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News in Vagahau Niue for 21 April 2020

April 20, 2020 18:52 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MB

The latest news in Vagahau Niue - brought to you by the Pacific Media Network

Nineteen killed in Canada mass shooting

April 20, 2020 18:47 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MB

It is now known 19 people have been been killed by a gunman in Nova Scotia in Canada who disguised himself as a police officer. It's Canada's deadliest mass shooting. The Canadian police have found 16 crime scenes so far, but warn the death toll could still rise. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, says the shooting spree happened in small towns, where people have deep roots, they know their neighbours and look out for one another. The 12-hour rampage started late on Saturday and ended w...

Coronavirus: ECE services wary of Level 3 reopening

April 20, 2020 18:41 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MB

Early childhood services want more evidence it will be safe to reopen next week and some are likely to remain closed. The government says schools and early learning centres will open on 29 April for children who can't learn from home or whose parents are going back to work at Alert Level 3. Meanwhile, school leaders say they will get on with the job of getting ready to reopen. Here's RNZ education correspondent, John Gerritsen.

Coronavirus: Bridges critical of lockdown extension

April 20, 2020 18:39 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MB

Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the Government's decision to extend lockdown shows it hasn't done the groundwork required to have the country ready. The national lockdown has been extended until the end of next Monday - at which point the country will shift to Alert Level 3 for at least a fortnight. Alert Level 4's tough restrictions had initially been set to relax tomorrow night. At a press conference held after the announcement, Bridges said New Zealand was critical of the governm...

Morning Rural News for 21 April 2020

April 20, 2020 18:22 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

News from the rural and farming sector.

Early Business News for 21 April 2020

April 20, 2020 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

A brief update from the business sector.

Coronavirus: Italian infection rate slows

April 20, 2020 18:14 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MB

Italy has recorded its first fall in infection rates since the pandemic began - but its death toll is still edging up with 454 deaths on Monday. The country has now recorded almost 180,000 cases and more than 23,000 deaths from the coronavirus - the highest toll in Europe. Rome correspondent Josephine McKenna speaks to Corin Dann.

Coronavirus: Trump heaps blame on China for pandemic

April 20, 2020 18:08 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB

There are growing indications that President Donald Trump is making plans to advance the argument that China is to blame for the Covid-19 pandemic that has brought devastation to the American economy. The President used anti-China rhetoric prominently during his 2016 campaign for the White House - at the time, accusing Beijing of deeply-unfair trading practices that were holding the US economy to ransom. But now, he's got a new message, and as Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports...

Coronavirus: Donald Trump heaps blame on China for pandemic

April 20, 2020 18:08 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB

There are growing indications that President Donald Trump is making plans to advance the argument that China is to blame for the Covid-19 pandemic that has brought devastation to the American economy. The President used anti-China rhetoric prominently during his 2016 campaign for the White House - at the time, accusing Beijing of deeply-unfair trading practices that were holding the US economy to ransom. But now, he's got a new message, and as Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports...

6am World, Pacific and Sports for 21 April 2020

April 20, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

The latest World, Pacific and Sports news

Cook Islands News for 21 April 2020

April 20, 2020 17:10 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MB

The latest news in Cook Islands - brought to you by Pacific Media Network

Cultural Resilience in Lockdown

April 20, 2020 10:40 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

Hana Halalele a Waitaki District Councillor based in Oamaru joins us to talk about cultural resistance.

Walking Local

April 20, 2020 10:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Andy Smith from Living Street Aotearoa is here to talk about the hashtag #walkingfromhome.

Dateline Pacific for 20th April

April 20, 2020 08:17 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

RNZ 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 Jamie Tahana.

Wantok ABC program for 20 April 2020

April 20, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

The Wantok program brought to you by the ABC

Vanuatu Nightly News for 20 April 2020

April 20, 2020 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Vanuatu's Nightly News brought to you by Buzz FM

Community Gardens and Food Security

April 20, 2020 07:15 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Ginny Webb has just completed her PHd studying community gardens. Are they answer to food insecurity and social isolation we think they are?

