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Sports News for 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBThe Black Caps have beaten the Netherlands by 99 runs in their second World Cup match.
Business News for 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 17:53 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBBusiness news for 10 October 2023.
Fears of humanitarian crisis in Palestine
October 09, 2023 17:47 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBThere are fears Israel's response has the potential to create a humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Palestine Red Crescent Society's Nibal Farsakh spoke to Corin Dann from the Palestine West Bank.
Israeli Defence Force on strong offensive after attacks
October 09, 2023 17:42 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBIsrael says it has regained control of all its territories near Gaza following a multi-front attack from Hamas militants over the weekend. The Israeli Defence Force has gone on a strong offensive - drafting a record 300,000 reservists and ordering a complete blockade on Gaza. The death toll has passed 1,000, including at least 700 Israelis and 560 Palestinians. Among them are civilians - men, women and children of all ages. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv...
Early Sports Chat for 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 17:37 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe Black Caps have beaten the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad in their second game at the World Cup.
Morning Rural News for 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 17:28 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 17:27 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Latest price index shows house prices recovering
October 09, 2023 17:23 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBThe housing market is showing signs of recovery according to the latest QV House Price Index. Despite the market being largely flat in the three months ended September, the average home value has increased and almost all main centres have seen positive growth or the rate of decrease softening. The average home value increased by just 0.9 percent to just over $899,256. QV operations manager James Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
Aid groups rush to villages after large earthquake in Afghanistan
October 09, 2023 17:18 - 5 minutes - 5 MBAid groups rushing to villages devastated by a powerful earthquake in Afghanistan say the impacts are worse than originally thought. A 6.3 magnitude quake hit the country over the weekend with a death toll rising above 2,000. Some of the worst affected areas are near the major city of Herat, where people are digging through debris with their bare hands to try and reach loved ones. UNICEF's Daniel Timme spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 17:04 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBThe Black Caps have beaten the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad in their second game at the World Cup.
Top Stories for Tuesday 10 October 2023
October 09, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTop stories for 10 October 2023 The Labour Party says its found more holes in National's fiscal plan. A record 300 thousand reservists are called up in Israel as it orders a complete siege of Gaza. The sudden death of ACT's Port Waikato candidate means locals will have to wait until after the election to vote in a local MP
It Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival returns to Paihia
October 08, 2023 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBAfter years of disruption and cancellations, the "It" Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival made a triumphant return to Paihia on Saturday. Reporter Peter de Graaf went along.
Loss to Ireland still burns bright for All Blacks
October 08, 2023 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThe All Blacks are still hurting from their historic home series loss to Ireland last year and they're determined to get revenge by beating the World's No.1 team in this weekend's World Cup quarterfinals. However, it will be no easy feat for an All Blacks side who will come up against a red hot team, buoyed by the support of what's likely to be a sea of Irish fans in Paris. Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in France.
Jehovah's Witness leaders to appear in court
October 08, 2023 19:44 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBLeaders of the Jehovah's Witness church will appear in the High Court on Monday to seek exemption from the Royal Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The church is claiming it's not responsible for the care of children in New Zealand because it doesn't run physical facilities to house them. But advocates say the "bricks and mortar" argument is just a reason for the church to sidestep the consequences of past injustices. Former Jehovah's Witness elder turned advocate Shayne Mechen spoke to Ingrid ...
Conflict 'result of Israel's occupation' says Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
October 08, 2023 19:44 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBPalestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says Aotearoa bears some responsibility for the loss of life of Palestinians and Israelis. Israeli and Hamas fighters continue to clash after a shock mass assault on Israeli territory over the weekend. National chair John Minto says western countries such as New Zealand have failed for decades to hold Israel to account for crimes against the Palestinian people. He says the conflict is a result of Israel's occupation of the Gaza Strip. Minto spoke to ...
Market Update for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 19:29 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBMarket Update for 9 October 2023.
NZ Jewish Council says community is 'reeling' over attacks
October 08, 2023 19:26 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBIsraeli and Hamas fighters continue to violently clash after a shock mass assault by the militant group on Israeli territory. New Zealand's Jewish community is reeling. Juliet Moses from the New Zealand Jewish Council spoke to Corin Dann.
'MMP elections, generally, are very close' says Grant Robertson
October 08, 2023 19:18 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBOn current polling, National would require the support of both ACT, and New Zealand First, to form a government. NZ First leader Winston Peters could once again be the 'kingmaker'. Labour MP Grant Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZ First could be 'kingmakers' once again
October 08, 2023 19:11 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBNational is warning if it needs New Zealand First to form a government along with ACT there could be drawn out post-election negotiations, and the possibility of a second election, if it can't get a deal done. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
NZ duo win Bathurst 1000
October 08, 2023 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBNew Zealand racing duo Shane Van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway made history as the second all New Zealand duo to win the Bathurst 1000. It's the third time Van Gisbergen has won the Great Race while Stanaway scored his first Bathurst win. They're only the second all-Kiwi team to win the Great Race, replicating the feat of Greg Murphy and Steven Richards in 1999. And it could potentially be the last time for Van Gisbergen as he returns to the US to compete in NASCAR racing. Motorsport com...
