Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2026

Publish Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2026, 6:21am

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 6th of October 2026, National is pledging $800 million to fully fund the 11-kilometre Belfast to Pegasus motorway in Christchurch, Transporting NZ Chief Executive Officer Dom Kalasih tells Andrew why infrastructure comes at such a cost.

Labour is promising to make it cheaper and easier to repair your car if elected, Labour Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Arena Williams explains.

Kiwis loving the cocaine more than ever according to new research, Drug Detection Agency CEO Glen Dobson shares his thoughts.

Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on the Federal Government defending costs and guest list of major climate summit in Fiji and more details emerging about the fly Dubai pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a plane and his Australian connection.