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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Waikato locals frustrated with boy racers causing chaos
March 21, 2022 04:46 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBEvery weekend hundreds of boy racers are causing chaos on the backroads of Waikato, say locals. Police are investigating an attack on a Fonterra milk tanker which tried to drive through a gathering just north of Hamilton on Saturday. But locals say that's just a part of it - and the problem is getting much worse. Sally Murphy reports.
Auckland weather - latest details
March 21, 2022 04:45 - 44 seconds - 725 KBAuckland Emergency Management Group say some parts of the region received more than a month's worth of rain in one day - with up to 120mm being recorded in some places. Council teams are responding to around 30 critical requests for service relating to downed trees, and more than 400 relating to flooding on public land. There have also been a couple of requests from people being displaced. Aucklanders are being told to use the council's Report a Problem online tool or via the contact cen...
Wellington water woes worsen in new report
March 21, 2022 04:42 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBWellington's water woes look to be getting worse. A new report for Wellington City Council shows its water company can't make it to call outs on time, and says it's now not possible to stop sewage from overflowing into the harbour. But councils from across the region aren't having the same issues as the city - they say they're managing fine. Our reporter Kirsty Frame has more.
Christchurch leaders chasing anti-mandate protesters for costs
March 21, 2022 04:36 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBTime to pay up - Christchurch City Council is chasing anti-mandate, anti-government protestors for $50,000 for costs incurred during rallies in the city. In a series of invoices the council has billed the local branch of the Freedoms and Rights Coalition, which is linked to Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church, for the cost of traffic control. But so far no one has paid up. Christchurch City councillor Jake McLellan talks to Lisa Owen.
Evening business for 21 March 2022
March 21, 2022 04:32 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6301332799001
Businesses ready as decision on future of vaccine mandates
March 21, 2022 04:26 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBWith a decision on the future of vaccine mandates looming, businesses are preparing for what that could mean for them. Cabinet has met today to review mandates, certificates and the traffic light system as a whole - with decisions to be announced on Wednesday. As Louise Ternouth reports, many are ready to see the back of some of the restrictions.
North Cape rescue: Fishers in water four hours - Maritime NZ
March 21, 2022 04:22 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBMaritime NZ Rescue Coordination Centre officer Nick Burt told Checkpoint the search for the last person missing from the Enchanter will continue until dark, review the search and resume at first light. The search area is approximately 200 nautical miles. "The survivors were found all in the same vicinity. They were winched on board a helicopter at approximately midnight... The survivors were in the water for approximately four hours." Burt said they were alerted by their emergency beaco...
Ukraine ignores Russian call for Mariupol to surrender
March 21, 2022 04:21 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBRussia has called on Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender. In return, Russia has offered to open humanitarian corridors for civilians and soldiers. Russian forces have encircled Mariupol and the city has suffered some of the heaviest shelling since it began its invasion. Andrew McRae reports.
Search for last person missing after North Cape boat sinking
March 21, 2022 04:13 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBSearch teams are desperately looking for the last person still missing after a fishing charter sank near Cape Reinga. The vessel - 'Enchanter' - ran into trouble in wild weather which hammered the top of the motu last night. It's believed a wave hit the 15m vessel, breaking the bridge of the boat. A massive search effort has been taking place since early this morning - while five survivors have been found, four bodies have also been recovered. Aanei te kai ripoata a Nita Blake-Persen no ...
Weather: Early morning storm, floods, catch Auckland off-guard
March 21, 2022 04:07 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBA Monday morning storm surge caught many Aucklanders off guard, with floodwaters breaching roads, businesses and backyards. NIWA says Auckland had its second wettest hour on record and there were more than 9,000 lightning strikes across the top of the North Island this morning. Fire and Emergency had around 300 flood-related call outs across the city. Schools were closed and for some businesses it was not worth opening. Others were left to mop up the water in their shops. Checkpoint's Ni...
Rising misogyny in anti-government rhetoric
March 21, 2022 03:35 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBA video of a group of men in Southland rallying against the government has been panned online for its misogynistic sentiment. Massey University's Dr Suze Wilson talks to The Panel about where this undercurrent of sexism comes from.
The Panel with Janet Wilson and Max Harris (Part 2)
March 21, 2022 03:06 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPanellists Janet Wilson and Max Harris discuss rising sexism in anti-government commentary, why state housing remains largely unaccessible, and whether to expect a brain drain when borders reopen.
The Panel with Janet Wilson and Max Harris (Part 1)
March 21, 2022 03:05 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBPanellists Janet Wilson and Max Harris discuss where we go next with our Covid-19 restrictions, making it compulsory for employers to list salaries on job ads, and what makes a person boring.
The Pre-Panel with Janet Wilson and Max Harris
March 21, 2022 02:45 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBPanellists Janet Wilson and Max Harris hear about storm damage at Orewa College, discuss making public sporting spaces more welcoming and share what they've been thinking.
The science behind a broken heart
March 21, 2022 02:10 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIt's called heartbreak, but when science writer Florence Williams' marriage of 25 years ended, her sadness and grief had an impact way beyond her heart.
Narcissism with Dr Ramani Durvasula
March 21, 2022 01:30 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBToday's expert is clinical psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula, who has built a career out of demystifying and dismantling the toxic influence of narcissism.