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Government grappling with flood insurance question
August 16, 2022 19:21 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBAn expert in climate risk is predicting in just 20 years a million dollar property on the Petone foreshore in Wellington could cost $100,000 dollars a year to insure. Belinda Storey, from Climate Sigma says that's the reality facing some homeowners in the near future. It comes as the government grapples with whether to set up its own flood insurance scheme to help cover people as private insurers become less willing to. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has been looking into flood insuran...
Westport emergency management update
August 16, 2022 19:16 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBEmergency operations are ramping up at the top of the South Island. Heavy rain warnings are in place around northern and western parts of the mainland with a state of emergency declared on the West Coast. MetService says up to 800 millimetres of rain could accumulate in the Tasman ranges until Thursday. Earlier Golden Bay community board chairperson Abbie Langford told us paddocks were already flooding, and she said it get worse. Reporter Niva Chittock is at Westport's recreation centre ...
Political analysis: Labour Party caucus suspends Sharma
August 16, 2022 19:09 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBThe Labour Party caucus has unanimously voted to suspend Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma after he went rogue over the past week, with several allegations of bullying tabled against fellow MPs and Parliamentary Services. Labour leader Jacinda Ardern said there was grounds to expel Dr Sharma from the party, but members hope he can be integrated back into the caucus in time. However, Ardern says Dr Sharma isn't answering her calls, text messages or emails, and any further allegations could s...
Business News for 17 August 2022
August 16, 2022 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBBussiness news for 17 August 2022
NIWA on rain making its way to the South Island
August 16, 2022 18:46 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBHokitika had already had 22 millimetres of rain between midnight and 6am, with much more on the way. There's a red warning in place for the West Coast due to the threat from rain. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Corin Dann.
Emergency operations centre set up in Golden Bay
August 16, 2022 18:41 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBHeavy rain warnings for Buller and Westland were upgraded to red by MetService yesterday, with the chance of dangerous river conditions, significant flooding, and slips blocking roads and possibly isolating communities. Orange rain warnings are in force across Tasman, Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds. In Golden Bay, an Emergency Operation Centre has been set up for the first time in two years. Golden Bay community board chairperson Abbie Langford spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Early Sports News for Wednesday 17 August 2022
August 16, 2022 18:36 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 17 August 2022
August 16, 2022 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 17 August 2022
August 16, 2022 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Buller district rain update as wild weather looms
August 16, 2022 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBThe Buller District was the subject of a Red Heavy Rain warning issued by the MetService yesterday, a forecast that was followed by a regional state of emergency for the West Coast. Westport experienced significant rainfall overnight and residents are on alert for flooding, with locals hoping it doesn't have the same impact as a year ago, when hundreds were forced to evacuate their homes. Buller District deputy mayor Sharon Roche spoke to Corin Dann.
Emergency operations set up at the top of the South Island
August 16, 2022 18:08 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBEmergency operations are set to ramp up at the top of the South Island as another major flood looms large. Heavy rain warnings are in place around northern and western parts of the mainland with a state of emergency declared on the West Coast. The Metservice says up to 800 millimetres of rain could accumulate in the Tasman ranges until Thursday. RNZ reporter Niva Chittock is in Westport.
Top Stories for Wednesday 17 August 2022
August 16, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBTop stories for Wednesday 17 August 2022 Rogue Labour MP, Gaurav Sharma, has been unanimously suspended from caucus we'll have all the developments with Political Editor Jane Patterson Heavy rain is setting in on the South Island's West Coast An climate risk expert predicts coastal properties could cost 100-thousand dollars in annual insurance within 20 years
Tinnitus sufferers say trial changed lives
August 15, 2022 20:54 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBMore now on Auckland University's tinnitus trial on tinnitus and it's likely impact on future treatments. The results are positive, with the majority of triallists in citing improvements in their condition. Reporter Leonard Powell spoke to some of the people whose lives have changed as a result.
