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Sports Chat for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 19:40 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 19:30 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBMarket Update for 28 February 2024.
Wairoa mayor on gang crackdown
February 27, 2024 19:27 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBWairoa's Mayor says the crackdown on gangs will add to workload pressures for officers in small towns. This week the government announced legislation will be introduced that bans gang patches in public and introduces extra powers to stop gang members congregating. The Police Association says getting staff to sign up to work in small town New Zealand is already a challenge. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Corin Dann.
Biggest school investment ever made has failed says Secretary for Education
February 27, 2024 19:22 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBThe Secretary for Education Iona Holsted has told MPs the single biggest investment ever made in schools has failed to deliver and politicians' policy flip-flops are partly to blame for schools' achievement problems. Holsted was speaking to Parliament's Education and Workforce Select Committee which is holding its annual review of the Education Ministry's performance. The review is continuing this morning with the committee expecting to hear from the Education Minister Erica Stanford and...
Fire breaks out in Christchurch apartment building
February 27, 2024 19:19 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBOne person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition and two others were injured in a fire in an apartment building in Christchurch. Emergency services received reports of an apartment fire in Shirley just before ten o'clock Tuesday night. Fire and Emergency says when crews arrived, the building was well ablaze and 4 fire trucks attended. Southern shift manager Simon Lyford spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour leader on immigration NZ review
February 27, 2024 19:10 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBA Public Service Commission report found the risk of visa abuse wasn't properly assessed by Immigration New Zealand when settings were loosened by the previous Government, as it sought a boost to its post-Covid workforce. The outcome was scores of migrants paying for jobs here but being left without work and living in overcrowded conditions. The report also found cases of staff at Immigration New Zealand being ignored by leadership when they raised concerns about migrant exploitation. La...
Social media blamed for increase in eating disorders
February 27, 2024 18:51 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBA young woman suffering from an eating disorder says TikTok is not doing enough to get rid of content that promotes disordered eating. Eating disorders have increased by a third in the past four years and people are pointing the finger of blame at social media. Pretoria Gordon reports.
Two metre long wasp nest found in Martinborough
February 27, 2024 18:46 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBIf a wasp nest the size of a double bed is what your nightmares are made of then I've got bad news for you. Researchers are studying a massive German Wasps nest found in Martinborough farmland - it's almost two metres long, one and a half metres wide, and a metre tall. Victoria University biology professor Phil Lester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
'Climate change involves all of us': ACC defends investing in fossil fuels
February 27, 2024 18:41 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBA charity promoting ethical investment says ACC is still investing too much in fossil fuels. The Corporation invests $47 billion to pay for future injury claims, and says it keeps investing in oil and gas because "climate change involves all of us". Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Companies face large fines at Whakaari White Island sentencing
February 27, 2024 18:37 - 3 minutes - 3 MBThe ability of companies to pay fines and reparations to survivors and the families of the Whakaari White Island eruption is under scrutiny at the sentencing in Auckland. The Environment Court has heard more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of the hearing. Whakaari Management Limited, White Island Tours, Volcanic Air Safaris, Aerius and Kahu NZ are facing fines of up to $1.5 million each and reparations for their health and safety failings leading up to the disast...
Mortgage holders nervously wait for Reserve Bank OCR announcement
February 27, 2024 18:35 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBThe wait is nearly over for mortgage holders nervously wondering if they are in for another hike in interest rates. The Reserve Bank will today announce whether it will lift the official cash rate, or if it will stay the same. But as Krystal Gibbens reports, many are already feeling the pinch.
Govt rushes to dismantle Maori Health Authority
February 27, 2024 18:15 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Maori Health Authority, Te Aka Whai Ora, is on life support as the government rushes to dismantle it under urgency. Opposition MPs were furious not just at the repeal, but the manner in which it has been done, in an emotional evening at Parliament. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Govt rushes to dismantle Maori Health Authority
February 27, 2024 18:15 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Maori Health Authority, Te Aka Whai Ora, is on life support as the government rushes to dismantle it under urgency. Opposition MPs were furious not just at the repeal, but the manner in which it has been done, in an emotional evening at Parliament. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Immigration NZ didn't assess risk of visa abuse: report
February 27, 2024 18:13 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA review has found Immigration New Zealand didn't properly assess the risk of visa abuse when it loosened settings for its Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. The scheme, launched 18 months ago as part of the then-Government's post-Covid settings, resulted in numerous cases of migrants paying to come here for jobs but arriving to overcrowded living conditions and little or no work. The Public Service Commission report also found staff at Immigration New Zealand raised concerns about mi...
