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Sports News for 25 April 2024
April 25, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBThe reputation of Black Caps fast bowler Will O'Rourke continues to grow after starring with the ball in New Zealand's 4 run win over Pakistan in the 4th T20 international in Lahore.
Warriors lose to Gold Coast Titans
April 25, 2024 19:52 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBIt was an Anzac Day occasion to remember in Auckland yesterday, with another sold-out crowd on hand to support the Warriors. Sam Hewat commentates Warriors games for media outlet SENZ, and he spoke to Ben Strang
Former sect members warn of unspoken rules and high levels of control
April 25, 2024 19:49 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBFormer members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse warn it is a highly controlling and insular group with many unwritten rules. Amy Williams reports.
Tobacco companies will find loopholes in vaping regulations - experts
April 25, 2024 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBMarketing experts say there's no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit loopholes in new regulations. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Defence Force manages to play The Last Post at Gallipoli Anzac service
April 25, 2024 19:37 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBThe New Zealand Defence Force bugle player at Gallipoli says it was "a little stressful" figuring out how to play The Last Post on a cornet borrowed from his Australian counterparts 10-minutes before the Dawn Service began.
Iwi appeal High Court decision to set aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summoning of Minister
April 25, 2024 19:34 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBIwi are appealing a High Court decision which they believe sets the bar too high for the Waitangi Tribunal to summons a Minister to give evidence. Annette Sykes is a lawyer representing Ngati Te Rangiunuora, a hapu of Ngati Pikiao. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Unchartered territory for media industry with new Paul Goldsmith stepping up as Minister
April 25, 2024 19:28 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBThe media industry says it is keen to work with the new Communications and Media Minister Paul Goldsmith, even if nobody is quite sure what his exact ideas are for the beleagured sector. Mr Goldsmith spoke to Ben Strang.
Winston Peters calls for unity at Anzac service
April 25, 2024 19:15 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB"Never has diplomacy been more needed" - that's the call from Winston Peters at Gallipoli. At the Dawn Service the Foreign Affairs Minister delivered a rousing call for unity - telling those present to honour those who died by coming together and demanding more from a divided world. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.
OIA shows after hours medical services under unbearable strain
April 25, 2024 19:13 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBAfter-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short. Ruth Hill reports.
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been overturned
April 25, 2024 19:09 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBDisgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has had his 2020 rape conviction overturned in a stunning reversal of the foundational case in the #MeToo movement. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ben Strang
Sports News for 26 April 2024
April 25, 2024 19:07 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThe Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 international in Lahore.
Market Update for 26 April 2024
April 25, 2024 18:53 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBBusiness update for [Date Month Year]
Waikato kids gear up for Kiwiana production
April 25, 2024 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBWhile most secondary school students have been enjoying a relaxing holiday, the kids of Cambridge High School have been rehearsing every day for the opening of their school production next week. Waikato reporter Natalie Akoorie sat in on a rehearsal.
Defence Force band lucky to play at Gallipoli Anzac service after luggage was lost
April 25, 2024 18:40 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThe New Zealand Defence Force were lucky to fulfill their Anzac Cove duties after their uniforms and band equipment were lost in transit during the Dubai floods last week. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports
Early Sports Chat for 26 April 2024
April 25, 2024 18:38 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 26 April 2024
April 25, 2024 18:27 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 26 April 2024
April 25, 2024 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Rangitata River rail bridge back in business
April 25, 2024 18:20 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBThe Rangitata River rail bridge is back in business a fortnight after taking a massive weather hit. Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown spoke to Ben Strang
Trump calls for immunity from prosecution
April 25, 2024 18:13 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBDonald Trump has once again spent his day in a New York courthouse where he's on trial for criminal charges stemming from alleged hush money payments made to former adult film star Stormy Daniels. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 26 April 2024
April 25, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBThe Black Caps have gone 2-1 up in the T20 series against Pakistan after winning the fourth game in Lahore by 4 runs.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the Government's proposed anti-gang laws, Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Corin Dann, the NZDF has lost their bags on their way to the ANZAC dawn service in Gallipoli, an ID card is found in Antarctica... 13 years after being lost, and Vera Ellen takes out the 2024 Taite Music Prize for her album...
NZDF on show at Warriors ANZAC DAY NRL match
April 23, 2024 20:56 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBRugby league fans will be treated to a visually spectacular display from the New Zealand Defence Force when the Warriors play their Anzac Day NRL match in Auckland on Thursday afternoon. Lieutenant Mark Hadlow from the New Zealand Navy Reserve Forces spoke to Corin Dann.
Calls for Asian NZers involvement in WWI to be commemorated
April 23, 2024 20:52 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBAs New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day, there are calls for more research into Asian New Zealanders' involvement in the First World War. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports.
