Morning Report
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Original Te Tiriti could return to Waitangi
April 30, 2024 19:13 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBThe original Treaty of Waitangi could be returning home for good - more than a 180-years after it was first signed in the Bay of Islands. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
MPs to receive pay rise
April 30, 2024 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBAfter six years of a salary freeze MPs will soon be paid thousands of dollars more - an increase some admit makes them feel uncomfortable. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.
Sports News for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBDunedin swim coach Lars Hommah is being praised for getting three swimmers to this year's Paris Olympics.
Business News for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 18:53 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBBusiness News for 1 May 2024
Northland still accessible despite Brynderwyn closure: Mayor
April 30, 2024 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBWhangarei's mayor wants to remind New Zealanders that Northland is still accessible, even if the road over the Brynderwyn hills will be closed for longer than expected. Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Govt says it won't support Residential Property Managers Bill
April 30, 2024 18:44 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBThe Residential Property Managers Bill which is before the Social Services and Community Committee - would have established a new regulatory regime for residential property managers, including minimum entry-to-the-role requirements, a professional code of conduct and an independent complaints and disciplinary process. Renters United spokesperson Luke Somervell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 18:40 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 18:26 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Cooler temperatures expected across the country
April 30, 2024 18:16 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBA low is forecast around the north of the South Island later today. There could be a period of heavy rain for Fiordland, Westland and North Canterbury, and strong southerlies on the Kaikoura Coast. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 1 May 2024
April 30, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBSouth Sydney have sacked coach Jason Demetriou following a dismal start to the NRL season.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 April
April 29, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today's episode, a shock 1 News Verian poll has National down by two points to thirty-six percent, while Labour has inched back up to thirty percent, ACT is down a point to seven percent, and New Zealand First would be out of Parliament altogether, plummeting to four percent. Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori would have enough seats to form a government together. We hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Labour leader Chris Hipkins, we also have a panel with Simon Wilson is a...
The Chills' Martin Phillipps to sell record collection
April 29, 2024 20:54 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBThe Chills lead singer Martin Phillipps is selling much of his beloved pop culture collection on TradeMe to help pay for repairs to his house. Phillipps spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Wellington woman takes beach clean-ups to new level
April 29, 2024 20:51 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBMelissa Lieser runs the Instagram account, 'Clean Where You Walk', and has picked up a tonne of rubbish, literally, about 11 hundred kilos so far. Pretoria Gordon reports.
Pharmac needs 'ambitious reform': Cancer Society
April 29, 2024 20:47 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBThe Cancer Society says Pharmac needs "ambitious reform", particularly of its funding model. Cancer Society Chief Executive Dr Rachael Hart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Diplomats encourage Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal
April 29, 2024 20:40 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBDiplomats from the UK and the US are encouraging Hamas to accept a 'generous' proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann.
Market Update for 30 April 2024
April 29, 2024 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBMarket Update for 30 April 2024
Black Caps name T20 World Cup squad
April 29, 2024 20:28 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBThe Black Caps have gone for a T20 World Cup team strong on experience, with their squad announced on Monday. Former Black Cap Peter McGlashan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Rent prices hit all-time high
April 29, 2024 20:20 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBNew Zealand's national rental prices have hit an all-time high, according to Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index. Trade Me's Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Council meets to discuss city's stadium options
April 29, 2024 20:13 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBAn Auckland councillor says there's no clear favourite yet for the super-city's multi-purpose national stadium. Lucy Xia has more.
National, ACT, NZ First drop in new poll
April 29, 2024 20:10 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBA mere five months into the government's first term, the National-ACT-NZ First coalition has been voted out in a new political poll. Simon Wilson is a Senior NZ Herald writer with a focus on Auckland issues, and Ben Thomas is a political commentator and former National Party secretary. They spoke to Corin Dann.
