On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 22nd of April 2026, Christopher Luxon’s survived a confidence vote, shutting down talk he’s lost the support of MPS.

Record number of Kiwis are deciding to go into the health workforce, Auckland University dean of Medical and Health Sciences Warwick Bagg shares his thoughts. 

Inflation's come in hotter than expected at 3.1% for Q1, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares his thoughts. 

Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on former top official at the UK Foreign Office, saying Keir Starmer had a "dismissive approach" to Lord Mandelson's vetting and Elon Musk snubbing a request to appear for an interview with French prosecutors in Paris. 

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