7pm Pacific regional news for 20 April 2020

April 20, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MB

The latest Pacific regional news

News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 20 April 2020

April 20, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

The latest Solomon Islands Pidgin news

Bridges concerned about Covid-19 testing, PPE

April 20, 2020 06:22 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the government's decision to extend lockdown shows it has not done the groundwork required to have New Zealand ready for loosening restrictions. Posting on his Facebook page, he said New Zealand is being held back because the government has not used this time to ensure best practice of testing and tracing, and the availability of PPE hasn't been at the standard it should have been. Mr Bridges said he is sure many New Zealanders feel frustration that w...

NZ Covid-19 lockdown changes planned - Wellington reactions

April 20, 2020 06:20 - 1 minute - 1.49 MB

So what do people think of staying in lockdown for another five days? Residents of central Wellington told Checkpoint reporter Logan Church the news wasn't surprising.

Some businesses disappointed at level 4 lockdown extension

April 20, 2020 06:16 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MB

Many businesses are disappointed the government has extended the lockdown, saying they cannot hang on much longer. New Zealand will exit Covid-19 lockdown level four at one minute to midnight on Monday, April 27. The Prime Minister says businesses are allowed to get ready this week but they can't start trading until Tuesday. Sharon Brettkelly reports.

Covid-19 lockdown to change in NZ - Dr Ayesha Verrall responds

April 20, 2020 06:09 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MB

New Zealand needs to be able to contact trace up to 1,000 cases of Covid-19 - in case of a large outbreak in the next two years. That is among the recommendations in a new report into contact tracing by Dr Ayesha Verrall, who found as we went into lockdown Public Health Units were being overwhelmed by less than 100 cases a day. Dr Ayesha Verral joins Lisa Owen to discuss the latest details

Dr Ayesha Verrall cautiously optimistic about contact tracing improvements

April 20, 2020 06:09 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MB

New Zealand needs to be able to contact trace up to 1,000 cases of Covid-19 - in case of a large outbreak in the next two years. That is among the recommendations in a new report into contact tracing by Dr Ayesha Verrall, who found as we went into lockdown Public Health Units were being overwhelmed by less than 100 cases a day. Dr Ayesha Verral joins Lisa Owen to discuss the latest details

Final days for submissions on prisoner voting

April 20, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Only a few days remain for the public to share their view on a bill which would allow prisoners to enrol to vote. Here’s what submitters need to know.

Moving from lockdown level 4 to level 3 - impact on businesses

April 20, 2020 05:55 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MB

Horizon International manufactures paving stones for commercial courtyards, home patios and public spaces. A staff of twenty they are not essential services, but they are integral to construction. The company's managing director John Roper has drafted a plan to return to work safely when New Zealand moves to level three. He talks to Lisa Owen about the impact of the changes.

Hawke's Bay Hospital sets up Covid-19, non-Covid-19 areas

April 20, 2020 05:50 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MB

Hawke's Bay Hospital is hoping a complete reconfiguration into Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 areas, will reassure the public that it is a safe place to seek help in a medical emergency. The number of people turning up to the emergency department has fallen dramatically. Doctors are worried people aren't getting the help they need because they fear they might catch the virus. Alarmingly, that includes two patients who turned up three days after having heart attacks. But as Anusha Bradley repo...

NZ should work on charging Facebook, Google for local media

April 20, 2020 05:45 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

A New Zealand media expert says this country should waste no time in following an Australian decision to draw up a mandatory code forcing Facebook and Google to pay for content generated by traditional news media companies. Dr Gavin Ellis, a former editor of the New Zealand Herald, says the digital giants have got away with 'stealing' news content for too long. RNZ reporter Robin Martin has more.

NZ should work on charging Facebook, Google for local media - expert

April 20, 2020 05:45 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

A New Zealand media expert says this country should waste no time in following an Australian decision to draw up a mandatory code forcing Facebook and Google to pay for content generated by traditional news media companies. Dr Gavin Ellis, a former editor of the New Zealand Herald, says the digital giants have got away with "stealing" news content for too long. RNZ reporter Robin Martin has more.

