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All Blacks 'rattled' by French at World Cup
September 10, 2023 19:38 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MB'Zombified', 'dazed and confused', 'rattled'. That's how media around the world are describing the All Blacks' performance at Saturday's World Cup opener. The Kiwis scored first at the start of both halves, thanks to winger Mark Telea, and were only down one point at half-time, but crumbled in the second half. First five-eight Richie Mo'unga managed to pick up a penalty, but it wasn't enough to overcome the French who won the game 27-13. RNZ Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipk...
Dramatic rescue to save man stranded 40m above Piha beach
September 10, 2023 19:34 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBA man who was stranded 40 metres above the sea at Auckland's Piha Beach has been saved after a dramatic rescue last night. The police eagle helicopter spotted the man 20 metres below the Tasman walking track. The track has been closed since May due to storm damage. Fire and Emergency's Mike Manning Ingrid Hipkiss.
CTU says National's cuts will target frontline services
September 10, 2023 19:20 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBThe Council of Trade Unions says National's plan to cut public service spending will target frontline services. CTU economist and a former advisor to Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson, Craig Renney, says National's promised tax cuts would be bank rolled by money being chopped from core services, not back offices like the party claims. Renney spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour beefs up security at events
September 10, 2023 19:17 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBLabour has beefed up security at its events after the party's campaign launch was infiltrated by fringe protesters. Party Leader Chris Hipkins was campaigning in Christchurch on Sunday, where he jumped on the election policy pledge-card bandwagon and launched his own. Our political reporter, Katie Scotcher, is on the campaign trail.
National dodges questions on ACT influence
September 10, 2023 19:13 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBThe National Party leader Christopher Luxon is dodging any questions about what influence parties like ACT would have in a National led government, as polling day draws nearer. This includes a proposition by ACT leader David Seymour to back National only on confidence, but forcing it to negotiate every other policy or government spend. He flagged it as an option if National was not prepared to "fully share power", or if it ended up needing both ACT and New Zealand First to form a governm...
Sports News for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBEngland have levelled the one day series with New Zealand after winning the second game at Southampton by 79 runs.
Sports News for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBEngland have levelled the one day series with New Zealand after winning the second game at Southampton by 79 runs.
Business News for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 18:55 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBBusiness news for 11 September 2023.
Discarded road cones litter Auckland city
September 10, 2023 18:48 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBBig numbers of discarded road cones are littering Auckland city. A recent search for abandoned traffic management equipment found more than 2,000 of them. And that only covered a fifth of the city's roads. Auckland Transport's Tracey Berkahn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
ACT floats possibility of new governing arrangement
September 10, 2023 18:44 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBACT is floating the possibility of a new kind of governing arrangement if National refused to co-operate during post-election negotiations. Party leader David Seymour says one option on the table is a confidence-only deal, which would require the larger party to seek ACT's backing for all government spending - or "supply" - decisions on a case-by-case basis. Seymour spoke to political editor Jane Patterson.
Early Sports Chat for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 18:39 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Māori Language Week begins
September 10, 2023 18:21 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBCommunities throughout Aotearoa are preparing to celebrate te reo Māori - to mark Māori Language Week, which begins Monday. It's now 51-years since te petihana reo Māori - when parliament was petitioned to teach Māori language in schools. Kia kaha te reo Māori! Māori Language Commissioner Rawinia Higgins, Ngāi Tūhoe, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
France defeat All Blacks in opening match of Rugby World Cup
September 10, 2023 18:17 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBIt was a sombre start to this year's Rugby World Cup for All Blacks fans, with France taking out the tournament opening match 27-13. The All blacks scored first and were only down one point at half-time, but crumbled in the second half. It's the first time the All Blacks have been beaten in 32 World Cup pool games. RNZ sport correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.
Heavy rain warning for the West Coast issued
September 10, 2023 18:14 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBAn orange severe weather warning is in force on the West Coast Monday morning. The heavy rain could make streams and rivers rise rapidly, and cause flooding and slips. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Black Caps are chasing a target of 227 to beat England in a rain shortened second one-day international in Southampton.
Top Stories for Monday 11 September 2023
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBTop stories for 11 September 2023 The search for thousands of missing people continues as the death toll from the Morocco earthquake climbs past 2,100. The National Party leader is dodging questions about what influence ACT would have in a National led government Labour is beefing up security after it's campaign launch was infiltrated by fringe protesters.
Warriors super fans get mystery tattoos
September 07, 2023 20:51 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBAhead of Saturday's match-up against the Panthers, hype around the Warriors has hit a new peak. Following one of the best seasons the clubs had for years, fan fever has swept the nation with the popular catchphrase "Up The Wahs" etching itself into New Zealand's sporting lexicon. But how far would you go to show your support? A group of 'super fans' were in Sylvia Park on Thursday, lining up to get a free 'mystery' Warriors' tattoo forever inked into their skin. Super fan Karl Tily spoke...
