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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the Government announcing review into the CRL
City Rail Link cost concerns have uncovered a reoccurring issue with New Zealand infrastructure projects.
The project's former boss Sean Sweeney has…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ryan Bridge: The OECD's report needs to be taken with a grain of salt
It's somewhat ironic the latest lecture we're getting from an office of global boffins is headquartered in Paris.
No offence to the French, but they…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Laura McClure: ACT MP on the axing of the Broadcasting Standards Authority
ACT's welcoming the death of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, but wants the Government to move quickly.
Media and Communications Minister Paul…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on the Government's plan to introduce a citizenship test
The Government's plans to introduce a citizenship test is being labelled as a waste of taxpayer money.
Applicants would have to answer 20 questions …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, unemployment’s slightly dipped to 5.3%, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares his tho…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the unemployment rate
A major bank believes unemployment will remain fairly flat this year, rather than anything catastrophic.
The national rate dipped slightly to 5.3 per…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ryan Bridge: The Nats stand a chance this election
The Coalition is failing on two numbers that matter most to us voters.
Inflation is up over 3%. Not as bad as the Aussies. Not helped by Trump.
But…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ian Hutson: Salvation Army Mission Officer on the report finding secure housing is key to reducing reoffending
A Salvation Army report finds secure housing is a key to reducing reoffending.
The first of six reports into prisoner reintegration into the commun…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the Government's local government amalgamation ultimatum
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale's accepted the Government's three-month challenge in order to control the region's local government destiny.
Councils …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hold
Finding a job remains tough, and the surge in fuel prices could make it even tougher.
Stats NZ is confirming the unemployment rate for the March quar…
1 month, 2 weeks ago