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Midwifery council pleased with workforce focus
July 04, 2023 20:48 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBThe Midwifery Council is pleased the Government is putting a strong focus on the midwifery workforce in its plan to plug shortages in the health sector. Te Whatu Ora estimates New Zealand is short by more than 1000 midwives and another 250 midwives would be needed to make up shortfalls out to 2033. Midwifery Council co-chair Kerry Adams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Waka Kotahi revokes close to 700 warrants
July 04, 2023 20:44 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBClose to 700 vehicles in Auckland could be on the road illegally after an investigation found that a repair shop has been issuing warrants of fitness not done by a certified inspector. Waka Kotahi has revoked 677 warrants done by Newmarket Auto Repairs over the last 10 months and notified the Motor Trade Association. The garage has no mechanics who are certified inspectors. Rayssa Almeida has more.
3000 Palestinians have fled homes
July 04, 2023 20:40 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBPalestinian officials say about 3000 people have fled their homes in the Jenin refugee camp since Israel launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank. Eleven people have been killed and at least 120 injured. Four of the dead were less than eighteen years old. BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams spoke to Corin Dann.
Market Update for 7 July 2023
July 04, 2023 20:33 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBBusiness update for 7 July 2023.
Health workforce mostly positive about plan
July 04, 2023 20:27 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBThe health workforce has been mostly positive about the Government's six-point plan to increase its staffing numbers. But there is scant information on how long it will take to roll out or when it begins. Te Whatu Ora data shows a need to recruit or train another 1600 health professionals a year to maintain current staffing levels relative to population growth. Māori Health Authority chief clinical officer allied health Carlton Irving spoke to Corin Dann.
Climate change a contributor to the hottest day ever recorded
July 04, 2023 20:22 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBMonday July the 3rd was the hottest day ever recorded globally. The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius, exceeding the previous record of 16.92, which was set in August 2016. This comes as the southern United States, parts of China and North Africa are all suffering under intense heat. The high temperatures align with scientists' expectations from climate change and an emerging El Niño pattern. NIWA principal scientist Chris Brandolino spoke to Corin Dann
New way to teach science in schools proposed
July 04, 2023 20:15 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBAdvance copies of the draft school science curriculum have shocked teachers and left its writers defending their push for change. The proposal takes science out of the abstract and teaches through meaningful context. University of Waikato senior research fellow Cathy Buntting spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Draft school science curriculum 'shocking'
July 04, 2023 20:10 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBAdvance copies of the draft school science curriculum contain no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and biology, leaving some to ask 'where is the science?' Instead subjects will be taught through four contexts - the earth system, biodiversity, food, energy and water, and infectious diseases. Doug Walker, President of the Association of Science Educators, was shocked when he saw the 'fast draft'. Walker spoke to Corin Dann.
New mixed waste site for cyclone waste
July 04, 2023 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBWith 12,000 tonnes of waste filling up Hawke's Bay's Omarunui landfill after the cyclone, councils, contractors and private companies are working together to find new ways of recycling silt-ridden materials. Before Gabrielle hit the landfill was due to be full in four years' time, but that's now just 18 months away. Crews are breaking the back of the problem at a new mixed waste site that opened last week. Here's our reporter, Laurten Crimp.
National promises 'tougher sentences'
July 04, 2023 19:45 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB'We can't and won't arrest ourselves out of a 'gang problem' ", that's according to a new report done by the Prime Minister's chief science advisor. But National Party Leader Christopher Luxon has promised 'tougher sentences' on offending gang members. Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Numbers put on health sector staff shortages
July 04, 2023 19:35 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBA Government strategy to reinforce and boost the health workforce has come without a timeline, or an immediate action plan. Te Whata Ora says right now we are short close to 5000 nurses, 1700 doctors ,and just over 1000 midwives. By 2033 that is expected to grow to needing 13,000 more nurses and more than 5000 more doctors. Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Four staff stood down from youth justice unit
July 04, 2023 19:24 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBFour staff at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice unit have been stood down after a video emerged of two teenage boys attacking another and being egged on by fellow residents. It happened at the same Auckland facility, Korowai Manaaki, where five youths were on the roof at the weekend causing significant damage. Oranga Tamariki says the fight happened in mid-June and police are investigating. Deputy chief executive Tusha Penny spoke to Corin Dann.
