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Midday Rural News for 12 May 2020

May 12, 2020 00:35 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Dairy NZ says a shift to Level 2 restrictions will make it easier for the industry to cope with Moving Day. Maja Burry has the rural news.

Midday Sports News for 12 May 2020

May 12, 2020 00:28 - 1 minute - 1.68 MB

A former All Blacks captain says local governments have an important role to play in ensuring struggling community sports organisations don't fall over as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Barry Guy has sport.

Midday Business News for 12 May 2020

May 12, 2020 00:20 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MB

Overseas buyers are keeping an eye on the hotel market, as the sector struggles to stay afloat in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown. Andrew McRae has business.

Health sector happy with funding overall, but gaps remain

May 12, 2020 00:16 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MB

The government is putting almost $4-billion into the country's health system over the next four years, RNZ's health correspondent, Rowan Quinn, speaks to Māni Dunlop about the reaction from the sector.

Government invests $3.92 billion in DHBs

May 12, 2020 00:12 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MB

The government is putting almost $4-billion into the country's health system over the next four years, The $3.92 billion dollar investment in DHBs is the largest in a decade and includes a one-off boost of $283-million to catch up on the procedures that were cancelled during the lockdown. The Health Minister, David Clark, speaks to Māni Dunlop.

Midday News for 12 May 2020

May 12, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB

$4-billion for hospitals, nurses, and health. Tourism operators want a wage subsidy extension. Nicola Wright has the news.

Citizen scientists enlisted to help monarch butterflies

May 11, 2020 23:23 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Victoria University entomologist Phil Lester is investigating the prevalence of a disease affecting monarch butterflies - and he's enlisting the help of citizen scientists.The disease, caused by a protozoan parasite Ophryocystis elektroscirrha or OE, is causing deformed wings in Monarchs. To help find out how widespread the disease is around New Zealand, he's asking people to send him samples of spores - collected by pressing a bit of sellotape against the butterfly's abdomen.

Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson - more liquidations

May 11, 2020 23:07 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Stuff Business Editor, Rebecca Stevenson talks to Kathryn about the rising flow of liquidations and job losses. About 100 New Zealand companies went into liquidation in the six weeks after New Zealand first entered alert level 3 on March 24. But amid the gloom, Rebecca also looks at the innovative pivots by some companies to keep afloat.

Book review - High Wire by Lloyd Jones and Euan Macleod

May 11, 2020 22:40 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MB

David Hill reviews High Wire by Lloyd Jones and Euan Macleod, published by Massey University Press.

Instagram - Unfiltered

May 11, 2020 22:07 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

From its creation in 2010, to being sold to Facebook, to becoming a $100-billion company complete with digital influencers and personal brands. Until now the Instagram story has never been told in so much detail. With unique access to key players, "No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram", by Bloomberg tech journalist Sarah Frier tells the story of how over ten years Instagram's simple photo sharing concept became one of the most culturally defining apps of the decade. A journey that ha...

Coronavirus in the White House: What happens now?

May 11, 2020 21:54 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MB

US correspondent Ron Elving looks at the Covid-cases in the White House, and whether it's changed the behaviour of the US President and his Veep. Nearly every state has now relaxed restrictions - even has new modelling predicts some grim forecasts in death tolls. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.

US economic data worst since Great Depression

May 11, 2020 21:54 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MB

The data coming in on the United States economy is “absolutely grim,” US correspondent Ron Elving told Nine to Noon.

Govt announces $3.9 billion for DHBs

May 11, 2020 21:47 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MB

The government has just announced a big boost for hospital and health service funding. It's to spend an additional $980 million a year over the next four years for District Health Boards. There's also a one-off boost of $282.5 million over three years for elective surgery. RNZ's Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn.

Hospo veteran warns many cafes will go under

May 11, 2020 21:39 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MB

A 25 year veteran of the cafe industries is warning Covid restrictions under Level 2 will see cafes and restaurants fall like nine pins. Paul Baker is the General Manager of Vivace Espresso which has two cafes, and a roastery which supplies hundreds of cafes and restaurants around the country. Under the Level 2 rules outlined by the Prime Minister last week, cafes will not be able to have counterfood or counter service - all customers must be seated, tables separated, with a single serve...

Privacy in the era of Covid

May 11, 2020 21:31 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

The new normal involves greater requirements to register your presence wherever you go - at work, out shopping or for recreation. What does that mean for your privacy? Kathryn talks to Privacy Commissioner John Edwards, who's been working with the government to inform good policy when it comes to protecting people's privacy in any technical solution to contact tracing.

What could digital contact tracing look like?

May 11, 2020 21:09 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

As New Zealand moves into level two and restrictions lift, the ability to quickly and efficiently trace our contacts will be critical to keeping any future covid outbreaks under control. Many countries are turning to technological solutions, with varying degrees of success, due to issues like low download numbers for smartphone tracing apps and trouble with Bluetooth functionality. In New Zealand, the Ministry of Health has been investigating tech solutions for contact tracing. Kathryn t...

