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Rain, snow and strong winds for parts of the country
October 16, 2023 17:24 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBIt's a weather mash up, with a mix of a rain, snow, strong winds, cold and warm temperatures, thanks to a strong northwesterly followed by a southerly. There are heavy rain warnings Tuesday night for the South Island's West Coast, Tasman and Nelson Lakes, and headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers. There are also road snow warnings for the alpine passes as well as the Crown Range. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann
Olympics add cricket and squash for LA 2028 games
October 16, 2023 17:17 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBCricket and squash have been added to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, boosting New Zealand's chances of winning medals. Both sports are strong in the Commonwealth, and they are already played at the Commonwealth Games. The International Olympic Committee voted to include the two sports, as well as lacrosse, flag football, and baseball and softball, in a meeting on Monday night. New Zealand Olympic Committee president Liz Dawson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 17 October 2023
October 16, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBAustralia has scored its first win at the men's cricket world cup, scoring a five wicket win over Sri Lanka in Lucknow.
Top Stories for Tuesday 17 October 2023
October 16, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBTop stories for 17 October 2023 A drastically-reduced Labour caucus will today meet for the first time since its election loss. We also look at what coalition talks will look like for ACT, National and possibly New Zealand First. Trucks full of aid are sitting at the border with Gaza as calls for International relief to be allowed into the territory grow. The black market for Rugby World Cup semi-final and final tickets is being flooded after the top European teams were knocked out of th...
Mt Albert and Te Atatū electorates on a knife's edge
October 15, 2023 19:53 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBIn Auckland two of Labour's safest seats are on a knife's edge with just a handful of votes between the leading candidates. All eyes are on the special votes to see which party will take Mt Albert and Te Atatū. Felix Walton spoke to voters.
Federated Farmers hope new government cuts red tape
October 15, 2023 19:49 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBFederated Farmers is hoping the National-led government will offer a lot more certainty and a lot less red tape. President Wayne Langford says he is hopeful National will make good on the federation's wish-list of 12 policy changes. Langford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Green Party flip safe Labour seat in Wellington Central
October 15, 2023 19:44 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBSaturday was a big night for the Green Party, which won more than ten percent of the vote and fourteen seats. Included in that was former Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul, at just 26 years old, she turned the safe Labour inner-city electorate by more than 3,000 votes. Paul spoke to Corin Dann.
Argentina look to rewrite history in All Blacks clash
October 15, 2023 19:28 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBThere's no time to rest for the All Blacks with a semi-final against Argentina this weekend. The Pumas have never won a World Cup match against New Zealand - but what are the expectations on the Argentinian side? Argentinian rugby journalist Frankies Deges spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
All Blacks defeat Ireland in dramatic victory
October 15, 2023 19:24 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBThe All Blacks pulled out one of their most memorable performances at a Rugby World Cup in holding out Ireland in that dramatic quarter-final in Paris. Commentator Scotty Stevenson said the 28-24 win was a tactical masterclass, built around inspirational leadership from captain Sam Cane. Stevenson spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour devastated after election night drubbing
October 15, 2023 19:20 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBCrushed Labour MPs - grappling with the reality of being banished to the opposition benches - will start returning to the capital on Monday. Preliminary election night results show Labour's share of the party vote has been slashed by almost half. Labour's caucus will meet on Tuesday - where they will start to shift their focus to what happens next. Here's our political reporter, Katie Scotcher.
CTU and BusinessNZ hope for a more responsive government
October 15, 2023 19:10 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBBusinessNZ and the Council of Trade Unions both say they hope the new government will be more responsive. Both organisations seem to agree that the last government didn't always seem to have a good ear for what people were saying. CTU chief economist Craig Renney and BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBThe All Blacks says they'll take some lessons from their last World Cup campaign as they head into semi-final week in France.
Sports News for 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBThe All Blacks says they'll take some lessons from their last World Cup campaign as they head into semi-final week in France.
Silver Ferns lose second test to Australia
October 15, 2023 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBThe Silver Ferns have lost the second Constellation Cup netball test in Brisbane going down 55-46 to Australia. The result gives defending champs Australia a 2-0 lead in the four-test series, after the world champions won the opening test 50-40. Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Auckland turns blue on election night
October 15, 2023 18:46 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBSomebody who's been following the knife-edge Auckland results particularly closely has been Auckland politics writer Simon Wilson. He's done an analysis on the blue wash. Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
National take Mt Roskill from Labour
October 15, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBPeople in the country's most Asian electorate - Mt Roskill in Auckland - are now counting on the new government to deliver on its promises to cut crime and boost the economy. Part of the "blue wave" to National, Carlos Cheung beat Michael Wood to claim the traditional Labour seat. Chen Liu from RNZ's Asia unit filed this report.
