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Sports News for 7 June 2023
June 06, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBThe PGA Tour, European Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit have announced a landmark agreement to merge and form a commercial entity to unify golf, bringing an end to a what had been a bitter split in the sport.
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is in Aotearoa
June 05, 2023 20:58 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBFiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is in Aotearoa on his first official visit after winning the election six months ago. Mr Rabuka was welcomed by the Fijian Community in Auckland last night. RNZ Pacific's Rachael Nath was at the ceremony and filed this report.
Concern over agricultural emission deal delay
June 05, 2023 20:51 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBAmbitions to price agricultural emissions in a world-leading way could fall flat as the time remaining before the election dwindles. The He Waka Eke Noa deal between the government and farmers hasn't yet been agreed on, leaving leaders scrambling to find an interim solution. Agricultural Minister Damien O'Connor recently proposed a tax on fertiliser, but that was met with a collective 'no' from industry leaders. Damien O'Connor was unavailable for an interview with Morning Report. Editor...
Selwyn Parata named knight companion of NZ Order
June 05, 2023 20:43 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBThe man behind the success of the national Kapa Haka festival has been made a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's King's Birthday and Coronation Honours. Tā Selwyn Parata has helped put Kapa Haka on an international stage. He spoke to Corin Dann.
Hawke's Bay Māori grapple with buyout decisions
June 05, 2023 20:38 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBHawke's Bay Māori are grappling with huge decisions in the wake of the Government's proposed buyout of cyclone-hit homes most at risk of being flooded again. Iwi and hapū had difficult conversations ahead with whanau about whether they leave their cultural roots behind or risk their lives holding down the ahi ka. Whānau placed in category two are also questioning how they will pay to strengthen their homes against flooding. Ashleigh McCaull reports.
Pence declares campaign to be US president
June 05, 2023 20:35 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBFormer Vice President Mike Pence has filed the paperwork declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump. Pence, the nation's 48th vice president, will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination with a video and kickoff event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday. He made his candidacy official on Monday with the Federal Election Commission. Washington DC correspondent, Kate Fisher, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBBusiness update for 6 June 2023
Kaikohe homicide: DNA found on clothes offender left behind
June 05, 2023 20:22 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBThe police are calling on the public to come forward with any information about the home invasion that led to the death of 71 year old Linda Woods' in Kaikohe last week. They have found a DNA sample from a pair of cut-off shorts and shoes the offender left behind which they hope will lead to a break through. Reporter Lucy Xia is in Kaikohe at the scene of the attack and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Independent panel recommends lowering of voting age
June 05, 2023 20:16 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBAn independent panel of legal experts is recommending lowering the voting age to 16. The government scrapped plans in March to introduce legislation to the house which would lower the voting age, after a Supreme Court ruling in November last year. The Supreme Court said the voting age of 18 was discriminatory, inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis is part of the independent panel. He spoke with Corin Dann.
National accuses Michael Wood of conflict of interest
June 05, 2023 20:10 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBThe Transport Minister, Michael Wood is being accused of a conflict of interest for failing to declare shares he owns, including in Auckland Airport. National's acting Auckland spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says as Transport Minister, from late 2020 to early 2022, the Minister failed to declare his holding, which is a clear breach of the Cabinet Manual. In a statement, Michael Wood says he bought the 1,530 shares as a teenager and believed they were owned inside a trust, which he declared...
Morning Report birdcall helped uncover storm petrel colony
June 05, 2023 19:57 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBThe grey-backed storm petrel, one of New Zealand's smallest seabirds, are found around the Southern Ocean in sub-antantarctic waters. While they tend to stay close to colonies after breeding, there have long been rumours of a breeding colony in Fiordland. A clue to where the storm petrels might breed within Fiordland was revealed in March 2019, when a passive acoustic recording device used to monitor kiwi calls picked up several mystery bird calls. Bird expert Colin Miskelly gave a prese...
Fraught negotiations continue over emissions pricing deal
June 05, 2023 19:51 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBFraught negotiations on the emissions pricing deal between the government and farmers is leaving the industry-shaping agreement up in the air. He Waka Eke Noa was promised by the former Prime Minister as a world-leading collaboration to measure and reduce on-farm emissions, but the goal posts have repeatedly moved back, leaving little time before the election. Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor was unavailable for an interview with Morning Report. The acting national president of Fe...
