All Episodes

Andrew Dickens: Maybe we were too quick to write off the Comm games

Laurence Carey: Squid Group Founder on TikTok reportedly boosting local economies by $1.2 billion

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the threat to drinking water sources revealed in report into the state of water infrastructure

Wattie Watson: Professional Firefighters Union National Secretary on ACC cover for firefighters with work-related cancer

Andrew Dickens: Was Luxon right to rule out TOP?

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2026

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO supports National's paid parental leave policy

Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2026

Tom Rutherford: Bay of Plenty MP on fresh slips at Mount Maunganui landslide site

Andrew Dickens: Food security should be an election priority

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Stats NZ introducing monthly inflation reports in 2027

Andrew Bayly: Port Waikato MP on his member's bill aiming to crack down on unreported child abuse

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026

Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports reader on the Commonwealth games kicking off in Glasgow

Ryan Bridge: Would we send our troops to fight the Houthis?

Sebastian Leuzinger: AUT Professor and Plant Ecologist on the report on New Zealand's climate change efforts

Nathan Limm: NZ Herald Netball Correspondent on the future of the ANZ Premiership after Netball NZ is unable to renew staff contracts

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the number of students passing NCEA numeracy exams

Ryan Bridge: Is our data safe with AI?

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the latest with the Middle East conflict

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2026

Mark Wilkshire: Co-Operative Bank CEO on inflation, signals fixed mortgage rate hikes coming ‘pretty soon’

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair on the US hiking tariffs to 12.5% and the potentially higher tariffs for lamb

Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on RNV leaving Waiohika Estate

Ryan Bridge: The price of being a climate warrior

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2026

Lucy Fisher: Financial Times Whitehall Editor on Andy Burnham becoming the new UK Prime Minister

Simon Court: RMA Reform Parliamentary Under-Secretary on the scrapping of iwi-council deals under new reforms

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on inflation figures out today

Ryan Bridge: We don't have the money for corporate welfare

Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2026

Camilla Belich: Labour Justice Spokesperson on consent laws

Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: A billion-dollar Gamble on oil

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB's Voice of Rugby previews the Nations Championship clash against Ireland

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour's Employment Spokesperson on the latest Jobseeker benefit stats

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on Informetrics saying NZ is on the cusp of an economic recovery, fuel prices

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: How much are political parties willing to borrow after a disaster?

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum Executive Director on the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership in Auckland

Jemma Geoghegan: Otago University evolutionary virologist on the first case of H5N1 bird flu reaching New Zealand

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on sluggish retail spending

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: Should we just ban kids' cell phones altogether?

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson on agricultural lending falling by $1.4 billion and increased satisfaction with banks

Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Paul Henry standing for ACT in the 2026 election

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2026

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on good signals in the construction sector

Ryan Bridge: Is swearing really that bad?

John Howard: Retired Major General and NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on their warning about the state of New Zealand's warships

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on the latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index, state of the economy

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on Sir Sam Neill's passing

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: We need to believe in our economy

Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026

Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand

Ryan Bridge: There's TMI from the TMO

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the Reserve Bank raising the Official Cash Rate to 2.5%

Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes Chairman on Hnry Stadium selling out for the All Blacks v Italy clash

John Harman: Director of solar company Lightforce suggests levelling playing field between gentailers and retailers before homes switch to solar

Ryan Bridge: We can't bash the Reserve Bank

Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2026

Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Media Insider author on Sky TV securing NRL broadcasting rights for next seven years

Ruth Michaelson: Guardian Journalist on the NATO alliance summit, Trump's comments around Greenland and selling fighter jets to Turkey

Ting Huang: NZIER Senior Economist on economists spilt over whether OCR will rise or stay put

Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: National needs Labour's support on its social media bill

Simon Cameron: Federated Farmers West Coast President on the Green Party's policy around rivers and oceans

Penny Simmonds: Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology on the push to bring more data centres to New Zealand

Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on the India FTA showing early signs of growth before coming into force

Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: Banning and taxing won't solve the problem

Ryan Bridge: Democracy is a privilege billions still don't have

Nathan Guy: Independent Chair of Meat Industry Association and Special Agriculture Envoy reacts to National's trade promises

Full Show Podcast: 06 July 2026

Sonny Lam: Queen City Law Immigration Expert on the potential changes to the immigration settings in the India FTA

Full Show Podcast: 03 July 2026

Kelly Seaburg: Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair on the ENRICH programme

Ryan Bridge: Only hungry children should be fed by the State

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent on house prices continuing to fall in Cotality's latest Home Value Index

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the International Monetary Fund's report card, capital gains tax

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on considering a review of the tobacco excise tax

Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2026

Ryan Bridge: Should we care what the IMF thinks?

Nicola Waldren: Restaurant Association CEO on the launch of the New Zealand Michelin Guide

Cameron Bagrie: Former Treasury economist on the independent review into the Treasury

Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2026

Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate Principal on the school lunch programme

Ryan Bridge: Commerce will always find a way eventually

Nick Clark: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow on the report looking at whether merging councils will solve the issues with local government

Rob Heyes: Infometrics Economist on employment numbers rising

Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2026

Ryan Bridge: MPs need to stop doing stuff for social media likes

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says Prince Harry is reconsidering family trip to the UK

Linda Gradstein: Jerusalem correspondent on US and Iran trading strikes again

Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2026

Ryan Bridge: The Opportunity Party needs more time to hit five percent this election

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2026

Gen Toop: Green Peace Campaigner on Tama Potaka backing down on Conservation

Ryan Bridge: Emotion has overcome facts on conservation

Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the Mood of the CFO survey showing optimism

Steve Lack: Defence Lawyer on the investigation into the death of Jahkani Hamilton

Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River Campaigner on New Zealand First's querying amendments to the Health and Safety at Work Act

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2026

Andrew Dickens: Reality lost in conservation bill rhetoric

Brian Peat: Retirement Village Residents Association national president on their push to reduce the repayment process to three months

Nadia Yousef: Ciso Lens Country Manager on the AI cybersecurity threat Five Eyes is warning about

Kirsten Davie: Physiotherapy New Zealand President on an NZ Initiative report on ACC

Ryan Bridge: Labour takes a huge election gamble

Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2026

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's first All Blacks Squad

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on A2 Milk getting approval to sell infant formula to China

Lucy Fisher: Financial Times Whitehall editor on Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2026

Ryan Bridge: We should be worried about the message behind Starmer's resignation

Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026

Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on the Green's wealth tax

Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen

Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs

Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill

Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026

Andrew Dickens: Why has National had a fiscal crack at Labour so early?

Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer on the economic cost of injuries, lost productivity

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the GDP figures set to be released today

Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2026

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Social Development spokesperson on jobseeker numbers

Andrew Dickens: Is the Michelin guide worth taxpayer money?

Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council Spokesperson on the decline in drink driving convictions

Ani O'Brien: Free Speech Union Council Member on ACT promising to keep workplace regulators from policing free speech

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2026

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the Government giving the green light to a 30-year infrastructure plan

Andrew Dickens: The grownups are in charge of infrastructure

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host previews the FIFA World Cup clash between the All Whites and Iran

David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief on the war in the Middle East, US-Iran peace deal

Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the Opportunity Party campaigning on reforming parliamentary allowances

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the new Post editor

Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2026

Simon Marks: Global affairs reporter on a peace deal between Iran and the US

Andrew Dickens: Smaller milk companies should have more say in the farmgate milk price

Full Show Podcast: 15 June 2026

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the FIFA World Cup kicking off for 2026

Jeffrey Price: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Analyst on the latest developments between the US and Iran

Andrew Hoggard: ACT's Rural Spokesperson on their policy that would increase rural policing

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary

Francesca Rudkin: Black market ciggies are in the news again

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

Bruce Weir: Independent Urban Planning Expert on Labour's public transport policy

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of businesses hiring the wrong staff

Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on charter schools attendance rates

Francesca Rudkin: Move on orders put Police in an awkward position

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the Perceptions of Asia report, Kiwis connection with Asia

Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government pushing ahead with the LNG terminal, scrapping the power bill levy

Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers immigration spokesperson at Fieldays

Francesca Rudkin: Is the grass really greener across the ditch?

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spending rising, the impact of concerts, Christchurch's new stadium

Tama Potaka: National's Conservation Spokesperson on the party's pledge to double QEII National Trust funding if re-elected

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

Steve Watt: Police Association President on a senior police officer's Labour candidacy

Francesca Rudkin: What does Labour's list tell us?

Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb Chair on the red meat sector's annual $50 billion spending contribution

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the government quietly setting aside the money from next year's budget

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

Francesca Rudkin: Government's new health moves are long overdue

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator previews the Super Rugby Pacific qualifiers

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on construction activity hitting a ten year low

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Institute Senior Fellow on House Republicans moving to prevent Donald Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran

Francesca Rudkin: If you want trust, you must accept consequences

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

Kate Fisher: US Correspondent on the call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

Sheena Hemens: Christchurch mother on her call to extend bereavement leave from three days to ten

Mark Mitchell: Sport and Police Minister on the $8 million funding injection for youth intervention through sport

Francesca Rudkin: The story of Gen Z and their work ethic

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

James Doolan: Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director on the rise in luxury tourism spending in New Zealand

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson on Heartland buying TSB

Davina Smolders: Far North District Councillor on the Government banning non-elected people from voting

Francesca Rudkin: What the call between Trump and Netanyahu suggests

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent on rising oil prices, jet fuel stocks

Lucy Naylor: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the rise in use of physical restraint in schools

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the number of road deaths over the King's Birthday Weekend

Francesca Rudkin: The next step in expanding the role of pharmacists

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the opening milk price forecast

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the bolstering of trades, axing of Fees Free in Budget 2026

Ruth Richardson: Former Finance Minister and Taxpayers' Union Chair unpacks Budget 2026

Andrew Dickens: We're inching towards a healthier position

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

Laura McClure: ACT Education Spokesperson on the Government backing down from changing homeschool laws

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR at 2.25%

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on his expectations for Budget 2026

Ryan Bridge: Budget spending must be careful and calculated

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026

Mark Wilshire: Co-operative Bank CEO ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement

Bevan McKenzie: Health NZ Chief Financial Officer on the inquiry into the Manage My Health cyber-attack

Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on 2025 remand numbers dropping as prisoner numbers reach record highs

Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on 2025 remand numbers dropping as prisoner numbers reach record highs (1)

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026

Ryan Bridge: Something's not adding up with business investment in this country

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the number of international business delegates visiting New Zealand rising by 50%

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the Government's loan scheme to help businesses transition from natural gas

Todd Barberel: WellingtonNZ General Manager Destination and Marketing on a drop in cruise visits

Ryan Bridge: Enhanced Games just a bit of fun

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026

David Smith: Iran-US ceasefire talks seem to be 'more optimistic than normal'

Ryan Bridge: 'A kid in sport is kid out of court'

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026

Tim Adams: Auckland FC Fan Group Representative previews the A-League Grand Final clash

Paul Giberd: Social Housing Aotearoa CEO on the social housing overhaul and possible impact on elderly people

Michael Baker: Otago University Public Health Professor on Pharmac's proposal to expand free flu vaccines

Ryan Bridge: What's cruel versus fair in the social housing debate

Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2026

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the research finding incentives could help farmers reduce emissions

Ryan Bridge: The AI takeover isn't coming, it's here

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the 13% increase in job ads

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the arrest of corrections staff for corruption, accepting bribes

Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2026

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spend data dropping by 1.3% in April

Camilla Belich: Labour's Public Services Spokesperson on the Government's proposed overhaul

Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice-Chancellor on more than 92 thousand international students were enrolled last year

Ryan Bridge: The public service cuts didn't come out of nowhere

Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2026

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Minister for Agriculture on Southland farmers receiving an extension for their freshwater plans

Luke Bradford: College of GPs President on the number of GP specialist referrals being declined

Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2026

Michael Johnson: New Zealand Initiative Research Fellow on $131 million dollar education package

Ryan Bridge: A clean up of Cabinet is overdue

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent says UK's GDP is better than expected in Q1

Full Show Podcast: 18 May 2026

Andy England: Canterbury's Darfield School Principal on NCEA's revamp

Ryan Bridge: Old school is the best school

Anna Fifield: Former Washington Post Asia-Pacific Editor on the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on New Zealand's natural gas reserves reaching a two-decade low

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the state of Air New Zealand

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2026

Ryan Bridge: We need more positivity

Chris Bullen: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson on the Talbot Mills survey into tobacco and nicotine regulation

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Senior Economist on Luxon's pre-Budget speech about immigration

Malcom Nance: Foreign Policy Analyst and Former US Navy Senior Chief on Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

Ryan Bridge: Wellington's endless spending on pen-pushers and reviews

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's new federal budget

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on the expected US investigation into lamb imports

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

Matt Ball: Property Investor Federation Manager on Cotality housing data

Ryan Bridge: Jim Chalmers' Budget is hardly a recipe for affordable housing

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign

Luke Somervell: Renters United President on the renters struggling to save for deposits, first-home buyers seeking financial assistance from family

Andrew Geddis: Otago University Law Professor on Mariameno Kapa Kingi's split from Te Pāti Māori

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

Ryan Bridge: The real message in the Government's updated fuel plan

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police spokesperson on NZ Police leaving for Australia

Ryan Bridge: NZ's isolation is a blessing and a curse

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the OECD report on the NZ Superannuation scheme

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the Government's planned changes to conservation law

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the Government announcing review into the CRL

Ryan Bridge: The OECD's report needs to be taken with a grain of salt

Laura McClure: ACT MP on the axing of the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on the Government's plan to introduce a citizenship test

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the unemployment rate

Ryan Bridge: The Nats stand a chance this election

Ian Hutson: Salvation Army Mission Officer on the report finding secure housing is key to reducing reoffending

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the Government's local government amalgamation ultimatum

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the unemployment numbers expected today

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026

Ryan Bridge: Governments should control spending and stability

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026

Carl Findlay: Maritime Union Secretary on the potential delays and cost blowouts to the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme

Jeremy Sutton: Family Lawyer on the divorce rate outpacing the marriage rate

Toni Waterman: US Correspondent on the US saying military ships have been sailing through the Strait of Hormuz

Ryan Bridge: What's the secret to a good marriage?

Marcus Beveridge: Immigration Lawyer on ACT's new immigration policies

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the latest quarterly Retail Radar Report

Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

Ryan Bridge: Things are about to get a whole lot more expensive

Michael Glading: NZ Open Tournament Director on Saudi Arabia's PIF pulling funding from the LIV Golf Tournament

Pooja Sundar: Immigration Lawyer on the number of visa rejections dropping to a post-Covid low

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026

Michelle Craig: Mount Maunganui Beach Hut Cafe owner on community council meeting

Ryan Bridge: We need less fighting, more long term thinking in Wellington

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's inflation surging to 4.6%

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease (1)

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Government cracking down on nangs

Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Winston was always going to turn on Luxon

Simon Parham: Waitomo CEO on the fuel supply, Government's deal with Z Energy to store extra diesel at Marsden Point

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on the Electricity Authority looking into surging prices

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the government's new aviation plan

Ryan Bridge: Why are young women doing the job of cops?

Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the meeting between central banks regarding interest rates

Sandy Lau: PwC Partner and tax expert on the report finding NZ's population may fall below what's needed to support government spending

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel

Ryan Bridge: The India FTA is up to businesses now

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the impact on the India FTA on the lamb industry

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Treasury revising economic forecasts ahead of the Budget

Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026

John Battersby: Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow on if the defence system needs overhauling

Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the debate over the necessity of daily multi-vitamins

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Infrastructure Commission gaining oversight over major projects

Ryan Bridge: The terrifying news about Mythos AI

Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate staying steady at 3.1%, when the OCR may be lifted

Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences on the record number of people studying health courses

Chris Finlayson: Former National cabinet minister on Christopher Luxon's vote of confidence

Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs more than his base to win the election

Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist looks ahead to the Q1 inflation rate

Jonathan Boston: Victoria University Emeritus Professor of Public Policy on the impact of severe weather, insurance

Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026

Brendon Morrissey: Kaitaia Primary School Principal on the Government's fuel relief package for teachers

Ryan Bridge: Kiwis actually love Butter Chicken, Shane

Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran

Sam Archer: NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan

David Satterfield: Former US Ambassador in the Middle East on Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed

Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos

James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Head of Advocacy on the Government extending the Warrant of Fitness period

David Wills: Nurses Society Director on the increasing reports of abuse towards healthcare staff

Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026

Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers

Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan

Shane Kingston: T&G Managing Director on Envy becoming the country's first billion dollar apple

Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on Inland Revenue's recommendation to raise taxes

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026

Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on Government letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for common conditions

Ryan Bridge: Congratulations to the redheads

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the division between economists over whether the Reserve Bank should raise the OCR

Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on the changes to medicinal cannabis licenses

Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown & Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO on Tourism numbers are still looking up

Ryan Bridge: The Nats will eventually back a bed tax

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on the funding and expanding of cancer infusion treatment

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing illicit tobacco black market in New Zealand

Henry Olsen: American Pollster on Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iranian ports, ceasefire negotiations

Ryan Bridge: Religious leaders' messages work better without politics

Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu

Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Did we over hype Cyclone Vaianau?

