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Closing arguments presented in criminal trial of Donald Trump
May 28, 2024 19:54 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBProsecutors and defence lawyers are presenting their closing arguments in the criminal trial of Donald Trump. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann.
Inquest into death of worshippers at Al Noor Mosque focuses on exit doors
May 28, 2024 19:53 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBShould the exit doors of Al Noor Mosque have been fitted with panic bars? And could lives have been saved if they were? Those are two of the questions the inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers murdered during the Christchurch terror attacks. Timothy Brown has more.
Actions need to follow words says secretive sect abuse victim
May 28, 2024 19:48 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBA woman who was sexually abused as a child by a minister of a secretive sect says the religious group's written apology is welcome, but actions need to follow the words. Amy Williams reports.
State shouldn't interfere with free speech on campus
May 28, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe state shouldn't interfere in how universities approach free speech on campus - that's the consensus from a group of academics and commentators who spoke in a debate at Te Herenga-Waka Victoria University on Tuesday night. Ellen O'Dwyer went along.
State shouldn't interfere with free speech on campus say academics
May 28, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe state shouldn't interfere in how universities approach free speech on campus - that's the consensus from a group of academics and commentators who spoke in a debate at Te Herenga-Waka Victoria University on Tuesday night. Ellen O'Dwyer went along.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on calls for Budget Day protest
May 28, 2024 19:39 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBSocial Media posts published jointly with Te Pāti Māori are urging people to protest the Government's policies on Thursday - Budget Day - but the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it would be illegal to strike as part of a second National Māori Action Day. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Taxpayers Union questions MP travel spending
May 28, 2024 19:28 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe Taxpayers Union is questioning why MPs aren't tightening their travel spending at a time when many people are having to cut costs. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Tax cuts expected in budget, but may not be enough for some
May 28, 2024 19:25 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBThe government has signalled tax relief is on the way, most likely in the form of adjustments to the thresholds for different tax rates. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
UNICEF on PNG landslide that killed up to 2000
May 28, 2024 19:18 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBPapua New Guinea's government is trying to evacuate close to 8000 people from an area at risk of further landslides. UNICEF's Papua New Guinea representative Angela Kearney spoke to Corin Dann.
Waipa mayor on fatal accidents in Waikato area
May 28, 2024 19:14 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBPolice are still investigating what caused a horrific head-on crash that killed five people on Ohaupo Road, the second fatal accident in four days. Waipa Mayor Susan O'Regan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Waipā mayor on fatal accidents in Waikato area
May 28, 2024 19:14 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBPolice are still investigating what caused a horrific head-on crash that killed five people on Ōhaupō Road, the second fatal accident in four days. Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Police investigate crash that killed five in Waikato
May 28, 2024 19:10 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBPolice are still investigating what caused a horrific head-on crash that killed five people in Waikato late Tuesday afternoon. Waikato Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Corin Dann.
Business News for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 18:47 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBBusiness news for Wednesday 29 May 2024
Assistant speaker called to apologise for interrupting karakia
May 28, 2024 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBA moment of unity in Parliament has been tainted by accusations of broken tikanga. Kate Green reports.
Strong winds and thunderstorms warnings in place
May 28, 2024 18:42 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBMetService is warning of severe gales and squally thunderstorms, as well as snow in for some areas. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 18:25 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 18:24 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Unstable terrain makes rescue effort difficult in PNG after landslide
May 28, 2024 18:11 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBPapua New Guinea's government is trying to evacuate thousands of residents near last week's landslide. Associate Professor Martin Brook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOn today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to the public sector, New Zealand Rugby's governance will go to a vote at what's being seen as a momentous special general meeting on Thursday, Yachting NZ has been accused of mishandling its Olympic selections after one of its star crews was picked for the Paris Games, despite failing to meet ...
Concern Great Walks booking system will crash again
May 27, 2024 20:55 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBTrampers desperate to book a spot on one of the country's Great Walks this summer fear the Department of Conservation's booking system will again crash due to demand. Georgie Hanafin has more.
Auckland Council may provide land for Auckland Stadium
May 27, 2024 20:52 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBAuckland Council says ratepayers won't need to stump up a single cent for the new or improved stadium the city is currently considering. Senior NZ Herald writer with a focus on Auckland issues Simon Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
EV owners asked to pay Road User Charges by Friday
May 27, 2024 20:46 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBThe Transport Agency is urging electric vehicle owners to pay their road user charges by Friday, or risk getting fined. Waka Kotahi NZTA's head of regulatory programmes Tara MacMillan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Lost report on abusive Tauranga Boys' teacher found
May 27, 2024 20:38 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBA Tauranga Boys' College teacher who propositioned a student for bondage in 1988, had multiple other complaints against him dating back to the 1960s. Natalie Akoorie reports.
