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Rare and tiny native plant makes unique homecoming
July 15, 2024 20:52 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBA tiny and rare native wetland plant is being trans-located to Taranaki's Rotokare Sanctuary in a unique homecoming of sorts. Gratiola concinna is nationally endangered and under threat from habitat loss and introduced weeds. RNZ's Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to check it out.
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue for decades
July 15, 2024 20:45 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBEven Richard Tacon, chief executive of mining company Bathurst Resources says the coal-fired plant at Huntly should only be used as a last resort. While many argue the world's reliance needs to decline sharply for climate goals to be within reach Tacon says coal for steelmaking will be needed beyond 2050. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more.
Vaping messing with school, study finds
July 15, 2024 20:41 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBA new study of young people hooked on vaping has found their cravings for a puff is messing with their school work and making them moody and angry. University of Otago researchers interviewed 22 vapers aged between 16 and 20 from Dunedin and Christchurch. Anna Graham-DeMello, co-leader of the study, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports Chat for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 20:35 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Guardians of the Sounds want Tory Channel closed off to ferries
July 15, 2024 20:25 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBMarlborough's Guardians of the Sounds, want Tory Channel closed off to the Cook Strait ferries, saying they should use the safer - and slower - Northern Entrance into Queen Charlotte Sound instead. At the moment, the ships go through the relatively narrow and winding Tory Channel which cuts about 30 minutes off the voyage between Picton and Wellington. Guardians of the Sounds' chair Pete Beech spoke to Corin Dann.
Unstable scanning tech a problem in Waikato, BOP
July 15, 2024 20:22 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBWaikato and Bay of Plenty hospitals are racing to overcome faults with unstable medical scanning technology that have ballooned from 30 a year - to over 800. Health NZ as known for years about risks to patients but is struggling to replace the old systems. Phil Pennington is looking into this.
Police union on lost arbitration case
July 15, 2024 20:15 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBThe police union is warning police bosses will struggle to recruit and retain staff because the new pay deal isn't good enough. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an independent arbitrator was brought in to make the final call, and has decided the government's offer is fair. It includes a $1500 lump sum payment, a flat $5000 pay increase, plus another 4 percent increase in July and again in 2025. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
RNZ Pacific News at 8am for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
Phone management not enough for young job seekers - advocate
July 15, 2024 19:57 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBA beneficiary advocate says young jobseekers need to be inspired to develop their confidence and capabilities, and that simply cannot be done over the phone. The Ministry of Social Development is moving to a phone-based case management system for jobseekers aged 18-to-24 years old. It started with 1500 people in July, and would include 4000 within two months. Beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington's leakiest suburb revealed
July 15, 2024 19:52 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBWainuiomata has the unhappy distinction of being Wellington's leakiest suburb. Nick James reports.
Union claims understaffing for hospital pharmacies
July 15, 2024 19:47 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBA union representing hospital based pharmacy workers says services are being kept afloat by the goodwill of its members - because of serious understaffing. APEX claims Te Whatu Ora is not replacing workers who resign or retire and it's also struggling to fill existing vacancies because of the exodus of pharmacists moving overseas. Health NZ declined our request for an interview, saying they have exceeded recruitment expectations across various professions. The union's Senior Advocate Den...
Questions over whether big boats should skip Tory Channel
July 15, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBThe Marlborough Harbourmaster is assessing the risks of large vessels, including the Cook Strait ferries, continuing to use Tory Channel. The relatively narrow channel shaves about thirty minutes off each crossing between Picton and Wellington. But the winding waterway is hazardous - with tidal currents reaching five knots - and busy. Marlborough Harbourmaster Jake Oliver spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Clinic with 9000 patients hires second doctor
July 15, 2024 19:42 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBA GP clinic in Lower Hutt, which was forced to stop face-to-face consultations for most of its 9000 patients because of staff shortages, has hired a second doctor. But the future of High Street Health Hub remains uncertain, with authorities not ruling out cancelling its funding unless it can improve patient care. Kate Green reports.
Sick of work? 'AI twin' could soon help out
July 15, 2024 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBSick of back-to-back work meetings? Experts say an "artificial intelligence twin" could soon attend your video calls for you. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.
Kainga Ora tenant struggles with neighbours
July 15, 2024 19:35 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBA Kainga Ora tenant says his complaints about abusive neighbours have not been actioned. The state housing agency has terminated fourteen tenancies in the last three months for bad behavior or rent arrears, compared to eight in all of 2023. Cheyne Smith, a Kainga Ora tenant since 2015, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Through a statement, Kainga Ora said it was aware of conflicts between Mr Smith and a neighbouring tenant, which has resulted in them both laying complaints against each other. "Re...
Employment lawyer warns workers to think twice on teams
July 15, 2024 19:19 - 6 minutes - 6 MBAn employment lawyer says workers should think twice before writing to colleagues on any platform, including chat apps such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, or even Facebook messenger. Eight staff at Immigration NZ have been stood down after a series of what agency is calling "inappropriate and unprofessional Teams chats" were discovered while investigating an unrelated complaint. Immigration head, Alison McDonald, says the comments appear to be in breach of MBIE's Code of Conduct, which inclu...
Police on arbitration accepting pay offer
July 15, 2024 19:15 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBInsiders are warning of mass resignations in the police force, after union members lost their long-running pay dispute with the government. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an independent arbitrator was brought in to make the final call, and has decided the government's offer is fair. The settlement includes a $1500 dollar lump sum payment, a flat $5000 pay increase for officers, plus another four percent increase this July and another one again next year. Ingrid Hipkiss s...
