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Rugby photographer Peter Bush dies aged 93
December 17, 2023 19:24 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBThe celebrated rugby photographer Peter Bush is being remembered by former colleagues, friends and sports fans for the life he lived and what he captured through a lense. Bushy, as he was affectionately known, died on Saturday aged 93. Among the many people he connected with over the course of his seventy-plus year career was Wellington photographer turned councillor Simon Woolf. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Review of MAPAS a 'waste of time', academic says
December 17, 2023 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBA review of the Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme is a waste of time, according to the acting Dean of the University of Auckland's faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The scheme, also known as MAPAS, was established in 1972 to train more Māori and Pasifka doctors, who are historically underrepresented in the workforce. Now, as part of ACT's vow to end "race-based policies", MAPAS and its Otago equivalent are set to undergo review, raising concerns among medical professionals that t...
Greater Wellington Regional Council reacts to axing of Let's Get Wellington Moving
December 17, 2023 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBBack to our coverage of the now axed Let's Get Wellington Moving project. The $7.4-billion initiative is being scrapped and under the new version, the Government will pay for a second tunnel at Mt Victoria. Wellington City Council will take over the Golden Mile project to revitalise the central shopping area. It's a move that's left many Wellingtonians hoping work on the city's transport infrastructure can finally begin. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter spoke with C...
Sports News for 18 December 2023
December 17, 2023 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBOpener Will Young and captain Tom Latham helped the Black Caps recover from a horror start to beat Bangladesh in a rain affected opening one-dayer in Dunedin.
Council wants help for Transmission Gully pest issues
December 17, 2023 18:51 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBThe Greater Wellington Regional Council is asking the Government for funding to stop pests reaching the capital and endangering native wildlife. The $1.25 billion Transmission Gully motorway north of Wellington opened last year making it quicker for motorists to reach the city. But it is also unintentionally providing an easier pathway for pests to move south. Nick James reports.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on this week's mini-budget
December 17, 2023 18:45 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBThe government is making good on its election promise of a pre-Christmas mini-Budget this Wednesday. The announcement will coincide with Treasury's latest economic update. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted the mini-Budget will include cuts to "backroom" spending in the public service. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Four weeks' wait for counselling for Aucklanders hit by February floods
December 17, 2023 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBAucklanders struggling with stress and trauma of storm wrecked homes are having to wait up to four weeks for counselling. Some say they've hit rock bottom after learning they will not have certainty about a buyout until next year, while their vacant houses are being repeatedly looted and vandalised. Auckland Council's recovery office says it is aware of the unacceptable waiting list and more money is being given to counselling services as Christmas approaches. Amy Williams reports.
MetService looks ahead at Christmas weather
December 17, 2023 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBHigh temperatures mixed with severe weather warnings left some high and dry over the weekend while others ducked for cover. Kaikoura airport hit 32 degrees Celsius at 3pm yesterday, while Timaru reached 31C and Napier edged in at 30C and many others sat high in the 20's. At the same time Christchurch residents were being warned about severe thunderstorms. So what's ahead for the week leading into Christmas? MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Early Business News for 18 December 2023
December 17, 2023 18:35 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Massey University selling and leasing off its Albany campus
December 17, 2023 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBMassey University is moving to sell or lease nearly all of its Albany campus as well as properties at its Wellington and Manawatū campuses. It has called for proposals from real estate companies to dispose of buildings and land valued at more than $151 million. The move follows restructuring that is removing some subjects altogether from the Auckland campus the university has occupied for 30 years. RNZ's education reporter John Gerritsen spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Private health pushing Auckland labs to the brink
December 17, 2023 18:21 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBPrivate healthcare is pushing medical lab services to the brink in Auckland. The escalating pressure is complicating what was already a very difficult rescue job at one of the country's busiest labs, Community Anatomic Pathology Services, or APS. RNZ reporter Phil Pennington spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.
