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Sports News for 17 October 2019
October 16, 2019 17:06 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBWayward shooting has cost the Silver Ferns in the second Constellation Cup netball test in Auckland.
Top Stories for Thursday 17 October 2019
October 16, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Wellington Regional Council is embarrassed by an ad campaign gone wrong. Andrew Little says he's not up for negotiating on new counter-terrorism legislation. The Police Association says the government is breaking its promise over extra police officers.
One man's quest for burger with beetroot
October 15, 2019 19:55 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBA slice of beetroot or two in your hamburger is as kiwi as pavlova or pineapple lumps, right? Well perhaps not any more. A Whanganui man says after setting off on a burger mission he was offered beet-free burgers at four different takeaway joints in a row before he took to social media to get help finding the elusive root vegetable.
NSW town on lookout for big snake
October 15, 2019 19:53 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBWhat could be more alarming than discovering a two point five metre long, freshly shed boa constrictor skin? One answer might be realising the snake that's just left its skin behind is still in the neighbourhood. Residents of the town of Silverdale in New South Wales are being warned to be on the lookout after the skin was found at a building site. We speak to Sean Cade from Australian Snake Catchers who has been called in to try find the snake.
Gun modifier kept busy ahead of destruction deadline
October 15, 2019 19:47 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBOwners of newly outlawed firearms have just over two months left to hand their guns in, or modify them. There've been calls for the December 20 deadline to be extended but the Police Minister Stuart Nash says that won't be happening. Gun law changes in the wake of the mosque attacks mean high calibre semi-automatic rifles, small calibre semi-automatics with magazines of more than 10 rounds and shotguns that can take more than five cartridges are illegal. Many can become legal if they're ...
Hui attempts to encourage more Maori to become organ donors
October 15, 2019 19:41 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBA ground-breaking hui today will attempt to reverse what's being called a disturbing picture of inequality for Maori with failing kidneys. Maori make up 80 percent of dialysis patients but only 12 percent of patients who receive a kidney transplant are Maori. The hui is being organised by the district health board in a bid to encourage more Maori to not only become organ donors but be more willing to accept new kidneys. Here's our Hawke's Bay reporter, Anusha Bradley.
Trades suffering due to a lack of women
October 15, 2019 19:38 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBNew research suggests the trades are suffering because not enough women are being encouraged to pick up tools. It's found women make up between only one and 10 percent of tradies and an overwhelming majority of male employers don't have women on their payroll. Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation advocate for women, Erica Cumming, says everyone wins if more women are hired.
Rugby World Cup: Ireland, the All Blacks bogey team?
October 15, 2019 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBThe All Blacks are favourites to win this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo, but the defending champs appear nervous. The All Blacks have struggled to put away Ireland in recent times, with the sides sharing two wins and two losses in the four games they've played since 2016. So what makes the Irish a bogey team for New Zealand? Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Tokyo.
Market Update for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 19:29 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Immigration Minister responds to criticism from National
October 15, 2019 19:23 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBThe National Party is accusing the Immigration Minister of another bad decision after granting residency to a man with several drink driving convictions. The man is a "protected person" under the international convention against torture and cannot be deported. Susie speaks to Immigration minister Iain Lees-Galloway.
Frustrating delays over defective buildings information
October 15, 2019 19:17 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBA Palmerston North City Council investigation indicates there could be about 100 buildings with multiple seismic design issues, some serious. The council has been looking into work done by the local civil engineering firm Kevin O'Connor and Associates. A building law expert in Wellington, involved in structural litigation claims against engineers and local authorities, says it's frustrating the Palmerston North city council resisted making information public. Doran Wyatt tells Gyles Beck...
Few trucks get caught speeding
October 15, 2019 19:10 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBMore now on our earlier story on truck drivers and speeding tickets. In the four years to 2017, static speed cameras snapped nearly 600,000 vehicles going over the speed limit. But just 207 were trucks, all caught in Wellington. Nick Leggett is the chief executive of the trucking industry body, the Road Transport Forum.
Sports News for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBIf tonight's Constellation Cup test in Auckland is to be Maria Folau's last in New Zealand, there seems to be a ready replacement in the shooting circle.
