RNZ: Morning Report

Bunnings plastic blowing onto Wellington beaches

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:56:00 GMT

A Wellington man is fed up trying to get Bunnings in Lyall Bay to keep their plastic in check.Steve Cronin says he's repeatedly asked the store to do something about the plastic wrapping that blows over their fence and towards the beach.The hardware store says it's making efforts to stop its waste blowing away and while Mr Cronin says the situation has improved, their efforts still aren't good enough.Meriana Johnsen reports.

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Māori-Samoan resort plan in French Polynesia collapses

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:52:00 GMT

An ambitious joint Māori-Samoan bid to build a US$700 million tourism resort in French Polynesia has collapsed before it even got started. The Kaitiaki Tagaloa consortium, headed by the former MP and former Waikato-Tainui chair Tukoroirangi Morgan, failed to meet three funding deadlines set by the French Polynesia government. Walter Zweifel from RNZ Pacific has been following this story since the consortium's bid to build the Tahitian Village resort complex was accepted in April last year.

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Hague Convention case could be catalyst for major change

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:48:00 GMT

The Court of Appeal is set to consider whether an international agreement governing child custody cases is being used as a weapon by abusive ex-partners.The Hague Convention determines the country in which a child custody case should be heard. Ben Strang reports.

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Cricket: Black Caps v India - what are the odds?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:38:00 GMT

The Black Caps are underdogs for tonight's sudden death cricket world cup semi final against tournament favourites India in Manchester.New Zealand, the tournament runners-up in 2015, grabbed the last semi-final berth after a hat-trick of defeats nearly derailed their strong start in the tournament.But Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says past results are irrelevant.Our UK cricket correspondent Mihir Bose joins us to preview the crucial match.

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Markets Update for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:32:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Wellington's troubled buses reviewed by meetings, online forum

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:23:00 GMT

After a year of constant complaints from Wellington bus users about their overhauled system, another revamp is on the horizon.Authorities are launching an online forum this week to get customer feedback and say they hope to have new timetables and routes in place by December.Jonathan Mitchell reports.

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Cancer victim should have been given ACC cover - High Court

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:19:00 GMT

The High Court has ruled ACC should have covered a woman who died of a cancer caused by inhaling asbestos as a child.Deanna Trevarthen was 45 when she died in 2016, after being exposed to asbestos as a child when she would hug her electrician father and would play at his work sites.ACC denied her cover, saying her cancer needed to be the result of exposure in the workplace.But the High Court has ruled her claim was a personal injury caused by an accident to her.Ms Trevarthen's sister-in-law is Angela Calver. She talks to Philippa Tolley.

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Farmers question electric car discount plan

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:16:00 GMT

The government wants to change the sorts of vehicles people buy - by making gas-guzzling high emitters more expensive and electric cars cheaper.Andrew Hoggard is Federated Farmers' vice president and its climate change spokesperson. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Vehicle importer disputes electric car discount plan

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:10:00 GMT

The government wants to change the sorts of vehicles people buy - by making gas-guzzling high emitters more expensive and electric cars cheaper.Plans outlined by the Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter would slap fees on cars with high CO2 emissions and use the money to subsidise electric vehicles.The government also wants importers to reduce the average emissions of the vehicles they bring in.David Vinsen is the chief executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson warns that if his side are finally able to play their type of cricket, they can beat any team in the Cricket World Cup - including the Indians in tonight's semi-final.

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Immigration NZ creating 'climate of fear' - advisers, lawyers

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:55:00 GMT

Immigration advisers and lawyers say they're being targeted by Immigration New Zealand when they try to hold officials to account.Immigration New Zealand admits it marks the files of visa applicants when they lodge complaints.It says by noting who their advisor or lawyer is, complaints are easier to sort out.But advisers and lawyers spoken to by RNZ News say Immigration NZ is creating a climate of fear.RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has the story.

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Inquiry into mosque attacks a 'shambles' - Muslim advocate

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:50:00 GMT

A Muslim community advocate is calling the Royal Commission into the March 15 mosque attacks a "shambles" and says he doesn't have faith in it.On Monday the commission released a list of groups and people it met within the last month. Just two Muslim community groups - the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand and the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand - are on the list.Guled Mire tells Philippa Tolley he's critical of the level of consultation.

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Changing bank accounts - beware of the latest email scam

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:46:00 GMT

Increasing numbers of people are being defrauded out of large sums of money by scammers who hack into the email accounts of legitimate businesses.The fraudsters monitor a business's emails, waiting for it to send an invoice to a customer for a large amount of money.The scammer will then send their own email to the customer, from the business's email address, informing them its bank account number has changed and asking them to instead put the money in to the fraudster's account.

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ACC wrong to deny woman after asbestos contact - High Court

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:42:00 GMT

The High Court has ruled that a woman who died of a cancer caused by inhaling asbestos was entitled to ACC cover.Deanna Trevarthen died in 2016 at the age of 45, after being exposed to asbestos through her father's work as an electrician.Tom Lynskey from John Miller Law speaks to Philippa Tolley.

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Cricket: Black Caps prepare to face India in semifinal

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:38:00 GMT

The Black Caps are revelling in their underdog status ahead of tonight's cricket world cup semi final against tournament favourites India in Manchester.New Zealand, the tournament runners-up in 2015, grabbed the last semi-final berth after a hat-trick of defeats nearly derailed their strong start in the tournament.The irony is that the point the Black Caps earned when their pool game against India was washed out is what ultimately gained them a top four spot.Ravinder Hunia reports from Manchester.