9am World, Pacific and Sports news for 12 May 2020

May 11, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

The latest World, Pacific and Sports news

Coronavirus: Engaged couples advised to wait for weddings

May 11, 2020 20:50 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

The prime minister advised couples hoping to tie the knot soon to wait a while. Alert level 2 allows them to go ahead, but with a limit on gatherings of no more than 10 people. Paula Bevege is a wedding and event planner. She speaks to Corin Dann

Coronavirus: Marae gatherings restricted at Level 2

May 11, 2020 20:46 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB

Gatherings on marae will be affected at Alert Level 2. With a ten-person cap on the number of people who can take part, it won't be business as usual. Christine Panapa is a past president of the Maori Women's Welfare League and chairperson of Te Mahurehure Marae in Auckland.

Coronavirus: White House hit by outbreak

May 11, 2020 20:40 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

Donald Trump's plans to encourage Americans to return to work have been complicated by a Covid-19 outbreak in his own workplace. The West Wing of the White House has been penetrated by coronavirus, with a growing number of White House officials now in isolation as a result. Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.

Coronavirus: Calls for law change due to moko art

May 11, 2020 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

A law change is desperately needed to stop non-Māori artists using Māori faces and traditional facial tattoos in their work. That's the view of a specialist in Indigenous cultural property, Aroha Mead. The issue has come to light again after broadcaster Oriini Kaipara - who has a moko kauae - posted online that a portrait of her face was being sold without her permission. There has also been outrage at a monkey statue with a mataora, or full-faced moko, wearing a korowai, created in c...

Markets Update for 12 May 2020

May 11, 2020 20:29 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

Coronavirus: Theatres may struggle to reopen at Level 2

May 11, 2020 20:26 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MB

Theatre companies will struggle to reopen during Alert Level 2. Restrictions on audience numbers undermines the financial viability of shows. Jonathan Bielski is chief executive of the Auckland Theatre Company.

Coronavirus: Distancing on public transport limits capacity

May 11, 2020 20:22 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB

Thousands of people will return to work and school over the coming weeks. But with physical distancing requirements in place, the capacity of trains and buses will be drastically limited. In Wellington, buses will be able to carry forty percent of the usual number of seated passengers, and only thirty percent on trains. Councillor Roger Blakeley is the chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council's Transport Committee.

Coronavirus: Arts organisations facing limitations at Level 2

May 11, 2020 20:19 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MB

While arts organisations welcome the news of Alert Level 2, the realities mean many are still hamstrung. With 90 members of the Symphony Orchestra on stage, that would mean to not go over the limitations of 100 people at a gathering, the audience couldn't be bigger than 10. Peter Biggs is interim chief executive of the NZSO.

Coronavirus: Cinemas low on movies to show on opening

May 11, 2020 20:15 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB

A lack of new international blockbusters will affect how many cinemas open later this week. Mark Christensen, spokesperson for the New Zealand Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association, says major film releases have been pushed back until late July because of Covid-19. That could mean the doors of mainstream cinemas stay closed for now.

Coronavirus: Kids get go-ahead to return to school

May 11, 2020 20:08 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

About a million children and teachers have the go-ahead to return to school after more than seven weeks away. Now schools and early childhood education centres have to figure out how to fully re-open while staying within the rules for Alert Level 2. Chris Hipkins is the Minister of Education.

We're moving down again

May 11, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MB

Just two days until we get to level two! We break down yesterday's big announcement on the plans to take another step towards normality. Plus, our producer Katy Gosset talks to domestic violence experts about their concerns for the future, even after lockdown ends.

Stuff-NZME merger talks get murky

May 11, 2020 19:57 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MB

The owner of the media company Stuff appears to have been taken by surprise by an announcement from NZME that it plans to buy it for just one-dollar. NZME said it asked the government and the Commerce Commission to urgently allow it to buy its rival by the end of the month but Stuff's owner, the Australian company Channel Nine, said talks were wrapped up last week with no deal in place. Duncan Greive is the managing editor of The Spinoff and a media commentator.

Coronavirus: Funeral limit of 10 to stay for now

May 11, 2020 19:53 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Rules that allow us to burst bubbles, but only in groups of up to 10 people, will mean very little for mourners hoping to attend a funeral or tangi. Under Alert Level 3, services were already subject to a 10 person limit. The president of the Funeral Directors Association described the news as "a cruel and heartless blow" to the families of people who have died during the course of the lockdown. Francis Tipene is the director of Tipene Funerals in Auckland. He speaks to Corin Dann.

News in Niuean for 12 May 2020

May 11, 2020 19:52 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

The latest news in Vagahau Niue - brought to you by Pacific Media Network.

