Morning Report
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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.
Business News for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBBusiness News for 15 May 2024
Ngāti Kahungunu chair on govts new gang busting units
May 14, 2024 18:49 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBThe chair of Ngāti Kahungunu, Bayden Barber, says the police's new gang busting units won't work on their own, and the government needs to focus on addressing the underlying causes of gang crime.
Last two years sees crime double at Foodstuffs stores
May 14, 2024 18:44 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBGrocery retailer Foodstuffs says there have been nearly double the number of crimes at their outlets in the last two years. Foodstuffs North Island General Counsel Julian Benefield spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 18:29 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 18:28 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Heavy rain watches for parts of the country
May 14, 2024 18:23 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBHeavy rain watches are in place for Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Tasman. MetService forecaster Clare O'Conner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZEI attacks government plan for funding charter schools
May 14, 2024 18:08 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBTeacher union, the NZEI, is attacking the government's plan to funnel funds into charter schools, arguing the money would be better spent in public education. NZEI President Mark Potter spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 15 May 2024
May 14, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBThe Warriors star halfback Shaun Johnson will miss two matches with the chest injury he picked up in last week's 38-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 May
May 13, 2024 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today's episode, staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen, the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order which blocked the Tribunal from calling Children's Minister Karen Chhour to give evidence, a quarterly survey commissioned by the Reserve Bank shows business and finance leaders expect inflation to fall...
Pass rates jump for at-risk learners at Taranaki polytech
May 13, 2024 20:51 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBTaranaki's largest tertiary education institute says a big improvement in pass rates for Maori, Pasifika and disabled students is down to making sure they get plenty more help and support. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been on campus.
Ministry of Education responds to Morning Report story
May 13, 2024 20:47 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBThe Ministry of Education has responded Morning Report's story on hiring consultants, using language that is largely impenetrable. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Fair Go airs last episode
May 13, 2024 20:44 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBLast night was the final episode of Fair Go, one night after long-running current affairs show Sunday also finished up - both shows the victim of cost-cutting at TVNZ. Consumer New Zealand chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 14 May 2024
May 13, 2024 20:40 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBHendry has won the For The Players By the Players stableford tournament in Gunma, and in doing so ended his nine-year quest to win a second title on the Japan tour.
Markets Update for 14 May 2024
May 13, 2024 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Chiefs' coach Clayton McMillan on Sam Cane retirement
May 13, 2024 20:29 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBAll Blacks captain Sam Cane is putting his family first and will step away from international rugby at the end of the year. Chiefs' coach Clayton McMillan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Survey highlights expectation that inflation will fall
May 13, 2024 20:23 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBA quarterly survey commissioned by the Reserve Bank shows business and finance leaders expect inflation to fall back into the target band in the next year. ANZ economist Henry Russell spoke to Corin Dann.
Essential that tikanga is included in education: NZ Bar Association president
May 13, 2024 20:19 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe president of New Zealand's Bar Association - the body representing barristers - says it is essential that tikanga is included in legal education. Maria Dew of the Bar Association spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Mortuary technician gives evidence at Lachlan Jones inquest
May 13, 2024 20:16 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBA mortuary technician who helped conduct the autopsy on Lachlan Jones says there were no signs the Gore boy's body had been put in a freezer before it was found. Reporter Tess Brunton has been at the inquest.
Police say Ponsonby shooter's funeral was peaceful
May 13, 2024 20:11 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBAuckland police say despite four arrests, the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter Hone Kay-Selwyn was peaceful. Inspector Rakana Cook spoke to Corin Dann.
PM Luxon on hiring consultants at Ministry of Education
May 13, 2024 19:53 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBStaff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Seasonal workers left in limbo after Air Vanuatu shuts
May 13, 2024 19:46 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBSeasonal workers here and in Vanuatu have been left in limbo with Air Vanuatu grounding all flights. Immigration NZ national manager Pacific Loua Ward spoek to Corin Dann.
Hundreds to miss out on speaking to MPs over Fast-Track bill
May 13, 2024 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBHundreds of people will miss out on speaking to MPs about the government's fast-track legislation because the select committee doesn't have the time to fit them in. Here's our political reporter Giles Dexter.
Waitangi Tribunal can summon ministers after ruling
May 13, 2024 19:35 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBThe Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order on Monday, which blocked the Tribunal from calling Children's Minister Karen Chhour to give evidence in the urgent inquiry about repealing section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Lawyer for one of the Waitangi Tribunal claimants Annette Sykes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane retires from international rugby
May 13, 2024 19:26 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBThe All Blacks' captain of the last four years - Sam Cane - has been granted an early release from his New Zealand Rugby contract and will quit international rugby at the end of the year. Rugby correspondent Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand at trial
May 13, 2024 19:20 - 4 minutes - 4.38 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.
