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Market Update for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBMarket Update for 19 March 2024.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters meets Chinese counterpart in Wellington
March 18, 2024 19:23 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBTrade, business, and regional security were among the many points of discussion at bi-lateral talks in Wellington on Monday between New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. This follows China's attempts to sign security agreements with several Pacific states, and the security pact agreed with Solomon Islands in 2022. The New Zealand Defence Policy Strategy Statement last year stated China wanted "to grow its political, economic, and secu...
Kāinga Ora crackdown divides political opinion
March 18, 2024 19:18 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBThe Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants. The announcement follows through on a commitment secured in the National-ACT coalition agreement. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Evicting Kāinga Ora tenants will increase poverty and trauma says Green Party
March 18, 2024 19:10 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBThe Green Party says that evicting disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants will increase poverty and trauma across vulnerable communities. But residents living near these properties have had enough. Greens' housing spokesperson Tamatha Paul spoke to Corin Dann.
PM Luxon on promised tax cuts
March 18, 2024 18:50 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBThe Prime Minister has admitted the tools the government will use to pay for its promised tax cuts may differ from what National campaigned on. The government is leaving the specifics of how it will fund the tax relief until May's Budget. Christopher Luxon maintains the tax cuts will be fully funded and says it's not his intention to introduce a new tax at the Budget. But Labour's leader Chris Hipkins says the cuts are unaffordable and National should admit it got its numbers wrong. Luxo...
Rural NZers more likely to drink alcohol wastewater sampling finds
March 18, 2024 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBWastewater sampling has found New Zealanders living in less populated areas are more likely to drink alcohol than those in bigger towns or cities. South Islanders consumed more booze than the North, and those sampled also drank more if it was a public holiday or the rugby or cricket was on. The Auckland University trial tracked wastewater samples from ten catchments covering just under half the country's population across six months in 2021. Senior Chemical Sciences lecturer Dr Lisa Pilk...
Group of Indian nurses jobless after arriving in NZ
March 18, 2024 18:43 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBAbout 20 Indian nurses say they're jobless after arriving in New Zealand expecting to work on accredited employer work visas. They're the latest group of workers to come forward claiming problems with the visa, which has been linked to worker exploitation by fraudulent employers. The nurses say they've been left high and dry - even though the country faces a shortage health care workers. IndoNZ's Blessen Tom reports.
Vladimir Putin secures fifth term as president
March 18, 2024 18:28 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBVladimir Putin says he will prioritize the war in Ukraine, after securing a fifth six-year term as president Putin was declared the winner of the Presidential election with 87 percent of the vote, a result he says confirms the trust that the Russian people have in him. But with no legitimate opponents, the election is widely regarded as sham. BBC correspondent Sergey Goryashko spoke to Corin Dann.
NZ brothers charged with attacking Thai police officer in Phuket
March 18, 2024 18:23 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBThe two New Zealanders charged with attacking a police officer in Phuket are likely to be in a Thai jail for some time. Brothers Hamish and Oscar Day face multiple charges including bribery, robbery and obstructing police. A lawyer who specialises in representing people facing criminal charges overseas says the men will have to go through a lengthy court process. Director of Law Aid International, Craig Tuck, spoke to Krystal Gibbons.
Mayor Wayne Brown had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to stop work on projects
March 18, 2024 18:18 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown's bluff has been called - he had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop work on projects funded by the soon-to-be scrapped regional fuel tax. Emails provided under the local government Official Information Act show within minutes of the mayor making his formal request public, a councillor questioned if he held such power - the answer was no. It came amidst a tense public exchange between Wayne Brown and Transport Minister Simeon Brown, over...
Lawyer on Kāinga Ora crackdown
March 18, 2024 18:13 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBThe Prime Minister says disruptive behaviour from some Kāinga Ora tenants is unfair on taxpayers, as well as those on the social housing waitlist. The Government has instructed the state housing agency to strengthen its management of anti-social tenants or tenants with rent arrears, including the threat of eviction. Christopher Luxon says there's currently no incentive for disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants to improve their ways. Lawyer Adina Thorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Tenant doubts Kāinga Ora crackdown will make a difference
March 18, 2024 18:09 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBA Kāinga Ora tenant whose been attacked by his state house neighbours doubts the government ordered crackdown on aggressive and intimidating behaviour will make any difference. Ministers have written to the state landlord demanding it end the sustaining tenancies approach designed to help those at risk of being evicted and instead be much tougher on misbehaving renters. They also want the almost ten thousand tenants who between them owe $21 million in rent to pay up. But there are fears ...
