On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 18th of August 2026, More delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills shares his concerns with Ryan. 

Stats NZ released their selected price index, it showed food inflation up 1.9% on last year, Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod provides some analysis.

Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group Chair, David Cunliffe is calling for wealthier Kiwis to fund more of our essential aged care services.

Plus Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a new report showing AI investment scams are on the rise, costing victims hundreds of millions of dollars and a race against time to save the much-loved little penguins of Philip Island.

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 18th of August 2026, More delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills shares his concerns with Ryan.&nbsp;
Stats NZ released their selected price index, it showed food inflation up 1.9% on last year, Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod provides some analysis.
Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group Chair, David Cunliffe is calling for wealthier Kiwis to fund more of our essential aged care services.
Plus Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a new report showing AI investment scams are on the rise, costing victims hundreds of millions of dollars and a race against time to save the much-loved little penguins of Philip Island.
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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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2026 

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