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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist previews the latest unemployment figures
The job market is expected to remain tight for quite some time.
Many economists are picking today's unemployment rate will increase from 5.3% to 5.…
2 months, 1 week ago
Denise Garland: Retail NZ Advocacy Manager on Shoplifting rising to its highest level in 15 years
Scepticism from retailers that Police will turn up to a theft - as shoplifting rises to its highest level in 15 years.
Police laid the highest number…
2 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 5th of August 2026, unemployment's expected to edge up from 5.3 to around 5.5%,…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ryan Bridge: Where are all the wise owls at hardware stores?
I've been spending a bit of time in hardware stores lately.
Which is great 'case most let you bring your dog along and when it's raining you can bas…
2 months, 1 week ago
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-operative CEO on housing consent approvals rising 19%
A building material supplier wants to see the consents given to new homes turn into actual work.
Stats NZ figures show approvals rose 19% annually t…
2 months, 1 week ago
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on consumer arrears falling to the lowest level since 2021
Signs of life in the economy as overall debt improves.
Centrix data for June shows consumers' credit performance is continuing to improve, with arr…
2 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, The Government's keeping the extra $50 fuel relief for now, Waitomo Group CEO Simon Par…
2 months, 1 week ago
Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the government extending fuel relief
Support for continued fuel relief - with motorists still sensitive to price rises.
The Government's extending the in-work tax credit, higher mileage …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ryan Bridge: Is it too late for the Nats to roll Luxon?
The battle for the right and centre-right vote is the most interesting thing about the election.
Because it's the battle that will determine who wea…
2 months, 1 week ago
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent gives updates on European wildfires
Two people have died after their helicopters collided in mid-air, while fighting wildfires west of Athens in Greece.
A British pilot and Greek fire …
2 months, 1 week ago