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Auckland Port workers set to receive bonus
August 30, 2023 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBAuckland port workers are getting a $1,100 bonus, for their part in the company's $40 million profit. More than 430 union workers will be receiving the full bonus; while part time workers, and those who've only been employed for half the year, will get less. The port is also returning a $30 million dividend to the Auckland Council. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Union believes National's fiscal plan will hurt the most vulnerable
August 30, 2023 19:47 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBThe union representing public servants believes National's fiscal plan will hurt the country's most vulnerable by cutting the services they rely on. It includes $9 billion of tax bracket adjustments, as well as boosts to Working for Families, the Independent Earner Tax Credit, and the previously announced FamilyBoost. To balance the books, National would scrap the 20-hours' free early childhood education for two-year-olds, cut public transport subsidies, and divert $2.3 billion from the ...
Website aimed at immigrants accused of being deceitful
August 30, 2023 19:44 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBA website aimed at immigrants, heavy on te reo and pushing a message of unity is being accused of being deceitful and divisive. The 'We Belong' website's stated purpose is "whiria te tāngata" meaning weave the people together. But text added to the site in past weeks has revealed it's the work of lobby group Hobson's Pledge. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock has more.
Danger of wildfires on the rise
August 30, 2023 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBThe danger of wildfires is on the rise with forecasts of a hotter, drier, windier summer. Fire and Emergency says the wildfire season could kick-off earlier this year, and people should prepare their properties sooner rather than later. Tess Brunton reports.
Restore Passenger Rail protest closes highway
August 30, 2023 19:31 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBThere are lane closures in place on State Highway 1 southbound in Wellington near Bolton Street due to a Restore Passenger Rail protest. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
No sign of extra police in Rotorua after mayor's pleas
August 30, 2023 19:27 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBThere's no sign of extra police being sent to Rotorua despite the city's mayor's desperate pleas for help following brutal attacks on two teenage girls in the central city. The beatings happened within days of each other outside the city's library while the teenagers were waiting for a bus. The Police Minister has promised more officers, but the Mayor Tania Tapsell says she's not confident that's going to happen - In the mean time she's announced a new community safety hub. Jordan Dunn r...
Real Estate boss on National's plan to fund tax cuts through levy on foreign buyers
August 30, 2023 19:21 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBThe National Party plans to fund a large chunk of its newly announced tax plan through a levy on foreign buyers. Offshore purchase of houses worth more than $2 million would have a 15 percent tax added, which National says could raise up to $740 million dollars a year. There's been a ban on foreign buyers since 2018, put in place by the Labour Party to cool the housing market. Barfoot & Thompson managing director Peter Thompson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
National makes big play for centre vote in tax plan for 'squeezed middle'
August 30, 2023 19:09 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBThe National Party has made a big play for the centre vote with a tax plan specifically designed for middle income earners. Its 'Back Pocket Boost' promises extra income for working families, made possible by new taxes and cuts to public spending. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Sports News for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBThe Black Caps have set England a target of under 140 runs to win the opening T20 in Durham. Put in to bat, New Zealand posted 139 for 9 from their 20 overs with Glenn Phillips top scoring with 41. In reply, England were a short time ago 9 for 1.
Sports News for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBThe Black Caps have set England a target of under 140 runs to win the opening T20 in Durham. Put in to bat, New Zealand posted 139 for 9 from their 20 overs with Glenn Phillips top scoring with 41. In reply, England were a short time ago 9 for 1.
Business News for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBBusiness news for 31 August 2023
Government announces new response system for people in mental distress
August 30, 2023 18:50 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBThe Mental Health Foundation says people experiencing extreme mental distress will be better served by a new response system to be rolled out over the next five years. Under the scheme co-response teams will respond to 111 calls, and they'll be comprised of mental health support workers, paramedics and police where necessary. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Green Party 'incensed' at National's climate dividend
August 30, 2023 18:45 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBGreen Party co-leader James Shaw is "incensed" that the National Party wants to divert $2.3 billion allocated to climate change. National has proposed a "climate dividend" - which they say would return taxes paid by climate polluters through the Emissions Trading Scheme to Kiwi families. But the policy's full costing shows this money would return to the government to help fund tax cuts. James Shaw spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 18:40 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 18:26 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Morning Rural News for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 18:26 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Secondary School skateboarding champs kick-off
August 30, 2023 18:23 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe National Secondary School Skateboarding Championships are kicking off Thursday in Tāmaki Makaurau. Held at SonSk8 park as part of the Auckland School Tournament week, it's the first time the event has welcomed kids from around Aotearoa to compete. Symone Tafuna'i reports.
