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Sports Chat for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 20:39 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Mahé Drysdale to run for Tauranga mayor
May 19, 2024 20:27 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBThe Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is putting his sports hat in the ring to become Tauranga's next mayor. Drysdale spoke to Corin Dann
Greens vow to focus on 'cruel' government not scandals
May 19, 2024 20:19 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBThe Greens this weekend sought to put their scandals behind them, with a focus instead on a government they describe as cynical and cruel. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Helicopter carrying Iran President crashes
May 19, 2024 20:14 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBA helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has gone down in the mountainous north of the country. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann.
New Caledonia airport remains closed stranding New Zealanders
May 19, 2024 20:10 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBFrench authorities in New Caledonia say they've regained control of the road between Noumea and the international airport, but the Tontouta international airport remains closed. New Zealander Mike Lightfoot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
All Black legend Sid Going to be farewelled in far north
May 19, 2024 19:53 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBThe great former All Black Sid Going will be farewelled today in the far north town of Maromaku. Dean Bedford looks back at his life.
Warriors stun Panthers with upset victory
May 19, 2024 19:49 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBAfter a four-game losing streak the Warriors won against three-time defending champions the Penrith Panthers 22-20. Former Kiwis and Warriors player and current analyst for Sky Sport Adam Blair spoke to Corin Dann.
Cold snap tough for homeless says Christchurch City Missioner
May 19, 2024 19:45 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBChristchurch City Missioner Corinne Haines says this month's cold snap will be tough for the city's homeless population. Haines spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Oranga Tamariki poised to wipe out unit that looks after critical records
May 19, 2024 19:41 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBOranga Tamariki is poised to wipe out an entire unit that looks after critical records for children in state care, under the government's public sector cuts. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Greens seek to put scandals behind them
May 19, 2024 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBThe Greens have sought to put their scandals behind them with a rallying cry to supporters - telling them they are bigger than the politicians. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
Phoenix season over after loss to Melbourne Victory
May 19, 2024 19:29 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBThe Wellington Phoenix season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night, beaten 2-1 by Melbourne Victory to miss out on a first ever A-League grand final appearance. Barry Guy reports.
NZ Defence Force ready to send Hercules to New Caledonia
May 19, 2024 19:17 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBThe New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.
Armed French police clear roads in New Caledonia
May 19, 2024 19:10 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBHundreds of armed French police have used non-lethal grenades and tanks to clear the protesters and roadblocks cutting off access between New Caledonia's airport and main city Noumea. New Caledonia La Premiere news service journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business News for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 18:53 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBBusiness news for 20 May 2024
Israel war cabinet minister threatens to resign
May 19, 2024 18:42 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBIsraeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip. Israel correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 18:28 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 18:26 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Phoenix looking to next season after semi-final loss
May 19, 2024 18:18 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBThe Wellington Phoenix are fully into preparation for next season after this season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night. Phoenix General Manager David Dome spoke to Barry Guy.
Sports News for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBThe Warriors have broken a four-game losing streak with a 22-20 win over three-time defending NRL champions Penrith in Brisbane.
Sports News for 20 May 2024
May 19, 2024 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBThe Warriors have broken a four-game losing streak with a 22-20 win over three-time defending NRL champions Penrith in Brisbane.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 May
May 16, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn today's episode, New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins us, we hear from Auckland mayor Wayne Brown who says Auckland will have the lowest rates increase this year of any metropolitan council in the country, we have our weekly political panel and also cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.
School bands gearing up for Smokefree Rockquest
May 16, 2024 20:40 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBSchool bands around the country are gearing up to do their thing this weekend in record numbers, with more than three-thousand participants entered in the Smokefree Rockquest. Rockquest Promotions Group general manager Matt Ealand spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 20:34 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Union rep in trouble over bus announcements in Wellington
May 16, 2024 20:26 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBA union representative in Wellington is in trouble for taking matters into his own hands, in a battle over the public announcements on buses. Pretoria Gordon reports.
Phoenix supporters group will be out in force for semi-final
May 16, 2024 20:25 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThat's the Phoenix football team's 'unofficial' support group called 'Yellow Fever' who will be out in force in the capital on Saturday evening. Yellow Fever spokesperson Andy French spoke to Corin Dann.
