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Damien O'Connor responds to West Coast rally over Government policies
November 17, 2019 19:27 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBThousands of farmers, miners, forestry workers and West Coast residents have demanded the Government stop its one-size-fits-all approach to policy. They rallied in Greymouth yesterday policies including the banning of new mines on conservation land, blocks to electricity generation proposals and new freshwater regulations. Among those who spoke at the event were local MPs, mayors, local iwi representatives and National Party leader Simon Bridges. Damien O'Connor is the MP for West Coast ...
Delays in oversubscribed residency visa category
November 17, 2019 19:26 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBImmigrants waiting for residence visas say they feel in limbo as decision-making timeframes blow out amid political calls for lower immigration numbers. High pay is now among the reasons why officials are fast-tracking some applications, leaving 10,000 people anxiously waiting for news on their visas. Gill Bonnett reports.
Daughter of elderly woman forced from aged care on Christmas Eve calls for change
November 17, 2019 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBA woman whose mother was evicted from her retirement home on Christmas Eve wants better protection for elderly people moving to hospital-level care. Margaret Brown lived in her Ryman serviced apartment for six years before being assessed as needing hospital-level care. But there was no room at Ryman's hospital wing so she had to leave indefinitely. Her daughter says the ordeal traumatised her mother and she wants to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.
Landlords label new tenancy changes unfair
November 17, 2019 19:10 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBLandlords across Aotearoa believe they're being unfairly punished by the government's planned changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. The new rules include limiting rent rises to once every 12 months, banning landlords from rental bidding and increasing financial penalties. Landlords would also have to explain why they want to evict tenants and give examples to justify it to the tenancy tribunal. Andrew King, the executive officer of the Property Investors' Federation, which represents...
Westland Mayor explains protest against government policies
November 17, 2019 18:54 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBThousands of West Coast residents attended a protest in Greymouth yesterday to share their concerns about what they see as restrictive government policies. This includes the proposed national policy statement on indigenous biodiversity, which could see another 35 percent of private land on the West Coast set aside as significant natural area. Other worries are blocks to electricity generation proposals and new freshwater regulations. Bruce Smith is the Westland District Mayor.
West Coast mayors oppose significant natural areas proposal
November 17, 2019 18:53 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBThe mayors of the Westland and Grey districts have come out swinging against the government's plans to set aside more of their districts as a significant natural area. It comes amid concern from thousands of West Coast workers that their livelihoods are under threat from restrictive government policies.
Pilot programmes offer help for younger disabled people
November 17, 2019 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.72 MBDemand for help from disabled people and their families has soared with thousands coming foward for the first time. The Government is spending $24 million over two years on three a new pilot programmes in the Manawatu, Waikato and Christchurch to make disabled services more available from a younger age. The Disability Support Network estimates that's brought in 15,000 new people needing help around the country.
Prince Andrew's BBC interview called a 'car crash'
November 17, 2019 18:32 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBWhile Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall are visiting New Zealand, another royal is in the spotlight. Prince Andrew has given his first detailed response to allegations by an American woman that she was forced to have sex with him in 2001 - when she was just 17. Virginia Giuffre - then Virginia Roberts - says she was flown to London by the billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and was forced to have sex with the prince three times. The Duke of York "categorically" den...
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand
November 17, 2019 18:28 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBPrince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are beginning an official week-long tour of the country on Monday. Their first official engagement will be the laying a wreath for fallen soldiers at the Mount Roskill War Memorial. RNZ reporter Katie Doyle will be covering the royal tour.
Samoa measles outbreak worsens
November 17, 2019 18:21 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBAll people in Samoa are being made to receive measles vaccinations as the government grapples with an epidemic that's claimed at least six lives. The Samoan Government declared a state of emergency on Friday. It's dealing with more than 700 suspected measles cases and 15 people are in intensive care. Dr Helen Petousis-Harris is a vaccinologist at Auckland University. She spoke with Corin Dann.
Most landlords aren't using no-cause evictions - Kris Faafoi
November 17, 2019 18:20 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBThe government wants to change the rules of the residential tenancy act to help renters, but landlords say it will make their lives harder. As it stands, landlords can kick out renters on open-ended tenancies without having to provide any reason as long as they give 90 days' notice. Under the proposed new regime, if landlords wanted to evict a tenant for bad behaviour or for not paying rent, they'd first have to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal with proof of three examples over three months...