Semi-automatics could return in gun law overhaul
February 27, 2024 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBNew Zealand's firearms laws are in for a major shake-up this term that could see semi-automatics, like those used in the March 15 terror attacks, return to gun ranges. National and ACT agreed to rewrite the Arms Act, in place since the early 1980s, as part of its coalition arrangement. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Sports News for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBA decision on whether injured Black Caps opening batter Devon Conway will play in the first test against Australia in Wellington tomorrow, will be made later today.
Sports News for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBA decision on whether injured Black Caps opening batter Devon Conway will play in the first test against Australia in Wellington tomorrow, will be made later today.
Business News for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 17:53 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBBusiness news for 28 February 2024.
Police Association president Chris Cahill on gang patch ban
February 27, 2024 17:43 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBThe police union says new anti-gang-patch laws will put staff under increased pressure. The Government has announced its plans to ban gang patches in public and introduce extra powers for police to stop gang members from congregating. But there are questions over whether the law will be able to be enforced, particularly by officers in small towns with few staff. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 17:38 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 17:27 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 17:25 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Gore District Council has new chief executive
February 27, 2024 17:12 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBAfter a year of infighting at the Gore District Council a new leader for staff has been appointed. The new Chief Executive is Deborah Lascelles. She takes over from Stephen Parry who resigned last year after 22 years of service and a very public falling out with Mayor Ben Bell. Deborah Lascelles spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 17:05 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBThe Black Caps will make a call on injured opener Devon Conway today as to whether he's able to play in the first test against Australia starting at the Basin Reserve in Wellington tomorrow.
Top Stories for Wednesday 28 February 2024
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBTop stories for Wednesday the 28th of February 2024 A major shake up of gun laws this year could see semi-automatic firearms back on the gun range this year. There was anger in the House last night over the dismantling of The Maori Health Authority. Mortgage holders nervously await the Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate announcement today. Immigration officials come in for criticism over poor assessment of visa abuse. A person was hospitalized after a fire in a Christchurch Apartment buil...
Taranaki rowers shine at Lake Karapiro
February 26, 2024 19:49 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBWaitara is a town more associated with rugby league luminaries such as Howie Tamati and Tony Kemp than with elite rowing, but the Clifton Rowing Club is celebrating its best-ever performance at the national championships. Taranaki rowers secured four gold and two bronze medals at Lake Karapiro to finish fourth overall. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin visited Clifton to see what makes it tick.
Super Rugby Aupiki final to be live on TikTok
February 26, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBThis year's Super Rugby Aupiki final is set to be flipped on its edge, literally, and virtually, with the entire match to be filmed in a vertical format and streamed live and free on TikTok. The match takes place on Saturday April the 13th, and the initiative is supported by 2Degrees, Sky and TikTok, hoping it will help build momentum and interest in women's sport. 2Degrees chief corporate affairs officer Emma-Kate Greer spoke to Corin Dann.
Former Labour Police Minister wanted to go further on gang assets crack down
February 26, 2024 19:37 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBA former police minister in the last Labour government says he wanted his party to go further in its bid to crack down on gangs' assets. The new National-led coalition is banning gang patches in public with a $5000 fine for those caught wearing one, and it will also give police powers to break up gang gatherings and allow the courts to stop gang members associating. Last year, Labour gave the police the power to go after gang leaders' properties, cars, bikes and bling, providing the asse...
Sports Chat for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 19:35 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 19:29 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBMarket Update for 24 February 2024.
KiwiRail schedules 'invasive' track maintenance for low traffic times
February 26, 2024 19:24 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBAuckland and Wellington regional councils are struggling to afford their share of the work needed on the metropolitan train tracks, according to KiwiRail's briefing to the incoming government. Wellington regional transport chair Thomas Nash says the region's train commuters can expect weekend bus replacements to continue for more than a decade and Auckland commuters are also being told to expect delays and cancellations. KiwiRail owns the tracks and is responsible for maintenance but wan...
Death of young rally driver shocks motorsport community
February 26, 2024 19:16 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBThe motorsport community is mourning the deaths of driver Brooklyn Horan and co-driver Tyson Jemmett who died when their car left the road during a rally event in Northland on Sunday. Horan was only 15 years old, highlighting the young age that many budding motorsport hopefuls get behind the wheel. One of our greatest, Scott Dixon, began racing go-karts at the age of seven and by 13 was going toe-to-toe against adults in national level events. He has of course gone on to become a six-tim...
Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall on repealing of smokefree laws
February 26, 2024 19:10 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBAn RNZ investigation has revealed the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected official's urges to retain parts of the smokefree laws she is planning to repeal. The current law was set to slash the number of tobacco retailers from 6000 to 600, take 95 percent of the nicotine out of cigarettes and ban sales to anyone born after 2009. Compromises that were rejected include increasing the cap on the numbers of stores selling cigarettes, and cutting a smaller amount of nicotine in c...
Sports News for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBAll-rounder Daryl Mitchell insists the Black Caps don't have a mental block against Australia.
PM Luxon on repealing smokefree laws
February 26, 2024 18:51 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBHealth officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law it plans to repeal, but Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected them. In documents obtained by RNZ, the Health Ministry wanted Casey Costello to consider multiple compromise options, including introducing a purchase age of 25. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington water doesn't have proper supply of fluoride
February 26, 2024 18:42 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWellington Water will not be able to properly fluoridate the supply to much of Wellington and Lower Hutt for another three months. On Monday it admitted that fluoride levels have not been up to Ministry of Health standards over the past four months. Additionally, water regulator Taumata Arowai, has told the company the water supply to 800 Lower Hutt homes properties is not adequately chlorinated. We're joined by Wellington Water's chief executive Tonia Haskell.
Families and victims speak at Whakaari White Island sentencing
February 26, 2024 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBThe family of a couple killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption have told a sentencing judge they want the companies involved held to account. Emotional victims and families spoke of their grief and anger on Monday as a two-week sentencing hearing got underway. Five companies including the island's owner and the crown research institute GNS have been found guilty of health and safety failings in the lead up to the disaster. Maia Ingoe reports.
Bill to repeal Māori Health Authority to be introduced
February 26, 2024 18:33 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBThe Government will introduce the bill repealing the Māori Health Authority under urgency on Tuesday. This comes days before an urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the move, which kicks off on Thursday. Lead claimant Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Morning Report.
Cancer patients waiting too long for stem cell transplants
February 26, 2024 18:25 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBCancer patients who should have bone marrow transplants within four weeks are waiting four months or longer because services are overloaded. Doctors and advocacy groups warn those delays could be deadly and they're disappointed at the lack of action from the Cancer Control Agency. Ruth Hill reports.
Education Minister on inquiry into school property system
February 26, 2024 18:16 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBLabour has hit out at a government inquiry into the school property system, saying "National are choosing to prioritise tax cuts over classrooms for children." The three-month review will look into building projects promised to hundreds of schools. Twenty projects have already been paused and the Ministry of Education says up to 350 projects might need to be scaled down or scrapped. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Health officials urged government to keep aspects of smokefree law
February 26, 2024 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBConfidential briefings to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello reveal health officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law. Casey Costello plans to scrap the current law, which would slash tobacco retailers from 6000 to 600, remove 95 percent of the nicotine from cigarettes and create a smokefree generation by banning sales to anyone born after 2009. In documents obtained by RNZ the Health Ministry urged the Associate Health Minister to keep elements of th...
Sports News for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBNew Zealand Paralympian Nicole Murray's outstanding 2023 has seen her shortlisted for World Sportsperson with a Disability at the 2024 Laureus World Sport Awards.
Business News for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 17:53 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBBusiness news for 27 February 2024
Earthquake strikes Canterbury region
February 26, 2024 17:48 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBA magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Canterbury Monday night. Four thousand people reportedly felt the quake, which was centred 30 kilometres west of Methven. GNS Science seismologist Dr Jonathan Hanson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour's Jan Tinetti 'furious' about school property review
February 26, 2024 17:42 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBThe former Education Minister is furious that the school property system is under review citing "abysmal economic management" from the previous Labour government. A three-month Ministerial Inquiry will look into hundreds of building projects where the scope of what is planned is unrealistic or unaffordable. The Ministry of Education has already paused twenty projects. Former Education Minister Jan Tinetti spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 17:37 - 4 minutes - 4 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 17:27 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Government announces inquiry into school property system
February 26, 2024 17:16 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBA fast-growing high school says a government inquiry into the school property system won't do anything to complete six new blocks which are only partially built. According to National, the review has sprung from poor financial management by the previous government. Up to three hundred and fifty building projects will also be reassessed, and some could be heading for the chopping block. Papamoa College is one of 20 schools with builds already put on hold. Papamoa principal Iva Ropati spok...
Sports News for 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBNew Zealand Paralympian Nicole Murray has been shortlisted for World Sportsperson with a Disability at the 2024 Laureus World Sport Awards.