Public media entity draws closer
August 15, 2022 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe new public broadcasting entity is one step closer to becoming a reality, as the legislation setting it up makes its way through Parliament. By mid next year Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media will be operating, with RNZ and TVNZ as subsidiaries. The finer details of how it's all going to work are still being thrashed out. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Agency failures allowed thousands of children in care to be abused, Crown officials concede
August 15, 2022 20:46 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBCrown officials have conceded that failures by multiple agencies allowed thousands of children in its care to be abused over decades. Monday was the first day of a two-week hearing before the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, examining the actions of Crown agencies. Jamie Tahana is following the hearing.
Minor mayor candidates compete for media coverage
August 15, 2022 20:43 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBAuckland is chocker with mayoral candidates. There are 22 of them and some are having a hard time getting the attention they think they deserve. Jonty Dine caught up with a few.
Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway gets thumbs-up
August 15, 2022 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBAuckland's new Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway is receiving a glowing thumbs-up from local climate activists. All Aboard Aotearoa, an umbrella group of advocacy groups, and the Auckland City Council were until recently at loggerheads over the council's attempts to curb emissions. On the council's new pathway, however, the group was among the first to hail the "fast, fair, and affordable" plan to reduce emissions by 65 percent over the coming eight years. All Aboard spokesperson Zoe...
Market Update for 16 August 2022
August 15, 2022 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBBusiness update for 16 August 2022
Illegal to ignore "do not knock" stickers
August 15, 2022 20:27 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBIt's now illegal for roving salespeople to ignore "do not knock" stickers. Today's changes to the Fair Trading Act, mean door-to-door traders who ignore a 'Do Not Knock' sticker risk fines of up to $30,000. The Commerce Commission says it's a win for comsumers after pushing for the changes since 2014. It's Chief Executive, Jon Duffy says over the years they've heard of people who end up buying the product, just to get rid of the person. He spoke to Morning Report.
Bus drivers back councils possibly taking operations ownership
August 15, 2022 20:23 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBBus drivers are backing the possibility of councils taking ownership of public transport operations. The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils to own public transport assets such as bus companies and the fleet. The Tramways Union says staff have endured years of appalling working conditions, and they've had enough. Wellington Branch secretary Kevin O'Sullivan spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour Party to hold emergency meeting over Gaurav Sharma
August 15, 2022 20:18 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBThe Labour Party caucus will meet this week in an emergency meeting to discuss the actions of Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma. As the Prime Minister and Labour leader took the podium yesterday for her post-Cabinet news conference, Dr Sharma was pressing send on another Facebook post detailing further allegations of bullying within the Party. Sharma shared screenshots of text messages he says are from fellow MPs, including complaints about serious mental health concerns and wanting to avoi...
Secondary principals Association on white supremacist running for Board of Trustees
August 15, 2022 20:10 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBIt will be up to parents to vote and decide if a convicted white supremacist jailed two years ago will be able to get onto the board of a local school. The principal of Te Aratai College, or what used to be Linwood College, has confirmed Philip Arps has put his name forward for one of five trustee positions. Arps was jailed for twenty-one months in 2019 for sending the video of the Christchurch terror attacks to 30 people. Te Aratai is a short drive from where the second of the 15 March ...
Most homeowners still making a profit at sale
August 15, 2022 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBMost homeowners are still making healthy profits when they sell their houses, despite growing weakness in the market. CoreLogic's latest "Pain & Gain" report shows 98.1 percent of properties resold in the June quarter made a profit, down 1-point from the previous quarter. The median gain fell about $48,000 to $370,000, while the median loss increased to $40,000. CoreLogic chief economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Corin Dann.
Court rules forced annual leave during lockdown unlawful
August 15, 2022 19:50 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBThe New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and E tū are savouring a win in an employment case over whether employees can be forced to take annual leave during a lockdown. The case went to court after Carter Holt Harvey made workers use annual leave during the April 2020 lockdown. The judgment notes, this was despite the company having received government wage subsidies for staff. The court says the company was out of line. CTU President Richard Wagstaff spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Bus and Coach Association doesn't want councils owning public transport
August 15, 2022 19:43 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBThe Bus and Coach Association says the Government's plan to allow councils to take ownership of public transport assets shows an "appalling disregard for businesses". The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils to own public transport assets such as bus companies and the fleet. Bus and Coach chief executive Ben McFadgen says the idea public transport will be more effective and efficient under public ownership is "fundamentally unsound...
