants a system up and running from November in time for the summer event season. They'd be both printable and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIan McPherson: Job listings continue to rise despite lockdowns
Job listings are continuing to rise, despite the Covid-19 restrictions and Auckland's lockdown. Trade Me job listings are up by nearly a half in the third…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNick Tuffley: First Official Cash Rate hike in seven years expected today
The Reserve Bank makes its monetary policy review announcement this afternoon. The guts of it is the Official Cash Rate, which is still at 0.25 percent…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: Auckland is in it for the long haul
It won't have been a surprise to see Auckland still locked down pretty tight, after yesterday's Cabinet meeting. The PM talked about this so-called road map…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSue Kurtovich: Early Childhood Council CEO disappointed in lack of involvement in Covid roadmap
Disappointment from Auckland early childhood centres they weren't consulted about phase one of the region's road map out of Covid-19 restrictions. They'll be…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDion O'Neale: Covid modeller says even small gathering sizes are risky at this stage of the Covid-19 outbreak
Auckland University Covid modeller Dion O'Neale says being fully vaccinated, wearing a mask and staying outdoors reduces the risk at gatherings. But he told…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Phil Ross: Marine ecologist ten years on from Rena disaster
It's ten years since the container ship Rena smashed into Astrolabe Reef off Tauranga, causing New Zealand's worst ever environmental disaster. Hundreds of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSarah Farag: Calls for the business community to lead the way on vaccination
Calls for the business community to lead the way on vaccination. The head of a travel company wants a logo which indicates when an staff's entire business is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: We're stuck in a lockdown that isn't working
We're stuck now, a Level 3 lockdown in Auckland that's starting to fragment, and frankly no chance of that being eased today. And now cases in Waikato, no…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaula Southgate: Hamilton mayor as city wakes up in Alert Level Three
Hamilton is waking up back in lockdown -- following the confirmation of two new cases in Waikato. As well as the city, Tamahere, Raglan, Ngāruāwahia, Huntly…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: What Delta Level 2.5 will look like for Auckland
I won’t be here next week because I’m off for a week of the school holidays; to my living room, like every other Aucklander, but before I go, I thought I’d…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKathryn Berkett: Child psychologist says Phillips investigation children will need to be handled carefully
The Phillips investigation will need to approach the kids in a way that works for them. Tom Phillips and his three young children Jayda, Maverick and Ember…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeStuart Crosby: Mayors far from convinced over Three Waters programme
Mayors up and down the country are still far from convinced over the Government's three waters reform programme. The plan is for the sixty-seven local and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMarty Kennedy: Blenheim Inn owner fears the worst for school holidays with no Aucklanders
The school holidays start today, but it may not provide much relief to struggling businesses around the country. The Prime Minister signalled that Auckland's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Stone: Robo-Cup president on robots playing vs. real footballers by 2050
Could we see football players playing against robots? Well that's the aim of a group of robotic scientists. The Robot Soccer World Cup or Robo-Cup has been…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Time will tell if there are any real changes to Police 10-7
I’m trying not to write about lockdown every day. And Covid, and case numbers, and gang members, but can I just say to everyone outside of Auckland, please…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLieutenant Colonel Lynette Hudson: Head of social services at Salvation Army on how Delta is impacting our community
The 45 cases yesterday disrupted a gradual decline many of us were getting quite used to. Dr Ashley Bloomfield says many of the cases this week have been in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIain McMillan: Enztec CEO says demand for places in home isolation trial expected to be high
Demand to be part of the home isolation trial is expected to be high. It will allow 150 people to travel overseas and self-isolate for a fortnight when…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Govt's reading the room, expect more announcements
Have you noticed the announcement blitz the Government is on ever since John Key’s piece got massive coverage? Hit a nerve anyone? I found it amusing how on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSarah Trotman: Government confirms construction of controversial Mt Erebus memorial will start shortly
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has confirmed construction on the controversial Mt. Erebus memorial will start shortly. Protestors have delayed the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJudith Collins: National set to unveil 50-page MIQ travel plan
National has a plan to reunite New Zealand families for Christmas It's set to unveil a new 50-page plan this morning to allow safe travel in and out of New…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Greta Thunberg has a lot of nerve going for our beloved Jacinda
I wonder whether Greta Thunberg has been burnt by her moment in the sun. Small time young climate crusader makes huge splash onto international stage, gets…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKen Johnson: Low satisfaction levels reported for new MIQ booking system
Low satisfaction levels for the new MIQ booking system. It had its first run at the start of last week, and will be in action again this evening In a Grounded…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCatherine Hall: Alzheimers NZ's Dementia Economic Impact Report shows dementia among Māori, Pasifika and Asian communities will more than do
There's concern that outcomes for New Zealanders living with dementia are going downhill, fast. Alzheimers NZ's Dementia Economic Impact Report shows dementia…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDamien O'Connor: One way quarantine free travel for Pasifika seasonal workers starts next week
One-way quarantine free travel for seasonal workers from a handful of Pacific countries, starts next week. Workers from Vanuatu will begin arriving on Monday…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Sir John Key is on the money, but will the Government listen?
