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Covid-19: Omicron wave moves down the country
March 22, 2022 18:53 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBThe Omicron outbreak's being described as a Mexican wave surging out from Auckland and into the rest of the country. Cases are on the rise south of the Bombays, and there's a reminder the outbreak is still far from over for Aucklanders. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
News in Niuean for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 18:52 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBThe latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.
Covid-19: Christopher Luxon wants isolation period dropped to five days
March 22, 2022 18:45 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBThe Leader of the Opposition says cutting the isolation period from seven days to five would be in line with advice from America's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC. One health expert says the isolation period should be lengthened to 10 days if rules regarding vaccine passes are eased today by the government. National's Christopher Luxon told Morning Report that five days is in force in the US and should be in this country too. "Around the world, there's a range of option...
News in Samoan for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 18:40 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBThe latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Covid-19: Expert warns to stay cautious, even if restrictions removed
March 22, 2022 18:39 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBThe future of the country's Covid-19 restrictions will be revealed by the Prime Minister today. This comes as latest figures indicate the current Covid-19 outbreak is past its peak in Auckland and is slowing down in the rest of the country. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says New Zealanders need to be prepared for further Omicron waves and new variants. Te Punaha Matatini principal investigator Dr Dion O'Neale spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Ukraine invasion: Expert on Russia's chemical weapons
March 22, 2022 18:29 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBIn Ukraine, a defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country is on the brink of surviving the Russian invasion, almost four weeks after it began. His optimism, in an address to the Italian parliament, comes despite a warning from the Ukrainian military that Russia will continue to indiscriminately shell cities and infrastructure across the country. Intense fighting is still centred around Mariupol, where there are reports some Russian forces are now inside the beseiged southern po...
Police officers involved in shootings were allowed to see evidence before questioning
March 22, 2022 18:21 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBPolice officers involved in fatal shootings have been allowed to view evidence before being questioned by detectives conducting homicide inquiries into the killings. Police say they have now changed this policy but the Independent Police Conduct Authority says it was only stopped last year because they threatened to stop cooperating with homicide inquiries if officers were briefed before being interviewed. The head of the the IPCA and the Police Commissioner are at odds over whether offi...
TAIC inquiry underway into Far North fishing boat tragedy
March 22, 2022 18:17 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBInvestigators are scouring the waters of the Far North for evidence in the fishing boat tragedy which resulted in five deaths. Ten people were on board the Enchanter when it capsized off North Cape during a storm on Sunday night. The boat's skipper Lance Goodhew was among the five who survived. A protection order has been placed on all debris from the boat while the investigation goes ahead. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator of accidents Harald Hendel spoke t...
Gisborne weather: Ruatoria man rescued family in tractor
March 22, 2022 18:14 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBA man in Ruatoria had to scoop up his family in a tractor as flood waters rose rapidly into their house. The whānau from Makarika Valley in Ruatoria near the Mata river had water up to their thighs inside the home. John Logan told reporter Charlotte Cook, he got a call from a phone call from his son in the middle of the night, asking for help.
Severe flooding hits Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru Bay
March 22, 2022 18:09 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBThere has been severe flooding in the Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay on the East coast. Civil Defence teams went door to door to evacuate some areas as flood waters threatened the area. Gisborne's Civil Defence Manager Ben Green spoke to Morning Report.
7am RNZ Pacific News for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThe latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.
Business News for 23 march 2022
March 22, 2022 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Covid-19: Regular childhood immunisations faltering
March 22, 2022 17:50 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBHealth authorities are ramping up efforts to boost the country's faltering childhood immunisation programme. Rates have been on the decline since 2017 and have taken a further hit during the pandemic. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports
Ukraine invasion: Battle for Mariupol continues
March 22, 2022 17:46 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBThe battle for control of the port city of Mariupol continues in Ukraine. Ninety percent of the buildings in the city have now been damaged and in the last few hours Ukraine says Russian forces have shelled an industrial compound there. The city that comes closest to the same sort of sustained damage is Kharkiv, on the eastern border with Russia. New Zealand freelance journalist Tom Mutch has just returned from there and says the country's second-biggest city has virtually been reduced t...
Forecaster on severe weather in North Island
March 22, 2022 17:42 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBTairāwhiti Civil Defence is asking people to check for updates for weather and road conditions. It says a lot of rain is due over the next 24 hours, and conditions are not improving. Emergency services says despite this it was a quiet night for call outs. Further south down the country, Wellington was battered by a severe thunderstorm last night. The weather bomb was short and sharp hitting for only about an hour. Metservice Forecaster Hannah Moes spoke to Corin Dann.
North Island's East Coast hit by heavy rain
March 22, 2022 17:39 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBOn the North Island's East Coast there has been severe flooding in Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay. Reporter Hamish Cardwell has the details.
Early Sports News for Wednesday 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:36 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:22 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Bay of Plenty hit by heavy rain
March 22, 2022 17:17 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBThe Bay of Plenty has been lashed with heavy rain east of Whakatāne. More than 200 millimetres of rain is expected to make landfall across the Bay of Plenty today. MetService has warned this could be an "extreme" weather event which could cause surges in river levels and significant flooding. Lisa Glass from the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group spoke to Corin Dann.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:10 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBThe latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.
