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8469 - Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election

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jue., 26 feb. 2026

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election

Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand

Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor on the Reserve Bank's push to increase cash

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Ōhakea Air Force based being greenlit as an alternative runway for commercial planes

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year

Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?

Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap data breach

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026

Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal

Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our data

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession

John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on Genesis Energy announcing a $400m capital raise

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the concerns air traffic controllers are getting poached

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link

Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers

Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers

Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland housing intensification

Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%

Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac considering funding two new blood cancer treatments

Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals

Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth

Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026

Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the National Infrastructure Plan

Bernie Sugrue: Baking Industry Association President on the price of bread rising 60%

Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR

Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy announcing a capital raise

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the inquiry into Moa Point Treatment Plant

Ryan Bridge: Beware the insatiable beast that is the State

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Eden Park being allowed to up 22 concerts a year

Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: Yes, sport is dangerous

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026

Nick Hill: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive on Sail GP returning to Auckland's waterfront