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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
May 15, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the picket line, and Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, Auckland Transport has delayed its plans to charge for overnight parking in the CBD, Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz discusses the recent NEMA review, and Emily Perkins has won the Ockham for her novel Lioness.
Future of Te Huia train service to be decided
May 15, 2024 20:55 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBThe future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann.
Junior doctors picket outside Auckland Hospital
May 15, 2024 20:53 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThere's disruption in health services around the country this morning as junior doctors go on strike. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Period of instability on cards for New Caledonia says former Australian consul-general to the country
May 15, 2024 20:46 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBA former Australian consul-general for New Caledonia says a period of considerable instability in the territory is on the cards. Denise Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Snooker legend Dene O'Kane dies
May 15, 2024 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBNew Zealand snooker players and fans are in shock after the death of a cue legend Dene O'Kane at his home in Auckland. Cue club Massé secretary Bernie Endres spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports Chat for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 20:40 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 20:33 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBMarket Update for 16 May 2024.
Agency aims to eliminate American Foulbrood from beehives
May 15, 2024 20:27 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBThe Management Agency National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan is funded through beekeeper levies under the Biosecurity Act and tests hives for the disease. Dwayne Hill from the agency spoke to Corin Dann.
Beekeeper calls for different way to control American Foulbrood
May 15, 2024 20:21 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBA North Canterbury beekeeper is calling for a different way to control a bee disease after he had to ignite thousands of his boxes. Springbank Honey's co-owner Steven Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Shortcomings found after two firefighters died in landslide
May 15, 2024 20:16 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBWorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency - or FENZ - over how two volunteer firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Gisborne mayor on NEMA review
May 15, 2024 20:10 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBAn internal review into the National Emergency Management Agency's response to Cyclone Gabrielle says it was under-resourced and unprepared. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Novelist Emily Perkins wins fiction prize at Ockham awards
May 15, 2024 19:51 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBThe winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, held last night, is Emily Perkins - for her novel Lioness. Fiction winner Emily Perkins, along with the chair of the Book Awards Trust, Nicola Legat, spoke to Corin Dann
CBD businesses accuse AT of anxiety over parking charges
May 15, 2024 19:47 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBCentral city businesses in Auckland are accusing Auckland Transport of causing unnecessary anxiety over overnight parking charges. Heart of the city's Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
Memorial service for Loafers Lodge one year on from fatal fire
May 15, 2024 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBA memorial service marking the one year anniversary of the tragedy has just ended at the site of the fire on Adelaide Road. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
One year since five killed in Loafers Lodge fire
May 15, 2024 19:35 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBIt's one year to the day since a fire gutted the Loafers Lodge boarding house in central Wellington killing five of the 92 people living there. Nick James has filed this report on the tragedy that begun just after midnight.
Te Whatu Ora says it has plan to ease impact of strike
May 15, 2024 19:31 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBTe Whatu Ora says it has a plan to ease the impact of the national junior doctors' strike on hospitals across the country. Health NZ chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Corin Dann.
Thousands of junior doctors strike
May 15, 2024 19:27 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBThousands of junior doctors are walking off the job this morning, as negotiations with Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora continue to stall. Union representative Doctor Rosa Tobin Stickings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Review critical of NEMA's response to last year's storms
May 15, 2024 19:13 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBAn internal review into the National Emergency Management Agency's response to last year's catastrophic storms has found staff lacked the necessary experience and training. NEMA acting chief executive Jenna Rogers spoke to Corin Dann.
Tourists stuck in New Caledonia as riots continue
May 15, 2024 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBThe international airport in New Caledonia is closed and many holidaymakers are stuck in Noumea, including Mike Lightfoot from Auckland. Lightfoot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
State of Emergency declared in New Caledonia
May 15, 2024 19:08 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBFour people have died and hundreds have been injured during rioting by pro-independence supporters over electoral changes in New Caledonia. RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 977 KBPremier League football clubs are set to vote on whether to ditch video assistant referees from next season.
Sports News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 977 KBPremier League football clubs are set to vote on whether to ditch video assistant referees from next season.
Hospitality NZ push for say in Auckland CBD parking talks
May 15, 2024 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBAfter facing criticism from businesses and the council, Auckland Transport has decided to pump the brakes on introducing overnight parking charges until October. Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 18:38 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBPremier League football clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees from next season at their annual general meeting next month.
