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Bolsonaro goes jet-skiing amid Brazil's Covid crisis
May 10, 2020 21:52 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBSouth America correspondent Katy Watson joins Kathryn to talk about the weekend jet-ski jaunt by President Jair Bolsonaro, who continues to downplay the seriousness of the Covid-19 outbreak - even as the country's death toll passed 10,000. She'll also cover the strange plot by a US mercenary to kidnap Venezeula's President Nicholas Maduro.
Schools eye a return to class
May 10, 2020 21:40 - 11 minutes - 11 MBEducation leaders say the mood among teachers has shifted considerably in the last week, towards a desire to return to class. Depending on what the government announces later, schools could be back as early as Monday next week, under new alert level 2 rules. So why, for the most part, has the mood changed towards wanting to get students back into school again, and what will this safer normal look like? Post Primary Teachers' Association President, Jack Boyle and New Zealand Principals' F...
Early childhood sector - viability concerns
May 10, 2020 21:32 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBAs schools, universites and early childhood centres wait to find out when they can be fully operational again, the level 3 and 4 lockdown has claimed casualties in the education sector. The Early Childhood Council Chief Exective Peter Reynolds says seven weeks of closure has taken a huge emotional and financial toll on some early learning centres, with one operator phoning him in tears saying they won't be reopening. He says even when centres can reopen under level 2, attendance numbers ...
Economy showing strain, are welfare changes coming?
May 10, 2020 21:09 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAs the economy shows further signs of strain, what can the government do in this week's Budget to get us on the road to economic recovery? 41,000 more people have gone on to the benefit since February, government spending has risen $4 billion more than expected, and official debt now sits at 21.3 percent of gross domestic product. Kathryn discusses the state of the economy and prospects for the Budget with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen, Shamubeel Eaqub from Sense Partners, and ANZ Chi...
9am World, Pacific and Sports news for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBThe latest World, Pacific and Sports news
Kiwi's robot dolphin could help Chinese aquariums
May 10, 2020 20:56 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBAs Chinese zoos and aquariums grapple with new bans on wildlife trade, a New Zealand tech entrepeneur is seeing unexpected interest in her latest project. Melanie Langlotz has helped build a life-sized robot dolphin that looks and swims just like a real bottlenose and can echo-locate and react to human gestures. It could end up plugging the gap for struggling Chinese zoos and aquariums. Katie Todd explains.
Tokelau leader drafts independence referendum
May 10, 2020 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBThere is a push for Tokelau to again have the chance to decide if it should become independent from New Zealand. A Tokelauan leader wants a referendum on independence to be held by 2025, the centenary of New Zealand's rule. RNZ's Mackenzie Smith reports.
Government to invest millions into family violence services
May 10, 2020 20:49 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBThe government says it will shore-up New Zealand's family and sexual violence services in the upcoming 2020 budget to the tune of $183 million over the next four years. Reports suggest that the already high rates of family violence have increased in recent weeks as victims find it harder to distance themselves from their abusers under Covid-19 restrictions. Jan Logie, under-secretary to the Minister of Justice for Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues, speaks to Corin Dann.
Coronavirus: Green Building Council calls for post-pandemic spend on warmer homes
May 10, 2020 20:44 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThe Green Building Council has a housing plan it says would be a quick-fire way to stimulate the economy in the wake of Covid-19. In a new report, it urges the Government to invest in warmer homes, which it says could save billions of dollars, create jobs, save lives and lower carbon emissions. RNZ housing reporter Eva Corlett with this story.
Coronavirus: Call for more investment in warmer homes
May 10, 2020 20:44 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThe Green Building Council has a housing plan it says would be a quick-fire way to stimulate the economy in the wake of Covid-19. In a new report, it urges the Government to invest in warmer homes, which it says could save billions of dollars, create jobs, save lives and lower carbon emissions. RNZ housing reporter Eva Corlett with this story.
