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Labour warned of waning support from Indian community
October 31, 2019 18:18 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBThe Indian community's support for Labour could be on shaky ground thanks to the government's immigration policies. Indian community leaders say a tougher stance from Immigration New Zealand on partnership visa requirements, long application processing times and changes to parent visas are causing outrage and distress. They're also disappointed NZ First MP Shane Jones' has gotten away scot-free for his comment that anyone who's unhappy should "catch the next flight home". Here's politic...
Canterbury farmers say they're at breaking point
October 31, 2019 18:13 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBCanterbury farmers say they're at breaking point. A recent Ministry of Health report presented to MPs shows suicide is up 20 percent in rural areas compared with a drop of 10 per cent in cities and towns. Droughts, floods, earthquakes, farm debt, M Bovis, looming water quality reforms and climate change legislation have Canterbury farmers feeling under the pump. Political reporter Jo Moir has been in the region talking to locals like Chris Allen.
Guards remain at Southland property after 8yo boy killed
October 31, 2019 18:10 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBGuards have remained overnight outside a property in the small Southland town of Otautau where an 8-year-old boy was killed on Wednesday night. Police officers were called to the rural settlement of 700 after family members alerted them to the death. A teenager has been charged with the boy's murder and appeared in the Youth Court in Invercargill yesterday afternoon. RNZ Otago-Southland reporter, Timothy Brown, spoke to Susie Ferguson from Otautau.
Business News for 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 17:50 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Wellington cricketer beats 67yo New Zealand batting record
October 31, 2019 17:46 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBWellington cricketer Devon Conway has ousted one of New Zealand's finest ever batsmen from the record books. Conway, 28, scored 393 runs in a single match against Canterbury at the Basin Reserve, breaking the record of 385 runs set by Bert Sutcliffe 67 years ago. He scored 327 unbeaten runs in his first innings, before adding another 66 in his second innings on Thursday afternoon. Conway qualifies to play for the Black Caps from next September, and told RNZ reporter Ben Strang he didn't ...
Farmers can't keep up with new regulations
October 31, 2019 17:42 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBFarmers in Canterbury say with every new policy or regulation comes more work and stress. They're feeling under the pump with water quality reforms and climate change legislation around the corner. A recent Ministry of Health report presented to MPs shows suicide is up 20 percent in country areas compared with a drop of 10 per cent in cities and towns. Tim Stokes is a third generation farmer in Oxford and told RNZ political reporter Jo Moir farming isn't as enjoyable as it used to be and...
Morning Rural News for 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 17:22 - 4 minutes - 4 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 17:21 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Businesses hit by City Rail Link construction to be offered compensation
October 31, 2019 17:08 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBBusinesses suffering from the ongoing City Rail Link construction are pleased but circumspect at the chance of getting any money to make up for their losses. The government and council jointly announced they'd agreed to ex-gratia payments for some businesses, but exactly who and how much has yet to be determined. Jordan Bond reports.
Sports News for 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.89 MBAssessing the emotional toll of missing out on the rugby world cup final has been a key part of the All Blacks buildup to their third place playoff match against Wales in Tokyo on Friday.
Sports News for 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.89 MBAssessing the emotional toll of missing out on the rugby world cup final has been a key part of the All Blacks buildup to their third place playoff match against Wales in Tokyo on Friday.
Top Stories for Friday 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThe killing of an eight-year-old boy rocks a small Southland town, Canterbury farmers say they're at breaking point dealing with government red tape, The rules have been set for an inquiry that could lead to President Trump being impeached.
Shoe thefts spike in Hamilton
October 30, 2019 19:53 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBIt's not so much lock up your jewellery as lock up your shoes in the well-off Hamilton suburb of Rototuna now The police in Hamilton say criminals are browsing through Rototuna as though it were a shoe store, and picking the ones they like the best. They're telling people to keep their footwear out of sight from the street. Local resident and editor of the Waikato Times Jonathan Mackenzie speaks to Susie Ferguson.
