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Bill Hammond artwork sells for $1.7 million
August 28, 2023 20:27 - 4 minutes - 4 MBWhile it didn't break records, one of late Christchurch artist Bill Hammond's most celebrated pieces went for a very rare price in the New Zealand art market. Melting Moments I, featuring the artist's signature bird-humans, was sold for over $1.7 million. It's the first piece of Bill Hammond's which has sold for over a million dollars. Art commentator curator and columnist Hamish Keith spoke to Corin Dann.
Bottom trawling could be banned in areas of Hauraki Gulf
August 28, 2023 20:24 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBBottom trawling could be banned in up to 89 percent of the Hauraki Gulf The government has released several options for trawl corridors, or limited zones where trawling can occur, with public feedback starting Wednesday. Hauraki mayor and co-chair of the Hauraki Gulf Forum Toby Adams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
All Black lock Scott Barrett escapes ban
August 28, 2023 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBThere's relief all round in the All Black Camp with All Blacks lock Scott Barrett free to play in their opening World Cup match against hosts France on Saturday week. An independent judiciary has decided that no further sanction was necessary following his sending off for a second yellow card during the All Blacks loss to South Africa at Twickenham. Rugby reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Corin Dann.
Too little, too late - Willis on spending cuts
August 28, 2023 20:09 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBToo little, too late. That's the view of the National Party at the government's plan to cut roughly $4 billion worth of spending over the next four years. That would be over and above a $4 billion cut to spending sought in the May Budget. National Party finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says the decision to cut spending is, "peak Labour", because the party is choosing to cut spending six weeks out from the election. Willis spoke to Corin Dann.
Pair of Takahē released in Wellington
August 28, 2023 19:56 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBA new pair of takahē have been released into Wellington's predator free wildlife sanctuary. Three-year-old female, Waitaa and six-year-old male Bendigo join two takahē already living in Zealandia, Te Mara a Tane, meaning there's now double the chance of visitors seeing the endangered birds. Reporter Jemima Huston was at the release.
Rotorua mayor asks for support after assaults in city
August 28, 2023 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBThe Mayor of Rotorua wants more police to be stationed in the city following by a spate of assaults of young people. A young girl was attacked at a bus stop yesterday afternoon, just days after a thirteen year old girl was also left bloodied and bruised in another assault. Mayor of Rotorua Tania Tapsell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Spanish Football Federation calls urgent meeting over Rubiales kiss
August 28, 2023 19:48 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBThe Spanish Football Federation has called an urgent meeting looking into the controversial kiss Luis Rubiales planted on Jenni Hermoso's lips at the Women's World Cup final. Prosecutors have launched an investigation to determine whether the federation chief's kiss was in fact sexual assault. So far 81 Spanish male and female football players have signed a letter indicating they will not play another game until he is removed from the board. Rubiales' mother has gone on a hunger strike b...
NZ at risk of deeper recession - IMF
August 28, 2023 19:42 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBThe country is at risk of falling into a deeper recession for longer according to the annual report from the International Monetary Fund. The report says the Reserve Bank's interest rate rises are still working their way through the economy, and tougher times could be ahead if inflation is not brought under control or government spending blows out. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann.
Residents still nervous after storm-damaged homes categorised
August 28, 2023 19:35 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBTwo Muriwai residents whose storm-damaged homes have been categorised are still feeling nervous. Caroline Bell-Booth's house has been put into category three. She is relieved to qualify for the buy-out scheme but is anxious to see if the council's valuation of her property will allow her to keep living in the community she loves. Melissa Dickenson is much more uncertain as her home has been classified as category two/three - meaning more investigation is required. She is holding out hope...
Singer takes aim at parliament with new song
August 28, 2023 19:28 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBWellington songwriter Darren Watson is taking aim at Parliament again with a new song released just in time for the upcoming election. The socially conscious bluesman's song 'Planet Key' was banned by the Electoral Commission in 2014. Bill Hickman reports.
