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Weeks of cleanup ahead after Auckland storm
March 21, 2022 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBThere are weeks of cleanup ahead for some homes in Auckland and Northland after the violent storm which hit the region. A fast and furious downpour hit the upper part of the country overnight Sunday and then landed in Auckland, at its heaviest around between 8 and 10 yesterday morning. Torrential rain is classified as above 40 millimetres an hour, Metservice says this was 60 or even 70 mls an hour at times. Jordan Bond reports.
Minister on NZ's support for Ukraine
March 21, 2022 18:23 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBThe Foreign Minister says the decision not to provide lethal aid to Ukraine was deliberate. The Government yesterday announced it would contribute $5 million to a NATO fund that provides non-lethal aid to Ukrainian forces. It's also sending personal protective equipment from Defence Force stocks. Minister Nanaia Mahuta told Morning Report the assistance was requested by the Ukrainian Government. "At this stage, we haven't made the decision to go down the route of providing military suppo...
Ukraine invasion: Russia gives Mariupol ultimatum to surrender
March 21, 2022 18:17 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBThe war in Ukraine remains at its most horrific in the southern port city of Mariupol. Russia issued an ultimatum overnight demanding the city's surrender in return for the safe passage out of more than 300,000 residents. The deal was rejected by the Ukraine government, despite the danger to those still forced to shelter in appalling conditions after weeks of incessant bombardment. Elsewhere Ukrainian officials say Russian shells have also hit a chemical factory near the besieged northea...
Mangonui Harbour Warden on Far North boat tragedy
March 21, 2022 18:09 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBThe search for the last person missing in the Far North fishing boat disaster will resume this morning. Four people died and and five were rescued after the Enchanter sank off North Cape on Sunday night . A rogue wave is understood to have hit the boat. The Enchanter was skippered by Lance Goodhew - who survived the ordeal. But 43-year-old Te Awamutu builder and father of three Mark Sanders did not. His father, Graeme Sanders, remembers him as a talented sportsman and mad keen fisherman....
7am RNZ Pacific News for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThe latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.
Business News for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Gym flooded in Auckland thunderstorm
March 21, 2022 17:45 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBMany Aucklanders have a big clean up job on their hands after Monday morning's sudden downpour swept through several properties. BFT One Tree Hill owner Dave Smart was inside his gym when the floodwaters started seeping through. His staff spent the day mopping up to make sure members could return the next day. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Man killed in Enchanter sinking was 'mad keen fisherman' - father
March 21, 2022 17:41 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBThe search for the last person missing after a fishing charter boat sank near North Cape on Sunday is continuing this morning. Five people survived and were rescued by helicopter, four people died and have been recovered from the water. The charter boat "Enchanter" was based in Mangonui in the far north and was on a five-day trip to Three Kings Islands. Skipper Lance Goodhew survived, but 43-year-old father of three, Te Awamutu builder Mark Sanders, was one of the men who did not make it...
News in Samoan for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:40 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBThe latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Early Sports News for Tuesday 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:37 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:22 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Aucklander feared she would die in thunderstorm
March 21, 2022 17:14 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBAucklanders are cleaning up after being hammered by heavy rain and thunderstorms yesterday morning. Torrential rain caused severe flooding, leaving many homes without electricity for several hours. One of those hit is Chantal Kruger, who was alone at home when the storm struck. At one point she thought her family would come home to find her body floating in water. She spoke to Susie Ferguson.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:10 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBThe latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.
Ukraine invasion: Mariupol resident on getting out
March 21, 2022 17:09 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBThe conflict in Ukraine remains at its most horrific in the southern port city of Mariupol. Russia issued an ultimatum overnight demanding the city's surrender in return for the safe evacuation of more than three-hundred thousand residents. The deal was rejected by the Ukraine government, despite the danger to those still forced to shelter in appalling conditions after weeks of incessant bombardment. Ukrainian officials say Russian shells have also hit a chemical factory near the besiege...
Pacific Waves for 24 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:03 - 19 minutes - 18 MBTonga rebuilds two months on since the volcanic eruption and tsunami, but its agriculture industry has been devestated. An exclusive interview with Palau's Head of State, And the untold mining history of Banaba Ocean Island.