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Heather Mills wins apology, damages after Murdoch paper hacking

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:27:00 GMT

Businesswoman, charity campaigner, and former wife of Sir Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, has received an apology and substantial damages after settling her class action case against The News of the World newspaper over phone hacking.In a statement outside the High Court in London, she said she felt joy and vindication - and criticised what she called "the targeted smear campaign waged against her" and other victims, including Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, by News Group Newspapers.Roy Greenslade is a media commentator, and a former editor of the Daily Mirror. He joins us with his analysis.

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Log price collapse may impact jobs in NZ

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:21:00 GMT

The Forestry Industry Contractors Association says a sudden collapse in the price of logs sent to China is putting jobs at risk.A backlog of imports into China, a downturn in demand, and nervousness over its trade war with the United States has seen prices hit their lowest point in four years.Corin Dann speaks to the chief executive of the Forestry Industry Contractors Association, Prue Younger.She says the drop in prices has caught small operators in particular.

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Winston Peters discusses NZ-China trade relations

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:20:00 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters joins Corin Dann for the weekly leader interview.He discusses the trade war between the US and China, and its impact on New Zealand.

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Motor industry responds to electric import discount plan

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:15:00 GMT

Heavy-polluting vehicles could soon be slapped with an import fee, with the revenue going towards subsidising clean, green vehicles, a government proposal reveals. The Motor Industry Association represents companies selling new cars in New Zealand. Its chief executive David Crawford joins Corin Dann in the WellingHeavy-polluting vehicles could soon be slapped with an import fee, with the revenue going towards subsidising clean, green vehicles, a government proposal reveals.The Motor Industry Association represents companies selling new cars in New Zealand.Its chief executive David Crawford joins Corin Dann in the Wellington studio.ton studio.

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Govt plans imported electric car discount, fee on high-emitters

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:10:00 GMT

The government wants to create a rebate on imported electric cars of up to $8,000 while adding as much as $3,000 to the cost of the most heavily polluting gas guzzlers.The new levies would cover all new and used light vehicles coming into the country and would not apply to cars already on New Zealand roads.Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter tells Corin Dann the policies would help make electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles a "realistic option" for more New Zealanders.

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Sports News for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson believes the "rockstar" status that India has adopted in international cricket means New Zealand can play in the semi-final against them with no pressure to carry on their shoulders.

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Business News for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Email invoice scammers - what you need to know

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:40:00 GMT

The government's online fraud agency is warning people to check business invoices over the phone before paying large sums of money.Scammers have been defrauding people of hundreds of thousands of dollars by gaining access to the email accounts of legitimate businesses.Known as invoice fraud, scammers monitor a business's emails, waiting for it to invoice a customer for a large amount of money.They then email the customer, from the business's email address, giving a new bank account number to pay the money into their own.Rob Pope from the government's online fraud agency, Cert NZ, told Conan Young that it's incredibly lucrative for the scammers.

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Morning Rural News for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:27:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:22:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Cricket: Black Caps revel as underdogs ahead of India semifinal

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:15:00 GMT

The Black Caps are revelling in their underdog status ahead of tonight's cricket world cup semi final against tournament favourites India in Manchester.New Zealand, the tournament runners-up in 2015, grabbed the last semi-final berth after a hat-trick of defeats nearly derailed their strong start in the tournament.Black Caps captain Kane Williamson told the media overnight, that in sport, previous results don't mean everything, and anything can happen.

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Online forum launched for Wellington's troubled bus network

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:13:00 GMT

A Wellington city councillor wants a quick fix to the region's troubled bus network.It's a year this month since new bus companies took over with new timetables and new routes - and with that has come delays, cancellations and full buses.From Friday, an online forum is going live - set-up by the Regional Council and Metlink - for people to voice their opinions and come up with some solutions.There will also be public meetings and drop-in sessions.City councillor Sarah Free lives in one of the problem spots - the eastern suburbs - and told Jonathan Mitchell she can't believe it has taken 12 months to get the ball rolling.

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Fuji Xerox govt contract restored but Peters wary

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:09:00 GMT

Technology company Fuji Xerox New Zealand is back in the Government's good books after being suspended as a contractor for more than a year.But one of its biggest critics, Winston Peters, still won't say he has confidence in the company.The suspension in late 2017 followed allegations of accounting irregularities that uncovered half a billion dollars in losses at Fuji Xerox New Zealand and its Australian partner.The Serious Fraud Office is still investigating Fuji and ethical concerns led to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment implementing a new code of conduct for all its suppliers last month.In opposition Mr Peters was highly critical of the company's demise, saying it portrayed New Zealand as a "banana republic''.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir asked the acting Prime Minister whether he stands by those comments.

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Sports News for 9 July 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Two of the stars of women's tennis have been beaten at Wimbledon in a bad day for the top seeds.

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US win Women's Football World Cup for fourth time

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:56:00 GMT

The US women's team have won the world cup for the fourth time.They beat the Netherlands 2-0 in Lyon, France to take the title.A coolly-taken Megan Rapinoe penalty and beautifully worked goal from Rose Lavelle was the difference between the two teams.