MBIE bans staff using AI, citing privacy risks
June 05, 2023 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff using artificial intelligence technology such as Chat GPT citing data and privacy risks. Similar action has been taken overseas by a number of large banks and technology companies, including Apple and Samsung. There are no Government-wide rules or guidelines in New Zealand for Ministries and Agencies' use of artificial intelligence. Hamish Cardwell filed this report.
Ukraine shifting Russian war focus to "offensive actions"
June 05, 2023 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBUkraine's Deputy Defence Minister says its forces are "shifting to offensive actions" in some areas. Ukrainian military sources told the BBC that a series of small scale armoured offensive operations are underway. They did not say whether this was the start of Ukraine's long awaited full scale counter-offensive. Earlier, Russia's defence ministry said it thwarted a major Ukrainian attack in Donetsk. BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann.
Kaikohe Police door knocking to find DNA match
June 05, 2023 19:39 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBPolice are hoping a DNA sample from the scene of last week's deadly home invasion in Kaikohe will lead to a breakthrough in the case. The DNA was taken from a pair of cut-off jean shorts and trainers the offender left behind. But Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says it doesn't match anyone already in their system. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Former NZ SAS soldier criticised in defamation judgement
June 05, 2023 19:38 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBA former New Zealand SAS trooper has been heavily criticised in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case judgement which was released yesterday. Roberts-Smith, who won the Victoria Cross and the Medal for Gallantry for his actions in Afghanistan, had sued Australian newspapers who'd accused him of war crimes, including the murder of prisoners. The court ruling found largely in favour with the newspapers. The judgement mentions a former New Zealand SAS trooper turned Australian SAS soldier, ...
Conservation Department kept substandard net under wraps
June 05, 2023 19:25 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBWhen a tramper fell through substandard safety netting on a swingbridge in 2020, the Conservation Department took action to replace the faulty netting nationwide. But it kept this under wraps until RNZ's Phil Pennington made inquiries. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sweeping changes recommended to electoral system
June 05, 2023 19:15 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBAn independent review panel has recommended a referendum on extending the Parliamentary term from three to four years. It also suggests lowering the voting age to 16, and reducing the 5 percent threshold down to 3.5 percent. The chair of the independent panel looking into our electoral laws says this will be an opportunity to step back and look at the bigger picture. Deborah Hart spoke to Corin Dann.
Referendum to extemd the Parliamentary term
June 05, 2023 19:09 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBAn independent review panel has recommended a referendum on extending the Parliamentary term from three to four years. It also suggests lowering the voting age to 16, and reducing the 5 percent threshold down to 3.5 percent. 58 public meetings and more than 1,700 submissions fed into the report, with the government's edict being to make electoral laws fairer, clearer and more accessible. The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business News for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBBusiness news for 6 June 2023
A judge has expressed "surprise" at Prince Harry's absence
June 05, 2023 18:50 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBA judge has expressed "surprise" at Prince Harry's absence from London's High Court on Monday, in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The Duke of Sussex is likely to begin giving evidence on Tuesday, his lawyers said, making him the first senior royal in 130 years to testify in court. Harry is claiming that MGN journalists used unlawful methods to gather information, including phone hacking. MGN denies phone hacking in this case, but previously admitted it took place. UK corr...
Electoral review suggests lower party voting age
June 05, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBLowering the voting age to 16, a 3.5 per cent party vote threshold and a public referendum on a four year Parliamentary term. These are just some of the draft recommendations to come out of a sweeping review into the country's electoral system. A panel of experts was commissioned to investigate whether electoral laws are fit for purpose by the former Justice Minister Kris Faafoi last year. Our political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:39 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:27 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBBusiness news for 6 June 2023
Greens say it's time for renters to tell it like it is
June 05, 2023 18:19 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB"Renters, it's time to tell it like it is," Auckland Central's MP Chlöe Swarbrick says. The Green Party are today launching a campaign asking for people to submit their stories of what they call subpar, substandard and downright awful experiences of renting in Aotearoa. Data from StatsNZ's 2019 housing report shows one in three New Zealand households are less likely to be satisfied with their accommodation compared to homeowners. Swarbrick says the campaign will "give renters a platform ...
