Morning Report
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Junior doctors' picket outside hospitals
May 06, 2024 20:40 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBJunior doctors are picketing outside hospitals around the country this morning as they strike in support of 300 doctors in line for a pay cut. Natalie Akoorie outside Waikato Hospital, Krystal Gibbens is at Wellington Hospital and Tess Brunton is in Dunedin.
Sports Chat for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 20:37 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Five percent of world's antimony could be in Reefton
May 06, 2024 20:28 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBAn Australian mining company is predicting a West Coast mining town could be sitting on a huge supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Top climate modellers could be at risk from job-cuts proposal
May 06, 2024 20:20 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBJob cuts at Crown-owned science company NIWA could cull a team of New Zealand's top climate modellers. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann.
Former prisoner on govt's investment in Corrections
May 06, 2024 20:20 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBA former prisoner and penal reform campaigner says the $1.9 billion investment in Corrections should instead be used to keep people out of jail. Twenty years ago, Cosmo Jeffrey spent 2 years in Christchurch Men's Prison and he's now president of the Canterbury Howard League for prison reform. Jeffry spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
OECD warns education gaps a threat to prosperity
May 06, 2024 20:17 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBThe OECD warns declining achievement and long-standing education gaps for Maori and Pacific children are a serious threat to prosperity. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
PM Luxon on confusion over Corrections media conference
May 06, 2024 19:51 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBIn a confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Officials work to keep bird flu out of NZ
May 06, 2024 19:48 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBOfficials are working to keep bird flu out of New Zealand as cases spread through cattle in the United States. Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel spoke to Corin Dann.
OECD warns NZ needs to get inflation under control
May 06, 2024 19:42 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBWith just three weeks to go until the Budget is released, the OECD says New Zealand needs to get inflation under control. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann.
Manhunt continues after Ponsonby shooting
May 06, 2024 19:39 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBA manhunt continues in Auckland Tuesday morning after a fatal shooting on one of the city's most popular and busiest roads. Finn Blackwell reports.
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell on $1.9 billion prison spend
May 06, 2024 19:26 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBThe Government has promised a $1.9 billion investment in Corrections over the next four years. Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Confusion over Govt's numbers for prison spend-up
May 06, 2024 19:23 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBIn a confused and confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
Te Whatu Ora chief clinical officer on junior doctors' strike
May 06, 2024 19:20 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBAbout half of the country's junior doctors have walked off the job. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Corin Dann.
Junior doctors go on strike
May 06, 2024 19:12 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBAbout half of the country's junior doctors have just walked off the job. Every aspect of the hospital system is likely to be affected by the 25-hour strike - before the roughly 2500 doctors return to work at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. Resident Doctors Association senior advocate Melissa Dobbyn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBTactix defender Karin Burger concedes they were lucky to win last night's clash with the Magic and remain unbeaten in netball's ANZ Premiership.
Sports News for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBTactix defender Karin Burger concedes they were lucky to win last night's clash with the Magic and remain unbeaten in netball's ANZ Premiership.
Trade Minister in UAE working on free trade agreement
May 06, 2024 18:42 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBIn August last year under the last Government - New Zealand and the UAE announced the start of exploratory discussions for the trade pact. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Public health expert on drinking water safety
May 06, 2024 18:42 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBPublic health experts say the Government has been unpicking drinking water safety protection since coming to power - and is risking a repeat of the deadly Havelock North camplyobacter outbreak. Co-author and University of Otago research fellow Marnie Prickett spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 18:38 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 18:27 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Govt promises 700 new frontline corrections staff
May 06, 2024 18:17 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBThe Government is promising to hire almost 700 new frontline staff for Corrections, including 470 new prison officers. It's spending $1.9 billion on more prison beds, prison officers and rehabilitation over the next four years. President of the Corrections Association Floyd Du Plessis spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 7 May 2024
May 06, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBThe Tactix clung on by their fingernails to beat the Magic, 54-53, in Hamilton last night.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
May 05, 2024 22:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOn today's episode, Auckland Council is retaining control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the Government, we talk to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Labour's Local Government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty, a new scanner-on-wheels is promising to bring cutting-edge cancer diagnostics to rural communities, Mercy Radiology medical director Dr Remy Lim joins us, a song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Mus...