Māori nurses call for more Māori health workers
August 15, 2022 19:40 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBMāori nurses are calling for more Māori health workers. They say there should be less focus on bringing in nurses from overseas. As Ashleigh McCaull reports they want the government to prioritise building a Māori workforce.
Health campaigners upset by man with ear infection's treatment
August 15, 2022 19:36 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBMāori health campaigners are upset but not surprised by the woefully inadequate treatment of a Māori patient at Whanganui Hospital which ultimately led to his death. A doctor at the hospital thought the man was intoxicated, when he was, in fact, suffering from an ear infection that eventually killed him. He had turned up to the hospital emergency department five times over two months with symptoms. The Health and Disability Commission says staff failed to do enough to investigate the ext...
Councillor on white supremacist running for school board
August 15, 2022 19:28 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBA white supremacist jailed two years ago for sharing a video of the Christchurch terror attacks wants to be on the board of nearby school. The principal of Te Aratai College, or what used to be Linwood College, has confirmed Philip Arps has put his name forward for one of five trustee positions. Christchurch City councillor for the Heathcote ward, Sarah Templeton, has children at the school. She spoke to Corin Dann.
White supremacist running for Christchurch school Board of Trustees
August 15, 2022 19:22 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBA white supremacist jailed two years ago for sharing a video of the Christchurch terror attacks wants to be on the board of nearby school. The principal of Te Aratai College, or what used to be Linwood College, has confirmed Philip Arps has put his name forward for one of five trustee positions. Te Aratai is a short drive from where the second of the March 19 attacks took place. Arps was jailed for 21 months in 2019 for sending the video to thirty people. The school principal has decline...
Political analysis: Latest events in Labour Party
August 15, 2022 19:16 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBThe Labour Party leader, Jacinda Ardern, has called a special caucus meeting for this week, where the main topic of discussion will be Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma. When Ardern took the podium yesterday for her post-Cabinet news conference as Prime Minister, Dr Sharma was pressing send on another Facebook post detailing further allegations of bullying within the Party. Sharma shared screenshots of text messages he says are from fellow MPs, including complaints about serious mental heal...
Nelson Emergency Management urges preparation as severe weather looms
August 15, 2022 19:13 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBThe Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris as Tasman District prepares for heavy rain. Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller, Marlborough, Tasman and Westland from this morning until Thursday evening. Nelson Tasman Emergency Management public information manager Chris Choat spoke to Corin Dann.
West Coast preparing for heavy rain
August 15, 2022 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3 MBBuller, Westland and parts of the Tasman District are bracing themselves for flooding and landslips, with two days of heavy rain forecast in the region. Metservice has put an orange weather warning in place until Thursday night, which could be upgraded to a red warning over the coming hours. Buller and Westport experienced two major flooding events in the last 12 months and some residents have only just returned to their homes after repairs. West Coast Emergency Management regional direc...
Business News for 16 August 2022
August 15, 2022 18:54 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBBussiness news for 16 August 2022
Severe weather warnings for Top of the South, West Coast
August 15, 2022 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBForecast heavy rain is making Buller residents anxious and frustrated, as it threatens more floods in the hard-hit region. Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller, Marlborough, Tasman and Westland from this morning until Thursday evening. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Corin Dann.
Rain starts falling as Buller braces for flood
August 15, 2022 18:42 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBRain has begun to fall in the Western part of the South Island - with heavy falls expected later today. It is expected to be an extended weather event affecting Buller, Westland and parts of the Tasman District until Thursday evening. Buller and Westport have experienced two major flooding events in the last 12 months and some residents have only just returned to their homes after repairs. Buller District Council Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Early Sports News for Tuesday August 2022
August 15, 2022 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 16 August 2022
August 15, 2022 18:27 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 16 August 2022
August 15, 2022 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Councils able to take ownership of public transport services
August 15, 2022 18:16 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBCouncils will now be able to take over ownership and operation of public transport services. The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils to own public transport assets such as bus companies and the fleet. Local Government New Zealand supports the change, with its president, Stuart Crosby, saying council ownership of public transport options could be a key lever in tackling climate change. Crosby spoke to Corin Dann.
