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Trump to remain on Colorado ballot
March 04, 2024 17:07 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBThe US Supreme Court has struck down Colorado's move to bar Donald Trump from its presidential primary. Colorado's top court removed the former president from its ballot in December, citing the 14th Amendment, which bans insurrectionists from running for office. But Supreme Court justices were sceptical of the move at a hearing on the 8th of February, and accused the state of overstepping its authority. On Tuesday (NZ time), they decided Trump will remain on the ballot. It means Trump ca...
Sports News for 5 March 2024
March 04, 2024 17:05 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBThe Breakers season is over after they were beaten 88-85 by the Illawarra Hawks in last night's sudden death NBL playoff in Wollongong.
Top Stories for Tuesday 5 March 2024
March 04, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBTop stories for Tuesday 5 March 2024: Record numbers of children are being stood-down from school with the suspensions spiking since the Pandemic. New highways and fixed potholes are the focus of the Government's new transport plan. A Porirua principal is deeply disappointed the government is looking to axe funding for free school lunches.
Parihaka inspiration for Melbourne Fashion Festival show
March 03, 2024 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBA Taranaki designer will showcase a collection inspired by the story of Parihaka at the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Vince Ropitini's "Art of Passive Resistance" collection will show on the Global Indigenous Runway as part of the independent programme. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin caught up with the designer.
Greyhound speed dating held in Auckland
March 03, 2024 19:49 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBWe all know that in the world of dogs, greyhounds are fast. But speed-dating? That's what happened at the inaugural Greyhound Speed Dating event in Auckland on Sunday. Three older, former racing greyhounds found new homes with families, after a difficult year for placements overall. Greyhounds As Pets marketing team leader Emelia Lake spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
WorkSafe not investigating crash that killed two in 2019
March 03, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBAn aunt's five-year fight for her nephew's death to be fully investigated has ended with a firm no from WorkSafe. A coroner told WorkSafe to reconsider what it did after two young casual workers, Jake Ginders and Floyd Harris, both on learner licences, crashed near Woodville in 2019. WorkSafe has now told the men's families it has done enough and will not investigate further. It made a visit to the labour hire firm AWF months after the crash. Jake Ginders' aunt Diane Chandler of Levin sa...
Majority of NZers see climate change as a personal concern
March 03, 2024 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBFor many, climate change is a worrying phenomenon that warrants more political attention. But for a small portion of the population, it causes a level of anxiety that interferes with their everyday life. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more.
Sports Chat for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 19:36 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBMarket Update for 4 March 2024.
Nelson Māori wait for decision in long property dispute
March 03, 2024 19:25 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBAs Māori in Nelson await a decision in the country's longest-running property dispute, the Wakatū Incorporation is working to re-connect with thousands of descendants of the 300 customary landowners identified by the Native Land Court in 1892. The Supreme Court ruled in 2017 that the Crown should have upheld their agreement to reserve one-tenth of the land in Nelson for Māori. A ten-week trial in the High Court was held last year to determine the extent of the breaches and the remedies,...
Government warned over need for Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
March 03, 2024 19:21 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBNewly released documents show officials warned the government that media outlets would soon be requesting bailouts if the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill was not progressed. The Bill aims to make platforms like Meta and Google pay for news that appears on their social media channels. The Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee has previously opposed it, calling it "another tax." Now she says she will wait to hear back from the select committee overseeing the Bill in May before deciding wheth...
GPs say they are working for free to complete follow ups
March 03, 2024 19:16 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBGPs say they're having to work for free if they want to complete crucial patient follow-up. A new survey has found doctors spend 56 percent of their time seeing patients, while the other 44 percent is spent doing administrative tasks, training and managing a practice. College of General Practitioners medical director Dr Luke Bradford spoke to Corin Dann.
AT identifies busiest bus routes for March Madness
March 03, 2024 19:11 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBAuckland Transport has identified the busiest routes in the city as March Madness kicks in. It won't come as a surprise that parts of Tāmaki Drive, Dominion Rd into the city and main roads around Howick and Pakuranga have been identified as some of the most heavily congested. More vehicles are expected on roads in the typically busy month with universities and schools in full swing after the summer break. AT is deploying bigger and extra buses on some routes to try and ease the congestio...
Australia crush Black Caps in first test
March 03, 2024 18:57 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBThere will be a lot of dejected cricket fans at work today, after a crushing 172-run defeat for the Black Caps on Sunday. The test finished just before lunch on the fourth day, with the Black Caps getting bowled out for 196 after Australian Nathan Lyon spun the visitors to victory with six second innings wickets. But the Black Caps will look to bounce back, with the second test beginning in Christchurch on Friday. Former Black Cap and cricket commentator Peter McGlashan spoke to Corin Da...
Willie Jackson on Facebook and Google paying for news content
March 03, 2024 18:49 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBJust weeks after it took office, the government was warned news organisations would soon be asking for bailouts if a bill winning back crucial revenue didn't move forward. The Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill would force Google and Facebook to pay local media companies for using their news content. The advice came from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage in November, months before the announcement of Newshub's shutdown. Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee declined our request for an inte...
