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Dateline Pacific Live
May 11, 2020 08:14 - 13 minutes - 12 MBRNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to one of their reporters for a daily update. Tonight Bryan Crump talks to Don Wiseman.
ABC Wantok program for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Wantok program brought to you by the ABC
Vanuatu Nightly News for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBVanuatu Nightly News brought to you by Buzz FM
A Guide to Open Budget
May 11, 2020 07:13 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBBudgets are a critical link for citizens to participate in the democratic process of national development. Consultant Jonathan Dunn and author Max Rashbrook join us to look at how we make budgets and budget processes transparent and participatory at all levels of government.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBThe latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin
7pm Pacific regional news for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Social services urge govt to boost benefits as poverty rises
May 11, 2020 06:25 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBA collective of social service providers is calling on the government to urgently increase benefit levels further as the poverty rate continues to climb in New Zealand. The Ministry of Social Development has predicted it could see hundreds of thousands more applications for benefits in the coming months due to the impacts Covid-19. First Up presenter Indira Stewart and cameraman Dan Cook went to the Papakura Marae Soup Kitchen where many visiting families had lost their jobs and gone ont...
Dunedin bar owner responds to Covid-19 level 2 announcement
May 11, 2020 06:15 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBJosh Thomas owns Woof Bar in Dunedin. Under level 2 guidelines, restaurants can open on Thursday but bars will have to wait until next Thursday May 21 to open their doors. Josh has found that frustrating. He talks to Lisa Owen.
Covid-19: Mixed reactions to level 2 plans in Wellington
May 11, 2020 06:10 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBIn Wellington people have mixed about the move to level 2. Some believed the time is right for life to go back to some sense of normality, but others were concerned some have not been following social distancing rules. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church and cameraman Dom Thomas spoke to Wellingtonians on Monday afternoon at Oriental Bay.
Covid-19 level 2 rules in NZ - what you need to know
May 11, 2020 06:09 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBNew Zealand is about to be back open for business, but not all at once and not for gatherings larger than ten people. The Prime Minister on Monday laid out how the country will move to alert level two across three different days, starting with retail, malls, cafes, cinemas, playgrounds and gyms all reopening on Thursday. Domestic travel and public transport have also been given the green light this week, but for other sectors there is a bit more of a wait. RNZ political reporter, Jo Moir...
Lung cancer patient's family beg for Keytruda funding in NZ
May 11, 2020 05:55 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBThe family of a lung cancer patient recently returned from Australia are begging for the immunotherapy drug Keytruda to be funded in New Zealand. They have the support of the Lung Cancer Foundation, who says the drug is a 'standout' in the battle against lung cancer. But in midst of the current Covid-19 pandemic, any hopes of funding is still far away. Checkpoint reporter Katie Doyle has the story.
Evening business for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 05:46 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Air NZ internal documents reveal long, slow recovery
May 11, 2020 05:45 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBInternal Air New Zealand documents predict it will be two years before the airline can hope to be back at 70 percent of its pre-Covid-19 long haul business. The airline is flying just five percent of its usual international schedule and is in the process of laying off 950 full-time cabin crew across its Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 fleets. It has already cut 300 pilot jobs, despite collecting more than $70 million in wage subsidies and being granted a $900 million government loan.
Covid-19: Level 2 announcement a relief to many Aucklanders
May 11, 2020 05:43 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBToday's announcement of the move to level 2 on Thursday has brought relief to many on the streets of Auckland. Patience at level 3 has been wearing thin for some and the timing of the shift is exactly what most had said they were hoping for. Here's what people on Auckland's Ponsonby Road had to say on Monday afternoon.
One in five SkyCity staff face job losses
May 11, 2020 05:35 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBSkyCity is looking at cutting almost one in five of its staff, in a bid to save $50 million a year as Covid-19 suffocates its core businesses. With next to no income for its casinos and hotels, the company says business has fundamentally changed, prompting it to put another 700 jobs on the chopping block. Workers union Unite says the proposal seems hasty and hopes the company has not made its mind up just yet - with hope just around the corner. Jordan Bond reports.
Covid-19: Level 2 questions, answered by Grant Robertson
May 11, 2020 05:20 - 11 minutes - 11 MBNew Zealand is preparing to open shops and businesses as it moves into Covid-19 alert level 2 rules on Thursday (11:59pm Wednesday). Government spokesperson Grant Robertson talks to Lisa Owen about the details.
Covid-19 lockdown levels - latest from Parliament
May 11, 2020 05:16 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will move to alert level 2 restrictions from 11:59pm Wednesday, with a staggered reopening of businesses. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen with the details.