Pacific Waves for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:03 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBA call by the Pacific Islands Forum to keep women's rights at the centre of pandemic and climate change discussions at the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Papua New Guinea prepares to mark World Tuberculosis Day, and we speak to three Pacific leaders recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth through this year's Commonwealth Points of Light awards.
Economic Downturn in Tonga
March 21, 2022 17:02 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBTwo months have past since a volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated Tonga, leaving three dead and causing over 90 million US dollars in damages.
PIF want women at focus of climate, pandemic recovery
March 21, 2022 17:02 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBA call to action has been issued by the Pacific Islands Forum at the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City.
Frontline workers in Samoa feel the pressure
March 21, 2022 17:02 - 2 minutes - 2.67 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 Defence Ministers meet
March 21, 2022 17:01 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBNew Zealand and Fiji have made a pact to work together to further strengthen its defence forces.
Efforts in PNG to refocus on TB care and treatment
March 21, 2022 17:01 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBPapua New Guinea preparing to mark World Tuberculosis Day.
Palau's Head of State disappointed with U.S
March 21, 2022 17:01 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBPalau's Head of State disappointed with U.S over diminishing economic attention, despite being a longtime partner.
6am RNZ Pacific News for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 9.18 MBThe latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.
Top Stories for Tuesday 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe search for the last person missing after a fishing charter boat sank off North Cape on Sunday resumes this morning, Ukraine has rejected an Russian ultimatum demanding the surrender of the beseiged port city Mariupol, we speak to Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta about New Zealand sending military body armour to Ukraine, and the clean-up continues in Auckland after yesterday's deluge.
Kiribati groundwater issues highlighted on World Water Day
March 21, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBit's World Water Day so we take a look at the issues Kiribati is facing with groundwater.
Pasifika leaders honoured in awards
March 21, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBThree Pasifika leaders have been honoured in the Commonwealth Points of Light awards 2022 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
The untold mining history of Banaba Ocean Island
March 21, 2022 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBThe untold mining history of Banaba Ocean Island.
Nicola Willis: National calls for easing of Covid restrictions
March 21, 2022 16:49 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBThe National Party is calling for most Covid restrictions to be ditched, including mandates and vaccine passes National also wants to see isolation periods reduced from seven to five days. It comes as Cabinet reviews all government restrictions, with an announcement expected on Wednesday. Nathan Rarere asked National's deputy leader, Nicola Willis, where the party is getting its advice from.
Insurance companies swamped with flood calls from Monday
March 21, 2022 16:46 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBBack to yesterday's wild weather - with SO much rain in such a short space of time, it was a very busy day for our insurers. Nathan Rarere asked AA Insurance's Tom Bartlett what it was like.
Auckland mops up from yesterday's torrential rain
March 21, 2022 16:35 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBPeople in the upper North Island are hoping for a bit of sun today as they soak up the water and clear the debris left by yesterday's torrential rain and floods. Auckland recorded more than a month's worth of rain in a little over an hour before the storm moved on to Waikato and Coromandel. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded, with Fire and Emergency getting over 300 calls for help, while the downpour caused widespread road closures across the upper North Island. Our producer Elli...
NZ-based Ukrainian doctor raising money for new ambulance
March 21, 2022 16:23 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBA Ukraine-born New Zealander is trying to raise funds so her ambulance driver brother can buy a new vehicle and continue treating people injured in the war. Dr Olga Dubnytska, who's a GP based in Palmerston North, says her brother, Paul, is currently in Kyiv where his ambulance has broken down and is beyond repair. He's urgently trying to buy another ambulance from Poland but is about 20-thousand dollars short. Nathan Rarere asked Olga to tell me about the work Paul is doing in Ukraine. ...
Japan: cherry blossom season begins, Covid declining
March 21, 2022 16:15 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBTo Japan now, where people are eager to take part in one of the most important events on the country's calender ... the start of the cherry blossom season. Our Tokyo correspondent Chris Gilbert explains.
UK: govt clears red tape to allow entry of Ukrainian refugees
March 21, 2022 16:08 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBTo the UK now, Nathan Rarere spoke to our correspondent in London, Hope Bolger..
Teaching Aotearoa's history
March 21, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe final curriculum for teaching Aotearoa's history in schools is out, but what will students actually learn and how will they learn it?
