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Early Business News for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Former PM Helen Clark given honorary Doctorate from the University of Toronto
November 08, 2023 17:20 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto. The University said Clark is a leader known for championing equity, sustainability and health, awarding her the honorary degree for her outstanding contribution to the public good and her commitment to a just and thriving world. Helen Clark has active leadership roles in a number of global organisations, such as the World Economic Forum, Chatham House, and the Partnership for ...
New Zealanders win big on the Melbourne Cup
November 08, 2023 17:17 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBNew Zealanders won big in this year's Melbourne Cup, taking home more than $10 million in winnings. Australian jockey Mark Zahra won the race on Without A Fight, having been placed at number three on the list. At the height of interest right before the race, nearly 7,000 bets were being processed by the TAB every minute. New Zealand managing director of the company which operates the TAB Cameron Rodger spoke to Corin Dann.
Ohio votes to add abortion rights to constitution
November 08, 2023 17:10 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBVoters in Ohio overwhelmingly approved an amendment which would enshrine the right to terminate pregnancy in the state's constitution Its success is likely to bolster Democrats' hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue ahead of elections in next year. The win in Ohio extends an unbeaten record for ballot measures designed to protect abortion rights since Roe vs Wade was overturned last year, with this being the seventh such measure to pass in the country. US correspondent Simon ...
Sports News for 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 17:07 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBForecast rain has added an unknown element to New Zealand's final Cricket World Cup group match against Sri Lanka in Chennai tonight.
Top Stories for Thursday 9 November 2023
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTop stories for Thursday 9 November: The Ministry of Justice is looking to regulate the lobbying industry to prevent misuse of privileged information and unfair access to politicians. The coroner at the inquest into the Christchurch terror attacks is asking if the country needs more highly trained medics who are able to go into dangerous situations like a mass shooting. First home buyers are defying predictions making up a record 27 percent of all house purchases.
Critically endangered kōtuku chicks hatching on West Coast
November 07, 2023 19:58 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBFifty-six nesting pairs of the critically endangered kōtuku have landed this year at Aotearoa's only breeding spot at Whataroa on the South Island's West Coast, and chicks are now hatching every day. Each year the birds disperse widely across the country before returning in mid-September to nest. White Heron Sanctuary Tours Dion Arnold spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles takes employer to court
November 07, 2023 19:52 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBMicrobiologist Siouxsie Wiles and the University of Auckland are disputing how much of her work talking about Covid-19 was done as a celebrity, rather than an academic. The associate professor is taking legal action against her employer, alleging the university did not do enough to ensure her safety as harassment against her escalated. Emma Stanford has more.
Evacuation centres open in Wairoa District after heavy rain causes flooding
November 07, 2023 19:47 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBTwo evacuation centres have been opened in the Wairoa District after heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the region overnight. Three people had to be rescued from their cars after becoming stuck in floodwaters south of Nūhaka in the early hours of the morning. Wairoa remains cut off with State Highway Two closed in both directions. Juanita Savage is the Wairoa District Civil Defence Controller - and she's just had an update from officials. Savage spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup
November 07, 2023 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBWithout a Fight lived up to its name at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, taking out the race with a clear lead. Jockey Mark Zahra claimed back-to-back Melbourne Cup wins, having won on favourite Gold Trip last year. Veteran New Zealand jockey Michael Walker spoke to Corin Dann.
Market Update for 8 November 2023
November 07, 2023 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBMarket Update for 8 November 2023.
Stress as funds run low for First Home Partner programme
November 07, 2023 19:27 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBProspective first home buyers trying to use a Kāinga Ora scheme to get on the property ladder are fast running out of time. The First Home Partner scheme stopped accepting new applications in September as a result of huge interest in the programme. Now, buyers who've already been approved have been told the funding is running out soon. Katie Fitzgerald reports.
Pacific Island Forum opens in Rarotonga
November 07, 2023 19:23 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe Pacific Island's Forum has opened in Rarotonga with a ceremony of song, dance and the fierce drumming involving hundreds of Cook Island children. All 18 Pacific nations are represented this year and for the first in the forum's history the U.N General Assembly President, Dennis Francis is attending, alongside more than 500 delegates. RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon is there.