Covid-19 positive woman jailed for refusing medical check at airport
May 11, 2020 05:14 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBCheckpoint can reveal a woman who tested positive for Covid-19 at the weekend had been in an Auckland jail for 10 days, after refusing to undergo a medical examination when she arrived at Auckland International Airport from the United States. The woman in her twenties agreed to be tested when she appeared in court last Friday. She was bailed after it was confirmed she had been tested but before the result was known.
Covid-19: NZ prepares to move to level 2
May 11, 2020 05:09 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBAfter weeks of level 4 and level 3 lockdown, New Zealand is moving to level 2 restrictions from 11:59pm Wednesday. Retail stores, malls, gyms, cinemas, restaurants, hairdressers, playgrounds and movie theatres will be allowed to reopen from this Thursday. Schools will reopen from next Monday, May 18. And bars will be able to reopen from Thursday May 21. Social gatherings will be limited to 10, although these guidelines will be reviewed in a fortnight depending on the number of reported d...
The psychology of level 2 on our happiness levels
May 11, 2020 04:52 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBMany New Zealanders will be daydreaming about finally getting that haircut or joining friends in a bar for a long overdue catchup. But some of us might be worried about whether the country is ready. We speak to Dr Christopher Gale about how a move to level two might impact our mental health.
The future of retail in New Zealand
May 11, 2020 04:44 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBThe economic effects of the lockdown have hit New Zealand retailers hard, with many struggling to keep afloat. We speak to the managing director of First Retail Group, Chris Wilkinson, about the move to level 2.
Caution urged in lockdown level 2 by epidemiologists
May 11, 2020 04:38 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBIt's only to be expected that many New Zealanders are delighted at the prospect of moving to level 2 after so many weeks in lockdown. However, some experts in the field remain cautious that people without symptoms could still be spreading Covid 19 in the community. We speak to Dr Arindam Basu from the University of Canterbury.
The new normal: Are schools ready to return?
May 11, 2020 04:32 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBAfter many weeks in lockdown, students can return to school Monday next week. We speak to New Zealand Principals' Federation Perry Rush about whether he thinks schools are ready.
The Panel with Fatumata Bah and Phil O'Reilly
May 11, 2020 04:28 - 27 minutes - 25 MBAfter many weeks in lockdown, students can return to school Monday next week. We speak to New Zealand Principals' Federation Perry Rush about whether he thinks schools are ready and how teachers are feeling about the prospect. It's only to be expected that many New Zealanders are delighted at the prospect of moving to level 2 after so many weeks in lockdown. However, some experts in the field remain cautious that people without symptoms could still be spreading Covid 19 in the community....
The move to level 2: NZ's business community responds
May 11, 2020 04:26 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBThe move to level two will no doubt come as a great relief to New Zealand business in what has been a very tough time. So many businesses are hurting but will this move be too late for some? We speak to Kirk Hope from Business New Zealand.
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals staggered move to alert level 2
May 11, 2020 04:02 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a staggered move into level 2 starting on Thursday, with schools and bars reopening later and groups limited to 10 people.
I've been thinking for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 03:57 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBPanellists Fatumata Bah and Phil O'Reilly share what they've been thinking about.
Story of the Day for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 03:50 - 6 minutes - 6 MBThe stages of isolation and what we can learn from astronauts on the space station.
3pm Pacific regional news for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Penelope Jackson - expert on art crime
May 11, 2020 02:35 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOver the past few weeks, brazen thieves have stolen art from shuttered museums in Europe as Covid-19 forces people to stay at home.. Today's expert, Penelope Jackson has written two books on art crime.
Up in the air during the lockdown
May 11, 2020 02:21 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBFlying has been off the cards for most of us over the past six weeks due to Covid-19, but there are still flights happening including for cargo and for repatriation. We speak to Philip Kirk who's an Air New Zealand Boeing technical pilot.
Guy Williams on what he's been watching
May 11, 2020 02:10 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBGuy Williams gives us his thoughts on: Jerry Seinfeld - 23 Hours to kill (Netflix) Gary Gulman - The Great Depresh (Neon) And the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance (Netflix)
Auckland Museum asks for Covid-19 objects
May 11, 2020 01:36 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBLooking ahead to the time when Covid-19 is viewed through the rear view mirror, Auckland Museum is asking the public to help gather items that will tell the story for future generations. The Museum put out the call a few days ago for 100 items related to the pandemic and lockdown. We speak to Auckland Museums’s Curator of History Lucy Mackintosh.
A post-lockdown resolutions project
May 11, 2020 01:29 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBA graphic designer in Nelson is asking people to think of resolutions for life after lockdown. You can send your submissions to neweraresolutions.org. We speak to Floor van Lierop who is running the website.
