Morning Report
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AI-assited tool to select astronauts to be developed
September 06, 2023 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBA New Zealand company is developing an AI-assisted tool which will help pick the best people to go into space. Dr Brian Russell, of Ambient Cognition, will lead the project which includes a new way to monitor the health and performance of astronauts. The project comes as part of a partnership between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and US space company Axiom Space, which is building a successor to the International Space Station. Russell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBBusiness update for 7 September 2023.
Rugby World Cup: 'No one parties like the Kiwis'
September 06, 2023 20:25 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBNearly 600,000 rugby fans from all over the world will be in France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. It all kicks off early on Saturday morning New Zealand time when France hosts the All Blacks on their home turf. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram caught up with some Kiwi fans heading to Europe including a couple taking their poi to Paris.
Some Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in their homes
September 06, 2023 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBSome Hawke's Bay residents are fighting to stay in their homes that were untouched by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle, yet have been deemed unsafe to live in. The regional council says it's dealing with around 300 requests to reassess the provisional flood-risk categories. And Thursday is the final chance for people to make submissions on their categories before the council makes its final ruling. Our reporter Lauren Crimp has the story.
National promises 10,000 electric vehicle chargers
September 06, 2023 20:10 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe National Party is promising to provide 10,000 electric vehicle chargers across the country by 2030. But it also proposes to scrap the Clean Car Discount. Green Party spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says installing EV chargers and yet also making it harder for people to buy an EV is bizarre. Genter and National's transport spokesperson Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
North Shore residents stop housing development
September 06, 2023 19:52 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBA group of North Shore residents are celebrating their victory over a housing development. Local Residents in Beach Haven claimed the 81 proposed apartments would turn their area into a cesspit for crime. Council commissioners received 167 submissions in opposition and now the project has been stopped. Crispin Robertson lead the group of Beach Haven residents opposing the development, and Timothy Welch is a senior lecturer in urban planning at Auckland University. Robertson and Welch spo...
Scientists explore lab-grown fruit
September 06, 2023 19:45 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBYou've heard of lab-grown meat, well how about lab-grown fruit. A team of Canterbury scientists are exploring fruit production, using plant cells developed in the laboratory. There's not a tree, bush or vine in sight, but Plant and Food Research aims to re-create the taste and nutritional benefits of regular fruit. Adam Burns reports.
All Blacks name starting 15 for opening World Cup match
September 06, 2023 19:41 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBNew Zealand's team for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against France has been named this morning, with coach Ian Foster making four changes to the side that suffered a record defeat to South Africa almost two weeks ago. Midfielder Jordie Barrett misses out due to injury, with Anton Leinert-Brown slotting in to take the number 12 jersey, while Nepo Laulala comes in for the injured Tyrel Lomax at prop. Other changes see Codie Taylor replacing Dane Coles at hooker, and Dalton Papa...
Auckland high school struggles with building project delays
September 06, 2023 19:36 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBAn Auckland high school is struggling with leaky roofs and falling ceiling tiles, four years after the Education Minister announced a multi-million-dollar repair programme. Botany Downs Secondary is one of seven schools where building project delays have sparked cost reviews. More than a hundred major school build projects are on the go - but half are well overdue and a quarter are more than a third over budget. Phil Pennington reports.
Rolling Stones release first new music in 18 years
September 06, 2023 19:26 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBThe Rolling Stones released a new single, Angry, overnight. 80-year-old Mick Jagger and his bandmates appeared with US talk show host Jimmy Fallon at the Hackney Empire Theatre in East London to announce their first album in 18 years, Hackney Diamond. It's also the band's first album since the death of drummer Charlie Watts two years ago. Rolling Stone journalist Kory Grow spoke to Corin Dann.
