Morning Report
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Hurricanes remain top of Super Rugby table despite loss
April 28, 2024 19:53 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBThe Hurricanes remain top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, but the Blues are just one point behind after their win against the Reds in Brisbane. Former All Black Ant Strachan spoke to Corin Dann.
Inquest into death of toddler in Gore begins after 5 years
April 28, 2024 19:48 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBAn inquest into the death of toddler Lachlan Jones starts today more than five years after he was found in a wastewater pond in Gore. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Rent to own provider says people can no longer afford pathway
April 28, 2024 19:45 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBA provider of a rent to own programme say people can no longer afford even the cheapest pathway to home ownership. Housing reporter Lauren Crimp has more.
Petrol prices creep up around the country
April 28, 2024 19:37 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBAs cost pressures on households remain high, petrol prices are also creeping back up across the motu, above $3 a litre in some places. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann.
Papers show police intelligence systems in 'bad shape'
April 28, 2024 19:26 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBPapers show the police's intelligence systems essential to crime fighting are in bad shape, but government priorities are delaying a massive overhaul. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZ woman sexually abused in secretive sect
April 28, 2024 19:22 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBA New Zealand woman who as a child was sexually abused by a member of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI says the religious group's leaders spent three years trying to get the man to admit guilt before advising her to go to the police. Amy Williams reports.
Government school cellphone ban begins
April 28, 2024 19:16 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBCellphones will be out of sight at every school across the country from Monday as the Government's nationwide ban kicks in. Remuera Intermediate principal and president of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association Kyle Brewerton spoke to Corin Dann.
People 'confused and panicked' during Auckland armed robbery
April 28, 2024 19:09 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBA hair salon employee says people were confused and panicked during a robbery at a West Auckland mall shortly before 4pm on Sunday. Tessa van Houten who works at Synergy Hair spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 19:07 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBArsenal stay one point ahead of Manchester City after both side's scored wins in the Premier League this morning.
Business News for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBBusiness news for 29 April 2024
Locals protest against demolition of Petone wharf
April 28, 2024 18:46 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBMore than 1000 Wellingtonians headed out to Petone Beach on Sunday to protest against plans to demolish the community's historic wharf. Save Petone Wharf spokesperson John Roper spoke to Corin Dann.
Police investigate after armed robbery in West Auckland
April 28, 2024 18:41 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBPolice are continuing to investigate Monday morning after armed robbers raided a jewellery store at a West Auckland mall. Retail NZ Chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 18:26 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 18:24 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Musk in China to discuss full self driving Teslas
April 28, 2024 18:11 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBElon Musk wants to enable Full Self Driving on Tesla's cars in China and transfer the data collected by those vehicles offshore to train its algorithms. Wedbush Securities Analyst Dan Ives spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 29 April 2024
April 28, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBArsenal stay one point ahead of Manchester City after both side's scored wins in the Premier League this morning.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April
April 25, 2024 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up the week in politics, Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh talks about Anzac Day commemorations, and military historian Chris Pugsley discusses the calls for peace surrounding Anzac Day locally.
Political panel
April 25, 2024 20:45 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBListen to our weekly political panel with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett.
Resources Minister says coal is here to stay
April 25, 2024 20:40 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBBurning less coal to make electricity helped New Zealand achieve its biggest official, annual drop in planet-heating gases since 1990, but Resources Minister Shane Jones says we need coal to keep the lights on. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Sports Chat for 25 April 2024
April 25, 2024 20:36 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 25 April 2024
April 25, 2024 20:31 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBMarket Update for 25 April 2024.
Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role
April 25, 2024 20:24 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBPaul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Military historian on calls for peace this Anzac Day
April 25, 2024 20:11 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBAnzac Day commemorations yesterday were laced with protest and calls for peace, with the Foreign Affairs Minister calling for unity in the Gallipoli Dawn Service. Military historian Chris Pugsley spoke to Ben Strang.
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.