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Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault
September 17, 2023 20:43 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBComedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013. Brand has denied the allegations, saying his relationships were "always consensual". The allegations were made after a joint investigation by UK news outlets - the Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches. The BBC's Vincent McAviney spoke to Corin Dann.
Thousands protest in New York to stop new oil and gas drilling
September 17, 2023 20:38 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBThousand are marching through New York city right now, demanding President Biden and other world leaders stop new oil and gas drilling. Thousands of people have filled the streets of Midtown Manhattan to demand world leaders quickly pivot away from the fossil fuels that are dangerously heating up the planet. It follows other demonstrations around the world, including protests in England, India, South Korea and Germany. The protest has attracted support from around 700 organisations, acto...
Proposal to link up Wellington's cycle network
September 17, 2023 20:36 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBA proposal to link up Wellington's popular cycleway network along the waterfront quays is threatening to divide the capital further, with one city councillor labelling the bike lobby "greedy". The group Cycle Wellington argues its plan will be good for non-cyclists too because it will take the pressure off shared routes. Bill Hickman has more.
Market Update for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBMarket Update for 18 September 2023.
Wind knocks out power in the lower North Island
September 17, 2023 20:25 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBNear record wind speeds were recorded across east coast of the lower North Island last night, with gusts of up to 246 kilometres at Cape Turnagain below Hastings. Further south at Castlepoint, winds reached 174 kilometres an hour. Two-and-a-half thousand homes are still without power in the lower North Island, with gales knocking down powerlines and lifting roofs. Michael Cooney from Castlepoint Station is not unaccustomed to a bit of wind. Cooney spoke to Corin Dann.
GNS picking up 'ghost' earthquakes
September 17, 2023 20:23 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBGNS Science says its seismic equipment is sometimes picking up false earthquakes, known as ghost quakes. Ghost quakes can occur when a distant earthquake is picked up and identified as several small closer earthquakes. Waves from a recent Kermadec earthquake were initially identified as two smaller quakes in New Zealand on Geonet's website, and later deleted. GNS Seismologist Elizabeth Abbot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
More than $13 million for cyclone recovery yet to be used
September 17, 2023 20:19 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBMore than $13 million intended for the country's cyclone recovery effort is sitting in a bank account collecting dust. The government's Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund includes $11.7 million from a special Lotto draw in March and more than $1.7 million in public donations - plus some interest. But while people struggle with the cost of rebuilding their lives and communities seven months on, applications won't open until next year. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more.
National candidate supported groups that spread misinformation
September 17, 2023 20:15 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBNational's candidate for Hamilton East - and the frontrunner to win the electorate - has been a staunch opponent to fluoridation of water, vaccine mandates and supported groups that spread misinformation. Ryan Hamilton claimed Covid deaths had been inflated and once claimed poverty is not a reason to fluoridate water because most of the poor drank Raro. Susie Ferguson and Anusha Bradley have been working on this investigation, as part of the bonus episode of RNZ's Undercurrent documentar...
David Seymour apologises after supporter hits a member of the media
September 17, 2023 20:11 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBACT's leader David Seymour has apologised after it emerged one of his supporters hit a member of the media at his party's campaign launch. The confrontation came after protesters from a fringe party disrupted the event. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Warriors hammer Knights to advance to preliminary finals
September 17, 2023 19:54 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBChants of ''up the wahs'' are probably still echoing two days after a show stopping victory against Newcastle on Saturday night. The Warriors are just one win away from a third NRL grand final after hammering the Knights 40-10 in Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium. Sports writer Jamie Wall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Climate change researcher urges heat limits for rest homes and childcare centres
September 17, 2023 19:50 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBA climate change researcher is urging the Government to bring in maximum heat limits for rest homes and childcare centres, to protect vulnerable people. As both temperatures and Aotearoa's elderly population rise, more people will be at risk from heat. One expert says it is a risk we can prepare for, if we choose to. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson has more.