Wairarapa farmers send feed north to Hawke's Bay
May 10, 2020 20:40 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBFarmers in Wairarapa are banding together to send feed north to their drought-stricken neighbours in Hawke's Bay. That's despite feed for livestock being in short supply nationwide. Wairarapa farmers Sophie and Daniel Hansen were inspired to set up the Rapa Feed Run after learning of similar efforts in Australia during the recent bushfire season. Farmers in the region are asked to donate whatever excess feed they can, with volunteers taking care of logistics. Sophie Hansen speaks to Cori...
Markets Update for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 20:29 - 36 seconds - 587 KBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Coronavirus: Vodafone cut service to elderly woman during lockdown
May 10, 2020 20:25 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBAn elderly woman has had her phone line and internet disconnected by Vodafone during lockdown because of an overdue account - caused by the company's own admin bungle. That's despite the phone company promising no customers would be cut off during the Covid-19 restrictions. Ruth Hill reports.
Coronavirus: Interest in NZ exports surging in China
May 10, 2020 20:18 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise says interest in fresh New Zealand produce is surging in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The Chinese economy is beginning to recover after two months in lockdown due to the coronavirus - but the path to recovery is uneven. Fiona Acheson is NZ Trade and Enterprise's Regional Director for Greater China. She speaks to Corin Dann.
Coronavirus: Government's big decision highly anticipated
May 10, 2020 20:13 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBThe Government's big decision on whether to move New Zealand to Alert Level 2 is looming. .Cabinet will decide today if the country can move to something almost resembling normality and allow cafes, bars and restaurants to reopen. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson speaks to Susie Ferguson.
Coronavirus: Level 2 decision looms
May 10, 2020 20:09 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBNew Zealanders have a nervous wait today as the government makes the call this afternoon on whether to move to Alert Level 2. The return to a semblance of normality is a big jump, and the government says a safe move that locks in the gains will be its priority. It has also hinted Level 2 could be moved to in stages. The National Party says for the sake of peoples' livelihoods, we must move to Level 2 immediately. RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has more.
Decision Day 2.0
May 10, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBWe're waiting to find out when the level two will happen... But in the meantime, we look into the future of packaging and a new plan for treating Covid-19 in NZ using blood plasma
Coronavirus: Cancer drug funding a concern - Cancer Society
May 10, 2020 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThe Cancer Society is concerned about the lack of funding in this year's budget for new cancer drugs as the government juggles the unexpected spending on Covid-19. Pharmac is getting an extra $160 million over four years to secure approved medicines. The drug buying agency has already said the rising cost of medicines and extra freight expenses due to the pandemic, means funding for the likes of Keytruda for lung cancer, will have to be put on hold. Chris Jackson is the medical director ...
Royal Commission on abuse suspended meetings in December
May 10, 2020 19:48 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBThe Royal Commission investigating historic abuse in care has quietly suspended meetings of the group of survivors set up to advise it. The inquiry told survivor advisory group members in December meetings would not be happening for the "forseeable future". Instead, the Royal Commission says it's seeking advice from individual members and smaller working groups based on their own experiences. Abuse survivors say that hasn't happened, and they now fear the inquiry is breaching its own ter...
Coronavirus: Five Waitākere staff test positive
May 10, 2020 19:43 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBAt least five healthcare workers from Waitākere Hospital are known to have have tested positive for Covid-19 this month - including one who has been hospitalised. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says it shows there's gaps in how we are protecting those who are on the frontlines caring for others. Patients from Auckland's St Margaret's Rest Home were transfered to Waitākere Hospital on 17 and 18 April, and the healthcare workers who have tested positive now are believed to be part ...
News in Tongan for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 19:40 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBThe latest news in Tongan brought to you by Pacific Media Network
Coronavirus: Will consumers get back to businesses at Alert Level 2?
May 10, 2020 19:35 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBThe whole country is holding it's breath to find out when we will go into Alert Level 2. Once the level drops retail, hospitality and domestic travel will be allowed again, albeit with restrictions on how many can enter premises and contact tracing requirements. But will people get out and spend? Economist Shamubeel Eaqub speaks to Corin Dann.