National drops in latest poll
April 29, 2024 19:54 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBNational has dropped by two points to 36 percent of the party vote, and the preferred Prime Minister rankings have also moved with Christopher Luxon down two points to twenty three percent. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour leader on latest poll numbers
April 29, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBLabour is taking heart from the latest political poll showing it could be back in power if an election was held now. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
Charity defends rugby safety after players death
April 29, 2024 19:43 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBA charity to help injured rugby players is defending the game's safety record following the death of a senior club player. Reporter Adam Burns has more
Public transport discounts to end
April 29, 2024 19:39 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBA bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Pharmac to get extra $1.7 billion over four years
April 29, 2024 19:26 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBThe drug buying agency Pharmac says funding new medicines is still out of reach despite the government's latest cash injection. Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt spoke to Corin Dann
Education Minister on six education priorities announced
April 29, 2024 19:17 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBEducation Minister Erica Stanford is promising to collaborate with Maori to develop a specific Maori education work programme. Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Shock poll result shows coalition parties drop in popularity
April 29, 2024 19:09 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBThe three coalition parties have been delivered a shocking political poll result just five months into their government's first term. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
Business News for 30 April 2024
April 29, 2024 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBBusiness news for 30 April 2024
NZ Secondary Principal's Council on curriculum changes
April 29, 2024 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThe chair of the New Zealand Secondary Principal's Council says the devil will be the details for the Government's new education priorities. Council chair Kate Gainsford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Green Party co-leader on latest poll numbers
April 29, 2024 18:45 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBLabour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori would have enough seats to form a government together, the Green Party particularly shone, rising by two to reach 14 percent of the party vote according to the results of the latest 1 News Verian poll. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 30 April 2024
April 29, 2024 18:29 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 30 April 2024
April 29, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 30 April 2024
April 29, 2024 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Hundreds arrested at US campuses over Palestine protests
April 29, 2024 18:19 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBHundreds of students have been arrested on University campuses across the United States where they've set up camp protesting against the war in Gaza. Austin correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Hundreds arrested at US campuses over Palestine protests
April 29, 2024 18:19 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBHundreds of students have been arrested on University campuses across the United States where they've set up camp protesting against the war in Gaza. Austin correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
International tourists keeping central Akl businesses afloat
April 29, 2024 18:11 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBInternational tourists are helping to keep central Auckland businesses afloat as locals keep a tight rein on their spending. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Corin Dann.
New poll shows coalition would not have numbers to govern
April 29, 2024 18:10 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBA shocking political poll result has revealed the three coalition parties would not have the numbers to form a government if the election was to be held today.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 April
April 28, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOn today's episode, like it or not, a blanket cellphone ban is setting in at schools nationwide from today, year 9 student Flo Galvin shares her thoughts on the ban, police are investigating a robbery in an Auckland mall, Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young joins us, petrol has reached $3 a litre in some parts of the country, infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen discusses the price rise, the Wellington Phoenix face a nervous wait to see if they win the Premiers Plate, general m...
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
April 28, 2024 20:55 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBWe cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Poet and author Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies
April 28, 2024 20:52 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBAcclaimed poet and playwright and Author Sir Vincent O'Sullivan has died, he was 86. Publisher with Te Herenga Waka University Press Fergus Barrowman spoke to Corin Dann.
Rotorua Hospital concerned for sick children this winter
April 28, 2024 20:49 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBThe children's ward at Rotorua Hospital is missing a third of its beds, after Te Whatu Ora halted an upgrade to review costs. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Corin Dann.
Copper landline network getting phased out
April 28, 2024 20:41 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBWith the masses moving to mobile phones, the copper network is slowly being phased out, with one of the country's biggest Telcos planning to pull the plug next year. Leonard Powell made some calls.
Sports Chat for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 20:39 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBMarket Update for 29 April 2024
NZ researcher uncovering secrets of jumping spiders
April 28, 2024 20:30 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBProfessor Ximena Nelson - an animal behaviour expert at the University of Canterbury - will join an international team in China uncovering the secrets of Portia Jumping Spiders. Professor Nelson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Phoenix face wait to find out if they claim Premiers Plate
April 28, 2024 20:25 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBThe Wellington Phoenix are in for three more anxious days as they wait to find out whether they'll be crowned the winners of the A-league Premiers Plate. Phoenix general manager David Dome spoke to Corin Dann.
Community reels after two children killed in driveway deaths
April 28, 2024 20:22 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBAn Auckland councillor says a community has been unnerved by the driveway deaths of two children. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann.
Year nine student on cellphone ban
April 28, 2024 20:17 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBLike it or not, a blanket cellphone ban is setting in at schools nationwide from Monday. Year nine student at Wellington High School Flo Galvin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBNew Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has won the latest Indycars race in Alabama.