All Blacks to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
October 15, 2023 18:37 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBThe All Blacks are heading to the World Cup semi-finals after a nail-biter match against Ireland. RNZ reporter Joe Porter was at the game, which he says was an example of overcoming the odds. Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Election proves public wanted change
October 15, 2023 18:28 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBTriumphant and dejected MPs, along with their leaders, are making their way back to Parliament, as National starts to put plans in place to form a new government. National's campaign chair Chris Bishop says the party is delighted with its performance, but he expects some electorates will "flip back to Labour" once the special votes are counted. Massey University professor of political studies Richard Shaw spoke to Corin Dann.
National wait for special votes to be counted
October 15, 2023 18:14 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBTriumphant and dejected MPs, along with their leaders, are making their way back to Parliament, as National starts to put plans in place to form a new government. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat Parliament, but under the preliminary results can't rely on being able to forge ahead with their favoured option - a two party coalition. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
National ready to start negotiations to form new government
October 15, 2023 18:10 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBThe National Party is primed to start negotiations to shape who'll be involved in the new government and determine its policy agenda. The party's leader Christopher Luxon has put together his strategy team. National party leader and the next Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBOwen Farrell kicked 20 points, including two late goals, as England beat Fiji 30 points to 20 in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Marseille.
Business News for 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBBusiness news for 16 October 2023.
Business News for 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBBusiness news for 16 October 2023.
Labour MP holds on despite National challenge
October 15, 2023 17:47 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBLabour MP Greg O'Connor held on to his Ōhāriu seat despite his electorate majority voting for National. National's Nicola Willis made a strong challenge for the seat, but O'Connor held on. O'Connor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour loses seats to the left and right
October 15, 2023 17:44 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBTwo Wellington inner-city Labour strongholds flipped Green, veering left, while much of the country turned right. In Ōhāriu in the capital's northernmost suburbs, Labour's Greg O'Connor held on to his seat despite a strong campaign from Nicola Willis and a party vote that favoured National. Peter Dunne was MP for Ōhāriu and its predecessors for 33 years. Dunne spoke to Corin Dann.
ACT and National to begin talks to form government
October 15, 2023 17:41 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBACT party leader David Seymour says talks with National about forming a government should begin immediately. He says while logistics have yet to be discussed, he hopes to meet in person with National Party leader Christopher Luxon within the next few days. It's not yet clear whether the two parties will need the help of New Zealand First to maintain a majority. About half a million special votes are yet to be counted with some electorate seats waiting on final results. David Seymour told...
Early Sports Chat for October 16 2023
October 15, 2023 17:38 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 17:30 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for October 16, 2023
October 15, 2023 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
England edge Fiji in tense Rugby World Cup quarter-final
October 15, 2023 17:15 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBThe third quarter-final has just finished in Marseille, where England have beaten Fiji 30-24 in another tense and exciting contest. The Fijians threatened a major boil over when they levelled the scores with two late tries, but Owen Farrell's boot carried England into the semi-finals. RNZ Pacific reporter Iliesa Tora spoke to Corin Dann.
All Blacks earn semi-final spot after overcoming Ireland
October 15, 2023 17:11 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBThe All Blacks produced their best performance under coach Ian Foster to upset Ireland 28-24 at Stade de France and storm into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. New Zealand were underdogs heading into the quarter-final, but they overcame two yellow cards, the World's No.1 team and the passionate Irish fans to set up a final four showdown with Argentina. Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Paris.
National begin negotiations to form new government
October 15, 2023 17:11 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBNational's strategy team has held its first post-election meeting, working on how to negotiate with ACT and maybe even New Zealand First. Based on preliminary results National and ACT hold a slim majority at 61 seats out of 121. But there are still 570,000 special votes to be counted, about 20-percent of the total votes cast. Full results won't be known until November 3rd.
Top Stories for Monday 16 October 2023
October 15, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBNational ready to start negotiations; election proves public wanted change; All Blacks to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final.
2023 election results analysed by law professor Andrew Geddis
October 14, 2023 20:56 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBWith 100 percent of the preliminary votes counted, National and ACT are on track to form the next Government. The special votes are yet to be counted, but we know New Zealand First is back in Parliament, and Te Pāti Māori is expected to win four electorate seats University of Otago professor of law Andrew Geddis spoke to Guyon Espiner.
All Blacks reach World Cup semi-final after nailbiter against Ireland
October 14, 2023 20:52 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBThe All Blacks are through to the Rugby World Cup semi-final, beating world number one Ireland 28-24 in their quarterfinal in Paris. Tiffany Salmond has been watching the game in Paris and sports reporter Jonty Dine has been following the action at home. The pair spoke to Morning Report's post-election special.