Chris Bishop on Wellington's roading plan B
December 17, 2023 18:15 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBThe Government, Wellington City Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council have agreed in principle to dump the $7.4 billion Let's Get Wellington Moving plan. Infrastructure and Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke with Charlotte Cook.
Wellington Mayor plans to keep the capital moving
December 17, 2023 18:12 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBWellington's Mayor Tory Whanau hopes a future government will resurrect the just-ditched plans for light rail in the city. In the meantime, she says she's keen to get some shovels in the ground for the council-led work on the golden mile -- which spans Lambton Quay and Courtenay Place. Tory Whanau spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.
Businesses, city councillors and cycling groups react to end of Let's Get Wellington Moving
December 17, 2023 18:10 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBThe Government Wellington City Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council have agreed in principle to dump the $7.4 billion Let's Get Wellington Moving project. Some things will stay, others added. Central Government will build and fund the Basin Reserve upgrade and a second Mt Victoria tunnel, and Wellington City Council will bring the Golden Mile project in-house. Cycling groups, businesses and city councillors have reacted to the decision.
Sports News for 18 December 2023
December 17, 2023 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBOpener Will Young scored a century and took a spectacular catch to be named man of the match in the Black Caps win over Bangladesh in the rain affected opening one-dayer in Dunedin.
Top Stories for Monday 18 December 2023
December 17, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBTop stories for Monday 18 December 2023 Let's Get Wellington Moving has been stopped in its tracks. We'll get the reaction from Wellington mayor Tory Whanau and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop The demand from private healthcare is pushing medical labs services in Auckland to the brink. We'll hear from Christopher Luxon ahead of the pre-Christmas mini budget
Political panel: Rowdy week in the house
December 14, 2023 19:45 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBIt's been a fairly rowdy week in the house. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass spoke to Corin Dann.
American gunshot expert testifies at coronial inquest
December 14, 2023 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAn American doctor who has treated more than a thousand gunshot victims says all ambulance paramedics should be trained to deal with mass shootings. John Hick has been giving evidence at the inquest into the deaths of the 51 people killed in the Christchurch terror attacks. Reporter Adam Burns was in court.
High Court finds Te Uruwera huts burning illegal
December 14, 2023 19:40 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBThe High Court has found the burning down of twenty-nine DOC huts in Te Uruwera last year was illegal. The governing board for Tuhoe iwi instructed that all huts in Te Uruwera be destroyed - and had the support of DOC. But local man .. Wharenui Clyde Tuna .. who grew up spending time in the huts and won an interim injunction to stop the remaining ones being destroyed last year. Yesterday he won a judicial review which confirmed the destruction was illegal. His lawyer Wendy Aldred joins u...
Sports Chat for 15 December 2023
December 14, 2023 19:34 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 15 December 2023
December 14, 2023 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBMarket Update for 15 December 2023
Big ticket defence spending decisions loom this term
December 14, 2023 19:22 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBThe government will have to make some hard decisions on defence spending this term. A key report - outlining what needs to be spent to make the force fit for purpose - is due back in less than a year. One academic says it comes at a time when the force is facing its own 'cost of living crisis'. Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Analysis: Economy shrinks 0.3 percent
December 14, 2023 19:16 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBNew data from Stats New Zealand shows the economy is weaker than expected. GDP fell 0.3 percent in the third quarter of this year, compared to an expected rise of 0.2 percent. ASB economist Nathaniel Keall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Peeni Henare on Kelvin Davis quitting politics
December 14, 2023 19:13 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBSenior Labour MP and former Party Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis is quitting politics, effective on Waitangi Day on February 6 . Labour MP Peeni Henare spoke to Corin Dann.
Future of professional netball at risk
December 14, 2023 18:46 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBThe future of New Zealand's professional netball league is at risk as the sport faces a massive cut to its broadcast revenue. Insiders are warning Netball NZ is "close to having a crisis on its hands" after Sky's bid for the rights came in significantly below previous deals. The low ball offer is said to have generated panic within Netball NZ's offices, with the broadcast deal covering the salary caps of the six ANZ Premiership franchises. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen has the stor...
