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Honey
May 15, 2020 09:20 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBThe honey production season has been better this year, but there are still large numbers of beekeepers trying to get out of the industry because they are not making money. Chris Honnis is a small Waikato beekeeper who will stay in the industry he loves, but he says it is in the doldrums.
On the farm: What's happening around New Zealand
May 15, 2020 09:15 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBIt's still horrifically dry in Southern Hawkes Bay and some Gisborne mandarins are being held on trees until demand picks up post lockdown, while in the South Island green kiwifruit are being harvested in Nelson, while Marlborough through to Northern Southland is desperately dry and supplements are hard to find and expensive.
A country lockdown
May 15, 2020 09:07 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBRob Lyons and Joe Swann are mechanical engineers from Ireland and Scotland, making Triumph motorbikes. While in NZ on a mountainbiking trip, they found themselves stuck here because of Covid-19. They have turned their hand to agricultural work, picking grapes and are now heading north to do kiwifruit. They've been living the country life with the river for a shower and a park in Masterton, their backyard.
Full Episode for Friday May 1 2020
May 15, 2020 09:03 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBCountry Life has a bit of a dry programme today : there is the personal impact of the severe drought in Southern Hawkes Bay ... a convoy of trucks taking stock food from Wairarapa to Hawkes Bay, and a Helensville couple count the cost of the drought.
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBComing up on Te Waonui - The Prime Minister backtracks on tangihanga rules under alert level two, the government puts $900 million towards M�ori in this years' budget, and more than 17,000 M�ori working in tourism lose their jobs.
ABC Wantok program for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe latest Wantok program brought to you by the ABC
Vanuatu Nightly News for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBVanuatu Nightly News brought to you by Buzz FM
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBThe latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin
7pm Pacific regional news for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Harsh reality of Hawke's Bay drought caught on camera
May 15, 2020 06:27 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBThe harsh reality of the ongoing drought in Hawke's Bay has been captured on camera by a young budding photographer. Twelve-year-old Selby Jowsey lives on his family farm in Kereru -- 45 kilometres west of Hastings -- where he has been documenting the changing landscape and the extra effort to keep animals alive. Sally Round from Country Life spoke to the Jowseys about his pictures.
No hands, no problem for world-famous NZ gamer
May 15, 2020 06:20 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBHumphrey Hanley has not let a lack of fingers hold him back from becoming a semi-professional gamer with a world-wide following. The Wellington man suffers from the extremely rare and debilitating skin condition epidermolysis bullosa [EB] which has caused his fingers to fuse together and forces him to spend the first three or four hours of every day bathing and dressing his wounds. But, as he told RNZ reporter Ruth Hill, he has come up a clever modification that allows him to manipulate ...
Christchurch Muslim community share call with Prince William
May 15, 2020 06:17 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBThe Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, has reached out to Christchurch's Muslim community again - this time speaking to them via video chat on Thursday night. Prince William visited Christchurch as the Queen's representative a month after the mosque attacks in March last year, and last night he had the chance to catch up with some of those he met during that visit. Rachel Graham has more.
Dunedin city goes pedestrian friendly to attract visitors
May 15, 2020 06:17 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBThe Dunedin City Council has voted through a controversial suite of measures designed to entice people back to the central city after the Covid-19 lockdown. The speed limit of the city's main street is to be slashed from 30km/h to 10km/h - a measure panned by business and motorist's advocacy groups. The council has also agreed to give pedestrians priority over vehicles, provide free parking and allow businesses to use footpaths for free. RNZ Otago-Southland reporter, Timothy Brown, follo...
Dr Siouxsie Wiles explains 'weak positive' Covid-19 case at Marist
May 15, 2020 06:08 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBNew Zealand has recorded one new confirmed case of Covid-19, after three days in a row of no cases. The new case is linked to the Marist College cluster in Auckland and was identified through follow-up testing of the school community. The person who tested positive first had symptoms nearly two months ago and had a negative test previously. The result is considered a 'weak positive' and the person, who has been in isolation through the lockdown period, is not considered infectious now. M...
Covid-19: How are restrictions working in Australia?
May 15, 2020 05:52 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBAs New Zealand eased back into level 2 this week and we plan our first weekend in seven weeks out of lockdown, Australians are preparing to move into what they're calling Stage One. But whilst hairdressers have been open there throughout, under Stage One, no more than 10 people are allowed inside most bars and restaurants at any one time. So how is that going to work? And what else have the Aussies got to look forward to as restrictions ease? Australian correspondent Jason Morrison talks...