Parties wrongly allocated votes in election data entry error
November 07, 2023 19:17 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBThe Electoral Commission is rechecking all voting results after a data entry error wrongly saw two fringe parties gain hundreds of votes at three voting booths. Two voting places in Port Waikato, and one in Christchurch electorate Ilam, saw hundreds of votes wrongly allocated to the wrong parties. The Leighton Baker Party and the New Conservatives were beneficiaries of the errors. Votes given to them should have gone to the National Party. Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne says the ...
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on rebuilding the party
November 07, 2023 19:10 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBJust one month ago, the Labour Party had dismissed introducing a wealth or capital gains tax after a captain's call from leader, Chris Hipkins. In July, Hipkins put out a statement drawing a line under speculation, saying under a Government he leads there will be no wealth or capital gains tax. But after a big election defeat, he now says nothing is off the table. The Labour Party caucus voted to keep Chris Hipkins as leader. Hipkins spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Off-year elections 'interim verdict' on Biden's presidency
November 07, 2023 18:55 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBThe United States is still a year away from the 2024 presidential election, but on Wednesday, voters around the country are heading to the booths to decide on other key positions and measures. The most-watched races in Wednesday's off-year elections have been dominated by the ongoing debate over abortion rights, as well as those in key battleground states ahead of next year's big election. Experts say the elections could preview challenges that might arise next year, with Wednesday's res...
Police continue to search for wife after husband found dead at Ellerslie home
November 07, 2023 18:52 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBPolice are continuing their search this morning for the wife of a man whose body was found at his Ellerslie home on Monday night. The 66-year-old man's death is being treated as a homicide and the police want to find his wife, 67-year-old Mei Han Chong. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann.
Paramedics give evidence at mosque inquest
November 07, 2023 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBOne of the first paramedics inside Al Noor mosque after the Christchurch terror attacks has described being approached by a man carrying a dead child. First responders have been giving evidence to the inquest into the deaths of the 51 people. Reporter Anna Sargent was in court. [audio_play] Warning, this audio contains distressing details.
Absence of NZ PM at Pacific Islands Forum not a 'snub' says Cook Islands politician
November 07, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBA senior Cook Islands politician says the absence of a New Zealand Prime Minister at the Pacific Islands Forum this week is unlikely to be seen as a snub. Outgoing deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni will represent the caretaker government, while Christopher Luxon is sending his foreign affairs spokesperson. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Mass merger of Foodstuffs will only benefit supermarket owners - Tex Edwards
November 07, 2023 18:37 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBMega supermarket chain Foodstuffs has proposed to merge its North and South Island operations to simplify the business and save costs. The company has approached the Commerce Commission and will put the plan to members mid next year. Foodstuffs says it's making the change in response to the commission's review into the supermarket sector, but some commentators aren't convinced it will do anything to help customers. Anti-monopoly campaigner Tex Edwards spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Buses colliding with parked cars in capital
November 07, 2023 18:28 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBA Wellington woman whose parked car was smashed up by a passing bus is furious at the response she got from the bus company. Buses collided with 88 parked cars in the city, in the first nine months of this year. Morning Report producer Tessa Guest reports.
'Zero' chance of ACT's treaty referendum surviving negotiations - Former National PM
November 07, 2023 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBFormer National Party Prime Minister Jim Bolger is putting ACT's chances of getting referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi at zero. ACT has staunchly lobbied for a constitutional rewrite - calling for the treaty principles be redefined and put to the public. Leader David Seymour is "optimistic" he can persuade National to agree during the talks to form a new government - others say his chances are nil. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Wairoa cut-off due to heavy rain
November 07, 2023 18:20 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBFlooding and slips on the main highways north and south of the Wairoa have cut off the town on Wednesday. The road to Waikaremoana - State Highway 38 is also closed. Fire and Emergency, says it helped two drivers stuck in floodwaters It also says three houses were evacuated in Nūhaka due to flooding, with crews helping pump water out of at least one of them, another home was threatened by flooding in Mahia. Metservice's John Law told Morning Report as much as 130-millimetres of rain fe...
Labour look to rebuild after election defeat
November 07, 2023 18:14 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBA capital gains and wealth tax is back on the table for the Labour Party. Earlier this year, leader Chris Hipkins ruled out introducing the policies, saying under a Government he leads there will be no wealth or capital gains tax after the election. The decision frustrated some in Labour's caucus, with David Parker, who was Revenue Minister at the time, relinquishing the portfolio, claiming it was untenable for him to stay in the role. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Susie F...
