NEWS
NZ is not among fifty countries approaching President Trump for tariff talks. China hits back with 34% tariffs. The Treaty Principles Bill has stalled after public opposition and the government’s net-zero plan criticised as privatisation by stealth. In the UK strict online speech laws have been shelved and PM Keir Starmer is set to declare the end of globalisation.
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ANALYSIS
Economist Michael Reddell discusses the fallout from Trump’s Liberation Day announcement; while William McGimpsey looks at the tariffs and how New Zealand will be impacted. Plus political commentator Ani O’Brien weighs in on “Bussygate”, asserting the online posts do cross a line, although the context, not language is key.
THE SIGNPOST
Alastair Needes chats with Paul Brennan about his ongoing fight with Hastings District Council, who are still charging him full rates after losing his home, beloved pets, and nearly his life in the 2023 floods following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Paul also sits down with Michael Reddell, former senior macroeconomic adviser and Reserve Bank manager, to unpack China’s explosive 34% tariff strike in response to Trump’s trade moves. What does this mean for US-China tensions?
And Dr Glen Davies joins us on Health Hacks for the first time in 2025 (just in time for Easter) to discuss how we tackle type 2 diabetes in New Zealand.
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NEWS
NZ is not among fifty countries approaching President Trump for tariff talks. China hits back with 34% tariffs. The Treaty Principles Bill has stalled after public opposition and the government’s net-zero plan criticised as privatisation by stealth. In the UK strict online speech laws have been shelved and PM Keir Starmer is set to declare the end of globalisation.
Don't miss out—sign up now for your free trial of RCR Bites News and get essential, no-nonsense news delivered straight to your inbox every weekday!
ANALYSIS
Economist Michael Reddell discusses the fallout from Trump’s Liberation Day announcement; while William McGimpsey looks at the tariffs and how New Zealand will be impacted. Plus political commentator Ani O’Brien weighs in on “Bussygate”, asserting the online posts do cross a line, although the context, not language is key.
THE SIGNPOST
Alastair Needes chats with Paul Brennan about his ongoing fight with Hastings District Council, who are still charging him full rates after losing his home, beloved pets, and nearly his life in the 2023 floods following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Paul also sits down with Michael Reddell, former senior macroeconomic adviser and Reserve Bank manager, to unpack China’s explosive 34% tariff strike in response to Trump’s trade moves. What does this mean for US-China tensions?
And Dr Glen Davies joins us on Health Hacks for the first time in 2025 (just in time for Easter) to discuss how we tackle type 2 diabetes in New Zealand.