Auckland storage facility on fire
November 17, 2019 18:13 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBTwenty storage units are on fire as crews work to put out a blaze at a two-storey building in East Tamaki in Auckland this morning. The blaze in a 65 by 15 metre storage unit building, began just before 1am. The fire is now contained, but isn't out yet. Incident controller Chris Delfos says more than dozen crews were called to tackle the blaze. RNZ reporter Chen Liu is at the scene.
Renters say they're doing it tough, as landlords complain about suggested law changes
November 17, 2019 18:12 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBLandlords say they feel under seige with the Government planning to make it tougher for them to boot out troublesome tenants. But the reaction has prompted rolling eyes from renters who say they're the ones doing it tough - not property investors. Here's RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.
Fire and Emergency break into burning storage facility
November 17, 2019 18:11 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBTwenty storage units are on fire as crews work to put out a blaze at a two-storey building in East Tamaki in Auckland this morning. The blaze in a 65 by 15 metre storage unit building, began just before 1am. The fire is now contained, but isn't out yet. Incident controller Chris Delfos says more than dozen crews were called to tackle the blaze. He says breaking into the secure premises was slow going.
Sports News for 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 18:06 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBNew Zealand's Michael Venus and his South African doubles partner Raven Klaasen have finished runners up at the ATP Finals in London.
Business News for 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 17:49 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Landlords will quit market due to proposed rental law changes - Judith Collins
November 17, 2019 17:44 - 5 minutes - 5.59 MBThe government says changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will allow renters to make their houses, homes, but landlords aren't having a bar of it. The new rules include limiting rent rises to once every 12 months, banning landlords from rental bidding and increasing financial penalties. Landlords would also have to explain why they want to evict tenants and give three examples to justify it to the tenancy tribunal. The Property Investors' Federation is against the proposed changes, sa...
Auckland storage units on fire
November 17, 2019 17:41 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBUp to twenty storage units are still burning in East Tamaki in Auckland. The fire in the storage unit building started just before 1am, possibly in a parked car next to the building on Harris Road, but quickly spread. RNZ reporter Michael Cropp has an update.
Morning Rural News for 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 17:22 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 17:20 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Hutt Council accused of abusing process over tree felling
November 17, 2019 17:16 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBHutt City Council is accused of being undemocratic and abusing its powers by making it possible for trees to be cut down to make way for more affordable housing. The plan - which was approved by a council vote last week - is designed to bring in more high-density housing. But Forest and Bird says the council snuck in a late provision that leaves environmentally significant native trees and plants unprotected.
Parents out of pocket after 17yo son's disability care dropped as he's too old
November 17, 2019 17:12 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBThe mother of a disabled boy says she will have to mortgage her home so her son can get to school because he's now too old to qualify for government support. Rachel Lodewyk's 17-year-old son Oliver suffers from Morquio Sydnrome. It's a rare, inherited condition, which has confined him to a wheelchair since he was seven. But because he's turned 16, his parents will have to pay for changes to their home so he can come and go on his own. Rachel Lodewyk spoke to reporter Catherine Hutton.
Renters dismiss "predictable" push-back from property investors
November 17, 2019 17:09 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBRenters are dismissing what they call a "predictable" push-back from property investors over a suite of changes meant to make renting fairer and more secure. Under current law, landlords can kick out renters on open-ended tenancies without having to provide any reason as long as they give 90 days' notice. Under the Government's proposed changes, landlords wanting to evict a tenant for bad behaviour, will first have to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal with proof of three examples over three ...
Sports News for 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBThe All Whites have been beaten 1-0 by Lithuania in their football friendly in Vilnius.
Sports News for 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBThe All Whites have been beaten 1-0 by Lithuania in their football friendly in Vilnius.
Top Stories for Monday 18 November 2019
November 17, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTwenty storage units are on fire as crews work to put out a blaze in East Tamaki. Landlords say they feel under seige as the Government plans to make it tougher for them to boot out troublesome tenants. Samoa makes measles jabs compulsory as officials grapple with the spread of the disease. Demand for government help from disabled people and their families soars.