Dame Juliet Gerrard on gangs
July 04, 2023 19:16 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBThe Prime Minister's chief science advisor has warned the country can't arrest its way out of the gang problem. Dame Juliet Gerrard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Can't arrest way out of gang problem
July 04, 2023 19:13 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBThe Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor has warned the country can't arrest its way out of the gang problem. Dame Juliet Gerrard has quietly released a report on gangs that was requested last year by the former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. But doubt has already been cast over whether it will prompt change. Here's our political reporter, Katie Scotcher.
Science curriculum provides shock
July 04, 2023 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBAdvance draft copies of the new science curriculum for schools have shocked some science teachers. The so-called fast draft contains no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and biology. Teachers say that is alarming. But one of the document's authors says it is time to change the way science is taught. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Sports News for 5 July 2023
July 04, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 992 KBNew Zealand cyclist Niamh Fisher Black has improved to 10th overall after finishing third on the fifth stage of the women's Giro d'Italia.
Sports News for 5 July 2023
July 04, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 992 KBNew Zealand cyclist Niamh Fisher Black has improved to 10th overall after finishing third on the fifth stage of the women's Giro d'Italia.
Business News for 7 July 2023
July 04, 2023 18:54 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBBusiness news for 5 July 2023.
Six-point strategy to plug shortfall of doctors
July 04, 2023 18:42 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBThe Health Minister has announced a six-point strategy to recruit more nurses and doctors as well as other medical professionals. It's been estimated 8000 more nurses and 3400 more doctors will be needed by 2033. Every year 1600 health professionals will need to be recruited. Resident Doctors' Association and APEX Union national secretary Deborah Powell spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 7 July 2023
July 04, 2023 18:35 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.
Morning Rural News for 7 July 2023
July 04, 2023 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 5 July 2023
July 04, 2023 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
June sees 23,000 new cars registered
July 04, 2023 18:17 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBMore than 23,000 new vehicles were registered in June, just before changes to the clean car discount scheme came into effect. That's 10,000 up on May, and nearly double the amount of vehicles sold a year ago. Motor Industry Association chief executive Aimee Wiley spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 5 July 2023
July 04, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 957 KBTop men's seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign with a straight sets win over French veteran Jeremy Chardy.
Top Stories for Wednesday 5 July 2023
July 04, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTop stories this morning - Major concerns about a new secondary school science curriculum that makes no mention of physics, chemistry or biology. The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor warns the country can't arrest its way out of the gang problem. Oranga Tamariki is back under fire following a video of two teenagers fighting at a youth justice facility Hawke's Bay councils and companies are looking at how they can recycle some of the 12,000 tonnes of cyclone waste. And we find out w...
Tesla hit record sales
July 03, 2023 20:56 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBTesla has hit a record number of car sales in the last quarter after cutting prices. It sold 466,000 vehicles, 83 percent more than the same period last year. The company lowered prices in markets including the US, UK and China to compete with rival manufacturers. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Waitomo glow worm caves: Tourist numbers reduced from damaged roads
July 03, 2023 20:53 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBTourism to Waitomo's glow-worm caves is quietly picking up but the area is struggling with the impact of extreme weather on the roads. Before the global pandemic, Waitomo hosted more tourists than any other part of the country. The damaged road network is slowing the recovery. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.
Subsidies end and new taxes take hold
July 03, 2023 20:47 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBThey say a week's a long time in politics. But perhaps this week is feeling longer than most for some punters as they get their wallets around various new taxes and the end of old subsidies. The fuel excise tax cut of 25 cents a litre was reintroduced this past weekend and the alcohol tax is also up. New Zealand Initiative's chief economist Eric Crampton spoke to Corin Dann.
