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US House votes to ban TikTok if China ties not severed
March 13, 2024 17:20 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBThere's not much that politicians in the US agree on these days, but it seems there is an unusual level of consensus over the threat posed by the video-sharing app TikTok. Earlier this morning, the US House of Representatives voted in favour of a bipartisan bill that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to sever ties with China .. or become unavailable in the US. The bill's sponsors said in a statement that apps "like TikTok that are controlled by foreign advers...
Top Stories for Thursday 14 March 2024
March 13, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBTop Stories for Thursday 14 March 2024
How to go about reducing your emissions
March 12, 2024 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBIt's often human nature to apportion blame elsewhere... and its no exception in the context of climate change. But how much are the frequent flyers or diesel vehicle drivers actually contributing to emissions, compared to those who religiously recycle their plastics or bike to work? Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts looked into it.
Widows of mosque victims forge new futures
March 12, 2024 19:46 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBNearly five years have passed since the terrorist attacks in Christchurch that took 51 lives. The survivors and families are learning to live without their loved ones. And in the years since the attacks, those surviving family members say they've discovered new found strength and courage. Widow Amna Ali has completed a diploma in early childhood and an IT certification since the attacks. And her friend Ambreen Naeem who lost her husband and son, has gone on to learn to drive and has bui...
Principal on how free school lunches work for her school
March 12, 2024 19:40 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBA Wainuiomata principal says having a targeted approach on the free school lunches scheme would be impossible to manage. Her comments follow a group of teachers, principals and board of trustees uniting to urge Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to keep funding for the free school lunches programme. Their concerns come as Associate Education Minister, David Seymour wants to cut up to half its funding. Ka Ora, Ka Ako was launched in 2019 and currently feeds 230,000 students. Principal Tu...
Sports Chat for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 19:38 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBMarket Update for 13 March 2024
Auckland local boards paying to keep all their rubbish bins
March 12, 2024 19:28 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBFour local boards have taken matters into their own hands to keep their public rubbish bins after Auckland Council opted to remove more than a thousand. The council is removing three thousand bins across the city, but there are some pockets where they're staying as is- for now. Katie Fitzgerald reports.
Oversupply of units rendering ETS ineffective - Rod Carr
March 12, 2024 19:23 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBThe government has been clear that it plans to rely on the Emissions Trading Scheme to meet climate targets. But according to the Climate Change Commission, the scheme will not be sufficient in its current form. In advice to government released yesterday, they say there is an over-supply of units. This means that large polluters - which buy the units to allow the release of planet-heating gases - often find it is cheaper to buy them than invest in ways to cut pollution. The Commision's c...
Water watchdog seeks solutions from Wellington Water
March 12, 2024 19:16 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBThe water watchdog says it doesn't have confidence in Wellington Water to ensure sufficient supply for the region next summer. Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Porirua have had water restrictions in place for the past few months, as well as a continuous threat of more severe rules. In a letter from Taumata Arowai's chief executive, local councils and Wellington Water have been asked to provide a plan outlining how they can avoid a repeat of this situation next year. That's due on Friday....
Labour caucus retreat this week
March 12, 2024 19:10 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBThe Labour Party's annual caucus retreat is this Thursday. Last year's retreat was one that most of us will remember, with former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing her resignation. While there's nothing to suggest this year's event will generate such big headlines, there's a lot for the party to discuss. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Grieving mother devoted years to teaching avalanche safety
March 12, 2024 18:53 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBJapanese authorities continue to investigate after an avalanche at Mount Yotei on the island of Hokkaido killed two New Zealanders. One of those killed was 21-year-old Christchurch woman Isabella Bolton, while a man in his 30s also died while skiing in a group of six. It struck a nerve for Waihi Beach woman Robyn Gordon, whose 18-year-old son James and two of his friends were killed while snowboarding at a Japanese skifield back in 2000. She has devoted much of the 20 years since to teac...
