The death of Iran's President isn't expected to have immediate impacts internationally.

President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister have been confirmed dead by state media after a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border.

Iran has announced five days of public mourning.

Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman told Mike Hosking reaction will come down to whether the crash is deemed an accident.

He says there will be serious international ramifications if foul play is found to be involved.

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The death of Iran's President isn't expected to have immediate impacts internationally. 
President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister have been confirmed dead by state media after a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. 
Iran has announced five days of public mourning. 
Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman told Mike Hosking reaction will come down to whether the crash is deemed an accident. 
He says there will be serious international ramifications if foul play is found to be involved. 
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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the impact of Iran's President's death

The City Rail Link finally launched over the weekend and it's set to bring extra foot traffic to Auckland CBD, but concerns have been raised over the potential risks.

National's promising a dedicated Auckland Transport police team if elected, pledging an extra $7 million per year through Budget 2027 to recruit the extra officers.

Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina says this is the right move, and he's been consistent in saying that the community needs to be protected.

"We need to protect the community, in particular, within the CRL - along with the transport officers." 

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The City Rail Link finally launched over the weekend and it's set to bring extra foot traffic to Auckland CBD, but concerns have been raised over the potential risks.
National's promising a dedicated Auckland Transport police team if elected, pledging an extra $7 million per year through Budget 2027 to recruit the extra officers.
Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina says this is the right move, and he's been consistent in saying that the community needs to be protected.
"We need to protect the community, in particular, within the CRL - along with the transport officers."&nbsp;
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Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on the launch of the City Rail Link and whether extra police are needed

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A clear standout - as Labour rolls out a raft of proposed changes to our KiwiSaver scheme.

The party's promising to lift the employer contribution rate to six percent by 2032 - if elected. 

Labour would also introduce compulsory employer contributions, even when employees have paused or reduced their own share. 

Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds shares the latest with Ryan Bridge. 

A clear standout - as Labour rolls out a raft of proposed changes to our KiwiSaver scheme.
The party's promising to lift the employer contribution rate to six percent by 2032 - if elected.&nbsp;
Labour would also introduce compulsory employer contributions, even when employees have paused or reduced their own share.&nbsp;
Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds shares the latest with Ryan Bridge.&nbsp;

Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on its KiwiSaver policy

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds shares the details of Labour's KiwiSaver policy. 

Auckland Councillor shares his thoughts on the opening of the CRL and if we need to establish Auckland Transport Police to keep people safe. 

Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on UK GDP, the European Central Bank raising rates and a look ahead to the UK rate decision. 

Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK national security adviser saying Europe must be ready to endure "real hardship" this winter if it is to keep up economic pressure on Russia and Reform UK receiving two £36m donations from British cryptocurrency billionaires. 

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 2026, Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds shares the details of Labour's KiwiSaver policy.&nbsp;
Auckland Councillor shares his thoughts on the opening of the CRL and if we need to establish Auckland Transport Police to keep people safe.&nbsp;
Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on UK GDP, the European Central Bank raising rates and a look ahead to the UK rate decision.&nbsp;
Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK national security adviser saying Europe must be ready to endure "real hardship" this winter if it is to keep up economic pressure on Russia and Reform UK receiving two £36m donations from British cryptocurrency billionaires.&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 September 2026 

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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the impact of Iran's President's death

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