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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 BridgeGeoffrey Miller: Foreign policy expert says New Zealand being excluded from AUUKUS pact could be a benefit
A foreign policy expert says New Zealand being left out in the cold in a new security pact could be a benefit. The three-way deal between the UK, the US and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Shane Reti: National party health spokesperson calls Government to explain why more Auckland GPs aren't administering the Covid-19 vaccin
National is calling on the Government to explain why there aren't more Auckland GPs administering the Covid vaccine. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's indicated…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVaughan Couillault: Fears for cultural as well as financial losses as international student enrolments predicted to fall further
New Zealand schools are missing their international students, and not just because of the money they bring in. Primary, intermediate and secondary schools lost…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: More young people think the world is doomed
Bit of a worry that in these already stressful times for young people, they have an additional worry gnawing away at them; the destruction of the planet and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDenis O'Reilly: Lifetime Black Power member has concerns about Covid-19 spreading within gang communities
A lifetime gang member has concerns, about Covid-19 spreading within gang communities. Some members of an Auckland Mongrel Mob chapter are isolating, after a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJames Wilson: Real estate agents around the country report high levels of interest from Auckland home buyers
Auckland's Level Four lockdown could be making the grass even greener on the other side. Real estate agents in regions such as Tauranga are reporting record…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: What's happening with school holidays?
As tough as this lockdown is for many people, it’s really tough for the kids having to do school work from home, and for their parents who may be trying to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJon Duffy: Consumer New Zealand Chief says Foodstuffs North Island are doing the bare minimum
A suggestion changes being agreed to by one of our major supermarket chains don't go far enough. It comes after a report by the Commerce Commission found…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRichard Meade: Economist says Covid-19 loan scheme would be a win-win for businesses and the Government
The idea of a student loan-type scheme is expected to be a win-win for businesses and the Government. Treasury's being asked to introduce it to help companies…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSimon Arcus: Wellington Chamber of Commerce says New Zealand is too reliant on Auckland
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce says New Zealand is too reliant on Auckland. The capital has been in Alert Level Two for a week now...but with Auckland…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Auckland stuck in lockdown... is it actually working?
So, although we were delivered the worst kept secret that Auckland’s staying in Level 4 another week, I'm not convinced that'll be it. The PM said cabinet had…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeProfessor Robert MacCulloch: Questions raised as to how socially and economically viable elimination strategy is
Another week of level 4 for Auckland and level 2 for the rest of the country. The longer this goes on; the more questions are being raised about at what point…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCarmel Sepuloni: Minister for Disability issues says there is some Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amongst disabled people
A drive to get more disabled people vaccinated. The Taikura Trust is launching Tiaki, a Covid-19 campaign aiming to break down barriers to access for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRawinia Higgins: Māori Language Moment hope to set world record for most people speaking an endangered indigenous language
As you'll be aware we're in Te Wiki o te reo Māori at the moment - Māori Language Week. And today is the day the Māori Language Commission want us to get…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Don't get your hopes up Auckland
“We need to stay the course. We don’t want to yo yo in and out of lockdowns. We don’t want to waste our hard fought gains thus far. We have to stay vigilant…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJens Lundgren: Could NZ follow Denmark in lifting Covid restrictions?