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Jones rejects criticism of billion-trees' climate change impact

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:54:00 GMT

Forestry Minister Shane Jones is rejecting criticism his billion-tree programme will do little to help fight climate change.Climate scientist Jim Salinger says for the scheme to work it has to concentrate on planting natives, not pine trees - he says native trees are forty times better at storing carbon.Forestry New Zealand figures show in the first year of the scheme, only 12 percent of the 91 million trees planted were natives.Corin Dann speaks to Shane Jones. He says the grant scheme has dedicated two thirds of its funding to native trees.

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Parents' lawyer responds to Funded Family Care changes

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:46:00 GMT

The government is boosting the amount paid to people who look after disabled adult children, and also widening the scope of the scheme.Funded Family Care payments will be extended to anyone looking after a disabled child of any age, and also to people caring for a disabled spouse.Payments will be increased from the minimum wage to between $20-25 an hour.The government is also considering changing the requirement that the disabled person be classified as the carer's employer.Paul Dale QC acts for parents wanting a better deal from the Health Ministry.

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Florida billionaire facing sex trafficking of minors charges

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:41:00 GMT

Florida-based billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who counted among his friends President Trump and former president Bill Clinton, has been indicted on new charges alleging sex crimes involving minors.The wealthy financier pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges in Florida of soliciting prostitution, a controversial arrangement that allowed him to resolve far more serious federal allegations of molesting young girls.Our New York correspondent Nick Harper says he's now facing a charge of sex trafficking.

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Markets Update for 8 June 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Andrew Little responds to call for govt-funded cultural reports

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:24:00 GMT

More than a year after the Justice Minister asked for urgent advice about special reports on the backgrounds of mainly Maori and Pasifika offenders there haven't been any changes.Justice Minister Andrew Little joins Philippa Tolley in the studio to discuss the challenges.He also responds to the latest action from Google around breaching name suppression in New Zealand.

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Lawyer calls govt to fund cultural reports for offenders

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:21:00 GMT

More than a year after the Justice Minister asked for urgent advice about special reports on the backgrounds of mainly Māori and Pasifika offenders there haven't been any changes.RNZ's court reporter Anneke Smith has more.

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Crusaders fans celebrate Super Rugby win in Christchurch

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:14:00 GMT

Supporters of the Crusaders get a chance to celebrate with the team at a civic reception in Christchurch at lunch time.The team brought home the Super Rugby Championship for a third straight year by beating the Jaguares 19-3 on Saturday night.Locals are being encouraged to dress up in the team colours of red and black and head down to the Christchurch Art Gallery to see the trophy and meet the team.Tim Scandrett is a Christchurch City Councillor and will be hosting the reception.

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Camera surveillance: Truck drivers quit over spying fears

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Some truck drivers are being driven to quit their jobs over fears that new cameras installed in their cabs are being used to spy on them. Emma Hatton has more.

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Sports News for 8 July 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps coach Gary Stead isn't bothered if punters think his side are an easy route to the Cricket World Cup final.

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Cricket: Glenn Turner reviews Black Caps' chances

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:55:00 GMT

New Zealand will need to beat the tournament favourites India if they're to make their second straight Cricket World Cup final.Australia will play hosts England in the other semi-final. The Black Caps have lost their last three matches and scraped into the final four as the bottom qualifier.Can they rise to the occasion when the match starts at half past nine tomorrow night?Philippa Tolley talks to former New Zealand cricket captain, and still the holder of the record for the highest New Zealand score at a world cup, Glenn Turner.

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NZTA favours overseas IT suppliers - investigation

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:53:00 GMT

The way the Transport Agency selects outside suppliers is under investigation after complaints it has favoured overseas companies. Phil Pennington reports.

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British US ambassador calls Trump 'inept' in leak

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:47:00 GMT

Diplomatic messages sent by Britain's US Ambassador describe Donald Trump as "inept," "insecure" and "incompetent".In diplomatic memos leaked on Sunday, Sir Kim Darroch said Mr Trump's presidency could "crash and burn" and "end in disgrace".Our UK correspondent is Olly Barratt. He joins Corin Dann with the details.

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California governor asks US govt for help after quakes

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:43:00 GMT

California's governor is asking the US federal government to help his state after it was hit by a seismic one-two in as many days.More than 5,000 tremors, of varying strengths, have been recorded since the inital 6.4 magnitude quake. It was later followed by a 7.1 tremor.Governor Gavin Newsom says there has been significant damage to critical infrastructure.Our correspondent Rachel Silverman is in San Francisco. She tells Philippa Tolley that California is still being rattled by thousands of aftershocks.

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One in five NZ children face food scarcity at home - report

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:37:00 GMT

One in five children are living in households where putting food on the table is a struggle.A new report from the Ministry of Health has found that many parents are stressed and anxious about providing food, or are forced to rely on charities or emergency assistance, because of a lack of money.RNZ's social issues reporter Sarah Robson has more.

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Crusaders seal 'three-peat' of Super Rugby titles

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:30:00 GMT

The Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title and 10th overall on Saturday, beating Argentina's Jaguares 19-3 in Christchurch, matching the three-peat of the Crusaders of 1998 to 2000.RNZ's rugby correspondent Joe Porter was at the game.

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'Frustration' in Manukau at recent shootings

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:19:00 GMT

Another shooting in South Auckland has many residents on edge.A woman was shot in the suburb of Clover Park in Manakau on Saturday morning.She is in a stable condition in hospital. It's the fourth shooting in the Clover Park area this year.Lotu Fuli is the chair of the Otara-Papatoetoe board. She talks to Philippa Tolley.