Labour opens the door to campaigning on capital gains and wealth tax
November 07, 2023 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBLabour Leader Chris Hipkins has opened the door to campaigning on a capital gains and wealth tax in 2026. Hipkins unequivocally ruled out doing so ahead of this year's election, exposing clear frustration within Labour's caucus. But following his party's resounding election loss, Hipkins says every policy is back on the table. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.
Business News for 8 November 2023
November 07, 2023 17:54 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBBusiness news for 8 November 2023.
Slow-moving trough brings heavy rain to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne
November 07, 2023 17:50 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBFlooding and slips on the main highways north and south of the Wairoa have cut off the town overnight. The road to Waikaremoana, State Highway 38 is also closed on Wednesday morning. We're also hearing a few homes in Nūhaka have been evacuated. MetService's John Law spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour look to reset after election defeat
November 07, 2023 17:44 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins says nothing is off the table as his party looks to reset in the wake of a big election defeat. Hipkins was reconfirmed as leader on Tuesday, and policies he had vetoed ahead of the election, such as a wealth or capital gains tax, could be back on the menu. Carmel Sepuloni has also taken over as deputy leader, from Kelvin Davis. Former Labour Party MP Sue Moroney spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Early Sports Chat for 8 November 2923
November 07, 2023 17:39 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 8 November 2023
November 07, 2023 17:28 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 8 November 2023
November 07, 2023 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Protest at Melbourne Cup over treatment of horses
November 07, 2023 17:18 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBWhile crowds filled Flemington Park for Tuesday's Melbourne Cup, other onlookers gathered outside in protest. A hundred and sixty-eight Australian and seven NZ horses died on race tracks this year alone, and an ongoing campaign run by the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses is trying to change the racing industry. A small protest within the coalition gathered closer to home in Auckland on Tuesday. Deno Stock was one of the organisers. Stock spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Relief slowly getting into Gaza as conditions deteriorate
November 07, 2023 17:11 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBThe death toll has reached over 10,000 in Gaza, just one month after fighters from Hamas launched a series of surprise attacks on Israel that killed 1,400 people. Aid hasn't reached Northern Gaza since the crisis began, and the UN says it has no information on the needs or conditions of an estimated 400,000 civilians thought to be there. Conditions for the civilian population in Gaza are deteriorating, with humanitarian aid trickling in slowly, and shortages of vital supplies becoming ac...
Top Stories for Wednesday 8 November 2023
November 07, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBTop stories for Wednesday 8 November 2023
Pūteketeke gets celebrity endorsement for Bird of the Century
November 06, 2023 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBThere is a new favourite to win the all-important Bird of the Century vote, which closes next Sunday. On the back of a celebrity endorsement, the Pūteketeke, the Australasian crested grebe, is expected to be a runaway victor. It's understood more than 10,000 people flooded the Forest and Bird website Monday night to vote, after Last Week Tonight show host John Oliver launched his campaign for the bird in the United States. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Susie Fergus...
Climate Leaders Coalition snapshot report released
November 06, 2023 19:48 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBSince 2018, businesses in the Climate Leaders Coalition have collectively reduced emissions by 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent - or the average annual emissions of 270,000 New Zealanders. That is according to the group's fifth annual snapshot report - released Tuesday morning. The Coalition includes some of our biggest emitters - like Air New Zealand and Fonterra. The report says that 85-percent of the 88 signatories have developed ambitious targets to reduce emissions as...
Market Update for 7 November 2023
November 06, 2023 19:37 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBMarket Update for 7 November 2023.
NZ Jewish Council on Swarbrick's comments at Palestinian rally
November 06, 2023 19:26 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBGreen MP Chlöe Swarbrick is not backing down from her comments made at a solidarity with the Palestinian march in Auckland at the weekend. It's how she finished her speech that has upset pro some Israeli groups. The phrase she used was "From the river to the sea" which refers to the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea - for Palestinians it's a call to live in freedom and dignity in their homeland. For Israeli's it is regarded by many as anti-Semitic. New Zealand Jewish Council spokesp...
Trump leads polls in key states despite legal issues
November 06, 2023 19:20 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBDonald Trump has slammed the civil fraud case into his vastly overstated business empire as 'ridiculous'. A possible outcome of the case in New York could bar Trump from any further business activity in that state. Trump is currently leading the polls in five of the six US battleground states. The key swing states in his favour include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania - where Trump's advantage ranges between three to ten points over President Biden. Washington correspo...
