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Business News for 24 August 2022
August 23, 2022 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBBussiness news for 24 August 2022
National Party labels WorkSafe performance measures 'cop-out'
August 23, 2022 18:45 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBThe country's health and safety targets have been scrapped and the regulator's performance measures changed after it failed to meet most of them. The National Party is describing WorkSafe's new performance measures as a "cop-out". National Party Workplace Relations and Safety spokesperson Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
Pathologist on identifying bodies found in suitcases
August 23, 2022 18:41 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBSouth Korean police say it'll be difficult to pursue a woman who's thought to be a relative of two children whose bodies were found in luggage that had been in an Auckland storage locker. A family made the grisly discovery earlier this month after buying the contents of the abandoned storage unit in an online auction. Immigration records show the Korean-born New Zealander arrived in South Korea in 2018, but there has been no record of her departure since, according to Seoul police. And a...
Early Sports News for Wednesday 24 August 2022
August 23, 2022 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 24 August 2022
August 23, 2022 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 24 August 2022
August 23, 2022 18:24 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Trevor Mallard bowing out of Parliament today
August 23, 2022 18:17 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBParliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard leaves his job today. He's held the position for five years, coming under fierce criticism from the Opposition and repeatedly called for him to resign. Mallard's departure was signalled back in June. He'll be trading in Wainuiomata for Dublin, taking up the role of Ambassador to Ireland. Probably his biggest controversy blew up in 2019 over his claims there was a rapist in Parliament - that resulted in an apology and a payout costing taxpayers more tha...
Millions of children suffering six months into Ukraine war
August 23, 2022 18:12 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBThe world is on a knife edge as we mark six months since Russia first invaded Ukraine. In that time, at least 972 children have been killed or injured, and 5.2 million are in need of humanitarian assistance. Those numbers have been rising by the day. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Top Stories for Wednesday 24 August 2022
August 23, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTop stories for Wednesday 24 August 2022 Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma has been expelled from the Labour caucus but says he'll continue his fight for justice. Today is Speaker Trevor Mallard's last day at Parliament ending a colourful career. South Korean police say it'll be difficult to pursue a woman who's thought to be a relative of two children whose bodies were found in luggage from an Auckland storage locker.
Interislander ferry sailings disrupted due to urgent repairs
August 22, 2022 20:48 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBSailings of Interislander ferry Aratere have been cancelled temporarily while urgent repairs are carried out to the ventilation system for the engines. Ferry sailings have also been disrupted by road closures at the top of the South Island. Kiwirail executive general manager Walter Rushbrook spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Opposition on Crown taking ownership of KiwiBank
August 22, 2022 20:39 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBThe Government has become the country's latest bank manager. It's announced the Crown is buying Kiwi Group Holdings, the company that owns Kiwibank and the soon-to-be-sold Kiwi Wealth, from the Superannuation Fund, ACC and NZ Post. The government says it intends keeping a sensible distance between itself and the day-to-day running of its latest asset. So what does the opposition think? Michael Woodhouse is the National Party spokesperson for state-owned enterprises, he spoke to Corin Dan...
Black Caps win third ODI against West Indies in Caribbean
August 22, 2022 20:38 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBThe Black Caps made history by winning the third and deciding one-day international in Barbados yesterday - becoming the first New Zealand side to claim an ODI series win in the Caribbean. Half-centuries to Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell set up the chase for an imposing 302 at Kensington Oval. Jimmy Neesham then whacked four sixes to get New Zealand home and continue their rampant form in the 50-over format. Former Black Caps opening batsman and commentator C...
Business News for 23 August 2022
August 22, 2022 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBBussiness news for 22 August 2022
Emergency minister tours flood-hit Marlborough
August 22, 2022 20:27 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBOfficials across the top of the South Island remain on high alert, with more rain on the way for the region's already sodden grounds. The state of emergency in Nelson has been extended until Wednesday next week to ensure ongoing support. At least 15 homes have been red-stickered and considered unlivable for now, with the number expected to go even higher as inspections continue. The full scale of the devastation in Marlborough is still not clear, with road access to some communities yet ...
