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Full Show Podcast: 24 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 25th of August 2026, National’s pushing ahead with a social media ban for under-16s, Labour Spokesperson for Technology and Media Reuben Davidson, tells Ryan what it will take for Labour to support the bill.
Q2’s retail numbers show the Iran war is starting to hit the hip pocket, ASB senior economist Jane Turner shares her thoughts.
One in four nursing shifts was understaffed in 2025, Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair Malcolm Mulholland shares his concerns for patient safety.
Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the…
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