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Full Show Podcast: 17 August 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 17th of August 2026, The Opportunity party wants to toughen the rules around political lobbying and donations if elected, Transparency International CEO Jule Haggie shares her thoughts.
Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on the cost of wildfires in Europe in terms of GDP, worries about the insurance cost which isn't covering the destruction, and Germany cutting investment in the US because of the trade uncertainty.
New Zealand fashion week kicks off today, celebrating 25 years Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck…
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