No prosecution despite the deaths of native eels
October 30, 2019 19:49 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBThe Ministry for Primary Industries will not be prosecuting the Hawke's Bay Regional Council over the deaths of potentially hundreds of native eels, killed during drain works carried out earlier this year. The council says it's the right move because it's now completely changed the way it digs drains to prevent eels from being harmed. But the man who discovered the dead eels, sparking MPI's investigation, says its decision not to prosecute is appalling. Hawke's Bay reporter, Anusha Bradl...
Will a move on rule help protect Maui dolphins?
October 30, 2019 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.73 MBA former fisheries observer is casting doubt on the effectiveness of asking fishers to move on when they see critically endangered Maui dolphins. The idea has been put to the government by two of the country's largest fishing companies and the World Wide Fund for Nature, which says it wants to see people living in harmony with nature. Fisheries reporter, Conan Young has the story.
Rugby World Cup bronze match a chance for ABs to make amends
October 30, 2019 19:38 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBThe All Blacks are being careful not to look too far forward, or back, ahead of the bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup. Friday night's match against Wales in Tokyo will be a farewell fixture for several players and coaches. It's also a chance to respond and finish on a winning note after their disappointing semifinal defeat to England. But, as Clay Wilson reports from Tokyo, the All Blacks are doing their best to stay in the present for the polarising third-place playoff.
Extinction Rebellion protests outside NZ Gas Conference
October 30, 2019 19:35 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBExtinction Rebellion is holding a protest outside the New Zealand Gas Conference currently being held in Christchurch. Protesters say the gas conference is completely incompatible with the state of climate emergency declared by both the Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury. RNZ reporter Nicholas Pointon is there.
Market Update for Thursday 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Welfare sanction penalises Māori - advocates
October 30, 2019 19:26 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBBeneficiary advocates say the Ministry of Social Development needs to hurry up and scrap a sanction that is overwhelmingly penalising Māori, and leaving children hungry. The use of the sanction, which cuts off or reduces benefits if a beneficiary doesn't get a warrant to arrest cleared, has risen by almost 60 percent over the past four years. Of those sanctioned in 2018, 70 percent were Māori. The government's own welfare expert advisory group has recommended the sanction be removed. Mer...
National's gang member sanctions 'unworkable' - former Minister
October 30, 2019 19:20 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBThe National Party released its social services discussion document, floating a series of "hard-line" policies on welfare, on Wednesday. Corin Dann speaks to Chester Borrows, a former police officer and former National Cabinet Minister, who now heads Justice Minister Andrew Little's Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group.
National's gang policy will win votes - commentator
October 30, 2019 19:13 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBThe National Party released its social services discussion document, floating a series of "hard-line" policies on welfare, on Wednesday. Ideas include blocking gang members and their associates from the dole if they can't prove legal income or assets, and "no jab, no pay" for sole parents on a benefit. Political commentator Ben Thomas told Corin Dann the policy would play with people living in areas where there were gangs.
Homicide investigation in Southland after 8yo dies
October 30, 2019 19:10 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBThe police have launched a homicide investigation after an 8-year-old died in Southland. Emergency services were called to Otautau, a small town northwest of Invercargill, on Wednesday. RNZ Reporter Emma Hatton has the latest.
Sports News for 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBThe All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says any talk about his new job will have to wait until after the World Cup is over.
Role of cash rapidly shrinking - Reserve Bank survey
October 30, 2019 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBA Reserve Bank survey has found that nearly nine in every 10 New Zealanders prefer to pay for things without using cash. RNZ went out and asked people in Wellington on Wednesday afternoon if they carried cash at all. Assistant Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to Corin Dann about the dying world of cash.
Govt investment will save Dunedin's Hillside workshop - worker
October 30, 2019 18:53 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBA worker at Dunedin's KiwiRail workshop says the degree of reinvestment from the Provincial Growth Fund is a huge turnaround. Nearly $20 million from the fund has been pledged to upgrade the Hillside engineering workshop. The money will help re-establish the workshop as a mechanical hub and engineering facility to service and maintain KiwiRail's trains. Peter Buckley started working for KiwiRail 25 years ago and narrowly missed losing his job when Hillside was mostly closed down in 2012....
Wellington mayor Andy Foster sworn in ahead of possible recount
October 30, 2019 18:49 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBThe Wellington Mayoral chains are finally around Andy Foster's neck, but for how long? He won the election by a narrow margin of 62 votes, but the now former mayor Justin Lester has gone to the District Court, asking for a recount. A judge is expected to decide by next week if that will happen. In the meantime, Mr Foster and his councillors were sworn in on Wednesday night. Charlotte Cook was there.
