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Health data six months "out of date"
June 07, 2023 19:36 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBPublicly-available health data on wait times for emergency departments, operations and cancer treatment are now six months out of date, since Te Whatu Ora was forced to pull inaccurate figures from its website. That's caused disquiet among some clinicians and patient groups, who are wondering what's going on. Ruth Hill reports.
Prince Harry in court for a third day
June 07, 2023 19:27 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBPrince Harry gave evidence for second a day against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over what he alleges was phone hacking "on an industrial scale". As he finished at the High Court he seemed choked-up and said it had been "a lot." MGN denies it used illegal methods to gather stories on the prince. Our correspondent John Bevir spoke to Corin Dann from London.
'Totally inexplainable' - National's Goldsmith wants further action on Wood
June 07, 2023 19:25 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBThe Prime Minister is standing by his decision to not to take any further action against Michael Wood, or start up an independent investigation. National and ACT want the minister sacked, saying there are serious conflict of interest breaches over his Auckland Airport shareholding. Michael Wood was stood down from his position as Transport Minister on Tuesday. He has since said he regrets not selling his $13,000 worth of shares in Auckland airport. National's acting Auckland spokesperson...
Auckland local boards discuss budget contentions
June 07, 2023 19:16 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBAucklanders find out today if their mayor has enough votes to sell the council's two billion dollars worth of airport shares as part of the plan he says will help fix the city. Councillors will vote on the annual budget and have to plug a $325 million deficit. Auckland City's budget is set to be signed off today, with Mayor Wayne Brown pushing hard to get enough support to sell off the council's airport shares. He's proposed to fund local boards with $16 million of savings, in his budget...
Insurers accused of lowball cash offers to repair flood hit homes
June 07, 2023 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBBuilders are starting to see homeowners struggling with lowball cash offers from insurers that won't cover the cost of repairing flood damaged homes. Some Aucklanders have been offered tens of thousands of dollars less than what their own tradies have quoted. And they say some insurers are not readily providing their scope of work or assessment for homeowners to compare and negotiate. Amy Williams reports.
Sports News for 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBRory McIlroy has broken his silence on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger, saying he feels like a "sacrificial lamb" after turning down a reported $800 million to join the Saudi backed breakaway series.
Sports News for 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBRory McIlroy has broken his silence on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger, saying he feels like a "sacrificial lamb" after turning down a reported $800 million to join the Saudi backed breakaway series.
Business News for 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 18:57 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBBusiness news for 8 June 2023
NZ Post hike will hurt businesses and rural communities
June 07, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBAn group of businesses and community members are calling for the government to step in and curb increasing postal prices. New Zealand Post is increasing its prices for a number of services from July 1st. Sending a standard letters will rise 30c from $1.70 to $2. And business customers will notice a thirty percent increase when sending bulk mail. Action group spokesperson Maddison Burgess-Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Embattled Minister Michael Wood regrets not selling airport shares
June 07, 2023 18:42 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBThe National Party is questioning how the Prime Minister still has confidence in his under-fire minister Michael Wood. Mr Wood has been stood down as transport minister for failing to properly disclose and sell his shares in Auckland Airport. Mr Wood was told by the Cabinet Office to sell the stocks twelve times, yet it still hasn't happened. After a fiery question time at Parliament yesterday, Michael Wood fronted media, admitting he should have sold his shares sooner.
Early Sports Chat for 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 18:38 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 18:32 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Canterbury commuters feeling cruiseship squeeze
June 07, 2023 18:24 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBPublic bus services are struggling to keep up with the increased amount of people brought in on the ships in Canterbury. And the Regional Council says its ratepayers who are feeling the impact. Environment Canterbury Regional Council chair, Peter Scott, expects half a million dollars to be spent on bus services next season. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Business News for 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 18:20 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Bumper tourist seasons expected in Christchurch
June 07, 2023 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBTourism leaders in Ōtautahi Christchurch are predicting bumper winter and summer seasons, as the city re-establishes itself as a key travel destination. Data shows the number of international visitors is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, and people are staying longer and spending more. Jean Edwards reports.
Flood waters set to peak in Ukraine following dam burst
June 07, 2023 18:07 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBMore than 42,000 people have been affected by catastrophic flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Thousands have been evacuated from the Ukrainian-controlled part of the flood zone, while locals in Russian-controlled towns say aid volunteers were denied access as the waters rose. Ukraine expects flood waters to peak in the coming hours, and remain high for the next 10 days. Damian Rance from UNICEF spoke to Corin Dann.
Top Stories for Thursday 8 June 2023
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTop stories this morning... Flood affected Auckland homeowners say they're being offered lowball cash offers from their insurance companies. The supercity's budget is set to be signed off today, with Mayor Wayne Brown pushing hard to get enough support to sell the council's airport shares. The Prime Minister says he won't take further action against Michael Wood, despite opposition calls to sack him. Prince Harry finishes giving evidence in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers, and w...
