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Early Sports News for 2 September 2022
September 01, 2022 18:06 - 55 seconds - 896 KBDame Valerie Adams isn't planning on pulling any punches on the board of High Performance Sport New Zealand. The two-time Olympic shot put champion is one of four new members appointed to the board alongside Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, former Paralympian Duane Kale and former Black Sox player and coach Don Tricker.
Early Sports News for 2 September 2022
September 01, 2022 18:06 - 55 seconds - 896 KBDame Valerie Adams isn't planning on pulling any punches on the board of High Performance Sport New Zealand. The two-time Olympic shot put champion is one of four new members appointed to the board alongside Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, former Paralympian Duane Kale and former Black Sox player and coach Don Tricker.
Top Stories for Friday 2 September 2022
September 01, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBToday on RNZ National The construction industry is being called out for not doing enough to prevent deaths and injuries on the job. Dairy owners say the Government's six million dollar ram raid fund isn't giving them support at the rate they need it Nearly 100 police staff have taken a personal grievance after receiving negative treatment for refusing the covid vaccine. The All Blacks are hoping to ease growing pressure in their battle with Argentina tomorrow. and - The race is on to fin...
Extended Interview: Soldier in Ukraine speaks about life on the front line
August 31, 2022 20:59 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBA soldier in Ukraine spoke to RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook about what it is like fighting on the front line.
Police gift dog to charity working to detect cancer smells
August 31, 2022 20:56 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBA charity working to train dogs to detect cancer in urine, has just been gifted a nine-week-old detector pup by the police. K9 Medical Detection NZ is working with seven dogs, to develop diagnostic tests for various types of cancers, and it's hoping to help thousands of New Zealanders in the future. It's founder and chief executive Pauline Blomfield spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Top five APRA Silver Scroll finalists announced
August 31, 2022 20:54 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBThe Silver Scroll Award is considered the most coveted prize in New Zealand music, celebrating the art of song writing. The top five finalists for the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll have just been announced. Charlotte Ryan, host of RNZ Music 101, reports.
Hawke's Bay locals fuming over Ruataniwha consent fees deferral
August 31, 2022 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBMoney was slapped on the table during a fiery meeting of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council yesterday. Some locals are fuming after the council allowed a private company to continue to defer paying consent fees for the Ruataniwha dam development. The frustrated company shareholders aren't happy either. Hawke's Bay reporter Tom Kitchin was there.
Taxpayers' Union on local government elections
August 31, 2022 20:47 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBThere are plenty of local government candidates campaigning on the platform of lower rates and better services - but is that likely? Or even possible? The 2022 Ratepayers Report is out today, and shows rates continue to rise across the country, albeit at a slower pace. So, are ratepayers getting their money's worth? Taxpayers' Union Local Government Campaigns Manager Josh Van Veen spoke to Corin Dann.
World remembers Mikhail Gorbachev
August 31, 2022 20:40 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBThe last leader of the Soviet Union is being remembered from two vastly different views: with love from abroad, but loathing at home. Mikhail Gorbachev, known for his pivotal role in ending the Cold War peacefully, died at the age of 91. He came into power in 1985 and was recognised for opening up the USSR and for his rapprochement with the West, but he was unable to prevent the collapse of his country. His death has been met with mixed feelings from people on the streets. Oxford Univers...
Asian NZers engaging in online gambling/gaming
August 31, 2022 20:28 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBA new survey of about 400 Asian New Zealanders shows more than 80 percent have engaged in online gaming or online gambling over the past year. The study was done by Trace Research and commissioned by Asian Family Services. Asian Family Services director Kelly Feng says many in the community suffering from gambling harm are struggling to access support. The first week of September is gambling awareness week, and Feng has presented the study this week at the addiction sector's "Cutting Edg...
Anti conspiracy-theory group monitoring local elections
August 31, 2022 20:20 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBConspiracy theorists are running for local council elections across the country. But many of them aren't sharing their views as part of their electoral campaign. FACT Aotearoa have been checking up on reports from concerned voters. Spokesperson Stephen Judd spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Analysis: Government's canned KiwiSaver fees tax
August 31, 2022 20:10 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBIt came out of the blue - the Government was going to put a tax on KiwiSaver fees which would have netted $225 million per year from 2026. The idea had been scrapped within 24 hours, the Government saying it wouldn't go ahead with the scheme which could have knocked more than $100 billion from New Zealanders' savings by 2070. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson suggests it was a rookie error from a government that should know better. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Robots being used to survey Ross Sea seafloor
August 31, 2022 19:53 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBNew Zealand's Antarctic scientists are using underwater robots to survey the seafloor of the Ross Sea. Through videos and specimens collected by the robots, they want to understand how climate change has impacted the marine ecosystems in Antarctica. Antarctic Science Platform ecology research programme leader Dr Ian Hawes spoke to Corin Dann.