NZ Planet Hunters find a "Super Earth"
May 11, 2020 01:17 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBTwo University of Canterbury Astronomers were leading a team which has discovered a "one in a million" similar planet to earth near the centre of the galaxy. Lead author on the team from Canterbury, Dr Antonio Herrera Martin explains how hard it was to find and what it means.
1pm Pacific regional news for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Family and sexual violence get more funding
May 11, 2020 00:45 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBFamily and sexual violence services are set to get an extra $200-million over the next four years, following a pre-Budget announcement by the Government. The justice under-secretary, Jan Logie, says the money will mainly go to frontline services for victims and perpetrators of family violence and victims of elder abuse. Police and Women's Refuge figures showed a roughly 20-percent increase in family violence reports when the country went into lockdown. Māni Dunlop spoke with Shine's acti...
Surprise from Stuff after announcement NZME wants to buy it
May 11, 2020 00:41 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBThere has been surprise and confusion from two of New Zealand's largest media companies, after NZME announced it plans to buy Stuff – for just one dollar – in a market announcement this morning, NZME asked the government to urgently allow the sale But Stuff's owner, Australia's Channel Nine, says talks were wrapped up last week with no deal in place. Colin Peacock is the host of RNZ's Mediawatch programme and speaks with Māni Dunlop.
Midday Rural News for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 00:34 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBFarmers in Wairarapa are banding together to send feed north, as Hawke's Bay battles the worst drought the region has experienced in decades. Maja Burry has the rural news.
Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 00:33 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBLong Range Weather Forecast for 11 May 2020.
Midday Sports News for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 00:28 - 1 minute - 1.84 MBWarriors halfback Blake Green says he's missed footy so much over the past 7 weeks and he's enjoyed getting a bit of competition back in his life. Barry Guy has sport.
Midday Business News for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 00:19 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBThe country's biggest fuel retailer, Z-Energy, has reported a large full year loss after large asset write downs and costs of the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew McRae has business.
Police search for escaped prisoner continues
May 11, 2020 00:18 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBPolice are still searching for 29-year-old prisoner Ricky Wilson, who escaped custody while being transported to Rimutaka Prison last night. RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon speaks with Māni Dunlop.
Hairdressers expecting to be inundated when Level 2 starts
May 11, 2020 00:15 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBAt 4pm, New Zealanders will find out when the country will move to Alert Level 2, and businesses are hoping they'll be told they can reopen from Wednesday afternoon. One particular service New Zealanders are keen to get going again is hairdressers, which have been inundated with bookings -- even before the move to Level 2 is announced. Christchurch hair stylist at Fox Hair, Lyndsay Miller, and Karen Madams from the Wellington Hair Salon, Miss Fox speak to Māni Dunlop.
A further 700 Sky City staff made redundant
May 11, 2020 00:12 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThe casino operator Sky City plans to cut another seven-hundred jobs as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
A further 700 SkyCity staff made redundant
May 11, 2020 00:12 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThe casino operator SkyCity plans to cut another 700 jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The job losses follow last month's announcement of 200 staff redundancies. Māni Dunlop speaks with Gerard Hehir, the President of Unite Union, which represents about 1,000 SkyCity workers.
Midday News for 11 May 2020
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBSky City cuts 700 jobs. The Government works to balance the economy and health ahead of Level 2. Media company Stuff is taken by surprise by announcement that NZME plans to buy it, Nicola Wright has the news.
Feed Me, Feed Me with hospo whizzes Fran Mazza and Aaron Carson
May 10, 2020 23:39 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFran Mazza and her husband Aaron Carson have set up and run some of Auckland's most successful cafes, including Winona Forever in Parnell, Barbarinos in Avondale and Sugar at the Chelsea Sugar Factory in Birkenhead. Their new book Feed Me Feed Me showcases a range of recipes for meals and sweet treats - including this gluten-free chocolate cake Torta Caprese, and dark chocolate rocky road.
Book review - Grown Ups by Marian Keyes
May 10, 2020 22:37 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBLaura Caygill reviews Grown Ups by Marian Keyes, published by Penguin Books New Zealand. A lighthearted look at family dynamics, marriage and overcoming demons from Ireland's queen of chick lit.
Tamara Birchall's long, hard road to becoming a doctor
May 10, 2020 22:07 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTamara Birchall was born and raised in Kaikohe in the Far North, but it was a year living on First Nation reservations in Canada as a teenager which inspired her to become a doctor and give back to her local community. It was a long, hard road for Dr Birchall, who lost her mother to cancer just after her final medical school exams at Auckland University. The day after her graduation ceremony, she was badly injured in a car accident which killed her fiancee and grandmother. Seven years on...