Fighting in Trump’s cabinet after Elon Musk lashed out at Trump’s “Big, beautiful bill”.  

US Correspondent Mitchell McCann told Ryan Bridge that Elon Musk’s comments earlier in the week have gone unaddressed by the President so far.  

Musk took to X and called the President’s new bill a “disgusting abomination.” Later adding that the bill would increase the budget deficit to $2.5trillion.  

President Trump wanted the bill on his desk by the 4th of July, but the opposition from one of his closest allies could drastically slow down the process. 

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Fighting in Trump’s cabinet after Elon Musk lashed out at Trump’s “Big, beautiful bill”. &nbsp;
US Correspondent Mitchell McCann told Ryan Bridge that Elon Musk’s comments earlier in the week have gone unaddressed by the President so far. &nbsp;
Musk took to X and called the President’s new bill a “disgusting abomination.” Later adding that the bill would increase the budget deficit to $2.5trillion. &nbsp;
President Trump wanted the bill on his desk by the 4th of July, but the opposition from one of his closest allies could drastically slow down the process.&nbsp;
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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.

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.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Musk’s anti-bill comments

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China remains vital to our education sector, but the market is shifting. 

A new NZ China Council report shows Chinese students make up about a third of revenue, spending nearly $60 thousand a year. 

But it warns families are increasingly price-conscious and weighing up other countries. 

Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Ryan Bridge New Zealand must keep visa processing world-class and offer more flexible study options. 

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China remains vital to our education sector, but the market is shifting.&nbsp;
A new NZ China Council report shows Chinese students make up about a third of revenue, spending nearly $60 thousand a year.&nbsp;
But it warns families are increasingly price-conscious and weighing up other countries.&nbsp;
Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Ryan Bridge New Zealand must keep visa processing world-class and offer more flexible study options.&nbsp;
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Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director on the need to work to retain Chinese international students

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Wednesday the 18th of March, Beef mince and Steak are driving the latest spike in food prices, BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones shares his thoughts. 

Resource Minister Shane Jones is putting money into geothermal; Mercury Energy CEO Stew Hamilton tells Ryan how big of an impact this will have. 

We’re in a global scramble for Chinese students and the stakes are high, New Zealand China Council Executive Director Alastair Crozier shares why. 

Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits UK to agree a new defence partnership aimed at tackling cheap attack drone attacks and an English council bans any more memorial benches saying it's overwhelmed by them.

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Wednesday the 18th of March, Beef mince and Steak are driving the latest spike in food prices, BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones shares his thoughts.&nbsp;
Resource Minister Shane Jones is putting money into geothermal; Mercury Energy CEO Stew Hamilton tells Ryan how big of an impact this will have.&nbsp;
We’re in a global scramble for Chinese students and the stakes are high, New Zealand China Council Executive Director Alastair Crozier shares why.&nbsp;
Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits UK to agree a new defence partnership aimed at tackling cheap attack drone attacks and an English council bans any more memorial benches saying it's overwhelmed by them.
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026 

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Mercury Energy believes geothermal has a huge role to play in the future of the country's electricity industry.

The Government's released a strategy on how to double the use of geothermal energy by 2040. 

It's also ring fenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the development of geothermal energy projects. 

Mercury Chief Executive Stew Hamilton told Ryan Bridge the power just one of its geothermal sites produces is enough for around 150 thousand houses.

He says it also produces clean, reliable energy 24 hours a day, no matter the weather or season.

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Mercury Energy believes geothermal has a huge role to play in the future of the country's electricity industry.
The Government's released a strategy on how to double the use of geothermal energy by 2040.&nbsp;
It's also ring fenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the development of geothermal energy projects.&nbsp;
Mercury Chief Executive Stew Hamilton told Ryan Bridge the power just one of its geothermal sites produces is enough for around 150 thousand houses.
He says it also produces clean, reliable energy 24 hours a day, no matter the weather or season.
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Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's plan to double the use of geothermal energy by 2040

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Musk’s anti-bill comments

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