Fonterra looks to sell off some iconic brands
May 16, 2024 20:22 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBDairy giant Fonterra is looking at selling off some of its iconic consumer brands including Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Lincoln University Professor in Agribusiness Hamish Gow spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland will have the lowest rates increase says Mayor Brown
May 16, 2024 20:11 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBMayor Wayne Brown says Auckland will have the lowest rates increase this year of any metropolitan council in the country. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Phoenix set to sell-out Sky Stadium for semi-final clash
May 16, 2024 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBThe Wellington Phoenix are set to play in front of a sell-out crowd in Saturday night's A-League semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory. Barry Guy reports
Free prescriptions reduce hospitalisation rates: study
May 16, 2024 19:52 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBPeople who skip getting a prescription because they can't afford to pay the $5 charge are 34 percent more likely to end up in hospital, according to a new Victoria University study. The study's lead Dr Mona Jeffreys spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
David Seymour makes fresh attack on Waitangi Tribunal
May 16, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThe ACT Party leader David Seymour is making a fresh attack on the Waitangi Tribunal, saying it has become increasingly involved in activism and has gone well-beyond its brief. In-Depth Maori Journalist Ella Stewart reports.
New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia as airport remains closed
May 16, 2024 19:45 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBNew Zealanders in New Caledonia say food supply is low as local stores are ransacked and vandalised, and the nation's International Airport remains closed to commercial flights, leaving stranded people in limbo. Barbara Graham is a researcher from Wellington trying to get home after 5 weeks in Nouméa and Emma Royland is also from Wellington and has been in New Caledonia since March. They spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Mt Roskill residents say they feel 'let down' by Police
May 16, 2024 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBResidents of the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill who been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister at a packed community meeting they feel let down by the police. Reporter Lucy Xia was at the meeting.
Govt to spend more than $153 million on charter schools
May 16, 2024 19:27 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThe government will be spending a lot more than $153 million on charter schools. Cabinet papers show that's just the extra cost of setting up and overseeing the publicly funded, privately-owned schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
Winston Peters on situation in New Caledonia
May 16, 2024 19:22 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBNew Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winton Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
Federated Farmers on Fonterra selling iconic brands
May 16, 2024 19:22 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBA big chunk of Fonterra could be put on the market, with the dairy giant has announcing it wants to get back to the basics of supplying dairy ingredients and sell all, or some, of its well-known brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Federated Farmers Dairy chair Richard McIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Rioting enters fifth day in New Caledonia
May 16, 2024 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBFive people have died and hundreds have been injured as rioting in New Caledonia enters its fifth day. Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBAmerican Xander Schauffle shot a course record 9-under-par 62 in the opening round of golf's PGA Championship at Valhalla to take the clubhouse lead.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBAmerican Xander Schauffle shot a course record 9-under-par 62 in the opening round of golf's PGA Championship at Valhalla to take the clubhouse lead.
Business News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:55 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBBusiness news for 17 May 2024.
Ranfurly Shield back in circulation after being fixed
May 16, 2024 18:47 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBSeven months after it was broken in two in what was described as "an accident" by the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union, the Ranfurly Shield is back in circulation. Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay Campbell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Widespread unrest continues in New Caledonia
May 16, 2024 18:44 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBFrench security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis looks at how the week of violence has unfolded.
Early Sports Chat for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:38 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:34 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Phoenix defender Sam Sutton on club's season
May 16, 2024 18:20 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBHistory beckons for the Wellington Phoenix who are one win away from qualifying for their first ever A-League grand final. Defender Sam Sutton spoke to Barry Guy.
Early Business News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Man charged with attempted murder of Slovakian PM
May 16, 2024 18:16 - 4 minutes - 4 MBPolice in Slovakia have charged a man with the attempted murder of the country's prime minister. Slovak Foreign Policy Association in Bratislava director Tomáš Strážay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBAmerican Xander Schauffele has set the early pace in the opening round of the PGA Championship, taking the clubhouse lead with a 9 under par 62 in Kentucky.