Civil Aviation Authority defends multimillion-dollar IT system
March 12, 2024 18:45 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBDoctors who do medical checks on pilots are warning new software for recording their results is out of date, missing vital bits and unsafe. They want the Civil Aviation Authority to backpedal on a multimillion dollar IT system they say already failed across the Tasman. They are asking why the authority has not taken up Australia's offer to share its system, for free. CAA's deputy chief executives Mike Hill spoke to Corin Dann.
Doctors call on Civil Aviation Authority to reverse IT plan
March 12, 2024 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBDoctors who do medical checks on pilots are warning new software for recording their results is out of date, missing vital bits and unsafe. They want the Civil Aviation Authority to backpedal on a multimillion dollar IT system they say already failed across the Tasman. They are asking why the authority has not taken up Australia's offer to share its system, for free. Phil Pennington reports.
Paritutu investigation taking too long for cancer sufferer
March 12, 2024 18:25 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBA former neighbour of the controversial Ivon Watkins Dow chemical plant in New Plymouth - who has stage 4 prostate cancer - fears he won't live long enough to see the results of an investigation into contamination at the Paritutu site. Maurice Bevin grew up on Scott Street, just a few hundred metres from the plant which made the herbicide 2, 4, 5-T from the 1960s through to 1987. He spoke to Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin.
Real-estate agent given formal warning over TikTok video
March 12, 2024 18:21 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBA high profile Auckland real estate agent has been given a formal warning by her employer Ray White after posting a TikTok video of herself giving a sales pitch using a fake Asian accent. The woman who is of Asian descent also says she'll do cleaning and cooking for potential buyers. The video circulated for over a week before it was removed, following a complaint. Reporter Lucy Xia has the story.
Fisherman not fazed after discovering body wrapped in plastic
March 12, 2024 18:21 - 1 minute - 1.57 MBAn Auckland fisherman who made a gruesome discovery in Gulf Harbour yesterday says he initially thought a body which was wrapped in plastic was an animal carcass. . Paul Middleton found a bag of human remains when he was out fishing yesterday. He'd been hoping to catch some kahawai or snapper. Middleton said he pulled the bag a little further onto the rocks while he waited for the police. He said the experience hasn't upset or bothered him. The police are saying very little except that t...
Aviation lawyer on LATAM flight investigation
March 12, 2024 18:13 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBNew Zealand authorities have secured the black box data from the LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland on Monday. The Boeing 787-9 dropped suddenly about two-thirds of the way across the Tasman, flinging un-restrained passengers into the air and injuring up to 50. Passenger Brian Jokat says the pilot told him cockpit gauges went blank. New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission says it is assisting Chilean authorities. Aviation lawyer and former head of the US National ...
Law and order government at odds with police over pay
March 12, 2024 18:09 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe law and order government appears to be on a collision course with police over a pay offer the union is calling a kick in the guts. The Minister is insisting the coalition does back the police but officers are warning if the government wants them to work harder to crack down on crime they have got to be paid more. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.
Sports News for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBNetball New Zealand is investigating a potential bid to host the 2031 World Cup. NNZ bid to host last year's World Cup but were pipped by Cape Town, with World Netball opting to have the sport's pinnacle event in Africa for the first time.
Sports News for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBNetball New Zealand is investigating a potential bid to host the 2031 World Cup. NNZ bid to host last year's World Cup but were pipped by Cape Town, with World Netball opting to have the sport's pinnacle event in Africa for the first time.
Business News for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 17:53 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBBusiness news for 13 March 2024
Police union campaigns against 'insulting' pay offer
March 12, 2024 17:46 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MB"Insulting", "disgusting" and "demoralising" is how officers have described their latest pay offer from the government. Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the government is negotiating in "tough economic times". The Minister declined to come on the programme. Police Association President Chris Cahill spoke to Morning Report
Nervous passengers continue on after terrifying LATAM flight
March 12, 2024 17:42 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBNervous passengers last night boarded a LATAM airlines flight for Santiago - still not knowing what caused Monday's terrifying midair nose-dive. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner suddenly lost altitude on a flight from Sydney to Auckland - sending passengers flying around the cabin and injuring 50. When it landed at Auckland 45 minutes later, twelve people were taken to hospital, including a child. Maia Ingoe has more.