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Work ongoing to change disability support issues - Genter

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:19:00 GMT

Parents struggling to look after disabled family members say changes announced by the government on Sunday mean very little and just gives false hope.The complex assessment system that determines the hours per week that the family carer works has not been changed, and this has been heavily criticised by those caring for family members.Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter joins us with her response.

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Disability care funding changes give false hope - family carers

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:15:00 GMT

Parents struggling to look after disabled family members say changes announced by the government on Sunday mean very little and just gives false hope.Until now only family members other than spouses of disabled adult children are eligible for Funded Family Care.That will change so parents of disabled children of any age can receive payment, and spouses of disabled adults will also qualify.The rate they're paid will rise from the minimum wage to between $20-25 an hour.But there's widespread disappointment carers' biggest concern - the complex assessment system that decides how many hours of care they will be paid for - isn't being changed.Catherine Hutton reports.

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'Stigmatising experience' for obese patients stuck in hospital

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:11:00 GMT

Four severely overweight patients have been stranded at Middlemore Hospital for months because there is nowhere suitable for them to be discharged to.Counties-Manukau DHB's chair Mark Gosche is asking the government for help in preventing what he calls a crisis from worsening.RNZ Auckland reporter Rowan Quinn has the story.

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Sports News for 8 July 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The United States have won the FIFA women's World Cup beating the Netherlands 2-nil in the final in Lyon.

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Business News for 8 July 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Kiri Allan cheers NZ shearers at Woolhandling champs in France

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:48:00 GMT

New Zealand has won the Wool Handling title at the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in France.Teams from around the world, including New Zealand, were competing this week in wool handling, machine and blade shearing.Labour MP Kiritapu Allan is in Europe to take part in the Inter Parliamentary Cricket World Cup in London, which coincides with the other Cricket World Cup - the one with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.This weekend she's been Le Dorat in Western France, cheering on our shearers and wool handlers. She talks to Philippa Tolley.

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Govt changes disability care scheme, but problems remain

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:46:00 GMT

The government says it is changing a contentious scheme that pays parents to look after disabled adult children.It says it will widen the scheme to cover all disabled children and will also pay people to look after disabled spouses.And the amount they will be paid will rise from the minimum wage to $20 to 25 an hour.But there's been no promise to tackle the part of the scheme that's drawn the most consistent criticism from caregivers - the assessment process that calculates how many hours each carer is entitled to be paid for.The Disability Commissioner is Paula Tersoriero. She talks to Corin Dann.

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Obese patients stuck in hospital as no rehabilitation can cope

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:39:00 GMT

Four severely overweight patients have had to stay months longer than they needed to at Middlemore Hospital because they are too big to be sent anywhere else.A spinal patient in his 50s, has finally found a community rehabilitation facility to take him after having to say in hospital for more than eight months.He was turned down by 18 others.The Counties-Manukau DHB says community units are not able to take some morbidly obese patients because they don't have the equipment, staff or space to care for them.The DHB says its services are stretched because of the extra demands of high obesity in its population and it's asking the government to do more.RNZ Auckland reporter Rowan Quinn asked the DHB's chief medical officer, Gloria Johnson, about the situation of the stranded patients.

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Morning Rural News for 8 July 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 8 July 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Top lawyers call for govt-funded cultural reports on offenders

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:19:00 GMT

One of the country's top lawyers want the government to fund special reports that help sentencing judges understand an offender's background.The Ministry of Justice stopped paying for cultural reports in June last year.It's a move that's left offenders to pay themselves or apply for funding through legal aid but Russell Fairbrother QC says they should be free.He spoke to RNZ court reporter Anneke Smith.

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One in five NZ children face food insecurity - report

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:16:00 GMT

A report from the Ministry of Health says many cash-strapped parents are stressed and anxious about providing food and are often forced to rely on charities or emergency assistance.It estimates about 20 percent of children - that's one in five - are living in households facing moderate to severe food insecurity.Josephine is a solo mum of two on the benefit, and she told RNZ social issues reporter Sarah Robson that when an unexpected cost comes up, the food budget gets the squeeze.

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US wins fourth Women's Football World Cup

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:11:00 GMT

For the fourth time, the US women's football team have won the FIFA Women's Football World Cup.They beat the Netherlands 2-0 in Lyon in France to take the title. The underdog Dutch were playing in just their second World Cup and had never reached the final before.Anna Holligan is in Rotterdam where she's been watching the final with the Orange Lionesses' fans.

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Sports News for 8 july 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The United States have won the FIFA women's World Cup beating the Netherlands 2-nil in the final in Lyon.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:56:00 GMT

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Encouraging news from Marlborough King Shag survey

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:52:00 GMT

A survey of the population of the endangered King Shag has just finished in the Marlborough Sounds - and there's encouraging news.The entire population is estimated to be just one-thousand and they breed only in the outer part of the Sounds.Jonathan Large from the Marine Farming Association was part of the five-day survey team.

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Rotorua woman first NZer to win British Citzens Award

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:50:00 GMT

Emma Rigby from Rotorua has become the first New Zealander to receive a British Citizens Award.The award recognises her services to the community in Enfield, London, where she runs an online platform called Love Your Doorstep and a community patrol scheme.She spoke to RNZ producer Emma Hurley.

