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Minister Penk considering reverting to old building standards
July 17, 2024 05:16 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBA new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the Official Information Act shows that Minister Penk is considering reverting to the old building standards despite being advised the new standards were overwhelmingly supported. Chris Penk speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
Govt draft emission plan will result in higher emissions
July 17, 2024 05:08 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBThe Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will result in higher emissions. Its draft plan released today contains little in the way of spending on reducing emissions, and instead emphasises tree-planting and other carbon capture technology as ways to meet emissions targets. Massey University Professor Emeritus Ralph Sims speaks to Susana Le...
RNZ News at 5pm, July 17
July 17, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.12 MBAll the top stories and other headlines from the day
Petition launched to stop build of Wanaka's only McDonald's
July 17, 2024 04:51 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MB5,500 people have signed a petition calling for Queenstown Lakes District Council to stop the fast-food giant going up just off the State Highway 6 and State Highway 84 roundabout, although the council said it won't be swayed by the petition. Wanaka Chamber of Commerce General Manager Glenn Peat speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
Tirau fast food takeover will ruin town's character - locals
July 17, 2024 04:46 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBTirau is known for its large corrugated iron animals, boutique cafes and small town charm. However, in the north island town a David and Goliath battle is brewing, with a proposal for a Burger King and Starbucks on the main drag, Louise Ternouth reports.
NZ unlikely to meet long term emissons targets
July 17, 2024 04:40 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBThe government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track to exceed its 2031 to 2035 emissions budget by 17 million tonnes, Felix Walton reports. Labour-era climate policies like the clean car rebate and decarbonisation funds have been slashed, replaced with a greater emphasis on carbon offsets. Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts calls it a 'ne...
More than 40 people killed in air strikes in Gaza strip
July 17, 2024 04:32 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBMore than 40 people are reported to have been killed in air strikes in the Gaza strip - including 17 in a designated safe zone. The Israeli military said it was attacking Hamas militants, who allegedly hid among civilians. Doctor and Team Leader for Medicines Sans Frontieres Javid Abdelmoneim who is currently in Gaza, speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
NZ finalises Olympic team for Paris
July 17, 2024 04:31 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB195 athletes will wear the silver fern in Paris this year - the gender split being close to equal with 98 men and 97 women. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Susana Lei'ataua to break down the team.
Former Olympic speed skater survives falling through ice
July 17, 2024 04:25 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBAndrew Nicholson, who attended three Winter Olympics and has just picked up four silver medals at the World Masters, speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about when he was skating on the Manorburn Dam at the weekend, a part of the ice cracked and he fell through.
Asia: 6 people found dead at luxury hotel in Bangkok
July 17, 2024 04:13 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBAsia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about six people being found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, a senior North Korean diplomat defecting to the South and T-shirts displaying images from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump being up for sale on Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
July 17, 2024 04:08 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBConsumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue.
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
July 17, 2024 04:06 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBMany motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three petrol stations in Thames and the prices for all of them are between $2.91 and $2.96 for 91 - that's about 20 - 30 cents more expensive than nearby Ngatea and Tairua which is on the other side of the peninsula. Following that story, people from other towns have said they also feel ripped off, Luk...
Stories from Our Changing World
July 17, 2024 03:35 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBClaire Concannon heads along to the food technology lab at the Auckland University of Technology to speak with one researcher who is aiming to turn food waste into wealth.
How neurodivergence enhances workplaces
July 17, 2024 03:10 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBDifferent shouldn't doom anyone to unemployment or underemployment.
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm for 17 July 2024
July 17, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Sunday Roast Chicken Soup with Feta Schmear Toast
July 17, 2024 02:20 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBThis week's midweek meal inspiration of easy eats revolves around using up the left overs from the Sunday roast.
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Sunday Roast Chicken Soup
July 17, 2024 02:20 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBThis week's midweek meal inspiration of easy eats revolves around using up the left overs from the Sunday roast.