Surgeon on Health NZ call to tackle wait lists
August 22, 2022 20:22 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBTe Whatu Ora Health NZ is asking hospitals to "actively tackle" long surgical wait lists, by ensuring 7500 people who'd been waiting for longer than a year can have their slot booked before August 31. Many of those are orthopaedic patients, who've been living in pain as they wait for surgery. Orthopaedic Association president John McKie spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Labour MPs readying for second caucus meeting on Sharma
August 22, 2022 20:17 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBLabour MPs have begun arriving at Parliament for today's caucus meeting where they are expected to expel their rogue colleague Gaurav Sharma. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she doesn't know if he will attend today's meeting but caucus rules dictate any member who faces expulsion has the right to attend and speak. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Susie Ferguson from parliament.
Peter Dunne on Gaurav Sharma situation
August 22, 2022 20:16 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBLabour's caucus will this morning consider a motion to expel outspoken MP Gaurav Sharma. Sharma has made repeated public appearances accusing colleagues of lying, bullying and a cover-up - claims denied by Labour. Former Labour Party cabinet minister Peter Dunne, who welcomed numerous rookie MPs to the halls of power during his long stint as leader of the United Future party, spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Protesters erecting sound system near Parliament
August 22, 2022 20:10 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBThe barricades are up and extra police have been brought into Wellington ahead the the Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest at parliament today. Vehicle movement and parking around the area will be restricted and the Parliament end of Lambton Quay, lower Molesworth Street, and Kate Sheppard Place have been closed. Reporter Rosie Gordon is at Parliament.
Central Wellington resident nervous ahead of protest
August 22, 2022 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBIt's deja vu for Wellington resident and former human rights commissioner Rae Julian. The 81-year-old retiree lives in the Kate Sheppard Apartments, right in the thick of what in February was a violent parliamentary occupation - and right in the thick of this morning's planned protest around Parliament. She and other residents of the complex are hoping the outcomes will be a different to the one that happened last time. Julian spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Wellington slip claims cars
August 22, 2022 19:52 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBOne of the victims of the Wellington landslides is Lee Prebbles' cherished Toyota Caldina. It was one of three crushed by a slip in the suburb of Melrose over the weekend. Wellington City Council has reported around 670 slips since the first of July - that's an average of 12 a day. Prebbles spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Nelson locals' anxious wait for flooded homes to be assessed
August 22, 2022 19:47 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBSome Nelson residents are still waiting to hear the fate of their flood-stricken homes. At least 15 homes have been red-stickered and considered unlivable, 108 are yellow stickered. Just to be clear, the red-stickered homes are unlivable for now - but they are not completely written off like those in Christchurch were. The state of emergency in Nelson has been extended until Wednesday next week to ensure ongoing support from the government. Mark Sheehan lives on Nile Street, near the Mai...
Rai Valley firefighters dispatched to respond to flood
August 22, 2022 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBRai Valley's volunteer firefighters have been flat out responding to the destruction caused by last week's torrential rain. The rural settlement in Marlborough is still isolated from both Blenheim and Nelson due to damage on State Highway 6. There is some progress on that front - road crews have paved "pioneer track" through to Hira, but that's currently only for contractors and emergency services. Rai Valley Volunteer Brigade chief fire officer Nigel Patterson spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Finance Minister on move to buy company that owns Kiwibank
August 22, 2022 19:36 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBThe government is the country latest bank manager. The Crown is buying Kiwi Group Holdings, the company that owns Kiwibank and the soon-to-be-sold Kiwi Wealth, from the Superannuation Fund, ACC and NZ Post. The government says it intends keeping a sensible distance between itself and the day-to-day running of its latest asset. The Prime Minister says it was both exciting and reassuring that the government will "safeguard" Kiwibank's long-term future in New Zealand ownership. Finance Mini...
Former Labour Party chief of staff Matt McCarten on Sharma meeting
August 22, 2022 19:28 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBLabour's caucus will this morning consider a motion to expel outspoken MP Gaurav Sharma. Sharma has made repeated public appearances accusing colleagues of lying, bullying and a cover-up - claims denied by Labour. Matt McCarten - a former chief of staff for two Labour Party leaders - says it should never have reached this point and believes the party is paying for neglecting its back benchers. He spoke to Corin Dann.