Investigation into care of rangatahi who are out of control
October 08, 2023 18:50 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBA mother who feared her 14-year-old daughter was going to kill her struggled for 18 months to get her child taken into secure care. Even when her daughter went missing for 11 days and started using methamphetamine, the woman says she struggled to get help. In Depth te ao Māori journalist, Ella Stewart, has been investigating the care of rangatahi who are out of control. Stewart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. A warning, this next story discusses drug use, sexual and physical abuse, as well as ...
Fighting continues in Israel after attacks
October 08, 2023 18:42 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBMedia reports from Israel say that more than 600 Israelis have been killed since Hamas militants launched a widespread offensive on Saturday. Israel is still battling to regain control over parts of southern Israel. Fighting between the Israeli defence force and Palestinian Hamas continues. CNN Jerusalem correspondent Hadas Gold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Extended interview with National leader Christopher Luxon
October 08, 2023 18:10 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThe National Party has raising the prospect of a hung Parliament or even a second election, if voters don't deliver a clear National - ACT government. A few weeks ago, National leader Christopher Luxon said he could work with New Zealand First if he had to. Now, he and his colleagues are not so sure. This week, we sit down for an extended interview with the leaders of the two largest parties. We'll hear from Labour's Chris Hipkins on Tuesday. Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Business News for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:53 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBBusiness news for 9 October 2023
NZ Post courier drivers launch case arguing they are employees
October 08, 2023 17:45 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBNZ Post's courier drivers are taking action through the Employment Court, seeking to have themselves declared employees and not contractors. The union says the drivers have no rights to paid annual leave, public holidays, paid sick leave or bereavement leave, and they can't earn overtime pay. John Maynard is the Co-National President of the Postal Workers Union. NZ Post declined to come on the programme Monday morning. Maynard spoke to Corin Dann.
Prospect of hung Parliament as election enters final week
October 08, 2023 17:42 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBJust under a week to go before polling day and National's raising the prospect of a hung Parliament or even a second election, if voters don't deliver a straight National - ACT government. A few weeks ago, leader Christopher Luxon announced he would work with New Zealand First if he needed to. But since then, National and ACT have been imploring voters for support - warning it could be a recipe for instability and chaos if that party is part of the mix. National's campaign chair Chris Bi...
Early Sports Chat for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:38 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Early Sports Chat for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:38 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:25 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Kaikohe teacher stuck in Jerusalem after Hamas attacks Israel
October 08, 2023 17:18 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBMedia reports from Israel now say that at least 600 Israelis have been killed since Hamas militants launched a widespread offensive on Saturday. Kaikohe's Jenny Matheson is in Jerusalem. She was on her way to Tel Aviv with five others, when they got stuck sheltering in Tel Aviv. Matheson spoke to Corin Dann.
Israel residents locked down at home after attack near border
October 08, 2023 17:16 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBHamas fighters breached the border from Gaza - a Palestinian territory occupied by the Israeli military. A spokesperson from the organisation told the BBC their violence is a response to attacks by Jewish settlers. Israel has responded with fierce counter-attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will take "mighty vengeance for this black day". Hilla Sebton lives in a kibbutz with her family just 700 metres away from the Erez checkpoint on the Gaza border where ground assaul...
Sports News for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBArgentina has set up a quarter-final with Wales at the Rugby World Cup after beating Japan 39-27 in their final Pool D game.
Sports News for 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBArgentina has set up a quarter-final with Wales at the Rugby World Cup after beating Japan 39-27 in their final Pool D game.
Top Stories for Monday 9 October 2023
October 08, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTop stories for 9 October 2023: National warns there could be a hung Parliament - or even a second election - if voters don't deliver a clear National-ACT government. T the party's leader, Christopher Luxon, spoke to Corin Dann an extended interview. There is intense fighting in Israel with the militant group Hamas has left almost a thousand people dead
How early is too early for Christmas decorations?
October 04, 2023 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBOctober has only just started, and stores are already gearing up for the Christmas season. In Auckland, shops are aglow with festive lights and adorned with ornaments, sparking the holiday spirit well before December. But how early is too early for Christmas? Our reporter Rayssa Almeida went to find out.
Black Caps to begin World Cup campaign against England
October 04, 2023 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBSome painful memories may have surfaced for New Zealand cricket fans on the eve of the World Cup in India. The Black Caps meet England in the opening game of the tournament in the 132,000 seat Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Thursday night. It's a replay of the 2019 final which England won in controversial fashion. Barry Guy reports.