Travellers stuck as InterCity buses not running
May 15, 2020 05:47 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBAfter weeks in full lockdown the move to level two was supposed get people moving freely around the country, catching up with friends and whānau and maybe spending a little money. But with Air New Zealand massively scaling back flights and the Intercity bus network not running, travellers in some regions are finding themselves still stuck at home. Hamish Cardwell has the story.
What Budget 2020 could do to help end homelessness
May 15, 2020 05:42 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBDuring the lockdown the homeless were put into motels and other housing but this was only temporary, now under alert level two they could be able to stay off the streets for good. Government funding into public and transitional housing, and the kindness of property owners means a permanent roof over their heads, could be one step closer. Louise Ternouth reports.
Suspected cell tower attackers 'placing people's lives at risk'
May 15, 2020 05:40 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBThe country's three major mobile companies are asking the public to report any suspicious activity after a spate of suspected arson attacks on cellphone towers. The Telecommunications Forum represents the companies and says there were 10 suspicious incidents across Auckland over the past six weeks - out of a total 14 around the country, including in Wellington and Northland. The police are investigating after towers were burned or vandalised. Chen Liu reports.
Evening business for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 05:35 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Ardern's first trip outside central Wellington in weeks
May 15, 2020 05:27 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBIt is Friday, the day after Budget 2020 was announced - a major spend to fight the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. And it is the first weekend at level 2, after weeks of lockdown under level 4 and 3. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson has the details.
From pouring wine to poisoning wallabies? Jobs offered in pest control
May 15, 2020 05:22 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBWill former air stewards, bar tenders and tour guides be lining up to shoot wallabies and fell wilding pines in the wake of Covid-19? In the Budget the government announced it will spend $1.1 billion creating more than 11,000 jobs in pest and weed control. $27 million of that is to cull wallabies in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Canterbury and Otago. It is also investing more than $19 million in a range of initiatives to help people recently made redundant into about 10,000 primary sector ...
Budget 2020's $50 billion spend - how will we pay for it?
May 15, 2020 05:14 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBThe day after the government debuted its Big Spend Budget - with a $50 billion war-chest at its centre - the focus is now shifting to how New Zealand will pay for it. Debt is set to skyrocket over coming years as the government grapples with Covid-19 - and the Opposition says, with Labour in charge, that means higher taxes. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
NZ Couriers claim drivers' wage subsidy: 'They're rorting everyone'
May 15, 2020 05:07 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBDog bites, abusive customers, and bullying bosses - couriers say they're at breaking point. Courier companies have been docking the government's wage subsidy from payments made to drivers contracting during lockdown - a move unions say is illegal. Thousands of drivers have been working around the clock to deliver the skyrocketing volumes of residential freight over the past few weeks. But despite parcel numbers and hours being higher than ever, their pay has taken a significant hit. Nita...
The budget allows free lunches for up to 200,000 children
May 15, 2020 04:43 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBThe budget has allocated enough money for up to 200 thousand school lunches to be given out. KidsCan chief executive Julie Chapman explains how it will help.
LGNZ president Dave Cull talks about the pay cut bill
May 15, 2020 04:35 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBThe government is introducing legislation to allow the Remuneration Authority to make temporary pay cuts to the salaries of elected politicians and senior public officials.
Disability support sector's importance recognised in 2020
May 15, 2020 04:24 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBThe disability sector has been given an historically huge sum of money in the 2020 Budget. We speak to David Matthews of CCS Disability action about looking after the more vulnerable in the community through the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.
The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
May 15, 2020 04:05 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe government is introducing legislation to allow the Remuneration Authority to make temporary pay cuts to the salaries of elected politicians and senior public officials. The budget has allocated enough money for up to 200 thousand school lunches to be given out. KidsCan chief executive Julie Chapman explains how it will help. An Auckland restaurant has filled seats with mannequins to ensure people observe social distancing when they're dining there.
The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Alan McElroy (Part 1)
May 15, 2020 04:03 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe 2020 budget creates green jobs but fails to allocate funds to climate change initiatives. Forest and Bird chief executive Kevin Hague joins the discussion. Associate Professor Nicola Gaston, Co-director, MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology talks about why science was the biggest loser in the 2020 budget. The disability sector has been given an historically huge sum of money in the 2020 Budget. We speak to David Matthews of CCS Disability action about lookin...
Two Cents on "Once in a Generation" Budget
May 15, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBWe're bracing for a major, global economic downturn. Will the government's historic 'once in a generation' budget be enough to insulate us from it. Gyles Beckford, Jenee Tibshraney, Bernard Hickey and Nikki Mandow break it down.
I've been thinking for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 03:55 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBPanellists share Julia Hartley Moore and Alan McElroy share what they've been thinking about.
Story of the Day for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 03:47 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBToday we're talking about random celebrity encounters or celebrity-spotting. Amelia Langford shares some stories collected from Twitter.
