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Ryan Bridge TODAY

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Join Ryan Bridge TODAY for the day's news, interviews and panel discussions, direct from the NZ Herald newsroom.www.nzherald.co.nz

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Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

Are we about to borrow $1b to fix potholes? Ryan Bridge asks Chris Bishop - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

The Transport Minister on how the government will pay for road maintenance now a scheduled fuel tax hike has been delayed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Bridge: S&P flags NZ's 10% debt interest - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

Our country has been borrowing more money to fund stuff, including everyday spending and election promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't think it's cool': Rob Fyfe reacts to Luxon's criticism of Air NZ - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

Former Air NZ CEO Rob Fyfe says it was probably his or Christopher Luxon's decision to buy the troubled engines at Air NZ, so they shouldn't throw stones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is a trip to Fiji about to get more expensive? - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

TripNotes Podcast Host Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Christopher Luxon's career is about blaming his predecessors': Chris Hipkins on the PM - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

The Labour Leader says the PM's comments on Air NZ show he would rather blame people than solve problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credit arrears and business debt defaults lower than last year - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

Centrix data shows households are still cautious about extra debt as borrowing costs rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Does look like we're coming out': Promising ANZ business outlook - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says a survey showing high business optimism is especially encouraging when it's matched with proven past performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM 'punching down on Air NZ' with comments on airline's financial performance - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

Panelists Phil Goff and Trish Sherson discuss former Air NZ CEO Rob Fyfe's reaction to the PM's criticism of the airline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'It was clean': Councillor clarfiies state of washing in viral bathroom zoom - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

A clip of Jo Galer joining a Dunedin Council meeting from a hotel bathroom with her washing visible has racked up millions of views online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a legitimate way for AI to learn from copyrighted material? - Tue 1 Sep 01.09.2026

Anthropic, the tech company behind Claude, is being sued again for training the AI on copyrighted works. Sony Music and Warner Music filed on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport panel: 'Two wins away from the grand final' - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

Herald sport journalists Cameron McMillan and Christopher Reive discuss the Warriors, All Blacks and the Ranfurly Shield reign of Northland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Bogan Barbie': Life-sized hot wheels cars on display in NZ - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

Driven's Damien O'Carroll reveals the Kiwi car that has a shot at becoming a hot wheels model sold around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Bridge: Is your new house or apartment going to leak? - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

There are a builders and surveyors out there who reckon we're sitting on another leaky building saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More beats the misses': The winners and losers of NZ's reporting season - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr joins Herald NOW to discuss the markets movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incentive to stay away': Overseas grads face higher loan interest under National - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

Panelist Chelsea Daniels and Mark Crysell discuss National's campaign to lift interest rates on overseas student loan borrowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola WIllis says students have "CHOSEN" to leave NZ for jobs - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

The National Party will campaign on higher interest rates for graduates who move overseas before paying back their student loan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I genuinely freaked out': Heart-in-mouth moment for Sky commentator - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

Sky Sport commentator Jeff McTainsh reflects on the 'subtle' scrum issues, and recalls how he felt when the pre-match flyover took place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We've been in WWIII for some time now' - Former NZ defence Minister Ron Mark tells Ryan Bridge - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

European leaders have recently raised concerns of Russia-NATO tension escalating to direct attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manufacturers press for urgency on building product dumping inquiry - Mon 31 Aug 30.08.2026

Aluminium industry calls on MBIE to begin a safeguarding investigation into door & window frame imports from China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Bridge: Cheap petrol means expensive potholes! - Fri 28 Aug 28.08.2026

The money to fill potholes comes from the petrol tax. It's ring-fenced into a pothole fund. Less money in that means crapper roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds dead, nearly a thousand still missing after Nepal flood - Fri 28 Aug 28.08.2026

Himalayan Trust NZ Chair Peter Hillary joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenstown homes evacuated amid flooding, slips - Fri 28 Aug 28.08.2026

Your Metservice weekend weather update with Heather Keats, Friday 28 August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Port of Tauranga reports record profit despite turning away container services - Fri 28 Aug 28.08.2026

Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Leonard Sampson says the operation is going strong, considering challenging trading conditions and capacity constraints See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the January fuel tax increase go ahead? - Fri 28 Aug 28.08.2026

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Sport Panel: Team named for 2nd All Blacks v South Africa test - Fri 28 Aug 28.08.2026

Herald Sports journalists Chris Reive and Nathan Limm preview this weekend's All Blacks and Warriors matches, plus the latest on netball's exodus to Aus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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