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Sports News for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBIndia has cruised into the semi-finals of the cricket World Cup with a crushing 302 run win over Sri Lanka in Mumbai; Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant has been shortlisted for the World Rugby women's 15s player of the year.
Sports News for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBIndia has cruised into the semi-finals of the cricket World Cup with a crushing 302 run win over Sri Lanka in Mumbai; Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant has been shortlisted for the World Rugby women's 15s player of the year.
Business News for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 17:53 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBBusiness News for 3 November 2023.
Mental health support top issue for secondary schools
November 02, 2023 17:46 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBA national survey shows support for students with mental health and wellbeing problems has become the number one issue for secondary schools. The New Zealand Council for Educational Research three-yearly survey last year asked secondary principals to select issues that applied to their school from a list. In 2022, 80 percent of principals identified supporting student's mental health and wellbeing needs, up from 66 percent in 2018. Secondary principals' council chair Kate Gainsford spoke...
Early Sports Chat for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 17:39 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 17:26 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
A.I safety commitment signed by 29 countries, NZ not present at summit
November 02, 2023 17:21 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBA world-first commitment to safe and responsible Artificial Intelligence development has been signed by 29 countries including the UK, US, China and Australia, as well as the EU. New Zealand has not signed the Bletchley Declaration as it wasn't represented at the A.I. Safety Summit in London this week. It affirms that, for the good of all, A.I. should be designed, developed, deployed, and used, in a manner that is safe, human-centric, trustworthy and responsible. But Canterbury Universit...
Reports of powerlines being tampered with in Christchurch
November 02, 2023 17:14 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBPolice are investigating reports of people tampering with powerlines around Christchurch. The behaviour - which they say is very dangerous - was reported numerous times in April, then again this week. Steve Macdonald is general manager for the Christchurch lines company - Orion's - electricity network. Macdonald spoke to Corin Dann.
Special votes to decide make-up of next government
November 02, 2023 17:09 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBThe make-up of the next parliament will be clearer when the full election results come out at 2pm Friday. As well as a thorough audit of the election, the official results will include the choices of about 570,000 so-called special voters: people who voted from overseas, outside their electorate, or enrolled late. After 2pm, National says formal negotiations on governing arrangements will start - with ACT and perhaps New Zealand First. Wellington lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to Ingrid Hip...
Sports News for 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 991 KBThe Black Caps have suffered a 190-run loss to South Africa in their latest game at the World Cup in Pune; Australian cyclist Kane Richards will wear the tour leaders orange jersey into today's fifth stage of the Tour of Southland.
Top Stories for Friday 3 November 2023
November 02, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBTop stories for 3 November 2023 Special votes have been checked and counted with official results for Election 2023 out at 2pm today Many electorate races are on a knife edge and their outcome will determine who National needs to form a government. The man accused of stabbing a west Auckland dairy owner disabled his electronic monitoring bracelet 90 minutes before his attack
Northland yoga studio features kittens in class
November 01, 2023 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBIn Northland, a yoga class is doing the downward dog - with kittens. The woman behind the idea reckons kittens and yoga are a great combination and she's also hoping to find forever homes for the frisky felines. Reporter Peter de Graaf went for a visit - and nearly took home a cheeky stowaway.
Poll shows two-thirds against Let's Get Wellington Moving
November 01, 2023 19:51 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBWellington Mayor Tory Whanau has hit out at a poll which suggests two thirds of respondents oppose Let's Get Wellington Moving. She says the polls is 'a desperate attempt to prevent progress in the City' and most of Wellingtonians are in support of the project. Guardians of the Golden Mile group member Barry Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
Muriwai resident on council buy-out talks
November 01, 2023 19:46 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBA Muriwai resident with a Category three home has been told buy-out talks could start as early as next week. But she is still waiting to hear how Auckland Council intends to value the affected properties. Caroline Bell-Booth says she's impatient to hear, so she can start moving on with her life. Bell-Booth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Immigration surges as student numbers at all-time high
November 01, 2023 19:41 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThere are now more students in schools than ever before due to surging immigration since the borders re-opened. Almost 16,000 more pupils have enrolled since last year across the motu, and schools are beginning to reach maximum capacity. In Howick, Macleans College is particularly stretched by an influx of new townhouse buildings attracting large immigrant families with school-aged children. Principal Steven Hargreaves says his biggest concern is having enough classrooms, but the lack of...
Sports Chat for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 19:38 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 19:31 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBMarket Update for 2 November 2023.