Creative NZ chief executive censured by senior managers
September 17, 2023 19:46 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBCreative NZ's chief executive has been censured for "significant failings" of leadership by senior managers when staff were stranded at the flooded Auckland airport in January. Nearly 30 workers spent most of a night at the airport during the anniversary weekend storm. Reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Severe winds wreak havoc in central NZ
September 17, 2023 19:44 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBSevere gales have wreaked havoc throughout central parts of the country on Sunday night. In the Wellington region, State Highway Two over the Remutakas was closed after gusts topped 150-kilometres per hour. Meanwhile, the strong gusts uprooted trees which took out power lines as they fell. At one point more than 7,000 properties lost power in the Hutt Valley. Fire and Emergency's Wellington District Manager Nick Pyatt spoke to Corin Dann.
Libyan official denies that people were told to stay in homes during floods
September 17, 2023 19:39 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBAn official in eastern Libya has denied allegations that many of those killed in devastating floods were told to stay in their homes. Othman Abdul Jalil, a spokesperson for the Benghazi-based government, says soldiers warned people in the city of Derna to flee. He denied that people were told not to evacuate but conceded some may have felt the threat was exaggerated. Death tolls that have been provided vary from around 6,000 up to 11,000. With many more thousands still missing, Derna's m...
Fiji provide first upset of the World Cup
September 17, 2023 19:36 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBFiji has beaten Australia in the first upset of the Rugby World Cup, It's their first win in 69 years. RNZ Sports journalist Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
National candidate has a history of spreading misinformation
September 17, 2023 19:25 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBThe National Party candidate who is the frontrunner to win the Hamilton East electorate has been a staunch opponent of fluoridation of water, vaccine mandates and has supported groups that spread misinformation. In social media posts, Ryan Hamilton claimed Covid deaths had been inflated and once claimed poverty is not a reason to fluoridate water because most of the poor drank Raro. The revelations come in a bonus episode of RNZ's Undercurrent documentary podcast, which has just dropped ...
ACT party campaign launch overshadowed by protestors
September 17, 2023 19:20 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBThe ACT Party's glitzy campaign launch was overshadowed by a moustachioed protestor who snuck into the event - incognito - at the weekend. More than 500 people gathered in Auckland's Civic Theatre where ACT was poised to promote its fierce opposition to co-governance. Instead, party leader David Seymour ended up apologising on behalf of a small group of angry supporters who lost their rag when the event was hijacked by a fringe party. Our political reporter Anneke Smith was there.
Wind destroys buildings on South Wairarapa farm
September 17, 2023 19:16 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBA South Wairarapa farm had two buildings destroyed in the wild winds. Belinda Milnes from Pigeon Bush near the Remutaka Hill spoke to Corin Dann.
Flights cancelled as wind causes havoc
September 17, 2023 19:13 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBReporter Soumya Bhamidipati joins us now from Wellington airport, where multiple flights were cancelled on Sunday, and further cancellations and delays on Monday morning. Bhamidipati spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Winds reach 246km/h in the North Island
September 17, 2023 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBPeople across the North Island are picking up the pieces after gale force winds reaching up to 246 kilometres per hour tore through the country Roofs were lifted, windows smashed and powerlines knocked out, with Fire and Emergency attending 164 callouts between Wellington and Taupo Sunday night. Over 2,000 houses are still without power in the lower North Island. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBFiji has produced the first upset of the Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 22-15 in Saint-Etienne.
Sports News for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBFiji has produced the first upset of the Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 22-15 in Saint-Etienne.
Business News for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 18:53 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBBusiness news for 18 September 2023.
Locals question council plans to concrete over creek
September 17, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBA community group on Auckland's Te Atatu peninsula is questioning council plans to pour concrete and turn one of the last creeks in the area into a stormwater pipe. Aging infrastructure and storms have exposed the urgent need to upgrade the city's pipes. But the Rivercare Group Te Wai o Pareira says siloed agencies making decisions will make things worse for locals and the environment. Jessie Chiang reports.