Former Princess Diana staffer on 25 years since her death
August 31, 2022 19:50 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBTributes are flowing for the late Princess Diana, as the world marks 25 years since her death. Flowers and messages are sprawled along the bridge above the Paris underpass where Diana, her boyfriend and their driver, were killed in a high-speed car crash. Admirers have also congregated outside Kensington Palace - some saying they make pilgrimages to the spot every year to remember the tragedy. Diana was the focus of constant media attention from the moment she was engaged to Prince Charl...
Locked-out mill worker says financial situation becoming desperate
August 31, 2022 19:47 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBAn Essity paper mill worker who only joined the company recently says his financial situation is desperate as he enters his third week with no pay. Brook Collier is one of 145 mill workers locked out since August 9 after the union rejected the company's proposed three per cent pay offer. Both parties enter two days of negotiations today in a bid to reach an agreement.
Getting hard to turn down well-paying cricket leagues - Hamish Bennett
August 31, 2022 19:37 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBNew Zealand Cricket say they're confident there won't be a mass exodus of Black Caps players to high-paying Twenty20 leagues, after the international retirement of Colin de Grandhomme yesterday. The 36-year-old has been a crucial cog in the New Zealand test team in recent years, and leaves to play in the big money Big Bash League in Australia. With salaries are set soar in the likes of the Indian Premier League and England's Hundred competition, former Black Cap Hamish Bennett says it's ...
Thousands more going to school as Covid-19 numbers drop
August 31, 2022 19:37 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBThousands more children are now going to school each day as Covid-19 numbers drop. But while attendance is well up on the end of the last term, principals are still struggling with high numbers of sick teachers. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Expert on conspiracy theorists running for local government
August 31, 2022 19:27 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBAs a flood of conspiracy theorists and extremists stand for local elections, there's a new campaign to educate voters on who they elevate to the halls of power. Local Government New Zealand this morning launched its guide to getting to know your local body candidates. The Disinformation Project research fellow Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa spoke to Corin Dann.
Conspiracy theorists, extremists standing in council elections
August 31, 2022 19:24 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBAs a flood of conspiracy theorists and extremists stand for local elections, there's a new campaign to educate voters on who they elevate to the halls of power. Local Government New Zealand this morning launched its guide to getting to know your local body candidates. Timothy Brown has more.
National Party on KiwiSaver fees GST backdown
August 31, 2022 19:16 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBThe Government's backdown on charging 15 percent GST on KiwiSaver fees comes after a chorus of opposition to the move. It would have netted it millions of dollars a year in extra revenue, but angered many New Zealanders. National Party finance spokesperson Nicola Willis spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Govt learned not to mess with KiwiSaver after GST upset - expert
August 31, 2022 19:14 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBA KiwiSaver fund manager says the government will have learned a valuable lesson with its GST u-turn: Mess with KiwiSaver at your peril. The government abandoned plans to apply GST to fees less than 24 hours after it proposed the idea. The Revenue Minister says the backlash was misinformed - but was denting public confidence. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.
New Zealander in Ukraine certain slain soldier Dominic Abelen's body in Russian hands
August 31, 2022 19:10 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBA former New Zealand soldier now fighting on Ukraine's front line is certain the body of New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen is in Russian hands. The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name, was a close friend of Abelen, who was killed alongside American Joshua Jones in the east of the country. The New Zealand government has not been able to say where the body is but the friend said it would be with Jones. The former soldier said he had seen evidence that Jones' body was with the Russian side...
Business News for 1 September 2022
August 31, 2022 18:50 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBBusiness News for 1 September 2022.
Property values fell 1.8pct in August - CoreLogic
August 31, 2022 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBA housing analyst says the drop in property values may start to ease but he does not expect a significant bounce back. CoreLogic's House Price Index shows values have fallen a further 1.8 percent in August, double that of the rate in July. CoreLogic NZ Head of Research Nick Goodall told Morning Report as interest rates hits, peak values should stop falling. Goodall says the three-month fall of 3.5 percent is heading to depths seen in the global financial crisis in August 2008, when annua...