Tech expert on Apple's new headset
June 06, 2023 20:56 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBWant to upgrade your reality - without the pesky effort that usually takes? Apple has unveiled a new mixed-reality headset - the Apple Vision pro - which should go on sale for about six thousand dollars early next year. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
Outward Bound seeks North Island expansion
June 06, 2023 20:53 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBOutdoor education Outward Bound is looking for land in the North Island for a second school. Acting chief executive, Simon Graney, says they're eyeing up the Coromandel peninsula - which should give them a good mix of bush and sea access. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Silver Ferns World Cup team announced today
June 06, 2023 20:49 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBDame Noeline Taurua announces the Silver Ferns team to contest the 2023 Netball World Cup today. The Silver Ferns will head to Cape Town in July to defend the title they won four years ago. Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann.
South Island ski season kicks off this week
June 06, 2023 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBSouth Island ski fields are celebrating a dump of snow that has set them up for the start of the season which kicks off this week. And the snow has also sparked a warning to adventurers heading into the backcountry, that the risk of avalanches is high. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.
The invisible carbon sink absorbing CO2 emissions
June 06, 2023 20:39 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBScientists have discovered that fungi which live on roots absorb roughly one-third of our planet's annual carbon emissions. Their report published in Current Biology looks at how mycorrhizal fungi, which grow on the root systems of at least 70% of all plants, convert the nutrients they feed on into carbon which stays buried. The researchers say this could be harnessed to help in the fight against climate change. Co-author and professor of plant-soil processes at the University of Sheffie...
Shelly Bay fire frightening for locals
June 06, 2023 20:37 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBBack now to the overnight fire in a building at Wellington's Shelly Bay. Roads around Wellington's Shelly Bay remain closed as firefighters damp down the fire. Nearby residents saw a spectacular blaze as fire broke out in the large warehouse about three o'clock this morning. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell has been speaking to locals.
Shelly Bay fire frightening for locals
June 06, 2023 20:37 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBBack now to the overnight fire in a building at Wellington's Shelly Bay. Roads around Wellington's Shelly Bay remain closed as firefighters damp down the fire. Nearby residents saw a spectacular blaze as fire broke out in the large warehouse about three o'clock this morning. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell has been speaking to locals.
Market Update for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 20:31 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBBusiness update for 7 June 2023
Kainga Ora neighbours fed up with lack of communication
June 06, 2023 20:27 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBWorried neighbours of planned state housing developments in Auckland and Christchurch want more say before councils give the nod. They say Kainga Ora is failing to be upfront with communities about plans it has for future social housing. But the agency says it needs to fast-track housing and only consults on its largest projects. Rayssa Almeida has been talking to some fed-up residents.
Primary teachers reach deal with government over pay
June 06, 2023 20:23 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBPrimary school teachers have voted to accept the latest Ministry of Education collective agreement offer. It puts an end to a lengthy negotiation campaign, which included the largest education strike in the country's history. Our Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 tickets kick off
June 06, 2023 20:19 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBMore tickets have been released for all 64 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 matches. The tournament kicks off on July 20 and already FIFA have announced that football fans from 150 countries across the globe will be cheering in the crowd. Earlier in the year FIFA's online booking system left kiwis struggling to get a hold of tickets, but that's said to be sorted now. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 CEO David Beeche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZ Special Olympics team heads to Berlin
June 06, 2023 20:16 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBA 39 strong New Zealand team leaves for the Special Olypmics World Games in Berlin today, where over 7000 athletes across 26 sports will compete across nine days of competition. Organisers lay claim to the Games being the third biggest multi-sport event in the world and started in 1968, for people with an intellectual disability. Sports editor Stephen Hewson reports.
Asthma group: vape rules not strong enough
June 06, 2023 20:10 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB'Cotton candy' and 'Strawberry jelly donut' flavoured vapes are too sweet for the government - who will put an end to the 'potentially enticing' brand names in August. New vape shops won't be able to open within 300 meters of a school or marae. And for a vape to be sold legally, it'll need to have removable or replaceable batteries. But Chief Executive of The Asthma & Respiratory Foundation, Letitia Harding, told Corin Dann the new rules don't go far enough.
Barbie film creates global shortage of pink paint
June 06, 2023 19:54 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBLife in plastic is fantastic - and also very pink. The upcoming Barbie movie has made international headlines by causing shortages of pink paint, wiping out one company's entire global supply. The editor in chief of Hollywood Internernational Filmmaker magazine, Sandro Monetti, spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.
National rolls out new plan for infrastructure
June 06, 2023 19:45 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBChristopher Luxon is accusing the government of destroying a pipeline of good infrastructure projects -- projects he says National will get back on track. The party is today announcing a five-point plan to eliminate what it calls the country's "infrastructure deficit". National says it will establish a fast-track consenting process based on the one used during Covid. Party leader Christopher Luxon spoke with Corin Dann.