Flights cancelled as wind rips through the country
September 17, 2023 18:41 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBMultiple flights departing Wellington this morning have been cancelled or delayed after extremely strong winds ripped through the country last night. Over 2,000 houses are still without power in the lower North Island, with gusts knocking down powerlines. Gusts of up to 246 kilometres per hour were recorded. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 18:25 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 18:22 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Fiji beat Australia in World Cup upset
September 17, 2023 18:12 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBAcross the world to France where Fiji just beat Australia in a stunning World Cup upset. Fiji won 22-15, after taking the lead in the first half with four penalty kicks. They followed that up with an early try in the second half, keeping their lead until the final whistle. A couple of other Pacific Island teams played their first games yesterday with Tonga losing to Ireland 59 to 16, while Samoa smashed Chile 43-10 And let's not forget the All Blacks swept Namibia under the rug on Saturd...
Ferocious gales batter central New Zealand
September 17, 2023 18:08 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBFerocious gales have been hitting large swathes of central New Zealand. A wind gust of 245-kilometres per hour was recorded Sunday night at Cape Turnagain, on the North Island's East Coast south of Hawke's Bay. And wind speeds hit 230-kilometres per hour at Mt Hutt ski field in the Canterbury High Country on Saturday night. In the Wellington region, State Highway Two over the Remutakas was closed - gusts hit 185-kilometres per hour Sunday night. And falling trees have taken out powerline...
Sports News for 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBAuckland golfer Ryan Fox recovered from a triple bogey to win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Top Stories for Monday 18 September 2023
September 17, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBTop stories for 18 September 2023 Ferocious winds have lashed much of the country, damaging properties, closing roads and cancelling flights ACT leader David Seymour says scrapping co-governance will be a top priority in any negotiations after the election National's Hamilton East candidate is revealed as a staunch opponent of water fluoridation and vaccine mandates.
Otago Polyfest celebrates 30 years
September 14, 2023 20:55 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBThousands of young people have been performing at Otago Polyfest this week, marking 30 years of celebrating Māori and Pacific culture. More than 140 early childhood centres and schools are taking part in this year's festival in Dunedin, featuring Kapa Haka and Pacific Island performances. RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon is in Dunedin covering the week-long festival.
Warriors fans gearing up for semi-final
September 14, 2023 20:50 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBWarriors fans are gearing up for one of the most anticipated NRL matches on home soil in almost a decade. They will take on the red hot Newcastle Knights, at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. Tickets to the play-off sold out in a matter of minutes and the hospitality industry is hoping those who missed out, will flock to bars and restaurants to catch the action. Delphine Herbert has the story.
AT HOP system hacked
September 14, 2023 20:48 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBHackers have attacked Auckland Transport's HOP system, knocking out a number of services for at least a week. Online top-ups and transactions using Eftpos and credit cards are out while some ticket and top-up machines are also unavailable. AT chief executive Dean Kimpton confirmed it was a ransomware attack, called Medusa, and no personal or financial data was believed to have been compromised. Gorilla Technology chief executive Paul Spain spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Death toll passes 11,000 in Libyan floods
September 14, 2023 20:40 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBThe Red Crescent says the death toll from floods in Libya has risen to at least 11,000 people, with 20,000 more still missing. International rescue teams are still searching for possible survivors in the mud and ruins of the city of Derna. The mayor of the city has said there's an urgent need for teams specialising in recovering bodies, and it's estimated a third of those impacted are children. UNICEF Libya representative Michele Servadei spoke to Corin Dann.
Ngāti Porou Oranga's Waka Manaaki health shuttle a success
September 14, 2023 20:37 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBThe East Coast has always been a remote region, but with the carnage wrought by severe weather like Cyclone Gabrielle, communities have been even more cut off this year. But a new initiative - in the form of a shuttle bus - is taking pressure off those who need healthcare in Gisborne. And locals can't get enough. Our reporter Leonard Powell heard from the man behind the wheel.
Market Update for 15 September 2023
September 14, 2023 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBMarket Update for 15 September 2023.