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Thieves steal $20,000 of equipment from recycling charity

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:44:00 GMT

A charity in Auckland that repairs and recycles broken goods has had $20,000-worth of equipment stolen in a premeditated burglary.The team behind the Repair Cafe - which provides specialist gear to fix broken or damaged stuff for free - say it's a really low blow.The thieves used bolt cutters, and left no fingerprints in what police say looked like a targeted, professional job.Reporter Joanna MacKenzie went to meet the bereft repair cafe team.

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$6.2m pledged to help Māori women facing racism, discrimination

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:41:00 GMT

The government is allocating millions of dollars to investigate systemic racism and institutional discrimination against Māori women.Māori women continue to have poorer social, economic, educational, employment, and health outcomes than Pākēhā women.The Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter, has announced $6.2 million to hire a specialist team that is going to work alongside Te Puni Kokiri and coordinate a government response and participation in an inquiry before the Waitangi Tribunal.The lawyer for the tribunal claimants, Tania te Whenua, has welcomed the government's approach.

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How much does a Crusaders title mean to Canterbury

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:36:00 GMT

The Crusaders are marching towards their third straight Super Rugby title with a history chasing Jaguares from Argentina the final hurdle in Christchurch on Saturday night.The hosts are stacked with All Blacks and are highly favoured to win, but what would victory mean for a region and city still recovering from natural disasters and terrorist attacks.Rugby correspondent Joe Porter is in Christchurch and tried to find out.

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Markets Update for 5 July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Legal protections for LGBTQI a long time coming - Beyer

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:28:00 GMT

The Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt says it's regrettable that changes to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and intersex status are not being actioned swiftly.The changes are among 194 recommendations the UN has made for the country to improve its human rights performance.The Justice Minister, Andrew Little, says he's committed to making changes but the work won't be completed until next year.Georgina Beyer made headlines in 1999 when she became the world's first transgender MP.

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Lack of support for Coastguards a 'national disgrace'

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:25:00 GMT

Cash-strapped charity Coastguard New Zealand believe lives will be put at risk if it's forced to pay a levy to the government.The coastal search and rescue charity needs $20 million a year to keep its patrol vessels on the water. It receives 12.5 percent of that from the government and fundraises the rest.But as of this week there's a new bill in it's in-tray. Coastguard New Zealand has been asked to pay the maritime levy, which it calculates will cost it another $20,000 a year.Insight's Teresa Cowie has been out on Lyttelton Harbour talking to Coastguard volunteers.

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Westland Milk sale an 'alarming trend' - NZ First

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:19:00 GMT

A West Coast dairy cooperative that's been in farmers' hands since the 19th century looks set to pass into Chinese ownership.On Thursday in Greymouth, the farmer shareholders of Westland Milk Products voted overwhelmingly to accept the Yili conglomerate's offer of $3.41 a share, which values the company at $588 million.Westland says 96 percent of shareholders took part in the vote, and just under 94 percent of them backed the sale. Daryl Kennedy, who farms in the Grey district, say the company's commercial failures left farmers no option but to sell their 150-year-old co-op.The sale still needs Overseas Investment Office approval. New Zealand First says the sale is part of an "alarming trend" and wants to see a 'national interest' test as part of the OIO's processes.Mark Patterson is the party's spokesperson for Primary Industries. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Primary principals boycott Education Ministry work for 6 weeks

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:15:00 GMT

Primary and intermediate school principals are boycotting all work with the Ministry of Education for the next six weeks.The principals, who are members of the Educational Institute, are unhappy that their latest pay offer did not give them pay parity with secondary principals.It also did not stop senior teachers in large schools from being paid more than the principals of small schools.Whetu Cormick is the Principals' Federation President. He joins us in RNZ's Auckland studio.

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Outcry as Serious Fraud Office drops Murray spending inquiry

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:11:00 GMT

The Serious Fraud Office has dropped its investigations into the former Waikato DHB chief Nigel Murray, saying it's too expensive to try to build a criminal case against him.The decision's prompted an outcry from many who say it's unfair Dr Murray is escaping scot-free even though the Office deemed he had misused public money.RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has the story.

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Sports News for 5 July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:06:00 GMT

An under-arm ace and the second-fastest serve in tennis history haven't been enough to spare Nick Kyrgios from defeat to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon this morning.

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ECE centres worried about kindergarten pay rises

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:56:00 GMT

Early childhood services are worried a huge pay disparity for their teachers will get even worse if kindergartens get the same big pay rises that school teachers won last month.They say their experienced staff have the same qualifications as kindergarten teachers but earn about $20,000 less.And that will get worse if kindergartens succeed in maintaining pay parity with school teachers.They want the government to increase their subsidies so they too can increase their teachers' salaries.RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen has the details.

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Rāhui placed on Lake Taupō after sewage spill

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:54:00 GMT

A rāhui is being placed on parts of Lake Taupō and the upper Waikato River following the massive sewage spill earlier this week.The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has imposed the rāhui from 9am Friday and it will be in place until it is deemed appropriate to lift it.The Trust's chief executive, Topia Rameka, talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Apology to farmers over Mycoplasma Bovis eradication programme

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:45:00 GMT

The Director-General of the Ministry for Primary Industries has apologised to farmers for the way the ministry handled the programme to eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis.Two reviews of how MPI handled the tracking of the debilitating and contagious cattle disease were published on Thursday.Both were critical - and the scientists involved have made 43 recommendations to improve things.Mycoplasma bovis can cause lameness, mastitis and abortions in cows and was first detected in New Zealand in 2017.As of last week, almost 106,000 cattle have been killed.Ray Smith is the Director General of MPI. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Disappointment at delay on LGBTQI protections in New Zealand law

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:41:00 GMT

The Human Rights Commission is disappointed the government is not moving faster to provide explicit legal protection for trans and gender diverse people.In January the United Nation's Human Right's Council made almost 200 recommendations for New Zealand to improve its human rights record.Among them were specific recommendations for New Zealand to improve the rights of LGBTQI communities.The government says change will come but not straight away.Tom Furley reports.