Health workers in Auckland frightened by violent patients
August 28, 2023 19:25 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBThere are pleas for extra security staff at two Auckland hospitals. Frightened health workers at Waitemata and North Shore hospital say have called security hundreds of times because of violent and abusive patients and visitors. Internal documents obtained through the Official Information Act show panic buttons were pressed just over 300 times, and more than 500 calls were made to security via the internal emergency number over a seven-month period. Over a thousand non-emergency calls we...
Workplace deaths and injuries costs economy $4.4 billion
August 28, 2023 19:20 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWorkplace death and injuries are costing the economy $4.4 billion a year. There are, on average, 73 workplace fatalities a year in New Zealand, according to the inaugural report by the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum. That is double the number in Australia and equal to the UK in the 1980s. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Corin Dann.
Government told to cut 2 percent from baseline budgets
August 28, 2023 19:08 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBThe public sector has been told it must cut up to 2 percent from its baseline budgets over the next 4 years. The government is tightening its belt to making savings of around $4 billion in the public service. That's over and above the $4 billion of savings included in May's Budget. Public sector agencies have been told they must cut up to 2 percent, and spending on consultants will be trimmed by $165 million a year. Some areas are off limits, such as superannuation, benefits and KiwiSave...
Business News for 29 August 2023
August 28, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBBusiness news for 29 August 2023.
Government seeks feedback on Hauraki Gulf bottom trawling ban
August 28, 2023 18:50 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBThe Government is asking for feedback on a new plan to ban bottom trawling in up to 89 percent of the Hauraki Gulf. From Wednesday, the public will be able to respond to different options for trawl corridors, or limited zones where trawling can occur. The Gulf has been the subject of intensifying debate as protestors have called for a total ban. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
PSA hopes job losses aren't part of government cuts
August 28, 2023 18:43 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBThe Public Service Association is hopeful job cuts won't be on the cards to meet the government's edict for the public sector to cut up to 2 percent from their baseline budgets. The government is seeking to cut a further $4 billion from its budgets over the next four years, over and above $4 billion it asked agencies to save in May's Budget. The Union's national secretary, Duane Leo, says public sector chief executives should consult closely with workers on the ground to find the savings...
Early Sports Chat for 29 August 2023
August 28, 2023 18:33 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Tourism rides high on South Island's West Coast
August 28, 2023 18:21 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBTourism is riding high on the West Coast, with visitors and workers returning in droves. The region was hit hard during the pandemic, and it struggled to attract staff once the tourists did return. As the recovery kicks in, operators will meet on Thursday at a sold-out hui in Greymouth to share ideas, collaborate and prepare for the summer ahead. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.
Early Business News for 29 August 2023
August 28, 2023 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Muriwai homeowners still waiting for decision on storm-damaged homes
August 28, 2023 18:17 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBMany homeowners in the West Auckland suburb of Muriwai are still in the dark about what will happen to the storm-damaged properties. 24 homes have been classified as category three - qualifying for the buy-out scheme. But 41 need further investigation to determine whether engineering work could render them liveable. Residents in both categories are asking how much longer it'll take to before they can move on. Auckland council's Marc Ward spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
20,000 unable to return home due to Canadian wildfires
August 28, 2023 18:11 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MB20,000 Yellowknife residents are still unable to return home due to the Canadian wildfires. So far the country's worst wildfire season on record has torn through 37 million acres across the country. Despite the scale of the fires, CBC reporter Sam Wat says the situation in British Colombia is improving. Wat spoke to Corin Dann.
New Len Lye sculpture unveiled in New Plymouth
August 27, 2023 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth has unveiled a new work from the acclaimed New Zealand kinetic sculptor and film-maker. Storm comprises three pieces - two never before seen in this country - and has only ever been exhibited once before in New York during the 1960s. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along for a sneak preview.
