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Top Stories for Tuesday 27 February 2024
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBTop stories for Tuesday 27 February 2024 Confidential briefings show Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected official advice urging the government to keep some aspects of its Smokefree Legislation. Labour says the government is prioritising tax cuts over classrooms for children. Cancer patients are waiting four times longer than they should for bone marrow transplants - doctors say the delays could be deadly. Legislation to disestablish the Maori Health Authority is to be heard...
The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
February 25, 2024 19:54 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBIt's that time of year where the kids are off to University, getting their first taste of independence, and hopefully not burning any furniture. But as the cost of living continues to rise so does the cost of going to university. Living away from home is also costly, with some halls of residence charging more than $23,000 a year, and that's without university fees. Leonard Powell talked to first year uni students and a University boss about balancing the books.
New smart mouthguards cause confusion during Super Rugby opening round
February 25, 2024 19:46 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBThere was confusion on the rugby pitch on Friday night as a new rule for all players to wear smart mouthguards caused interruptions to the game. During the Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders, Quinten Strange and Anton Lienert-Brown were both ordered off the ground for head injury assessments, due to alerts from the mouthguards. Both Strange and Lienert-Brown appeared confused and frustrated by the decision. They were eventually allowed back onto the field. There's bee...
NSW police still searching for bodies of murdered couple
February 25, 2024 19:43 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBPolice in New South Wales are still searching for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. A police officer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with their murder. He presented himself to a Bondi police station on Friday morning and is now before the courts. ABC Sydney reporter Murray Olds spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 19:39 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 19:32 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBMarket Update for 26 February 2024.
Black Caps lose T20 series 3-0 against Australia
February 25, 2024 19:27 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBThe Black Caps are licking their wounds after losing all three games in their T20 Cricket series against Australia. The final match in Auckland on Sunday was disrupted several times by rain and they were well beaten by 27 runs. Their downfall during the series could potentially be attributed to dropped catches. Black Caps Coach Gary Stead spoke to Corin Dann.
Most students who failed NCEA tests failed second attempt
February 25, 2024 19:22 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBFigures provided to Radio New Zealand show most students who failed high-stakes NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try. The figures for those from the most disadvantaged schools were the worst, with only a quarter passing the new online reading and maths tests on their second attempt. Porirua College principal Ragne Maxwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Māori advocate on government move to ban gang patches
February 25, 2024 19:16 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBA Maori advocate is accusing the government of creating an excuse to criminalise Māori with its new laws banning gang patches. Legislation to be introduced this week will also give police powers to break up gang gatherings and allow the courts to stop gang members associating. Ōpōtiki Māori Warden Te Owai Gemmell spoke to Corin Dann.
NZers fighting in Ukraine make plea for more resources
February 25, 2024 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBNew Zealanders fighting in Ukraine are making desperate pleas for more weapons and resources. It's two years on from Russia's invasion and New Zealand has committed $100 million of support in that time. Midday Report Presenter Charlotte Cook has been speaking to some of the Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine who describe the fighting like this.
Sports News for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBThe Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner is confident Rachin Ravindra will be fit to play the test series against Australia, though he's not sure if Devon Conway will have recovered in time.
Initiative to boost Māori health workforce transforming lives
February 25, 2024 18:54 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBAn initiative to help Māori into the health workforce is being credited with almost doubling the proportion of tangata whenua employed at the Taranaki District Health Board while at the same time transforming lives. When not-for-profit organisation Why Ora was established more than a decade ago Māori only made up about 6 percent of the DHB's workforce, that now sits at about 10 percent and is growing. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to meet one of its more recent recruits...
Amberley fire brigade raises more than $100,000 for charity
February 25, 2024 18:49 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBAmberley's Fire Brigade raised more than $100,000 for youth mental health charity, 'I Am Hope', at the weekend. A dozen of the brigade's volunteers swam for 24-hours, after barely catching their breath following the massive Waikari Valley fire earlier in the week. Ces Pacey who heads the Amberley volunteer fire brigade, and Chris Reeves, who came up with the Swim for Hope idea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Community leaders push for local emergency hubs in Hawke's Bay
February 25, 2024 18:45 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBWhen Cyclone Gabrielle hit, dozens of rural Hawke's Bay communities were cut off, leaving them without power, communications, and enough food and water. It was scary and it's prompted community leaders to push for new local emergency hubs to see them through future disasters. Lauren Crimp paid some of them a visit.
First NZ athletes for Paris Olympics named
February 25, 2024 18:40 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBThe first athletes for the New Zealand team to compete at this year's Paris Olympics have been named. They will compete in the speed climbing event, and for the first time, two speed climbers have been selected. Sarah Tetzlaff and Julian David will represent the country, along with about 200 other athletes, at the Games which will be in Paris this July. Nineteen-year-old Julian David is the current Junior World Champion for Speed Climbing and won the Emerging Talent award at this year's ...
