Morning Report
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
May 01, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment could reach five percent, we're joined by Alan McDonald from the Employers and Manufacturers Association and Craig Renny from the Council of Trades Union.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 May
May 01, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment could reach five percent, we're joined by Alan McDonald from the Employers and Manufacturers Association and Craig Renny from the Council of Trades Union.
Local paper Wairoa Star folds after 102 years
May 01, 2024 21:51 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBA media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin Dann.
Prominent disability rights advocate Sir Robert Martin dies
May 01, 2024 20:57 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBA prominent disability rights advocate, Sir Robert Martin, has died. Alexia Black worked with Sir Robert as a meeting assistant during his time at the UN. Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Kiwi taps at Wellington man's back door
May 01, 2024 20:55 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBWhen Wellington resident Eugene Dementyev heard a tap at his back door, he thought it was a cat. He was shocked to see it was a kiwi, who had likely been roaming around his backyard for days. Dementyev spoke to Morning Report.
Proposal to build 4-star hotel raises eyebrows in Whanganui
May 01, 2024 20:46 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBA council proposal to build a $55 million 4-star hotel and carpark is dividing opinion in Whanganui. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.
Indian spies caught in Australia
May 01, 2024 20:41 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBIndian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade relationships. ABC's defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports Chat for 2 May 2024
May 01, 2024 20:39 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Labour MP on Chinese spying allegations
May 01, 2024 20:28 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBThe Minister responsible for the security services, Judith Collins, says she's now seeking further information, but has been advised the GCSB was made aware of the "potential targeting of several email addresses relating to New Zealand representatives on the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China." Labour MP and co-chair of IPAC Ingrid Leary spoke to Corin Dann
NZ academic 'shocked' over being targeted by China hackers
May 01, 2024 20:24 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBA New Zealand academic says she feels shocked, disappointed, and let down that the government never told her she was being targeted by China's APT-31 cyber-hackers, despite the FBI telling the government so in 2022. Professor Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Corin Dann.
Economists warn unemployment could hit five percent
May 01, 2024 20:14 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBThe Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the year, but the Employers and Manufacturers Association says the hike is not a surprise. Alan McDonald from the association and Craig Renny from the CTU spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Police search for two people after gun fired outside Hospital
May 01, 2024 20:11 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBThe police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann.
Sports News for 2 May 2024
May 01, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBThe Central Coast Mariners have won the A-League's Premer's Plate, denying the Wellington Phoenix their first ever trophy. The Mariners beat Adelaide 2-nil in the final game of the regular season last night to climb above the Phoenix to the top of the table.
Phoenix miss out on A-League Premiers Plate
May 01, 2024 19:56 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBIt's bad news for the Phoenix, with the Central Coast Mariners winning their game against Adelaide United. It means the Central Coast Mariners have won the league phase of the competition, taking home the Premiers Plate. Phoenix Wellington general manager David Dome spoke to Corin Dann.
Enrolments in Te Pūkenga workplace learning plummet
May 01, 2024 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBEnrolments in Te Pūkenga's only profitable division, workplace learning, have plummeted. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Former PM Helen Clark on AUKUS Pillar Two
May 01, 2024 19:39 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBThe Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is among critics who've been sounding the alarm about AUKUS for weeks. Clark spoke to Corin Dann.
High emotion mark first days of inquest into death of Gore toddler
May 01, 2024 19:35 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBHigh emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports.
Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica
May 01, 2024 19:25 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBTwelve Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica after a series of delays and aircraft breakdowns delayed their return home for more than a month in a rapidly closing window of daylight. Midday Report Presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Defence Force staff fear they could be stuck in Antarctica
May 01, 2024 19:25 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBTwelve Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica after a series of delays and aircraft breakdowns delayed their return home for more than a month in a rapidly closing window of daylight. Midday Report Presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Three-year old Canterbury girl has dialysis machines fail
May 01, 2024 19:21 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBA three-year old Canterbury girl who has home dialysis to stay alive had four machines fail in one week and there is no back up option in the entire South Island. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
Julie Anne Genter apologises after incident in Parliament
May 01, 2024 19:19 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBGreen MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House. The Green Party says Genter's actions were unacceptable and do not meet the standards they expect of their MPs.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on NZ joining AUKUS Pillar Two
May 01, 2024 19:10 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBRNZ has edited this audio to remove comments made by foreign minister Winston Peters regarding former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr. The Foreign Affairs Minister is taking on opponents of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
New security scanning at Auckland Airport
May 01, 2024 18:49 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBThe Airport Association says new security scanning technology at Auckland Airport will need a lot of staff training. NZ Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore spoke to Corin Dann.
Decision on joining AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'long way off': Peters
May 01, 2024 18:45 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBThe Foreign Affairs Minister has sought to silence critics of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Here's political reporter, Katie Scotcher.