Shane Jones on NZ First returning to Parliament
October 14, 2023 20:49 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBNew Zealand First is on track to have eight members in Parliament, and may be needed to support National and ACT in government. The party's deputy leader Shane Jones spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Analysis: Government to change after six years of Labour
October 14, 2023 20:46 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament. Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Morning Report...
Māori Party leader on winning four electorate seats
October 14, 2023 20:37 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThe Labour Party has been dealt a drubbing by Te Pati Māori in the Māori electorates, In 2020, Labour held six of the seven seats. Now, that's down to three. Te Pati Māori's held onto Waiariki, taken Te Tai Tonga, and 21-year-old Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has ousted Labour veteran Nanaia Mahuta from Hauraki-Waikato after 15-years in the seat and 27-years in parliament. In Te Tai Hauāuru, co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has secured a decisive victory. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Panel analysis: Labour Party out of government after six years
October 14, 2023 20:28 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament. Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. Former National Party press secretary and media trainer, Janet Wils...
Don Brash on ACT Party's election night performance
October 14, 2023 20:25 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBThe ACT Party has picked up 9 percent of the party vote; and two electorate seats, for a total of 11 seats in Parliament. Leader David Seymour retained Epsom, and deputy Brooke Van Velden took Tāmaki from National's Simon O'Connor. ACT declined our requests for an interview. Don Brash led the ACT Party for seven months in 2011. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
Te Pāti Māori doubles seats from two to four
October 14, 2023 20:13 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBTe Pāti Māori will be doubling its seats in parliament from two to four. It's taken three of the seven Māori electorate seats off Labour. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi increased his winning margin in Waiariki; while co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer took Te Tai Hauāuru; Tākuta Ferris took Te Tai Tonga; and in Hauraki-Waikato 21-year-old Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has ousted Nanaia Mahuta after 15 years. Julian Wilcox hosts RNZ's Mapuna; and the podcast Caucus for RNZ. He spoke to ...
Analysis: Government to change after Labour loss
October 14, 2023 20:12 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament. Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Morning Report...
Party leaders react to 2023 election results
October 14, 2023 20:07 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change with National soon to be in charge of the country and ready to govern with ACT. Labour's promised surge never happened and red seats fell across the country, flipping not only to National, but to the Greens and Te Pāti Māori . Reporter Emma Stanford has the action from the election night:
Analysis: Provisional election results hand power to National and ACT
October 14, 2023 19:58 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament. Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Morning Report's pos...
Marama Davidson on Green Party's third vote climb in a row
October 14, 2023 19:55 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBThe Green Party has increased its party vote for the third election in a row and is now on track for more than 10-percent of the party vote. With special votes still to count, the Greens look to have won an unprecedented three electorates -- Auckland Central, Wellington Central, and Rongotai Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Panel analysis: Labour's loss is National's gain
October 14, 2023 19:46 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament. Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. Panelists National Party member and volunteer for Nicola Willis' ca...
Former NZ First minister Ron Mark on NZ First's return to Parliament
October 14, 2023 19:39 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBOn the provisional vote count, New Zealand First will have eight members in Parliament - but its not yet clear whether he'll be getting a call from Christopher Luxon, inviting Winston Peters to join National and ACT in Government. Together, National and ACT have 61 seats, in a Parliament which will have at least 121 seats. The Party's leader Winston Peters last night called it an "inflection election" with voters "turning things around". One of the party's former ministers, and the curr...
Analysis: National Party's path to power post-election
October 14, 2023 19:34 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBNew Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament. Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Morning Report's pos...
Megan Woods on Labour Party's election loss
October 14, 2023 19:23 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBThe Labour Party's share of votes has roughly halved since Dame Jacinda Ardern led the party to an outright majority of seats in 2020. On Saturday night, the party also lost two electorate seats to the Green Party in Wellington Central and Rongotai It has lost three of its Māori electorates to Te Pāti Māori - Te Tai Hauāuru was won by Debbie Ngarewa-Packer; Te Tai Tonga by Takuta Ferris; and Hauraki-Waikato, which has been held by Labour's Nanaia Mahuta since 2008, is shifting to 21-ye...
National Party to discuss strategy after the rugby - Bishop
October 14, 2023 19:18 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBThe National Party leaders will discuss strategy around forming a government this afternoon, after they have "watched the rugby", says campaign chair Chris Bishop. Bishop has told a Morning Report election special that National is in an "interesting position" around forming a government with Act. The two parties have 61 seats on current voting in a parliament of 121, says the Electoral Commission. Special votes are still to be counted. Bishop noted the conciliatory remarks by NZ First le...