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
July 17, 2024 02:12 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBToday Ximena talks to Jesse about Master: The allegations against Neil Gaiman and Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government.
Heading Off: Johnny Ward
July 17, 2024 01:45 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBToday on Heading Off Jesse spoke to someone who's been to the North and South poles, the seven summits, and every country in the world.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2024
July 17, 2024 01:45 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBOn today's episode, RNZ's Money Correspondent explains the numbers as inflation reaches its lowest level in 3 years. Climate experts say the government's draft emissions reduction plan is confused and light on detail. Two former political rivals have united to criticise the Prime Minister for shifting away from decades of independent foreign policy. Comedy music duo Tenacious D have cancelled the rest of their tour of Australia and New Zealand, a week out from when they were set to perfo...
Lone Kiwi competing in the Singapore Garden Festival
July 17, 2024 01:35 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBThis August, Riverhead resident Jules Moore will be representing New Zealand at the prestigious Singapore Garden Festival, the only New Zealander invited to participate.
The truth about 'man flu', the answer may surprise many
July 17, 2024 01:25 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBSome research indicates there might be some merit to the term 'man flu.'
Exercise during TV ad breaks can lead to a better night's sleep
July 17, 2024 01:15 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBIf you're a TV watcher in the evenings, there's a good chance you'll get more sleep at night if you do some light exercise in the ad breaks, according to new research.
RNZ Pacific News at 1pm for 17 July 2024
July 17, 2024 01:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sports
Tenacious D - Music and politics collide
July 17, 2024 00:47 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBComedy music duo Tenacious D have cancelled the rest of their tour of Australia and New Zealand, a week out from when they were set to perform. The band, made up of actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, was supposed to play in Wellington and Auckland. Jack Black has since decided it's no longer appropriate to continue the tour, after jokes made by Gass following the attempted assassination of former American president, Donald Trump. The Listener music columist and Elsewhere.co.nz's Graham Rei...
Former PM on NZ foreign policy shift
July 17, 2024 00:44 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBTwo former political rivals have united to criticise the Prime Minister for shifting away from decades of independent foreign policy. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National and Act leader Dr Don Brash have written a joint statement saying comments Christopher Luxon made to the Financial Times orients New Zealand towards being a full-fledged military ally of the United States, and implies New Zealand will increasingly be dragged into US-China conflict in the South China Sea...
Midday Rural News for 17 July 2024
July 17, 2024 00:34 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Midday Sports News for 17 July 2024
July 17, 2024 00:32 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBNew Zealand will play only one test series on home soil this summer in a domestic calendar dominated by white ball cricket.
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
July 17, 2024 00:20 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBA climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse gas budgets on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The document reveals we are no longer on track to meet emissions targets - a marked change from projections released under the previous Labour government. Rather than slashing emissions at the the source, the government ho...
Midday Business News for 17 July 2024
July 17, 2024 00:20 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBMidday Business News for 17 July 2024
Inflation at lowest level in 3 years
July 17, 2024 00:15 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBInflation has eased to its lowest level in three years. Data from Stats NZ this morning showed inflation of 3.3 percent in the year to June. That's down from a 4 percent increase in the 12 months to March. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explain the numbers.
RNZ News at 12pm, July 17
July 17, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MBThe top stories and other headlines at midday
Science: More extreme weather, 'fast fashion' fix
July 16, 2024 23:45 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBScience commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with three new studies: the first focuses on what climate change is set to do to New Zealand's weather patterns in the coming years. Researchers in the US have found a way to make it easier to separate out fibres in textile waste. Could it provide a solution to how to recycle the world's annual 92 million tons of textile waste? And a Greek study has assessed how effective 30 km/h speed limits have been in European cities. Spoiler alert: t...
Migration down, more NZers depart, fertility declines
July 16, 2024 23:20 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDistinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley discusses where New Zealand's population is heading, as migration numbers track down, more and more Kiwis leave our shores, and fertility rates continue to decline.
