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Some Auckland businesses call for inner city crime crack down
October 24, 2023 18:19 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBBusiness owners in Auckland's city centre say anti-social behaviour has gotten out of control and they want rough sleepers and those drinking and drug dealing on the streets to be trespassed and moved on. It comes amidst repeated calls for more officers on the beat and a police station reinstated downtown after a series of high profile shootings. The city's business association urgently wants a bylaw changed to give council the power to trespass people when they're a risk to public safet...
Meteorologist on Tropical Cyclone Lola breaking records
October 24, 2023 18:14 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBTropical Cyclone Lola is the strongest, earliest storm ever observed in the south eastern Pacific. It peaked at a Category Five yesterday, and is now closing in on Vanuatu as a Category Four. Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Vanuatu residents brace for the worst of Cyclone Lola
October 24, 2023 18:10 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThousands are hunkered down in Vanuatu this morning amid a massive storm. The now category four Cyclone Lola is currently passing over the eastern Pentecost Island, while residents in other areas prepare for destructive wind gusts of up to 265 kilometres an hour. The country's National Disaster Management Office has activated offices in six provinces and government buildings, markets, and banks have closed in the capital Port Vila. RNZ Pacific journalist Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Corin...
Sports News for 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWorld Rugby has approved a new aligned international calendar, an expanded 24-team men's World Cup, and a biennial Nations League concept from 2026.
Sports News for 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWorld Rugby has approved a new aligned international calendar, an expanded 24-team men's World Cup, and a biennial Nations League concept from 2026.
Business News for 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 17:55 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Ombudsman pulls councils up for too many closed-door meetings
October 24, 2023 17:47 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBThe Chief Ombudsman is reminding local councils official information should be available to the public, unless there's good reason to withhold it... not the other way around. It follows years of concerns raised by communities and journalists about closed-door or "secret" workshops with council staff briefing elected officials. The Ombudsman investigated what was happening at eight councils, finding at least two - Rotorua Lakes Council and Taranaki Regional Council - were effectively clos...
Early Sports News for 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 17:38 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBAn update from RNZ's sports team.
Morning Rural News for 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 17:27 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
'Doomed to fail' - World Rugby revamps its international calendar
October 24, 2023 17:18 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBWorld Rugby has overhauled its international calendar, introducing a Nations League concept from 2026 in which the top 12 nations will play each other in a round-robin style competition every second year. Critics are already saying this could come at the expense of second-tier teams, who will have few chances to play the top sides. World Rugby has also expanded the next World Cup to 24 teams. Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive David Moffett spoke to Corin Dann.
Top Stories for Wednesday 25 October 2023
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBVanuatu residents brace for the worst of Cyclone Lola; Some Auckland businesses want inner city crime crack down; Emotional first day of mosque attack coronial inquest; ANZ lifts mortgage rates; National Party continues negotiation talks.
Rebekah Holt with news from Australia
October 23, 2023 19:55 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBWe cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Rebekah Holt.
Rebekah Holt with news from Australia
October 23, 2023 19:55 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBWe cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Rebekah Holt.
Painga Project founder hoping to expand hearing and vision test scheme
October 23, 2023 19:51 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBPoor eyesight and hearing are hindering learning for one in four South Auckland primary school children tested by the Painga Project. The charity has carried out free eye and hearing tests in three schools in the region and hopes to expand the scheme. Painga Project founder Sarah Corson says children don't get eyes tests until they're in year 7 - when they're aged 11 or 12 and that's too late. There's also no national testing at all for hearing. Corson spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Thames communities come up with climate change strategy
October 23, 2023 19:46 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBCommunities along the Firth of Thames have come up with 100 recommendations for a 100-year strategy to deal with the impact of climate change. It's just the second time such a community-lead plan has been agreed, following guidelines from the Ministry for the Environment. Now locals need their councils to step up with action - and money. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has the story.
Abuse survivor wants teachers banned from talking to students on social media
October 23, 2023 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBA former student who was groomed and sexually abused by her teacher wants teachers banned from talking to students on social media. As the law currently stands, if a child is over 16, they have little legal protection. But as Ashleigh McCaull reports, calls are mounting for tougher laws and harsher penalties. And a warning, her report contains details that may upset some listeners.
Sports Chat for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 23 October 2023
October 23, 2023 19:34 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBMarket Update for 23 October 2023.
