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NZ First youth wing flex muscles at annual conference
October 20, 2019 18:23 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBMove over Grey Power, here comes Young New Zealand First. The youth wing of the party not only won over its leader at the weekend's conference, but the majority of the membership too. Young New Zealand First came to life officially only in the last five years but it's presence has continued to grow at the annual gathering of party members. This year in Christchurch they won big on what would normally be a no-go area: drugs. RNZ's political reporter Jo Moir was there.
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks and England set for clash of the Titans
October 20, 2019 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBThe All Blacks will face fellow heavyweights England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday night in Yokohama after they swatted aside Ireland and Australia respectively in the quarter-finals. The English powered past the Wallabies 40-16 in Oita before the All Blacks crushed the Irish 46-14 in Tokyo. The two best teams at the tournament will now face off in a sudden death clash with fans the world over licking their lips.
Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms fairy tale comes to an end
October 20, 2019 18:17 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MBThere was never any shortage of courage, but not even the bravest of blossoms could punch through Springbok brawn as South Africa reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals by beating Japan 26-3 and ending the hosts' dream run at the tournament. In what was a first World Cup quarter-final for the Japanese, neither an entire nation seemingly now besotted by rugby, nor a raucous 50,000 crowd packed into Tokyo Stadium, could carry the hosts to victory on Sunday. Japan's coach, former All Black...
AOS member feared for safety from colleague threats
October 20, 2019 18:10 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBA former Armed Offenders Squad member says he feared for his safety when he was told he could be the victim of an "accident" during a firearms training exercise he was leading. John Woodward worked as a police constable for more than a decade, most of which was on the West Coast as a sole charge officer in Ross. He says he suffered from sustained bullying from colleagues on the West Coast, who called him a nark because he complained about their behaviour. Eventually he was forced into le...
Sports News for 21 October 2019
October 20, 2019 18:06 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBJapan coach Jamie Joseph has hailed his team's never say die attitude in its Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo.
Business News for 21 October 2019
October 20, 2019 17:49 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Mum shocked ADHB services unchanged after death of son in Samoa
October 20, 2019 17:46 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBThe mother of a psychiatric patient who died in a Samoan prison is shocked the Auckland DHB hasn't adopted a coronial recommendation to improve its services. Hans Dalton's body was found in a 200 litre water drum in Samoa's Tafa'igata prison on Boxing Day in 2012. A coroner couldn't determine how he died but recommended the Auckland DHB develop a protocol so patients' families know the risk of travelling to countries with limited services. The DHB hasn't acted on the advice, saying it it...
The dream is over for Japan at the Rugby World Cup
October 20, 2019 17:42 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBThe dream is over for Japan at the Rugby World Cup. After a stunning run through pool play, where they won all four of their matches, the host nation were beaten 26-3 in their quarterfinal clash with South Africa last night. While they were unable to pull off another upset, the Japanese team captured the hearts of rugby fans around the world on their unexpected run to the top eight.
Big win for NZF youth wing at annual conference
October 20, 2019 17:40 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBThe youth wing of the New Zealand First party had a big win at the annual conference yesterday when it convinced the majority of members to reconsider drug policy. It's now up to MPs to make the final call on whether to re-evaluate its stance and join Labour and the Greens in supporting drug testing at festivals. RNZ political reporter Jo Moir was in Christchurch at the party conference and asked senior MP Shane Jones whether the youth wing was driving the party to change.
Morning Rural News for 21 October 2019
October 20, 2019 17:25 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 21 October 2019
October 20, 2019 17:20 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Wales lucky to win quarterfinal
October 20, 2019 17:15 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBEven with France reduced to 14 men in the last 30 minutes it took a 74th minute try by the Welsh to see them through to the semifinals at the Rugby World Cup. Wales beat France 20 - 19 in the nail biter. Gareth Griffiths from BBC Wales Sport spoke to Corin Dann about the Welsh victory.
Shortage of staff hampering screenings for bowel cancer
October 20, 2019 17:13 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBA senior gastroenterologist says many more specialists and others are needed to provide a key procedure that is vital to screening for bowel cancer. Whanganui District Health Board will become the ninth region to roll out long-awaited screening for the cancer killer, likely followed by MidCentral next month. Screening under way since 2017 has already found 400 cancers and hundreds of potentially pre-cancerous polys have been removed. But the immediate past president of the Gastroenterolo...
Sports News for 21 October 2019
October 20, 2019 17:05 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBHosts Japan have been knocked out of the Rugby World Cup.
Top Stories for Monday 21 October 2019
October 20, 2019 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBA former armed offenders squad member opens up about bullying in the police force. The Brave blossums bow out of the Rugby World Cup. Move over Grey Power, here comes Young New Zealand First. Appalling practices have been identified in major building jobs... So why is little action being taken?
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
October 17, 2019 19:56 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBIt's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Bird of the Year competition to be fierce
October 17, 2019 19:53 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBWith just ten days until voting opens, young New Zealanders are flocking to support their favourite Bird of the Year. Competition is fierce this year with the reigning Kereru vying to keep its top spot. But a change in the voting system means some of the lesser known birds might get a look-in. Our Youth Affairs Reporter, Katie Doyle has the story.