Black Caps begin World Cup campaign against England
October 04, 2023 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBSome painful memories may have surfaced for New Zealand cricket fans on the eve of the World Cup in India. The Black Caps meet England in the opening game of the tournament in the 132,000 seat Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Thursday night. It's a replay of the 2019 final which England won in controversial fashion. Barry Guy reports.
Push to get Māori and young people to vote
October 04, 2023 19:48 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBWould a barbecued sausage get you to vote? What about having a voting station at your marae? These are just some of things on the menu to get more Māori and young people to have their say this election. The turnout for both groups last time was between 60 and 70 percent - well behind the overall figure of 82 percent. Niva Chittock reports.
Push to get Maori and young people to vote
October 04, 2023 19:48 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBWould a barbecued sausage get you to vote? What about having a voting station at your marae? These are just some of things on the menu to get more Maori and young people to have their say this election. The turnout for both groups last time was between 60 and 70 percent - well behind the overall figure of 82 percent. Niva Chittock reports.
US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy ousted
October 04, 2023 19:42 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBThe United States House of Representatives is in paralysis after the Speaker of the House was removed from his post on Wednesday. Kevin McCarthy was ousted when a group of hard-line Republicans voted with Democrats to vacate the chair. McCarthy now becomes the first speaker of the US House of Representatives to be voted out of office by the chamber and leaves the lower house of congress scrambling to find a replacement. President Joe Biden is aiming to continue business as usual, however...
Market Update for 5 October 2023
October 04, 2023 19:28 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBMarket Update for 5 October 2023.
French fans declare All Blacks their "second team" at RWC
October 04, 2023 19:24 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBWhile the All Blacks may not be the bookies favourites to win the World Cup, they still appear to be the biggest drawcard in rugby, with thousands of supporters turning up to a public skills session with the three-time champions in Lyon. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at the event and discovered just how much French fans love the team from Nouvelle-Zélande.
Auckland councillors to decide on buyout for weather damaged homes
October 04, 2023 19:20 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBAfter months in limbo, Auckland homeowners are anxiously awaiting the results of a critical council meeting on Friday. Councillors will decide, behind closed doors, how to buy out homes damaged in recent severe weather events. Up to $774 million has been set aside to buy hundreds of category 3 houses which have been left uninhabitable. Flood-affected residents and advocates, Caroline Bell-Booth from the Muriwai Stickered Residents Group and Lyall Carter from West Auckland is Flooding spo...
OCR stays at 5.5 percent
October 04, 2023 19:12 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBThe Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5-point-5-percent, but says higher rates will stick around longer as inflation persists. Economists are mixed in what they think will happen next with the OCR - some expecting a small hike in November, while others think the next movement will be to drop the rate. Despite the stagnant OCR, banks have been hiking their mortgage rates in recent weeks, increasing pressure on homeowners. Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin...
New Zealanders defend extra large bully breed after UK moves to ban
October 04, 2023 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBXL bully dog breeders in New Zealand are preparing to defend their dogs. After attacks in Britain the breed is likely to be banned there. The breed is not recognised by Dogs New Zealand, but was created by mixing American pit bull terriers, American bulldogs, English bulldogs and other breeds. Katie Fitzgerald reports.
'Big babies' - XL bullies defended after UK moves to ban
October 04, 2023 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBXL bully dog breeders in New Zealand are preparing to defend their dogs. After attacks in Britain the breed is likely to be banned there. The breed is not recognised by Dogs New Zealand, but was created by mixing American pit bull terriers, American bulldogs, English bulldogs and other breeds. Katie Fitzgerald reports.
Developer raises questions over Wellington Town Hall strengthening work
October 04, 2023 18:44 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBA Wellington property developer says the City Council should never have tried to strengthen the Town Hall, which is now facing a huge cost blow out. The Town Hall has been closed for a decade, due to significant earthquake strengthening work that's needed. Initially expected to cost $32 million to fix, the budget is now north of $320 million. Cassels spoke to Corin Dann.
NZ citizen Ahmed Zaoui detained in Algeria
October 04, 2023 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAhmed Zaoui - a New Zealand citizen - has been detained in Algeria after a political meeting at his home. Zaoui is an activist for democracy. He rose to national prominence here twenty years ago, when he was deemed a security threat by New Zealand intelligence services and the subject of a long legal battle. The security concerns were eventually resolved, and Zaoui settled as a refugee in New Zealand. His lawyer, Deborah Manning, said he is now being interrogated and investigated for his...
Electoral Commission under fire over EasyVote packs
October 04, 2023 18:35 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBThe Electoral Commission has come under fire from both ends of the political spectrum for failing to send out all EasyVote packs before voting opened. The packs include information cards which help speed up the voting process but are not essential. Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon have both expressed concern over the delay, with a million still yet to be delivered. The Electoral Commission declined our request for an interview. Political commentator Grant Duncan spoke to Ingrid Hipkis...