Government considers private companies to fund hospitals
December 14, 2023 18:43 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBThe government's looking at using private companies fund, build and own our hospitals. Phil Pennington has been looking into it, including talking to the biggest player - a sharemarket listed company
Higher unemployment looms, CTU says
December 14, 2023 18:41 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBThe Council of Trade Union's chief economist says higher unemployment is looming. Stats New Zealand released economic figures yesterday - showing the economy shrank 0.3 per cent in the three months ending September. It also revised figures for the June quarter - showing a 0.5 per cent GDP rise, compared to the 0.9 per cent reported. The union's Craig Renney said this shows the economy is weaker than assumed. He spoke with Corin Dann.
Kelvin Davis to leave politics
December 14, 2023 18:33 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBSenior Labour MP and former Party Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis is quitting politics, effective on Waitangi on February 6 . Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
$100 million return from FIFA Women's World Cup, MBIE says
December 14, 2023 18:29 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment released an impact evaluation report on Friday which says the FIFA Women's World Cup was an economic success. It valued the economic net benefit for New Zealand at more than one-hundred million dollars. MBIE's New Zealand Major Events manager Kylie Hawker Green spoke with Corin Dann.
Maori health advocate files Waitangi Tribunal claim over Maori
December 14, 2023 18:18 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBMaori health advocates are trying to defend Te Aka Whai Ora .. the Maori Health Authority as the new government begins work to disestablish it. Lady Tureiti Moxon filed an urgent claim with the Waitangi Tribunal alongside Maori primary health leader Janice Kuka, citing concerns that the removal of Te Aka Whai Ora will result in prejudice in healthcare. It comes days after an urgent complaint was filed by Tauranga iwi Ngai Te Rangi for government moves to reduce the use of te reo. Lady Mo...
EU leaders set to meet and discuss Ukraine funding
December 14, 2023 18:16 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBEuropean Union leaders are meeting in Brussels at a summit dominated by divisions over support for Ukraine. Almost all of the EU leaders say Ukraine is close to meeting the seven requirements to join the Union, but Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is not so sure. Also speaking upon arival at the summit was the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borell, who said that supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression would be crucial to Europe's own stability As the summit got underway, Russia's Pr...
Migrant Workers Association 'shocked' by Hawke's Bay
December 14, 2023 18:10 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBPolice have laid rape charges against a man in Hawke's Bay, after uncovering what they say is a potential human trafficking and migrant exploitation ring. The joint investigation between police and Immigration - dubbed Operation Wentworth - was launched after a distraught woman sought help a week ago. Migrant Workers Association spokesperson Anu Kaloti said she is shocked by the news and is calling for the new immigration minister to do more to protect migrants. Kaloti spoke with Corin D...
Sports News for 15 December, 2023
December 14, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBAll Blacks loose foward Ardie Savea has won New Zealand Rugby's top honour, the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award.
Business News for 15 December, 2023
December 14, 2023 17:52 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBBusiness news for 15 December, 2023
Direct Hong Kong flights return to Christchurch
December 14, 2023 17:45 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBChristchurch Airport is celebrating the return of another international airline, with direct flights from Hong Kong resuming tomorrow. The Cathay Pacific route is the last to reopen after closing during Covid pandemic ... along with services linking Christchurch with Singapore, Dubai and Guangzhou (gwong-jjoe). Last week the airport welcomed a new route for this summer when the first-ever United Airlines flight from San Francisco touched down. Chief executive Justin Watson is on the line...