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Russian submarines allegedly carrying out a covert operation in British waters

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Senior Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel, Lebanon, peace talks

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council Chief Executive on some ECE centres not meeting required standards

Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Energy security will be hot this election

Malcolm Nance: Former US Navy Senior Chief on the ceasefire between the US and Iran

Glen Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the exponential increase in seized drugs at the border

Mark Wilkshire: The Co-operative Bank CEO on RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.25 percent

Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: This ceasefire, can we celebrate yet?

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director says Ministers should be responsible for appointing public agency leaders

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of first OCR announcement since Iran war began

Dan Sabbagh: The Guardian's defence and security editor on Trump warning 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran doesn't make a deal

Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: This war in Iran has been a total balls-up from Trump

Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on the Tour of Flanders cycle event, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Wellington Phoenix Women

Kate Fisher: Feature Story News Correspondent on the situation in Iran

Ryan Bridge: Should we be preparing to go to war?

Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA President on Concern more Kiwis will move overseas as graduate roles decline in the public sector

Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2026

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the pay rise for Fire and Emergency's board members

Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026

Haritina Mogoșanu: Astrobiology Network Executive Director on NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years

Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on Luxon's reshuffle

Richard Hills: Auckland Councillor on the Government watering down the Auckland housing intensification plan

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Affairs Minister on the meeting between Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock

Ryan Bridge: Bureaucrats shouldn't get work from home flexibility

Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the economic forecasts around GDP and economic growth

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on construction and manufacturing jobs declining by 8%

Madi Keay: General Manager of Kidney Health NZ on concerns dialysis is underfunded in NZ

Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: The CRL has to hit the ground running and forget its transitional timetable

Jamie Cleine: NZ First West Coast Tasman candidate and former Buller Mayor hopes for positive response to mining policy

Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on red tape impacting fuel resilience, rumours LNG Terminal will be put on ice

Ryan Bridge: There's still too much uncertainty around mining

James Hollings: Massey University Journalism Programme Lead and former news editor on the documentary about the disappearance of Tom Phillips screening on Netflix

Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the new dedicated cruise terminal opening in Auckland next year

Dr Deborah Powell: Apex National Secretary on the potential shortage of medical supplies

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Once again Trump rains on the parade of our economic recovery

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the jet fuel situation. Jetstar cutting NZ flights

Nicki Sutherland: Electricity Engineer Association CEO on the report finding the energy sector is understaffed

Ellie Hooper: Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead on the government's u-turn on the fisheries act

Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Why's the world so hectic at the moment?

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Reserve Bank Governor's speech about fuel prices and the impact on inflation

Will Foley: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor on McCain's plans to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant

Ricardo Menéndez March: Green Party Social Development Spokesperson on the government's fuel relief package

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: How much does $50 for some families cost the rest of us?

Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on NZ Cricket backing NZ20, Dion Nash resigning from the board

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on the company's jump in profits, potential impact of the war

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis

Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Don't expect a lolly scramble from the Government

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on naval base intruders and Iran missile threats to London and Paris

Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive on the Government investing in EV chargers

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Watch out Luxon, Winston's coming for you

Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the fuel regulations that could be relaxed to help mitigate the fuel crisis

Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the three-decade surge in ultra-processed food consumption in New Zealand

Matt Gault: ANZ Senior Economist on the Q4 GDP result

Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Is Joe Kent this week’s voice of reason?

Simon Laurent: NZ Association of Migration and Investment Chair on the impact of Government immigration law reform on asylum seekers

Irene King: Aviation Industry Commentator on the Westport to Wellington flight link being unsustainable

Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on GDP data

Ryan Bridge: Why today’s GDP number is not irrelevant

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on food costs reaching 4.5%, Treasury's worst case scenario for inflation

Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director on the need to work to retain Chinese international students

Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's plan to double the use of geothermal energy by 2040

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Miles Hurrell resigning as Fonterra CEO

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed changes to alcohol laws

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on worst case scenario for NZ economy from Iran War

Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Nicola Willis is right not to splash the cash

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief says Trump wants help opening the Strait of Hormuz

Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Labour shouldn't automatically back the Unions

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food price growth, and whether Iran war will have an impact

Andrew Tuck: Homegrown CEO on the festival's return to Hamilton, this year's lineup

Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO says declining gas supplies could accelerate the shift to cleaner and cheaper energy

Terry Collins: AA Fuel Spokesperson weighs in on rationing fuel as oil prices spike

Ryan Bridge: You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone

Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby on the potential of Tana Umaga joining the All Blacks coaching team

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Education Spokesperson on the Government offering non-union teachers a pay increase

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables New Zealand Chair on Wattie's plan to axe the production of frozen vegetables

Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: Teachers deserve a pay rise

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO calls for government support as jet fuel prices rise

Matthew Hague: Lawyer who represented vaccine mandate opponents on the outcome of the Covid Inquiry

Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on house prices the most affordable they've been in a decade, outside of Covid

Ryan Bridge: Where in the world is Nikhil Ravishankar?

Chris Roberts: Private Surgical Hospitals Association CEO on the report finding the private health sector has the capacity to ease the burden on public health

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East

Andrew England: Financial Times Middle East Editor explains who Mojtaba Khamenei is

Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: On oil shock, people want more self-reliance

David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief says Iran has chosen a new Supreme Leader

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on Health NZ directly employing all first-year trainees

Full Show Podcast: 09 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: This country's fines make no sense

Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on the 2026 Formula 1 season kicking off in Melbourne

Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP on the outcome of the Parliamentary Select Committee into online safety, youth social media ban

Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on David Seymour's push to bolster medicinal cannabis production and exports in NZ

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Keir Starmer announcing the UK will send four fighter jets to Qatar

Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: I don't mind paying the train tax

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks Coach

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Chair on the rise in the number of children in care suffering from abuse or neglect

Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2026

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the acceleration of New Zealand’s export boom

Ryan Bridge: Cranes in the sky, not always a good sign in Auckland

Neil Mallon: Utilities Dispute Commissioner on the updated transparency rules for power companies

Aaron Hendry: Kickback co-founder and youth worker on the Government's boot camp program for youth offenders

Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2026

Lousie Upston: Tourism Minister on the latest Stats NZ tourism figures

Ryan Bridge: The oil price danger zone for inflation

Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University’s Director of International Affairs and National Security Expert on the conflict in the Middle East

John Battersby: Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies on the naval officers being charged for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Minister on the Government's stance on the conflict in the Middle East

Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026

Ryan Bridge: AI can't master all the jobs

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses making KiwiSaver easier to access for rural workers

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief with the latest on US/Israel strikes on Iran

Ryan Bridge: The issues we care about

Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election

Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand

Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor on the Reserve Bank's push to increase cash

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Ōhakea Air Force based being greenlit as an alternative runway for commercial planes

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year

Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?

Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap data breach

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026

Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal

Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our data

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession

John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on Genesis Energy announcing a $400m capital raise

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the concerns air traffic controllers are getting poached

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link

Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers

Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers

Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland housing intensification

Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%

Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac considering funding two new blood cancer treatments

Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals

Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth

Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026

Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the National Infrastructure Plan

Bernie Sugrue: Baking Industry Association President on the price of bread rising 60%

Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR

Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy announcing a capital raise

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the inquiry into Moa Point Treatment Plant

Ryan Bridge: Beware the insatiable beast that is the State

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Eden Park being allowed to up 22 concerts a year

Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: Yes, sport is dangerous

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026

Nick Hill: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive on Sail GP returning to Auckland's waterfront

Ryan Bridge: Don't go to the movies with the lights on

Tim Ward: Abandoned Brewery Founder and Director on the call to freeze the draught beer excise tax

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on stabilising property profits and

Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on RBNZ Covid response inquiry

Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on the Inquiry launched to look at RBNZ Covid response

Ryan Bridge: Protecting children starts in the home

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026

Mike Pearse: UK Correspondent on the UK Labour Party and the upcoming byelection

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on Winston Peters' criticism of the India FTA

Harvey Kaye: US Critical Materials Executive Director on the increasing pressure to strike deals for critical minerals

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled

Ryan Bridge: Cut spending, don't levy

Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government's proposed LNG import facility

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the Government's signs a new standards agreement with Australia

Ryan Bridge: The Taranaki LNG terminal is a good idea, depending on who you ask

Full Show Podcast: 10 February 2026

Full Show Podcast: 09 February 2026

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer's chief of staff quitting

Ryan Bridge: A debate on interest rates

Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO on the potential closure of its Westport-Wellington service

Sam O'Brien: Wellington Eastern Ward Councillor on the Moa Point sewage leak

Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2026

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on unemployment

Ryan Bridge: Happy Waitangi Day!

Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on the changes to the drivers licensing system

Tai Nelson: Soljans Estate vineyard manager on the struggle with grape overproduction

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will hold steady at 5.3%

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Peter Mandelson quitting the House of Lords

Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: Australia's economy is a warning of what's to come

David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies

Fabian Yukich: New Zealand Winegrowers Chair on the alcohol licensing restrictions for events

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the new school reporting system

Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with nonsense on mining

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on bodies recovered from the Mount landslide

Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026

Ryan Bridge: FTA'S need to be done

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the fragile economic recovery

Darryl Lew: West Coast Regional Council CEO on the efforts to make insurance more competitive as AA stops offering new policies

Rebekah Armstrong: Head of Advocacy and Justice on National and Labour teaming up on modern slavery bill

Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026

Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with privacy breaches

Jagruiti Dave: US Correspondent on the increased tensions between the US and Iran, Trump's latest threats

Mark Quinn: Ambulance Association National Secretary on the rising number of calls for ambulances

Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026

Ryan Bridge: What was the point in Fees Free?

Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA Vice President on Labour’s fees-free university scheme

Mike Pearse: Europe Correspondent on the historic trade deal between India and the European Union

Laura McClure: ACT MP says the Broadcasting Standards Authority should be dissolved

Briony Hogg: Marsden Books Karaori Owner expects 35% revenue hit as a result of NZ Post closures

Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026

Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the enquiries on the Mt Maunganui landslide

Ryan Bridge: We're getting a Free Trade Agreement with India

Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy COO on the report finding that shifting electricity use to off-peak hours could save billions

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the heatwave in southern Australia

Jason Miles: Principals' Federation President on the low number of teachers wanting to become principals

Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on why she quit the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime

Ryan Bridge: We're all flocking for gold

Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP praises council for work on landslide inquiry

Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026

Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leaver's Trust Founder on Gloriavale's school remaining open

Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise

Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's plan to improve costs and reduce its deficit

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on the inflation rate ahead of the CPI update

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor shares the latest on the Mount Maunganui landslide

Andrew Dickens: Warbirds over Wānaka is just about planes

Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the general election being set for November 7th

Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor on Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland

Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on demand for construction workers increasing

Andrew Dickens: I'm impressed with Mark Carney

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Chinese mega-embassy in London getting approved

Bridgette Thornley: Problem Gambling Foundation Clinical Director on the calls for tougher gambling regulations

Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Law Lecturer on the Inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children

John Tookey: Professor of Construction Management at AUT on Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm

Andrew Dickens: When are we getting an election?

Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026

Mike Renfree: Raglan Chocolate Head Maker on the impact of fluctuating cocoa bean prices

Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the retirement age and superannuation funding

Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals Council Chair on teacher shortages

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on Luxon's State of the Nation speech

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive questions extent of economic relief ahead of State of the Nation speech

Gavin Grey: European correspondent discusses growing tension around Trump's demands for Greenland

Peter Shepherd: Auckland University Professor of Molecular Medicine on Pharmac funding weight loss drugs

Andrew Dickens: Auckland Transport needs to get it together

Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026

Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - My prediction for the 2026 election

Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - We shouldn't have to work for the government

Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - The Gen Z stare

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the growing rate of violence in schools

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the investment into training teachers to spot misogyny and radicalism early

Liz Gordon: Education researcher on the cancellation of Gloriavale school's licence

Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on GDP growth

Francesca Rudkin: GDP growth is welcome before Christmas

Dave Tilton: Parallaxx CEO on the road cone tipline ending six months early

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the Q3 GDP announcement

Sara Chatwin: Mindworks psychologist on self-inflicted deaths of young people reveal flaws in the suicide prevention system

Andrew Dickens: Politicians do anything to get votes

Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government combining ministries into the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the state of the Government's books

Julie Haggie: Transparency International NZ CEO on South Auckland local body election overturned

Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025

Andrew Dickens: We're all feeling the pinch, especially the Government

Julie-Anne Kincade: NZ Law Association Vice President on the increase in complaints against lawyers

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update

John Battersby: Massey University Defence Studies Professor on the Bondi beach terror attack

Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025

Andrew Dickens: The aftermath of Bondi

Steve Watt: Police Association President on the roadside drug testing roll out begins

Andrew Dickens: What we need to learn from the Bondi attack

Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025

Karl Vasau: Rowandale Primary School Principal on the rejection of the Government's latest pay offer

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on the global increase in milk production

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand Chief Executive, Local Water Done Well to cost $9 billion more than previously estimated

Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025

Andrew Dickens: Why should America check my socials?

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the latest net migration figures

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society National CEO on the results of the State of Cancer report for 2025

Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2025

Parmjeet Parmar: Act Education and Workforce Committee representative on its interim report into online harm

Andrew Dickens: We deserve our summer break

Bruce Weir: Urban planner and strategic development expert on the RMA reforms

Patrick Usmar: AUT Communications Professor on Australia's social media ban

Joe Williams: Employment Lawyer on the Supreme Court's ruling on disabled family carers

Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2025

Andrew Dickens: Good luck with the social media ban Australia

Tony Philp: Hurricanes Interim CEO on the change of leadership at the club

Mark Patterson: Rural Communities Minister on the export deal for wool particles to Japan

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers RMA Reform Spokesperson on RMA reform

Andrew Dickens: Finally we deal with RMA reform

Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025

Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a person arrested after a string of pepper spray attacks at Heathrow Airport

Andrew Dickens: What I make of Andrew Coster's bold claims

Pip Tinning: Secondary school Deputy Principal on teachers accepting the Government's pay offer

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the Government rejecting the Climate Change Commission's recommendations

Michelle Palmer: Retirement Villages Association Executive Director on the amendment of the Retirement Villages Act 2003

Vincent McAviney: UK/Europe Correspondent on the inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess

Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025

Ryan Bridge: That's a wrap for the year

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the opening of the Sylvia Park Ikea

David Higgins: Duco Events Promoter on the first live show at the new Christchurch One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha

Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025

Ryan Bridge: Is Coster really sorry?

Eric Thompson: Herald Motorsport Correspondent on Liam Lawson locking in his seat with Racing Bulls

Steve Watt: Police Association President on Richard Chambers setting 2026 policing targets

Ryan Bridge: How was a former Covid response lead able to steal $1.8 million?

Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025

Prue Daly: NZICC General Manager on the Convention Centre set to open in February of 2026

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Annual State of Home Ownership Index

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the government progressing with rate caps

Ryan Bridge: Rate caps are happening, but will they work?

Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025

Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025

Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor on the cost of the Government's Local Water Done Well plan

Ryan Bridge: Labour should pay attention to the housing market

Jennifer Andrews: Oyster Property Group spokesperson talks retailers' expectations for Black Friday

Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the inquiry into Tom Phillips' time on the run with his children

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025

Patrick Morgan: Cycling Action Spokesperson on the Government considering moving e-scooters onto bike lanes

Ryan Bridge: Our country deserves more than an economic recovery

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy

Grant McCallum: Northland MP on the class action lawsuit against Transpower for the 2024 power outage

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on alternative plan to the surcharge ban

Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025

Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the final Official Cash Rate announcement of 2025

Hilary Calvert: Otago Regional Council Chair on the Government's proposal to scrap regional councils

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the government's new maths curriculum shows positive results in just 12 weeks

Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond useful

Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025

Sophie Wolland: Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager on New Zealand wasting 1.2 million tonnes of food a year

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Association CEO on the introduction of mandatory home warranties

Enid Ratahi-Pryor: Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust Chief Executive on govt announcing where Social Investment Fund cash will go

Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025

Ryan Bridge: Will rate caps actually work?

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert says Kiwisaver election pledge doesn't go far enough

Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025

Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Head on the trucking industry wanting NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles

Ryan Bridge: Political wannabe's come from unions

Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black previews the All Blacks v Wales clash

Denis O'Reilly: Community Advocate and Black Power member on the gang patch ban, cartels

Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025

Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River family member says police have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges

Ryan Bridge: Can we rule out a NZ First/Labour coalition?

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Chair on the new Cook Strait ferry plans

Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College Principal on the Education Review Office report on the phone ban in schools

Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025

Dame Sue Bagshaw: Otago University Senior Clinical Lecturer on the government banning puberty blockers

Ryan Bridge: Are we on the cusp of an economic turn around?

Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025

Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on the Government's business start up grant

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report

Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the concerns that more than half of apprentices aren't finishing their training

Andrew Dickens: Should authors be punished for using AI?

Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association CEO on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashed import emission charges

Steve Watt: Police Association President on the beginning of phase three of the Mental Health Callout Changes programme

Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington Uber Driver on the Supreme Court ruling that four drivers are employees, not contractors

Lesley Yeomans: Australia correspondent on the recall of coloured play-sand products

Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025

Andrew Dickens: The new Wellington traffic plan is a monster

Kate Acland: Beef & Lamb New Zealand Chair on Trump's reversing tariffs

Ryan Bridge: What Kiwis think of a CGT

Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the All Blacks v England clash

Astrid Jorgensen: Australian vocalist and conductor on pub choir, NZ tour

Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025

Duncan Webb: Labour Regulation Spokesperson on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading at Parliament

Ryan Bridge: Another dodgy story from Corrections

Max Whitehead: Employment expert on Andrew Coster's future in the public service

Lynette Dunn: Mahurangi Oyster Farmers' Association Chair on the million dollar payout from Watercare for sewage spill in the river

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the proposed restructure of Fire and Emergency NZ

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on emails claiming Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein

Ryan Bridge: We need economic headroom

Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the implementation of roadside drug tests

Louise Nicholas: Survivors' Advocate on the IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming

Corina Jordan: Fish and Game Chief Executive on new firearms law reforms

Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025

Ryan Bridge: The clock for Coster is now ticking

Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners Spokesperson on the expected changes to the Arms Act

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on banks returning high profits with low levels of innovation

Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025

Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira Chief Executive on fractures within Te Pati Māori

Ryan Bridge: NZTA - the Grinch that stole Christmas

Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's meth plan

Ryan Bridge: Shocks can come any time

Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Scotland clash

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the government lowering the bar for gas companies to access $200m fund

Ryan Bridge: How are the India FTA talks going?

Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025

Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young people who are unemployed

Jagruti Dave: US Correspondent on Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the lack of enforcement of the ban of smoking and vaping in cars with children

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking more sick days than ever before

Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on

Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the strong demand for red meat exports

Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency NZ Community Safety Manager on the call to ban public fireworks sales

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hit near nine year high

Andrew Dickens: It's time for the Government to back our seniors

Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025

Daniel Chrisp: Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective Chair on the concern cemeteries are running out of space

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on lending rates increasing 20% year-on-year

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on rain forecast for the 165th Melbourne Cup

Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025

Angus Chambers: GP Owners' Association Chair backing calls for Government to make better use GP data

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent comments on train stabbing between London and Doncaster

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary says ACC breached employee contracts

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026

Andrew Dickens: Are we sticking by clean green NZ?

Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025

Elliott Smith: Rugby Editor and ZB voice of rugby joins from Chicago ahead of All Blacks v Ireland

Simeon Brown: Health Minister comments on Measles outbreak as number of cases rises

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst discusses Trump's nuclear testing comment

Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025

Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisory discusses WOF extension proposal

Ryan Bridge: Our free trade ideology is under threat

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Immigration Specialist talks government getting tougher of businesses wanting to recruit migrants

Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025

Nick Clark: Report author and Senior Fellow discusses proposed changes to MMP

Kyle Brewerton: The Immediate Past President of the Auckland Primary Principals Association comments on content change to school curriculum

Phil Goff: former Labour leader on Labour's CGT policy

Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: Are trade missions worth it?

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister discusses focus on aged care reform

Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses Luxon at the ASEAN summitt.

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Labour announcing a capital gains tax

Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: About time Dame Noeline was reinstated

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says strikers haven't won the public's sentiment

Matt Montgomerie: Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst on Fonterra proposed sale

Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: What was the point of the mega strikes?

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President says the striking teachers are more than happy to talk to govt.

Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive Director discusses rebate expansion to games industry.

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on more children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care

Ryan Bridge: How do we possibly save for retirement?

Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025

Tom Bennion: Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar challenges Government's changes to seabed laws

Gavin Grey: UK/Europe Correspondent on Nicolas Sarkozy becoming the first French ex-president to go to jail

Ryan Bridge: Confidence is key in politics

Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025

James Smith: National Road Carriers Policy manager comments on $1.2billion road infrastructure investment

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on Labour's Future Fund

Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on rates caps

Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025

Shane Jones: Resource minister attempts to attract mining companies, says he won't surrender to 'woke-ism'

Gavin Grey: UK/ Europe Correspondent on Louvre Museum heist

Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: The climate change message from the Government

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts

Bill Hodge: Retired Law Professor talks the issues with name suppression rules in our justice system

Ryan Bridge: We've been reminded our present day politicians aren't up to much

Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2025

Ben Lamm: Colossal Bioscience Chief Executive discusses plans to bring back the Moa from extinction

Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive says Airports Association is not to blame for increase in fare prices

Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025

Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on a new report reckons taxpayers are getting a raw deal on state housing

Ryan Bridge: Do our trading partners care about our climate goals?

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Gerry Brownlee's plan to crack down on Parliamentary standards

Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate Principal on the ERO report showing improvement in Maths and English

Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on cafes continuing to see the profits squeezed

Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: A warning for Chris Hipkins

Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio says there is still more work to be done for peace in the Middle East

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on tourism

Ryan Bridge: The state of the housing market

Full Show Podcast: 14 October 2025

Nick Clark: Senior fellow at The New Zealand Initiative comments on low voter turnout for local elections

Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb NZ Chair talks changes in methane reduction targets

Newstalk ZB Reporters round up the local election results

Ryan Bridge: The silence was deafening in our local elections

Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2025

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the new meth contamination laws

David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief gives an update on the Gaza peace deal

Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the insurer's growing deficit

Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: Why I think Trump won't win the Nobel Peace prize

Sam Ackerman: Sport commentator rejects international concerns over R360

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the OCR falling to 2.5%, inflation

Andrea Beryl: Save Clean New Zealand Spokesperson on the proposed freedom camping bylaw in the Queenstown Lakes District

Nick Harper: US correspondent on James Comey pleading not guilty to federal charges

Full Show Podcast: 09 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: We need clarity for disabled teenagers on the benefit

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on student protests and antisemitism

John Maynard: Postal Workers Union critical of NZ Post service reduction

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA talks rising attendance numbers from ERO

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the OCR

Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: Is the work of activists making a difference?

