Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Apr 03 2025 3645 ep. 4 mins 437
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association CEO on the impact of US tariffs on beef exports

Apr 03 2025 3 mins  
New Zealand exporters are in the firing line, as tariffs of at least 10% are now being imposed on almost all goods.  The US surpassed Australia as our second largest export destination for beef last year due to a sharp rise in meat exports.  There’s billions of dollars' worth of trade in the sector, as the United States is unable to meet their consumption demand with th

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the investigation into Prince Harry's charity

Apr 03 2025 3 mins  
The dispute surrounding a charity co-founded by Prince Harry will be investigated.  The Sentebale charity's caught the eye of the Charity Commission after a public war of words saw its head make claims of bullying and harassment within the organisation.  UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Andrew Dickens the Duke of Sussex is hoping the commission will be able to unvei

Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the Government's health targets

Apr 03 2025 3 mins  
A health group says the Government's health targets don't tell the full story of the system.  Three of the five Government's targets are on track, but two are worse than the previous quarter.  Wait lists for elective treatments and a first specialist assessment have worsened, but child vaccination rates have improved, alongside cancer treatment times and ED stay lengths.&

Eric Thompson: Sports Journalist on the Formula one Grand Prix in Japan

Apr 03 2025 2 mins  
Formula one hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the Racing Bulls.  Lawson's replacement, Yuki Tsunoda, will be racing for oracle this Sunday.  Sport's Journalist Eric Thompson says Yuki and Lawson have been friends since junior days.  He says some strain in their friendship is to be expected.  LISTEN ABOVESee om

Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2025

Apr 03 2025 34 mins  
On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 4th April 2025, NZ is finally in the firing line for Donald Trump's tariffs, Sirma Karapeeva Chief Executive of the Meat Industry Association explains how it will impact our exporters.   Formula One hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the racing bulls, Sports Journalist Eric C

Andrew Dickens: The tariffs are here

Apr 03 2025 1 mins  
The age of globalisation is dead. Trump has withdrawn America. Now we’re in an age of blocs - nations that agree to trade with each other, nations that have commonality.   So, who are our friends and who are our friends that we get on with?   China is our biggest trade friend, but is China our friend? No, they’re not.   So we are into a period of delica

John Tookey: AUT Construction Management Professor on the government's crackdown on shoddy builders

Apr 02 2025 1 mins  
A rising concern about shoddy builders has prompted the Government to roll out industry reforms.   The Building and Construction Minister says relatively few examples of high-profile poor workmanship is tarring the image of tradies.   Chris Penk has announced there'll be more transparency about suspended builders, stronger discipline, and an improved complains process.&nb

Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the Access and Choice Programme missing its targets

Apr 02 2025 4 mins  
The Government's highlighted an Achilles' heel with a $664 million mental health programme that's missing targets.  Labour's 2019 'Wellbeing' Budget saw the Access and Choice Programme receive its funding over five years.  It's aiming to support 325 thousand people per year, but during 2023-24 saw just over 207 thousand.   Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey told Andr

Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor on the looming Trump tariffs

Apr 02 2025 4 mins  
Uncertainty is the word of the day in the US as Donald Trump gears up for his so called "Liberation Day".   The President will reveal his latest round of tariffs at 9am New Zealand time.   It's expected to throw away decades of norms around global trade and hit people in their back pockets.   University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil told Andrew Dickens th

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on reports Elon Musk is leaving DOGE

Apr 02 2025 2 mins  
Tesla may benefit when founder Elon Musk leaves his government role.   There are reports the billionaire will leave his role at the Department of Government Efficiency to take a much smaller role in the administration.   It comes as auto maker reports a 13 percent drop in vehicle sales in the first three months of the year.   US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Andrew