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'We need a paradigm shift' - Black Power life member on understanding crime 26.02.2026 8:07

There are more gang members than cops on the beat in NZ. Black Power member Denis O'Reilly joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss the current gang landscape in Aotearoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily panel: gang crack down, flight prices and manu culture 26.02.2026 11:49

Simon Bridges and Chelsea Daniels join Ryan Bridge Today to discuss the day's hot topics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autumn kicking off with a cold snap 26.02.2026 3:57

Your Metsrvice weekend weather outlook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Pop a manu' - World champs take centre stage on Auckland viaduct 26.02.2026 4:59

The manu world champs will be making a splash in Auckland this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is peace nearing between U.S. and Iran? 26.02.2026 7:34

The two nations have had their third round of discussions in Geneva. Geopolitical analyst Dr. Geoffrey Miller joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Crusaders dynasty over? 26.02.2026 5:39

Sport Analysis with NZ Herald's Cam McMillan and Chris Reive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson discuss Iran, violent crime, and homelessness 26.02.2026 10:44

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'I was amazed' - photographer captures stunning shots of rare giant turtles in Bay of Plenty 26.02.2026 2:24

Giant leatherback turtles are rare visitors to the region, Nathan Pettigrew spotted five of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley explains Air New Zealand's multi-million dollar loss 26.02.2026 6:45

The airline has reported a multi-million dollar first half loss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Show-biz and ambition take centre stage at Zespri's Momentum 2026 conference 26.02.2026 4:07

BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on the latest from Zespri's conference, Comvita's rise from the ashes, and PGG Wrightson's results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters reveals details about travel ban on some Iranian ministers 26.02.2026 8:46

Foreign Minister, Winston Peters has placed travel bans on some Iranian Ministers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bishop on changes to basic transport rules 26.02.2026 8:00

The Transport minister talks '"practical" changes to transport laws See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC coach calls for tougher coward punch penalties 26.02.2026 5:20

Eugene Bareman, UFC Coach explains why coward punch offenders need tougher punishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Bank pushes for banks provide cash services to customers 26.02.2026 3:44

Ian Woolford, Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash joins Ryan to explain the thought process behind the proposal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business: NZ national cybersecurity strategy overdue 26.02.2026 5:13

Garth Bray joins Ryan to talk business with thanks to Forsyth Barr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barrister weighs in on the Hauraki Gulf political stoush 26.02.2026 2:28

Chris Finlayson reveals who's on stronger legal ground amid the Hauraki Gulf debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Panel: Cash, coward punches and workplace bullying 26.02.2026 7:16

Alexia Hilbertidou and David Letele join Ryan to discuss the day's hot talk topics, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Customer abuse of hospitality and tourism workers nearly doubles in just a year 26.02.2026 3:32

Associate Professor at AUT's school of hospitality and tourism, David Williamson, reveals why bullying has spiked in the sector.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northland local says Christopher Luxon must do more in wake of dog attacks 26.02.2026 5:34

Northland residents are fed up with continuous dog attacks, Susan Botting reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we seeing the end of the Kiwi drinking culture? 26.02.2026 2:42

Alcohol consumption is down 8.4% in just one year. Virginia Nicholls from NZ Alcohol Beverages Council joins Ryan to explore the reasons why and what it means for the sector.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney's major event line-up a drawcard for Kiwi travellers 24.02.2026 4:20

Patrick McCarthy from House of Travel shares his hot tips for the best events happening in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch cancer-fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested 24.02.2026 3:42

A Christchurch cancer fraud accused has been arrested after going on the run, Claire Sherwood reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BAFTA's saga unpacked 24.02.2026 3:06

Chief entertainment reporter, Jenni Mortimer, unpacks the BAFTA's tourettes saga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Lack of understanding' - PPTA speaks on government's education announcement 24.02.2026 3:27

New education kits have been delivered late and the timing shows 'a lack of understanding of how schools work' according to PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do vapes actually help smokers quit? 24.02.2026 4:22

ASH Char Robert Beaglehole responds following concerns that thousands of free vapes are being handed out to smokers despite low success rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.