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Trump's Independence Day military parade 'like Pyongyang, not US'

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:25:00 GMT

US President Donald Trump will preside over July 4 Independence Day celebrations today with a speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a show of military might in the national mall and a giant fireworks display the US has ever seen.Critics say it is politicizing an important holiday and wasting taxpayer money.Amid questions about the cost and tone of the event, White House officials say the president will avoid politics and stick to patriotic themes in his speech.With more on the reaction is political columnist for The Hill, Brent Budowsky.

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Fonterra may also go into foreign ownership, economist warns

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:16:00 GMT

A dairy industry economist is warning that Fonterra's financial state is so bad it's at risk of following Westland Milk Products into foreign ownership.The West Coast dairy cooperative was founded 150 years ago but yesterday in Greymouth, its farmer shareholders voted overwhelmingly to accept a $588 million offer from the Chinese Yili conglomerate.The sale still requires the approval of the Overseas Investment Office but with Yili already owning a dairy plant in South Canterbury, that is not expected to be a hurdle.Economist Peter Fraser says the problems that led to the sale of Westland Milk are happening on a much larger scale with Fonterra.He joins Corin Dann in the Wellington studio.

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More details on harm to kids in Oranga Tamariki care revealed

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:11:00 GMT

Oranga Tamariki has revealed more details about the harm and abuse being done to children in its care - and who is doing it.In March, the Ministry for Children published its first two safety of children in care reports, covering the six months to December 2018.In that period, there were more than 300 instances of neglect, or emotional, sexual or physical abuse - and those responsible for it included caregivers, parents, other children, adult family members and Oranga Tamariki staff members.The ministry has now given RNZ News more detailed figures about who has caused the harm.RNZ social issues reporter Sarah Robson joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Sports News for 5 July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:06:00 GMT

Adapting has been a key word for the Crusaders this week ahead of tomorrow's Super Rugby final against the Jaguares in Christchurch.

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Business News for 5 July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Tennis: Wimbledon heats up as Kerber ousted

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:47:00 GMT

The world's most-famous tennis tournament is starting to heat up.Last year's defending Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber has been knocked-out of the competition by world number 95 Lauren Davis in the second round.Meanwhile, 15-year-old wildcard Cori Gauff has stormed to her second win after beating her childhood idol Venus Williams in the first round.For more we're joined by our correspondent at Wimbledon; Dave Luddy.

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ECE centres fear widening pay disparity with kindergartens

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:41:00 GMT

Early childhood services are worried their teachers will be left behind if kindergartens win the same big pay increases as school teachers.The Educational Institute is negotiating with the Education Ministry to maintain kindergarten teachers' pay parity with school teachers.Peter Reynolds from the Early Childhood Council told RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen the government must ensure teachers in other early childhood services also get pay rises.

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Morning Rural News for 5 July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Auckland's Repair Cafe charity devastated by thieves

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:20:00 GMT

An Auckland charity that helps people repair broken goods will have to start from scratch after thieves stole all its specialist tools.The Repair Cafe provides equipment for community groups all over the Auckland area to host events for people to bring along anything that needs fixing. Its trailer containing all the gear is based in Devonport and was the target of what police say appears to be professional burglary last month.Andrew Walters is one of the volunteers behind the cafe.He told RNZ reporter Joanna MacKenzie the trailer had everything from specialist electrical equipment, spare parts, batteries and bike repair tools.

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Early Business News for 5 July 20198

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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LGBTQI rights in NZ: Govt still has work to do

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:10:00 GMT

The New Zealand government says it can't immediately provide explicit protection for trans and gender diverse people under the law, despite the United Nations asking for change.In January, the UN's Human Right's Council made 194 recommendations for the country to improve its human rights record.On Thursday the government advised it has accepted 160 of those recommendations, but changes to abortion rights and prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and intersex status are not among them.The Justice Minister, Andrew Little, told RNZ reporter Tom Furley he is committed to changing those laws.and the government is still actively working on the recommendations that they've not yet signed off on.

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Sports News for 5 July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Crusaders have gone for youth over experience in naming Mitchell Dunshea in place of injured All Black lock Scott Barrett in the starting lineup for Saturday's Super rugby final against the Jagurare in Christchurch.

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Rotorua homeless shelter helps thousands in first year

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:53:00 GMT

A year after they opened, more than a thousand people have been given a roof over their heads and hot meals through the homeless shelters a Rotorua man funded by mortgaging his own house.Fifty-year-old Tiny Deane poured money into what has now become three large night shelters for the city's homeless.He now has government funding and is feeding and housing up to a hundred people a night.And as Jordan Bond reports, it's meant a chance at a better life for many people.

