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Sports News for 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThe Black Caps have kept the T20 series against England alive with a 74 run victory in game three at Edgbaston.
Business News for 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBBusiness news for 4 September 2023.
Senior doctors and dentists set to strike
September 03, 2023 18:49 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBThe union for senior doctors and dentists is set to strike Tuesday with pay negotiations breaking down. Health agency Te Whatu Ora says it's put a fair deal on the table, but the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the increase on offer of $15,000 to $26,000 fails to keep up with inflation. Te Whatu Ora chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour promises free dental for under 30s
September 03, 2023 18:45 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBThe Labour Party is promising to extend free dental care to all those under 30 by 2026 if re-elected. It would cover annual check-ups, teeth cleaning, basic fillings and extractions, with 18-to-23-year-olds priotised from July 2025, then to those under 30 the following year. Leader Chris Hipkins says in its first 100 days a Labour government will also launch a campaign to recruit more dental workers from overseas. New Zealand Dental Association president Amanda Johnston spoke to Corin Da...
Early Sports Chat for 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 18:39 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 18:25 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Heavy rain hits north
September 03, 2023 18:18 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBHeavy rain has been hitting Auckland, Northland, and Coromandel since early this morning and will stick around for at least another day. A low-pressure system in the Tasman is sucking warm, wet air down from the sub-tropics. MetService meteorologist Hordur Thordarson spoke to Corin Dann.
Concern NZers with rare conditions overlooked
September 03, 2023 18:14 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBA health advocacy group is worried 300,000 New Zealanders with rare conditions have been overlooked in a cabinet paper outlining priorities for primary healthcare. That's despite the health ministry working on the country's first Rare Disorders Strategy for the past year. Rare Disorders chief executive Chris Higgins says he's worried people with such conditions are still being overlooked. Higgins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBThe Black Caps have kept the T20 series against England alive with a 74 run victory in game three at Edgbaston.
Top Stories for Monday 4 September 2023
September 03, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTop stories for Monday 4 September 2023 National and Labour launch their election campaigns We have the latest analysis including continuing questions about National's tax package A New Plymouth couple are crying foul after being locked out of Facebook Marketplace.
Surfers make a wave for good cause
August 31, 2023 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBSurfers from around the country will be taking to the ocean on Friday as part of the Make A Wave challenge. Rookies through to full-time professionals are aiming to surf every day of September - come rain or shine - in an effort to raise funds for communities in Indonesia and across the South Pacific. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been at New Plymouth's Fitzroy Beach.
Too many hurdles to register in NZ say "Uber" doctors
August 31, 2023 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBDoctors from India who have no option but to work in call centres and drive Ubers are calling for more help from the Government to get registered in New Zealand. The Medical Council has recently expanded registration pathways for doctors from overseas, but the National Party says too many are shut out at a time when the health system is desperately short of specialists. Ruth Hill reports.
Market Update for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBBusiness update for 1 September 2023.
Future kapa haka stars on show in Northland
August 31, 2023 20:28 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBAlmost 500 children - and at least twice that number of proud mums and dads, aunties, kaumātua and kuia - gathered in the Bay of Islands yesterday to celebrate their culture and enjoy being together. Reporter Peter de Graaf went along to see some of Northland's future kapa haka stars in action.
Review into NZ rugby highlights issues
August 31, 2023 20:25 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBA former New Zealand Rugby chief executive doesn't think a costly review was needed to discover the organisation's structures aren't fit for purpose. The independent review found the current constitution needs to be altered to ensure appropriately skilled people are elected. It also highlighted declining spectator numbers and stagnant participation rates. Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive David Moffett spoke to Corin Dann.
GPs considering strike over working conditions
August 31, 2023 20:20 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBSome general practice doctors are considering strike action due to working conditions which are leading some towards breaking point. In a survey of GPs released this week, more than 80 percent said they're worse off financially this year than last, 90 percent said they're concerned for their future, and more than half have had to reduce their services during the last six months. AUT professor of Public Health, Dr Grant Schofield, is holding a "Future of Medicine" conference this month. H...
At least 74 dead in Johannesburg fire
August 31, 2023 20:15 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBAt least seventy-four people, including twelve children, have died in a housing block fire in Johannesburg overnight. The complex is what's known locally as a hijacked building - an abandoned, often derelict premises taken over by gangs and rented out to people desperate for any sort of accommodation. The tenants are often undocumented migrant workers or people who have been homeless. IOL South Africa reporter Kamogelo Moichela spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Nelson Council to vote on flood recovery package
August 31, 2023 20:13 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBThe Government has announced a flood recovery package for Nelson, subject to council agreement. The Nelson floods were the worst in the region's history, bringing down multiple slips and forcing up to 200 people from their homes. The package, which is worth about $24 million, would include $12.3 million from both the Government and the Council. The funds would be used to pay the cost of infrastructure repairs; buyouts of the worst affected homes, and the stabilising of sixteen slips whic...