Petrol companies asked to explain prices
September 06, 2023 19:17 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBPetrol companies are being asked to explain anomalies in the price of fuel. The Commerce Commission has sent letters to several petrol companies, after prices were monitored in the first year of a new regulatory regime. Commission chair John Small says he's at a loss to explain the variance in pricing. The Waitomo Group runs more than 75 petrol stations, between Paihia and Dunedin, but it hasn't been questioned by the Commerce Commission over its pricing. Waitomo managing director Jimmy ...
National makes commitment to build 1,000 state houses
September 06, 2023 19:13 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBNational Party deputy leader Nicola Willis was among three political leaders who made a surprising commitment at a debate last night to build a 1,000 state houses in Auckland each year. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson also agreed to do so. The debate, which had over 500 attendees, was hosted by a newly formed alliance of community organisations called Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga. Nina Santos chaired the meeting, and she joins us now.
Skin cancer specialists concerned about wait time for results
September 06, 2023 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBAs we head into summer, skin cancer specialists say lives are being put at risk because of delays getting results back from some laboratories, with people waiting up to eight weeks to hear if they have melanoma. One Auckland community laboratory has been so slow its international standard of competence has been suspended and health agency Te Whatu Ora has been forced to apologise to patients. Sally Wenley reports.
Business News for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:54 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBBusiness news for 7 September 2023.
NZ ideal place to develop low-emission aviation fuel according to report
September 06, 2023 18:49 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBSix international companies - including Air New Zealand, Christchurch Airport and Airbus - have banded together to study opportunities for using green hydrogen to fuel aviation. In a report released this morning, the group says New Zealand is an ideal place to develop the low-emission fuel alternative, thanks to our short domestic flight times and high percentage of renewable electricity generation. Chris Boyle is a co-founder of Christchurch-based engineering company Fabrum - which is a...
MTA backs National's plans to scrap the Clean Car Discount
September 06, 2023 18:43 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBThe Motor Transport Association is backing National's plan to scrap the Clean Car Discount and rework the Clean Car Standard. National Party leader Christopher Luxon has also promised 10,000 electric vehicle chargers across the country by 2030, if elected. MTA chief executive Lee Marshall says the targets under the clean car standard are unrealistic and wants government to work with the industry on more workable goals. Marshall spoke to Ingris Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:37 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:25 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:24 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Whangārei motorists paying more for petrol
September 06, 2023 18:08 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBThe Commerce Commission has issued a please explain to petrol companies over their fuel pricing fluctuations across various locations. Commission chair, John Small, says motorists in Whangārei are paying more than other cities studied despite being the closest city to Marsden Point, which in turn is the closest port to major fuel sources like Singapore and South Korea. So why is fuel so expensive just up the road? Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBAnton Lienert-Brown has replaced the injured Jordie Barrett at 2nd five in one of four changes to the New Zealand starting side for the World Cup opener against France on Saturday morning.
Sports News for 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBAnton Lienert-Brown has replaced the injured Jordie Barrett at 2nd five in one of four changes to the New Zealand starting side for the World Cup opener against France on Saturday morning.
Top Stories for Thursday 7 September 2023
September 06, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBTop stories for 7 September 2023 As we head into summer, skin cancer specialists say lives are being put at risk because of delays of up to eight weeks for melanoma test results We have more on petrol companies and why prices vary so much between regions and even within cities. Overdue and over budget, half of 100 major school building projects are behind schedule and a quarter face cost overruns
Pilot program using flies to make high-protein animal feed
September 05, 2023 20:56 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBA multinational company has partnered with the Ministry of Primary Industries and researchers from Massey University to pilot a program that uses flies to convert waste from breweries, orchards and wineries into high-protein feed for animals. Veolia is a multi-billion dollar company that develops environmental solutions. They have provided a lab, based in Palmerston North, which is trialling various sources of organic by-products to produce high-protein feed - with a little help from bla...