Households falling behind on debt repayments
July 03, 2023 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBNew Zealand credit bureau Centrix says the number of households falling behind on debt repayments is at its highest level in four years. Centrix has found around around 426,000 households were in arrears in May, the highest since 2019. While the rate had fallen slightly in April, chief executive Keith McLaughlin says he's not surprised given the current economic climate. Keith McLaughlin spoke to Corin Dann.
Number of welfare calls to City Mission doubles
July 03, 2023 20:38 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBWith winter setting in there are concerns more people are being driven to live on the street. While there is no official data on the number of homeless in Auckland, more and more people are seeking refuge in bus stops, vehicles and cardboard shelters. Auckland City Mission says the number of welfare calls they receive has doubled since last year. Joanne Reid is the General Manager Māori at Auckland City Mission. Joanne Reid spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 4 July 2023
July 03, 2023 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBBusiness update for 4 July 2023.
'An absolute dumping': Ruapehu staff
July 03, 2023 20:29 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MB'An absolute dumping' That's how Ruapehu staff are describing the state of the mountain after a big snowfall at the mountain over the past two days. The skifields reopened over the weekend after narrowly avoiding closure. The cold start to the week has been good news for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. Chief executive Jono Dean spoke to Corin Dann.
Monitoring Oranga Tamariki big test of new office
July 03, 2023 20:24 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBThe head of the government agency that recently took over monitoring of Oranga Tamariki says the current time is a big test of his newly reconstituted office's capacity. The Independent Children's Monitor, which has a complementary role to that of the Children's Commissioner, has been around for a few years as a business unit within the Ministry of Social Development overseeing children in state care. Independent Children's Monitor's executive director Arran Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss...
Congestion charge hits speed bump
July 03, 2023 20:18 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThe government's plan to introduce a congestion charging scheme has hit a speed bump, with National not too keen on the idea. The scheme would see commuters pay a fee for driving in heavy-traffic areas at set peak times. Labour was hoping all political parties would be on-board before introducing a law. National's Simeon Brown wrote to former Transport Minister Michael Wood in late May, saying National is opposed to the bill. Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
High cost of living forcing people to live on streets
July 03, 2023 20:15 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBAuckland City Mission says the high cost of living is forcing people to live on the streets as winter sets in and temperatures plunge. More and more are huddled in flimsy cardboard shelters, seeking refuge at bus stops, or living in their vehicles. While there is no official data, the Mission believes hundreds are homeless in Tāmaki Makaurau. Rayssa Almeida has more.
ASB and Kiwibank hike home loan rates
July 03, 2023 20:11 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBJust when people thought mortgage rates were on the way down, ASB and Kiwibank have hiked up their home loan rates. With its 1-year fixed-term rate up 20 basis points to 7.25 percent, ASB now has the highest 1 year rate from a main bank since 2008. And Kiwibank has followed suit, lifting their 6-month, 2-year and 5-year rates by as much as 30 basis points. Bruce Patten from mortgage broker Loanmarket spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 4 July 2023
July 03, 2023 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBNew Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen isn't ruling out making a full time switch to NASCAR in the United States. The three time Australian Supercars champion won his debut Nascar event in Chicago yesterday, the first driver to achieve the feat in 60 years. England cricket coach Brendon McCullum has warned Australia his side's been galvanised by Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Duck makes home at Basin Reserve
July 03, 2023 19:56 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBA Wellington woman says she could have never predicted she'd make a sprawling catch to rein in one of the most famous names in New Zealand Cricket this week. A Muscovy duck named Sophie Devine was scooped up by concerned animal lovers, after she'd made herself at home in the capital's Basin Reserve cricket ground. Bill Hickman reports.
