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East Coast forestry companies making changes to reduce slash
September 28, 2023 19:42 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBSome forestry companies on the East Coast have spent millions of dollars cleaning up slash from this year's two damaging cyclones and say they're making changes to reduce the future risk. But others are being accused of ducking for cover, sparking calls for stronger laws to force them to face their responsibilities. Seven months after hundreds of thousands of logs swept onto properties and dammed rivers, it's still not known how long the clean-up will take or how much the final bill will...
Only cryptosporidium therapeutics lab in Southern Hemisphere to close due to lack of funding
September 28, 2023 19:37 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBA parasitology research lab specialising in testing drugs for cryptosporidium is closing due to a lack of funding. This in the same week a cryptosporidium outbreak plagues Queenstown residents with still no clear understanding of the source. University of Otago parasitology professor Bruce Russell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 19:31 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBMarket Update for 29 September 2023.
Podcast looks into controversial Christchurch Civic Creche case
September 28, 2023 19:28 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBA new podcast detailing the ins and outs of the controversial Christchurch Civic Creche case launched Friday 29 September. It's nearly a year since Peter Ellis had his convictions quashed in a landmark Supreme Court decision. This new comprehensive 12-part series looks into how he came to be accused and jailed from crimes that he's since been acquitted of. RNZ podcast producer Liz Garton filed this preview.
Italy look to pull off major upset against the All Blacks
September 28, 2023 19:24 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBThe All Blacks face a must-win game against Italy at the Rugby World Cup and the recent form of both teams has some wondering if the unbeaten Azzuri can pull off a major upset in Lyon Saturday morning. On the line is Dean Budd, who played in Italy for a decade and was captain of their World Cup squad at the last tournament in Japan four years ago. Budd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
All Blacks out to prove doubters wrong against Italy
September 28, 2023 18:53 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBThe All Blacks face a must win game against Italy at the Rugby World Cup this weekend and while New Zealand fans would usually be bullish about the result, recent form has some questioning whether the Azzuri could pull off an upset in Lyon. Both teams are chasing the second quarter-final berth from pool A behind hosts France and as rugby reporter Joe Porter reports, the All Blacks are under pressure to perform. And the Black Ferns are also in action this weekend, they take on Australia S...
Calls for revamp of national netball competition
September 28, 2023 18:49 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBCalls are mounting for New Zealand's national netball competition to be revamped if the Silver Ferns' are to snap out of their slump in form. Last month the Silver Ferns missed the podium at a World Cup for the first time and they followed that with a humbling loss to a virtual England B team last week. The New Zealand side at least bounced back from that defeat with a big win in the second test. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua is adamant our top players need more exposure to Australian teams ...
Only known customary Māori sail returns to NZ for short time
September 28, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBTe Rā - the only known customary Māori sail in existence - has returned to New Zealand for a short time. The piece is usually stored at the British Museum in London, and is currently at the Christchurch Art Gallery. It will move to Tāmaki Paenga Hira, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, from November 18, before returning to London next May. Auckland Museum Curator Dr Kahutoi Te Kanawa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Update: an earlier version was published to say Te Rā is on display at the Briti...
Politicians hear renters discuss issues at forum
September 28, 2023 18:40 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBPoliticians have heard about the plight of renters at a forum in Wellington. Renters United and Generation Zero have questioned National, Labour, the Greens and TOP on what it calls one of the biggest issues facing the country. Housing reporter Emma Stanford listened in.
Police on watch for more protests in Wellington
September 28, 2023 18:38 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBPolice have been keeping watch overnight for any sign of protesters at Parliament after Thursday's anti-government march. Around 2,000 people descended on the Capital in a demonstration organised by Brian Tamaki's Freedoms and Rights Coalition. Krystal Gibbens reports.