Finance Minister answers Covid-19 lockdown change questions

April 20, 2020 05:35 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

At 11.59pm on Monday April 27 New Zealand will move to alert level 3 - five days and a holiday weekend longer than first anticipated. But Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says our "team of five million" has broken the chain of transmission for Covid-19, and we have stopped a wave of devastation. Businesses have been given allowance to return to their premises this week and get ready to get actually back to business. We will stay at alert level 3 for two weeks before the government reviews t...

Finance Minister answers lockdown questions

April 20, 2020 05:35 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

At 11.59pm on Monday April 27 New Zealand will move to alert level 3 - five days and a holiday weekend longer than first anticipated. But the PM says our "team of five million" has broken the chain of transmission for Covid-19, and we have stopped a wave of devastation. Businesses have been given to ahead to return to their premises this week and get ready to get acutally back to business. We will stay at alert level 3 for two weeks before the government reviews the decision. To answer y...

Evening business for 20 April 2020

April 20, 2020 05:32 - 1 minute - 1.4 MB

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Machete-wielding man shot dead by police in Papatoetoe

April 20, 2020 05:28 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MB

A man living near the scene of a fatal police shooting in Auckland overnight heard screaming and yelling, and the man taunting neighbours to call the police, before he was killed. Police say said the machete-wielding man smashed windows in the house of a terrified family, as well as damaging cars and powerlines. Forensic teams and investigators are at the scene on the residential Central Ave in Papatoetoe, cordoned off and quiet, after a night of horror. Jordan Bond reports.

Covid-19 level 4 lockdown extended - Retail NZ's reaction

April 20, 2020 05:20 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

Businesses being buoyed by government subsidies will welcome the announcement on Monday that some work can begin on getting ready for a transition to lockdown level 3 from 11:59pm on April 27. But what is clear is that retailers who are not set up to trade online will not be back in the game just yet. Chief executive of Retail NZ, Greg Harford, joins Lisa Owen with his reaction.

Covid-19 level 4 lockdown extended - Aucklanders react

April 20, 2020 05:18 - 1 minute - 1.58 MB

How do New Zealanders feel about spending another week in lockdown? Checkpoint reporter Nita Blake-Persen has been speaking with locals in Auckland's Grey Lynn park.

Ardern announces level 4 lockdown extension - analysis

April 20, 2020 05:12 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen to discuss Jacinda Ardern's announcement of changes to New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

NZ Covid-19 level 4 lockdown extends to end of April 27 - Ardern

April 20, 2020 05:09 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MB

New Zealand will move to alert level 3 at 11:59pm Monday April 27, where the country will stay until at least May 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. She said whilst shifting levels would not change much socially, it would be a vital boost for businesses after the Anzac Day holiday when she expected at least 400,000 more people to return to work. The Prime Minister said given our country's low number of deaths, she was one of the few world leaders to receive a phone call eve...

What are the politics of such a massive decision as this?

April 20, 2020 04:54 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MB

Tim Watkin has written a very intesting piece on the Pundit website.

Hospitality industry reaction to alert level announcement

April 20, 2020 04:48 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

The chief executive of Hospitality New Zealand, Julie White, talks to The Panel about what today's alert level announcement means for them.

Teachers react to alert level announcement

April 20, 2020 04:41 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MB

Auckland Secondary School Principals Association president, Richard Dykes, talks to the panel about today's alert level announcement means for schools.

Businesses will now be able to get ready for level 3

April 20, 2020 04:35 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MB

Businesses will now be able to get ready to exit from alert level four to alert level three The Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern says business can enter their premises to stock, but people must stay within their bubble.

The Panel with Ben Thomas and Laura O'Connell Rapira

April 20, 2020 04:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Businesses will now be able to get ready to exit from alert level four to alert level three. The Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern says business can enter their premises to stock, but people must stay within their bubble. Auckland Secondary School Principals Association president, Richard Dykes, talks to the panel about today's alert level announcement means for schools. The chief executive of Hospitality New Zealand, Julie White, talks to The Panel about what today's alert level announcemen...

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