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Coronavirus: Simon Bridges won't support new Covid-19 legislation
May 12, 2020 19:24 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBMPs will continue debating today critical legislation which will grant extraordinary powers to both the Government and police to combat Covid-19. The proposed law allows authorities to enforce the conditions under Alert Level 2 and Alert Level 1 - even after the state of emergency across the country is lifted. National MPs have opposed the legislation - decrying the lack of scrutiny it's been given and the unchecked power it endows. Simon Bridges is the leader of the National Party. He s...
Coronavirus: Calls for house building boom to follow pandemic
May 12, 2020 19:19 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBHousing groups are calling for a multi-billion dollar spend on housing, to echo the substantial housing build that followed the Great Depression. The groups say that this is a unique opportunity to stimulate the economy, support the construction industry and transform the lives of those living in temporary or substandard housing. RNZ housing reporter, Eva Corlett filed this story - beginning with a post depression recording.
Coronavirus: Cancer Society on new health funding
May 12, 2020 19:16 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBIn a pre-Budget announcement, the government has announced $4 billion will be spent on health care, including money to help catch up on the tens of thousands of surgeries and procedures delayed by Covid-19. Nearly $300 million has been allocated for the catch-up on the estimated 153,000 surgeries, scans, specialist appointments and procedures. The announcement is welcome news for the Cancer Society, which last week reported to the Epidemic Response Committee there had been 30 percent few...
NZ police conducted Clearview AI facial recognition trial
May 12, 2020 19:12 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBRNZ has learned that police conducted a trial of a controversial facial recognition software without telling their new boss or talking to the Privacy Commissioner. American software firm Clearview AI is used by hundreds of police departments in the United States. It's effectively a search engine for faces - billing itself as a crime-fighting tool to identify both criminals and victims. Mackenzie Smith has the story.
Coronavirus: National Party fights Covid-19 law
May 12, 2020 19:08 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBParliament continues in urgency this morning so MPs will meet under urgency this morning to continue debating extraordinary legislation granting the government sweeping powers to combat Covid-19. The proposed law was pushed through its first and second reading in Parliament last night - with just the National Party opposing it. It gives the Health Minister the power to issue orders which can be backed up with fines or imprisonment. Police will enforce the orders, and be allowed to enter ...
Business News for 13 May 2020
May 12, 2020 18:53 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Coronavirus: Concerns GPs could miss out in funding boost
May 12, 2020 18:44 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBDoctors are worried that despite a huge boost in health spending in the budget, frontline general practitioners will miss out. A $4.3 billion cash injection has been announced for district health boards, including money to help catch up on the tens of thousands of surgeries and procedures delayed by Covid-19. But the Medical Association wants to know where the money is for GPs and community care. Dr Kate Baddock is the association's chair.
Coronavirus: MPs debate Covid-19 legislation
May 12, 2020 18:39 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBMPs sat late into the evening last night debating critical legislation which will grant extraordinary powers to both the Government and police to combat Covid-19. The proposed law allows authorities to enforce the conditions under Alert Level 2 and Alert Level 1 - even after the state of emergency across the country is lifted. Notably, the Health Minister will be given the ability to issue orders backed up by fines or even imprisonment. Police will enforce the orders and will be allowed ...
Employers need reminding over workers' rights - expert
May 12, 2020 18:25 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBAn employment law advocate says employers need reminding work rights have not changed because of the coronavirus crisis. Thousands of people have lost their jobs and many more are expected to be made redundant in the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdown and border closure. Ashleigh Fechney is warning businesses the laws on firing staff have not been torn up. She told RNZ reporter Gill Bonnett that immigrants who may be facing dismissal - including hundreds of work visa holders locked out b...
Morning Rural News for 13 May 2020
May 12, 2020 18:22 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 13 May 2020
May 12, 2020 18:20 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Coronavirus: Call for billions in budget to go to housing
May 12, 2020 18:11 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBCommunity Housing Aotearoa is calling for a multi-billion dollar budget spend on housing in the wake of Covid-19. It says investing in housing will stimulate the economy, support the construction industry and transform the lives of those in insecure housing. Its chief executive Scott Figenshow spoke to RNZ housing reporter Eva Corlett.
Coronavirus: New school rules for Alert Level 2
May 12, 2020 18:08 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBChildren will face a new set of playground rules and classroom practices when they return to school on Monday. Principals are figuring out how to apply the level two regulations to things like lunchtime games, school assemblies and drinking fountains. Stephen Lethbridge from the Auckland Primary Principals' Association told RNZ education correspondent, John Gerritsen, the Education Ministry understands schools won't be able to maintain physical distancing all the time.
6am World, Pacific and Sports news for 13 May 2020
May 12, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBThe latest World, Pacific and Sports news
Top Stories for Wednesday 13 May 2020
May 12, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBParliament continues in urgency this morning as MPs debate giving new extraordinary powers to the Government to combat Covid-19.
