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Funeral directors prepare for lockdown level 3 services
April 23, 2020 05:48 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBAs of next Tuesday, funerals and tangihanga will be able to go ahead, albeit with a strict ten person limit, and enforced social distancing. It has prompted a sigh of relief from funeral directors and whanau who haven't been able to say a proper farewell. Katie Doyle reports
Dozens of family trusts among Covid-19 wage subsidy claims
April 23, 2020 05:43 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBThe government's wage subsidy scheme has been paid to nearly 1000 companies who shouldn't have received it. More than $10 billion has been paid out to businesses - the bill has now reached more than half of the government's total health spend for all of last year. Thousands of applications for the subsidy continue to pour in every day, with dozens of family trusts among those receiving the money. Checkpoint has been told an update on the audit process is due to be announced soon. Nita Bl...
Police Commissioner warns over rising lockdown breaches
April 23, 2020 05:36 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBBubble breakers have been out in force over the past 24 hours with police catching 423 people breaching the Covid-19 lockdown rules. Since New Zealand went into alert level almost 4,500 people have ignored strict instructions to stay at home and save lives. And 477 of them are being prosecuted. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster discusses the issue with Lisa Owen.
Evening business for 23 April 2020
April 23, 2020 05:34 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report
Plan to cut 300 tourism jobs a 'horror story' - Queenstown mayor
April 23, 2020 05:27 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBThe mayor of Queenstown Lakes has described plans to cut hundreds of tourism jobs as a horror story. One of the country's largest tourist operators, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, has announced plans to close its businesses for the foreseeable future with 300 jobs on the line. Tourism businesses around the country have been hemorrhaging staff and income since the borders closed and lockdown started last month. Tourism leaders told our reporter Tess Brunton more high profile operators are likely to f...
Auckland faces water restrictions as lakes near record lows
April 23, 2020 05:20 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBAuckland could face water restrictions not seen since the 1994 drought if water use doesn't drop - and fast. WaterCare says storage lake levels have now dropped to 48 percent - under the halfway mark for the first time in 25 years. Mandatory restrictions will be on the cards if levels keep dropping with no rain in sight for the next few weeks. Anneke Smith reports.
Covid-19 deaths climb to 16 in New Zealand
April 23, 2020 05:17 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBDirector-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield has apologised to the family of a woman who's died of Covid-19 for describing her as being in a stable condition just days earlier. Jocelyn Finlayson was one of two people who've died in the past 24 hours - on a day when the number of cases climbed by just three. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has the story.
Broadcasting, Consumer Affairs Minister discusses $50m media bailout, Air NZ refunds
April 23, 2020 05:07 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBOn Thursday the government announced a $50 million bailout package for the media industry which has suffered under a loss of advertising amid the Covid-19 lockdown. The package includes scrapping transmission fees for broadcasters for six months and cutting New Zealand On Air levies. There is also an $11 million fund set aside for targeted assistance to media companies. A number of media companies have cut wages and jobs or even shut up shop during the lockdown after a dramatic drop in r...
Getting the political tone right in times of crisis
April 23, 2020 04:55 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBHave politicians and commentators got the tone right during this Covid 19 pandemic?
Charity cafe burgled during lockdown
April 23, 2020 04:49 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBMangere East Community Centre manager, Hone Fowler, talks about the burglary at their not-for-profit Village Cafe and talks about their fundraiser to replace stolen equipment.
Last day tomorrow for submissions on prisoner's voting rights
April 23, 2020 04:40 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBTomorrow is the last day for the public to submit their views to parliament about prisoners being being able to enrol to vote if their sentences are shorter than three years.
Stand at Dawn for ANZAC day this year
April 23, 2020 04:32 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBBJ Clark, the President of the New Zealand Returned Services Association talks about this year's ANZAC commemorations with a difference.
The capacity for contact tracing
April 21, 2020 04:09 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBThe Goverment's goal for Covid 19 is elimination and to that end contact tracing is crucial. Associate Professor Malcolm Campbell, Deputy Director of the GeoHealth Laboratory at the University of Canterbury looks at whether or not we have the capacity.
I've been thinking for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 03:55 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBPanellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira share what they've been thinking about.
Story of the Day for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 03:47 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBMuseums around the world may be closed amid the pandemic, but that's not stopping some from showcasing their more unusual objects online. Many are now taking part in a '#CURATORBATTLE' on Twitter and that includes sharing the creepiest objects in their collection, as Amelia Langford discovered.
Futurist predicts what world will be like after Covid 19
April 21, 2020 03:07 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWe're not going back to business as usual, and that's a good thing says Jamie Metzl.
3pm Pacific regional news for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Three thrillers with dystopian technology at their centre
April 21, 2020 02:09 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBLisa Glass reviews three dystopian reads.