Huge potential touted for $1.7b space sector
November 14, 2019 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBThe government says New Zealand's space sector has huge potential for growth beyond the $1.7 billion it already contributes to the economy. A Deloitte report commissioned by the Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford says the industry employs, both directly and indirectly, 12,000 people. Mr Twyford says the $1.7 billion contribution in the past financial year shows New Zealand has a globally unique and diverse 'New Space' economy driven almost entirely by the private sector. Successf...
New Zealand may struggle to attract skilled migrants soon
November 14, 2019 19:51 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBImmigration is heating up as an election issue, but at the same time there are warnings New Zealand may struggle to get the skilled migrants it needs in the future. New Zealand has been picking trained individuals for permanent residency since the 1980s, but China is likely to increasingly hang on to its qualified people and there will be increased competition world wide. Philippa Tolley has been exploring how immigration is shaping New Zealand as we head for a population of 5 million.
North Shore residents shocked by assaults on young women
November 14, 2019 19:45 - 1 minute - 1.83 MBResidents on Auckland's North Shore have been left shaken after a trio of assaults on young women along walkways and tracks. Two attacks happened on a clifftop track between Murrays Bay and Rothesay Bay on 10 and 24 October. The latest was last Friday in Browns Bay, an attack which left a woman with a dislocated shoulder, cuts and grazes. Chen Liu reports.
Abuse survivors hope new inquiry head can change
November 14, 2019 19:41 - 4 minutes - 4.67 MBThe new head of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care says one of her first priorities is to gain the trust of the survivors who are assisting the inquiry. Former district court Judge Coral Shaw replaces Sir Anand Satyanand as chair following his resignation. She was one of five commissioners appointed to the commission when it was set up last year but has been criticised by some of the survivors for not listening properly and being dismissive. Abuse survivor Darryl Smith, w...
Market Update for 15 November 2019
November 14, 2019 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector.
Could RNZ and TVNZ be combined?
November 14, 2019 19:28 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBThe National Party leader Simon Bridges says a single public broadcaster would be "too powerful" and "bad for democracy", and the Government lacks a mandate to make such a major change. It comes after RNZ broke the news yesterday that the Government will soon consider a proposal to disestablish RNZ and TVNZ and create a new public media entity. Media Watch presenter Colin Peacock speaks to Kim Hill.
Refugee Behrouz Boochani arrives in NZ after six years on Manus Island
November 14, 2019 19:26 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBThe Kurdish Iranian refugee who has spoken out for Manus Island detainees, Behrouz Boochani, has been welcomed to Christchurch. He says for the moment he's just enjoying being a free man - and feeling the change of seasons after six years in a tropical climate. Mr Boochani was sent to PNG's Manus Island in 2013, after arriving in Australian territory by boat. He was there up until two months ago when he was sent to Port Moresby. He's in New Zealand to speak at a literary event in Christc...
Neonatal nurses share stories of bullying at Middlemore
November 14, 2019 19:19 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBNeonatal nurses from Counties Manakau District Heath Board say bullying was rife and damaging for years. On Tuesday RNZ reported there have been three investigations into bullying at the neonatal unit since last year, after complaints going back nearly a decade. Many former and current nurses have responded on social media, backing up complaints of a poor culture at the hospital. Charlotte Cook reports.
Shane Jones elaborates on 'rednecks' comments
November 14, 2019 19:11 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBForestry Minister Shane Jones welcomed hundreds of farmers who converged on Parliament yesterday to protest at forestry encroaching on agricultural land. The lobby group 50 Shades of Green organised the protest, saying traditional rural lifestyles were at risk from the growth in forestry. Even National's Todd Muller was booed when he spoke, but the loudest jeers were reserved for Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and Mr Jones. Mr Jones took particular exception to placards attacking t...
Cancelled Feminism 2020 event to be held at Parliament
November 14, 2019 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBAn event that was canned by Massey University after students launched a petition saying they had fears for their safety has found a new host - Parliament. Massey University in Wellington cancelled Feminism 2020 in October after a petition was signed by more than 6000 people. The event will now be held at Parliament's banquet hall, hosted by Act leader David Seymour. Ani O'Brien is with Speak Up For Women.