Students fail new NCEA tests on second attempt
February 25, 2024 18:36 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBMost students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try. Principals say they will be more careful about ensuring students sit the reading, writing and maths tests only when they are ready. But some say the online tests are inherently unfair for teenagers from poor backgrounds and they don't want to use them. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Two dead after crash at rally event in Northland
February 25, 2024 18:30 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThe motorsport community is in shock and grieving after two competitors died during a road rallysprint race Sunday afternoon in Northland. The driver and co-driver were in a single car when their vehicle veered off the track during the Arcadia Road Race near Kaipara. Several investigations into the double fatality are underway. M otorsport New Zealand chief executive Elton Goonan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Companies guilty of health and safety failings at Whakaari/White Island to be sentenced
February 25, 2024 18:25 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBThe sentencing of companies over their health and safety failings in the lead-up to the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption starts in Auckland on Monday. Six parties will be sentenced, including the company that granted access to the volcanic island, following a criminal trial into the 2019 disaster which killed 22 people and injured 25 others. The sentencing is being held at the Environment Court for the next two weeks. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Corin Dann.
Police Commissioner on gang patch ban
February 25, 2024 18:18 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBThe Government is progressing a ban on gang patches this week, even though the policy's legality and enforceability are unclear. The coalition will introduce legislation to Parliament to outlaw gang patches in public places. The Police Association supports the changes but says they may be hard to enforce, as gang members won't want to give up their patches. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on banning gang patches
February 25, 2024 18:10 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBThe government is charging ahead with plans to crack down on gangs, banning gang patches in public with a five thousand dollar fine for those caught wearing one. Legislation to be introduced this week will also give police powers to break up gang gatherings and allow the courts to stop gang members associating. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBThe Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they're yet to settle on a first choice T20 squad ahead of this year's World Cup in the US and West Indies.
Business News for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 17:53 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBBusiness news for 26 February 2024.
Car yards claim a fifth of the final month's EV rebates
February 25, 2024 17:49 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBAlmost a fifth of government subsidies claimed for electric vehicles during the final month of the Clean Car Discount were paid to car yards and not individual buyers. To claim a subsidy, car dealers had to sign a declaration saying they would use the vehicle themselves for at least three months. But one shopper says he spoke with a dealer who claimed the subsidy in December and offered the vehicle to him at a discount just over a month later, which would be against the rules. Climate Co...
Labour accuses government of playing 'wardrobe police' over gang patch ban
February 25, 2024 17:45 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Labour party is accusing the government of making officers play "wardrobe police" over gang patches worn in public. Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Gang patches to be outlawed in coalition's law and order crackdown
February 25, 2024 17:42 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBIt will soon be illegal for people to wear gang patches in public. The coalition is introducing a suite of tougher police and justice policies, as part of its 100-day plan. It says changes, like banning gang patches, will make gang members' lives harder, though critics say the courts and police could also cop it. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports.
Early Sports Chat for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 17:39 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 17:28 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 17:26 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Donald Trump beats Nikki Haley in South Carolina primary
February 25, 2024 17:16 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBDonald Trump is another step closer to securing the Republican nomination to run for president in November. The former president, who's facing 91 criminal charges relating to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, won the South Carolina primary against the state's two-term former governor Nikki Haley at the weekend. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann.
Ukraine urges allies to continue support
February 25, 2024 17:08 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBSaturday marked two years since war broke out in Ukraine, and the country is urging for allies to keep up their support as Russia continues its attacks. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov says allies need to better deliver promised aide, because delays are costing lives. World leaders gathered in Kyiv over the weekend in solidarity with Ukraine, but notably no senior representative was sent from the United States. Newshub Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss....
Sports News for 26 February 2024
February 25, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBThe Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner concedes they were taught some harsh lessons in their T20 series defeat to Australia.
Top Stories for Monday 26 february 2024
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBTop stories for Monday 26 February 2024: Wearing gang patches in public will soon be illegal. We speak to the government about the move, as well as the Police Commissioner Andrew Coster about that and other new tougher policies on gangs. Companies are being sentenced today for failures in the lead-up to the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption. The motorsport community is in shock after two people died during a rallysprint race in Northland. The first athletes have been named for New Ze...
Moana Auckland festival set to begin
February 22, 2024 19:45 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBThe very first Moana Auckland festival begins Saturday in Tāmaki Makaurau, a month-long festival set up to celebrate the city of sail's love affair with the ocean. A range of events and activities are planned, but some people may be wondering if Auckland is ready for a water-based festival after a number of beaches were classified as high risk to swim at earlier this summer, due to sewage overflows. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited director Annie Dundas spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington taxi company drops card fee but raises prices
February 22, 2024 19:40 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBA Wellington taxi company says it's dropping its flat card fee - which it has been applying to Eftpos payments in order to comply with Commerce Commission rules. But other taxi companies are continuing a charge the commission says is unjustifiable for consumers. Ellen O'Dwyer reports
Sports Chat for 23 February 2024
February 22, 2024 19:38 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 23 February 2024
February 22, 2024 19:33 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBMarket Update for 24 February 2024.