Severe weather warnings across the North Island
June 05, 2023 18:15 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBHeavy rain and thunderstorms have been hitting Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula overnight. On the Coromandel Peninsula, Metservice has recorded more than 500 lightning strikes since midnight. There are orange heavy rain warnings in place for the Coromandel until noon, and northern Gisborne until early this evening, while a heavy rain watch is in place for Hawke's Bay and southern Gisborne until four o'clock this afternoon. Metservice Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to I...
Sports News for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBCorin Dann caught up on the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Sports News for 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBCorin Dann caught up on the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Top Stories for Tuesday 6 June 2023
June 05, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTop Stories for 6 June 2023 A sweeping review of the country's electoral system recommends lowering the voting age to 16 and a public referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term. We'll speak to the Prime Minister about the proposed changes as well as to the panel that made the recommendations.
Friday political pannel with Jane Patterson and Katie Scotcher
June 01, 2023 20:44 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBAnd it's Friday, time to look back at the week that was. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson and RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Morning Report.
ANZ Premiership Finals Series set to be a battle of the North
June 01, 2023 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBThe 2023 ANZ Premiership Finals Series is set to be a battle of the North, with Auckland's Northern Mystics taking on the Auckland Stars. The match will take place at Hamilton's GLOBOX Arena this Sunday. Our sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has been following the action and spoke with Morning Report.
Beckenridge said to be erratic prior to mystery disappearance
June 01, 2023 20:36 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBThe best friend of John Beckenridge has told a court of how he became worried about his friend's increasingly erratic behaviour in the days before his disappearance. 64 year old Beckenridge took his step son Mike Zhao-Beckenridge out of school in Invercargill, in March 2015, breaking a court order. The pair haven't been seen since. Further details of Mr Beckenridge's state of mind emerged yesterday at the coroner's hearing in Christchurch. Adam Burns filed this report.
Rain in most of the country for King's Birthday long weekend
June 01, 2023 20:27 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBWe're heading into the first King's Birthday long weekend since 1952, but it's not looking like a sunny one. The Metservice is warning you might want an umbrella handy wherever you're heading this weekend, and maybe even some snow chains. Metservice meterologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Flood-hit West Aucklanders still uncertain about the future
June 01, 2023 20:15 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBFlood-ravaged West Aucklanders are rejoicing after the government announced it will offer buyout options to people whose land is too risky to rebuild on. Of the roughly seven-hundred homes that won't be rebuilt, around four-hundred are in Auckland. Lyall Carter, the chair of advocacy group West Auckland is Flooding, says there's still no detail on what homeowners will be offered. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
East Coast iwi awaits details on Government's property buyout
June 01, 2023 20:10 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBEast Coast iwi are waiting for more details on the government's plan to buyout property owners whose land cannot be rebuilt on. Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson says he expects the details to be worked through with councils and finalised this month. Morning Report asked Grant Robertson and Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty for an interview but both declined. Iwi Ngāti Kahungunu still have over 100 whanau staying on marae, in emergency housing, motels and with relatives. ...
Sports News for 2 June 2023
June 01, 2023 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2 MBThe Blues will try to wrap up third place in the Super Rugby standings and a home quarter-final with victory over a motivated Highlanders side tonight at Eden Park. Fourth seed Casper Ruud and defending champion Iga Swiatek stayed on course to reach consecutive finals at the French Open while a couple of unheralded names again showed their potential. Two of the ANZ netball Premierships most consistent goal shooters will go head-to-head in Sunday's grand final.
Officials eye reforms to combat Internet harm
June 01, 2023 19:54 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBThe Department of Internal Affairs is proposing making traditional and online media subject to the same rules, with current regulations deemed inadequate for many social media platforms. At the moment, the exact same content is subject to different rules depending on where it is published. New Zealanders are being urged to share situations when they've been harmed via the Internet, before public consultation on the proposal closes at the end of July. The InternetNZ chief executive, Vivie...
War crimes verdict 'a massive win' for media
June 01, 2023 19:47 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBAn Australian federal court judge has thrown out defamation claims made by an Australian veteran and Victoria Cross holder, Ben Roberts-Smith. Mr Roberts-Smith launched the suit after a series of articles were published in 2018, accusing him of unlawful killings while he was deployed with the SAS in Afghanistan. Justice Besanko didn't find in favour of all the newspapers' defence, but for some of the most serious allegations, including war crimes, he found truth was established. Auckland...
