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Market Update for 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 19:29 - 58 seconds - 912 KBMarket Update for 10 November 2023.
Bird of the Century competition winner delayed due overwhelming number of votes
November 09, 2023 19:26 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBForest and Bird has been overrun with votes in its Bird of the Century competition. Hundreds of thousands have been cast, so many it hasn't been able to count them all and has had to delay announcing the winner. It all comes after comedian John Oliver launched an international campaign his the Pūteketeke, the Australasian Crested Grebe. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Morning Report.
Progress report highlights health system problems
November 09, 2023 19:23 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBA former director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the new health system's problems are more to do with its inherent structure than its current management. A new progress report from the sector shows a daunting workload before reform is complete. But Ian Powell says the documents focus too much on the performance of Te Whatu Ora, Te Aka Whai Ora and the Ministry of Health - and not enough on the way the new system has been designed. Powell spoke to Corin Dann.
Police rushed victims to hospital themselves mosque inquest hears
November 09, 2023 19:14 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBThe inquest into the Christchurch terror attacks has been told police rushed wounded victims to hospital themselves because they didn't know when ambulances would be coming. The inquiry into the 2019 mass shootings that killed 51 people has heard from the first officers to arrive on the scene at Linwood Islamic Centre, which was the terrorist's second target after Al Noor Mosque. Anna Sargent was in court. And warning, this story contains distressing content.
Electoral Commission investigating Manurewa Marae over complaints of vote "treating"
November 09, 2023 19:10 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBThe Electoral Commission is investigating concerns raised over a voting place at Manurewa Marae, where Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Takutai Tarsh Kemp also serves as chief executive. Kemp won the electorate by just four votes over the incumbent Labour MP Peeni Henare, in what has ended up as the tightest race in the country. A recount is underway And there have been complaints that food given to voters at the Manurewa Marae may constitute "treating", an offence under the el...
Sports News for 10 November
November 09, 2023 19:06 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBThe Black Caps ended a losing slump to get back into contention for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals with a five wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.
Aerogramme stock running low after NZ Post stops production
November 09, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBA once-loved method of post is on its last legs. New Zealand Post stopped producing aerogrammes two years ago and the last stock is running out. An aerogram is a single sheet of light-weight paper that is folded to form its own envelope. And fans are finding stock is becoming paper thin. Krystal Gibbens reports.
Black Caps one step closer to semi-final after beating Sri Lanka
November 09, 2023 18:46 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBNew Zealand have more than likely qualified for the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup after beating Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday night. After being sent in to bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 171 in the 47th over. Trent Boult was back to his best picking up 3-37 in his ten overs. New Zealand chased the total down in 23.2 overs, with opener Devon Conway making 45, and Rachin Ravindra 42. The win makes it more-or-less impossible for Pakistan and Afghanistan to qualify due to the...
Increase in Covid-19 detected in wastewater
November 09, 2023 18:45 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBThere's been a significant increase in the level of COVID-19 detected in wastewater across the country. The Institute of Environmental Science and Research's wastewater surveillance system has found the numbers have almost doubled, with notified cases of COVID also trending up. ESR says the number of COVID-variants is also on the rise. Senior scientist Dr Joanne Chapman spoke to Morning Report.
Wellington mayor on city’s financial pressures
November 09, 2023 18:40 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBWellington City Council has agreed unanimously to drop plans to spend 100s-of-millions of dollars to fix up Civic Square and the City to Sea Bridge. It's just two of what are many expensive projects including cycleways that look like they will be put on hold. Add to that the council will consult with the public about selling its stake in the city's airport. Wellington mayor Tory Whanau spoke to Corin Dann.
Nauru President walks out of Pacific Islands Forum
November 09, 2023 18:27 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBNauru president David Adeang walked out of the Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday and is a no show at a leaders retreat on Aitutaki. The walkout came after Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Matafa raised concerns over the process in which ex-Nauru president Baron Waqa had been elected to become the next secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum and wanted that to be discussed during the retreat. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
ACC reveals cost of dog attacks
November 09, 2023 18:25 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBFigures from ACC have revealed the eye-watering cost of dog attacks across Aotearoa. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf finds out which parts of the country are worst affected, and what's behind the surge in dog bites.