Nelson residents face months away from their flood-torn homes
August 22, 2022 19:24 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBIt may be months before some Nelson residents can move back into their flood-torn homes. Council officials are still carrying out property inspections but already, at least 15 have been red-stickered and currently deemed unsafe to live in. The city's state of emergency has been extended until Wednesday next week to ensure ongoing support from the government. Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Hospitals given until end of August to book 7500 patients for operations
August 22, 2022 19:18 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBHospitals have been given until the end of the month to book an operation for the 7500 patients who've been waiting longer than a year. They've also been given a September deadline to book-in the 4000 people who've been waiting longer than a year just to see a specialist. The directives have come from Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ, and the Planned Care Taskforce set up in May to try to fix huge waiting lists. Hospitals must also cut back on specialist's follow-up appointments with patients afte...
No tolerance from Police for trespassers at Parliament
August 22, 2022 19:09 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBPolice say there will be no tolerance for the breaking of rules on Parliament grounds in Wellington today, with any protestors found trespassing or structures erected to be removed immediately. A large anti-Government protest is planned for Parliament this morning, and Police have called in reinforcements from outside the capital in preparation. Protesters will be allowed onto Parliament grounds, but not onto the forecourt. The Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell ...
Business News for 23 August 2022
August 22, 2022 18:54 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBBussiness news for 28 August 2022
Barricades up, police out in Wellington ahead of protest
August 22, 2022 18:50 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBThe barricades are up and extra police have been brought into Wellington ahead the the Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest at parliament today. Vehicle movement and parking around the area will be restricted and the Parliament end of Lambton Quay, lower Molesworth Street, and Kate Sheppard Place have been closed. Reporter Rosie Gordon has been checking out the scene this morning.
Taranaki mayor not happy with road funding spend
August 22, 2022 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBThe mayor of New Plymouth says Waka Kotahi has siphoned off half a billion dollars from Taranaki road funding over the past decade leaving the region's State Highways are falling apart. Documents released to Neil Holdom under the Official Information Act show in 10 years, the region has contributed about $550 million to the roading agency's coffers which was spent elsewhere - primarily in the main centres. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
Access to key highways in Nelson-Marlborough still far off
August 22, 2022 18:42 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBResidents across the top of the South Island will still have to wait for some time before key highways can be reopened. Long stretches of State Highway 6 and 63 remain closed today after severe damage from last week's floods. While a 'pioneer track' has been carved through Hira to the Rai Valley on State Highway 6, that's currently only for contractors and emergency services. Several communities across the Nelson and Marlborough are still cut off, days after the worst of the flooding. Ma...
Early Sports News for Tuesday 23 August 2022
August 22, 2022 18:39 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 23 August 2022
August 22, 2022 18:28 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 23 August 2022
August 22, 2022 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Small business operators nervous ahead of Wellington protest
August 22, 2022 18:16 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBPolice are promising a "significant" presence around parliament for today's planned antigovernment protests, but retailers are still worried it may not be significant enough for them to keep their doors open for business. Small-business operators are worried that the arrival of Brian Tamaki's Freedom & Rights Coalition at Parliament's grounds could mean their own departure from the scene. Association of Dairy, Grocery and Small Businesses president Neil Patel spoke to Corin Dann.