Manhunt on for escaped prisoner in Hutt Valley
May 10, 2020 19:28 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBThe hunt is on for a 29-year-old man who escaped custody while being taken from hospital to Rimutaka Prison last night. He was last seen on foot in the Silverstream or Heretaunga area in the Hutt Valley. RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon is in the Hutt Valley.
Call to backpay people denied benefits due to redundancy payout
May 10, 2020 19:22 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBAuckland Action Against Poverty is calling on the Government to proactively backpay people who have been denied a benefit because they got redundancy pay when they were laid off. An RNZ investigation found Work and Income had ignored its own legislation by telling those people they were not eligible for a benefit until that money ran out. The Ministry of Social Development has since corrected that advice and reminded frontline staff that redundancy should not be a factor when calculating...
Coronavirus: Return to school to look very different
May 10, 2020 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBChildren and teachers can expect timetable changes, zoom meetings and a lot more hand washing when they return to school under Alert Level 2. The government will announce today when schools can go back and principals say it won't be like schooling before the lockdown. They say remote schooling will change the way many teachers do things, and in some respects they will be starting the school year all over again. RNZ's education correspondent, John Gerritsen, reports.
Coronavirus: Vigilance still needed at Alert Level 2 - Baker
May 10, 2020 19:13 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBOtago University epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker says while New Zealand is very close to being able to ease restrictions, we will all need to remain very vigilant when we do. He speaks to Corin Dann.
Coronavirus: What does NZ's Covid-19 fight look like now?
May 10, 2020 19:08 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBThe cabinet will decide today whether to greatly reduce the restrictions that have been in place for nearly seven weeks. While many people are crossing their fingers that will happen, others worry the fight against the virus could go backwards. RNZ health correspondent Rowan Quinn takes a look at what Covid-19 looks like in New Zealand right now.
The legacy of the Girmit
May 10, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB141 years ago on 14 May, the Leonidas arrived in Fiji - the first ship carrying indentured workers from India. Reflecting back on that day, what significance does that painful history hold for the community navigating challenges of their unique identity as Fiji Indians? Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
Business News for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 18:53 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Coronavirus: Johnson announces UK path out of lockdown
May 10, 2020 18:45 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has held a national address where he revealed further details of his government's plan to ease the country out of lockdown. The UK is one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with 31,000 deaths and more then 200,000 confirmed cases. UK correspondent Olly Barratt speaks to Susie Ferguson.
Coronavirus: Concerns for end of Alert Level 3
May 10, 2020 18:40 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBCabinet will decide today whether to greatly reduce the restrictions that have been in place for nearly seven weeks. While many people cross their fingers that will happen, others worry the fight against the virus could go backwards. Matire Harwood is a GP at Papakura Marae's health clinic and an associate professor at Auckland medical school She told RNZ health correspondent Rowan Quinn that close attention needs to be paid to stop outbreaks brewing in deprived areas, with higher rates...
Coronavirus: New Zealand should be at Level 2 now - Goldsmith
May 10, 2020 18:37 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBThe opposition is putting pressure on the Government to go into Alert Level 2 ahead of today's Cabinet meeting. Today Cabinet will decide whether the country will be able to move from Level 3 into Level 2 this week. National's finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith told political reporter Charlie Dreaver the party has been pushing for the country to go into Alert Level 2 for weeks.
Coronavirus: Green Building Council urges investment in homes
May 10, 2020 18:24 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThe Green Building Council is urging the government to invest in healthier homes in a bid to stimulate the economy in the wake of Covid-19. The council says if the government was to adopt three main recommendations from its new report, there would be a net benefit of up to $3.5 billion to the economy, while creating jobs and improving people's health. Its chief executive Andrew Eagles spoke to RNZ housing reporter Eva Corlett.
Morning Rural News for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 18:22 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 18:20 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Coronavirus: Extra Pharmac funding cold comfort for some
May 10, 2020 18:17 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThose advocating for lung cancer sufferers say the extra funding announced for Pharmac in this year's budget is cold comfort. Pharmac is getting an additional $160 million over four years to secure approved medicines. The drug buying agency has already said the rising cost of medicines and extra freight costs due to Covid-19, means funding for the likes of Keytruda will have to be put on hold. The head of the Lung Foundation, Philip Hope, told Conan Young, lung cancer sufferers should no...