Fruit and vegetable prices up 16 percent since start of year
August 31, 2022 18:44 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBFigures from an international e-commerce company show the cost of fruit and vegetables in New Zealand have risen by almost 16 percent since the start of the year. It's the twelfth highest rise out of 94 countries ranked by Picodi. Consumer New Zealand chief executive Jon Duffy says there are a number of reasons prices are soaring. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Tax expert on government KiwiSaver fees tax backdown
August 31, 2022 18:38 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB'Take your hand out of the cookie jar' was the public backlash to the government's proposed GST tax on KiwiSaver accounts. This led to the proposed bill - which would have netted it hundreds of millions more in taxes - being withdrawn yesterday. Financial Services Council chief executive Richard Klipin spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports News for 1 September 2022
August 31, 2022 18:36 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 31 September 2022
August 31, 2022 18:20 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 1 September 2022
August 31, 2022 18:17 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Remembering Princess Diana, 25 years after her death
August 31, 2022 18:15 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBTwenty five years - that's how long it's been since Princess Diana's tragic and untimely death. In Paris, mourners marked the sombre anniversary by leaving flowers by the underpass where Diana, her boyfriend, and their driver were killed in a high-speed car crash. Similar tributes have also been laid outside Kensington Palace. To this day, she remains a beloved figure, and best remembered for her humanitarian work, as well as the way she changed the course of royal life. UK correspondent...
German power prices skyrocket as Russia shuts gas pipeline
August 31, 2022 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBRussia is shutting down gas supplies from a major pipeline to Europe for the next three days. A Kremlin spokesman blamed Western sanctions against Russia, which he claimed prevented normal repair work. Moscow had already restricted its supply through Nordstream 1 entering the continent via Germany. That announcement has sent energy bills across Europe to soar to eye-watering levels. Power prices for 2023 in Germany at one point spiked to above $1600 NZ dollars per megawatt hour. For comp...
Top Stories for Thursday 1 September 2022
August 31, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBTax expert on government KiwiSaver fees tax backdown, New Zealander in Ukraine certain slain soldier Dominic Abelen's body in Russian hands, Govt learned not to mess with KiwiSaver after GST upset - expert, Conspiracy theorists, extremists standing in council elections, Locked-out mill worker says financial situation becoming desperate.
NZs mormon temple opens up to public
August 30, 2022 20:57 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBNew Zealand's only Mormon temple is opening to the public for a few weeks - marking the first time in 64 years that non-church members have been allowed inside. The Hamilton temple of Latter-day Saints was the first one built in the Southern Hemisphere and has been undergoing extensive earthquake strengthening work for four years. Waikato reporter Leah Tebbutt went to see the renovations, ahead of the building's rededication.
Edinburgh Fringe wraps up amid cost controversy
August 30, 2022 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThe Edinburgh Fringe Festival wrapped up yesterday, with Australian comedian Sam Campbell winning best show. The festival is famous as a launchpad for dozens of comedians and performers, including New Zealanders like Rose Matafeo and Rhys Darby. But this year's festival has received a barrage of criticism for being too long, too expensive, and losing favour with audiences. Scottish newspaper The National community editor Shona Craven spoke to Māni Dunlop.
Needleless dental anaesthesia device trialed
August 30, 2022 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBIf you're scared of teeth extractions because of a fear of needles, we've got some hopeful news for you. A needle-free dental anaesthesia device has just been successfully trialed in a joint study between the University of Otago, the University of Auckland and AUT. Curtin University deputy vice-chancellor-academic Professor Paul Brunton says the technology could reduce dental anxiety for many. He spoke to Corin Dann.
Twenty five years since death of Diana
August 30, 2022 20:46 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBWhere were you twenty five years ago today? Most people over the age of 30 will remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard about the death of the "people's princess". A new generation of royals have taken her place, but many of the tensions between what the monarchy represents and what the public want from it remain. Social anthropologist Dr Susan Wardell says Princess Diana's death was a cultural flashpoint. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Pharmacy owner missed warning about myocarditis, inquest hears
August 30, 2022 20:42 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBA warning about the risk of myocarditis following the Covid-19 vaccine was missed by the owner of the pharmacy where Dunedin man Rory Nairn was vaccinated. Yesterday she told the inquest into the death of the 26-year-old plumber, had she seen the warning from the Ministry of Health, informed consent practices would've changed to include the information. Nairn received no warning about myocarditis when he got the vaccine on November the 5th and died 12 days later of the condition. Otago-S...
Second Cost Of Living Payment hitting banks tomorrow
August 30, 2022 20:39 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThe government's second Cost of Living Payment is due to land in bank accounts tomorrow. The payment caused a fiery debate in the House yesterday amid concerns the first instalment went to many wrong people. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.
One year anniversary of LynnMall attack approaches
August 30, 2022 20:22 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBIt's a year since Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen walked into a supermarket in Auckland and attacked shoppers with a knife he is believed to have picked up off a shelf. Eight people were injured at Countdown in LynnMall before Samsudeen was shot dead by police who were following him. Reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Corin Dann.