Scientists lay bare dangers of Hikurangi subduction zone
May 13, 2024 19:16 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBScientists have laid bare the scale of catastrophe facing Aotearoa if our largest fault - the Hikurangi subduction zone, off the east coast of the north island - sets off an earthquake and tsunami. Reporter Lauren Crimp went along.
Consultants set to take over roles at Ministry of Education
May 13, 2024 19:10 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBStaff say the Education Ministry is already preparing consultants to do the work of the very people it is laying off. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
Business News for 14 May 2024
May 13, 2024 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Large police presence prevented 'chaos' at gang funeral says councillor
May 13, 2024 18:42 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBAuckland councillor Alf Filipaina says the large police presence at the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter was crucial to prevent chaos. Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports News for 14 May 2024
May 13, 2024 18:37 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBAn update from RNZ's sports team.
Morning Rural News for 14 May 2024
May 13, 2024 18:28 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBNews from the rural and farming sectors.
Early Business News for 14 May 2024
May 13, 2024 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Teacher believes structured literacy will lift Māori achievement
May 13, 2024 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBAn English teacher who is Maori believes the government's move to introduce structured literacy has the potential to lift reading and writing levels among Maori students in mainstream schools. Ashleigh McCaull reports.
Thousands of Ukrainians evacuate Kharkiv as Russian armed forces advance
May 13, 2024 18:14 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBRussian troops have captured at least nine villages in the Kharkiv region, and thousands of civilians have been evacuating to the city of Kharkiv, which is the second largest city in Ukraine. BBC Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 May
May 12, 2024 22:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn today's episode, the Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job, we hear from the ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda, as well as the PPTA president Chris Abercrombie, Auckland Transport has announced it will charge for overnight parking in the Auckland CBD, chief executive Dean Kimpton joins us, and equestrian rider Caroline Powell has won the Badminton Horse Trials, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne ...
Mahoenui giant wētā bred in captivity
May 12, 2024 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBFor the first time in decades, the critically threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity - at a new centre especially set up for the task. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more.
TVNZ's Sunday airs last show
May 12, 2024 20:43 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBTVNZ's Sunday aired its last show on Sunday night after twenty-two years on air.
Sports Chat for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 20:40 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Law professor on teaching students about tikanga
May 12, 2024 20:30 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBVictoria University of Wellington associate professor in law Mamari Stephens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Senior lawyer on law students learning about tikanga
May 12, 2024 20:24 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBA senior lawyer who is calling for regulations requiring law students to learn about tikanga from 2025 to be ditched says he's received a largely positive response. Independent barrister and King's Counsel Gary Judd spoke to Corin Dann.
Canterbury confident it's prepared for a major disaster
May 12, 2024 20:20 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBThose working in Canterbury's emergency management believe the region is prepared for and is capable of responding well to major events - at the level of Cyclone Gabrielle or larger. Niva Chittock reports.
Pākiri locals brace for another legal fight over sand mining
May 12, 2024 20:15 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBLocals in a beach town north of Auckland are bracing for another legal fight over sand mining just off the coastline. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about it.
PPTA president on ERO report on new teachers feeling unprepared
May 12, 2024 20:10 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBAlmost half of new school teachers feel unprepared for the classroom, according to a new report by the Education Review Office. PPTA president Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Phoenix and Melbourne Victory draw A-league semi final first leg
May 12, 2024 19:57 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBThe Wellington Phoenix will head into Saturday's second leg of their A-League football semi-final in a confident mood, after a nil-all draw in the opening leg against Melbourne Victory in Melbourne Sunday night. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports.
AT to charge overnight parking fees in Auckland CBD
May 12, 2024 19:49 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBAuckland Transport is moving forward with its plan for overnight parking fees in the city centre, despite opposition from the council and businesses. Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton spoke to Corin Dann.
Experts argue for new ways to fund healthcare
May 12, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBThe record amounts of taxpayer money going into health each year are failing to keep pace with inflation, let alone demand, with a third of people having unmet health needs. Ruth Hill reports.
Report says schools 'failing' neurodivergent children
May 12, 2024 19:42 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBA report warns schools and early childhood centres are failing autistic and other neurodivergent children on an epic scale. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.