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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food cost inflation easing, latest forecasts
Inflation may not remain as high, for as long, as previously expected.
The Reserve Bank's latest survey of business managers suggests inflation will…
2 months ago
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive on Act proposing a 'Local Tourism Dividend' as an alternative to a bed tax
Act's proposing what it calls a better alternative to a bed tax - promising revenue sharing between central government and councils.
The 'Local Touri…
2 months ago
Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 14th of August 2026, Act wants a tourism dividend instead of a bed tax, Tourism Holdin…
2 months ago
Ryan Bridge: Centrist voters will be confused so far this election
If you're a centrist, maybe softer, swing voter in this election, you're right to feel, so far at least, the whole thing's a bit of a ruse.
The left …
2 months ago
Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the people selling their properties ahead of the election due to capital gains tax fears
An expert believes some property investors are selling up ahead of the election.
Data from property analysts Cotality NZ shows the proportion of pro…
2 months ago
John Howard: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow on the NZSIS report looking at rising threats to national security
A retired Major General says New Zealanders need to be aware the threat of terrorism is real.
A Security Intelligence Service report shows the natio…
2 months ago
Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of August 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Act Leader David Seymour shares his t…
2 months ago
David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister and Act leader on the attempts to oust Luxon
David Seymour says important work is going on, despite the ructions within National's caucus.
National party leader Christopher Luxon survived a co…
2 months ago
Ryan Bridge: Land and inheritance taxes incoming?!
Everything in this election's just been turned on its head in 24 hours for three reasons – and it's not because of National.
Firstly, yesterday Chr…
2 months ago
Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on the study showing vaping could be a factor in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
A new study finds vaping by mothers could be a factor in the deaths of some babies.
Otago and Auckland University researchers say in 66 cases of Sud…
2 months ago