Coronavirus: Germany sees infection spike
May 10, 2020 18:07 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBGermany has seen a spike in the rate of Covid-19 infections just days after the country eased its lockdown restrictions. According to the Robert Kock Institue, Germany's reproduction rate - which is the number of people each confirmed paitient infects - is now above one. This comes after Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a broad relaxation on national restrictions after talks with the leaders of Germany's 16 states last Wednesday. Berlin correspondent Thomas Sparrow has more.
Top Stories for Monday 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTop stories this morning Cabinet decides today if and when we can leave Alert Level 3. We'll look at whether the country's ready It could be back to school for all soon - but expect timetable changes, zoom meetings and a lot more hand washing An escaped prisoner's on the loose in the Hutt Valley. We'll have the latest on that. and we ask what should be done for people who've been denied a benefit because they got redundancy payouts.
6am World, Pacific and Sports news for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBThe latest World, Pacific and Sports news
Coastal Weather Forecast for 11 May 2020
May 10, 2020 16:06 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBCoastal weather report.
Pa Ropata on Rongoā Māori
May 10, 2020 06:04 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBRob McGowan also known as Pa Ropata knows Māori medicine. The former Catholic priest was taken under the ‘wing’ of Kuia Rua Henare from Whanganui in the mid 1970's and learned about the many medicinal properties of native plants or Rongoā Māori. From the Te Ahi Kaa archives, Jerome Cvitanovich visits Pa Ropata at his home on the outskirts of Tauranga.
How Covid-19 is affecting your dreams
May 10, 2020 05:45 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFeel like you're dreaming a lot more recently? You're not alone. Many people are reporting unusually vivid dreams during the Covid-19 lockdown. Professor Mark Blagrove, a sleep and dream researcher at Swansea University, explains more.
Covid-19: Millions find message of hope in Kiwi's viral poem
May 10, 2020 04:40 - 19 minutes - 18 MBKiwi-born Welsh poet Tomos Roberts (aka Probably Tom Foolery) has captured the imagination of people around the world with his video 'The Great Realisation' which has now been viewed more than 30 million times across all platforms.
Serhii Plokhy discusses his book Chernobyl: History of a Tragedy at the 2020 New Zealand Arts Festival
May 10, 2020 04:06 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBSerhii Plokhy argues that the catastrophe at Chernobyl was a nuclear disaster waiting to happen. He talks to Toby Manhire.
The 'daunting process' of creating a Covid-19 vaccine
May 10, 2020 03:10 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA vaccine for Covid-19 could be developed in the next 18 months, but it could be longer depending on how the virus mutates, the head of the Human Vaccines Project says
3MM: Miranda and Dame Kate Harcourt on Mother's Day
May 09, 2020 22:34 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBThree minutes max, succinct opinions from Kiwis on topics of their choice. Here's New Zealand actress and acting coach Miranda Harcourt and her mother, Dame Kate Harcourt on kindness, Mother's Day and women in lockdown.
Covid-19: Linda Blair on the importance of friendship
May 09, 2020 22:04 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBStudies show that millions of us are lonely, and it is now more important than ever to be able to rely on our good friends. Clinical psychologist Linda Blair says we've learned a lot about friendship through the course of the Covid-19 pandemic.
3MM: Michele A'Court on Mother's Day
May 09, 2020 21:39 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBThree minutes max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Here's one of our most beloved comedians, Michele A'Court with her thoughts on Mother's Day.
Media health claims fuel push to ease the lockdown
May 09, 2020 21:12 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWith Monday's decision on Level 2 looming, some in the media are pushing hard to loosen the lockdown, claiming it is killing jobs now and will kill more New Zealanders in future.
The forgotten media crisis
May 09, 2020 21:08 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAs politicians rush to provide help to TV, radio, and online news, magazine sector representatives say they're being left out of the discussion.