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Maritime NZ investigates oil spill off Northland

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:46:00 GMT

Maritime New Zealand is investigating reports of an oil spill around Three Kings Islands, 55km northwest of Cape Reinga.A fishing vessel reported oil on fishing gear and on a small number of sea birds around the islands on Monday.Nigel Clifford is with Maritime New Zealand. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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US Catholic diocese releases list of abusive clergy

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:39:00 GMT

A Roman Catholic diocese in Providence, Rhode Island, has published a list of clergy members accused of sexually abusing minors.The list contains 50 names of deacons, clergy members and priests who have been accused, along with their ages and whether they resigned, died or were removed from the ministry.Some of the files that were used date to 1950, and every file was reviewed by the diocese's director of compliance.The Bishop of Providence Thomas Tobin called the release a difficult but necessary moment.Morning Report producer Jeremy Wilkinson spoke to Lawyer Timothy Conlon works with abuse victims in the Providence area who says it's far from a full accounting by a still-secretive church.

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Confusion, tension behind safety issues in building sector

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:35:00 GMT

Confusion and tension have been getting in the way of making the high-risk construction industry safer.Key safety organisations admit to this - but say they are now working together to overcome it.Phil Pennington reports.

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Markets Update for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Cricket World Cup: Black Caps outplayed by England

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:20:00 GMT

The Black Caps have been outplayed by England overnight.Chasing 306 for victory New Zealand capitulated and were all out for 186.That's a win to England by 119 runs.We cross to England and talk to the former Black Caps bowler, Iain O'Brien.

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Kindergarten teachers seek pay rise

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:18:00 GMT

Kindergarten teachers have become the latest group of teachers to ask the government for a big pay rise. RNZ education correspondent, John Gerritsen, has the details.

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West Coast calls for freedom from conservation mining ban

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:15:00 GMT

West Coast councils are lobbying the government to exclude the region from its mining ban on conservation land.They want to wait until a category known as stewardship land has been reviewed and potentially re-classified.RNZ's Kate Gudsell has the story.

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How do NZ councils cope with climate change costs?

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:08:00 GMT

Councils are struggling to cope with tourism numbers, and need more support to be prepare for climate change events according to a new report from the Productivity Commission.Dave Cull is the chair of Local Government New Zealand. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The England captain Eoin Morgan admits his side got a huge stroke of good fortune in running out Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson in their teams' Cricket World Cup clash this morning.

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US Democrats outraged at border crisis

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:52:00 GMT

Democratic members of Congress have expressed outrage over the growing humanitarian crisis on the southern border after touring two Texas border facilities prompted by reports of deteriorating conditions.A report from President Trump's own administration found extreme overcrowding at Texas border control facilities and a lack of basic facilities like running water.Democratic congresswoman Madeleine Dean described her experience of the tour.Washington correspondent Daniel Ryntjes has the details.

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Climate change declaration 'hot air' - National

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:47:00 GMT

The National Party says a declaration of a climate change emergency by Parliament would be nothing more than hot air, while Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern is backing the idea.The party's climate change spokesperson is Todd Muller.

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More council funds needed to face climate change - report

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:41:00 GMT

Councils need more funding to cope with urban growth, rising tourist numbers, climate change events and new responsibilities from central government according to a new report from the Productivity Commission. The commission's chair is Murray Sherwin.

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Legal action possible for onsold quake-damaged homes

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:37:00 GMT

An insurance expert says a Supreme Court decision yesterday could open lawyers up to legal action from anybody who has bought a home in Christchurch since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.The court's decision makes it clear that insurers cannot be held liable for meeting the full replacement cost of a quake damaged home by the subsequent purchaser of that house.

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Nazi replicas sold at antiques shop upsets West Aucklanders

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:28:00 GMT

A west Auckland antiques store that's selling replica Nazi memorabilia is upsetting locals, as well as the Jewish Council and the Returned Services Association.'Just Plane Interesting Antiques and Collectables' on Parrs Cross Rd in Oratia has a case containing swastika pendants, knives and medals carved with Nazi insignia, SS helmets and a framed photograph of a Nazi u-boat commander.Matthew Theunissen visited the store to find out more.

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Wellington council defends action on train cancellations

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:25:00 GMT

Train trips into Wellington will take a little longer this morning because of speed restrictions on a track coming into the station that was damaged by Tuesday night's derailment.A freight train went off the tracks near the central station stopping commuter trains on the Hutt Valley and Kāpiti lines.Thousands were forced to take their cars, bringing roads to a standstill. Wellington's regional council is defending the way it dealt with the disruption, saying it simply can't arrange alternative transport for 20,000 stranded commuters at a moment's notice.Michael Cropp reports.

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West Coast farmers vote on Westland Milk sale to China

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:20:00 GMT

Emotions are expected to run high today as hundreds of West Coast dairy farmers vote on whether to sell their 150-year-old co-operative to a Chinese buyer.Farmers say mismanagement of the company has left them with no option but to accept the deal.RNZ's rural reporter Maja Burry has more.

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Taupō water restrictions remain after sewage spills into lake

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:14:00 GMT

Taupō residents will have to keep observing water restrictions for another three to five days as the town copes with a massive sewage spill.Scientists say it will take several months for pollution on the lake bed to disappear, but the sewage that flowed into the Waikato River is unlikely to pose health risks downstream.Cambridge, Hamilton and Auckland take water from the Waikato for their town supplies, and contamination levels are being monitored.The spill happened on Tuesday when a water main burst, creating a washout that took out the sewer. Waikato Regional Council's science manager Mike Scarsbrook told Morning Report producer Siobhan Wilson the spill was first thought to be about 190 cubic metres, but it is now estimated that 800 cubic metres spilled into the lake.

