A sign the economy is getting back on track. 

The latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index shows the sector's grown in June – only the fifth month of growth in the last two and a half years. 

The hospitality industry is continuing to contract, but it’s offset by the good results in transport and storage. 

Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge the car is moving in the right direction – we’re not exactly sprinting or going at a full pace, but we’re certainly moving towards where we need to be. 

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A sign the economy is getting back on track.&nbsp;
The latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index shows the sector's grown in June – only the fifth month of growth in the last two and a half years.&nbsp;
The hospitality industry is continuing to contract, but it’s offset by the good results in transport and storage.&nbsp;
Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge the car is moving in the right direction – we’re not exactly sprinting or going at a full pace, but we’re certainly moving towards where we need to be.&nbsp;
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Cameron Bagrie: Economist on the latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index, state of the economy

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Cabinet's being warned its window for a decision around replacing our two ageing warships is rapidly closing.  

An NZ Initiative research note says the frigates are set to retire within a decade and the complex geopolitical environment adds another layer of urgency. 

Retired Major General John Howard says we're seeing more volatility both in our region and at home.  

He told Ryan Bridge the country now has the option to think broadly about the maritime capabilities we want and how we defend our national interests.  

Howard says if we’re going to be serious about maintaining a blue-water capability, then we need a minimum of four warships. 

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Cabinet's being warned its window for a decision around replacing our two ageing warships is rapidly closing. &nbsp;
An NZ Initiative research note says the frigates are set to retire within a decade and the complex geopolitical environment adds another layer of urgency.&nbsp;
Retired Major General John Howard says we're seeing more volatility both in our region and at home. &nbsp;
He told Ryan Bridge the country now has the option to think broadly about the maritime capabilities we want and how we defend our national interests. &nbsp;
Howard says if we’re going to be serious about maintaining a blue-water capability, then we need a minimum of four warships.&nbsp;
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John Howard: Retired Major General and NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on their warning about the state of New Zealand's warships

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Sir Sam Neill is being remembered as a gentle soul - who helped put New Zealand film on the map.

The Northern Ireland-born actor, who moved here at the age of seven, has died suddenly aged 78. 

He was surrounded by family at a Sydney hospital. 

Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio tells Ryan what the reaction has been in Australia. 

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Sir Sam Neill is being remembered as a gentle soul - who helped put New Zealand film on the map.
The Northern Ireland-born actor, who moved here at the age of seven, has died suddenly aged 78.&nbsp;
He was surrounded by family at a Sydney hospital.&nbsp;
Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio tells Ryan what the reaction has been in Australia.&nbsp;
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on Sir Sam Neill's passing

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of July 2026 the services sector is just barely creeping back into growth, founder of Bagrie Economics Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts. 

Retired Major General and New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow John G. Howard, tells Ryan why he's sounding the alarm about the state of the New Zealand's Navy fleet.

Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a former Sydney childcare worker charged with 329 offences and the Australian tributes for Sam Neill including Anthony Albanese. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of July 2026 the services sector is just barely creeping back into growth, founder of Bagrie Economics Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts.&nbsp;
Retired Major General and New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow John G. Howard, tells Ryan why he's sounding the alarm about the state of the New Zealand's Navy fleet.
Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a former Sydney childcare worker charged with 329 offences and the Australian tributes for Sam Neill including Anthony Albanese.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026 

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Cameron Bagrie: Economist on the latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index, state of the economy

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