Sports Chat for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 20:29 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBMarket Update for Tuesday 28 May 2024
Poll shows workers embrace emoji use
May 27, 2024 20:26 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBA new poll from Frog Recruitment has found most workers are embracing the quirky icons, with the thumbs up and the tick proving the most popular for congratulating colleagues on their work. Frog Recruitment's managing director Shannon Barlow spoke to Corin Dann.
Accommodation supplement hasn't increased in six years
May 27, 2024 20:25 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBWhile rents hit a record high and mortgage interest rates are through the roof, the government payment designed to help people struggling to pay for housing hasn't been increased in six years. Our housing reporter Lauren Crimp has more.
Inquest into death of Otago student continues
May 27, 2024 20:18 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThis audio has been edited due to a suppression ruling from the Coroner's Court. A tenant at a fatal Dunedin student flat party has admitted he didn't put any effort into looking after guest safety. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Disaster info system still missing after being fast-tracked
May 27, 2024 20:10 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBA lifesaving disaster information system "fast tracked" six years ago is still missing in action almost 18 months after the lethal Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland storms. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBFourteen time champion Rafa Nadal has crashed to his earliest exit at the French Tennis Open, suffering a first round loss to fourth seed Alexander Zverev and leaving fans wondering if he'll return to the grand slam he's ruled for two decades.
PM Luxon on further cuts in the public sector
May 27, 2024 19:53 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBThe government isn't ruling out further job cuts in the public sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZ Rugby to vote on governance
May 27, 2024 19:44 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBNew Zealand Rugby's governance will go to a vote at what's being seen as a momentous special general meeting on Thursday. The Governance review's chair David Pilkington spoke to Corin Dann.
Universities say teacher boost won't fix shortage
May 27, 2024 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBUniversities say the Governments' $53 million boost for school-based teacher education won't solve the teacher shortage. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Tenants say properties are still cold, damp and mouldy despite healthy homes
May 27, 2024 19:36 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBMany tenants say lots of rental properties are still cold, damp and mouldy despite being compliant with the healthy homes standards. Krystal Gibbens reports.
Ineligible pair selected for Olympic yachting team
May 27, 2024 19:22 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBYachting NZ has been accused of mishandling its Olympic selections after one of its star crews was picked for the Paris Games, despite failing to meet the required performance standard. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann.
Body found in search for man in Wellington Harbour
May 27, 2024 19:20 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBSearchers looking for a man who went overboard from a Wellington commuter ferry last week have now found a body. Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Corin Dann.
Aid convoys arrive at deadly landslide in PNG
May 27, 2024 19:17 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBHumanitarian aid convoys will be arriving at the scene of the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday. RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon spoke to Corin Dann.
PSA concerned more job cuts to public sector to come
May 27, 2024 19:10 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBNicola Willis says public service workforce structures could still change, with the Government focusing on the "frontline" - meaning there could be more changes to the "back office". Public Service Association assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Israel strike on camp for displaced people in Rafah kills dozens
May 27, 2024 18:55 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBIsrael says it will investigate a strike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah that killed 45 civilians and wounded 200 others. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Israel strike on camp in Rafah kills dozens
May 27, 2024 18:55 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBIsrael says it will investigate a strike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah that killed 45 civilians and wounded 200 others. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business News for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 18:53 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBBusiness news for Tuesday 28 May 2024
Calls for strike on Budget Day for Toitū Te Tiriti National Day of Action
May 27, 2024 18:40 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBMāori and Pākehā are being called to go on strike on Thursday - Budget Day - as part of a second Toitū Te Tiriti National Day of Action. National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Calls for strike on Budget Day for Toitu Te Tiriti
May 27, 2024 18:40 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBMaori and Pakeha are being called to go on strike on Thursday - Budget Day - as part of a second Toitu Te Tiriti National Day of Action. National Urban Maori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 18:27 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for Tuesday 28 May
May 27, 2024 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Loan-to-value mortgage requirements to be loosened for investors
May 27, 2024 18:15 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBCoreLogic is expecting property investors to make the most of loosening loan-to-value mortgage requirements in the coming months. CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Corin Dann.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
May 26, 2024 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode, we hear from the Education Minister on the Government's plans to pour $53 million into school-lead teacher training, we also hear from Westlake Boys High principal and Teachers Institute chair David Ferguson, the mother of an Otago University student killed at an overcrowded flat party says she hopes the inquest will provide some accountability for her daughter's death, a landslide in Papua New Guinea has killed more than 670 people, the Crusaders have kept their hope...
Residents receive no mail for a year after misunderstanding
May 26, 2024 20:55 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBMany residents at a new housing development north of Auckland haven't received mail for a year due to a misunderstanding over zoning. Leonard Powell reports.