On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 14th of August 2026, Act wants a tourism dividend instead of a bed tax, Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive, Grant Webster shares his thoughts.
Price of groceries might be starting to soften, Informetrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen shares his thoughts.
A group of researchers have found that Meth contamination is increasing in previously exposed properties, data analytics lecturer at Unitec Muhammad Irfan, tells Ryan why.
Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on the UK seeing the hottest day of the year with 38.1C provisionally recorded at Kew Gardens, London and the latest on the Clacton by-election.
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Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on Labour deciding not to change the rules about landlord interest deductibility
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Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Student Association President on the Fees Free scheme and the impact of ending it
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Kiwis relying more on credit cards
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