Laurie Anderson guest curator of 2020 NZ Festival of Arts
October 17, 2019 19:47 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBLaurie Anderson has been announced as one of the curators of the 2020 New Zealand Festival of the Arts. She joins the actor and composer Bret McKenzie and director and choreographer Lemi Ponifasio as the three guest curators of the festival. Marnie Karmelita, the Creative Director of the Festival, spoke with Gyles Beckford.
Simple sugar gel treatment for babies tops awards
October 17, 2019 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Royal Society - Te Apārangi celebrated the achievements and contributions of New Zealand's leading researchers at its annual award ceremony on Thursday. The winners came from a wide variety of research areas in science and the humanities. They included people working on commercialising ultrafast lasers, supporting young people to become engaged citizens and developing stretchable electronics. Alison Ballance has the details.
Volunteers collect vital information
October 17, 2019 19:39 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBVolunteers picking up rubbish on beaches are also collecting vital information about the state of the environment. The data from so-called "citizen scientists" has been included in a major report on New Zealand's marine habitat. Our reporter Matthew Theunissen headed out on one of their "litter intelligence" surveys to see how it's done.
Donation dilemma for mid-decile schools
October 17, 2019 19:36 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBSome schools are facing a tough decision over the government's scheme for abolishing donations in schools in deciles one through seven. Many of those in the upper end of that range, deciles five, six and seven, will suffer a funding cut if they stop asking for donations and opt into the scheme which pays 150-dollars per student. RNZ's education correspondent, John Gerritsen has this report.
Market Update for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 19:30 - 54 seconds - 909 KBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Govt looking at forcibly closing tracks to save horse racing
October 17, 2019 19:27 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBA law change could force horse racing clubs to not only give up their race tracks, but lose their freehold land as well. The industry is in a severe state of decline and, overseen by the Racing Minister Winston Peters, a raft of reform measures are taking shape. An Insight investigation has found one of those measures is likely to force clubs to sell tracks to fund the upgrade of others. Max Towle filed this report.
Kiwi South Africans focus on Japan match
October 17, 2019 19:23 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBRugby fans will be gearing up to watch the All Blacks clash with Ireland this weekend. But for Kiwi South Africans, the big match will be the Springboks against Japan. At the last Rugby World Cup, Japan stunned South Africa in a pool match causing arguably the biggest upset in rugby union history. Deon Wallace is a South African living in Auckland. He spoke with Susie Ferguson.
Irish media bullish about chances of beating the All Blacks
October 17, 2019 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBThe All Blacks take on Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Tokyo on Saturday night and while the Irish are underdogs, not everyone sees it that way. The Irish are looking to reach the semi-finals of a world cup for the first time. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to rugby writers Gerry Thornley, of the Irish Times, and Murray Kinsella, from online sports site The42.
Abuse survivor speaks out against Jehovah's Witnesses
October 17, 2019 19:16 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBJehovah's Witnesses church elders in New Zealand have been told to destroy documents, and child sex abuse survivors fear that will lead to the cover up of crimes. A survivor network has given the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse copies of the church's edicts, urging the commissioners to take action. Shayne Mechen is a survivor network organiser. He spoke with Gyles Beckford.
Reports armed police could go on patrol
October 17, 2019 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBNew Zealand Police are expected to announce later today Armed Offenders Officers in special armoured vehicles will routinely patrols parts of Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury in a bid to cut down response times to firearms incidents. Susie speaks to RNZ's police reporter Ben Strang about what's behind the move.
Sports News for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 19:06 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBNew Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has recorded one of his best rounds of the year to sit atop the leaderboard at this week's European Tour tournament in France.
Chicken, leek and bacon sausage wins supreme award
October 17, 2019 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBOne sausage to rule them all. A chicken, leek and bacon sausage has taken out the Supreme Award at this year's Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. Glenn McKendry from Westmere Butchery in Auckland beat 500 other entries from over 90 butcheries around New Zealand with his winning snag. He spoke with Gyles Beckford.
No clues on highway opening date for Raetihi residents
October 17, 2019 18:52 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBRaetihi residents hoping for a clue about when State Highway 4 will reopen were left disappointed after a public meeting in the central North Island settlement last night. Transport Agency officials reassured locals the road -- wrecked by a massive slip earlier this month would be restored -- but couldn't say how long it will take, what route it will use or how much it will cost. Our Taranaki Whanganui Robin Martin reporter was at the meeting.
Serious flaws found in benefit fraud investigators
October 17, 2019 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBA top-level review has found serious flaws in the oversight and training of benefit fraud investigators with the Ministry of Social Development. The independent assessment was ordered after a Privacy Commissioner's report said the ministry had been systematically misusing its powers while pursuing suspected fraud. But concerns remain about whether the beneficiaries who were the targets of potentially unlawful investigations will get any redress. Our social issues reporter Sarah Robson ha...
Parliament's vote on Brexit deal looking shaky
October 17, 2019 18:43 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed a new withdrawal deal with the European Union, but still faces a huge challenge in getting it passed by Parliament. Susie speaks to The Telegraph's Brexit correspondent, James Rothwell.