50 days until firearm amnesty and buyback ends
October 30, 2019 18:45 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBGun owners have 50 days left to hand in their banned firearms in the amnesty and buyback scheme. Just over 32,000 firearms have been handed in since the Government banned military style semi-automatic firearms, parts and ammunition after the Christchurch mosque attacks. After 20 December anyone prosecuted for owning a banned firearm or part will lose their firearms licence and face up to five years imprisonment. Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement speaks to Susie Ferguson.
State abuse inquiry: Lawyer calls colonisation 'inherently abusive'
October 30, 2019 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBA prominent Māori lawyer has told the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care that colonisation is the root cause of ongoing abuse of Māori in state care. The Royal Commission is meeting in Auckland over the next two weeks and will hear from a total of 28 witnesses. Andrew McRae reports.
California fires threaten millions
October 30, 2019 18:37 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBMore than 26 million people from California to Arizona are on edge as firefighters deal with blazes burning in California's wine country and in the Los Angeles area. More than 5,000 people, almost 600 fire engines, 27 helicopters and 67 bulldozers are still fighting the blaze. Firefighters have been able to contain 30 percent of the fire as of just before 8am on Thursday morning. That's up from 12 hours, ago when they had 15 percent of the blaze contained. California correspondent Rachel...
Andrew Little plans to tackle referendum manipulation
October 30, 2019 18:28 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBWith a prediction next year's election will be "pretty rough and pretty ugly", the Justice Minister has plans in place to combat misinformation and manipulation - including campaigns for, potentially, two divisive referenda. A special team within the Justice Ministry will direct people to information aimed to be as accurate and neutral as possible, and will be on the look-out for any attempts to deliberately mislead the public. Political editor Jane Patterson reports.
Yoghurt company lucky listeria didn't get into products - expert
October 30, 2019 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBA food safety expert says "The Collective" yoghurt company, Epicurean Dairy, was very lucky listeria didn't get into its products and onto supermarket shelves. The company and two directors have been fined almost $500,000, for covering up positive tests for the bacteria over years. Each time the Ministry for Primary Industries should have been alerted and production stopped. Jordan Bond reports.
Measles kills three in Samoa
October 30, 2019 18:22 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBTwo babies and an adult are suspected to have died of measles in Samoa. A measles epidemic was declared in Samoa earlier this month, after the highly contagious virus spread from New Zealand. Susie Ferguson speaks to RNZ Pacific's Jamie Tahana.
Government rubberstamping building products in flawed scheme
October 30, 2019 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBThe Government has been rubberstamping masses of building products in a badly flawed scheme, using a major company that it knew had serious shortcomings. This is revealed in emails, documents and inquiries into the Codemark scheme obtained through the Official Information Act and other means. RNZ reporter Phil Pennington has the story
Business News for 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 17:49 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Little support for Māori entering health workforce - nurse
October 30, 2019 17:42 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBWhangarei mental health nurse, Philippa Burton, has won a $127,000 Health Research Council Scholarship, to improve Māori recruitment and retention into nursing. In 40 years the Māori nursing population has remained static at seven percent. Ms Barton says that's a problem because Māori patients are more likely to engage with the health system if they can see themselves in it. She told RNZ reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui as a student there was little support for Māori entering the industry,...
Grenfell Tower inquiry critical of fire brigade
October 30, 2019 17:38 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBThe London Fire Brigade has been sharply criticised for its response to the Grenfell Tower fire which killed 72 people in 2017. The 1000 page report says the fire brigade breached guidelines through "gravely inadequate" preparations to deal with such a blaze. It also says fewer people would have died had firefighters evacuated the building earlier rather than tell residents to stay inside. Susie Ferguson speaks to London correspondent, Vincent McAviney, about the report.