Churches allowed to reopen, but no normal Sunday service

May 11, 2020 19:50 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MB

Churches and other places of worship will be able to open their doors on Thursday. A limit of 10 people for on gatherings outside of the home has quashed hopes for a return to the traditional Sunday service. The government previously suggested that up to 100 people would be allowed to gather under Alert Level 2. Chris Bethwaite is the National Administrator for the Elim Church of New Zealand.

Coronavirus: Rotorua ready for domestic tourism return

May 11, 2020 19:48 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MB

Under Level 2, domestic travel will once again be allowed, including for tourism. That's very welcome news for Rotorua, where tourism is the city's largest employer. Steve Chadwick is the mayor of Rotorua.

Coronavirus: Live music scene disappointed by announcement

May 11, 2020 19:43 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Yesterday's announcement was disappointing news for the live music scene. Under the Level 2 rules there should be no more than 100 in the venue and bars can't reopen until a week after the rest of the country. Peter Campbell owns the Powerstation, a music venue in Auckland.

News in Tongan for 12 May 2020

May 11, 2020 19:40 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB

The latest news in Tongan brought to you by Pacific Media Network

Coronavirus: Bar owner disappointed by extra week wait

May 11, 2020 19:38 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB

Watering holes will have to wait another week before pulling pints - with Cabinet reasoning bars pose the biggest risks for spreading coronavirus - as Jacinda Ardern spelled out yesterday. Under the Alert Level 2 rules there should be no more than 100 in the venue. Matt McLaughlin is a bar owner in Wellington and is the region's branch president of Hospitality New Zealand. He says the news is disappointing and unexpected for the industry, and warns that many establishments will fold. He ...

Coronavirus: More young people looking at property

May 11, 2020 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

For the first time in years, more people in their 20s are eyeing up the housing market. TradeMe has reported a spike people between the ages of 18 to 29 browsing listings, putting it down to low interest rates and the temporary scrapping of the loan to value ratio, in the wake of Covid-19. Will this translate to sales? RNZ housing reporter Eva Corlett reports.

Coronavirus: Jacinda Ardern on Alert Level 2 move

May 11, 2020 19:21 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

Alert Level 2 is officially on the way, seven weeks after New Zealand entered Alert Level 4. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the reopening yesterday, with the move staggered to allow extra time before reopening schools and bars. She speaks to Susie Ferguson.

Coronavirus: Social services fear funding drying up

May 11, 2020 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

Social services fear some of their funding sources are about to dry up, just as more people need help amid the fallout from Covid-19. Since the Alert Level 4 lockdown, foodbanks across the country have been busier than ever - but community organisations are anticipating many more months of increased demand for food and other services, as unemployment worsens. After years of under-funding, they are pleading with the government for more help in Thursday's budget. RNZ's social issues report...

Coronavirus: Public excited for Alert Level 2

May 11, 2020 19:08 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MB

The Government has confirmed the country will be easing into Alert Level 2 from Thursday meaning retailers and public spaces will largely be able to reopen as long as physical distancing measures are put in place and observed. Restaurants, hairdressers and gyms will unlock their doors, as will cinemas, museums and libraries. Schools reopen the following Monday 18 May. People spoken to by RNZ were welcoming more freedom of movement and the chance to burst some bubbles.

Business News for 12 May 2020

May 11, 2020 18:53 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

News from the business sector, including a market report.

TradeMe sees spike in younger property searchers

May 11, 2020 18:47 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MB

Trade Me is reporting a spike in people between the ages of 18 to 29 browsing house listings, putting it down to low interest rates and the temporary scrapping of the loan to value ratio, in the wake of Covid-19. But will this translate to sales? RNZ housing reporter Eva Corlett spoke to the head of property at Trade Me, Nigel Jeffries.

Coronavirus: Skifields preparing to reopen

May 11, 2020 18:41 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Not all the Alert Level 2 details are ironed out yet, but skifields are preparing for opening. Bridget Legnavsky, general manager of the South Island's Cardrona and Treble Cone skifields, is expecting the first skiers to hit the slopes in late June. She speaks to Corin Dann.

Coronavirus: Countdown to Alert Level 2 freedom begins

May 11, 2020 18:36 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

New Zealanders have a new date to count down to and the promise of more freedom on the horizon. Come Thursday, the country will drop out of Alert Level 3 and into Level 2. It triggers a major relaxation of the restrictions which have governed people's lives for nearly seven weeks as part of efforts to eliminate Covid-19. Here's RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.

Coronavirus: Rubbish bins overflowing with takeaway cups

May 11, 2020 18:23 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MB

New Zealanders have relished the chance to re-claim their takeaway flat whites, but at what cost to the environment? Alert Level 4 is estimated to have saved more than 20 million coffee cups going to landfill but now they're overflowing rubbish bins. Rachel Thomas has been speaking to those trying to make a dent in the waste mountain.

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