On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, The Police Commissioner says a senior officer shouldn't stay in the job after putting his name forward for Labour, Police Association President Steve Watt shares his thoughts.

New numbers show Kiwis are spending more but buying less, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young shares her thoughts. 

The National Party has pledged to double permanent funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust if re-elected, National Party Conservation Spokesperson, Tama Potaka tells Francesca how big of a difference this would make for farmers and landowners.

Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Anthony Albanese responding to a secretly funded vitriolic ad campaign against the Victoria Premier and another spear fisherman killed by a Shark, the third in Australia in four weeks. 

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