Roads closed after Gisborne hit by heavy rain
March 22, 2022 17:08 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBCivil Defence teams went door to door through a Tairawhiti settlement last night asking residents to leave as flood waters threatened the area. Mangatuna,a small settlement an hour north of Gisborne was ordered to evacuate at about 2am as the Hikuwai River, which runs along side the settlement was at a very high level, and more rain was expected. Flooding has closed State Highway 35 from Gisborne to Opotiki. There are also multiple slips in Tolaga Bay Gorge and surface flooding throughou...
Pacific Waves for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:03 - 14 minutes - 13 MBCommunity cases of Covid-19 are nearing 300 in Samoa as people wait to hear about whether the lockdown will be extended. New Zealand and Fiji make a pact to further strengthen its defence forces and it's World Water Day so we take a look at the issues Kiribati is facing with groundwater.
Top Stories for Wednesday 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBFlooding, evacuations and road closures across Eastern parts of the North Island, we speak to one of the rescuers involved with the sinking of the Enchanter fishing vessel, Police officers under investigation for fatal shootings have been allowed to view evidence prior to questioning, as omicron spreads, attention is turning to a possible fourth Covid vaccine dose, and Samoa is in lockdown for at least another two weeks as it tries to control the virus' spread
6am RNZ Pacific News for 23 March 2022
March 22, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBThe latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.
Why anglers are attracted to Manawatawhi, Three Kings Islands
March 22, 2022 16:53 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBThe body of a fifth person has been recovered following last weekend's North Cape boating tragedy. Ten people were on board the 17-metre fishing vessel Encharter when it's believed to have been struck by a rogue wave which broke the bridge. Five were hoisted into a rescue helicopter after spending over four hours in the water on Sunday. The group was on a fishing trip to Manawatawhi or Three Kings Islands, which lie about 55km northwest of Cape Reinga. Family members of those lost and ot...
How are businesses building for arrival of tourists?
March 22, 2022 16:45 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBToday we'll find out how long we'll be living with vaccine passes and mandates. The Government announced last week that it was bringing forward the dates for tourists from Australia to come across the Tasman to April 12th, and after that vaccinated tourists from visa-waiver countries can arrive from the 1st of May. Ellie Jay has been talking to businesses across the motu about it.
Life working as domestic in Antarctica
March 22, 2022 16:37 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBTo the jobs desk now, Ayana Piper-Helion has returned to New Zealand from Scott Base in Antarctica where she has been working as a domestic for the past six months, When Antarctica NZ started their recruitment campaign she signed up and spent the summer out in the cold. Ayana says despite the cold there was plenty to do. We asked her what the highs and lows were of the experience.
US: President Biden warns of Russian cyber threat
March 22, 2022 16:17 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBUS President Joe Biden is warning businesses and government departments to be ready for cyber-attacks from Russia. Roving reporter Alex Baird this week finds himself in the United States and he'sspoke with Nathan Rarere.
UN officials tell Australian govt Great Barrier Reef in danger
March 22, 2022 16:11 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBTime to cross the Tasman, Nathan Rarere was joined from Brisbane by our correspondent Pam Corkery.
How do we protect our youngest against Covid-19?
March 22, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBUnder-fives can't wear masks or get vaccinated against Covid-19 - are we doing enough to protect them from the virus?
ABC Wanok Program for 22 March 2022
March 22, 2022 10:28 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBABC Wanok Program for 22 March 2022
What the %^&*@??
March 22, 2022 09:40 - 16 minutes - 22 MBOver 1500 people participated in the Broadcasting Standards Authority online survey "Language That May Offend in Broadcasting", and they were questioned about their general attitudes towards 31 words or phrases that may offend, including swear words, racial and gender-based terms, and blasphemy (including some te reo Maori and Samoan terms). Thirty one words in all were assessed, including 8 words that were added and 8 words that were removed from the list. Glen Scanlon is the BSA's Chie...
The cut of the missing GIb
March 22, 2022 09:32 - 4 minutes - 6.74 MBBuilders are having to stop work, simply because can't get the materials they need. We spoke last night to the head of the Building Federation Julian Leys about the macro trends in play. But what does it mean on the ground? Jeremy Long is a builder in Wairarapa and he and his colleagues have been having real trouble getting their hands on what they need to do to get the job done.
Tom Burgis - Russia as a Kleptopia
March 22, 2022 09:18 - 14 minutes - 20 MBWe've heard a lot about Vladimir Putin and his actions in the past weeks. But what is the context that informs the way he behaves and makes decisions? Tom Burgis is the investigations correspondent at the Financial Times and author of Kleptopia. He's been immersed in the world of Vladimir Putin and his political associates. He delivers his findings with Karyn.