Joy Cowley defends bishop who resigned
October 15, 2019 18:55 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBA high-profile Catholic woman says a bishop would not have had sex with a young woman unless he loved her. Joy Cowley, a celebrated children's author, told RNZ the sexual relationship that Charles Drennan has admitted to would have made him a better bishop. The Pope accepted Bishop Drennan's resignation from the Palmerston North diocese, and he has also stepped down from liaising with the Royal Commission into abuse. Joy Cowley wrote an online post defending the bishop and told reporter ...
Russia weighs in on Turkey's invasion of Syria
October 15, 2019 18:49 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBRussia has called Turkey's invasion into Northern Syria unacceptable and warned it would not allow clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces. The comments came from Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy for Syria, after U.S President Trump announced it had imposed sanctions on Turkey. Turkey has ignored those sanctions and pressed on with its assault anyway. The US is now also calling for an immediate cease fire. We speak to Washington correspondent, Simon Marks....
Ngapuhi looks for new leader after Tau resignation
October 15, 2019 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBPeople in the Far North are now looking for a new face to lead the country's biggest iwi Ngapuhi, after the unexpected resignation of the runanga chair, Sonny Tau. While the details of his departure are still unclear, some say his leadership was divisive and he should have gone years ago.
Silver Ferns prepare for game two of Constellation Cup
October 15, 2019 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBBoth the Silver Ferns and the Australian Diamonds are expecting more from each other in game two of the Constellation Cup in Auckland tonight. A single goal has been the margin between the two sides in their past three encounters and their fierce rivalry doesn't seem to be letting up. Tonight's test could also be star shooter Maria Folau's last international in New Zealand.
Battle for world's steepest street headed to court
October 15, 2019 18:37 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBThe battle for the world's steepest street is headed to court . . . kind of. Ffordd Pen Llech in the Welsh resort of Harlech dethroned Dunedin's Baldwin Street in July. Since then there has been a light-hearted back-and-forth regarding semantics and methodology, but now the UK's television reality show judge Robert Rinder will weigh in on the matter.
National would deny residency to 'protected person'
October 15, 2019 18:25 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBThe National Party is accusing the government of a "Sroubek 2.0" situation after granting residency to a man with six drink driving convictions. The man is a "protected person" under the international convention against torture and cannot be deported. National says it would not have given the man residency, and would leave him in limbo. Susie Ferguson speaks to the party's leader, Simon Bridges.
PM puts pressure on to reach police staff targets
October 15, 2019 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.72 MBNumbers can be confusing - especially when talking about the Government's promise of 1800 new police officers. Yesterday morning the Police Minister Stuart Nash said the number was an aspiration. By the afternoon, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made it an iron clad promise. And New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, who came up with the target in the first place, said he has his own way of measuring it. Charlie Dreaver reports.
Problems with buildings revealed in Palmerston North
October 15, 2019 18:14 - 4 minutes - 4.66 MBMass defective earthquake design of buildings in Palmerston North has been revealed in the face of official resistance. The city council has known for 18 months that two thirds of the buildings it's looked into are, or probably are, deficient, but tried to block releasing the investigation to RNZ. It's now had to declare seven of the buildings, all of them between 8 and 14 years old, as earthquake-prone. Phil Pennington is looking into this.
Speeding truckies dodge speed camera fines
October 15, 2019 18:10 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MBAre trucks being let off speeding tickets? In the four years up to 2017, static speed cameras snapped nearly 600,000 vehicles going over the speed limit nationwide. But just 207 of the speeding vehicles were trucks, all caught in Wellington. While the cameras do scan a vehicles height, width and length, it takes a human looking at a photo to determine whether a fine should be given. And truck drivers RNZ has spoken to say they don't get fined when speeding past a static camera. RNZ's pol...
Sports News for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBThe Silver Ferns shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio is putting some of her blistering form down to her combination with Maria Folau.
Business News for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 17:49 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Western Sahara delegate urges halt on phosphate imports
October 15, 2019 17:41 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBA Western Sahara government official says New Zealand fertiliser companies are stockpiling phosphate amid threats of court action to stop future imports. But the companies say they're not. Emma Hatton reports.
Coalition confused about how many extra cops its promised?