Reports of other shootings 'created chaos' mosque inquest hears
November 06, 2023 19:17 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBA senior police officer has told the inquest into the Christchurch mosque terror attacks that reports of other shootings around the city created chaos for first responders. The inquiry into the 51 murders has heard more evidence detailing the communication failures between police. Anna Sargent reports. [audio_play] Warning, this audio contains distressing details.
Expert calls Commerce Commission use of consultancy "inappropriate"
November 06, 2023 19:12 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBAcademic and lobbying expert Max Rushbrooke says the Commerce Commission's use of Wellington consultancy 'Senate' to work on highly sensitive policy issues was "wildly inappropriate". The consultancy worked on price and service standard projects in the energy sector and the grocery market study - while also representing private sector clients. But the Commerce Commission maintains that they were only paid for communications and media training. Max Rushbrooke spoke to Corin Dann.
Police communications system won't be replaced after cyclone damage
November 06, 2023 18:52 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBPolice won't be replacing a communications system vital to dispatching patrol cars and fire trucks. Straight after Cyclone Gabrielle, Cabinet backed a replacement but failed to fund it in the May budget. Phil Pennington has been looking at documents about the Communications and Resource Deployment or CARD system. Pennington spoke to Susie Ferguson.
ACT leader accuses Green MP of repeating a pro-Hamas statement
November 06, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBACT leader David Seymour is accusing Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick of repeating a pro-Hamas statement - saying her words have 'a dark meaning.' At a pro-Palestine rally in Auckland Chlöe Swarbrick used the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." Political reporter Giles Dexter has the story.
Chlöe Swarbrick on phrase she used at pro-Palestine event
November 06, 2023 18:41 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBACT's leader David Seymour and the Jewish Council of New Zealand are asking Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick to explain herself after she used a sentence some say is anti-Semitic. At a pro-Palestinian rally at the weekend, Swarbrick used the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". The co-founder of Jewish Voice for Peace also used the phrase at the event, and many believe it's a cry for an independent Palestinian state to be formed. Others believe it's used to call for ...
Melbourne Cup favourites and top picks
November 06, 2023 18:33 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBIt's Melbourne Cup day and it's the biggest day of the year for betting in New Zealand. But there are no chances of a win for a local horse. None of New Zealand's contenders made it through, including Ladies Man of Taranaki, who missed out by one place. It's been eight years since a New Zealand horse won the cup. TAB bookmaker Thad Taylor spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Bombardment of Gaza intensifies
November 06, 2023 18:27 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBAs the bombardment on Gaza intensifies, Israel says it has cut the region in two, dividing north and south. The Hamas-run Health Ministry says the death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 10,000 - 4,000 of which are children. On Monday night, Israel said its airstrikes reached all 450 targets across the northern territory. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv.
Labour caucus to vote on Chris Hipkins' leadership
November 06, 2023 18:23 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBChris Hipkins will find out on Tuesday if the new severely depleted Labour caucus want him to stay on as leader. The 34 MPs will gather in Upper Hutt in what is expected to be a long meeting. As well as voting on the leadership, they will also examine the party's woeful election result. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has been speaking to some of the surviving Labour MPs. Scotcher spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Air New Zealand puts some services on hold due to maintenance issues
November 06, 2023 18:15 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBAir New Zealand will be putting its Auckland to Hobart and Auckland to Seoul services on hold from April, as the airline scrambles to make schedule changes in response to maintenance issues with certain engines. Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney disclosed earlier this year that it has a problem with its Geared Turbo-Fan engines. While it does not affect the engines' safety, it does require a revised maintenance plan. The new plan means Air New Zealand could have as many as four aircraf...
Private sector PR and lobbying firm embedded in Commerce Commission
November 06, 2023 18:10 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBA public relations and lobbying firm were embedded in the offices of the Commerce Commission, working on highly sensitive areas of competition policy at the heart of the cost of living crisis. Staff from the Wellington consultancy Senate worked in the physical offices of the competition watchdog and were given Commerce Commission email addresses and devices. Advocates for greater competition and transparency say a private sector lobbying firm should not be allowed into the heart of gover...
Business News for 7 November 2023
November 06, 2023 17:53 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBBusiness news for 7 November 2023.