Industry leaders worried standards will change under new govt
September 07, 2023 20:48 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBIndustry leaders are worried a change of government will spell the end of a new way of setting standards and qualifications for tradies. They say Workforce Development Councils are a vast improvement on the industry training organisations they replaced. The National and ACT parties want to dump the six councils, which were introduced two years ago as part of the changes that created super-polytechnic Te Pūkenga. Here's our education correspondent John Gerritsen.
Residents 'blindsided' by windfarm development
September 07, 2023 20:44 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBResidents in coastal South Auckland say they have been blindsided by a windfarm slated for development on their road. The Waiuku Wind Farm project is awaiting approval through the consents process under a law brought in to fast-track projects and boost recovery after the pandemic. It squeaked in - applying for fast tracking under the temporary law barely a month before it was repealed in July. Finn Blackwell reports.
Auckland Council considering Māori seats
September 07, 2023 20:40 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBAuckland Council is urging Māori to contribute to consultation on whether to establish Māori seats, with a lower-than-expected turnout so far. The council is considering whether to create the number of seats based on the size of the Māori electoral roll, or establish two elected Māori councillors with a third mana whenua seat. It's also considering creating another model altogether. 32 of the country's 78 councils already have Māori seats. Auckland Council manager of governance services ...
All Blacks look to bury past results against rivals France
September 07, 2023 20:35 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBThe Rugby World Cup begins Saturday morning when the All Blacks face off against tournament hosts France in Paris. The last time New Zealand played a World Cup game in France, against France, was in 2007 - the name Wayne Barnes still gives many a fan fits. Joe Porter is our resident rugby expert, and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 20:28 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBMarket Update for 8 September 2023.
Temporary village to be built for displaced residents
September 07, 2023 20:24 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBBuilding will get underway in Hastings soon, on the first temporary village for people forced out of their homes after Cyclone Gabrielle. Eleven relocatable homes will be placed at Omahu Marae before the end of the year. The government will lease the land from local hapu and has struck a deal with Ngāti Kahungunu's property arm, K3 Kahungunu Property, to build the houses. Our reporter Lauren Crimp has more.
Questions asked about what difference extra police will make
September 07, 2023 19:45 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBLabour is promising another 300 front-line police, and new laws to crack down on gangs, if it wins the election. The Government has already lifted police numbers by 1,800 since 2017. But in the year to July 2023, crime as a whole rose 25-percent, and while assaults and burglaries declined as a percentage of crimes, numbers are up. Petty crime and theft rose to nearly 70-percent of all crimes, including shoplifting, car theft, and thievery. So what needs to be done to keep people and prop...
Drone use as military weapons rise on the rise
September 07, 2023 19:37 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBThe rise of the use of drones as military weapons marks a major change in military tactics and is something we as a country will need to confront soon. The US has just done a, quote, 'world first' experiment with military drone swarms, alongside Australia, and the UK. Phil Pennington reports.
People who stepped up during Cyclone Gabrielle honoured
September 07, 2023 19:33 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBPeople who stepped up during Cyclone Gabrielle have been honoured at an awards ceremony in Napier. The winners pulled off jet boat rescues in the early hours, fed and housed their homeless neighbours, or became staunch advocates for mental health. Our reporter Kate Green has been talking to them.
Swine flu and other bugs back in Covid's wake
September 07, 2023 19:26 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBIt's been another tough winter for colds and flu, with GPs over-run, packed emergency departments and tens of thousands of people seeking help from pharmacies. While Covid cases were down, doctors say other viruses have swarmed in and young children have been the worst hit. Ruth Hill reports.
Dunedin Hospital lacks staff to train cancer doctors
September 07, 2023 19:18 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBDunedin Hospital will lose its right to train junior cancer doctors next month because it soon won't have enough staff to teach them. Te Whatu Ora's Southern region currently has three Radiation Oncologists, but one is resigning in November. As a result, the Royal College of Radiologists will withdraw the hospital's training accreditation on October the 2nd. The hospital's four registrars, or trainees, will be able to finish their clinical year in Dunedin before moving to another centre....
Festivities kick-off ahead of Rugby World Cup
September 07, 2023 19:13 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBFans around the world are preparing for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Hosts France take on the All Blacks in Paris for the opening game, which kicks-off almost two months of rugby. Reporter Jamie Tahana is in Paris for the tournament, where he has been enduring the sweltering heat and enjoying the festivities. Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBThe Warriors have been dealt a blow ahead of the NRL finals, with injury ruling star halfback Shaun Johnson out of their clash with defending premiers Penrith tomorrow night.
Sports News for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBThe Warriors have been dealt a blow ahead of the NRL finals, with injury ruling star halfback Shaun Johnson out of their clash with defending premiers Penrith tomorrow night.