October 15, 2019 17:39 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MB18-hundred new police officers - an aspiration or an iron-clad target? While the coalition partners appear to be in some confusion, National says it's very clear - it won't be met. Police Minister Stuart Nash told the Police Association annual conference yesterday the goal was18-hundred staff over and above the number of officers when the government took charge. He said it was an aspirational target and if not met by July, it would be met soon after. But Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern lat...
Morning Rural News for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 17:25 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 17:22 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
New leadership 'overdue' for Ngapuhi
October 15, 2019 17:16 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBSome people in the Far North say whoever replaces Sonny Tau as the chair of Te Runanga a iwi o Ngapuhi needs to bring a new style of leadership. Mr Tau became chair in 2009 and was re-elected in August, but some say his surprise resignation last week was long overdue. Ngapuhi has spent ten years trying to reach a treaty settlement with the Crown, but remains divided on who should represent the iwi in negotiations, and what the settlement redress should look like for its 110 hapu. Ngati H...
Sports News for 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 17:04 - 1 minute - 1.91 MBTonight's netball test between the Silver Ferns and Australia in Auckland is shaping as shooter Maria Folau's last international in New Zealand.
Top Stories for Wednesday 16 October 2019
October 15, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB600-thousand speeding tickets issued from static cameras - just 207 of them to trucks. We ask if its because trucks never speed? More than 100 buildings in Palmerston North may have serious safety defects. Phil Pennington will tell us what the council is doing about it. The government promise of a 18-hundred new police officers - Is it an aspiration or an iron-clad target?
Pilots eye Molesworth's wide open skies.
October 14, 2019 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBParaglider and hang glider pilots are hoping to be included in plans to open up more play areas on New Zealand's biggest farm. The future of Molesworth high country station, which links Marlborough with North Canterbury, is on the table as the current grazing lease expires next year. Its wide-open skies make it a flying mecca for pilots of small craft, now fighting for a share of shrinking air space around the country - including that being clogged up by drones.
Voters take an interest in West Coast councils
October 14, 2019 19:45 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBWhile voter turnout in the local body elections took a slight dip across the country interest was strong on the West Coast. In Westland District 64 percent of voters cast a ballot and in neighbouring Grey District the figure was 63 percent. Only the Chatham Islands had a higher turnout, with a 69 percent return. Bruce Smith has been reelected as the Westland District mayor, and Tania Gibson is the new mayor of the Grey District replacing the retiring Tony Kokshoorn. They spoke with Gyles...
Too many trapped in a cycle of debt, calls for MSD lenience
October 14, 2019 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBThe Government's being told it should be more willing to write off debts run up by beneficiaries to pay for basic living costs such as school uniforms, power bills and car repairs. More than half a billion dollars is owed to the Ministry for Social Development for recoverable hardship assistance and grants. Budget advisers and beneficiary advocates say too many people are being trapped in a cycle of debt.
Does securing the rugby rights ensure Sky's survival?
October 14, 2019 19:40 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBCommentators began writing obituaries for Sky Television last week when Spark Sport announced it had reached a six year deal to broadcast all cricket played in New Zealand from next April. Sky's share price immediately slumped about 20 percent to 89 cents. But it bounced back to $1.10 on news that Sky has reached a five year deal to broadcast all New Zealand rugby matches when its current contract runs out in 2021. The deal will also see New Zealand Rugby become a five percent shareholde...
Market Update for 15 October 2019
October 14, 2019 19:30 - 56 seconds - 951 KBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Hansen: lack of game time won't hurt All Blacks in quarter finals
October 14, 2019 19:27 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBThe All Blacks coach says a lack of game time won't hurt them this Saturday in their sudden death quarter final against Ireland in Tokyo. Their final pool game against Italy was cancelled due to typhoon Hagibis, but Steve Hansen says the coaches have been putting the players to work. He says they're not taking Ireland lightly.
Will a new mayor mean more action on a second Mt Vic tunnel?
October 14, 2019 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBA new mayor for Wellington may also mean fast-tracking a second Mt Victoria tunnel. A multi-billion dollar transport plan has tunnel construction starting as late as 2029 but Andy Foster wants to change that and the Transport Minister Phil Twyford says he's open to talks. Hamish Cardwell has more.
