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John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss
The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route.
Some regional flights could be on the chopping block afte…
4 months ago
Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand
A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing.
Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey…
4 months ago
Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026
Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 February.
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every…
4 months ago
Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor on the Reserve Bank's push to increase cash
The Reserve Bank's proposal enforcing the set up of more branches and ATMs has left one expert stunned.
It's asking for public feedback on requiring…
4 months ago
Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Ōhakea Air Force based being greenlit as an alternative runway for commercial planes
The last piece of the puzzle for overnight air traffic control, with the Government opening up a new 24/7 alternative runway for commercial airlines.…
4 months ago
Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Dairy NZ have unveiled their state of the dairy nation report, Federated Farmers Dairy …
4 months ago
Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year
Dairy farmers are celebrating - as the sector delivers a record year.
Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report, shows farmers pr…
4 months ago
Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?
There's a big puffy cloud of smoke hanging over the vaping versus cigarettes debate this week.
It's all kicked off because the government's handing …
4 months ago
Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch
Liquor licensing mayhem for Christchurch bar owners as the opening of the new stadium nears.
Super Rugby's Super Round games will be played at One …
4 months ago
Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap data breach
A former chair of Health New Zealand says a fix to issues within health data systems has likely been put off, after a possible hack of MediMap.
The …
4 months ago