Rugby World Cup favourite yet to be determined
August 31, 2023 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in just over a week and the last round of warm-up games may have forced many people to change their pick for title favourites. Are the All Blacks still frontrunners following their record defeat to the Springboks? Or are South Africa now the team to beat? Will hosts France be able to claim their first title? Or might Ireland, the world's top ranked side, finally make it past the quarter-finals? RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
Mama Hooch case exposed failings in liquor licensing
August 31, 2023 19:52 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBA health campaigner says the Christchurch Mama Hooch sexual assault case has exposed failings in liquor licensing rules and is calling for an overhaul of the law. Last week Brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz were sentenced to significant jail terms for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women at the family's bar over a three-year period. Health Coalition Aotearoa Board co-chair Boyd Swinburn says the fact the Mama Hooch bar remained open while there were the serious charges against th...
Proud Boys leader sentenced to 17 years in prison
August 31, 2023 19:47 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBA federal judge has sentenced former far-right Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs to 17 years in prison. A jury convicted Biggs of seditious conspiracy for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol in a failed bid to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat. The sentence handed down is far less than the prison term sought by federal prosecutors. US correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Contact Energy make $573 million in last year
August 31, 2023 19:39 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBBillions of dollars of collective profits being made by New Zealand's top four electricity providers have prompted claims from the consumer watchdog that the system is broken. In the last year, Mercury Energy made $841 million before tax, Meridian Energy made $783 million, and Genesis Energy made $523.5 million - all of which are part-owned by the government. Contact Energy, the only privately owned company of the four, made $573 million before tax. Contact Energy chief executive Mike Fu...
MPs hit the campaign trail after Parliament closes
August 31, 2023 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBWith Parliament now at a close, MPs are heading around the country to make the case for their return next term. Labour and National will launch their respective election campaigns this weekend, officially kicking off the tussle for power. But first, they bid farewell to the 53rd Parliament. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
Damning report into NZ rugby released
August 31, 2023 19:26 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBA highly anticipated report into the state of New Zealand Rugby landed yesterday, and it makes for bad reading for the national game. The report finds a big overhaul is needed at the game's governing body to address stagnant participation rates, flailing professional competitions, and poor organisation and planning. Rugby commentator Scotty Stevenson spoke to Corin Dann.
Government announces Grocery Code of Conduct
August 31, 2023 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe Government has launched its Grocery Code of Conduct, saying it's calling time on the coercive behaviour of the big supermarket chains. The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Duncan Webb says the new rules will target abuses of power by the two main supermarket chains, Woolworths, formerly Countdown, and Foodstuffs, which runs the Pak n Save, New World and Four Square brands. The Code requires supermarkets to act in good faith with suppliers, to pay them on time, and bans retro...
'Huge relief' - Nelson homeowner on buyout deal
August 31, 2023 19:10 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBNelson homeowners who were red-stickered after the August floods last year are celebrating a multi-million dollar flood recovery deal which includes a buyout of their properties. The Government will contribute $6 million to property buyouts with the Nelson City Council contributing a similar amount, subject to council agreement. The floods forced up to 200 people from their homes, including Geoff Moffett and his wife whose home on the Tāhunanui Hills is too expensive to fix. Moffett spok...
Sports News for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBThe Tall Blacks hopes of qualifying for next year's Paris Olympics have taken a hit following a 108-100 loss to Mexico in last night's classification game at the basketball World Cup in Manila.
Sports News for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBThe Tall Blacks hopes of qualifying for next year's Paris Olympics have taken a hit following a 108-100 loss to Mexico in last night's classification game at the basketball World Cup in Manila.
Business News for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBBusiness news for 1 September 2023.
Man suspected of supplying substances to assist suicide
August 31, 2023 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBA Canadian man is suspected of supplying lethal substances to people who committed suicide - including some in New Zealand. Kenneth Law, 57, from Ontario, was arrested in May and is awaiting trial on charges of counselling or aiding suicide in relation to fourteen deaths in Canada. Detectives in Canada had identified more than a thousand packages linked to Law and his online companies, which had been shipped to more than forty countries over a two-year period and may have contained the l...
Glenorchy locals look to protect community from quake risks
August 31, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBGlenorchy residents are grappling with how to protect their community from floods and earthquakes. They've recently learnt their Otago town on the shores of Lake Wakatipu is at risk from liquefaction in a quake and have been holding public meetings to find out what they can do. Tess Brunton reports.