Sports News for 18 March 2024
March 18, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBWhite Ferns captain Sophie Devine has helped her side to win the Women's Premier League cricket title in India.
Business News for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:53 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBBusiness News for 19 March 2024.
Greymouth mayor taking stand to shut down 'environmentally risky' dump
March 18, 2024 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBGreymouth mayor Tania Gibson says the council is taking a stand to shut down a dump she says is too environmentally risky. The Grey District Council is calling on the West Coast Regional Council to revoke all resource consents for the Taylorville Resource Park in Coal Creek, near Greymouth. The Environmental Protection Authority issued an abatement notice for the landfill, after an investigation found an unlined sediment pond was discharging contaminated water. It's the latest in a serie...
Kāinga Ora to crackdown on misbehaving renters
March 18, 2024 17:43 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBThe government has instructed Kāinga Ora to kill one of the National Party's own policies from 2017 and be harder on misbehaving renters by putting an end to its 'sustaining tenancies' policy. This comes after multiple incidents of threatening or violent behaviour towards neighbours. But like any landlord, Kāinga Ora is bound by the Residential Tenancies Act, and evictions aren't easy to do. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:38 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:23 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Hawke's Bay school still operating out of temporary site after Cyclone Gabrielle
March 18, 2024 17:08 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBA Hawke's Bay principal is crying out for more support as the psychological trauma of Cyclone Gabrielle continues to drain staff and students. Nuhaka school, north of Wairoa, was flooded twice last year and is still operating out of its temporary site, a chapel. Principal Raelene McFarlane says both staff and students are still exhausted after last year and the support of teacher aides has been critical. It comes as the primary principals' union, NZEI, have released a report saying teach...
Sports News for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:05 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBBlack Caps all-rounder Michael Bracewell has put Wellington back in charge of the national Plunket Shield championship.
Sports News for 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:05 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBBlack Caps all-rounder Michael Bracewell has put Wellington back in charge of the national Plunket Shield championship.
Top Stories for Tuesday 19 March 2024
March 18, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBTop stories for [Day Date Month Year] Top stories this morning... The Government has ordered a crackdown on unruly Kainga Ora tenants - but a victim doubts it will work It turns out Mayor Wayne Brown had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to stop work on regional fuel tax funded projects. The two New Zealanders charged with attacking a police officer in Phuket are likely to be in a Thai jail for some time. A celebration has been held in Red Square to mark Vladimir Putin's election n...
Canterbury band win NZ Pipe Band Championships
March 17, 2024 19:52 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBThat's the sound of the winners of the 2024 NZ Pipe Band Championships, the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band, performing on Saturday afternoon. About 1500 people took part in the competition, held in Auckland at the weekend, with thousands more watching and supporting the players. The annual event is the largest pipe band festival outside of Scotland. Liam Kernaghan is on the board of the Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Association, and was on the judging panel. Kernaghan spoke to Ing...
Labour finance spokesperson on Government's proposed tax cuts
March 17, 2024 19:41 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in the coalition agreement. Willis told Morning Report the rollout is subject to Cabinet discussions so she cannot cast iron guarantee that it will happen in July. She says the Government will not need to borrow to meet its tax cut commitment. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 19:38 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBMarket Update for 18 March 2024.
Maadi Cup rowing regatta begins in Twizel
March 17, 2024 19:27 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBThe annual Maadi rowing regatta has started on Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel. More the 100 secondary schools are competing. RNZ has this morning reported in the past there have been "ethically dubious" practices by some schools involved in the event. Rowing NZ's Mark Weatherall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A Kiwi woman's journey home after 20 years in Gaza
March 17, 2024 19:21 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBAfter months of conflict in Gaza, UN figures show close to 2 million people have been displaced and are facing starvation as Israel continues its military attacks. Some manage to leave, but they must pay thousands of dollars to cross the border, and even then, freedom isn't guaranteed. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram met a New Zealand born woman who managed to get out of Gaza after living there for twenty years.
Half a billion dollars of science funding to end
March 17, 2024 19:16 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBMore than half a billion dollars of science funding is coming to an end with no more in sight. Researchers are warning that's going to leave scientific research in a perilous state, with many scientists jumping to overseas opportunities or leaving the field all together. Joanne Todd from the University of Auckland's Liggins Institute spoke to Corin Dann.