Behaviour at city council 'deeply concerning': Ombudsman
November 14, 2019 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBSenior staff at the Christchurch City Council have been shown to have manipulated or removed information that they feared would look bad for the council. An investigation by the chief ombudsman has revealed behaviour that he describes as "deeply concerning". Judge Peter Boshier's report particularly takes aim at former chief executive, Karleen Edwards, who left the job this year, for failing to deal with the problem. The new chief executive Dawn Baxendale says she accepts the reports fin...
Māori leaders call for iwi representation on school boards
November 14, 2019 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBMāori education leaders are welcoming government promises to ensure more success for Māori students, but are angry there won't be mandatory mana whenua representation on school boards. The government has outlined its overhaul of the education system but it's rejected a taskforce recommendation to have iwi on the board of every school. Māni Dunlop has more.
Abuse survivors split over inquiry appointment
November 14, 2019 18:46 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBSurvivors of abuse in state and church care are split over the appointment of Judge Carol Shaw as the new chair of the Royal Commission. She replaces Sir Anand Satyanand who resigned suddenly in August. Jessie Chiang reports.
One dead, two injured after Christchurch fire
November 14, 2019 18:43 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBOne person is dead and two others have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a fire in Gosport Street in Christchurch just after 2am on Friday. A fire investigator is at the scene, to establish the cause of the fire. The next door neighbour says she woke to someone yelling 'help' and then an almighty bang. Gosport Street resident Lois Horwarth spoke moments ago to our reporter Emma Hatton.
Fewer charges for low level drug offending
November 14, 2019 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.76 MBThe police are charging about 25 percent fewer people for low level drug offending than they were before a law change in August. Three times as many people are being sent to health services, including those caught in possession of methamphetamine, or the utensils used to consume the drug. But those dealing with the health issues related to addiction say they need more resources to deal with increased numbers. Ben Strang has more.
The big winners at the New Zealand Music Awards
November 14, 2019 18:28 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBBenee was the big winner at the 54th New Zealand Music Awards last night - taking home the top prize in four categories. Charlotte Ryan from Music 101 speaks to Corin Dann.
Iranian refugee in New Zealand after leaving Manus Island
November 14, 2019 18:25 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBA Kurdish Iranian refugee who has become known as the voice of Manus Island detainees has arrived in New Zealand - and might try to seek asylum here. Behrouz Boochani is an award-winning author, journalist and advocate for refugees held in detention by the Australian government. He was transferred to Papua New Guinea two months ago and arrived in Auckland last night on a visitors visa. Before leaving Port Moresby, he told the ABC he would never be going back, saying he wants to be somewh...
Student opens fire on school campus in US
November 14, 2019 18:16 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBStudents caught up in yet another school shooting in the US have described feeling terrified when they heard gunfire on Friday morning. One student has died, two others are in critical conditions - and three others are also injured. The shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, north of Los Angeles took place before school started. Police are reporting the suspect, a 15-year-old male, is in custody and being treated at a local hospital. However, media, citing law enfor...
Powerful New Zealand First figure helped set up a forestry company that wanted govt funds
November 14, 2019 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBA powerful New Zealand First figure helped establish a forestry company that then pushed for money from two key funding streams controlled by a New Zealand First Minister. An RNZ investigation has found Brian Henry, lawyer for Winston Peters and judicial officer for the New Zealand First party, became a founding director of NZ Future Forest Products in March. The company immediately began its bid for money from the Provincial Growth Fund and also sought funding from the One Billion Trees...
Sports News for 15 November 2019
November 14, 2019 18:06 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBGreymouth's Paul Coll has joined the legendary Ross Norman to become just the second New Zealander to make the men's World Squash final.
Business News for 15 November 2019
November 14, 2019 17:49 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Retraining for Christchurch City council executives
November 14, 2019 17:47 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBThe Christchurch City Council executives will be undergoing intensive retraining on how to manage Official Information requests after an extremely critical report. The Chief Ombudsman has uncovered a culture of secrecy among the senior ranks, where information was either wrongly withheld from the public and elected councillors or edited and manipulated to make the council look good. Nicholas Pointon reports.
Morning Rural News for 15 November 2019
November 14, 2019 17:22 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 15 November 2019
November 14, 2019 17:20 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBA brief update from the business sector.