Fighting intensifies as thousands flee northern Gaza
November 09, 2023 18:20 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBFighting between Israel and Hamas is intensifying and is now close to the Al Quds hospital in Gaza City. Thousands of people have been sheltering in the hospital grounds - and there are still 100 patients in the hospital itself. Meanwhile an evacuation route, allowing people to leave northern Gaza for the south, is open for the fifth day with thousands fleeing. Pictures from the Gaza strip showing them on the move in what is being describes as some of the largest civilian movements since...
Progress report on Te Whatu Ora highlights shortfalls
November 09, 2023 18:15 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBA progress report on the new health authority - Te Whatu Ora - has found major shortfalls, 16 months into its rollout. The reforms that set up Te Whatu Ora last year are meant to have most of the structures in place eight months from now. The report has found where the authority is falling short poses fundamental risks, though the Director General of Health has confidence they can overcome them. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
ACT and NZ First leaders meet at Parliament for first time since election
November 09, 2023 18:08 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBWork to form the next government has taken a big leap forward, with ACT's David Seymour and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters meeting at Parliament. It was the first time the two leaders have been in the same room together since the election. However, it's still not clear when an agreement will be reached - with all parties hoping to lock one in as soon as possible. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.
Sports News for 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBThe Black Caps are all but assured of a Cricket World Cup semi-final spot after a five wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru this morning.
Questions raised over pistol shaped lighter in police press release
November 09, 2023 17:45 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBIn a rare moment of agreement, both sides of the country's gun debate are questioning why the police included the picture of what appears to be a pistol shaped cigarette lighter in a press release on weapons confiscated during a drug bust last month. They say describing the novelty trinket as a weapon suggests the police have a lax approach to firearms and that it is muddying the waters on the state of gun violence. Bill Hickman has more.
Vanuatu's Climate Minister urges NZ not to restart oil and gas exploration
November 09, 2023 17:40 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBVanuatu's Climate Minister is urging the incoming NZ government not to restart offshore oil and gas exploration. National had pledged to lift the ban on exploration if elected. Lydia Lewis reports from the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit in Rarotonga.
Early Sports Chat for 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 17:32 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 17:28 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Business News for 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 17:25 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBBusiness news for 10 November 2023
Early Business News for 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Rockstar Games to release trailer for GTA 6
November 09, 2023 17:18 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBRockstar Games, which makes the controversial Grand Theft Auto series, announced on Thursday that a trailer for its next GTA game will be released next month. Not the game itself, but a trailer for the game. And that announcement is now one of the most liked social media posts of all time. Rockstar are said to have spent 10 years and more than $2 billion developing the game, making it hotly anticipated. Gaming and tech writer Oskar Howell spoke to Corin Dann.
School attendance figures still low
November 09, 2023 17:15 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBSchool attendance figures have once again been described as some of the worst on record, with only 47 percent of students attending regularly in term two. This is up by seven percent on the same time last year but is a drop from the nearly 60 percent of pupils reaching the threshold in term one of this year. Secondary Principals Association president Vaughan Couillault spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Top Stories for Friday 10 November 2023
November 09, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIt's Ramere, Friday, November the 10th Today on RNZ National... Work to form the next Government has taken a big leap forward, with the ACT and New Zealand First leaders meeting at Parliament. A progress report on new health authority Te Whatu Ora has found major shortfalls, 16 months into its rollout Overseas, mass evacuations are underway from North Gaza as fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies The Nauru president has walked out of the Pacific Islands Forum .. We'll have the de...
Social media detox not always beneficial to well-being research finds
November 08, 2023 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBSocial media has become so ingrained in our lives that we're often recommend detoxes to reduce stress and improve our self-esteem. But, new research out of Durham University in the UK shows that like crash diets, detoxing from social media is less likely to boost your well-being than you might think. Durham University Department of Psychology professor Dr Niklas Ihssen spoke to Corin Dann.