Coastal Weather Forecast 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 15:05 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBCoastal weather forecast.
Europe treads gently
March 21, 2022 09:50 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBBBC World Service correspondent Pete Ross joins Karyn to discuss the war in Ukraine, European political reactions to it and ongoing negotiations over the future of Afghanistan.
The mystery of a 100 year old postcard
March 21, 2022 09:40 - 7 minutes - 9.92 MBIn 1915 during the First World War a New Zealand soldier in his early twenties by the name of Bert Cooke from South Taranaki was on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean receiving medical care before returning to the front line to fight the Turks, and he sent a postcard from Malta to his brother in law, who was only 14 at the time, Roy Coombridge -- who lived on the family farm in Te Kiri in Taranaki. Earlier this month, 106 years later, the postcard turned up, at an ATM in a shopping...
Builders face Gib woes
March 21, 2022 09:30 - 6 minutes - 8.58 MBBuilders are having to stop work because they just can't get the wood. Some sites are waiting up to 6 months just for Gib boards to turn up. Materials have become extremely scarce around the country and builders are having to think differently about how they balance workload. This comes after years of shortages which are getting worse. Julien Leys is the Chief Executive of Building Industry Federation of NZ and he says while times are hard, creative thinking might offer some ways to work...
Ruapehu heats up
March 21, 2022 09:20 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBNews broke today that Mt Ruapehu is heating up again. The temperature of the Crater Lake (Te Wai a-moe) temperature reached 31 °C. Observation of the temperature and seismology around Ruapehu led GNZ Science today to raise the volcanic alert level from 1 to 2. Ruapehu's last major explosion was in 1996 but it's an active volcano and they have their own temperaments. Karyn is joined by Volcanologist Professor Shane Cronin from the University of Auckland
Nights sports with Zoe George
March 21, 2022 08:12 - 19 minutes - 18 MBZoe George, Senior Sports Journalist at Stuff is our sportscaster tonight.
ABC Wantok Program for 22 March 2022
March 21, 2022 07:20 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBABC Wantok Program for 22 March 2022.
Melanesian Update for 21 March 2022
March 21, 2022 07:10 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBThe latest news from Melanesia.
8pm RNZ Pacific News for 21 March 2022
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBThe latest news and sports
Marscrete: Building on Mars
March 21, 2022 06:15 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBHow would we build shelter and infrastructure on Mars? We chat to University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Engineering, Allan Scott about the possibility of "Marscrete".
John Minto criticises council for charging protesters $50k
March 21, 2022 05:15 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBActivist John Minto says Christchurch City Council's attempt to seek costs from protest leaders over the anti-mandate protest is "setting a match to democratic freedoms". "I'm not aware of any council anywhere in the country charging anybody for traffic management over the last 50 years. "The council has no role in moderating civil and political rights." He says the protest, led by Destiny Church, was irresponsible, but they were exercising their right. "And even if we disagree with what...
Auckland flooding: Councillor Jo Bartley on stormwater issues
March 21, 2022 05:07 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBThe record books are being checked but wild weather brought the worst torrential rain in Auckland's memory this morning. Amy Williams filed this report, and Lisa Owen talks to Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley.
Weather: Auckland wakes to flooded streets, schools, shops
March 21, 2022 05:07 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBThe record books are being checked but wild weather brought the worst torrential rain in Auckland's memory this morning. Amy Williams filed this report.
High jumper Kerr first NZer to win Olympic Gold, World champs
March 21, 2022 04:56 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBHamish Kerr is flying high. He's become the first New Zealander to win an Olympic or World Championship high jump medal after claiming bronze at the World Indoor Champs in Belgrade. In a tight competition Kerr equalled his personal best to finish third equal. Sports editor Stephen Hewson has more.
Govt sends more money, military equipment to help Ukraine
March 21, 2022 04:51 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBThe government is sending more money and tactical military equipment to Ukraine but has stopped short of directly supplying lethal weapons. Cabinet has agreed to pledge a further $5 million to help Ukraine, bringing New Zealand's total financial contribution to $11 million. This money will be contributed directly to the NATO Trust Fund to be spent on fuel, military rations, communications equipment and military first aid kits. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has so far not...