Morning Report
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Record number of mortgages fixed for one-year:CoreLogic
April 17, 2024 19:50 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBCoreLogic says a record number of mortgages are being fixed for one-year, signalling a belief among homeowners that interest rates have peaked, and will start to fall next year. CoreLogic NZ's chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Corin Dann.
Blenheim gymnastics coach jailed for sexual offences
April 17, 2024 19:44 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBGymnastic officials say they are taking steps to ensure children are protected from sexual predators like Blenheim coach Gregory Pask, who has been sentenced to almost 16 years in prison for 250 sexual offences against young girls in his care over the last decade. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann.
Minister of Education Erica Stanford on job cuts
April 17, 2024 19:35 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBThe Minister of Education insists services supporting pupils and teachers will not be affected by a proposal to slash 565 jobs at the Ministry. Minister of Education Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments told to vacate
April 17, 2024 19:18 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBResidents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments have been given until Monday to vacate the building, after the council issued it with a Dangerous Building Notice. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk on earthquake strengthening
April 17, 2024 19:18 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBThe current rules put in place in 2017, requires buildings to be remediated before set dates, but the Government is giving them four extra years to fix their buildings Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk spoke to Corin Dann.
Police Association on latest pay offer
April 17, 2024 19:16 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBThe Police Association says the latest pay offer did nothing to close the pay gap between officers, and teachers or nurses. The Association's president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Ministry of Education could see 565 jobs go
April 17, 2024 19:13 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBThe Ministry of Education could see 565 jobs go, the public service association says that includes about 200 staff from the curriculum centre, and 90 regional staff who connect schools to the experts needed for children with disabilities and behaviour issues. Post-Primary Teachers' Association president Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Children's Minister says OT will get better despite cuts
April 17, 2024 19:09 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBThe Children's Minister is promising Oranga Tamariki will get better at taking care of at-risk children, not worse, as a result of this week's job cuts. Anneke Smith reports.
Sports News for 18 April 2024
April 17, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBPhoenix coach Paul Temple says the signing of midfielder Macy Fraser on a record transfer is a watershed moment for football in New Zealand. The 21-year-old has signed with the Utah Royals in the National Women's Soccer League on a multi-year deal, topping the previous best of $100,000. Although none of the parties involved are saying by how much.
Business News for 18 April 2024
April 17, 2024 18:53 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBBusiness news for 18 April 2024
Three quarters of police union members reject pay offer
April 17, 2024 18:44 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBThe Police Association says the Government needs to show they genuinely value the role and commitment of officers. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann.
Chair of Whānau Ora on job cuts at Oranga Tamariki
April 17, 2024 18:40 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBThe chair of Whānau Ora, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, says a crisis in children's welfare will not be helped by cutting jobs at Oranga Tamariki. Raukawa-Tait spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 18 April 2024
April 17, 2024 18:37 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 18 April 2024
April 17, 2024 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 18 April 2024
April 17, 2024 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Govt gives more time for earthquake strengthening to be completed
April 17, 2024 18:08 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBThe Government is giving more time to earthquake-prone building owners to complete strengthening work, Michael Ford - a commercial real estate agent by day - has been working with Local Government New Zealand and other council leaders to find solutions. Ford spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 18 April 2024
April 17, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBBoxing Australia's national head coach Jamie Pittman has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after being sanctioned for incidents of sexual misconduct toward female athletes while on overseas camps.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
April 16, 2024 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOn today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator Bill Ralston and former Newshub head of news Mark Jennings join us to discuss Stuff's takeover of the 6pm news bulletin on Three, and we cross to Philip Crowther in New York to give us the latest on Donald Trump's trial.
Ngati Kahungunu steps in to ease gang tensions in HB
April 16, 2024 20:54 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBNgati Kahungunu has stepped in to ease gang tensions after a Hastings rugby match two weekends ago turned violent, and a van carrying a visiting team was shot at. The iwi's chair Bayden Barber spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Arts leaders plead with Christchurch City Council to keep funding the Arts Centre
April 16, 2024 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBThe Christchurch City Council has not included any funding for the trust that owns the collection of heritage buildings on the edge of the city's CBD in its draft long-term plan. Anna Sargent reports.
Northland businesses make case for upgrading main highway
April 16, 2024 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBAn alliance of Northland's biggest businesses is hoping a new report will make the case for upgrading the region's main highway so compelling, the government won't be able to refuse. Peter de Graaf reports.
Massey Uni plans to open Singapore campus
April 16, 2024 20:42 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBThe University formalised its so-called enhanced partnership with private tertiary education provider PSB Academy in Singapore on Tuesday. Massey University's deputy vice-chancellor students and global engagement Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports Chat for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 20:40 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 20:34 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBMarket Update for 17 April 2024
Reserve Bank asks for public feedback on digital cash
April 16, 2024 20:26 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBThe notes and coins people keep in their wallets could have a digital, government-backed equivalent by the end of the decade. RBNZ director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Corin Dann.
Jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial
April 16, 2024 20:18 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBDonald Trump is charged with falsifying business records, related to hush-money that was paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on government's plan to ease consenting rules for coal mines
April 16, 2024 20:10 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBWhile the government continues squeezing the public sector to cut costs, the scale of spending under the previous government has come to light. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
David Boon wins raffle for David Boon test shirt
April 16, 2024 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBLegendary Australian test cricketer David Boon donated his final test shirt for a raffle on Friday, only for that raffle to be won by David Boon himself. Ben Strang reports.
Economist on official inflation figures
April 16, 2024 19:51 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBEconomists are picking today's official inflation figures will show prices are rising more slowly than they have for three years. KiwiBank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann.
PM Luxon arrives in Thailand
April 16, 2024 19:48 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBThe prime minister has launched into the second leg of his South East Asian trip - leaving Singapore behind to pick up the charm offensive in Thailand. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports from Bangkok.
School principal concerned over cuts to school lunch programme
April 16, 2024 19:43 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBA primary school principal is concerned proposed staff cuts to nutritionists in the free school lunch programme will worsen the scheme. Jean Batten Primary school principal Nardi Leonard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Stuff to take over 6pm news on Three
April 16, 2024 19:34 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBWarner Bros. Discovery has struck a deal with Stuff to supply the 6pm bulletin, replacing Newshub. Journalist and media commentator Bill Ralston and former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Govt considers energy ratings for homes
April 16, 2024 19:26 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBThe Government is considering mandatory energy ratings that show people how much a home might cost to run before they buy or rent it. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Contractors and consultants under fire in public sector
April 16, 2024 19:20 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBPolice and NZTA is spending big on contractors and consultants as other core public sector agencies cut staff Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBRory McIlroy says he will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career as the Northern Irishman quashed rumours of him making a billon dollar move to LIV Golf.
Sports News for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBRory McIlroy says he will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career as the Northern Irishman quashed rumours of him making a billon dollar move to LIV Golf.
Business News for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 18:53 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBBusiness news for 17 April 2024
Shane Jones reduces barriers to coal mine consents
April 16, 2024 18:46 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBResource Minister Shane Jones is reducing barriers to the consenting of coal mines, saying the changes will bring it into line with other types of mining. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 18:39 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Israel launches 'diplomatic offensive' against Iran
April 16, 2024 18:18 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBThe Israeli government says it's launched a diplomatic offensive against Iran, as it considers a military response to the missile and drone attack against it, with IDF saying Iran will not get off "scot-free" after Tehran's retaliatory attack over the weekend. Tel Aviv correspondent Alex Cadier spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Forest and Bird on changes to coal mine consents
April 16, 2024 18:12 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBResources Minister Shane Jones has announced changes that will reduce barriers to coal mine consenting, but Forest & Bird says it should be harder to get consent for a coal mine. Forest & Bird's general counsel Peter Anderson spoke to Corin Dann.
Air NZ announces route for first all-electric plane
April 16, 2024 18:08 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBAir New Zealand has announced its first route for its all-electric aircraft, the beta ALIA, which will fly from Wellington to Marlborough, with cargo-only flights in 2026. Air New Zealand's chief sustainability officer Kiri Hannifin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 17 April 2024
April 16, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBRafael Nadal enjoyed a winning start at the Barcelona Open as he returned from another long-term injury in what could be his final year before retirement.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
April 15, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is calling on the Government to help resourcing the national Anti-Scam Centre, Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash discusses the proposal for a 'mega-tunnel' under Wellington, the Renters Association spokesperson Luke Somervell says pet bonds will open the door for price gauging, and Associ...
Taranaki community up in arms at plan to revert sealed road to metal
April 15, 2024 20:57 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBA tiny Taranaki community is up in arms at plans to revert several kilometres of its crumbling sealed road back to metal. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
Forest and Bird on Auckland's East-West link
April 15, 2024 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBThe Supreme Court has ruled that plans for the East-West Link, between Onehunga and Mt Wellington, need to be looked at again in light of the Resource Management Act. Forest and Bird general counsel Peter Anderson spoke to Corin Dann.
Australian Liberal Party staffer found guilty of rape
April 15, 2024 20:49 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBAn Australian federal court has found parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins was raped by a Bruce Lehrmann in a minister's office in 2019. Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Cuts to Ministry of Education being rolled out
April 15, 2024 20:43 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBCuts in staffing at the Ministry of Education are currently being rolled out with one sector we understand has been affected is the school lunch programme. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Corin Dann.