Healthy food a fraction of food served in canteens and tuck shops
November 08, 2023 19:51 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBHealthy food only makes up a fraction of what schools are serving students in canteens and tuck shops. Massey University researchers have been analysing the menu of 133 primary schools across the country. Despite the Ministry of Health implementing Food and Drink Guidelines for Schools in 2020, the study found only 12.8 percent of foods available to students are considered healthy. Lead researcher from Massey University Danika Pillay spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Stoush over trees on Gore's main street
November 08, 2023 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBA stoush over crabapples and carparks has prompted scabs to be picked among Gore District councillors. The Council has been beset by infighting and controversy since then 23-year-old Ben Bell rolled long-time incumbent Tracy Hicks as mayor last October. As Timothy Brown reports, the latest battleground is the town's main street.
Without system that adequately reports threats, nation is at risk says Islamic Women's Council
November 08, 2023 19:42 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBA landmark threat-reporting system for the public to counter terrorism and extremist violence is in limbo. The system was a key recommendation after the Christchurch mosque attacks, with the Royal Commission of Inquiry suggesting it be implemented by the end of 2021. But the outgoing government failed to get a final plan for the new system over the line before the election. Islamic Women's Council spokesperson Aliya Danzeisen spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Sports Chat for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 19:34 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBMarket Update for 9 November 2023.
Optus outage causes chaos in Australia
November 08, 2023 19:25 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBMore than ten million Australians have had their phone and internet coverage restored after a widespread Optus outage. Parts of the country descended into chaos as trains, businesses and even contact with emergency services ground to a halt. Should we be concerned about something similar happening on this side of the ditch? Telecommunications Forum chief executive and tech commentator Paul Brislen spoke to Corin Dann.
'Freshening-up' nuclear-free zone treaty biggest issue at Pacific Islands Forum says professor
November 08, 2023 19:15 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBThe Pacific Islands Forum is continuing, with Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni and National Party foreign spokesperson Gerry Brownlee representing Aotearoa. University of Canterbury professor Steven Ratuva says the biggest issues facing the forum this year is the "freshening up" the 1985 treaty that makes the Pacific a nuclear-free zone, and climate change. Ratuva spoke to Corin Dann.
Waitematā Harbour pollution keeping people out of the water
November 08, 2023 19:11 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBSigns warning Aucklanders to stay out of the water and not fish are likely to be permanent on a number of inner city wharfs and beaches this summer. Sewage spilled into the Waitematā Habour at a rate of millions of litres per second when the Ōrākei sewer collapsed six weeks ago. But, as Amy Williams discovered, the contaminated water hasn't stopped some people heading to the beach.
Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in must-win clash
November 08, 2023 18:53 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBThe Black Caps will play Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday night in a match that is effectively a Cricket World Cup quarterfinal. Win, and it's highly likely New Zealand will progress to the semifinals - barring a huge win for Pakistan over England. Lose, and New Zealand will be relying on Pakistan and Afghanistan losing their remaining matches. Mitchell Santner has been the pick of the New Zealand bowlers in India, and he told our producer Ben Strang the team does think qualification i...
Pharmac decision to end funding of RSV-preventative drug 'disappointing' says paediatrician
November 08, 2023 18:49 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBAn associate professor and neonatal paediatrician from Auckland University is describing Pharmac's decision not to fund an RSV-preventative drug as "disappointing". For the last three winters the drug - which is given monthly over winter to high-risk infants to reduce the risk of RSV infection - has been covered by COVID-19 response funding. But Pharmac says Palivizumab has now been placed on the list of medicines it would like to fund, but which it cannot under its current budget. Dr Ja...
Heavy rain floods school's temporary classrooms in Hawke's Bay
November 08, 2023 18:44 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBA Hawke's Bay school community that lost its classrooms in Cyclone Gabrielle has been flooded again - this time out of its temporary home. On Tuesday night, heavy rain caused floods, road closures and a small number of evacuations, and three people were rescued from their cars. And floodwaters poured though Nūhaka School's temporary base in the town's Mormon Church chapel. Kate Green has the story.