Return to budget surplus could take longer than promised
March 17, 2024 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBThe Finance Minister Nicola Willis is refusing to guarantee tax cuts will happen in July. Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in the coalition agreement. Willis told Morning Report the Government still intends to roll out its tax cuts, but it is subject to Cabinet discussions and she cannot give a cast iron guarantee that it will happen She says the Government will not need to borrow to meet its tax cut commitment. Polit...
Sports News for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBWhite Ferns captain Sophie Devine is a Women's Indian Premier League champion.
Change brings fears for those suffering mental breakdowns
March 17, 2024 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBPeople who've suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system won't be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts. The Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, has floated the idea of having a specific mental health option when people call 111. Health New Zealand says it's working with police on plans to move to a multi-agency response to mental distress. Ruth Hill reports.
Research finds one in ten use opioids three months after surgery
March 17, 2024 18:47 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBAuckland University researchers says it's alarming that one in ten people continue to use opioids three months after surgery. They say use of the drugs for that long brings a range of risk factors. Researcher Jay Gong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Winston Peters fiscal hole warnings
March 17, 2024 18:34 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBThe deputy prime minister, and leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters says the government is facing a fiscal hole of $5.6 billion. Despite that, Peters is adamant he won't compromise on the roll-out of his coalition commitments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann.
Top rowing school faces cheating allegations as Maadi cup gets underway
March 17, 2024 18:25 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBIt's the biggest secondary school sports event in the Australasia with 130 schools, 2500 rowers, and a whole lot of silverware up for grabs. The annual Maadi Regatta gets under way on Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel Monday morning. The iconic event is steeped in tradition and prestige. But its highly charged nature has left some questioning whether schools have lost sight of what secondary schools sport is supposed to be about. It comes after one top rowing school faced cheating allegations la...
Researchers concerned over end of science funding
March 17, 2024 18:21 - 3 minutes - 3 MBResearchers warn they are facing falling off the edge of a cliff when more than half a billion dollars of science funding comes to an end with no replacement in sight. They say they can't wait until the May Budget to find out what comes next. RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Winston Peters on his state of the nation speech
March 17, 2024 18:16 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBNew Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his party's election commitments. Peters told supporters yesterday during his state of the nation speech that the country's economy is facing a period of low growth, and a $5.6 billion fiscal hole is looming over the government's budget. Despite that, he says the New Zealand First policies outlined in the coalition agreement would still be introduced. Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Councils call for $200 million flood protection investment
March 17, 2024 18:13 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBCouncils, calling for government help to invest in flood protection, are frustrated they've been sent back to bureaucrats for more talks. They say a $200 million investment now would save lives and billions of dollars, and not doing so will leave communities across the country vulnerable. RNZ political reporter Russell Palmer has more.
NZ First won't compromise on election commitments says Peters
March 17, 2024 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBNew Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his election commitments, despite warning the government is short billions of dollars. Already one coalition partner has had to scale back the roll-out of a pricey policy due to budget constraints, but Peters has suggested he won't be doing the same. He delivered his state of the nation address to hundreds of supporters on Sunday. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher was there.
Sports News for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWhite Ferns captain Sophie Devine has helped her side to win the Women's Premier League cricket title in India.
Business News for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 17:53 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBBusiness news for 18 March 2024.
Russians head to polls for presidential election
March 17, 2024 17:48 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBRussia has gone to the polls, with people voting in the presidential election over the weekend. A former Soviet and Russian diplomat, Rouben Azizian, who's now a professor of defence and security studies at Massey University, says the question for the rest of the world is whether to recognise the elections, and the outcome, as legitimate. Professor Azizian spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Councils ask Government for flood protection investment
March 17, 2024 17:42 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBRegional councils are pleading with the Government to more rapidly invest in flood protection. They want Cabinet to invest about $200 million to help update the ageing flood protection network. The proposal is being led by Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter. Ponter spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 17:37 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 17:28 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Track and field National Championships features top athletes
March 17, 2024 17:19 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBTop athletes were on show at the national championships over the weekend, with eight members of the successful World Indoor squad taking part. Held at Wellington's Newtown Park, the championships saw shot putter Jacko Gill beat rival Tom Walsh for the second year in a row at nationals, while pole valuter Eliza McCartney secured her fifth national title. Athletics NZ Chief Executive Cam Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann.
Greater cooperation needed to fight synthetic drugs: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
March 17, 2024 17:16 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drugs, like Fentanyl, while Colombia has announced its support for a public health-focused approach to the global drug trade. Blinken and Colombian President Gustavo Petro were speaking at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna. The New Zealand Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 18 March 2024
March 17, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThe Wellington Phoenix women have been beaten 4-2 by A-League leaders Sydney FC in Porirua.