Some good news over the weekend with Denmark sending half a million Pfizer vaccines to New Zealand. But this comes as Denmark is completely getting rid of its…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAllyson Gofton: Buying an air fryer is not worth the hype
Among all the air fryer chat, there is confirmation that buying one is a real trend this lockdown. New Zealand PriceSpy data shows interest in an air fryer has…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: UK ditches plans for vaccine passports at crowded venues
Authorities in Britain have decided not to require vaccine passports for entry into nightclubs and other crowded events in England, Britain's health secretary…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAndrew Alderson: All Blacks pummel Pumas to claim another impressive victory
Another week, another commanding bonus-point victory for the All Blacks. Each more impressive than the last, too. After three comfortable wins against the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: James Shaw is a complete hypocrite
For a government obsessed with optics, it beggars' belief that more thought wasn’t given to James Shaw’s decision to travel all the way to Scotland for a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRewi Spraggon: Hangi Master's mission to feed the homeless in lockdown
One man is on a mission to feed the homeless in lockdown. Hangi Master's Rewi Spraggon says he and his son have given out about three thousand hangi to Tamaki…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeIsaac Pachecho: Director of tourism at 9/11 memorial in New York ahead of 20 year anniversary
This weekend will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Most of us remember where we were that fateful day, watching those horrific images coming out of New York…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBen Thornton: Auckland tourism operator says international tourists will be the key to survival
An Auckland tourism operator says international tourists will be needed to help keep local businesses afloat. Bush and Beach Tour Company's Ben Thornton says…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Signs are it will be a tough Christmas
It feels like a raw deal doesn’t it? We’re locked down, grocery prices are creeping up and up and up, and then we get the news that we’re in for an expensive…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Trevor James: Concerns raised over herbicide resisitance on New Zealand farms and vineyards
It turns out herbicide resistance is a far bigger problem in New Zealand than anyone thought. Scientists have just completed the first nationwide survey on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKevin Powers: 9/11 mastermind yet to stand trial nearly as twenty year anniversary approaches
As we approach the twenty-year anniversary of the 9/11 disaster one of the key masterminds of the attack has still yet to face trial. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDes Gorman: Delta caught the Government by surprise
The latest Delta outbreak has forced a Government rethink, on recently announced plans to reopen the border. The Government still intends to go ahead with a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Delta Level 2 still going to damage businesses
I know this move today to Level 2 is a step in the right direction; God only knows we all want to get down this level slide ASAP and back to some kind of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKristen Prendergast: Head of Entertainment Programming at Neon on Kiwis running out of new content during lockdown
Welcome to Delta Level 2. Well, for most of the country, Auckland still has work to do. For a lot of Kiwis, the last few weeks have involved plenty of time in…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJereon Jongjans: Dive Tutukaka operator hopes restrictions for Northland can be safely lifted soon
Northland has become an island under the new Level Two restrictions. While many businesses can reopen, travel between Northland and the rest of the country…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGraham Burke: Relief for construction industry as government allows some projects to restart under Level 4
Relief in the construction industry. The Government's agreed to allow manufacturing of some building products to restart in Auckland during level 4. There's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Good to hear about level 2, but where are our vaccines?
Stoked for everyone, bar Auckland, who gets to wake up tomorrow morning in Level 2. A few changes, but hey, at least you’re in level 2. Or ‘Delta 2’ as they’re…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMissing Australian boy Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak found alive after desperate three-day search
Missing boy Anthony "AJ" Elfalak has been found alive after a desperate three-day search, NSW Police have confirmed. Anthony, or "AJ", who is autistic and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDougal Sutherland: Clinical psychologist says we should have faith in our teachers to handle mask wearing
Confidence teachers will be able to navigate the issues around mask wearing at schools. It's recommended for over 12s but not required, when school begins for…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMatthew Tukaki: Māori Authority Chair says David Seymour has completely lost the plot on vaccine code tweet
A Māori leader is outraged after David Seymour tweeted a Māori only vaccine code. The code allows people to book in or turn up without an appointment at a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Wilkie: Otis launches fund dedicated to funding projects for growing oats
Otis, the first New Zealand oat milk brand to grow its own oats, is wanting some company. Its launching the 1 percent fund today where one percent of its sales…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: The Auckland terror attack leaves so many questions
How you holding up there Auckland? As the meme says, what a year last week has been. A Level 4 lockdown, an escapee from MIQ, flooding in West Auckland, and a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElliott Smith: Black Caps thrash Bangladesh to stay alive in Twenty20 series
How things can change in just three games. After an embarrassing first-up capitulation and the last-ball loss that followed, the Black Caps have gone full…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Prince Charles' ex-aide quits charity role amid honour claims
A former close aide to Prince Charles stepped down temporarily from his role as chief executive of a royal charity amid reports that he helped secure an honor…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeShaun Robinson: Mental health doesn’t excuse LynnMall terrorist's behaviour
Don't blame terrorism on mental health issues or treat extremism like a mental health condition. A police scene examination is continuing at Auckland's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: What are the lessons to be learned from the MIQ breach?