A worldwide story project
April 21, 2020 01:49 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBChildren from all around the world are writing stories together in isolation.
Hospitality sector prepares for Level 3
April 21, 2020 01:39 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBWe speak to Mimi Gilmour Buckley the owner of Burger Burger.
Farmers concerned about meat processing delays
April 21, 2020 01:26 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFarmers across the country are concerned about delays due to Covid-19.
1pm Pacific regional news for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBThe latest Pacific regional news
Surge in mobile trade during lockdown
April 21, 2020 00:46 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBThere's been a surge in mobile trade during the countrywide lockdown, and one app developer says they're expecting more businesses to trade that way as the country moves to Level 3 and then to Level 2. Jonny McKenzie is the founder of posBoss, which owns and operates the mobile commerce app Regulr. He told Māni Dunlop their app has seen a huge increase in demand from businesses trying to find ways to operate under lockdown.
Iwi leaders pleased with delay in lockdown lift
April 21, 2020 00:42 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBIwi leaders say they are pleased with the decision to hold off on lifting the level four restrictions until next week. The Iwi Chairs Pandemic Response group has backed the move and so have a number of Māori leaders in business and education. RNZ's Māori news correspondent, Leigh-Marama McLachlan, speaks to Mani Dunlop. RNZ's Māori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan speaks to Mani Dunlop.
Midday Rural News for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 00:35 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBA Central North Island farm consultant says the drought and Covid19 are pushing a number of farmers to the brink and that stress is often unidentified. Susan Murray has the rural news.
Long Range Weather Forecast for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 00:33 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBLong Range Weather Forecast for 21 April 2020.
Midday Sports News for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 00:28 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBThe global body for player unions in sport is casting doubt on whether rugby league's NRL can restart on May 28 - saying the planned return date is "very ambitious". Clay Wilson has the sports news.
Midday Business News for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 00:20 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBThe Reserve Bank is looking at removing the limits on loans to low-deposit borrowers. Andrew McRae has business.
Scientists need new ways to trace contacts of Covid sufferers
April 21, 2020 00:18 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBScientists need to find new ways to track the contacts of people who may have had Covid-19, as case numbers plummet. That's according to Ayesha Verrall, who audited the national contact tracing system just over a week ago. Reporter Ben Strang speaks to Māni Dunlop.
Retailers disappointed they can only operate online
April 21, 2020 00:15 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAll retailers will be able to operate online during alert Level Three, but there has been some disappointment in the sector, with many businesses saying they could open safely if allowed. The New Zealand Council of Retail Property, general manager, Campbell Barbour says it argued for shopping centres to re-open under level three but the request was declined. One of those disappointed companies is the New Zealand clothing retailer Huffer - its company director, Steve Dunstan, speaks to Mā...
Ministers grilled on lockdown decision
April 21, 2020 00:12 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBThe Small Business Minister, Stuart Nash, has been criticised for failing to present analysis to Cabinet on how businesses would fare under an extended lockdown. This morning, Mr Nash appeared before Parliament's Epidemic Response Committee and was asked about how Cabinet came to the decision to move out of lockdown next Monday night. RNZ Political Editor, Jane Patterson speaks to Mani Dunlop.
Midday News for 21 April 2020
April 21, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBA New Zealander has died of Covid-19 in Peru. Ministers are grilled on the decision to move out of lockdown next week. Nicola Wright has the news.
Media commentator Andrew Holden - ongoing media turbulence
April 20, 2020 23:47 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe Australian government has announced around $100 million in support for its media and sectors of New Zealand's media industry are hoping the NZ government follows suit. This as Stuff asks its readers to donate to its journalism, and will Google and Facebook have to pay for journalism?
Covid 19: global mobility and immigration
April 20, 2020 23:27 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBCovid 19 is having a massive impact on global mobility as people the world stay home. Statistics New Zealand data suggests that 2019 saw the largest net migration gain in New Zealand ever. But 2020 looks like it will be the polar opposite. What are the implications? Massey University demographer Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley.
What a staged reopening of the economy will look like
April 20, 2020 23:06 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBBusiness commentator Rod Oram joins Kathryn to talk about which businesses can and can't open under alert level three, what preparation has gone into different industries' reopening and how far the government's substantial funding can stretch for businesses needing to hang on to their employees.
Book review - What Stars are Made Of by Sarah Allen
April 20, 2020 22:40 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBDavid Hill reviews What Stars are Made Of by Sarah Allen, published by Penguin Random House.