Business News for 8 Sept 2023
September 07, 2023 18:55 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBBusiness News for 8 Sept 2023.
Tongan volcano triggered fastest underwater debris flow recorded
September 07, 2023 18:48 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBLast year's volcanic eruption in Tonga triggered the fastest underwater debris flow ever recorded - at 122 kmph. The research, by NIWA and the UK's National Oceanography Centre, sought to find out how the eruption of Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai had broken underwater telecommunications cables 80-kilometres away on the seabed. When the volcano blew, it spewed rock and ash 57-kilometres into the mesosphere. It was when some of that material returned to earth that it rapidly spread out deep un...
Early Sports Chat for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 18:39 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Labour promises 300 new police officers if re-elected
September 07, 2023 18:29 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBNew law and order promises from Labour have had a warm but 'I'll believe it when I see it' reaction from police and justice advocates. If re-elected, Labour will deliver 300 new officers, legislation to crack-down on gang convoys - and says it will look at updating laws around stalking. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
Morning Rural News for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 18:27 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Israel Adesanya to defend middleweight title at UFC 293
September 07, 2023 18:21 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBIsrael Adesanya will defend his middleweight title against American Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney this Sunday. Thursday night's media conference was a chaotic entree to the card, with the champion subjected to plenty of verbal barbs from his opponent. Jonty Dine reports.
Early Business News for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Research shows prime time TV audience in decline
September 07, 2023 18:16 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBNew research into New Zealand's media consumption shows the potential death of traditional prime time TV. For the first time in NZ on Air's regular audience-tracking report, more people were reaching for on demand options above scheduled telly between the key hours of 6pm and 10.30pm. Among those switching to digital platforms are the previously unchanging 60-plus age group. Duncan Greive is the founder of The Spinoff, and he's been picking apart the report. Greive spoke to Corin Dann.
Privatising Ports of Auckland could add extra costs
September 07, 2023 18:13 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBPrivatising the Ports of Auckland could hit local users with $70 million dollars in extra costs annually. That comes from a new report commissioned by the Maritime Union of New Zealand, which looks at the downsides of selling operations to foreign companies. Auckland Council is looking at options to sell an operating lease to a global operator, commissioning consultants to seek expressions of interest. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says a key concern is ...
All Blacks seek record fourth title as World Cup set to begin
September 07, 2023 18:08 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBThe final touches are being made in Paris just a day out from the Rugby World Cup, with the All Blacks set to take on the French hosts in the opening match. Both teams say they're anticipating a strong match to open the tournament in front of a sold-out Stade de France. And Saturday morning the whistle will blow getting the 2023 Rugby World Cup underway. New Zealand is seeking a record fourth title, while the Webb Ellis trophy has so far remained elusive for the French.
Sports News for 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBStar halfback Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors NRL play-off game against the Panthers in Penrith tomorrow night.
Top Stories for Friday 8 September 2023
September 07, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBTop stories this morning... 24 hours and 15 minutes to go before The All Blacks and France kick off the Rugby World Cup in Paris. Dunedin Hospital will lose its right to train junior cancer doctors next month, because it can't keep its senior staff.. Covid cases have been down this winter, but other viruses are hitting people hard. People who stepped up during Cyclone Gabrielle have been honoured at an awards ceremony in Napier. And Up the wahs ...Warriors fans line up for a free tatoo a...
Designer creates election themed card game
September 06, 2023 20:54 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBA Christchurch graphic designer is teaching young voters about the upcoming election with a creative twist - by turning it into a card game. It's called 'Meet the Candidates', and pokes fun at New Zealand politics, while teaching players about the top 10 MPs from five major parties, and their policies. The card game's creator Maya Templer spoke to Corin Dann.
US woman Barbie Oppenheimer struggles to convince people her name is real
September 06, 2023 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBA woman in the US is struggling to convince people that her name is real, because by amazing coincidence, it is Barbie Oppenheimer. That's Barbie short for Barbara. The retired university professor shares her name with two of of the year's biggest films - Barbie and Oppenheimer. The real life Barbenheimer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Warriors set to begin finals campaign
September 06, 2023 20:46 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBIn the space of 12 months the Warriors have bounced back from their worst National Rugby League season on record, to one of their best. Last season the club finished in 15th place with only six wins. This season they are among the top 4 sides in the competition and have a growing fan base pushing them to perform in a finals series which starts with a game against the Penrith Panthers in Sydney on Saturday night. Felicity Reid reports.
Kmart distribution centre opens at NZ's biggest inland port
September 06, 2023 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBThe first distribution centre at New Zealand's biggest inland port has opened in Waikato. An inland port operates like a coastal port, with containers moving in and out - only they are moved on trucks and trains rather than on boats. The Waikato inland port is part of the 490-hectare Ruakura Superhub and is built to help tackle carbon emissions. Libby Kirkby-McLeod was at the opening and has more.