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Union rep in trouble over bus announcements in Wellington
May 16, 2024 20:26 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBA union representative in Wellington is in trouble for taking matters into his own hands, in a battle over the public announcements on buses. Pretoria Gordon reports.
Phoenix supporters group will be out in force for semi-final
May 16, 2024 20:25 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThat's the Phoenix football team's 'unofficial' support group called 'Yellow Fever' who will be out in force in the capital on Saturday evening. Yellow Fever spokesperson Andy French spoke to Corin Dann.
Fonterra looks to sell off some iconic brands
May 16, 2024 20:22 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBDairy giant Fonterra is looking at selling off some of its iconic consumer brands including Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Lincoln University Professor in Agribusiness Hamish Gow spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland will have the lowest rates increase says Mayor Brown
May 16, 2024 20:11 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBMayor Wayne Brown says Auckland will have the lowest rates increase this year of any metropolitan council in the country. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Phoenix set to sell-out Sky Stadium for semi-final clash
May 16, 2024 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBThe Wellington Phoenix are set to play in front of a sell-out crowd in Saturday night's A-League semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory. Barry Guy reports
Free prescriptions reduce hospitalisation rates: study
May 16, 2024 19:52 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBPeople who skip getting a prescription because they can't afford to pay the $5 charge are 34 percent more likely to end up in hospital, according to a new Victoria University study. The study's lead Dr Mona Jeffreys spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
David Seymour makes fresh attack on Waitangi Tribunal
May 16, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThe ACT Party leader David Seymour is making a fresh attack on the Waitangi Tribunal, saying it has become increasingly involved in activism and has gone well-beyond its brief. In-Depth Maori Journalist Ella Stewart reports.
New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia as airport remains closed
May 16, 2024 19:45 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBNew Zealanders in New Caledonia say food supply is low as local stores are ransacked and vandalised, and the nation's International Airport remains closed to commercial flights, leaving stranded people in limbo. Barbara Graham is a researcher from Wellington trying to get home after 5 weeks in Nouméa and Emma Royland is also from Wellington and has been in New Caledonia since March. They spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Mt Roskill residents say they feel 'let down' by Police
May 16, 2024 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBResidents of the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill who been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister at a packed community meeting they feel let down by the police. Reporter Lucy Xia was at the meeting.
Govt to spend more than $153 million on charter schools
May 16, 2024 19:27 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThe government will be spending a lot more than $153 million on charter schools. Cabinet papers show that's just the extra cost of setting up and overseeing the publicly funded, privately-owned schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
Winston Peters on situation in New Caledonia
May 16, 2024 19:22 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBNew Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winton Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
Federated Farmers on Fonterra selling iconic brands
May 16, 2024 19:22 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBA big chunk of Fonterra could be put on the market, with the dairy giant has announcing it wants to get back to the basics of supplying dairy ingredients and sell all, or some, of its well-known brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Federated Farmers Dairy chair Richard McIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Rioting enters fifth day in New Caledonia
May 16, 2024 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBFive people have died and hundreds have been injured as rioting in New Caledonia enters its fifth day. Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBAmerican Xander Schauffle shot a course record 9-under-par 62 in the opening round of golf's PGA Championship at Valhalla to take the clubhouse lead.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBAmerican Xander Schauffle shot a course record 9-under-par 62 in the opening round of golf's PGA Championship at Valhalla to take the clubhouse lead.
Business News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:55 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBBusiness news for 17 May 2024.
Ranfurly Shield back in circulation after being fixed
May 16, 2024 18:47 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBSeven months after it was broken in two in what was described as "an accident" by the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union, the Ranfurly Shield is back in circulation. Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay Campbell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Widespread unrest continues in New Caledonia
May 16, 2024 18:44 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBFrench security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis looks at how the week of violence has unfolded.
Early Sports Chat for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:38 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:34 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Phoenix defender Sam Sutton on club's season
May 16, 2024 18:20 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBHistory beckons for the Wellington Phoenix who are one win away from qualifying for their first ever A-League grand final. Defender Sam Sutton spoke to Barry Guy.
Early Business News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Man charged with attempted murder of Slovakian PM
May 16, 2024 18:16 - 4 minutes - 4 MBPolice in Slovakia have charged a man with the attempted murder of the country's prime minister. Slovak Foreign Policy Association in Bratislava director Tomáš Strážay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
May 16, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBAmerican Xander Schauffele has set the early pace in the opening round of the PGA Championship, taking the clubhouse lead with a 9 under par 62 in Kentucky.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
May 15, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the picket line, and Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, Auckland Transport has delayed its plans to charge for overnight parking in the CBD, Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz discusses the recent NEMA review, and Emily Perkins has won the Ockham for her novel Lioness.