The Warehouse and Sanitarium battle over supply of Weet-Bix
September 28, 2023 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBThe Warehouse Group has laid a complaint against Sanitarium over its decision to stop supplying Weet-Bix - the breakfast of champions - from the end of the month and the Commerce Commission is "extremely concerned". The Warehouse says it's unfair that the cereal will be sold to the two major grocery chains, but not in their stores. Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston says Weet-Bix producer Sanitarium is citing supply issues, but he doesn't think that's good enough. Commerce Commission chai...
'It's a level three situation, the highest ever' - deputy mayor on sewage leak
September 28, 2023 18:20 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBThe Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the raw sewage being pumped into the Waitematā Harbour is a result of many years of neglect. It will take an estimated ten days to fix the broken sewer pipe at the bottom of the 13 meter-deep sinkhole in Parnell. Mayor Brown says his city's ageing infrastructure was being exposed. Brown was unavailable to speak to Morning Report. Deputy mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Corin Dann.
NZ First candidate on race baiting accusations
September 28, 2023 18:13 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBLabour leader Chris Hipkins is continuing to target his political opponents over their rhetoric around Māori, saying it's race-baiting. He's delivered a warning about the impact a National, ACT, New Zealand First government would have on race relations calling it divisive and a huge step backwards. New Zealand First candidate for Northland Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour leader accuses other parties of race baiting during campaign
September 28, 2023 18:10 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBLabour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at other political parties, accusing them of race baiting during the election campaign in order to gain power. He's delivered a warning about the impact a National, ACT, New Zealand First government would have on race relations calling it divisive and a huge step backwards. However other leaders are dismissing his accusation as a sign of desperation, as Labour continues its downwards slide in the polls. Political editor Jane Patterson filed this ...
Sports News for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThe White Ferns have fallen to a one day series defeat to South Africa after losing the second game by seven wickets in Pietermaritzburg.
Sports News for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThe White Ferns have fallen to a one day series defeat to South Africa after losing the second game by seven wickets in Pietermaritzburg.
Business News for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 17:54 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBBusiness news for 29 September.
Mother leads hīkoi to Parliament to protest anti-gang policies
September 28, 2023 17:43 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBA mother of Head Hunters gang members says her 12-day hīkoi to Parliament was a success, despite receiving a frosty response from the National Party on arrival. Matilda Kahotea led a group of gang whānau from Northland to Wellington, collecting 5,000 signatures on a petition protesting National and ACT anti-gang policies. National's law and order spokesperson, Mark Mitchell, met them at Parliament. Kahotea spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 29 Sepember 2023
September 28, 2023 17:39 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 17:27 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Calls for urgent action over exploding pest population
September 28, 2023 17:16 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBThree unlikely bedfellows have joined forces - calling for urgent action over what they say is an exploding population of browsing pests across the country. Federated Farmers, the New Zealand Institute of Forestry, and Forest & Bird have written to all the major political parties, calling for increased and targeted funding. They say controlling the large mobs of wild deer, goats, pigs and wallabies is vital for both the economy and the environment. Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola To...
Waihi birthing facility closes
September 28, 2023 17:12 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBNew mums in Waihi will have to travel further to give birth in busy hospitals as another birthing suite is forced to shut shop. Rural NGO's across the country are under immense pressure to match the economic sustainability of urban public hospitals. The NZ College of Midwives chief executive, Alison Eddy, says the closure of the Waihi Birthing Centre will take away the option of a home-like birth setting for expectant mothers. Eddy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Frustration in Auckland over burst sewer pipe
September 28, 2023 17:09 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBIwi and residents are becoming increasingly frustrated with Auckland's failing infrastructure, as contamination from a burst sewer pipe closes inner-city beaches for more than 10 days. Hundreds of litres of sewage per second has been spilling into the ocean after a main sewer line collapsed this week, causing massive sinkhole in the upmarket suburb of Parnell. Watercare is trying to work out where exactly the sewage is ending up and all beaches in the Waitematā Harbour are deemed unsafe...