News in Cook Islands for 13 May 2020
May 12, 2020 17:10 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBThe latest news in Cook Islands Maori - brought to you by Pacific Media Network
A Personal View from Sweden
May 12, 2020 10:35 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOriginally from Christchurch, Sam Dunlop is an airline pilot for Ryanair who lives with his wife and three kids in a small town called Nyköping which is around an hour South of Stockholm in Sweden.
Becky Manawatu speaks after the Ockham Book Awards
May 12, 2020 10:20 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe catch up with Becky Manawatu, the winner of this year's Ockham Book Awards for fiction.
The Ockham Book Awards LIVE
May 12, 2020 08:20 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBThe 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are taking place tonight and this year absolutely everyone is invited! The ceremony started at 6pm and is being broadcast live on Youtube. We catch up LIVE with Paula Morris, one of the judges straight after the winners have been announced.
ABC Wantok program for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe latest Wantok program brought to you by the ABC
Vanuatu Nightly News for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBVanuatu Nightly News is brought to you by Buzz FM
Celebrating Women in Mathematics
May 12, 2020 07:12 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBDillon Mayhew is celebrating Women in Mathematics.
7pm Pacific regional news for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBThe latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin
Budget week covid-style
May 12, 2020 06:55 - 3 minutes - 5.39 MBIt’s budget week, with the big reveal set for Thursday. But that’s not the only thing happening. And how will Parliament ‘do’ a Covid-style budget?
Covid-19: What will supermarkets look like under level 2?
May 12, 2020 06:25 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBUnder Covid-19 lockdown, we learnt how to queue at the shops. So what will a trip to the supermarket look like under level 2? Countdown's Kiri Hannifin talks to Lisa Owen.
Tourism Minister's communication with industry 'chaotic' - Haka Tourism boss
May 12, 2020 06:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBTourism Minister Kelvin Davis does not appear to be up to the job and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern should take over the portfolio, a tour operator says, as the industry faces collapse due to Covid-19. Haka Tours General Manager Eve Lawrence told Checkpoint the Tourism Minister needs to provide the industry with some certainty, as domestic travel under level 2 is not going to save tourism operators. Haka Tours luxury adventures throughout New Zealand, including multi-day tours of ski slo...
Tourism Minister grilled at Epidemic Response Committee
May 12, 2020 06:06 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBThe Tourism Minister is not up to the job and the Prime Minister should take over the portfolio, according to one tour operator. Haka Tourism offers adventure tours throughout the country, including multi-day tours of our ski slopes, mountains, cultural and beach trips. On Tuesday its general manager Eve Lawrence spelt out the dire situation faced by her industry when she appeared at the Epidemic Response Committee. Lawrence wants a clear plan and some certainty from Tourism Minister Kel...
Decades old signage sets tongues wagging in New Plymouth
May 12, 2020 05:55 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBRenovations on a heritage building in New Plymouth have set tongues wagging after they revealed signage dating back to when the city only had four-digit phone numbers. Stories have emerged about a fish & chip owner who mysteriously disappeared, any number of liaisons at Penny's - the upstairs restaurant - and a secret smoking den under the stairs of one shop. RNZ Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
Dentists, hairdressers prepare for work in masks, gloves
May 12, 2020 05:45 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBBeauticians, dentists and barbers are getting ready to get back to work, but they are also having to get ready PPE gear for working in close contact with their clients. Many small businesses have been buying their own protection equipment ahead of Level 2. But updated government guidelines have now left some with too much, others fearing they won't have enough, while some say the guidance still isn't clear enough. Rachel Thomas reports.
Future ownership of Stuff remains unclear
May 12, 2020 05:41 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBFuture ownership of the media company Stuff remains unclear after a tumultuous day on the markets yesterday, and fresh revelations that other buyers are waiting in the wings. The government is remaining tight-lipped - refusing to say whether it will pass the legislation NZME needs in order for it to buy Stuff, and the main players - NZME and Stuff's owner Nine Entertainment in Australia, have yet to front for interviews. And without much concrete information to go on, speculation is rife...
Evening business for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 05:35 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Rolling visits at tangihanga allowed under Covid-19 level 2
May 12, 2020 05:29 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBThe Prime Minister says rolling tangihanga will be allowed under alert level two, after backlash from Māori over a limit of 10 people. On Monday Jacinda Ardern said the tangi and funeral limit would remain at 10 when the country moves to level 2 on Thursday. It sparked backlash from Māori communities and leaders who said the low number for tangi was unfair. But on Tuesday afternoon, Jacinda Ardern said that more than 10 could attend, if they viewed the body at separate times. RNZ Māori n...