Insurance Council welcomes new cyclone recovery plan
June 01, 2023 19:38 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBThe Insurance Council is welcoming the Government's proposal to fund residential recovery in the wake of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. So far, there have been more than 100-thousand insurance claims for both events, valued at 2-point-8 billion dollars. Yesterday, the Government announced a joint initiative with councils to buyout homeowners whose land can't be rebuilt on. There will also be money for remediation and flood mitigation and protection work ahead of rebuilding fo...
Concerning wobble on Auckland Harbour Bridge
June 01, 2023 19:29 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBDid you know, that the Auckland Harbour Bridge wobbles when enough people walk on it? But that's more than just a fun fact, the bridge wobbles so much that Waka Kotahi says it could cause "serious crushing injuries". Despite the warnings, Waka Kotahi this year organised mass celebratory walks across the bridge in March, that were later cancelled due to the poor weather. Documents show the agency was told years ago how to fix the shaking, but it hasn't done it. Phil Pennington spoke to Mo...
Karakia held for Loafers Lodge fire responders
June 01, 2023 19:26 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBThe police have charged a 48 year old man with five counts of murder in their investigation into the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington last month. The man had already been arrested and charged on two counts of arson. A karakia has been held this morning for staff involved in the Loafers Lodge fire investigation, and our producer, Ellie Franco, was there.
Woman dies after intruder breaks into Kaikohe property
June 01, 2023 19:24 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBA woman has died after an intruder broke into a property in Kaikohe, Northland on Thursday night. Police said they were called to a Taraire Street property about 11.30pm after reports of an intruder. A struggle resulted in one of occupants being seriously injured and subsequently dying, police said. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Morning Report.
Auckland Mayor delivers ultimatum on airport shares
June 01, 2023 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has a tough job ahead trying to convince councillors to back his controversial plan to plug a $325 million budget hole. At a chaotic meeting yesterday he delivered an ultimatum. He'll roll back funding cuts for arts, culture and local boards and keep a rates rise below inflation. But in return he wants to sell the council's airport shares worth $2.3 billion. RNZ contacted all 20 councillors; of the seven who agreed to speak, all said it's still not clear if the...
Hundreds of Auckland properties won't be able to be rebuilt
June 01, 2023 19:15 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIn Auckland, about 400 properties won't be rebuilt and owners will be bought out by the Government. But homeowners have to wait until June 12th to find out how their houses have been categorised. Shane Henderson is an Auckland councillor for Waitakere, an area heavily-damaged by the Auckland Anniversary floods. He spoke to Corin Dann.
Uncertainty remains for hardest-hit North Island homes
June 01, 2023 19:09 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBUncertainty remains for many North Island residents whose homes were hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods. Councils have now begun to categorize storm-hit homes in one of three categories: category one still safe to live in, category two can be lived in providing flood mitigation work is done, or category three too dangerous to live in. Yesterday, the Government announced a joint initiative with councils to buy out property owners who are unable to rebuild because their ...
Business News for 2 June 2023
June 01, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBBusiness news for 2 June 2023
Business News for 2 June 2023
June 01, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBBusiness news for 2 June 2023
Bay of Plenty lake homes flooded as wet weather continues
June 01, 2023 18:46 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBHalf a dozen homes have been flooded after recent rain at lakes Rotoma and Rotoehu in the Bay of Plenty. And if the wet weather continues, up to 25 more homes could be at risk this winter. Chair of Rotorua Lakes Community Board, Phill Thomass, chaired a meeting last night where residents voiced their concerns. He says it could be six months before the water in the lakes starts to recede.
Government buyout offer brings relief for Gisborne Mayor
June 01, 2023 18:40 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBGisborne's Mayor says the latest Government plan for storm and cyclone-stricken homeowners is a relief and offers some certainty. In a joint initiative with councils, buyouts will be offered to people whose land is too unsafe to build on. There's also money to pay for flood mitigation and protection work required ahead of rebuilds. It is estimated around 700 homes will have to be abandoned, with as many as 10,000 homeowners awaiting remediation before building can start. In Gisborne, 17 ...