8pm RNZ Pacific News for 22 March 2022
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBThe latest news and sports
The Recommencement of History
March 22, 2022 06:15 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBFrancis Fukuyama's influential essay 'The End of History?' announced the triumph of liberal democracy and the arrival of a post-ideological world. I ask Eric Crampton if we're witnessing the recommencement of history.
Season 2 | Episode 10: 22nd March 2022 - Party People
March 22, 2022 05:30 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBParty People reflects on the legacy of Sir Wira Gardiner, we analyse The Hui Horizon Research poll of Māori voters, Tau and Shane debate the Māori Party’s call to remove GST on kai, the Tauranga by-election and the new History Curriculum.
Striker Chris Wood shoots to top of NZ goal-scoring list
March 22, 2022 05:23 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBAll Whites striker Chris Wood has shot to the top of the New Zealand all-time goal-scoring list. Wood's two goals in the dominant win over Fiji at the Oceania Football World Cup qualifiers today saw the 30-year-old break a long-standing record. Felicity Reid reports.
Buyers' market as properties on market double - REINZ
March 22, 2022 05:15 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBThere are twice as many properties on the market and the balls now in the buyers court, according to the Real Estate Institute of NZ. Corelogic's house price index, which measures the changing value of property, rose 0.8 percent last month - a sharp drop on January's 2.1 percent growth rate. The lowest price growth since September 2020. Lisa Owen asks Jen Baird from the Real Estate Institute how hard the market's being hit.
Ruapehu locals unfazed by signs of volcanic unrest
March 22, 2022 05:11 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBLocals living near Mt Ruapehu appear unfazed by the signs of elevated volcanic unrest, despite the recent strong tremors and the lake heating up. Mt Ruapehu's Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 2. But our reporter Kirsty Frame says locals are more concerned about the impact of Covid on their community, than a potential volcanic eruption.
Investigation underway into plane's fatal nosedive crash in China
March 22, 2022 05:07 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBInvestigators are piecing together how a China Eastern plane nose dived on its way from Kunming City to Guangzhou. 132 people were onboard the Boeing 737-800 when it plummeted into a mountainous area near the city of Wuzhou. There's no sign of life among the scattered debris. Aviation commentator Irene King talks to Lisa Owen.
Auckland Zoo welcomes birth of orangutan
March 22, 2022 04:53 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBYou could say its been a hairy few days at Auckland Zoo. Just as the black clouds were rolling in and the lightning was about to strike, a baby was born. It's orangutan mum Melur and dad Charlie's second baby. And despite yesterday's storm, all is going well for the new addition to the family. Auckland Zoo Curator of Mammals Amy Robbins has known Melur a long time. She talks to Lisa Owen.
Rules broken in prescribing safe sex drug PrEP in 2021
March 22, 2022 04:51 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBDoctors broke the rules for prescribing a safe sex drug during last year's lockdowns to ensure people had access to it. Pharmac received advice 18 months ago suggesting a change to the prescription requirements but those changes haven't been made. The drug is known as PrEP, and can reduce the risk of being infected with HIV by 99 percent. Jake McKee reports.
Ukraine defiant as Russian attacks get more barbaric
March 22, 2022 04:51 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBDoctors broke the rules for prescribing a safe sex drug during last year's lockdowns to ensure people had access to it. Pharmac received advice 18 months ago suggesting a change to the prescription requirements but those changes haven't been made. The drug is known as PrEP, which can reduce the risk of being infected with HIV by 99 percent. Jake McKee reports.
Deltacron: Should we be worried about the new variant?
March 22, 2022 04:38 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBThe words 'Delta' and 'Omicron' are as common as bread and butter these days, but what about their lesser known offspring Deltacron? It's a combination of the two viruses that has been detected in the United States and Europe. So should we be worried about it reaching our shores? Evolutionary virologist Dr Jemma Geoghegan explains the unholy union.
Evening business for 22 March 2022
March 22, 2022 04:34 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
New report asks why $1.9b boost has not helped mental health
March 22, 2022 04:28 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBOfficials trying to revamp the country's mental health services are being accused of being a 'sloth at the helm of the titanic.' But they say it's a long term project. A report released today, questions why $1.9 billion of investment in the 2019 Wellbeing budget, hasn't seen improvements "materialise" as hoped. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has found long wait times for specialist support, more prescriptions being handed out for anti-depressants, and more Māori being put int...
Michael Baker, other experts, urge govt to keep Covid controls
March 22, 2022 04:17 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBA group of public health experts is calling on the government to slow down on loosening Covid restrictions. Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern is due to make an announcement on Wednesday about vaccine passes, mandates and the Covid-19 protection framework. National wants most of the restrictions gone immediately and the rest by the time Australian tourists start arriving April 13. In a blog, epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker and his colleagues argue now is not the time to slacken off. And in...
Health Ministry considering fourth Covid shot for some NZers
March 22, 2022 04:17 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBSome people may soon be asked to roll up their sleeve for a fourth Covid vaccine. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says he's taking expert advice and any decision would be up to the government. There have been 15 deaths reported today and just under 21,000 new community cases. 1016 people are in hospital, with 25 in ICU. Andrew McRae reports.