Early Sports Chat for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 17:39 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 17:27 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 17:26 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Special Counsel behind Biden report speaks at hearing
March 12, 2024 17:08 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBThe US special counsel who released a scathing report last month suggesting President Biden had a "poor memory" has spoken at a congressional hearing. Robert Hur - originally a Republican appointee - had said his report was "neccessary, accurate and fair" after Mr Biden criticised his findings and insisted his memory was fine. Mr Hur was investigating classified documents found at the president's home. He said Mr Biden appeared to have no memory of how they got there, further increasing ...
Sports News for 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBYoung New Zealand golfer Kazuma Kobori will play the British Open this year. The 22-year-old has been officially declared the PGA of Australasia Order of Merit champion.
Top Stories for Wednesday 13 March 2024
March 12, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBTop stories for Wednesday 13 March 2024 Police officers are questioning the government's commitment to law and order after a pay offer they say is insulting A fisherman describes the moment he pulled a body, wrapped in plastic, from the water in Gulf Harbour Authorities have secured the black box data from the LATAM flight in which 50 people were injured after a sudden loss of altitude
Do you need a letterbox?
March 11, 2024 19:55 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBHow often is there a letter in your letterbox? Once upon a time it was the main mode of communication, but it looks like the days of the humble letter are drying up. Annual statistics show a steady decline in letters in the post, as more people and businesses move online. First Up's Leonard Powell went to ask Aucklanders about their mail habits.
Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
March 11, 2024 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBNew Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming. A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to stop greenhouse gases, but there are concerns it could start to fail. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Aussies pip the Black Caps in Christchurch
March 11, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBThe Aussies have beaten the Black Caps yet again. After a promising start to the day in Christchurch, the second test ended with Australia winning the match by three wickets, and winning the series two-to-none. Alex Carey saw the visitors to victory with an unbeaten 98 runs. New Zealand's bowling left a little to be desired, despite a promising debut from Ben Sears, and Matt Henry's excellence. Black Caps coach Gary Stead spoke to Corin Dann.
Publicty campaign launched over museums funding
March 11, 2024 19:41 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBMuseums and galleries say they're up against the wall and cuts and closures are coming if they don't get more support. Most survive on local council grants and their own fundraising but that money is drying up and the costs keep rising. A six week publicity campaign is being launched today to raise awareness and hopefully keep the lights on. Tess Brunton reports.
Sports Chat for 12 March 2024
March 11, 2024 19:36 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 12 March 2024
March 11, 2024 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBMarket Update for 12 March 2024
Researchers aim to detect deadly bird flu early
March 11, 2024 19:27 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBScientists in Aotearoa are planning environmental sampling to act as an early alert system for a highly infectious strain of bird flu. The strain has killed millions of birds and marine mammals across the world in recent years, with Oceania the only region that hasn't reported cases. University of Otago Professor Jemma Geoghegan is one of the lead researchers. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Winston Peters continuing to meet with Indian leaders
March 11, 2024 19:20 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBForeign Minister Winston Peters is continuing to meet with regional leaders in Gujarat, India, as New Zealand works to develop a closer relationship with the country. The government says India is emerging as a strategically important actor globally. David Capie from the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University spoke to Corin Dann.
Family of Lynn Mall terror attacker wants public inquest
March 11, 2024 19:17 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBThe family of the Lynn Mall terror attacker wants a public inquest to find out if the police could have prevented his death. A hearing is under way in Auckland to set determine the scope and form of a coronial inquiry into the death of Ahamed Samsudeen. He was fatally shot by the police after stabbing eight people in a supermarket in September 2021, shortly after his release from prison. Chris Cessford reports.