Exciting time for arts and culture lovers with festivals across the motu
February 22, 2024 19:28 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBIt's a time of year to relish for lovers of art and culture. Friday sees the opening of both the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts in Wellington and the Hamilton Arts Festival. And numerous bustling fringe and other arts festivals have already opened across the motu. RNZ arts correspondent and Culture 101 co-host Mark Amery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Crusaders coach Rob Penny on 2024 Super Rugby Pacific
February 22, 2024 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBThe Chiefs take on defending champions the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific 2024 season-opening match Friday Night. Robertson has moved on to coach the All Blacks, ending his extraordinary reign in Christchurch. Taking his place as Crusaders' head coach is Rob Penney. Penny spoke to Corin Dann.
Second anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 22, 2024 19:16 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBThis weekend is the second anniversary of Russia launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then at least 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, and over six million have sought refuge across the world. But as Russia's war in Ukraine enters its third year, President Vladimir Putin is betting that western politicking and hesitations will hand him the victory he has failed to achieve on the ground. Earlier this week, a survey revealed that only one in ten Europeans believe t...
Nicola Willis meets Australian counterpart in Sydney
February 22, 2024 19:11 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBThe Finance Minister Nicola Willis is in Sydney and met with her Australian counter-part Jim Chalmers on Thursday. She said she shared the coalition Government's plans to grow trade and to deepen investment links between the countries. Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Humanity experiences first year of living under 1.5C rise says EU climate service
February 22, 2024 18:53 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThe EU's climate service says humanity has experienced its first year of living at temperatures most countries have been trying to avoid. It's been a long, hot summer in New Zealand, with temperatures soaring and climatologists say 2024 may break even more records worldwide. Even so, the good news is that steps to reduce carbon haven't been in vain. Climate Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Royal Commission tours Northland to hear Covid-19 impacts
February 22, 2024 18:48 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBAll this week a Royal Commission of Inquiry has been touring Northland to hear first-hand how people were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The inquiry was set up by the previous government with the aim of being better prepared for future emergencies. Reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to some of those sharing their stories.
Hamilton ratepayers facing highest-ever increase
February 22, 2024 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBHamilton ratepayers face their highest-ever rates increase if a proposal goes ahead this year. Property owners could have to fork out another 19.9 percent, which is less than the 25.5 percent rate rise the council had been talking about. But in order to bring it under 20 percent, the council has voted to cut staff numbers and reduce council services. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.
Can the Crusaders continue their Super Rugby dominance?
February 22, 2024 18:35 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBSuper Rugby Pacific is back for another year and as sure as night follows day, the Crusaders are one of the favourites to win the competition. However the defending champs must overcome the challenge of losing several star players and their star coach. Rugby reporter Joe Porter takes a look at the possible title contenders.
Smart mouthguard technology to be used in Super Rugby
February 22, 2024 18:26 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBIt's been hailed as a "game-changer" in the frontline fight against brain injuries in collision sports. But the roll-out of smart mouthguard technology in the Super Rugby Pacific this season has caused angst behind the scenes for some players and coaches. The instrumented mouthguards, which can detect high impact collisions, have been made mandatory by World Rugby at the elite level. But teams are concerned about potential teething problems after a raft of issues emerged following its us...
Nurse concerned after name published in data leak
February 22, 2024 18:25 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBA frustrated nurse says she'll be looking over her shoulder for years after her name was published online in an unauthorised leak of Te Whatu Ora data. She is one of 12,000 vaccinators who had their names published on a United States website. The woman believes Te Whatu Ora has helped to compromise the safety of nurses who were doing their best in a pandemic. Rowan Quinn reports.
Inquiry into claims of bullying by senior prosecutor released
February 22, 2024 18:16 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBA bullying investigation into one of the country's most senior prosecutors has found her behaviour towards staff was challenging, critical, and unpredictable but did not meet the WorkSafe definition of a bully. Crown Law has released the results of an inquiry into claims about Crown Solicitor Jacinda Hamilton. The staff who believe they were bullied have told RNZ they are shocked and dismayed at the findings. Investigative reporter Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.
New approach needed to reduce child poverty: Minister Louise Upston
February 22, 2024 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBChild advocates have criticised the government saying it doesn't have any specific strategy to fight child poverty. They say changes to benefit indexing and tax cut policies won't help families that are struggling. Child poverty has worsened to the point that one in eight children are living without the basics at home according to the latest StatsNZ figures. The Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Louise Upston claims her Government has inherited major challenges and a new approach is n...
Sports News for 23 February 2024
February 22, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Crusaders coach Rob Penney isn't buying in to talk of tonight's Super Rugby season opener against the Chiefs in Hamilton being a "grudge" match.
Sports News for 23 February 2024
February 22, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Crusaders coach Rob Penney isn't buying in to talk of tonight's Super Rugby season opener against the Chiefs in Hamilton being a "grudge" match.