Spark Sport promises to deliver
October 17, 2019 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBSpark Sport is promising to deliver for it's customers this weekend. The All Blacks will be playing Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. Throughout the Rugby World Cup it's streaming service has had technical issues and glitches. Andrew Pirie, the head of Corporate Relations at Spark, spoke with Gyles Beckford.
Hansen: Strong bench gives confidence
October 17, 2019 18:35 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBThe All Blacks feel as well placed as they can be heading into tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland. With all 31 squad members available, the New Zealand selectors yesterday named a largely predictable 23-man side for the match in Tokyo. Notable selection decisions did come in the midfield and at hooker, but coach Steve Hansen and the players are in an optimistic mood as they prepare for the crunch encounter. Ireland, though, are also confident, with two wins in ...
NZ First focuses on standing out ahead of next year's election
October 17, 2019 18:26 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBRNZ's political reporter Jo Moir, who is heading to Christchurch today to attend the New Zealand First conference, says this weekend is all about the party differentiating itself from others in the coalition government ahead of next year's election.
Winston Peters doesn't believe polling on his party is correct
October 17, 2019 18:20 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters says polling is a difficult business these days and he doesn't believe current polling is correct on his party. Two recent polls both had the party below the threshold at 4-percent support and it comes after recent leaks of sensitive party documents and just yesterday complaints that MP Clayton Mitchell was kicked out of a Tauranga bar for bad behaviour. Winston Peters spoke to Gyles Beckford.
Jehovah's Witnesses in New Zealand told to destroy documents
October 17, 2019 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MBJehovah's Witnesses in New Zealand have been told to destroy documents and child sex abuse survivors fear that will cover up crimes. A survivor network has given the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse copies of the church edicts and is urging it to step in. Phil Pennington reports.
Sports News for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 18:06 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed concerns about Brodie Retallick's readiness for tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo.
Business News for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 17:49 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
MSD systematically misusing powers in fraud investigations
October 17, 2019 17:43 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBA top-level review of the Ministry of Social Development's fraud investigation tactics has found serious gaps in training and oversight. The independent assessment was ordered after the Privacy Commissioner's scathing report which said the ministry had been systematically misusing its powers while pursuing suspected fraud. Sue Moroney is the chief executive of Community Law - the organisation that raised concerns with the Privacy Commission - and she spoke to RNZ's social issues reporter...
Morning Rural News for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 17:22 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 17:20 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Donation dilemma for mid-decile schools
October 17, 2019 17:18 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBDitch controversial school "donations", win over parents, but lose money for schools and students. That's the dilemma facing many principals assessing the value of the government's scheme for abolishing donations in schools in deciles one through seven. Principals say schools in the mid-deciles and especially around decile 7 will lose money if they opt in, but they are worried what parents will think if they don't sign up to it. The scheme pays $150 per student to schools that stop askin...
Britain secures Brexit deal, but MPs yet to support it
October 17, 2019 17:08 - 5 minutes - 5.54 MBBritain has secured a Brexit deal with the European Union, more than three years after Britons voted to leave the bloc. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson must still win a knife-edge vote in parliament to get the agreement approved. Susie speaks to London correspondent, Natalie Powell.
Sports News for 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 17:06 - 2 minutes - 2 MBIreland coach Joe Schmidt has named Garry Ringrose in the midfield to replace the suspended Bundee Aki for tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks in Tokyo.
Top Stories for Friday 18 October 2019
October 17, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJehovah's Witnesses are being told to destroy records of child sex abuse in the church, Boris Johnson secures a Brexit deal with the EU... but can he get it through parliament? and we ask Spark if its streaming service will perform for the weekend's quarter final between the All Blacks and Ireland.
Rugby World Cup: Ellison brothers connecting with tikanga Maori in Japan
October 16, 2019 19:55 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBThe three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan. Former All Black Tamati, former Super Rugby player Jacob, and Mana College old boy Leon all play for the Kurita club in Ashikima, with Tamati also part of the coaching team. For the Porirua raised trio, keeping themselves and their whanau connected to Maori culture is incredibly important. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter caught up with the siblings, to find out how they retain their tikanga.
Regional council chair under fire for unfair ads
October 16, 2019 19:48 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBThe chairman of the Taranaki Regional Council is under fire for appearing in ads promoting the council's achievements just ahead of the local body elections. A rival candidate has complained to the Auditor General, claiming the publicity gave David MacLeod an unfair advantage.
How we've changed where we live, work over past 40 years
October 16, 2019 19:43 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBNew research from the Productivity Commission shows the extent of change in where we live and the jobs we do. The Commission's economics and research director Dr Patrick Nolan looked at data going back to 1976.
Forest & Bird wants farm plans scrapped from freshwater reforms
October 16, 2019 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBNine organisations including Forest & Bird, Greenpeace, and Fish and Game say the Government's freshwater reforms reward the highest polluters, and there need to be clear rules for farmers when it comes to pollution. Today is the last day for submissions on the freshwater action plan, which will impose tighter controls on land intensification and tougher limits for nitrogen leaching. Martin Taylor the chief executive of Fish and Game speaks to Susie in our Wellington studio.