Sports News for 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 17:04 - 1 minute - 961 KBThe White Ferns were beaten by seven wickets in the second one-dayer against South Africa in Pietermaritzburg this morning as the hosts took an unassailable 2-nil lead in the three match series.
Top Stories for Friday 29 September 2023
September 28, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBTop stories for 29 September 2023: Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at other political parties, accusing them of race baiting to gain power. New Zealand First's Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.. Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson discusses the Parnell sinkhole and likely local body rate increases next year. Commerce Commission chair of the board John Small spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about its investigation into Sanitarium's decision to stop supplying Weet-Bix to the Warehouse...
Silver Ferns end winless streak with victory over England
September 27, 2023 19:53 - 2 minutes - 2 MBThe Silver Ferns ended a five-game winless streak at a sold-out Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Wednesday night. The team levelled the Taini Jamison series with a 57-36 win over the England Roses. The series decider will be played on Saturday in Hamilton. RNZ netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Four Warriors pick up awards at Dally M ceremony
September 27, 2023 19:49 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBFour Warriors players picked up awards at the Dally M ceremony on Wednesday night in Sydney. The awards celebrate the best and brightest of the NRL season, which concludes this weekend when the Penrith Panthers take on the Brisbane Broncos. Halfback Shaun Johnson had been one of the favourites for the top gong, but missed out to Kalyn Ponga, of the Newcastle Knights, by one point. However, coach Andrew Webster, winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Johnson and prop Addin Fonua-Blake all won aw...
Protestors descend on Wellington
September 27, 2023 19:40 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBPolice in Wellington are warning people to expect significant disruptions on Thursday with protestors descending on the capital. The Freedoms and Rights Coalition is leading the protest, unhappy about what they call a transgender agenda, race-based politics, global control, and what they call a climate change scam. Freedom's New Zealand leader, and Destiny Church founder, Brian Tamaki, is leading the protest. Tamaki spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 19:39 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBMarket Update for 23 September 2023.
Finance leaders' debate
September 27, 2023 19:10 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWe're a little over two weeks out from the election and both major parties have given their pitch to voters to ease the cost of living. The question is, what will voters go for? Will it be GST-free fruit and vegetables, or a tax cut? National Party finance spokesperson Nicola Wills is in Auckland, and Labour Party finance spokesperson Grant Robertson is in Wellington. Corin Dann hosted the debate.
Sports News for 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBCoach Ian Foster hopes the return Shannon Frizell will toughen up the All Blacks pack and give them a better chance of dominating the breakdown in Saturday's must win World Cup match against Italy in Lyon.
Cooking classes prove popular at a Taranaki food bank
September 27, 2023 18:44 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBA Taranaki food bank is rustling up savings and nutritious grub at a series of popular cooking classes. The Waitara Pataka Kai's nine-week pilot programme is catering for 16 people - most from family groups. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along.
Give-a-Little page set up for Mama Hooch sexual assault case victims
September 27, 2023 18:38 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBA survivor of the Christchurch Mama Hooch sexual assault case has set up a Give-a-Little page to support victims' recovery. Last month Brothers Roberto and Danny Jaz were convicted of multiple charges including rape, sexual violation, indecent assault, stupefying, disabling, making intimate recordings of women without their knowledge or consent, and supplying illicit drugs to victims. The legal aid bill for the two has reached almost $900,000, and the brothers were not ordered to pay rep...
Patients become impatient at GP wait times
September 27, 2023 18:33 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBPatients around the country are waiting weeks for GP appointments, as primary care is inundated with people who can't get on hospital waiting lists for treatment. The problem is set to get worse, with half the country's family doctors set to retire within a decade - that is if they don't burn out first. Ruth Hill reports.