Turning Tiger King into a comic book
April 20, 2020 22:07 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBGraphic novelist, poet and academic Michael Frizell is researching and writing the new comic book version of Netflix's super popular true crime series 'Tiger King'. Set in the world of private zoos, it tells the tale of exploitative zoo keeper Joe Exotic, and his rivalry with big cat rescue activist Carole Baskin. In the US it was watched by some 34.3 million viewers in the first 10 days after it was released on Netflix. Michael Frizell is Missouri State University's director of student ...
Concern about growing migrant crisis in Queenstown
April 20, 2020 21:52 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBThousands of migrant workers in Queenstown have lost their jobs and are now stranded with no income, high rent bills and no way to return home. The Queenstown District Lakes Council, local chamber of commerce and social support groups are asking the government for help. Chamber of Commerce Chief executive Anna Mickell says a fresh wave of redundancies is about to exacerbate an already bad situation as the large hotels make plans to shut up shop for months. Kathyn also speaks with The Sal...
Businesses hurting but support extension of L4: EMA
April 20, 2020 21:48 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBKathryn talks with Brett O'Riley, Chief Executive of the Employers and Manufacturers' Association. He says businesses are hurting, but generally support the government's decision to extend Level 4 till next week.
Shopping to resume - but not as we know it
April 20, 2020 21:37 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBUnder alert level three, online shopping will be open for all - not just essential - businesses. Click and collect will be permitted as long as it's done safely. But bricks and mortar shops will have to remain shut, and that's a concern for Campbell Barbour from the New Zealand Council of Retail Property, which represents some of the biggest shopping centres in the country. He's joined by Greg Harford, the CEO of Retail NZ, who says a quarter of retailers have no online purchasing capabi...
Carnage for some cafes, restaurants and bars
April 20, 2020 21:29 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBHospitality New Zealand Chief executive Julie White says a move next week to level 3 may not be enough to save thousands of businesses facing closure. Under level 3, cafes, bars and restaurants will remain closed to the public but can offer contactless delivery services.
Covid-19. Getting ready for what comes next
April 20, 2020 21:09 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe decision has been made to extend the national lockdown at alert level 4 until midnight next Monday. In the meantime work continues at pace to prepare for what comes next. That means maintaining strict border controls and ramping up testing and tracing. University of Otago's Dr Ayesha Verrall says when these systems work well they are as effective as many vaccines. She's the author of the independent contact tracing audit Cabinet took into account when deciding to delay ending the loc...
9am World, Pacific and Sports news for 21 April 2020
April 20, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBThe latest World, Pacific and Sports news
Coronavirus: Robyn Malcolm in lockdown
April 20, 2020 20:58 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBWe've been talking to people about how they're handling life in isolation. Actor Robyn Malcolm was supposed to have a new movie come out during lockdown, comedy This Town, but that's been put on hold for now. She speaks to Susie Ferguson.
Coronavirus: Gym goers still paying fees
April 20, 2020 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBSome gym goers are still paying their membership rates in an effort to help businesses through the pandemic. Gyms shut their doors under lockdown and will likely remain closed when the country moves to the Alert Level 3. It's put enormous strain on the businesses - large and small - but as Anneke Smith reports, some are getting a leg up from their customers.
Coronavirus: Wellington's plans to revive cafe culture
April 20, 2020 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBWellington's Mayor is looking to get a series of city-wide events up and running as soon as it is safe to do so, to help the capital's coffee culture survive, along with its bars and restaurants and to keep attracting special events. The Council has brought in a range of measures to help bolster business and re-invigorate the city post-lockdown and there is also a fund of $8 million to be invested in innovation and technology. Wellington issues reporter Harry Lock has the story.
Coronavirus: Shipping containers could be in short supply
April 20, 2020 20:45 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBFreight companies are confident trade logistics and supply chains will operate effectively and efficiently once the Covid-19 alert drops to level three next week. Alert Level 3 takes effect at midnight on Monday and will allow for the resumption of all freight movements and the restarting of log exports and other major exports that were not deemed as essential. But there's a note of caution - shipping containers could be in short supply. Andrew McRae reports.
Coronavirus: Far North iwi want to stay at Level 4
April 20, 2020 20:37 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBIwi in the Far North have joined forces to declare they don't want their region to move into Alert Level 3 next week. They say the clear message they've received from communities is that people won't feel safe if Alert Level 4 is relaxed. The Far North has seen community-based efforts to ensure people are following self-isolation rules. Former Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira set the ball rolling by setting up teams to run checkpoints to ensure outsiders weren't sneaking into the region. ...
Coronavirus: Forestry industry ready to restart work
April 20, 2020 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBThe forestry industry is preparing to ramp up work next week as the country moves from out of Alert Level 4. While deemed non-essential up till now, it will be allowed to operate when the country moves to Level 3 next week. The president of the Forest Owners' Association is Phil Taylor.
Markets Update for 21 April 2020
April 20, 2020 20:29 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.