Kelp forests in danger due to warming seawaters
September 05, 2023 20:53 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBWarming seawaters are putting Aotearoa's kelp forests and ecosystems in danger of collapse. That's according to a new study by Victoria University of Wellington. Seaweed ecosystems, like kelp forests, are important habitats for species like pāua, kina, crayfish, and fish species like moki, blue cod, and snapper. Research author Dr Christopher Cornwall says kelp forests are economically, environmentally, and culturally crucial. Cornwall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Iwi-led scheme removes trees that could topple in future storms
September 05, 2023 20:49 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBWhen Cyclone Gabrielle swept across Northland in February, thousands of trees came crashing down onto roads and powerlines, leaving much of the region without power and cut off from the outside world. Now an innovative, iwi-led scheme aims to stop that happening again - removing trees that might topple in a storm and making good use of all that wood. Peter de Graaf has been checking out the work.
Two mana wāhine vying for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti after Meka Whaitiri's shock defection
September 05, 2023 20:43 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBThe race for the huge east coast electorate - Ikaroa-Rāwhiti - is wide open, after Meka Whaitiri's shock defection to Te Paati Maori. Ms Whaitiri has held the seat for the last decade but may have scuppered her chances of another term by switching tickets at the last minute. She met with her new Labour competitor for a candidates debate in Upper Hutt this week. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there.
Principals provide feedback on 6 years of Labour
September 05, 2023 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBUnder the current administration, schools have ditched decile numbers, coped with a pandemic and started to get to grips with NCEA and curriculum changes. But, after three years of a Labour government, do they feel better off? Our education correspondent John Gerritsen has been asking principals what has changed.
Market Update for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 20:31 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBBusiness update for 6 September 2023.
Driver fatigue blamed for crash that killed 7
September 05, 2023 20:27 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBDriver fatigue is being blamed for a crash that killed seven members of the same family near Picton last year. The Coroner report released today found the driver had had about four hours sleep in the 24 hours before the accident. Kate Pereyra Garcia has more.
Rangiora High School installs cameras to crack down on vaping
September 05, 2023 20:21 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBRangiora High School, in Canterbury, is installing cameras and sensors near toilets in an effort to crack down on vaping. School principal Bruce Kearney says students vape in large groups and intimidate those using the toilets for their intended purpose. He's determined to stamp it out. Kearney spoke to Corin Dann.
France face controversy ahead of All Blacks World Cup clash
September 05, 2023 20:16 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBThe French rugby side have been rocked by a racism scandal, just days out from their Rugby World Cup opener against the All Blacks. The selection of lock Bastien Chalureau for Saturday morning's match has caused some push-back, with the player currently appealing against a six-month prison sentence for a racially motivated attack in 2020. Chalureau yesterday spoke to media about the incident, becoming visibly upset as he spoke. Karim Ben Ismail, a rugby writer with French sports newspape...
Tauranga proposing road congestion charge
September 05, 2023 20:09 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBWould you be happy to pay three-dollars to drive through the centre of your city during peak hour? That's what's being proposed in Tauranga, with road congestion charging on the menu. Transport agency Waka Kotahi says if the charges aren't introduced, it could lead to economic disaster. That's because revenue raised - up to $158 million per year by 2048 - would be reinvested into local transport projects such as roading or public transport. Without the revenue, that work might not be pos...
Dairy prices rise for first time in 4 months
September 05, 2023 19:54 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBDairy prices have risen for the first time in four months in this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction. The average price increased by 2.7 percent to an average price of $2888 US dollars a tonne. The whole milk powder price - which affects the payout for local farmers - rose 5.3 percent to $2,702 a tonne. ANZ rural economist Susan Kilsby spoke to Corin Dann.