Before we blow a fuse at managed isolation, let's have some context. Nearly 170,000 people have been through the system. 12 escapes all up involving 16 people…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJarrod Harr: Professor of Management weighs in on debate of employers being more open to hiring teenagers
Even in the midst of lockdowns, the hospitality sector has been vocal about labour shortages. The industry wants urgent visa extensions and border exemptions…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMargaret Barbour: University of Waikato launches world first degree in climate change
Waikato University is launching the world's first degree in climate change today. The aim is to produce graduates to lead future climate change solutions -…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMike Moore: Travel Consultant says new MIQ system doesn't allow people to plan
Concerns a new MIQ booking system may not make things any better. A new virtual queue for spots will come into action once the outbreak-induced pause is over…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKelly Bennett: Construction Industry Training Organisation Advisor for Women on research showing employers want more women in the industry
Of those working in our construction industry, just two point six percent are women. Research out this morning shows both employers and women want the number…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Auckland needs incentives to continue doing heavy lifting
Shout out to Auckland this morning, and Northland for that matter. The only two places still waking up in Level 4. Doing the heavy lifting for the rest of the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeCameron Toomey: Domino's New Zealand general manager predicts a big day for fast food
Deliveries are also an option for those who don’t want to queue Domino's New Zealand general manager Cameron Toomey told Kate Hawkesby they’re expecting a big…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGraham Le Gros: Malaghan Institute immunologist says Covid-19 vaccine rollout needs to be targeted
An immunologist says new vaccine eligibility should be celebrated. From today anyone over the age of 12 has the ability to book in to get the Covid-19 jab…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeHeath Milne: Development West Coast offers rebate scheme for small businesses delivering in Level 3
Today will see the return of cafe coffee and gloriously greasy takeaways for those south of Auckland, regarding it can be picked up or delivered under Covid…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Lockdown is taking a toll on our mental health
A lot of talk around mental health at the moment, and rightly so. This lockdown feels tougher, and we’re right to feel deflated by it, our lockdowns are…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKurt Krause: Infectious diseases expert says only time will tell whether we have Delta under control
Two weeks is a long time when it comes to Covid. There are 562 community cases in the current Delta outbreak -- with just 53 new cases reported yesterday…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRachel Kelleher: Emergency services receive more than 150 calls about flooding, mostly in west Auckland
Civil Defence officials still don't know the full extent of the damage, from a night of heavy rain and extensive flooding in Auckland. Emergency services have…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAllan Sanson: Waikato District Mayor blasts decision to leave half of road in level three and half in level four
Those on one side of a Waikato road will wake up tomorrow in level three, but the other will still be in level four. Everywhere south of Auckland will move to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAshley Kai Fong: People are more susceptible to online scams in lockdown
It may be easier than we think to combat online scams that are continuing to run rampant in New Zealand. New research by BNZ shows nearly four out of five New…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: My response to the Public Services Commissioner
The Public Service Commissioner, Peter Hughes, took umbrage at an editorial I wrote last week challenging the under performance of Ashley Bloomfield in his…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeElliott Smith: Shot put champion Lisa Adams on 'special' moment with sister and coach Dame Valerie
When six rounds were complete and Lisa Adams saw her name at the top of the leaderboard in the women's shot put (F37) at the Paralympic Games, a dream had been…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: As troops return, UK under pressure over Afghans left behind
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday praised the "colossal" effort to airlift civilians from Kabul, as U.K. troops and diplomats flew home after the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Bishop: Select committees on Zoom pretty inadequate
National says scrutiny of the Government, in person, is critical. The Prime Minister suspended parliament last week, on advice from the Director-General of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: More scrutiny is needed for our bureaucrats
Isn’t it interesting how much lower the bar is for bureaucrats than the private sector? Even our sports teams get more scrutiny. Imagine if Ashley Bloomfield…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJohn McBeth: Sports broadcaster gives the rundown on what to look out for this weekend at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Great news overnight with New Zealand winning our first medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Sophie Pascoe won her 16th overall medal, getting silver in the…