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Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos
It's too early to tell whether National should switch leaders.
We've had one poll last night with the left-bloc winning.
If that case were to event…
2 months ago
James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Head of Advocacy on the Government extending the Warrant of Fitness period
There's worry the new Warrant of Fitness regime will mean more dangerous vehicles on the road.
Vehicles of almost every age will get their warrants…
2 months, 1 week ago
David Wills: Nurses Society Director on the increasing reports of abuse towards healthcare staff
Increasing reports of horrendous abuse directed towards staff at emergency departments.
Figures released under the Official Information Act show mor…
2 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 April.
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every we…
2 months, 1 week ago
Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers
A lift in beneficiaries could suggest recent policy decisions are taking us in the wrong direction.
At the end of March, just over 409 thousand peop…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan
There's been a bit of hand-wringing this week about the fuel situation and some of it is justified.
If you're running an airline, it's bad. If you'r…
2 months, 1 week ago
Shane Kingston: T&G Managing Director on Envy becoming the country's first billion dollar apple
A significant milestone for New Zealand apple brand Envy – the first to surpass a billion dollars in global sales.
The Royal Gala and Braeburn mix …
2 months, 1 week ago
Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on Inland Revenue's recommendation to raise taxes
A tax expert believes new Inland Revenue recommendations fly in the face of long term fiscal forecasts.
The report lays out a range of suggestions, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 16th of April 2025, Pharmacists are being given more powers to help take the pressur…
2 months, 1 week ago
Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on Government letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for common conditions
Pharmacists appear ready for an increased workload under a proposed expansion of services.
The Government's considering letting pharmacists prescribe…
2 months, 1 week ago