Early Business News for 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Universities given deadline to eliminate disparities
August 30, 2023 18:16 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBSome universities are reluctant to set deadlines for eliminating long-standing disparities for Māori and Pacific students. The Tertiary Education Commission now requires target dates for reaching parity. It has been trying for more than a decade to stop Māori and Pacific students failing courses and dropping out at higher rates than other students. RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Top Stories for Thursday 31 August 2023
August 30, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTop stories for 31 August 2023 The National Party makes a big play for the centre vote with its tax plan for middle income earners. There's no sign of extra police being sent to Rotorua despite pleas from the mayor for help after two teenagers were attacked in the central city. The danger of wildfires this summer is on the rise.
Thousands of endangered bats found in Fiji
August 29, 2023 20:57 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBAustralian researchers have found thousands of endangered bats roosting in a cave on a remote Fijian island. Experts previously believed the bats' population was only in the hundreds. Siteri Tikoca is a PhD candidate and took part in the expedition and spoke with Corin Dann.
What price pastry? Shock at $14.50 Greytown sausage roll
August 29, 2023 20:49 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBThe cost of living crisis affects everyone - even lovers of the sausage roll are not immune to the rising cost of their favourite petrol station warmer treat. But how much are you prepared to pay? When New Zealander John Bredican returned from overseas he was shocked to see soaring prices of sausage rolls around Aotearoa. He talked to Nathan Rarere about his findings.
How do Botany electorate residents feel about Christopher Luxon
August 29, 2023 20:43 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBNational party leader Christopher Luxon was forced to move his media stand-up on Monday after it was hijacked by a heckler. Luxon was in Pakuranga with local MP Simeon Brown when he was interrupted by Vision New Zealand candidate Karl Mokaraka. Mokaraka accused him of not visiting Otara - a south Auckland suburb that forms part of his Botany electorate- something Luxon denied. So what do people in the Botany electorate think? How often do they see not only Luxon but any of their local ca...
Te Pati Maori co-leader suspended from Parliament
August 29, 2023 20:37 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBA law expert says there was no surprise in yesterday's suspension of a Te Pati Maori co-leader from the House for twenty-four hours. Graeme Edgeler says the Speaker in Parliament was right to suspend Rawiri Waititi in response to comments that may have breached court suppression orders. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 30 August 2023
August 29, 2023 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBBusiness update for 30 August 2023
Group vows to fight proposed Tarras airport
August 29, 2023 20:24 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBA group opposed to a proposed airport at Tarras says it's gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. Christchurch Airport has unveiled more detail for its controversial proposal to build an airport in the small Central Otago settlement. The preferred runway alignment will have flights departing over Cromwell or through the Lindis Valley and be able to take flights to and from Australia, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia. Sustainable Tarras spokesperson Duncan Kenderdine s...
Tool to help house buyers assess hazard risks
August 29, 2023 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBA new tool can help house hunters assess natural hazard risks before buying. The online Earthquake Commission portal identifies risks, information about insurance for natural hazards, and a map which reveals previously settled EQC claims. And it encourages buyers to ask questions about whether any damage to a property has been properly repaired. EQC's chief resilience and research officer Jo Horrocks.
Union on Tertiary Education Commission Te Pukenga briefing
August 29, 2023 20:17 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBA Tertiary Education Commission briefing shows it believes Te Pukenga's plans to cut 400 jobs does not go far enough. Tertiary Education Union president Julie Douglas says the report is a disgrace. She says the commission has overstepped the mark and is wrong to suggest that education must be 'profitable'. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Migrant representative on people turned away at border
August 29, 2023 20:09 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBImmigration New Zealand is turning away migrants who have visas tied to employers under investigation. Ten people have been stopped at the border in the last two weeks, while almost 193 others have been told not to leave home. It comes as the government investigates more than 170 complaints against accredited employers. Mandeep Singh Bela is the president of Union Network of Migrants NZ. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
National Party tax plan would dish out between $20 to $250 per fortnight
August 29, 2023 19:44 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe National Party will unveil its tax policy today, promising to provide targeted relief for middle New Zealand. The party has released some detail about how much households could expect - for example an average income household with kids could receive up to $250 extra per fortnight under their tax plan. National won't yet explain how it will pay for what it's calling a back pocket boost, other than saying there will be four new revenue streams. Does that mean new taxes, or has the part...
More than 300 build to rent homes coming to Ellerslie
August 29, 2023 19:40 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBMore than 300 build-to-rent homes are set to be built next to Ellerslie Racecourse after a KiwiSaver provider bought the land. Simplicity is now the owner of a 1.4-hectare block of land in Remuera. Managing director Sam Stubbs says it's the type of project KiwiSaver funds should be investing in. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Hurricane Idalia could strengthen before landfall
August 29, 2023 19:35 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBA category one hurricane could gather more strength before it makes landfall in Florida tomorrow, meteorologists believe. Hurricane Idalia may be the first major hurricane in almost 200 years to track into Apalachee Bay, according to the National Hurricane Center. The National Guard is on call and evacuations are underway as the storm could deliver a devastating blow to parts of Florida's Gulf Coast. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann.