Almost 28 years since last All Blacks vs Springboks final
October 23, 2023 19:27 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBThe Springboks and the All Blacks face off in the Rugby World Cup final, a heavyweight clash not seen for nearly three decades. That year was 1995, and South Africa's president was Nelson Mandela. Keith Quinn was also there calling the game for TVNZ. Quinn spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Anniversary floods: Computerised weather modelling performed poorly, review finds
October 23, 2023 19:21 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBImproving MetService's severe weather forecasts to accurately predict freak destructive storms, such as the Auckland Anniversary downpour, will take "substantial and ongoing investment". That's one of the key findings of a review by the country's official weather forecaster into its handling of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. The review says in Auckland, the computerised weather modelling generally performed poorly. Then despite meteorologists in the severe weather team making...
Inquest into murder of 51 Muslims killed during Christchurch attack begins
October 23, 2023 19:10 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBThe inquest into the murder of 51 Muslims killed during the March 15th terror attack by an Australian terrorist begins on Tuesday. The 51 men, women and children were murdered at Masjid An Nur and the Linwood Islamic Centre when the 28-year-old Australian, carrying a variety of high-powered firearms, entered their grounds and started shooting shortly after Friday prayers began on 15 March 2019. The terrorist was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in August 2...
Silver Ferns beat Australia in final Constellation Cup match
October 23, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBAustralia may have held on to the Constellation Cup, but the Silver Ferns have got a lot to be excited about after consecutive victories against the World Champs. The Silver Ferns beat the Diamonds 53-50 in Auckland on Monday to level the series two-all. Australia retained the cup because of a higher goal percentage. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Scientists warned government officials over benefits of satellite to measure farming emissions
October 23, 2023 18:51 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBClimate scientists warned government officials the benefits of a multi-million-dollar satellite mission to measure farming emissions were being oversold. The government decided to invest $29 million anyway for other reasons. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Volunteer-run programme uncovering hearing, sight issues in South Auckland children
October 23, 2023 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBA volunteer-run programme doing badly needed hearing and eye-sight tests in South Auckland schools is transforming children's lives. The Painga Project has found one in four children need help and it plans to expand to high-need schools in other regions. Ruth Hill reports.
South African Rugby union aware of slur allegation as final looms
October 23, 2023 18:44 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBSpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during their Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris. The South African rugby union says they are aware of the allegation and have started their own investigation. The Springboks play New Zealand in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup final with both sides chasing a record fourth title. Jan de Koning, editor of the sports news site Rugby365, was at a Springbok media stand-up earlier this mor...
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi in hot water over slur
October 23, 2023 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBSouth African hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during the team's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris. Curry reported the alleged slur to referee Ben O'Keefe during the match - which the Springboks won to send them into this week's final against the All Blacks. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
Tropical cyclone Lola upgraded as it nears Vanuatu
October 23, 2023 18:35 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBResidents on Vanuatu's north-eastern islands are taking cover - many of them in evacuation centres - as tropical cyclone Lola gets closer. It's been upgraded to a Category 4, with average wind speeds faster than 160-kilometres per hour. The nearly stationary cyclone is expected to remain a Category 4 as it crosses the islands. Vanuatu Red Cross representative on Santo island Shirley Johnson spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Springboks under investigation as confident All Blacks loom
October 23, 2023 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe All Blacks will take on old foes South Africa for the Rugby World Cup title after the New Zealanders outclassed Argentina to reach a record fifth final. The defending champion Springboks had a much harder time getting past England, and they now face an off-field battle ahead of the title decider, where one team will claim a record fourth World Cup crown. Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Paris.
Advocates call for action after rise in gun violence in Auckland
October 23, 2023 18:23 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBThe day a construction site worker gunned down two people in Auckland's city centre the police responded to a dozen other callouts across the region that resulted in firearms charges. It was just three months ago, July 20th, and one of the callouts was to an armed robbery of a van transporting cash - police say that's still under investigation. Mt Wellington City advocates say the snapshot paints a picture of escalating gun violence and are urging the incoming National-led government to ...
Aid trickling into Gaza as fighting continues
October 23, 2023 18:17 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBIsrael says its forces went inside the Gaza Strip to clear the area of terrorists and weapons, with one Israeli soldier killed. An IDF spokesperson said Israel carried out more raids into Gaza to eliminate terrorists who are preparing for the next stage in the war and to get intelligence on the missing and the hostages. Israel says 222 people are known to be held hostage in Gaza. The raids come as Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run health ministry say 436 people have been killed in G...
Inquest into Christchurch mosque attack to begin
October 23, 2023 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBThe inquest into the deaths of 51 Muslim worshippers during the Christchurch terror attack begins in the Coroner's Court Tuesday morning. It comes at a time of heightened anxiety with threats being made against both Muslim and Jewish communities due to the ongoing and escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Timothy Brown has more.