Donald Trump gets a legal victory ahead of RNC
July 15, 2024 19:10 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBTwo days after an attempt on his life Donald Trump is in Milwaukee for the Republican Party's Convention. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBBlack Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon has been given the longest contract extension of any New Zealand female fifteens player - signing on for four more years.
Sports News for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBBlack Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon has been given the longest contract extension of any New Zealand female fifteens player - signing on for four more years.
RNZ Pacific News at 7am for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
Business News for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:55 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBBusiness news for 16 July 2024
News in Niuean for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:52 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBThe latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.
News in Tongan 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:44 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBThe latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.
Police pay deal a shock - Labour spokesperson
July 15, 2024 18:40 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBLabour is calling the police pay deal a shock saying officers deserve more for putting their lives on the line. The bitter and more than year long pay dispute has ended with an independent arbitrator ruling in favour of the government's offer. It includes a $5000 wage increase, plus another 4 percent increase in July and again next year. Overall it's about two and half percent below what the union was prepared to accept and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Anderson says officers are gu...
News in Samoan for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:40 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBThe latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Early Sports Chat for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:38 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 16 July
July 15, 2024 18:30 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBOn today's First Up pod: we head to Japan, where Chris Gilbert tells us about micro aggressions; we have the latest from the US where the Republican Party's about to endorse Donald Trump to run for President, just days after that assassination attempt; finance minister Nicola Willis talks all things politics and choosing whether or not to turn the heater on.... that's one of the struggles for new mothers facing surprise tax bills. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
Morning Rural News for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:30 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
AA backs rollout of speed camera signs in Auckland, Northland
July 15, 2024 18:15 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBThe Automobile Association says the long-promised rollout of new speed camera signs for Northland and Auckland in the coming weeks is a win-win-win for everybody. AA says the signs will get drivers checking their speeds, improve road safety overall and help people avoid speeding tickets. AA spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBSeven-time champions New Zealand have scraped into next year's men's softball World Cup after winning a sudden death match against hosts Canada at a qualifying tournament.
Pacific Waves for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:03 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAuckland Samoan church leaders gather to discuss health; Niue secondary students struggle to pass NCEA; PNG govt fails to provide transparency of service funds - watchdog.
Niue secondary students struggle to pass NCEA pilot tests
July 15, 2024 18:02 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBSecondary school students on Niue are struggling to pass NCEA literacy and numeracy pilot tests that could become compulsory by 2026.
Auckland Samoan church leaders gather to discuss health
July 15, 2024 18:02 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBSamoan church leaders in Auckland met with national health services last week to dicuss critical healthcare challenges within the Pasifika community.
PNG District Authorities lack transparency
July 15, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MBConcerns are being raised about the lack of transparency and accountability around government funding allocated to District Development Authorities in Papua New Guinea.
RNZ Pacific News at 6am for 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
Nicola Willis says ferry talks with Korea were careful
July 15, 2024 17:50 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBThe replacement of the Inter-Island ferries is still an issue for the Government - Nathan Rarere put the issue to Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
New mothers with surprise tax bills struggling to cover costs
July 15, 2024 17:45 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBMore Kiwis are being surprised by huge tax bills - and mothers are being hit the hardest - Matthew Hutching reports
Charges dropped against Trump over classified documents case
July 15, 2024 17:36 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBDonald Trump will address the Republican National Convention - just days after an attempted assassination - Simon Marks reports from Milwaukee
Nelson allows alcohol ads at international cricket games
July 15, 2024 17:25 - 4 minutes - 4 MBThe Nelson region has made it easier to secure international cricket - Max Frethey reports from the Tasman region
Japan hosts Pacific Island forum leaders
July 15, 2024 17:17 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBTokyo hosts the PALM 10 Pacific Island Summit - Chris Gilbert reports from Japan's capital
In Argentina, two French rugby players accused of rape
July 15, 2024 17:12 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBArgentina took out the Copa America football tournament - Kate Pereyra-Garcia reports from Buenos Aires
UK: body of missing Lancashire man found in Tenerife
July 15, 2024 17:06 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBThe body of missing UK teen Jay Slater has been found in Tenerife - Henry Riley has the latest from London
It's not easy being Green
July 15, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBQuestionable conduct, personal tragedy, and a changing of the guard: the internal of the Green Party.
News in Cook Islands Maori 16 July 2024
July 15, 2024 16:20 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThe latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
July 15, 2024 10:45 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBWe speak to the BBC's Pete Ross about what's hitting the headlines internationally including the fallout and latest developments follow the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.
Sports with Bryan Waddle
July 15, 2024 10:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBEmile Donovan speaks to New Zealand sports broadcasting veteran Bryan Waddle about the big stories in sports, including England falling at the final footballing glory hurdle again, Scott Robertson's All Blacks pass their second test, and what's wrong with the White Ferns?
The social worker taking clients roadside
July 15, 2024 10:18 - 16 minutes - 15 MBEvery day, social worker Scotty Harvey hops into his 1997 Toyota Camry, covered from bonnet to boot in messages of support and hope, and drives to a roadside spot where he parks up for the day to offer his services to anyone who wants to chat.
Utilising LSD, MDMA and mushrooms for mental health
July 15, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBDr Lisa Reynolds is a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland's school of psychological medicine and she is leading a new study on the potential benefits of microdosing LSD for those with advanced stage cancer.