Morning Rural News for 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 17:25 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 17:21 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Yoghurt company fined for listeria cover-up
October 30, 2019 17:11 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MBA food safety expert says it's inexcusable "The Collective" yoghurt company, Epicurean Dairy, covered up positive tests for listeria. The company and two directors have been fined $483,000, for hiding the fact that over 4.5 years, the company's West Auckland factory tested positive for the bacteria 235 times. Massey University microbiologist and food safety professor Steve Flint says that was pure luck it didn't make it onto supermarket shelves.
Online arguments for referendums to be monitored for truthfulness
October 30, 2019 17:09 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBVoters will have their say on legalising recreational cannabis, and - potentially - voluntary euthanasia in 2020. A special team within the Justice Ministry has been set up to make sure any campaigns are carried out as cleanly as possible. Justice Minister Andrew Little outlined its role to RNZ Political Editor, Jane Patterson.
Sports News for 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 17:05 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBSilver Ferns captain Laura Langman has been named player of the year after receiving the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award at last night's Awards evening in Auckland
Sports News for 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 17:05 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBSilver Ferns captain Laura Langman has been named player of the year after receiving the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award at last night's Awards evening in Auckland
Top Stories for Thursday 31 October 2019
October 30, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMajor questions about the checks done on New Zealand's building products. An inquiry finds London's fire brigade contributed to deaths in the Grenfell Tower disaster. Measles is being blamed for three deaths in Samoa.
Salvaged City Rail Link material shipped to Tonga
October 29, 2019 19:57 - 1 minute - 1.87 MBMaterial salvaged from a City Rail Link construction site will be shipped to Tonga next month where it will be re-used to help rebuild cyclone-battered communities. Contents of two Tonga-bound containers include cupboards, desks, shelving, tables, doors, benches, toilets, drawers, ceiling panels and carpet tiles. The material was stripped from City Rail Link buildings being demolished near the Mt Eden station. Joe Vagana, from the salvage company behind the donation, speaks to Susie Ferg...
Lake Waikaremoana visitors urged to look after land
October 29, 2019 19:51 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBVisitors to Lake Waikaremoana are being urged to look after the land as if it were their closest and dearest friend's home. That's after the iwi who take care of the area discovered illegal, rubbish-strewn campsites and native bush cleared by freedom campers over the long weekend. Several of the abandoned campsites were within a fenced Kiwi sanctuary. Susie Ferguson speaks to Tamati Kruger from Ngāi Tūhoe, who says the inconsiderate behaviour has been going on for decades.
Tane Phillips puts hand up to be Labour Party president
October 29, 2019 19:46 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBA senior member of Labour's ruling council has put his name forward to be president, pledging to unite the party and learn from its mishandling of sexual assault complaints. Labour's Maori Senior Vice President Tane Phillips told RNZ he wants the top job - left vacant after Nigel Haworth resigned in September. Mr Haworth stepped down after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern conceded the party had made mistakes in its investigation into serious allegations against a former staffer. Mr Phillips...
Sonny Bill Williams could switch codes again
October 29, 2019 19:42 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBSonny Bill Williams maybe considering another code swap... this time BACK to rugby league... The 34-year-old midfielder is reportedly weighing up the richest contract in the history of either code after a jaw-dropping offer to play for the Toronto Wolfpack. The Canadian team, who will be playing in the UK Super League are reportedly prepared to pay Williams as much as $9 million over two years, Our correspondent in Toronto is Laura McQuillan.
Community pharmacists to deliver MMR vaccinations
October 29, 2019 19:38 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBPharmacists will soon be able to give MMR vaccinations in the latest step in the government's efforts to to stop the measles outbreak. Trained vaccinators will be able immunise people aged over 16 in the 450 pharmacies across the country. Associate Minister of Health Julie Anne Genter announced the details of the new initiative on Wednesday morning and spoke to Susie Ferguson about the move.
Market Update for Wednesday 30 October 2019
October 29, 2019 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Choking-hazard foods could be banned at early childhood centres
October 29, 2019 19:25 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBThe Education Ministry is considering making centres follow Health Ministry guidelines to reduce the risk of under-fives choking at childhood centres. The Ministry says there have been seven cases of choking reported to it since 2016, and in 2016 a 22-month old child suffered severe brain damage after choking on an apple. The guidelines say centres should exclude some foods and others should be cut up or cooked to make them safer. Susie Ferguson speaks to Sarah Alexander, a senior resear...