Sports News for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBWorld Rugby has confirmed it will formally review the alleged use of a racial slur by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi towards England's Tom Curry in their World Cup semi-final over the weekend.
Sports News for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBWorld Rugby has confirmed it will formally review the alleged use of a racial slur by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi towards England's Tom Curry in their World Cup semi-final over the weekend.
Business News for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 17:55 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBBusiness News for 24 October 2023.
Increased police presence in Ōpōtiki reassures locals
October 23, 2023 17:49 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBA Māori warden living in Ōpōtiki says an increased police presence in the Bay of Plenty town is reassuring for locals amid a rise in gang violence. This includes a shooting on Saturday night that left a woman in a serious condition. There have been ongoing tensions between Black Power and the Mongrel Mob, with shots fired at cars and houses in the past week. Local police now have special powers to search suspected gang members' cars and addresses and are promising to be highly visible ac...
Memories of '95 final as All Blacks prepare to take on Springboks
October 23, 2023 17:43 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBAs the All Blacks prepare to take on the Springbok this weekend many are remembering their last battle for World Cup glory 28 years ago in Johannesburg in 1995. Rugby great Frank Bunce was on the field that day. He believes the All Blacks can come out on top this time. Although he's not sure he'd absolutely bet the farm on it happening. Frank Bunce spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 17:38 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 17:26 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 17:24 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Low expected to bring strong northwesterly winds
October 23, 2023 17:16 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBSeveral weather watches have been issued as another low sweeps across the Tasman, bringing strong northwesterly winds from Tuesday. Heavy rain is forecast for the west coasts of both islands from Westland to Taranaki, and strong winds for Wairarapa, Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds. Meanwhile, severe Tropical Cyclone Lola is pummelling Vanuatu's north-eastern islands - it's a category four, with average winds of 165km/h near the centre. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Cor...
Cyclone Lola upgraded to Category 4 as it nears Vanuatu
October 23, 2023 17:12 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBCyclone Lola has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm and is still on track to hit Vanuatu's north eastern islands and the country's second largest city Luganville. Authorities are telling communities to stock food, water and prepare to evacuate their homes in case of flooding. Gale force winds of at least 130 kilometres per hour are also expected. RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Sports News for 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 1000 KBEngland's Wayne Barnes will referee the Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and Springboks.
Top Stories for Tuesday 24 October 2023
October 23, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTop stories this morning: The coroner's inquest into the deaths of 51 Muslim worshippers during the Christchurch terror attack begins this morning. Israeli forces have been carrying out more raids on Gaza, including in the south where people have been told to flee to for their safety. Vanuatu residents take cover as tropical cyclone Lola is upgraded to Category 4. A call for more police on the beat after an increase in gun crimes in Auckland. Controversy surrounds South Africa ahead of t...
Rebekah Holt with news from Australia
October 19, 2023 19:56 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBOur Canberra correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh, is having a few days off, but fear not - we're still going to end the week by crossing to Australia for latest in news there. We' re joined now by correspondent Rebekah Holt from Melbourne
Sell out expected at Yarrow for NPC grand final
October 19, 2023 19:48 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBThere's more than one big rugby match on Saturday. Just hours after the All Blacks tackle Argentina at the World Cup in Paris, Taranaki will be hoping to attract a full house to Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth for the NPC final against Hawke's Bay. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along to the captain's run.
Market Update for 20 October 2023
October 19, 2023 19:30 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBMarket Update for 20 October 2023.
Tongan volcanic eruption caused ozone depletion
October 19, 2023 19:25 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai early last year chewed up about 5-percent of ozone over the tropical south-western Pacific and Indian Ocean. The volcanic plume, which reached 57-kilometres high, was full of ash, gasses, and - crucially - water vapour. Scientists believe that water vapour cooled the stratosphere, creating the conditions for ozone depletion. University of Canterbury atmospheric chemist Laura Revell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Paid parental leave a boost to mothers' health: study
October 19, 2023 19:22 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBPaid parental leave from work improves a new mother's health, according to findings in Friday's issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal. The conclusion is based on a literature review carried out by Otago University senior lecturer in psychological medicine Kate Eggleston, and others. Eggleston spoke to Corin Dann.
Black Ferns take on France in WXV1 competition
October 19, 2023 19:21 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThere is a new step forward for women's rugby this weekend with the introduction of a new global competition outside of a World Cup. The WXV1 competition kicks off in Wellington with the top six teams in the world competing over the next three weeks. For the Black Ferns it's a chance to take on England again after they pipped them for the World Cup, less than 12 months ago. Barry Guy reports.