Latest inflation figures just released
July 16, 2024 23:05 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBInflation has slowed to a three year low, with consumer prices rising 0.4 percent in the three months ended June.
Around the Motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua
July 16, 2024 22:45 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBKelly rounds up the news from Rotorua - including a controversial e-bike trial for Kainga Ora tenants and an unusual Mongrol Mob carjacking.
Book Review - Practice by Rosalind Brown
July 16, 2024 22:35 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBHannah August reviews Practice by Rosalind Brown published by Orion Publishing
How Khalida Popal uses football to fight for women's rights
July 16, 2024 22:05 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBKhalida Popal found a passion for football against an unlikely backdrop in Afghanistan, in the mid-'90s; a time where women were not seen to have a place in sport. She eventually rallied a team and became co-founder and the first captain of the women's national football team.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 July
July 16, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode, the Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050, Associate Health Minister David Seymour wants more investment in cancer drugs and immunisation, and a role for patients in decision-making and has told Pharmac to stop making Te Tiriti o Waitangi a focus, but that the agency still needs to apply a needs-based criteria, and the Treasu...
RNZ Pacific News at 10am for 17 July 2024
July 16, 2024 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
Australia: Union scandal, Tenancious D cancels, MH17 anniversary marked
July 16, 2024 21:45 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBAustralia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the allegations levelled against the construction union, the CFMEU and Tenacious D quitting their tour.
Renewed push to build a 'run-of-river' hydro scheme in the West Coast
July 16, 2024 21:25 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBA West Coast lines company is reigniting a bid to build a run-of-river hydro scheme in its region - but it's facing staunch opposition.
What would road user charges for all cars look like?
July 16, 2024 21:05 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThe government wants to move the entire vehicle fleet to paying road-user-charges - but how would this work, and when will it happen?
Attention to detail key to awarding winning custard squares
July 16, 2024 20:55 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBA New Plymouth bakery credits attention to detail for its custard squares being named the best in the country. Hand-piped quadrangles of velvety perfection have been flying off the shelves at Piccolo Morso ever since. Taranaki Whanganui Robin Martin went to see where the magic happens.
Countdown on for Olympic games kick off
July 16, 2024 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBWith only ten days left before the Olympics in Paris kick off, New Zealand has finalised its team of almost two hundred athletes. Thousands of athletes from more than two hundred nations will compete in this year's games.Ingrid Hipkiss spoke with New Zealand Team Chef De Mission Nigel Avery, himself a former games competitior, who said the first athletes arrive on the 19th, and he's getting ready for a lot of pep talks.
Storm may develop near Upper North Island
July 16, 2024 20:40 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBA messy storm could rapidly develop near the upper North Island this weekend, making for a wet and windy end to the school holidays. Early forecasts show low-pressure systems in the Tasman - and another brewing around New Caledonia will arrive here early on Saturday morning. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Patient advocate on govt's letter to Pharmac
July 16, 2024 20:37 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe goverment has sent a letter of expectations to the drug-buying agency, urging it to prioritise cancer drugs and immunisation - and to be more transparent. Earlier in the programme, we spoke to Pharmac Board Chair Paula Bennett ..said the new system changes will make a small differene and instead provide more opportunity to deliver medicine for all New Zealanders, rather than using "background as a measure of need". Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 17 July 2024
July 16, 2024 20:36 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Mentoring at boot camps could be $100k per teen
July 16, 2024 20:20 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBDocuments show the cost of mentoring the serious young offenders in the goverment's military style academies could be $100,000 for each teenager. The Oranga Tamariki- run pilot will involve ten boys aged 15 to 18 and starts at the end of this month but there has been little detail about what exactly the boot camps will look like, and how the teenagers will move back into the community. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour on Government's Emissions Reductions Plan
July 16, 2024 20:10 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBThe Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on more tree planting and new technologies. Leader of the opposition Labour's Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.