Record-breaking number of bills passed under urgency
March 11, 2024 19:11 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBThe National-led coalition is standing by its use of urgency in its first 100 days. So far 14 bills have been passed entirely under urgency. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the pace. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Prime Minister not giving assurances about budget surplus timeline
March 11, 2024 18:52 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBThe Prime Minister is refusing to give any assurances the government will be able to get back into surplus by 2027. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has indicated she's not confident the government will be able to achieve that commitment. Christopher Luxon told Morning Report he won't be able to give any concrete guidance until the Budget in May. He says the country is facing economic headwinds. Luxon says the Budget will address wasteful public spending, refocus spending on the frontline...
Group wants stronger internet censors
March 11, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBA group wanting wider and tougher restrictions on illegal sexual content on the internet says Aotearoa is falling behind in protecting children from online harm. The voluntary system, administered by the Department of Internal Affairs, blocks just over 400 websites depicting child sex abuse. But in some countries, thousands of these URLs are blocked every day. Ashleigh McCaull reports.
Rahui in place after wastewater leak in Porirua
March 11, 2024 18:45 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBA rāhui is in place in Porirua for the Kenepuru Stream and part of the harbour, after a wastewater pipe burst on Sunday. Wellington Water says it is using pumps to stop overflows into the area, and has conducted a geotechnical assessment. It expects those pumps to remain in place for the next fortnight. Wellington Water was unavailable for an interview. Porirua's mayor Anita Baker spoke to Corin Dann.
Two New Zealanders killed skiing in Japan
March 11, 2024 18:43 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBAuthorities have confirmed that two New Zealanders have been killed while skiing in Japan. A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were part of a group of six backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when an avalanche hit. The Japan Times reports the pair were taken to hospital and were later pronounced dead. A third person was injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says following the avalanche, Japanese Police has confirmed that two New Zealanders have sadly passed away. The New Zeala...
Bleak start to Ramadan in Gaza
March 11, 2024 18:35 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBPalestinians besieged in Gaza by Israel's war against Hamas are facing a bleak start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Some had hoped for a ceasefire in time for Ramadan but talks in Cairo have largely stalled. Sarah Schiffling is the deputy director of humanitarian supply chain organisation HUMLOG Institute, she said the aid being let in to Gaza doesn't stretch very far. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also said he will push ahead with a military offensive in Rafah, de...
Linwood Islamic Centre Imam to meet Prime Minister
March 11, 2024 18:25 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBWe don't want to become another America - that's the message the Linwood Islamic Centre's Imam will share with the prime minister today in a private meeting today ahead of the fifth anniversary of the March 15th terror attacks. Fifty-one men, women, and children were murdered with high-powered firearms at Masjid An Nur and the Linwood Islamic Centre in 2019. The Labour-led government announced a ban on military-style semi-automatics and assault rifles less than a week later. The Natio...
Too sick to get care? Woman's struggle to find GP
March 11, 2024 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBA chronically-ill Rotorua woman suspects some GPs are reluctant to enrol her because she needs a lot of care. That's backed up by new research showing that under-funding means some clinics are cherry-picking healthy patients. Ruth Hill reports.
Passenger describes terror on disrupted LATAM flight
March 11, 2024 18:10 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBMany passengers were injured during a LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland when it had what the airline describes as a 'technical problem which caused a strong movement." A passenger told RNZ the plane suddenly dropped in the sky. Fifty people were treated by paramedics, twelve were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious. It included a child who is in a moderate condition in Starship hospital. St John District Operations manager, Andy Everiss, says about 50 peo...
Sports News for 12 March 2024
March 11, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBThe Black Caps captain Tim Southee has no hard feelings towards Rachin Ravindra who dropped a costly catch off his bowling the in the second test loss to Australia.
Sports News for 12 March 2024
March 11, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBThe Black Caps captain Tim Southee has no hard feelings towards Rachin Ravindra who dropped a costly catch off his bowling the in the second test loss to Australia.