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the Commerce Commission's decision to rule out an airport regulation inquiry

Cathy Chalmers: Manurewa Attendance Service Lead Principal on the Government's new attendance services and targets

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the latest in the Erin Patterson murder case

Dr Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on Health NZ ordering thousands more vapes to help smokers quit

Ryan Bridge: Complaining about councils, yet again

Full Show Podcast: 07 October 2025

Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on benefit changes for families under one roof

Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer on convictions for crimes by people on bail rise

Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2025

Ryan Bridge: The power of protesting peacefully

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Australia clash

Brent Kleiss: NZ Pork CEO on the new requirements for pig farmers, whether they should be applied to imported pork

Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins appears to distance himself from Te Pati Māori

Ryan Bridge: Are local elections a flop?

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on house prices rising 0.1% in September

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the Government shutting down

Liam Willis: Gut Cancer Foundation CEO pays tribute to Nigel Latta

Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on sector disappointed with government's energy reform

Ryan Bridge: We need to break away from coalition governments

Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the decreasing wait times for mental health services

Linda Gradstein: CBS Jerusalem Correspondent on Trump's proposed peace deal for Gaza

Ryan Bridge: We need more than agriculture to be successful

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks expected energy sector reforms

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the report looking at the Reserve Bank's handling of Covid inflation

Darryl August: Institute of Building Surveyors President on the new earthquake-prone building standards

Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025

Ryan Bridge: We need long term thinking for our health system

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair talks improving statistics from the health system

Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on concerns funding for prisons about to dry out

Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025

Ryan Bridge: Putin's game of chicken

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Australia

Elizabeth Heeg: Forestry Owners' Association CEO on the food and fibre sector's call for tertiary reform

Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on the sentencing of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy

Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra's profit

Francesca Rudkin: Parents, you're up

Doug King: Sports Injury Research Specialist on the new portable brain scanner to detect concussions

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on Anna Breman being appointed the new Reserve Bank Governor

Phil Goff: Former Auckland Mayor on Auckland council housing density decision

Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025

Francesca Rudkin: Good news for Auckland Council

Roger Patridge: NZ Initiative Co-founder and Chair on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom Survey

Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to reverse the ban on card surcharges

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association boss on new Holidays Act changes

Francesca Rudkin: Trump's Autism comments are unhelpful

Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act

Andy Higgs: Digital Identity NZ Executive Director on potential concerns with the digital drivers licences

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on Education minister orders more classrooms to help struggling tradies

Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2025

Francesca Rudkin: My take on digital drivers licenses

Simeon Brown: Health Minister comments on $100million medical infrastructure boost

Gavin Gray: European correspondent discusses disruptive cyber attacks on European airports

Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2025

Chris Tennent-Brown: ASB Senior Wealth Economist on investor confidence dropping to the lowest level since Covid

Francesca Rudkin: The Government's providing Band-Aid solutions to healthcare

Rikki Swannell: Sky Sport Commentator ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash between the Black Ferns and Canada

Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the number of people breaching electronically monitored bail

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the GDP falling 0.9%

Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025

Ryan Bridge: The waiting game continues for the economy

Meg Williams: World of Wearable Arts CEO on the show opening in Wellington

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour's Children Spokesperson on the drop in youth reoffending

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on GDP figures released today

Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025

Ryan Bridge: Should we worry about extremism in NZ?

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food prices rising 5% in the year to August

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number of criminals being sent to prison reaching an all-time high

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025

Ryan Bridge: My prediction for the 2026 election

Billie Moore: Airports Association Chief Executive on Government releases first ever aviation plan

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the Government investigating potential changes to Eden Park's event rules

Julian Kohn: Eastland Wood Council Chairman on the forestry sector being ordered to clean-up slash

Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on confidence is blooming among farmers

Ryan Bridge: New Zealand needs a grow spurt

Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025

Nick Sautner: Eden Park Chief Executive on the boost in funds for large-scale events

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025

Leanne Otene: Principals' Federation President on 1 in 4 schools at risk of failing to achieve government attendance target

Ryan Bridge: Is funding major events a priority?

Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalists preview Warriors v Panthers, All Blacks v South Africa

Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal on the new subjects to be added to schools

Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025

David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian on FBI releasing photos of possible Charlie Kirk gunman

Ryan Bridge: What a week of news

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the latest migration statistics

Jacqui Southey: Save the Children Advocacy Director on the UN report into childhood obesity

Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Jetstar making big moves to expand routes in NZ

Ryan Bridge: Diplomacy’s gone to the dogs

Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025

Mark Bruce-Miller: Whenua Iti Outdoors CEO on the Government's curriculum changes, rising number of kids dropping out of school

Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the need for Tom Phillips' children to have privacy

Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025

Casey Costello: Customs Minister on Ministerial Advisory Group recommending a minister be in charge of organised crime

Ryan Bridge: The signs you know you’re getting older

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on rent prices hitting the lowest point since 2023

Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the Tom Phillips situation, the location of the recovered kids

Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025

Leighton Watson: Senior Lecturer of maths and statistics on PPTA members are voting on teacher pay offer

Ryan Bridge: Tom Phillips is no hero

Stuart Nash: Former Labour minister discusses potential return to parliament with NZ First

Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government exceeding half-year target for elective surgeries

Ryan Bridge: This election is National’s to lose

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the All Blacks v South Africa clash

Lance Gush: Workers First Union Organiser on the call to ease time pressures on truck drivers

Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2025

Simon Laurent: Immigration lawyer on criminals with a New Zealand residency could now face deportation

Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori

Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the impact of higher taxes on multinational tech companies like Google, Meta

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the rising number of teacher training enrolments

Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2025

Sir Ron Young: Former High Court Judge and Parole Board Chair on concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system

Andrew Dickens: The great battle between the All Blacks and South Africa

Grant Edwards: Universities NZ Chair on the Government's tertiary refresh

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on ACT's call to withdraw from the Paris Agreement

Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2025

Andrew Dickens: Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord?

Sam Mackinnon: Hospitality New Zealand spokesperson on the international visitor spend increasing

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the call to cull ministerial portfolios