Trump continues march to Republican nomination
March 03, 2024 18:42 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBThe US Presidential season is heating up this week with Super Tuesday, the biggest day in the primary election cycle when 15 states vote for their preferred presidential candidate. While the day is usually a key telling point, this year Trump and Biden are gliding towards the nominations in their respective parties. Trump picked up three more wins over the weekend - in Missouri, Michigan and Idaho. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Reports of holdup in Gaza ceasefire negotiations
March 03, 2024 18:37 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBThere are reports out of Israel of a holdup in negotiations for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. Israel is understood to not to be sending a delegation to the talks taking place in Cairo, despite US officials saying a ceasefire deal was already on the table and that Israel had approved it. The sticking point appears to be Hamas not supplying a list of the hostages who would be released. Al Jazeera journalist Willem Marx spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Health minister's notes similar to tobacco industry investigation finds
March 03, 2024 18:27 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBAn RNZ investigation has highlighted similarities between notes the associate health minister's office sent to officials, and strategies and arguments used by the tobacco industry. The notes repeated the new government's plans to repeal recent smokefree laws, which would have slashed the number of tobacco retailers to just 600 outlets, cut the amount of nicotine in cigarettes, and made it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born in 2009 or later. The notes contained a range of alternative ...
Hamish Kerr wins high jump gold at world indoor athletics championships
March 03, 2024 18:17 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBNew Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr has leapt to gold at the world indoor athletics championships in Glasgow. The Commonwealth Games champion was too good for the field, clearing 2.36m metres, which was an Oceania record and the highest any jumper has cleared this year. Kerr had already secured gold before his final record jump after it he collapsed to the landing mat in disbelief. Hamish Kerr spoke to Corin Dann.
Woman who had miscarriage critical of Hutt Hospital
March 03, 2024 18:17 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBA traumatised woman who miscarried in Hutt Hospital's emergency department says no one prepared her for the fact her extremely premature baby would be born alive. She also says no-one from the maternity ward responded to ED's calls for help. The hospital says the miscarriage wasn't predictable or preventable - but admits the case has highlighted some areas for improvement. Ruth Hill reports. [audio_play] Warning, this audio contains distressing details.
Government warned over media companies needing bailouts
March 03, 2024 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBOfficials warned the Broadcasting Minister in November that media companies would soon be requesting bailouts if the government didn't progress a law forcing digital platforms to pay for local content. Staff from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage sent out the advice months before the collapse of Newshub. Melissa Lee says she is waiting to hear from the select committee in May before deciding whether to go ahead with the bill. RNZ investigative reporter Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid H...
Sports News for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBHigh jumper Hamish Kerr has won gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, the biggest result of his career.
Sports News for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBHigh jumper Hamish Kerr has won gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, the biggest result of his career.
Business News for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 17:54 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBBusiness news for 4 March 2024.
Heritage NZ looking into solutions for Premier House upgrade
March 03, 2024 17:49 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBHeritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has confirmed it is working with other agencies to find solutions for a badly needed upgrade of Premier House. The historic Wellington building on Tinakori Road in Thorndon, also known by the title The Prime Minister's Residence, is about a 15-minute walk from Parliament. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is not living there because it needs significant maintenance work. Heritage New Zealand chief executive, Andrew Coleman, says there should be ...
Heavy rain and strong winds for much of NZ
March 03, 2024 17:45 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBLarge parts of the country are in for a wet and windy Monday, some areas could be hit by thunderstorms and gales. A band of rain has already set in Southland and inland Otago and it's moving up the country through Westland, as well as the lower and central North Island. Heavy rain warnings are in place for Mount Taranaki and the Tararua Ranges. Strong wind warning and watches are in place for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, and the Wairarapa. Snow could also settle to around on...
Early Sports Chat for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 17:39 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 17:27 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 17:26 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Aotearoa Student Press Association say access to Parliament has been restricted
March 03, 2024 17:19 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBLeaders of the Aotearoa Student Press Association say the Speaker of the House is restricting their access to the Parliamentary Press Gallery. The Association's only press pass to Parliament has been held by Victoria University's Salient magazine for more than ten years. But last week a routine request to update the access pass was denied. The Salient's news editor, Ethan Rogacion, says this means they require case-by-case permission from ministers to attend press conferences. But House ...
Sports News for 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBCanterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr has won gold at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow.
Top Stories for Monday 4 March 2024
March 03, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBTop stories for Monday 4 March 2024: The Broadcasting Minister is expected to update Cabinet today on the state of the media sector in light of the planned closure of Newshub. High Jumper Hamish Kerr has won gold at the world indoor athletics championships in Glasgow. A woman who miscarried in Hutt Hospital's emergency department says no one prepared her for the fact her extremely premature baby would be born alive.