Song about flatulence takes out top prize at the Children's Music Awards
May 05, 2024 20:51 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBA song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards. Don McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann.
Scanner-on-wheels takes cancer diagnostics to rural areas
May 05, 2024 20:43 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBThe $7 million mobile unit, made in the Netherlands, will park at provincial and rural hospitals, making it easier for people to get screened. Mercy Radiology Medical Director Dr Remy Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Consumer watchdog warns over use of unregistered builders
May 05, 2024 20:40 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBConsumer New Zealand says homeowners need to conduct due diligence before hiring a tradesperson. Melanie Earley reports.
Sports Chat for 6 May 2024
May 05, 2024 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
NZ finish second at Bermuda Sail GP
May 05, 2024 20:27 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBThe Bermuda round of Sail GP is set to finish on Monday morning, with Australia bouncing back to the top with two race wins and a first-place finish. AUT sailing expert Professor Mark Orams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Dozens of cattle infected with bird flu in the US
May 05, 2024 20:23 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBDozens of cattle herds in the United States are infected with bird flu and public health experts say there's a risk migratory birds will carry the strain around the world infecting cows in other countries. Massey University distinguished professor of infectious disease epidemiology and public health Nigel French spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Shipping may be brought into carbon-cutting targets
May 05, 2024 20:18 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into the country's carbon-cutting targets. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Labour on government's new water policy
May 05, 2024 20:10 - 7 minutes - 7 MBThe Labour Party is crying foul over Auckland's new government agreement separating council finances from its water provider. Labour's local government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Corin Dann.
Kumara crop 'best in years' say Northland growers
May 05, 2024 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBGood news for fans of New Zealand's most loved root vegetable - after Cyclone Gabrielle and the disastrous 2023 season, Northland's current crop of kumara is the best growers have seen in years. Reporter Peter de Graaf checks out the harvest.
Key names in NZ fashion industry launch new report
May 05, 2024 19:50 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBSeveral key names in New Zealand's fashion industry are gathering in Auckland this morning to launch a new report - "Threads of Tomorrow". Mindful Fashion chief executive Jacinta Fitzgerald spoke to Corin Dann.
Singer Ria Hall announces bid for mayor in Tauranga
May 05, 2024 19:44 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBThe singer-songwriter Ria Hall has announced her bid for mayor in Tauranga. Musician and mayoral hopeful Ria Hall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Woman survives "one in a million" reaction to medicine
May 05, 2024 19:41 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBA young woman who suffered an extremely rare, near-fatal reaction to a medicine says it was terrifying not knowing whether she would ever fully recover. Ruth Hill reports.
Former head of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to put in bid to take over ski-field
May 05, 2024 19:34 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBThe former head of Ruapehu Alpine lifts says he'll be putting in a bid to take over a central North Island ski-field. Dave Mazey spoke to Corin Dann.
AT in talks with Waka Kotahi about sharing cameras for congestion charging scheme
May 05, 2024 19:25 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBAuckland Transport is headed into talks about whether it can share Waka Kotahi's highway cameras for the city's congestion charging scheme - to cut costs. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Two by Twos minister outed as paedophile attended meetings
May 05, 2024 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBAn American minister of a global secretive sect who was outed as a paedophile and sexual predator after his death had visited New Zealand multiple times to attend the religious group's annual gatherings. Amy Williams has the story.
Armed police on Ponsonby Road after man killed
May 05, 2024 19:18 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBAuckland's Ponsonby Road is closed this morning, with armed police on site, after a man was killed there last night. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Auckland deputy mayor on Local Water Done Well policy
May 05, 2024 19:10 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBAuckland's water provider says it will be able to make crucial infrastructure investments now that a new deal has been signed off. Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 6 May 2024
May 05, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThe New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams have won their second straight World Series tournaments with the Black Ferns Sevens claiming the regular season title.
Sports News for 6 May 2024
May 05, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThe New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams have won their second straight World Series tournaments with the Black Ferns Sevens claiming the regular season title.
Auckland Council retains control of water services
May 05, 2024 18:44 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBAuckland Council retains control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the government. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 6 May 2024
May 05, 2024 18:39 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 6 May 2024
May 05, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBNews from the rural farming sector.