Morning Rural News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 18:30 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
One year since Loafers Lodge fire
May 15, 2024 18:08 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBIt's one year to the day since a fire gutted the Loafers Lodge boarding house in central Wellington killing five people. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBPremier League football clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees from next season at their annual general meeting next month.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
May 14, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOn today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school principals who say that charter schools could be a 'game changer', we cross to the US to hear the latest from the Donald Trump trial, and the winner of the Zonta Science Award joins us.
Huia feather to be auctioned at Webb's
May 14, 2024 20:54 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBA single feather is expected to fetch more than $2000 when it goes under the auctioneer's hammer at Webb's Gallery in Auckland next Monday. Webb's decorative arts specialist Florence S. Fournier spoke to Corin Dann.
Canterbury researcher awarded Zonta Science Award
May 14, 2024 20:49 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBA Canterbury researcher who clinched the Zonta Science Award wants to inspire more women to pursue science in all its fields. Dr. Hadee Thompson-Morrison spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Flume tank installed at Plant and Food research centre
May 14, 2024 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBIt's hoped a massive new water tank will give a big boost to the seafood and marine industries. The new, $2 million flume tank has been installed at Plant & Food's research centre in Port Nelson. Samantha Gee was at the launch.
NZ golfer Kazuma Kobori to tee off at first major tournament
May 14, 2024 20:39 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBIt's a big week for fast-rising New Zealand golfer Kazuma Kobori, who will tee off at his first major tournament - the PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisville.
Sports Chat for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 20:37 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
MS sufferers in Canterbury missing out on new drug
May 14, 2024 20:27 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBDozens of multiple sclerosis sufferers in Canterbury are not getting access to an approved new drug Ocrelizumab. Local businessman Bruce Street spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Suicide Prevention Office to stay open
May 14, 2024 20:23 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBThe Suicide Prevention Office was initially expected to close with all four full time roles axed as part of Ministry of Health cost-cutting - a move which caught the Minister of Mental Health Matt Doocey by surprise. Anusha Bradley reports.
Rioting continues in Noumea
May 14, 2024 20:20 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBRioting has continued overnight in the New Caledonian capital Noumea, with reports of gunfire and arrests as people defied the curfew. Journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Corin Dann.
Black power member and rehabilitation advocate on gang units
May 14, 2024 20:15 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBA lifetime Black Power member and gang rehabilitation advocate says the police's new gang units may do some good, if they are well managed. Denis O'Reily spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on new gang units
May 14, 2024 20:10 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBPolice are setting up a new national unit, as well as district gang disruption teams, with the aim of curbing crime and intimidation. Labour says the moves are simply a 'rebrand' of what it had already set up. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
Govt working out how to end all Covid vaccine mandates
May 14, 2024 19:54 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBThe government is trying to work out how it will follow through on its pledge to end all Covid-19 vaccine mandates - given the government mandates were already axed more than a year and a half ago. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
Charter schools could be a 'game-changer': Principals
May 14, 2024 19:48 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBThe principals of two schools applying to become charter schools say they are an educational game-changer. Tipene Saint Stephen's co-principal Nathan Durie and Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene spoke to Corin Dann.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand for second day
May 14, 2024 19:41 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBTrump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent Benji Hyer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from outside the courthouse.
Concern Fast-track bill could lead to building in flood areas
May 14, 2024 19:37 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBScientists, engineers and insurers are all sounding warnings over the government's Fast-track Approvals Bill, saying it's likely to lead to more building in flood prone areas. Reporter Kate Newton spoke to Corin Dann.
Widespread rioting in New Caledonia
May 14, 2024 19:28 - 4 minutes - 4 MBTensions remain high in the New Caledonian capital Noumea which has been under curfew overnight after widespread rioting saw buildings and cars across the city set ablaze. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins has the story.
Ōpōtiki mayor on new national gang unit
May 14, 2024 19:24 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBŌpōtiki is a town the current government has described as "under siege" by gang members. Mayor of Ōpōtiki, David Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Police Association president on new National Gangs Unit
May 14, 2024 19:15 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBThe president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann.
Police look to boost biometric technology at Police stations
May 14, 2024 19:09 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBFresh from being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprints, the police are looking to boost their biometric technology at police stations plus put scores of fingerprint scanners out in the field for the first time, including for road policing. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThe Blues captain and All Blacks openside Dalton Papalii is backing Ardie Savea to be the next All Blacks skipper.