Ferry budget blow out debated in parliament
December 14, 2023 17:42 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBThe finger-pointing over who is responsible for the Cook Strait ferry billion dollar budget blow-out has continued at Parliament. The project has been axed after Cabinet this week rejected KiwiRail's request for more money. Here's our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch
Early Sports Chat for 15 December, 2023
December 14, 2023 17:37 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 15 December, 2023
December 14, 2023 17:26 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 15 December 2023
December 14, 2023 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Job applications up for second consecutive month
December 14, 2023 17:08 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe number of people applying for jobs has risen for a second consecutive month, at the same as time job vacancies continues to shrink. Employment firm Seek says ads on its website fell by five percent in November, annually they are down 28 percent on the same time a year ago. Seek country manager Rob Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
Sports News for 15 December 2023
December 14, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBA month after being named World Rugby's player of the year, All Blacks loose foward Ardie Savea has won New Zealand Rugby's top honour.
Flood-hit Akl homeowners struggling to pay mortgages and rent
December 13, 2023 19:56 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBSome Auckland homeowners are struggling to pay the mortgage on their storm-damaged homes, and rent for the house they're living in, after being denied weekly accommodation support. They want the government to urgently review the criteria for its Temporary Accommodation Assistance, which is not available for houses held in trusts and those which are uninsured. Ministry of Social Development figures for Auckland show as of October, 72 applications had been granted and 30 declined. Amy Will...
Child psychiatrist unconvinced by mental health investment
December 13, 2023 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBA leading child psychiatrist says an historic investment in mental health has not made any difference to his work or the lives of his patients. Only a fraction of Labour's historic two-billion-dollar mental health package has gone into youth services, especially at the acute end. Here's Anusha Bradley.
Medical experts speak to Coronial inquest into terror deaths
December 13, 2023 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBMedical experts have expressed doubt as to whether some of the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks could have survived their injuries had they been taken to hospital sooner. The coronial hearing into the 51 worshippers lost during the March 15th shootings has entered its final days. Yesterday, a panel of expert witnesses provided evidence around whether the deaths of some of them could have been avoided. Adam Burns was at the inquest.
Analysis: NZ's input in climate deal
December 13, 2023 19:42 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBA global climate deal has been agreed to at the COP28 summit in Dubai and for the first time it has taken explicit aim at the use of fossil fuels. The talks in Dubai came close to collapse but in a final agreement, nations agreed to "transition away" from coal, oil and gas. But, the deal doesn't include any wording on the "phase out" of fossil fuels, something many countries were demanding Pacific islands hit hard by climate change say the deal was rushed through without them. Climate Ch...
Sports Chat for 14 December 2023
December 13, 2023 19:39 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBA legendary coach has lost his job as his legend fades.
Markets Update for 14 December 2023
December 13, 2023 19:34 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Political analysis on Government's week
December 13, 2023 19:27 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBIt's been another tumultuous week in Parliament as the new government tries to get its feet under the table. Protests have erupted against the repealing of smokefree legislation and Fair Pay Agreements, and at Te Papa where a Treaty of Waitangi display was damaged. Finance Minister Nicola Willis' decision not to fund blowouts in the Cook Strait ferry upgrade has drawn calls for her resignation from transport unions. And in the House, Chloe Swarbrick has refused to apologise for calling s...
Doctors plead government for u-turn on smoking
December 13, 2023 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBDoctors and health workers are pleading for a government u-turn on smoking, saying its not too late for it to change its mind. The coalition's set to repeal anti-smoking legislation that cuts nicotine in cigarettes, slashes the number of tobacco retailers and bans anyone born after 2008 from ever buying cigarettes. Many of those at a protest rally in Auckland yesterday work in health and say they are still stunned and appalled by the plan. Rowan Quinn reports.
Marlborough Mayor 'blindsided' by ferry funding call
December 13, 2023 19:19 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBThe Mayor of Marlborough says she's been blindsided by the government's decision not to fund major ferry upgrades. The two new mega-ferries that were set to be built by 2026 required bigger port infrastructure in Picton and Wellington. A temporary terminal has been operating in Picton for a month ahead of plans to demolish the old one. Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.