South Island firefighters to show off skills in Mataura
February 29, 2024 19:42 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBSouth Island firefighters are set to show off some of the skills that have enabled them to beat back the major fires they've faced this summer. They'll do it at what's known as the South Island Waterway Challenge, which will take place in Mataura on Saturday. United Fire Brigades Association's Jason Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Super Rugby Aupiki kicks-off
February 29, 2024 19:40 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBSuper Rugby Aupiki kicks off its third season this weekend with the four women's sides preparing for their longest competition yet. And, like the men, the Chiefs are looking to atone after falling just short of winning last year's title. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
Super Rugby Aupiki kicks-off
February 29, 2024 19:40 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBSuper Rugby Aupiki kicks off its third season this weekend with the four women's sides preparing for their longest competition yet. And, like the men, the Chiefs are looking to atone after falling just short of winning last year's title. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere
February 29, 2024 19:34 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBJuventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban for a doping offence earlier this season, with the France international saying he will appeal the decision.
Market Update for 1 March 2024
February 29, 2024 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBMarket Update for 1 March 2024.
Arts Festival report with Culture 101's Mark Amery
February 29, 2024 19:26 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBWe're in the thick of arts festival season in Aotearoa with the Auckland Arts festival next week joining Poneke's Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts and Hamilton Arts Festival, alongside numerous bustling Fringes. Our arts reporter, cohost of RNZ National's Culture 101 Mark Amery has been out and about in Wellington all week and is in to report on how the festival is going. Amery spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington City Council to resume negotiations with Reading Cinema
February 29, 2024 19:20 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBWellington City Council is set to resume negotiations with Reading Cinema after a failed bid by councillors to stymie a $32 million property deal. The council wants to buy the land the closed complex is on and lease it back to the international company which owns it. Not all the councillors are happy about this. Then again, not many Wellingtonians are happy with the state of Courtenay Place, either, with the Reading shopping complex looking particularly run-down. Lambton ward councillor ...
TVNZ interim result due
February 29, 2024 19:15 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBTVNZ's interim result is due out Friday morning and it may well reflect the state of broadcasting on the back of the turmoil coming out of Newshub this week. On Wednesday, Newshub announced a proposal to shut down its news operations after financial losses became too big to sustain. Founder of The Spinoff and media commentator Duncan Grieve spoke to Corin Dann.
Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000
February 29, 2024 19:10 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBThe death toll from Israel's war in Gaza has now passed 30,000. At least 100 Palestinians were reportedly killed and a further 700 injured overnight in northern Gaza when thousands of people desperate for food rushed aid trucks. Israeli claims that the deaths were caused by delivery drivers ploughing into a surging crowd. However, reports from the ground say that the chaos and confusion that led to trampling only started once Israeli soldiers opened fire. Journalist Willem Marx spoke to ...
Spoils shared on day 1 of first test between NZ and Aus
February 29, 2024 18:52 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBPlay resumes at 11 o'clock Friday morning on day two of the first cricket Test against Australia at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. At stumps on Thursday Australia were 279 for 9, thanks to an unbeaten century by Cameron Green. Sports commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
WorkSafe pulls out of funding safety programmes
February 29, 2024 18:48 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBWorkSafe is pulling out of funding safety programmes to the tune of up to $15 million a year, skittling one in the high-risk forestry industry. But ACC, which gives WorkSafe the money, says putting a stop to that will make no difference to how much is spent on safety programmes overall. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Not providing school lunches could lead to truancy
February 29, 2024 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBA school leader says he's worried he won't be able to provide free school lunches for all his students next year, which he says could increase truancy at his school. Associate education minister David Seymour has confirmed the Government-funded school lunch programme is under review ahead of this year's budget. Ellen O'Dwyer reports
Fuel pump outage blamed on leap day
February 29, 2024 18:40 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBAmong the mishaps that might be blamed on a Leap year, fuel pump outages don't rank highly. But that's what happened on Thursday, February 29, when a software glitch stopped self-service stations from working nationwide. It caused widespread vexation, with one source saying they'd been in the industry for 16 years and never seen it before. Invenco head of product John Scott spoke to Corin Dann
Upgrade costs to Wellington Water treatment plant blows out
February 29, 2024 18:35 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBThe budget for a major upgrade to Wellington Water's treatment plant has blown out by more than $40 million. The Te Mārua Water Treatment Plant supplies 45 percent of the Wellington region's water and the upgrade will increase the amount of water the facility can treat. As Nick James reports, councils and ratepayers may have to dig a little deeper to pay for it
Professor on Government designating all of Hamas a terrorist entity
February 29, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBIt's now illegal for anyone in New Zealand to support Hamas. The government is now in step with its Five Eyes partners designating the political arm of Hamas a terrorist entity. The designation freezes any of Hamas' assets here and makes it a criminal offence to participate in or support its activities. The government says it's acting against the extremes of both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas a terrorist entity
February 29, 2024 18:25 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBIt's now a criminal offence in this country to support Hamas. The government's designated the political wing of Hamas as a terrorist entity; it made the same ruling about the group's military wing back in 2010. At the same time the government's introduced sanctions on more than a dozen Israeli settlers. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Te Whatu Ora on security guards in emergency departments
February 29, 2024 18:17 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBEmergency department doctors say they have no idea if there will be enough security guards when they turn up for work on Friday. The government paid for 200 extra guards in EDs over summer as part of its 100-day plan, but that funding finished on Thursday. Some hospitals will now have no dedicated guards, but emergency doctors say they are needed every day. Te Whatu Ora chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Corin Dann.