NZ driver makes history at NASCAR
July 03, 2023 19:53 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBNew Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen made history as the first NASCAR driver to win a debut race in 60 years. Speeding through a 2.2 mile course, van Gisbergen also became the first driver to win a NASCAR street race. Stephen McIvor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Eligibility for cataract surgeries streamlined
July 03, 2023 19:42 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBEligibility for cataract surgeries are being streamlined across the country. Under the old system, district health boards had different thresholds for who qualified. It means about 3500 more people will be allowed to get an operation. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says extra funding for the new patients can be used in two ways. Jesse Gale is a representative of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. Jesse Gale spoke to Corin Dann.
'Forgetting to pay is an honest mistake': Whanau
July 03, 2023 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBWellington mayor Tory Whanau has denied asking a waiter if he knew who she was. A Wellington restaurant manager says the mayor seemed 'tipsy' while at The Old Quarter restaurant and left without paying. Miss Whanau says forgetting to pay was an honest mistake, and was corrected the next morning. She strenuously denies any other accusations about her conduct. Former mayor of Wellington Kerry Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Massive police presence in France
July 03, 2023 19:34 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBIn France, crowds have gathered at rallies hosted by mayors in response to five nights of violent riots. Thousands of people have been arrested in the riots which erupted when a teenager was shot at a police traffic stop. President Emmanuel Macron has asked the interior ministry to keep a "massive" police presence on the streets in case more activity flares up. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann from Paris.
Wimbledon gets underway
July 03, 2023 19:26 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBWimbledon got underway overnight, the famous tennis grand slam on the lawns of south-west London. Novak Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite in the men's draw, with the Serbian looking for a record-extending 24th grand slam title, and eighth at Wimbledon. The tournament marks 40 years since New Zealand's Chris Lewis stunned the tennis world to make the Wimbledon final, eventually losing to John McEnroe. Chris Lewis spoke to Corin Dann.
Chinese migrant workers say they've been ripped off
July 03, 2023 19:17 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBThree Chinese migrant workers who were sacked within a month of each other by the same employer say they've been ripped off. They are among at least a hundred workers who are unemployed after paying thousands of dollars for their accredited employer work visas. Immigration New Zealand says it's had hundreds of complaints linked to the visa since September last year. Our reporter Lucy Xia has the story.
Counter protests gain traction in France
July 03, 2023 19:17 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBIn France, crowds have gathered at rallies hosted by mayors in response to five nights of violent riots. Thousands of people have been arrested in the riots which erupted when a teenager was shot at a police traffic stop. President Emmanuel Macron has asked the interior ministry to keep a "massive" police presence on the streets in case more activity flares up. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann from Paris.
Allan saga latest in line of ministerial problems
July 03, 2023 19:09 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBLabour MP Kiri Allan is on parliamentary leave again for a couple of weeks while her boss looks to tidy up the mess around her alleged treatment of staff and officials. The Allan saga is the latest in a line of ministerial problems and missteps that have seen a number of ministers quit their roles over issues of conduct. It's also overshadowed a popular announcement such as this week's news that thousands more patients will become eligible for cataract surgeries. Prime Minister Chris Hip...
Business News for 4 July 2023
July 03, 2023 18:55 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBBusiness news for 4 July 2023.
British PM weighs in on Ashes controversy
July 03, 2023 18:46 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBThe British Prime Minister is the latest to weigh in on the controversy at the Ashes, saying Australia didn't act in the spirit of the game. His comments relate to the controversial stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second test at Lord's. Australian cricket commentator Adam Collins spoke to Corin Dann.
More people to be eligible for cataract surgery
July 03, 2023 18:44 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBThe government is moving to scrap the so-called postcode lottery for surgery, beginning with cataract operations. Under the old system, district health boards had different thresholds for who qualified for surgery. It will open up eligibility for about 3500 more people. National MP Dr Shane Reti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Eye surgeons may not cope with demand
July 03, 2023 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBEye surgeons are warning they may not be able to cope with an increased demand for cataract operations now that more patients will qualify. The government is trying to remove the post code lottery for surgery and is starting with cataracts. Doctors want people to have fairer access but with the public health system under enormous pressure, ophthalmologist are worried they may fail to deliver. Jemima Huston reports.