Napier City Council backs out of plans to sell land
September 14, 2023 20:25 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBNapier City Council has backed out of plans to sell land to Kāinga Ora after a residents' association took legal action. 100 homes were to be built on Prebensen Drive - but neighbouring residents weren't consulted on the pre-approved decision. The council says it called off the sale because it didn't want legal fees to take away from cyclone recovery spending. The Mayor of Napier and Kāinga Ora were both unavailable for interviews. Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann....
Political editors panel: Major polls and an update on government books
September 14, 2023 20:14 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBRNZ political editor Jane Patterson, RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher, NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett and NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan examine the past week in politics.
Head of Māori Language Commission aiming for a million te reo speakers
September 14, 2023 19:52 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBThe head of the Māori Language Commission is aiming for a million speakers of Te Reo Māori long before the target date set by the Government. But while demand for courses is huge, teachers and students still face big challenges. Pokere Paewai reports.
All Blacks look to bounce back from French loss
September 14, 2023 19:48 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBThe All Blacks are adamant they've learnt the lessons from a "painful" defeat to France and they're determined to mark Sam Whitelock's record equalling 148th test with victory. The three-time champions take on minnows Namibia in their second World Cup game tomorrow morning, with coach Ian Foster making multiple changes to the side. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
Wellington street remains closed due to burst water pipe
September 14, 2023 19:43 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBA northbound lane on Customhouse Quay remains closed this morning after a burst water pipe left around 100 properties without water on Thursday. Water was restored to Wellington CBD residents and businesses Thursday night. There was also a second burst pipe in the suburb of Karori which was fixed earlier Thursday night. Wellington Water acting group manager customer operations Tim Harty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
$22 million allocated to improve resilience of West Coast roads
September 14, 2023 19:38 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBEighteen roading projects on the West Coast are set to benefit from a plan to allocate $22 million to improving the overall resilience of the state highway corridor. The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, made the announcement while he, in his capacity as Labour Party leader, was campaigning in the region. The plan is to better strengthen the local roading system against extreme weather events of the sort experienced in the region recently. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Corin Dann.
Brown labels spending 'extravagant' of Ministry for Pacific Peoples' breakfasts
September 14, 2023 19:33 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBNational wants to know why $52,000 was spent by members of the Pacific Caucus and other officials on post-Budget breakfast events earlier this year. Labour's spokesperson for Pacific Peoples, Barbara Edmonds, along with Carmel Sepuloni and members of the Pacific Caucus and other officials hosted five breakfast events around the country for stakeholders and pasifika communities. National Public Service spokesperson Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Police to buy new tasers but won't say how they'll be monitored
September 14, 2023 19:26 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBThe police won't say how new tasers they're buying will be monitored for public safety. The existing tasers used by police have built in cameras, but replacements don't and are instead meant to be paired with body worn cameras, recording any time they're used. But the police say they've ruled out body worn cameras and won't say how they'll monitor use of the new tasers. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Warriors take on Knights in semi-final
September 14, 2023 19:25 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBThe Warriors are running out of chances to keep their National Rugby League season alive. On Saturday they host the in-form Newcastle Knights at Mt Smart Stadium in a must-win semi-final game. It is the Warriors' first home final in 15 years - and the sold-out signs are up. Felicity Reid reports.
Politicians discuss rural issues at Waikato debate
September 14, 2023 19:15 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBPoliticians turned up for a grilling in the dairy heartland of Waikato last night. 200 people packed into a room at the Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton to hear who was promising what for farmers. Leah Tebbutt was there.
MPs debate finance policy in front of boisterous crowd in Queenstown
September 14, 2023 19:10 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBLabour's track record - and National Party costings - were challenged in front of an at-times raucous crowd at the ASB Great Finance Debate in Queenstown Thursday night. An election campaign fixture, the event brought MPs from the top four polling parties together to argue over government spending, proposed new taxes and one party's plan to axe 15,000 jobs in the public service. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there.
Business News for 15 September 2023
September 14, 2023 18:57 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBBusiness news for 15 September 2023.