TEC briefing says Te Pukenga job cut plans not enourgh
August 29, 2023 19:23 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBA Tertiary Education Commission briefing shows it believes Te Pukenga's plans for 400 job losses do not go far enough. The June briefing to Education Minister Jan Tinetti shows the commission wants the institute to cut more staff from its unprofitable polytechnics. It also shows the commission is more worried about Te Pukenga's long-term plans for transforming the way it operates than about its current deficits. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has been reading the report.
Northland man sleeping in tool shed after house fire
August 29, 2023 19:19 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBAn 80-year-old Northland man is sleeping on a mattress on the floor of a cold shed without power or running water after his house burnt to the ground. Now, however, the community is starting to rally around him as he works out how to rebuild his life. Peter de Graaf reports.
Black Power family forced to live in Mongrel mob territory
August 29, 2023 19:15 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBA Hawkes Bay Black Power family has complained it was forced to live in Mongrel mob territory because of a shortage of temporary housing. The Black Power family of five lost its home when the Tutaekuri River burst its banks and after applying for help it was found a house by the Temporary Accommodation Service. But one thing that's not on the application form for a home, is gang affiliations. Kate Green has the story.
National Party set to reveal tax cut plan
August 29, 2023 19:12 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBThe National Party is set to reveal its plans to cut taxes and provide details on how it will pay for them on Wednesday morning. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Migrants turned away at airport
August 29, 2023 19:09 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBMigrants promised jobs with half a dozen companies that are now under investigation are being told not to come here and any who do arrive are being turned away at airports. Ten migrants have so far been stopped at the border. Almost 200 others from India and Bangladesh have been told not to leave home. Our reporter Lucy Xia has the story.
Business News for 30 August 2023
August 29, 2023 18:54 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBBusiness news for 30 August 2023
Tarras airport opponents vow to fight
August 29, 2023 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBA group opposed to an airport planned for Tarras says it's gearing up to fight the project all the way to the courts. Christchurch Airport yesterday unveiled more details of its controversial proposal to build an airport in the small Central Otago settlement. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown ash the story.
Councillor questions Te Huia targeting over red light breaches
August 29, 2023 18:43 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBIt's been revealed that Waka Kotahi knew of eight passenger trains running red lights last year, but only Te Huia was sanctioned In July Waka Kotahi said the particular circumstances of Te Huia's breaches meant the risk posed was different. Waikato Regional Council's Angela Strange is questioning that. Waka Kotahi was invited on the show this morning but declined to comment further. Strange spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 30 August 2023
August 29, 2023 18:37 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 30 August 2023
August 29, 2023 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 30 August 2023
August 29, 2023 18:24 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Govt turning some migrants away at the border
August 29, 2023 18:16 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBThe government has started turning migrants away at the border when they have visas tied to dodgy employers. Ten people have been stopped at the New Zealand border in the last two weeks, while 193 others have been told not to travel to Aotearoa. It comes after several reports of migrants living in cramped conditions with little or none of the work promised by employers. Employment advocate May Moncur spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Ten new species discovered in Auckland
August 28, 2023 20:57 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBTen new species have been uncovered among a 'treasure trove' of fossils found under a wastewater plant in Auckland. A paper out Monday outlines the 266 different species in a mound of sand dug up from under the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2020. Researchers spent months sifting through the sand and found the world's oldest known flax snails and the spine of an extinct shark in the heap. Palaeontologist Bruce Hayward spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NIWA map aquifer under Wellington Harbour
August 28, 2023 20:53 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBNIWA scientists hope the work they've done to map the Waiwhetu Aquifer under Wellington harbour will help scientists around the world to find new sources of drinking water. Instead of resorting to expensive drilling they utilised novel methods to record video footage and acoustic soundings of freshwater flowing out of various pockmarks in Wellington Harbour. They found several hundred freshwater sources, the largest of which are over 100m across. Project designer Joshu Mountjoy says the ...
Kaitāia airport to stay open
August 28, 2023 20:46 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBThe country's northernmost airport appears to have been saved from closing after a local iwi negotiated a deal to buy the land and keep planes flying to Kaitāia for at least the next 35 years. The news is a relief to the Kaitāia community, who see the airport as a lifeline when their roads are closed by slips and floods. Peter de Graaf reports.
Workplace safety in NZ a concern
August 28, 2023 20:40 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBThe Health and Safety Forum's inaugural 'State of a Thriving Nation' report paints a concerning picture of workplace safety in New Zealand. The Forum's CEO Francois Barton says it's not all doom and gloom. The figures may not be great, but he sees signs pointing to improvement. Barton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Job ads down 26 percent compared to last year
August 28, 2023 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBThe number of job ads are down 26 percent compared to last year, according to the latest SEEK employment report. At the same time demand for jobs on offer is at the highest level on record. Applications per job ad increased by 11 percent in the last month alone. SEEK NZ's country manager Rob Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 29 August 2023
August 28, 2023 20:28 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBBusiness update for 29th August 2023.