Future of Te Huia train service to be decided
May 15, 2024 20:55 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBThe future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann.
Junior doctors picket outside Auckland Hospital
May 15, 2024 20:53 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThere's disruption in health services around the country this morning as junior doctors go on strike. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Period of instability on cards for New Caledonia says former Australian consul-general to the country
May 15, 2024 20:46 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBA former Australian consul-general for New Caledonia says a period of considerable instability in the territory is on the cards. Denise Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Snooker legend Dene O'Kane dies
May 15, 2024 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBNew Zealand snooker players and fans are in shock after the death of a cue legend Dene O'Kane at his home in Auckland. Cue club Massé secretary Bernie Endres spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports Chat for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 20:40 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 20:33 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBMarket Update for 16 May 2024.
Agency aims to eliminate American Foulbrood from beehives
May 15, 2024 20:27 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBThe Management Agency National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan is funded through beekeeper levies under the Biosecurity Act and tests hives for the disease. Dwayne Hill from the agency spoke to Corin Dann.
Beekeeper calls for different way to control American Foulbrood
May 15, 2024 20:21 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBA North Canterbury beekeeper is calling for a different way to control a bee disease after he had to ignite thousands of his boxes. Springbank Honey's co-owner Steven Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Shortcomings found after two firefighters died in landslide
May 15, 2024 20:16 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBWorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency - or FENZ - over how two volunteer firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Gisborne mayor on NEMA review
May 15, 2024 20:10 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBAn internal review into the National Emergency Management Agency's response to Cyclone Gabrielle says it was under-resourced and unprepared. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Novelist Emily Perkins wins fiction prize at Ockham awards
May 15, 2024 19:51 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBThe winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, held last night, is Emily Perkins - for her novel Lioness. Fiction winner Emily Perkins, along with the chair of the Book Awards Trust, Nicola Legat, spoke to Corin Dann
CBD businesses accuse AT of anxiety over parking charges
May 15, 2024 19:47 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBCentral city businesses in Auckland are accusing Auckland Transport of causing unnecessary anxiety over overnight parking charges. Heart of the city's Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
Memorial service for Loafers Lodge one year on from fatal fire
May 15, 2024 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBA memorial service marking the one year anniversary of the tragedy has just ended at the site of the fire on Adelaide Road. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
One year since five killed in Loafers Lodge fire
May 15, 2024 19:35 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBIt's one year to the day since a fire gutted the Loafers Lodge boarding house in central Wellington killing five of the 92 people living there. Nick James has filed this report on the tragedy that begun just after midnight.
Te Whatu Ora says it has plan to ease impact of strike
May 15, 2024 19:31 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBTe Whatu Ora says it has a plan to ease the impact of the national junior doctors' strike on hospitals across the country. Health NZ chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Corin Dann.
Thousands of junior doctors strike
May 15, 2024 19:27 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBThousands of junior doctors are walking off the job this morning, as negotiations with Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora continue to stall. Union representative Doctor Rosa Tobin Stickings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Review critical of NEMA's response to last year's storms
May 15, 2024 19:13 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBAn internal review into the National Emergency Management Agency's response to last year's catastrophic storms has found staff lacked the necessary experience and training. NEMA acting chief executive Jenna Rogers spoke to Corin Dann.
Tourists stuck in New Caledonia as riots continue
May 15, 2024 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBThe international airport in New Caledonia is closed and many holidaymakers are stuck in Noumea, including Mike Lightfoot from Auckland. Lightfoot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
State of Emergency declared in New Caledonia
May 15, 2024 19:08 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBFour people have died and hundreds have been injured during rioting by pro-independence supporters over electoral changes in New Caledonia. RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 977 KBPremier League football clubs are set to vote on whether to ditch video assistant referees from next season.
Sports News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 977 KBPremier League football clubs are set to vote on whether to ditch video assistant referees from next season.
Hospitality NZ push for say in Auckland CBD parking talks
May 15, 2024 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBAfter facing criticism from businesses and the council, Auckland Transport has decided to pump the brakes on introducing overnight parking charges until October. Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 18:38 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBPremier League football clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees from next season at their annual general meeting next month.
Morning Rural News for 16 May 2024
May 15, 2024 18:30 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBNews from the rural farming sector.