Nelsonians worried about heightened wildfire risk
November 01, 2023 19:27 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWith a hot, dry, El Niño summer forecast, Nelson people are worried about the heightened wildfire risk and anxious to avoid a repeat of the big Pigeon Valley fire in 2019. As Samantha Gee reports, locals want to make sure they are prepared.
Increasing number feeling mortgage pressure says broker
November 01, 2023 19:21 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Reserve Bank says most households are managing higher mortgage repayments and the banking sector is strong. That information in its Financial Stability Report released on Wednesday. It said by 2024 18 percent of people's income will be spent on interest payments and there will be pockets of stress. Mortgage broker and director at Loan Market Bruce Patten said people can only manage so long, with an increasing number feeling the strain. Patten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Auckland Council to provide funding for category 2P properties
November 01, 2023 19:15 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBAuckland Council has announced it will provide funding for owners of Category 2P properties - meaning those requiring property-specific mitigation works, such as improving drainage or raising houses. Homeowners will be able to claim up to 25 percent of their flood-affected property's capital value. West Auckland is Flooding chair, Lyall Carter, says the news will reduce stress for many. Carter spoke to Corin Dann.
Forty-four percent of prisoners are held on remand
November 01, 2023 19:09 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBForty-four percent of the country's prison population are remand prisoners being held ahead of trial. But police are working hard to reduce that number with a multi-million-dollar project 'Reframe' designed to revamp their court and evidence processes. Defence lawyer John Munro spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Wellington mayor accuses councillors of leaking information
November 01, 2023 18:53 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBWellington City Councillors accused of leaking information about the derelict Reading Cinema site in central Wellington are refusing to take part in an investigation. The complaint, made last month by mayor Tory Whanau and deputy mayor Laurie Foon, accuses five councillors of leaking information about the decision. Diane Calvert was one of the councillors. We invited the mayor onto the programme, but she declined. Calvert spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Council to begin buy-out talks with category 3 homeowners
November 01, 2023 18:41 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBAuckland Council says it will begin buy-out talks with category 3 homeowners, and will compensate those category 2 homeowners who need to have work done to reduce the future risk to life at their property. Auckland Council deputy group recovery manager Mace Ward spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
First police officers at Al Noor mosque lacked staff and supplies inquest hears
November 01, 2023 18:36 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThe first police officers inside Al Noor mosque after the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks say they did not have the staff or the medical supplies to properly begin treating and removing badly injured victims. Reporter Niva Chittock was in court as they gave statements to the inquest for the 51 worshippers who were killed. [audio_play] Warning, this audio contains distressing details.
Data shows wages rose alongside unemployment
November 01, 2023 18:35 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBThe latest labour market data shows wages rose by 4.3 percent in the past year. Growth in the public sector far outpaced that in the private sector - which is attributed to large settlements in certain industries, such as healthcare. The unemployment rate also rose - with 118,000 Kiwis now out of a job. The Council of Trade Union's Melissa Ansell-Bridges spoke to Corin Dann.
Person dead after house fire in Hamilton
November 01, 2023 18:27 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBOne person has died in a house fire on Wednesday night in Hamilton. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Rafah border crossing opens between Gaza and Egypt to allow limited evacuations
November 01, 2023 18:21 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBDozens of critically injured Palestinians and hundreds of foreign nationals have crossed into Egypt from Gaza. The opening of the Rafah border crossing has allowed the first evacuations since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began more than 3 weeks ago. About 80 wounded people and 335 foreign passport holders were escorted from Gaza Wednesday night in a deal brokered by the Qatar government. The injured were to be assessed at a field hospital set up near the border. There have been ...
Record number of children enrolled in school
November 01, 2023 18:17 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBThere is a record number of children attending school, with 831,000 children currently enrolled, the highest number ever. The Education Ministry's mid-year roll count shows schools have nearly 16,000 more pupils than last year. And it's been driven by immigration. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Reducing number remanded in custody a 'top priority' say police
November 01, 2023 18:09 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBPolice want to cut the number of people remanded in custody. Forty-four percent of people in our prisons are on remand and police saying reducing that number is a top priority even while acknowledging that will mean more offenders in the community. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBThe Black Caps have been thumped by South Africa by 190 runs in their latest game at the World Cup.
Sports News for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBThe Black Caps have been thumped by South Africa by 190 runs in their latest game at the World Cup.
Business News for 2 Novemeber 2023
November 01, 2023 17:53 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBBusiness news for 2 November 2023.