Critter of the Week: The shortjaw kōkopu
May 15, 2020 03:32 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBA rare, secretive and seldom seen species of migratory fish.
Saving NZ's heritage seeds
May 15, 2020 03:19 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBThe Koanga Institute is a charitable trust that works to save New Zealand's heritage seeds and plants.
Julie Biuso's French Roast Lamb & Gratin of Vegetables
May 15, 2020 03:06 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBJulie Biuso from Shared Kitchen's sumptuous recipe for French Roast Lamb & Gratin of Vegetables is here.
3pm Pacific regional news for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Hamish Blake from Lego Masters
May 15, 2020 02:55 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBJoining us today is Australian comedian and entertainer Hamish Blake.
Making New Zealand Home: Orlando Barosa
May 15, 2020 01:50 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBThis week from we speak to Orlando Barosa from Portugal who was forced to leave his homeland and resettle here.
The true story of six Tongan teenage castaways in 1965
May 15, 2020 01:32 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBJesse speaks to Sione Fataua - one of the six survivors.
How cafes and restaurants are coping under Level 2 rules
May 15, 2020 01:25 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBTo find out what the rush has been like so far, we speak to Gatlin Avery from bistro and bar Celeste.
Farmers struggle as extreme drought continues in Hawke's Bay
May 15, 2020 01:12 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWe speak to 32-year-old Hadley Boyle from Tikokino in central Hawke's Bay.
1pm Pacific regional news for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Academic: Taxes will need to increase to service Budget debt
May 15, 2020 00:45 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBAn Acadmeic says New Zealanders should expect taxes to rise as a result of the Government's $50 billion Budget announced yesterday. The Government is yet to outline a plan as to how it will pay for the significant increase in borrowing, as they attempt to limit the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, says it's too early to say if taxes will need to go up in the future, but Professor Adrian Sawyer from the University of Canterbury's Business School told...
Will extra Whānau Ora funding be enough to meet demand?
May 15, 2020 00:42 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBThere have been concerns among Whānau Ora providers that the boost in funding announced in the Budget won't be enough to meet the huge demand from whānau. The government has topped up the Whānau Ora budget by 136 million dollars over the next two years, with $53 million going to the Covid-19 response, and $73 million for the three commissioning agencies. The chair of the north island commissioning agency, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, spoke to Māni Dunlop.
Midday Rural News for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 00:35 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBThe Government is being slammed by National for leaving water storage schemes out of its budget while some farmers are facing the worst drought in living memory. Maja Burry has the rural news.
Midday Sports News for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 00:28 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBThe country's leading run scorer for the last two years, Devon Conway, is one of three new players to be offered a spot on the Black Caps contracted players list for the 2020-21 season. Clay Wilson has sport.
Midday Business News for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 00:22 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBManufacturing activity has fallen to record lows as the Covid-19 lockdown hammered the sector. Andrew McRae has the business news.
New beneficiaries likely to be high income earners and Pākehā
May 15, 2020 00:19 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBPeople who went on the benefit during the covid-19 lockdown were more likely to be first time beneficiaries, higher earners, recently returned from overseas, and Pākehā. A new Ministry of Social Development report has found more than 48,000 people were granted a benefit during the lockdown period - an increase of almost 170 per cent compared to the same period a year ago. The report comes the day after the release of the 2020 Budget, which included no increase to welfare payments. RNZ's ...
Māori say Budget funding a step in the right direction
May 15, 2020 00:15 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThe government announced 900-million-dollars in yesterdays budget to support whānau, hapū and iwi to deal with the fall-out of Covid 19. The package includes $400 million dollars for Māori education, a $137 million dollar boost to Whānau Ora, and $200 million for a Māori Employment Package for the regions. Māni Dunlop spoke to Matanuku Mahuika, chair of Ngati Porou Holding Company and Eastland Group limited, about the funding.
Ardern defends Budget, says there is a long-term plan
May 15, 2020 00:11 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBThe Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has defended the Budget against criticisms it does not lay out a long term plan for New Zealand in the post-Coviod economic landscape. In a speech to Business NZ this morning, Ms Ardern said the Government was optimistic about the economy bouncing back fairly quickly. RNZ's Deputy Political Editor, Craig McCulloch, was watching that speech and spoke to Māni Dunlop.
Extra Time for 15 May 2020
May 15, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBExtra Time continues its discussion on the treatment of women’s sport in New Zealand and in particular rugby. Hamish Bidwell, Alice Soper, Ashley Stanley and Barry Guy have their thoughts on sporting inequality as New Zealand comes out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Also is sport being rushed back onto the fields and courts too soon, when the coronavirus continues to linger.