Federated Farmers welcome changes to Resource Management Act
April 23, 2024 20:49 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBFederated Farmers says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act mark "the end of the war on farming". Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Hydrogen fuel station opens in South Auckland
April 23, 2024 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBNew Zealand is one step closer to low-emissions road freight with the opening of a hydrogen fuelling station in South Auckland on Tuesday. Maia Ingoe reports.
Telecommunications expert on disaster emergency alert system
April 23, 2024 20:40 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBA telecommunications expert is warning the government will have to spend a lot more money if it's going to deliver the disaster emergency alert system an independent inquiry has called for. Paul Brislen from the Telecommunications Forum spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 20:36 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBMarket Update for 24 April 2024.
RSA says NZers in recent conflicts need to be remembered
April 23, 2024 20:27 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBThe Returned Services Association says New Zealanders' service in recent conflicts needs to be remembered in tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations. Bill Hickman has more.
Defaced Te Tiriti exhibition at Te Papa replaced
April 23, 2024 20:24 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe wooden panel which was damaged last December has been replaced by a temporary digital display. Te Papa Chief Executive Courtney Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Wellington Council calls it quits on Reading cinema deal
April 23, 2024 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBWellington City Council has called it quits on a controversial $32-million-deal with Readings International to reopen the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Christchurch City Council confirms deal to save A and P Show
April 23, 2024 20:16 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBThe Christchurch Council has confirmed a multimillion-dollar deal to save the future of its famous agriculture event, the A & P Show. Christchurch Councillor Sam MacDonald spoke to Morning Report.
Labour leader Hipkins on Resource Management Act changes
April 23, 2024 20:10 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBThe Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted and put short-term profits ahead of environmental protection. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Vera Ellen wins Taite Music Prize
April 23, 2024 19:54 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBWellington artist Vera Ellen has picked up the Taite Music Prize for 2024 for her album Ideal Home Noise. Ellen spoke to Corin Dann.
RocketLab launching NASA satellite from Mahia Peninsula
April 23, 2024 19:49 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBA new satellite launching on Wednesday is set to sail on sunlight, 1,000 kilometres above the Earth. NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is one of two satellites RocketLab is launching from Mahia Peninsula.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on gang law pushback
April 23, 2024 19:41 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBParliament has been hearing submissions on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill, which would ban gang patches and allow police to stop gangs congregating. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann.
NZDF loses bags on way to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day service
April 23, 2024 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBFor the first time in history, the role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the Gallipoli ANZAC day dawn service is up in the air. Newshub's Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Swipe card found in Antarctica 13 years after it was lost
April 23, 2024 19:27 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBYou've heard of finding a needle in a haystack, but what about finding a swipe card in the vast expanse of the world's oceans? Tessa Guest reports.
Day two of testimony in criminal trial against Trump
April 23, 2024 19:22 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBIt is day two of testimony in the historic criminal trial against Donald Trump over alleged hush money payments, and it began with a heated exchange between the judge and the former president's lawyer. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from the Manhattan courthouse.
Lawyers condemn government's gang crack down
April 23, 2024 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBLawyers have roundly condemned the government's gang crackdown legislation, telling MPs the whole thing should be ripped up and started again. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Authorities warn CG was 'moderate', with worse disasters ahead
April 23, 2024 19:09 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBCyclone Gabrielle left the country's emergency response system in tatters despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws and systems that deliver for people in harm's way. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBTrampoline Olympian Dylan Schmidt wants to add another medal to his haul in Paris.
Sports News for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBTrampoline Olympian Dylan Schmidt wants to add another medal to his haul in Paris.
Business News for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 18:53 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBBusiness news for 24 April 2024.
Chinese swimmers not sanctioned before Tokyo 2020 Olympics
April 23, 2024 18:51 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBDrug Free Sport New Zealand wants answers from the World Anti-Doping Agency after revelations Chinese swimmers weren't sanctioned for positive drug tests before the last Olympics. Drug Free Sport New Zealand chief executive Nick Paterson spoke to Corin Dann.
Stats NZ on 2023 census
April 23, 2024 18:46 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBNearly four-and-a half-million people filled in the 2023 census. When data held by the government was added, the coverage rose to nearly five-million-people. Stats NZ Chief Executive Mark Sowden spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 24 April 2024
April 23, 2024 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Upper Selwyn Huts resident on eviction notice
April 23, 2024 18:18 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBA resident of the Upper Selwyn Huts, a small Canterbury community, says the council needs to give people more time, after dropping the bombshell that they will need to leave their homes by 2039. Kirrily Fea spoke to Corin Dann.