Artwork by Bill Hammond expected to be one of the most expensive ever sold in New Zealand
August 27, 2023 20:48 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBThe director of auction house Webb's says he expects a painting from late Christchurch artist Bill Hammond to become one of the most expensive paintings ever sold in New Zealand. Melting Moments I will be sold in Auckland tonight for between $1.5 million and $2.5 million dollars. Webb's director of art, Charles Ninow, says it's one of the most significant pieces to come up for sale in a long time. Ninow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Waikato schools run own attendance services to uncover truancy
August 27, 2023 20:43 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBA group of schools in Waikato have opted to run their own attendance services to uncover the main drivers of truancy and encourage students to get back to school. Newly released reports from contractors monitoring attendance show covid, distrust of the government and increased mental illness were the main factors in last year's poor attendance rates. Berkley Normal Middle School principal Nathan Leith spoke to Corin Dann.
World Cup warm up matches provide shock results
August 27, 2023 20:38 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBThe All Blacks suffered a humiliating, record-breaking defeat at the hands of the Springboks on Saturday morning. 35-7 was the size of the drubbing the South Africans dished out on the eve of the Rugby World Cup in France. At the same time, Fiji beat England over the weekend, and Samoa almost tipped up world number 1 Ireland. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter is heading to France for the business end of the tournament, but on this form he might not see much of the All Blacks. Porter spoke to...
Market Update for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBBusiness update for 28 August 2023.
WorkSafe making cuts in face of multi-million-dollar deficit
August 27, 2023 20:27 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBWorkSafe, which is already under fire already for not doing enough to keep workers safe, is cutting back on what it does to save money. Its chief executive met with senior staff last week to discuss ways to manage its costs with the regulator facing a multi-million-dollar deficit. His pledge is no inspectors and investigators would be cut - but the sinking lid has already put three top investigative jobs, unfilled ones, on pause. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour would work with Te Pāti Māori to form government
August 27, 2023 20:21 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBLabour's leader Chris Hipkins says this election offers voters a choice of unity and progress; or fear, cuts and chaos. In a fierce attack speech yesterday, Mr Hipkins accused the right bloc of being divisive and chaotic, ruling out working with National, ACT, and New Zealand First. But he says Labour could work with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
We ruled Labour out 18 months ago: Winston Peters
August 27, 2023 20:10 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBLabour's leader Chris Hipkins says this election offers voters a choice of unity and progress, or fear, cuts and chaos. In a fierce attack speech yesterday, Mr Hipkins accused the right bloc of being divisive and chaotic, ruling out working with National, ACT, and New Zealand First. Chris Hipkins says Labour would not work with New Zealand First, a party he says is more interested in toilets than the issues that matter most to New Zealanders. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealander Liam Lawson makes F1 debut
August 27, 2023 19:52 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBNew Zealand's Liam Lawson made his Formula 1 debut at the Dutch Grand Prix overnight, overcoming a rear start and wet conditions to place 13th. He was a late call up to race for Alpha Tauri after Australian fan favourite Daniel Ricciardo broke his hand during the second practice session on Saturday morning. This makes Lawson the 10th New Zealander to race in Formula 1, joining greats like Bruce McLaren, former World Champion Denny Hulme, and Chris Amon. Lawson has been racing in Japan in...
Dickason case puts spotlight on maternal mental health
August 27, 2023 19:49 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBA psychiatrist with decades of experience treating perinatal depression and anxiety says the adversarial legal system is not well equipped to deal with cases involving mental illness. Those working in the sector say the murder trial of Lauren Dickason for killing her daughters, six-year-old Liané and her two-year-old twins Maya and Karla, has put a spotlight on maternal mental health. Ruth Hill reports.
Corrections hits back after police report detailing problems with electronic bail
August 27, 2023 19:39 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBThe Corrections department has hit back at a leaked internal police report which claims the public is at risk because authorities cannot keep track of the growing number of people on electronically monitored bail. The New Zealand Herald yesterday released details of the report, EM Bail - "Foiling" and Monitoring Limitations, which claims people are wrapping their bail bracelets in foil to avoid detection, before going on to commit crimes, including ram raids. It discusses the surging num...