Publicly funded surgery at private hospitals doubles since 2015
September 27, 2023 18:30 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBThe two largest political parties will not say if they support private hospitals picking up even more publicly funded surgery. Newly released data shows the number of public-funded inpatient surgeries done in the private sector has doubled since 2015 to 20,000. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Getting to the bottom of Whangārei's petrol prices
September 27, 2023 18:22 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBAs petrol prices routinely break the $3-per-litre barrier, focus has returned to the way fuel costs are set around New Zealand - and it's highlighted one of the nation's great mysteries. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf explains.
Barriers around Parliament as protestors arrive in Wellington
September 27, 2023 18:19 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBParliament staff have been told to work from home on Thursday as protestors plan to march from Civic Square. The protest is being led by Brian Tamaki's Freedom and Rights Coalition. Some roads around Parliament are closed. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Untreated water flows into Waitematā Harbour due to sink hole
September 27, 2023 18:15 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBCrews have worked through Wednesday night blasting water into a blocked sewer main at the bottom of a 13-metre sinkhole in Auckland. Despite initial success clearing soil and debris from the pipe around 1am, by daylight, the sewer was blocked again. That meant large volumes of untreated wastewater from central and west Auckland have gone straight into the Waitematā Harbour contaminating inner-city beaches. Watercare estimates the 2.1 metre diameter brick pipe is about 112-years old. ...
Fiery clashes as leaders go head-to-head at debate
September 27, 2023 18:09 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBThere were fiery clashes over crime, health, education and the economy on Wednesday night as the National and Labour party leaders went head to head in the Newshub Leaders' Debate. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.
Election campaign turned up a notch at leaders' debate
September 27, 2023 18:05 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBChris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon have cranked the election campaign energy up a notch. The two leaders went head-to-head in an electric leaders debate Wednesday night, hosted by Newshub's Patrick Gower. Both leaders committed to a myriad of new policies - some accidentally. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.
Business news for 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 17:50 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBBusiness news for 28 September 2023.
Family Planning clinics struggling due to lack of nurses
September 27, 2023 17:42 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBFamily Planning clinics are emptying and it's not due to a lack of need, but a lack of nurses. A twenty five per cent pay parity difference between primary sector nurses and sexual health-specialised nurses is creating a problem. Family Planning Chief Executive Jackie Edmond says it is simply not possible to entice nurses to apply or stay when Te Whatu Ora nurses are able to earn more. Edmond spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sink hole opens up in Parnell damaging sewers
September 27, 2023 17:39 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBWatercare crew in Auckland have been working through Wednesday night to clear a blocked sewer main and stop raw sewage from pouring into the supercity's harbour. It happened after part of the pipe collapsed leaving a massive 13-metre-deep sink hole on a private property in Parnell. Dozens of beaches in the inner city have been closed for swimming, and as Jordan Dunn reports some local businesses have also taken a hit.
Early Sports Chat for 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 17:36 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 17:23 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 17:21 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Kea numbers rising in Nelson Lakes
September 27, 2023 17:18 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBThe kea's cry is getting louder around Nelson Lakes. Local trampers are delighted by the rising number of kea sightings in the area thanks to the Conservation Department's labour-intensive pest control. DOC's Nelson Lakes Senior Biodiversity Ranger Melissa Griffin counts roughly 25 kea in the region today, after the species had virtually disappeared ten years ago. Griffin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
National makes bid to reclaim Nelson from Labour
September 27, 2023 17:08 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBNational is making a bid to reclaim the Nelson electorate seat that was blue for twenty-four years. Labour's Rachel Boyack ousted Nick Smith in 2020 - and now Blair Cameron is vying for a shot at the role. Samantha Gee went along to a candidates meeting at the Nelson Cathedral.
Top Stories for Thursday 28 September 2023
September 27, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBTop stories for 28 September 2023. We score last night's election debate between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon The barriers are up around parliament and parliamentary staff are told to work from home ahead of political protests planned for later today. After 8.30 we'll speak to Brian Tamaki We have the latest on Auckland's giant wastewater sinkhole GPs plead for help as patient waiting times continue to get longer.