Covid-19: Schools planning for level 2 reopening
May 12, 2020 05:25 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBPrincipals are pondering what to do about bullrush, assemblies and drinking fountains under alert level 2. They have to ensure the 800,000 children who go back to school on Monday do not break the level two rules when they are in the classroom and out in the playground. RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen has the story.
Budget 2020: Health gets major funding boost to fight Covid-19
May 12, 2020 05:21 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBThe health system has received a huge cash boost in an early budget announcement, in part to help it catch up because of Covid-19. The government will give more than $4 billion to District Health Boards over the next four years. Those working in health say the money is very welcome but more will be needed. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
Tension in Parliament as level 2 rules hotly debated
May 12, 2020 05:17 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBThe promise not to get political over Covid-19 has gone out the window, with tempers running high in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. The Prime Minister was forced to defend a controversial memo her office issued in relation to last week's document dump. The National Party is threatening to withhold support for crucial legislation because of the ten person limit for tangi and funerals, describing it as inhumane. But Jacinda Ardern is holding firm, saying after a lengthy discussion Cabine...
Covid-19: Waitematā DHB outbreak: Doctors' union fears cover-up
May 12, 2020 05:14 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBA doctors' union fears the Waitematā District Health Board is covering up mistakes that led to seven of its staff contracting Covid-19. Staff from Waitakere Hospital tested positive for the coronavirus after patients from the St Margaret's Hospital and rest home in Auckland were moved there. The Resident Doctors Association says the DHB has failed to answer questions about the outbreak and workers at the hospital are increasingly nervous. Katie Scotcher reports.
Tourism Minister under fire as industry faces thousands of job losses
May 12, 2020 05:07 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBThe Tourism Minister is under fire for not acting fast enough in response to Covid-19 impacts. Tourism operators say hundreds of thousands more jobs could be lost while they wait for details of a support package to be announced in Thursday's Budget. Frustration grew as industry leaders and Opposition MPs grilled Kelvin Davis at Tuesday's Epidemic Response Committee, questioning why support for them has not come sooner. It comes as Winston Peters announced a $72.5 million emergency suppor...
Health sector hoping for some care in the budget
May 12, 2020 04:53 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBThe Association of Salaried Medical Specialists is hoping for some extra care coming to the health sector in Thursday's budget. Executive director Sarah Dalton lays out what they're hoping for.
Today is international nurses day, aged care nurses underpaid
May 12, 2020 04:46 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBToday is International Nurses Day with aged care sector nurses in the spotlight. Rhonda Sherriff joins the show, she's a member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association Nursing Leadership Group and their clinical advisor.
Events industry is going to be left in tatters by COVID-19
May 12, 2020 04:35 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBThe events industry is going to be the last sector in hospitality to recover following the pandemic. Ségolène de Fontenay, General Manager New Zealand Events Association, talks to The Panel.
Bills going through under urgency for level 2 lockdown laws
May 12, 2020 04:24 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBA new law providing a legal framework for Covid-19 Alert Level 2 will be introduced and debated today, with criticism there's been no time for proper scrutiny of the bill.
Hospitality sector disappointed with alert level 2 rules
May 12, 2020 04:16 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBThe hospitality sector is disappointment that the sector is only partially able to operate under alert level two. Chapel Bar owner Luke Dallow talks about the impact the rules will have on them.
What to be wary of under alert level 2 to avoid new clusters
May 12, 2020 04:09 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBThere's a note of caution being sounded over the move to alert level two and how to avoid any new COVID-19 outbreaks. Professor Shaun Hendy does a recap on best practice from Thursday to stop the spread.
Together at Home: Pico Iyer
May 12, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB'Together at Home' is a series of curated virtual conversations designed by the Aera Foundation to help us reflect and respond to our new reality. Derek Handley speaks to Pico Iyer about using the enforced lockdown as an opportunity.
I've been thinking for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 03:55 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBPanellists Ruwani Perera and Stephen Jacobi share what they've been thinking about.
Story of the Day for 12 May 2020
May 12, 2020 03:47 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBThe story of the 'real Lord of the Flies' is about six Tongan boys who found themselves stranded on a small Pacific island for 15 months. But they didn't fight, and it seems they lived quite a peaceful life as they waited to be found.
New Flags Flying - Part 5
May 12, 2020 03:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBLike many others well into their "Gold Card " years, broadcaster Ian Johnstone sometimes looks back wistfully to the South Pacific half a century ago, when change came creeping slow.
Bev Aisbett - How to deal with Anxiety
May 12, 2020 03:07 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBAnxiety isn't just something that happens to someone else right now. More and more people are finding out about the unmistakable torment of a racing heart, excessive worry and insomnia that comes with anxiety. Bev Aisbett has lived it and now teaches other people what she calls the art of dealing with anxiety.