Wages and unemployment numbers both rise
November 01, 2023 17:45 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBThe latest labour market data shows wages are up - but so is unemployment. The under-utilisation rate - which reflects untapped capacity in the market, like people who are unemployed but available to work - is also up by half a percentage. The Reserve Bank is likely to be happy as it looks to slow inflation - but what do these figures mean for businesses? Chief executive of Business New Zealand Kirk Hope spoke to Corin Dann.
Unemployment reaches highest rate in two years
November 01, 2023 17:41 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBUnemployment is at its highest rate in two years, while wage inflation is dropping. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith says the third quarter 3.9 percent increase in unemployment figures are to be expected after borders re-opened to migrant labour. He says unemployment should peak at around 5 percent in the next twelve months. Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 17:38 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 17:27 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Paralytic shellfish toxins found in Napier
November 01, 2023 17:17 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBIn Napier, unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish toxins have been detected in mussels tested from Pania Reef. A biotoxin warning is in place for those gathering and eating shellfish in Hawke's Bay between Cape Kidnappers north to Mohaka River. New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBThe Black Caps have suffered a 190-run loss to South Africa in their latest game at the World Cup in Pune.
Top Stories for Thursday 2 November 2023
November 01, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBTop stories for 2 November 2023: Police want to cut the number of people remanded in custody but acknowledge it will mean more offenders will be out in the community. A record 831,000 children are in our schools, with immigration driving a surge in enrolments. The Rafah crossing has opened for hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of injured people to move from Gaza to Egypt.
Eddie Jones resigns as Wallabies coach
October 31, 2023 19:54 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBThe coach of Australia's rugby team, the Wallabies, has resigned after a disastrous run at the World Cup in France. Eddie Jones was appointed in January to much fanfare in Australia - only weeks after being sacked as head coach of England. Jones says he's leaving because Rugby Australia could not commit the "financial and political" resources needed to change Australian rugby. But Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says Jones' departure is a "sensible outcome". Former Wallaby and sports col...
Some staff unhappy Te Pūkenga is pushing ahead with changes
October 31, 2023 19:50 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBStaff at Te Pūkenga are surprised, and some are unhappy the super-institute is pushing ahead with more changes. It has just finished a major restructure that cost 200 jobs and now it is consulting on a restructure of its IT division. Some employees are asking why the institute is bothering given the next government could disestablish the entire organisation which combines polytechnics and most industry or work-place training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss...
Councils seek certainty over water assets due to change of government
October 31, 2023 19:46 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBCouncils want more certainty over what the change of government means for their water assets, and their finances. To the delight of councils opposed to Three Waters, National has promised to start repealing the legislation in its first hundred days in government. But a lack of detail about what might replace it has some local bodies worried they may end up saddled with more debt. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Intense bushfires rage in Queensland and NSW
October 31, 2023 19:43 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBAustralian firefighters are battling intense bushfires in Queensland and New South Wales, where the conditions are so severe they are focusing on saving lives, rather than properties. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that more than 50 homes, and 30 sheds, had been destroyed in the area around the Queensland town of Tara - about 300-kilometres inland from Brisbane. Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese visited another fire-affected area - Bundaberg, on the coast further north - sayi...
Sports Chat for 1 November 2023
October 31, 2023 19:36 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 1 November 2023
October 31, 2023 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBMarket Update for 1 November 2023.
Lack of progress on Māori birthing unit sad says midwife
October 31, 2023 19:28 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBA Māori birthing unit recommended for Hawke's Bay is languishing in a queue of work Te Whatu Ora has picked up after District Health Boards were folded into the entity. A birthing unit was recommended last year as part of a damning review into how Hawke's Bay Hospital treats whānau Māori in maternity care, following a highly publicised uplift of a child in 2019. A leading Māori midwife say the lack of progress is a sad indictment. Lauren Crimp has more.
Kāinga Ora terminated seven tenancies despite over 8,000 complaints
October 31, 2023 19:24 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBA Kāinga Ora tenant whose family has been threatened with a hammer by a neighbour, says her complaints have fallen on deaf ears. Despite receiving more than 8,000 complaints in the past year, the state housing provider has terminated just seven tenancies over that period. Rayssa Almeida reports.
Whakaari White Island victim's brother on management conviction
October 31, 2023 19:18 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBThe brother of the first identified victim of the Whakaari White Island eruption in 2019 says money spent on lawyers could have been better spent going into the community. The island's owners Whakaari Management Limited was convicted on Tuesday for health and safety failures leading up to that day. Mark Inman's brother Hayden Marshall-Inman had worked as a tour guide on the island for several years. He says his brother knew the risks and the power and danger of an active volcano was a pa...