Early Sports Chat for 2 May 2024
May 01, 2024 18:41 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 2 May 2024
May 01, 2024 18:29 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 2 May 2024
May 01, 2024 18:27 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Wairoa mayor on loss of local paper
May 01, 2024 18:18 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBWairoa's mayor says the loss of the local paper will erode the community's democracy. Wairoa District Council is Craig Little spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 2 May 2024
May 01, 2024 18:06 - 58 seconds - 924 KBThe Phoenix have finished second in the A-league minor premiership after the Central Coast Mariners beat Adelaide United 2-nil last night in Gosford. New Zealand cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black has improved to ninth overall after the fourth stage of the women's La Vuelta.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 May
April 30, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn today's episode, the Remuneration Authority has determined that MPs will get a 10.5 percent pay rise, we get reaction from Labour leader Chris Hipkins as well as from the Taxpayers' Union spokesperson Jordan Williams, The original Treaty of Waitangi could return to Waitangi, reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira joins us, protests against the war in Gaza have escalated at Columbia University, we cross to New York correspondent Ira Spitzer for the latest, and we hear from public transport us...
South Auckland community wants to reclaim centre from drinkers
April 30, 2024 20:50 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBA 24/7 alcohol ban was put in place at the Otara town centre in 2015 but locals say there are repeat offenders every day and they're sick of it. Jessie Chiang reports.
West Auckland most dangerous area for cyclists and pedestrians
April 30, 2024 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBData from Waka Kotahi, the Transport Agency, shows most crashes in the city in the last three years involving pedestrians, cyclists, and people on scooters, have been in the Western suburbs. Reporter Maia Ingoe has more
Te Kuiti residents worried about losing only ambulance
April 30, 2024 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3 MBResidents of the King Country town of Te Kuiti are worried they are about to lose their only ambulance. Waikato reporter Natalie Akoorie reports.
Sports Chat for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 20:39 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Public Transport fares now more expensive
April 30, 2024 20:28 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBThe Government has stopped funding free public transport for children and half-price fares for young people under 25. We have reporters out in Wellington and Auckland to see how commuters are reacting to the change.
Wellington's City Art Gallery to close for two years
April 30, 2024 20:24 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBThe capital's main art gallery is shutting its doors for two years due to construction work in Civic Square, as well as building repairs. Chief executive of Experience Wellington Diana Marsh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour leader Hipkins on EU trade deal
April 30, 2024 20:18 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBThe Labour Party signed off the agreement in July last year, after twelve rounds of negotiations between 2018 and 2022. Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
Free trade agreement between NZ and EU begins
April 30, 2024 20:11 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBA ground-breaking trade agreement is kicking into action from Wednesday, which could contribute more than a billion dollars to the economy within a decade. EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith spoke to Corin Dann.
NZer Tom Newnham posthumously honoured for work against apartheid
April 30, 2024 19:56 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBNew Zealander Tom Newnham has been posthumously honoured for the decades he spent campaigning to cut ties with apartheid South Africa. Tom's son Rewi Newnham attended the ceremony in Pretoria. Rewi Newnham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZer Tom Newnham honoured for work against apartheid
April 30, 2024 19:56 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBNew Zealander Tom Newnham has been posthumously honoured for the decades he spent campaigning to cut ties with apartheid South Africa. Tom's son Rewi Newnham attended the ceremony in Pretoria. Rewi Newnham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Protests against war in Gaza escalate at Colombia University
April 30, 2024 19:50 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBA number of student protestors at New York's Columbia University have escalated their protest over against the war in Gaza, by breaching and barricading themselves inside one of the institution's main buildings. New York correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Corin Dann.
Protests against war in Gaza escalate at Columbia University
April 30, 2024 19:50 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBA number of student protestors at New York's Columbia University have escalated their protest over against the war in Gaza, by breaching and barricading themselves inside one of the institution's main buildings. New York correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Corin Dann.
MP's pay rise 'out of touch' says Taxpayer Union
April 30, 2024 19:44 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBThe Taxpayer Union says Parliament's pay rise is out of touch with the rest of the country as the average income of households goes backwards. Spokesman Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Analysis shows self-service petrol stations drive prices down
April 30, 2024 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBMore than a hundred unstaffed petrol stations have opened around the country over the past five years, bringing more competition with its cheaper fuel prices. Reporter Lucy Xia has more.
Israeli forces to enter Rafah with or without ceasefire deal says Netanyahu
April 30, 2024 19:29 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBBenjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will enter Rafah with or without a ceasefire deal. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Project to clear primary school of asbestos proves difficult
April 30, 2024 19:24 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBA project clearing asbestos from school classrooms in Auckland has driven the principal and builder almost to despair. Phil Pennington reports.
Inquest into death of Gore toddler continues
April 30, 2024 19:21 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBThe mother of Lachlan Jones has denied accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, and neglect during the inquest into his death. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton is attending the inquest and filed this report.