Sir John Key’s piece yesterday was so good it ran front-page across two rival news websites. If you haven’t read it, look it up. It’s refreshing. You can’t…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKatherine Swan: Randstad NZ director encourages workplaces to make the most of Mental Health Awareness Week
With Mental Health Awareness Week kicking off today businesses are being told to take note. The event aims to get more Kiwis talking about how they feel in the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDes Gorman: Government is relying too much on fear to get people vaccinated
Support for the views of Sir John Key. Some have labelled the former Prime Minister's assessment of the Government's Covid-19 response as naive and out of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: German election tight; Merkel's bloc eyes worst result yet
Germany's center-left Social Democrats were locked in a very close race Sunday with outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right bloc, which is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSias du Plessis: South African sports correspondent ahead of All Blacks vs Springboks 100th test
The All Blacks are playing arguably their fiercest rivals this weekend; the Springboks. This will be the first time the two teams have met since the 2019 World…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: Govt needs to reveal its plan on how to live with Covid
Now we've accepted we're going to have to learn to live with Covid-19, can we please have a clear plan? Listening to the PM and Chris Hipkins and the good…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBen Peterson: Farmers tells staff to return to work during level three or be reduced to 80 percent pay
Retail chain Farmers has told Auckland office staff to go back to the office in Level Three, or be reduced to 80 percent pay. At the same time, the Government…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ warns travellers to check terms and conditions before booking accomodation
People are losing out on money paid for holiday accommodation they can't use in lockdown. Consumer New Zealand has been receiving up to 15 Covid-19 related…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: How can event companies plan under Level 3?
I’m feeling for the events industry this morning, another industry left in a holding pattern by the Government, playing a waiting game of will we, won’t we…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRupert Gough: Figures reveal many first home buyers expect gifts or loans to help with deposit
It seems more and more young people are expecting parents to help buy their first home. But yet young people often still struggle when it comes to financial…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChester Borrows: New police Tactical Response Model to tackle officer safety rather than arming cops
A new programme will help prepare police with the various skills they need. The Government is investing $45 million in frontline officer safety - instead of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Now Auckland's in Level 3.. let's not stuff this up
Bit of a double-edged sword today, and I’m not sure what we should be worried about more. The hundreds of thousands of extra Aucklanders back at work today all…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMichael Tritt: Kiwi b-bike supplier Electrify launches in the United Kingdom
Kiwi e-bike supplier Electrify New Zealand is launching its own e-bike brand in the UK after finding success locally. And more good news for them, a recent…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndy Foster: Wellington mayor unsure why capital's MIQ facilities are being halved
Wellington's mayor isn't entirely sure why the capital's MIQ facilities are being halved. MBIE has decided to stop using one of Wellington's quarantine hotels…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGrant Webster: Tourism operators will watch the United States with interest as they reopen to vaccinated travellers
Despite hundreds of thousands of Covid cases every day, and an average of 2000 deaths a day, the US is opening up again. They're opening their borders to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: See it for what it is... Auckland's Level 3 move was political
So they did it, they dropped us to level 3, which they were always going to, despite case numbers and mystery cases looking pretty much the same, if not worse…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJasper Jackson: Major brands revealed to be advertising on Covid-19 conspiracy websites
Out in the big space that is the internet there is a lot of misinformation when it comes to Covid-19. But an investigation has revealed dozens of the world's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeColin Tukuitonga: Pacific health expert says case numbers are too high to be easing restrictions
Auckland University public health expert Colin Tukuitonga told Kate Hawkesby case numbers are too high to be easing restrictions. "I would have preferred the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeStuart Smith: National's Climate Change spokesperson in disbelief James Shaw is travelling to Scotland
There's disbelief James Shaw wants to go to a climate change conference in Scotland with an entourage of 14 people. The United Nations summit, dubbed Cop26, is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Auckland has to go to Level 3
I know the rest of the country is sick of hearing about this, but for the 1.6 million people who live in Auckland, we're into day 34 of level 4. Since the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Australia says France knew of 'grave' submarine concerns
France would have known Australia had “deep and grave concerns” that a submarine fleet the French were building would not meet Australian needs, Prime Minister…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeScott Simpson: Waikato cases worrying for small tight-knit community
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says the cases are worrying for the small tight-knit community. He told Kate Hawkesby people should take advantage of the pop-up…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: Chris Cairns ready to tackle 'the greatest challenge I've ever faced'
Cricket legend Chris Cairns says he is ready to tackle the greatest challenge he has ever faced as he begins rehabilitation following a serious health scare…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAlexandra Birt: Transparency around MIQ booking times will beat the bots
A new managed isolation system hopes to beat some of the bots. At 8am a virtual lobby will open, placing people in a queue for 3000 managed isolation vouchers…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Janice Gassama Asare: CBS announces new reality show 'The Activist'
These days there seems to be a reality tv show about anything, but this really takes the cake. CBS have made "The Activist" which involves so-called activists…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Auckland's lockdown has me languishing
Day 31 in Level 4 for Aucklanders, and boy, are we over it. There’s actually a word for how we’re all feeling and it’s been called the dominant emotion of…