More support needed to help neurodiverse children
June 06, 2023 19:41 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBGroups supporting children with conditions such as autism and dyslexia say a government action plan has failed to deliver. The Neurodiversity in Education Coalition says the plan began in 2019 but has so far changed almost nothing for those who need help. The coalition says teachers need more training, more support, and more help identifying neurodiverse children. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Firefighters battle blaze at Shelly Bay overnight
June 06, 2023 19:35 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBFirefighters in Wellington have spent much of this morning battling a large blaze at the Shelly Bay site on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula. The fire, which took hold around 3am this morning, was visible from the other side of the harbour. Reporter Krystal Gibbens was at the scene and spoke with Ingrid Hipkins.
Firefighters slower in getting to fires
June 06, 2023 19:27 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBFirefighters have been getting slower at getting to emergencies, so their bosses have moved the goalposts. Where once Fire and Emergency had a target to get paid crews to 90 percent of structure fires within eight minutes of a 111 call, it first cut that to 85, and now 80 percent. Though it faces fewer structure fires, flood and medical emergency callouts are growing - and documents show there is no easy way back without spending millions on more fire stations. Phil Pennington spoke with...
Principals want more done about vaping around schools
June 06, 2023 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBSchool principals have given the government's new crack down on youth vaping the thumbs up but say more needs to be done to combat what they are calling a crisis. From August, all vapes sold will need removable or replaceable batteries - effectively banning disposable vapes. New vape shops can't be set up within 300 metres of schools or marae. The government is also outlawing flavour names such as "strawberry jelly donut" to make them less attractive to children. Anna Sargent reports.
Man to appear in Kaikohe court charged with manslaughter
June 06, 2023 19:21 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBA man is appearing in the Kaikohe District court today over the killing of Linda Woods in her home last Thursday. The 52 year old man has been charged with manslaughter, burglary and aggravated assault. The arrest yesterday followed the search of a house near where the elderly woman lived. Our reporter Lucy Xia spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss from Kaikohe.
State of emergency in Ukraine after dam was destroyed
June 06, 2023 19:15 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBA huge dam in the Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine has been destroyed, unleashing a flood of water. Ukraine's military and Nato have accused Russia of blowing up the dam, while Russia has blamed Ukraine. Thousands of people are being evacuated from communities in the surrounding areas, with fears that any flooding could be catastrophic. Our correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Moscow.
Michael Wood still Minister for Auckland despite share mess
June 06, 2023 19:09 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBSenior Labour MP Michael Wood remains Minister for Auckland this morning, despite having to stand down from his transport portfolio. Mr Wood was stood down after failing to properly disclose shares he owns in Auckland Airport - currently worth about $13,000. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the Cabinet Office had asked Mr Wood to sort it out about six times and it's still not clear why it wasn't done. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThe golfing world was left stunned this morning as the PGA Tour, World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV Circuit, who have been involved in a feud that has divided the sport, announced a shock agreement to merge.
Sports News for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThe golfing world was left stunned this morning as the PGA Tour, World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV Circuit, who have been involved in a feud that has divided the sport, announced a shock agreement to merge.
Top Stories for Wednesday 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBTop stories for 7 June 2023 Michael Wood loses his Transport portfolio after failing to sell shares he owns in Auckland Airport but he remains Minister for Auckland, A huge dam in the Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine has been destroyed, unleashing a wall of water resulting in flooding and mass evacuations. A Kaikohe man will appear before the district court today over the killing of Linda Woods in her home last Thursday.
Business News for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 18:53 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBBusiness news for 7 June 2023
Youth vaping crack down a 'good start' in schools
June 06, 2023 18:51 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBA North Island middle school principal is relieved cheap disposable vapes are on their way out. Cambridge Middle School Principal Daryl Gibbs says the newly announced Government regulations are a "good start" at cracking down on youth vaping. From August this year, disposable vapes will be phased out and no new vape stores will be able to open within three-hundred metres of a marae or school. Mr Gibbs spoke to Corin Dann.
'Couldn't trust anyone' - Prince Harry on tabloid hacking case
June 06, 2023 18:44 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBPrince Harry has accused tabloid newspapers of hacking his voicemails when he was a teenager, saying it made him feel he "couldn't trust anybody". In a witness statement released in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), he said the press had also cast him as a "cheat" and a "thicko". Harry, who gave evidence in court, said he had played up to headlines when young, leading to a "downward spiral". He claims journalists unlawfully gathered information, which MGN denies. By appeari...
Early Sports Chat for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 18:39 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBNews from the rural farming sector
Early Business News for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 18:27 - 1 minute - 996 KBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Food cooperative says retail crime at an all-time high
June 06, 2023 18:16 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBGrocers in the North Island say they've never seen retail crime at the level it is now. The company Foodstuffs surveyed three hundred and twenty of its members in sites such as Four Square, New World and Pak'N'Save. It found that crime was up 38 percent on the same time last year. Chris Quin is Foodstuff's North Island chief executive.
Call for cyclone inquiry to better prepare for the next
June 06, 2023 18:12 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBA public health researcher says an inquiry into Cyclone Gabrielle is essential if we're to properly prepare for the next. The cyclone killed 11 people and caused billions of dollars of damage when it smashed into the east of the North Island in February. Professor Nick Wilson says we need to look at how much worse the storm could have been, and uncover "hidden gaps" in the response. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.