Opposition responds to midwives' legal action on Ministry
August 30, 2022 20:18 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBThe health minister says he understands why midwives are taking the Ministry to court and that he was horrified to hear of workers' experiences. More than 1300 midwives are involved in the class action saying they are fed up with broken promises to pay and support them properly. Andrew Little told Morning Report undertakings were made by previous and current governments, none of which fulfilled their obligations. National Party health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti spoke to Mani Dunlop.
Andrew Little responds to legal action from midwives
August 30, 2022 20:13 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBMore than 1300 midwives are taking the Ministry of Health to court, saying they are fed up with broken promises to pay and support them properly. The class action, being led by the College of Midwives, iss to be filed in the High Court today. It's on behalf of Lead Maternity Carers - or LMCs - the self-employed midwives who work in the community, providing pregnancy, birth and post-natal care for tens of thousands of parents and babies every year. Health Minister Andrew Little spoke to M...
Revenue Minister defends KiwiSaver fees GST change
August 30, 2022 20:10 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBThere has been swift reaction to the government wanting to charge GST on service fees of managed funds including Kiwisaver. The funds, are currently exempt from the 15 percent goods and services tax - but that could change by 2026 bringing in the government an extra 225 million dollars a year in tax. Revenue Minister David Parker spoke to Corin Dann.
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson in hot water over chocolate
August 30, 2022 19:56 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBThe Greens' co-leader Marama Davidson has been criticised for breaking cabinet rules when she shared pictures of blocks of chocolate on social media. Davidson posted images of the Whittakers blocks which have been branded with te reo for creamy milk - Miraka Kirimi. The post could arguably be seen as promoting a product - something that is in breach of the Cabinet Manual. Here's political reporter Katie Scotcher.
Waitangi Tribunal hears of struggle of disabled Māori
August 30, 2022 19:53 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBThe Waitangi Tribunal has heard of the struggle disabled Māori have to get decent care in remote areas. It's also heard how health services battle to help because of inequitable funding. The Tribunal is holding the latest stage of its long-running Hauora inquiry, this time about the experiences of tangata whaikaha. Ashleigh McCaull reports.
Christopher Luxon wants proposal to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees canned
August 30, 2022 19:43 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBThe National Party leader says plans to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees should be stopped. The move is part of a new government bill imposing GST on financial services, and modelling suggests it could result in more than $100 billion less saved in KiwiSaver accounts by 2070. Christopher Luxon told Morning Report it shouldn't go ahead. Revenue Minister David Parker said the change is being made to get consistency of GST treatment across all investment services.
Millions still affected by flooding in Pakistan
August 30, 2022 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBIn Pakistan, more than 33 million people have been affected by the destructive flooding which has already killed more than 1000 people and affected tens of millions. As the Monsoon rains continue to devastate the country, an Auckland man is planning to travel to Pakistan next month to help those in rural areas most impacted by the weather. Mohammed Sajid spoke to Māni Dunlop.
Linwood board chair not surprised by shooting
August 30, 2022 19:37 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBThe police are still seeking the culprit in a shooting in Linwood, Christchurch, yesterday. A man was seriously injured in the shooting at a property near the intersection of Hereford Street and Stanmore Road. Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board chair Alexandra Davids says the community isn't surprised by the shooting. She spoke to Māni Dunlop.
Councillor on rising gang recruitment, gun violence
August 30, 2022 19:27 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBWhile gang recruitment has been on the increase in recent years, so has gun violence. According to police data obtained by Morning Report under the Official Information Act, deaths and injuries caused by firearms are tracking towards an all time high in 2022. There were ten murders or manslaughters involving a gun up until the end of July, compared to 11 in total last year, while the number of injuries is on course to surpass 300 in 2022. While the number of gun offences is actually drop...
Mum sends child to the South Island to avoid youth gang
August 30, 2022 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBA North Island mother who sent her son to Christchurch to escape a gang, says organised criminals are exploiting kids. The mother - who RNZ has agreed not to name - says her child aged under 14 was bullied by Crips members and associates for a year, until he joined them. She told reporter Sam Olley that her son started shoplifting, breaking into businesses, and stealing cars - feeding the proceeds back to the gang.
Government considers charging GST on Kiwisaver fund fees
August 30, 2022 19:14 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBThe government wants to change the way GST is applied to service fees charged by managed funds. These funds, such as Kiwisaver, are currently exempt from the 15 percent goods and services tax - but that could change by 2026. Confused by what this could mean for account owners? Kernel Wealth chief executive Dean Anderson spoke to Corin Dann.