Nelson residents urged to prepare for rain
August 15, 2022 18:11 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBNelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris with the whole of the Tasman District expecting to be affected. Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Buller residents nervous ahead of heavy rain
August 15, 2022 18:08 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBAnxiety is rife in parts of Buller as residents once again brace for more flooding. Heavy rain is forecast to hit the region from this morning until Thursday, with rivers and streams expected to rise swiftly. After two major flooding events over the past year, it is a situation locals are becoming all-too familiar with. Adam Burns reports.
Top Stories for Tuesday 16 August 2022
August 15, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBTop stories for Tuesday 16 August 2022 The Buller, Westland and Tasman districts are preparing for flooding and landslips, as rain begins to fall in the South Island Jacinda Ardern calls a special Labour caucus meeting to discuss backbench MP Gaurav Sharma. White supremacist Philip Arps wants to be on a Christchurch school board
Costco delays West Auckland opening
August 14, 2022 20:57 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBOriginally slated to be opening up in mid - August, Supermarket Giant Costco has pushed back the opening of their flagship new store in West Auckland. The announcement came last week, without a new confirmed opening date given. Reporter Leonard Powell took a trip out west to find out what the hold up is.
Christchurch residents unhappy with cell phone blackspot
August 14, 2022 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBPeople on the edge of suburban Christchurch, say living in a cell phone coverage blackspot is annoying and dangerous. Ladbrooks residents want more action from the telecommunications companies to provide a service but the tel-cos say it's not a straightforward issue. Rachel Graham reports.
Royal Oak roundabout a sore point for residents
August 14, 2022 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBMonths on from an upgrade to make a congested central Auckland roundabout safer, many locals say it hasn't made enough of a difference. The Royal Oak roundabout underwent changes late last year, after 61 crashes over a four year period. The Government is proposing legislation that would allow councils to make big changes to street layouts with less public consultation. But Royal Oak residents say even with public input, Auckland Transport got this upgrade wrong. Katie Fitzgerald reports
Bromley resident taking Council to disputes tribunal over air purifier cost
August 14, 2022 20:46 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBA Bromley resident says she should not have to pay for air purifiers she bought to cope with the stench from the burnt-out wastewater treatment plant. Vickie Walker is taking the Christchurch City Council to the Disputes Tribunal after a staff member told her they could not reimburse the cost of her air purifiers because they were worried about the precedent it might set. Her claim for $695 will be heard at the end of the month. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Public health expert on fluoride in Christchurch water
August 14, 2022 20:41 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBChristchurch City Council doesn't want to pay $63 million to put fluoride in its water supply and is looking for alternatives. Fifty different water sources would have to be treated if the city is directed to fluoridate - instead of just one or two sources like most regions - creating a huge price tag. Dental health experts say despite the larger cost, Christchurch City Council should not be exempt. Te Whatu Ora Waitaha dental public health specialist Martin Lee spoke to Morning Report.
Market Update for 15 August 2022
August 14, 2022 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBBusiness update for Monday 15 August 2022
Abuse in care survivors hope for remorse from government
August 14, 2022 20:25 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBSurvivors of abuse in state care hope to see some signs of remorse from the government over the next two weeks. From today, the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care will hear from more than a dozen government agencies, who'll be asked to explain their role in a system which saw thousands of children abused over decades. But as Jamie Tahana reports, some survivors have little faith the Crown has learned anything.
Massive power imbalance between MPs and staff - ex Parliament worker
August 14, 2022 20:17 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBA former parliamentary staffer says MPs are never held accountable for their actions, and political parties want to keep it that way so as not to damage their brand. David Buckingham worked in Parliament more than a decade ago, and says there is a massive power imbalance between MPs and their staff. He says the latest allegations of workplace bullying to emerge from Parliament show things haven't changed since Debbie Francis' 2019 review into Parliament's bullying culture. Buckingham spo...