Report highlights reasons for high truancy figures
August 27, 2023 19:25 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBInternal reports show Covid, distrust of the government and increased mental illness contributed to last year's terrible truancy figures. The Education Ministry initially refused to provide the reports from organisations it contracts to provide attendance services but relented after RNZ complained to the Ombudsman. The reports show what the services were facing when unjustified absences nudged six percent in term two 2022 and the number of truancy cases jumped 40 percent to reach nearly ...
All Blacks suffer heavy loss against Springboks
August 27, 2023 19:18 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBAlarm bells are ringing across the country after one of the worst All Blacks performances of all time. Playing the Springboks in their last World Cup warmup at Twickenham in London, the All Blacks were trounced 35-7. They looked utterly hapless throughout the match, and it was only a consolation try to Cam Roigard which saved New Zealand from being blanked. Jamie Wall was at Twickenham for the match. Wall spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour won't work with NZ First after the election
August 27, 2023 19:13 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBLabour has ruled out working with New Zealand First after the election. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is describing the party as a force for instability and chaos. Political editor jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Hipkins labels National, ACT and NZ First a 'coalition of fear'
August 27, 2023 19:09 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBLabour's leader Chris Hipkins is painting National, ACT and New Zealand First as a "coalition of fear". In a speech yesterday, Hipkins ruled out working with those parties, saying they would deliver "cuts, chaos and confusion". But he did say Labour would work with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori in Government. Labour's campaign chair Megan Woods spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1020 KBDame Lisa Carrington won the K1 500 final to claim her 15th Canoe Sprint World Championship title on the final day of competition in Germany.
Sports News for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1020 KBDame Lisa Carrington won the K1 500 final to claim her 15th Canoe Sprint World Championship title on the final day of competition in Germany.
Business News for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBBusiness news for 28 August 2023.
NZers ability to get new medicine lags according to patient advocate group
August 27, 2023 18:51 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBPatient Advocate organisation My Life Matters says New Zealanders' ability to get new and breakthrough medicines lags behind other OECD countries and this morning it's holding a protest and campaign launch in downtown Auckland. Reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to Corin Dann.
Green Party place emphasis on low-emission transport options
August 27, 2023 18:47 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBThe Green Party is focusing on low-emission transport, resilient urban planning, and access to nature in its new "Climate-safe Communities" policy. Key proposals include building light rail in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and using new resource management legislation to ensure communities can withstand flooding and other extreme weather events. Green Party co-leader James Shaw spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour rules out NZ First partnership
August 27, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBLabour Leader Chris Hipkins has unleashed a fierce attack against the opposition, accusing the right bloc of being divisive and chaotic. He's also confirmed which parties Labour could and couldn't work with after the election. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.
Early Sports Chat for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 18:41 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 18:24 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Fiji make history with victory over England
August 27, 2023 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBThe Pacific Island rugby teams are putting their northern hemisphere opponents through their paces. Fiji made history by beating England 30-22 at Twickenham over the weekend. Meanwhile, Samoa narrowly lost to Ireland over the weekend but not without a nail-biting fight that had Ireland sweating. The Guardian's Rugby union correspondent Robert Kitson spoke to Corin Dann.
FIFA suspends Spain's football head after kiss
August 27, 2023 18:16 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBFIFA has suspended Spain's Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales for 90 days for kissing team member Jenni Hermoso on the lips during victory celebrations after their World Cup victory in Sydney. Spanish Football editor Ruairidh Barlow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBDame Lisa Carrington has won her 15th Canoe Sprint World Championship title with victory in the K1 200 on the final day of competition in Germany.
Top Stories for Monday 28 August 2023
August 27, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTop stories for 28 August 2023 - Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out working with New Zealand First, describing them, National and ACT a "coalition of fear". Alarm bells are ringing after the All Blacks suffered their biggest ever loss, just two weeks out from the Rugby World Cup. Russian authorities confirm Wagner military group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was one of those killed in a plane crash near Moscow
Iconic and empty
July 04, 2023 20:52 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBWaitomo Hotel. Chateau Tongariro. Rotorua Museum and the Blue Baths. Across central New Zealand many iconic historic buildings are sitting empty while their owners, both private and public, grapple with the complex issues around maintaining them. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.