National leader Christopher Luxon on attack ads
September 05, 2023 19:46 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBThey've been crying foul over attack ads, but now the National Party are being accused of being hypocrites. The Labour Party leader, Chris Hipkins, unveiled a long list of ads he and his MPs have been subject to in recent times, some of which were shared by National Party MPs. When National's campaign manager, Chris Bishop, was asked about an ad he shared, he couldn't remember the post. National Party leader Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Senior doctors and dentists enter fourth round of pay negotiations
September 05, 2023 19:42 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBSenior doctors and dentists are heading into their fourth round of negotiations with health agency Te Whatu Ora today, following an unprecedented strike yesterday. 5,500 workers joined picket lines from Whangārei to Invercargill, arguing that the pay proposals so far haven't kept up with inflation. But Te Whatu Ora says they've offered everything they can. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Amazon working on programme to 'transform' NZ health sector
September 05, 2023 19:35 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBAmerican tech giant Amazon is working on a programme that health agency Te Whatu Ora says will 'transform' the health sector via cloud computing. This follows two private presentations that billionaire Jeff Bezos's company gave the Health Minister about, what Amazon called '"the exciting transformational opportunity that lies ahead for New Zealand's health system". Phil Pennington has been combing through official information emails and papers about big tech's lobbying of the government....
Fire breaks out in Invercargill
September 05, 2023 19:29 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBA blaze in Invercargill's main street has seen six people evacuated from a three-storey building. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Corin Dann.
Indonesian government looking into bribe claims
September 05, 2023 19:23 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBThe Indonesian government says it is looking into claims one of its officials attempted to bribe and intimidate an RNZ journalist. Kelvin Anthony, who works for RNZ Pacific, was attending the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders' meeting in Port Vila last month when an official attempted to give him cash at the conclusion of an interview. He says he felt intimidated by the encounter, which came after Indonesian officials had complained they did not like what RNZ had published on West Papua...
KPMG to investigate drink spiking at company event
September 05, 2023 19:17 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBAccounting firm KPMG has launched an investigation into drink spiking at a company event last Friday. An employee who appeared highly intoxicated was taken home, but it was then discovered their drink had likely been spiked. Another employee had the same experience at a previous work gathering. KPMG's executive chair Matt Prichard told reporter Felix Walton he never expected such a thing to happen.
Spain sack women's football coach
September 05, 2023 19:14 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBThe head coach of the Spanish women's football team has been sacked. Just last month, Jorge Vilda led Spain to victory in the FIFA World Cup, beating England 1-0 in the final. But he faced criticism after he applauded a speech by Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, who refused to resign after kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips in the aftermath of the final. Spanish Football editor Ruairidh Barlow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Fugitive Tom Phillips linked to bank robbery
September 05, 2023 19:09 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBFugitive Tom Phillips now has a warrant out for his arrest after police linked him to a bank robbery in Te Kūiti in May. He is wanted for aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember, were reported missing from their Marokopa home in January 2022. He was sighted several times last month, driving a stolen vehicle, but has since been untraceable. Police are urging people not to take action against...
Sports News for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBThe Black Caps have pegged England back after a fast start in this morning's fourth and final T20 at Trent Bridge.
Sports News for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBThe Black Caps have pegged England back after a fast start in this morning's fourth and final T20 at Trent Bridge.
Business News for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 18:51 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBBusiness news for 6 September 2023.
Political leaders outline visions for business and economy
September 05, 2023 18:43 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBNational has accused Labour of treating businesses like children, while Chris Hipkins says he's going into the campaign as "one of the greater fiscal conservatives". Party leaders have told business leaders their vision for business and the economy, should they be part of the next government. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.
Early Sports Chat for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 18:39 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 18:26 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 6 September 2023
September 05, 2023 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Government approves changes to Medicinal Cannabis Scheme
September 05, 2023 18:17 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBMedicinal cannabis manufacturers are sighing with relief as regulations for the production and export of their product are being relaxed. The government has approved changes to New Zealand's Medicinal Cannabis Scheme which will make patients' prescriptions cheaper. Cabinet released the changes in July and Medsafe, which regulates medicines, says the medicinal cannabis industry will be able to reach a larger market with the changes. Sally Wenley spoke to Bruce Wallace of Helius Therapeuti...