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud case against Donald Trump
November 08, 2023 18:40 - 5 minutes - 5 MBIvanka Trump, the former president's oldest daughter and close confidante, took to the stand today in the civil fraud trial against her father and brothers. Ivanka's testimony came two days after her father turned the Manhattan courtroom into a fiery soapbox for the real estate mogul's claims that he's been unfairly targeted by state Attorney General Letitia James. Unlike her father and siblings, Ivanka is not a co-defendant in this case, after claims were dropped for exceeding the statu...
Karangahape Road businesses unhappy over removal of car parks
November 08, 2023 18:28 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBBusinesses along Auckland's Karangahape Road say they are looking at taking take legal action against plans to strip out car parking. From Monday, all car parking along the road will be gone, but plans to replace them with full bus lanes have now been delayed until February Auckland Transport says until then, the car parks will operate as a loading zone for shuttles, taxis, and buses between 10am and 3pm, and as a bus lane outside of those hours. Local shop owners say there's been no con...
First home buyers make-up record portion of market share
November 08, 2023 18:22 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBFirst home buyers are defying all odds according to new data, which shows them taking up a record portion of the market share. These buyers have made 27 percent of the country's property purchases in the last six months, despite high interest rates and cost of living pressures. But the number of deals has fallen beneath previous averages with the market still subdued. CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Susie Ferguson.
System to counter terrorism and extremist violence in limbo
November 08, 2023 18:19 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBA landmark threat-reporting system for the public to counter terrorism and extremist violence is in limbo. The outgoing government failed to get a final plan for the new system over the line before the election. This despite it being described in newly released ministerial briefings as key to help security agencies "join-the-dots" about serious threats. It was also among the highest priorities emerging from the Royal Commission of inquiry into the mosque attacks. Phil Pennington spoke to...
Corner asks mosque inquest whether NZ needs more highly-trained medics
November 08, 2023 18:16 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBThe coroner at the inquest into the Christchurch terror attacks is asking if the country needs more highly trained medics who are able to go dangerous into situations like a mass shooting. The inquiry into the mosque attacks that killed 51 people is nearing the end of its third week in front of deputy chief coroner Brigitte Windley. Anna Sargent was in court. [audio_play] Warning, this audio contains distressing details.
Ministry of Justice looks to regulate lobbying industry
November 08, 2023 18:09 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBThe Ministry of Justice says a 'revolving door' between the Beehive and lobbying roles can result in the misuse of privileged information and unfair access. The ministry is now working on options to regulate the lobbying industry. In a briefing paper to Justice Minister Ginny Andersen in August justice officials say when there an imbalance in who gets access to decision makers - that can lead to a lack of trust in democratic process and erode social cohesion. Journalist Guyon Espiner spo...
Sports News for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBThe Black Caps are playing down their four game losing run at the World Cup, as they head into their last pool game against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru tonight which is a must win
Sports News for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBThe Black Caps are playing down their four game losing run at the World Cup, as they head into their last pool game against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru tonight which is a must win
Business News for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 17:55 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBBusiness news for 9 November 2023
Research programme launched to tackle Māori experiencing meth-related harm
November 08, 2023 17:48 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBA new way to tackle the disproportionate number of Māori experiencing meth-related harm in Aotearoa has been launched this week. The University of Auckland is working in collaboration with iwi and Northland community addiction services on the research programme. The trial will follow methamphetamine users over a two-year period. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua's chief operations officer Antony Thompson spoke to Corin Dann.
Casual vibe at first council workship thrown open to the public
November 08, 2023 17:45 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThe New Plymouth District Council has held its first public workshop after the Ombudsman reprimanded local authorities for holding too many secret meetings. Peter Boshier says excuses such as allowing elected members a "safe space" to ask "silly questions" don't stand up to scrutiny. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along to witness the great reveal.
Early Sports Chat for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 17:36 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 17:25 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBNews from the rural farming sector.