Russia claims Ukraine involved in Dugina bombing
August 22, 2022 18:08 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBRussia has accused Ukrainian special services of killing the daughter of a prominent Russian philosopher. Darya Dugina was the daughter of ultra-nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin. She was killed by a car bomb in Moscow over the weekend. Ukrainian officials have denied any involvement in the explosion. Royal United Services Institute Russian politics expert Samuel Ramani spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 August 2022
August 22, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBTop stories for Tuesday 23 August 2022 Police will be out in force in Wellington today, with a large anti-Government protest planned at Parliament. Hospitals have just one week to book an operation for thousands of patients who've waited longer than a year for surgery It could be months before some Nelson residents can move back into their flood-torn homes
NZ gaming and screen industries consider overseas shift
August 21, 2022 20:46 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBBetter tax arrangements are attracting game developers and their companies overseas. It was one of the big talking points at their national conference which was held in Wellington last week. PikPok, which makes smartphone games, is among the companies considering their future. Its chief executive Mario Wynands spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Surgeries still getting cancelled last minute
August 21, 2022 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBSurgeons are still taking a pen to their theatre lists every day, cancelling patients' operations at the last minute. That's despite optimism from health bosses that the situation is improving as Covid-19 hospitalisations drop. Those working on the frontline say in some places it's still as bad as it's been at any point this winter. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports
Market Update for 22 August 2022
August 21, 2022 20:30 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBBusiness update for 22 August 2022
Hospitality NZ pleased government letting more workers in
August 21, 2022 20:27 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBHospitality New Zealand is toasting the government for the decision to allow thousands of newcomers into the country who might also help the hospitality sector deal with chronic labour shortages. Chief executive Julie White says even though the doubling of numbers under the Working Holiday Scheme and the extension of visas are temporary, this will make a big difference. Especially during the all-important summer season. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Medical specialists fighting over radiology
August 21, 2022 20:21 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBIt's an extraordinary fight among highly paid medical specialists, with each side accusing the other of putting money ahead of patient welfare. As investment pours into private radiology, a grouping of powerful radiology companies are taking on surgeons who have begun taking stakes in private practices that do MRI, CT and x-ray scanning. The scrap is embroiling the High Court, ACC, the Commerce Commission, the professional medical colleges - and includes bitter accusations to the Medical...
Small Marlborough community cut off by road and communication
August 21, 2022 20:16 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBA small community in the Marlborough Sounds remains cut off by road and by most communication channels. Penzance Bay is home to roughly three dozen people, but only three households have phone and internet reception. Leanne Schmidt is one of those still with communications. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Marlborough moving to clean-up after flooding
August 21, 2022 20:09 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBMarlborough is now moving into 'recovery mode' after days of intense rain - but its mayor warns it'll take years to repair all the damage. A state of emergency remains in place in both Nelson and Marlborough, as crews scramble to fix immediate issues. A large number of local roads are still closed because of slips, and long stretches of State Highways 6 and 63 remain shut. Some of the region's north-western areas, such as Rai Valley, were inundated by up to 1000 millimetres, that's one m...
Sports News for 22 August 2022
August 21, 2022 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBThe West Indies have made a strong start to the third and deciding one-dayer against New Zealand in Barbados.
Black Ferns wallop Wallaroos 52 to 5
August 21, 2022 19:54 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBIt's been a long time coming, but a New Zealand national rugby team has finally dealt a dominant blow to opposition over the weekend. On Saturday night in Christchurch, the Black Ferns battered Australia's Wallaroos 52 points to five in the first of two test matches. Australia aren't expected to be New Zealand's biggest headache when it comes to the World Cup in October and November - the bigger challenges are expected to come from England, France, and perhaps even Canada. Rugby commenta...
Immigration Minister on allowing thousands of extra workers to NZ
August 21, 2022 19:50 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBOffering what it hopes is immediate relief to businesses hard-hit by the global worker shortages, the government is allowing thousands of extra workers into New Zealand. These would include an additional 12,000 additional working holidaymakers into the country. The Opposition says the changes are insufficient and probably too late for many local businesses. Immigration Minister Michael Wood spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Wellington officials confident worst of weather trouble over
August 21, 2022 19:45 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBSlips, felled trees and debris continue to be a problem in and around the capital - but officials are reasonably confident that the worst is now behind. That's providing the weather holds. Wellington City Council chief infrastructure officer Siobhan Procter spoke to Corin Dann.
Gynaecologist accused of bad behaviour retiring
August 21, 2022 19:38 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBA senior male gynaecologist accused of bad behaviour is retiring. Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is also apologising to patients affected and urging them to make a complaint. Two women had previously alleged the doctor made offensive comments, and in one case inserted a speculum inside her without warning . Reporter Rosie Gordon has been covering this, and getting reaction from patients.
Court case over surgeons owning private radiology companies
August 21, 2022 19:34 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBDoctors are heading to court to stop surgeons owning private radiology companies that do medical scans. They argue there's a 'dangerous' conflict of interest that could see patients referred for treatment they don't need. RNZ can reveal the bitter fight has broken out at the same time as more than a billion dollars has been pouring into private radiology for the last year. Phil Pennington reports. [audio_play] A hearing set down for today at the High Court in Wellington has been postpone...