Govt moves to toughen up rules around student accomodation
October 14, 2019 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBTertiary providers who are found responsible for the serious harm or death of students in their care will face a $100,000 fine under new rules to be introduced by the Government. There will also be mandatory regulations on pastoral care at universities, with an interim code of conduct to be in place at the start of the next academic year. The Education Minister Chris Hipkins spoke with Susie Ferguson.
Who will pick up the bill for improved student care?
October 14, 2019 19:19 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBStudents say it's tragic that it's taken a death to force a law change to ensure they are looked after properly at university hostels. The government is bringing in a mandatory Code of Practice and big fines after the death of 19-year-old Mason Pendrous, whose body lay undiscovered in his Christchurch hostel room for several weeks. Jessie Chiang reports.
Man who died on yacht named
October 14, 2019 19:10 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBThe bad weather has cost a sailor his life. Rescuers braved strong winds and high seas yesterday afternoon, trying to save the crew off a yacht off Northland. One man died and three others were taken to Whangārei Hospital with critical to moderate injuries. The 14-metre sloop started taking on water and sank about 37 kilometres off Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands. The man who died is the chair of a sailing trust and ACT Party candidate Stuart Pedersen. Susie Ferguson spoke to ACT Party...
Wild night in the north of the North Island.
October 14, 2019 19:10 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBIt's been a wild night in the north of the North Island. Powerlines are down and roads are flooded. Gill Bonnett joins Susie Ferguson with the latest.
Sports News for 15 October 2019
October 14, 2019 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBEngland's extraordinary win over New Zealand in July's World Cup cricket final will never be repeated after the boundary countback rule was abolished in ICC events.
Cricket Council reviews "super overs"
October 14, 2019 18:56 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBThe International Cricket Council will change the rules of the "super over" which saw England beat New Zealand in the World Cup final in July. The tie-breaker regulations - which had only occurred 11 times in international history and never before in a one-day international, let alone a world cup final - drew some criticism. Now "super overs" will be repeated until one side has more runs. RNZ Sport's Editor Stephen Hewson discusses the permutations with Gyles Beckford.
UK parliament reconvenes ahead of Brexit deadline
October 14, 2019 18:52 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBBoris Johnson's government has set out "ambitious" policies on crime, health, the environment and Brexit in a Queen's Speech. Plans for tougher sentences for violent offenders and legal targets for cutting plastic pollution are among 26 bills set out at Parliament's State Opening. The BBC's political correspondent Rob Watson spoke with Gyles Beckford.
Freedom campers flee rising floodwaters in Coromandel
October 14, 2019 18:49 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBRising floodwaters have forced 40 freedom campers to move from their spot in Coromandel. The Waikato regional council's communications adviser, Wendy Valois, says surface flooding and slips are possible and people are being urged to stay away from rivers and streams.
Censor gets more money to tackle extremist content online
October 14, 2019 18:46 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBThe Chief Censor's office will receive an extra $2.4 million to help it speed up its response to violent extremist content uploaded online. It's part of the government's response to the March 15 terror attack and its Christchurch Call to action. The Chief Censor David Shanks spoke with Susie Ferguson.
Sky deal could not have been beaten - NZ Rugby
October 14, 2019 18:44 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew says the offer Sky Television made for the right to broadcast New Zealand rugby matches from 2021 was so good they didn't need to wait around for a better one. The five-year deal's been called a lifesaver for Sky, which last week lost out on the rights to broadcast New Zealand cricket matches to rival SparkSport.
Thousands sign petition to keep speed limit at 100kmh
October 14, 2019 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBThe Transport Agency calls it one of the country's highest risk stretches of highway. But thousands of people living near State Highway 6 from Nelson to Blenheim say it's not the road, it's the drivers. They're asking the Transport Agency to scrap proposed lower speed limits and focus its attention and money on driver training programmes instead
Polls show Labour, Ardern slipping in popularity
October 14, 2019 18:28 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBDespite opinion polls showing National ahead of Labour, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Labour's support has lifted since the election. She says even though there are clouds on the economic horizon, New Zealand's economy is doing well and there's a lot to be positive about. Ms Ardern says the Government is focused on creating a buffer, by investing in hospitals, infrastructure and classrooms.