Nelson to receive $12 million flood recovery package
August 31, 2023 18:43 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBThe Government has committed $12.3 million towards a flood recovery package for Nelson. The deal will see the Nelson City Council contribute a similar amount, subject to council agreement. The Nelson floods were the worst in the region's history, bringing down slips and forcing up to 200 people from their homes. The package is similar to others in storm-ravaged areas of the North Island, with money to buyout about 14 properties which can't be fixed, as well as funds to remediate16 slips ...
Early Sports Chat for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with us is Joe Porter,
Morning Rural News for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 18:34 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
House prices could rise under National says CoreLogic
August 31, 2023 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBCoreLogic says house prices could be set to rise again if National gets elected. Their latest property figures show house prices are flattening, with prices dropping just 0.2 percent in August. But Chief Property Economist, Kelvin Davidson says there could be a surge in demand from investors if National is able to implement its housing policies. Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Business News for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
More flights between NZ and India on the cards
August 31, 2023 18:12 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBA memorandum of understanding has been agreed between New Zealand and India to boost air traffic between the two countries. The new rules include traffic rights between New Zealand and six key Indian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata, with fresh destinations in New Zealand including Wellington and Christchurch, as well as Auckland. Other rules cover codeshare arrangements between New Zealand and New Delhi, with the memorandum also including a ...
Sports News for 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 18:05 - 1 minute - 1020 KBThe Tall Blacks were beaten 108-100 by Mexico in their first World Cup Classification game, denting their chances of qualifying for next year's Paris Olympics.
Top Stories for Friday 1 September 2023
August 31, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIt's Ramere, Friday September the 1st Today on RNZ National... Red stickered Nelson homeowners are to get a multi million dollar payout. At least seventy-four people, including thirteen children, have died in a housing block fire in Johannesburg Also... Some general practice doctors are considering strike action saying they are at breaking point A report into New Zealand Rugby fcalls for a huge overhaul of the organisation. The Top 5 finalists for this year's APRA Silver Scroll are annou...
Brightest blue moon of 2023 to light up skies
August 30, 2023 20:58 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBOur skies will be lit up by a super blue moon Thursday night, set to be the biggest and brightest of any in 2023. While blue moons and super moons are relatively common, the two coinciding is not. This will be the first in fourteen years. Stardome astronomy educator Josh Aoraki spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Auckland's wet weather reignites wetland talk for suburban park
August 30, 2023 20:52 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBWet weather and severe flooding in Auckland has reignited discussion about a wetland in a popular suburban park. The wetland had been consulted on in 2015 and turned down, but now with a bit of water under the bridge, it could be back on the table. Katie Fitzgerald reports.
Fog blankets Auckland
August 30, 2023 20:50 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBThere's intense fog blanketing Auckland city right now, causing major disruption on land, sea and air. Motorways are even more heavily congested than usual, eleven regional flights out of Auckland Airport have been cancelled and ferry services have been delayed. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.
Understanding how hate speech becomes acts of terror
August 30, 2023 20:44 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBEmotional language, repetition and a sense of shared values are some of the ways people find common ground in conversation. They are also methods used by two of the world's most infamous terrorists - Osama bin Laden and the Christchurch mosque gunman - to incite extremist violence. Charles Darwin University's expert in forensic linguistics, Dr Awni Etaywe says examining their writings can help authorities identify other potential terrorist threats. Etaywe spoke to Corin Dann.
National to give landlords a tax break under policy
August 30, 2023 20:36 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBThe National Party is planning to give landlords a tax break by restoring interest deductibility for rental properties. Labour scrapped interest deductibility for all rental properties except new builds in 2021, in an effort to boost housing supply. National says that initiative has caused rents to rise and is confident these changes will put downward pressure on rents. Renters United president Geordie Rogers and New Zealand Property Investors Federation president Sue Harrison spoke to C...
Market Update for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 20:28 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBBusiness update for 31 August 2023.
NZ's only long Covid clinic to shut
August 30, 2023 20:26 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBThe only publicly funded Long Covid clinic in the country will shut up shop after a short, five-month run. A patient of the Christchurch-based pilot clinic since it opened in May says it has helped her make huge strides in recovery. But with the clinic closing at the end of September, she has been discharged and is worried that will be the end of her progress. Jemima Huston reports.
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida
August 30, 2023 20:21 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBAt least two people have died after Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida as a category three storm overnight. Power has been knocked out, homes inundated and bridges closed by the biggest storm in the region for more than a century. The storm has since been downgraded to a category one, the hurricane's path continues across Florida and is expected to strike Georgia and South Carolina. US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
National Party targets the centre with tax plan
August 30, 2023 20:09 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe National Party has set New Zealand's 'squeezed middle' firmly in its sights with its new tax plan. People with children on an average income of $120,000 would pocket an extra $125 dollars a week, thanks to new taxes and cuts to public spending. Deputy leader and Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says it's for kiwis who work hard for a living and have struggled to get ahead under Labour. Willis spoke to Corin Dann.