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Cricket World Cup: Black Caps outplayed by England

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:10:00 GMT

The Black Caps have been outplayed by England overnight but may well have done enough to make it into the semi finals at the Cricket World Cup.Chasing 306 for victory New Zealand capitulated and were all out for 186. That's a win to England by 119 runs and a third straight loss for the Black Caps.The game turned with the first ball duck for opener Henry Nichols and the run-outs of Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor in quick succession.Williamson fronted up at a press conference in Durham after the match.

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Sports News for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says they WERE trying to chase down their target in their Cricket World Cup clash against England this morning.

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Business News for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Nazi replicas sold at antiques shop upsets west Aucklanders

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:45:00 GMT

A west Auckland antiques store is being criticised for selling replica Nazi memorabilia.'Just Plane Interesting Antiques and Collectables' on Parrs Cross Rd in Oratia has a case containing swastika pendants, knives and medals carved with Nazi insignia, SS helmets and a framed photograph of a Nazi u-boat commander.While he acknowledges some might find the items are offensive, the store's owner, Ray, says his shop deals in historic items and the Nazi material appeals to some collectors.But the president of the New Zealand Jewish Council, Stephen Goodman, told RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissen he doesn't like to see symbols of the Nazi regime on sale.

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Southland council votes against climate emergency declaration

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:37:00 GMT

The Southland Regional Council has voted against declaring a climate emergency, with its chair saying the gesture could undermine the importance of the word.Councillors instead endorsed a separate motion acknowledging the importance of climate change and committing to urgently develop an action plan.The council's chair Nicol Horrell told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch Southlanders are practical people and would rather take action than make symbolic gestures.

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Morning Rural News for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:24:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:22:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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West Coast mayor calls for mining options on DOC land

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:13:00 GMT

The Grey District Mayor, Tony Kokshoorn wants the conservation estate kept open for new mining projects on the West Coast.A prohibition on new mines on DOC land was announced in 2017.But a consultation document promised last September is still to be released and Mr Kokshoorn told our reporter Kate Gudsell the government seems to be having second thoughts.

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Cricket: Black Caps in limbo after epic loss to England

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:09:00 GMT

The Black Caps have been outplayed by England overnight.Chasing 306 for victory New Zealand capitulated and were all out for 186.RNZ sports reporter Ravinder Hunia was in the UK to see the match.

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Sports News for 4 July 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps have suffered a comprehensive loss to England in their final group stage match at the Cricket World Cup.

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Rob Thomas fights to save Western Springs geese from cull

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:56:00 GMT

More than 100 geese which have settled at Western Springs Park in Auckland could be headed for the chop.The gaggle has grown too big for the council's comfort. They each eat up to 3kg of grass a day and a lot of what goes in must come out - 1.3kg per bird, per day.But a local body politician is keen to find new homes for them.Rob Thomas is on the Waitematā Local Board. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Cricket World Cup: Black Caps face England for semi-finals spot

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:53:00 GMT

After two losses in a row, New Zealand is looking to beat hosts England tonight to guarantee themselves a place in the World Cricket Cup semi-finals.England are coming into the game having just beaten tournament favourites India, while New Zealand's last outing was a woeful loss to Australia at the weekend.RNZ Sports' Ravinder Hunia is in Durham. She joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Fears China will tighten grip on Hong Kong after protests

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:48:00 GMT

The Chinese government has issued a strong condemnation of protesters who stormed and vandalised Hong Kong's government buildings calling the act "totally intolerable".A small group of protestors forced their way inside the Legislative Council building after ongoing demonstrations against a proposed extradition law got out of hand.Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam followed China's lead in condemning the protestor's actions.Our correspondent in Hong Kong Patrick Fok tells Morning Report producer Jeremy Wilkinson that there are concerns China will tighten its grip on the city in retaliation.

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Whānau responsibility helping end baby removals in Far North

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:43:00 GMT

A Far North Māori social services agency says it's been able to stop children being taken into state care by getting whānau to take responsibility instead.Oranga Tamariki has been under intense scrutiny over the number of Māori children being removed from their families.Katie Murray from Waitomo Papakainga in Kaitaia says the Ministry deserves thanks for making children's lives safe.But she told RNZ reporter Meriana Johnsen that since October they've stopped 47 children ending up in state care by making the most of whānau resources.

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Defence Force to help Fox River clean-up

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:39:00 GMT

The Defence Force are sending 70 people to the West Coast to help remove garbage from a spilt landfill.Heavy rain washed out a landfill near Fox Glacier in March, sending rubbish into the Fox River.About 5,500 tonnes tuns of rubbish, most of it plastic, became entangled with washed-up logs or was buried under rocks along Fox River.Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour told me earlier the Defence Force will be there to complement what the local volunteers and DOC are doing.

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Free service launched to help resolve ACC disputes

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:34:00 GMT

A new service is being launched to help people resolve their disputes with ACC more quickly and without the need for reviews or court hearings.Warren Forster is the director of Talk Meet Resolve. He joins Susie Ferguson in the studio to discuss the details.

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Markets Update for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Better protections for sexual violence survivors in court

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:25:00 GMT

Law changes aimed at better protecting survivors of sexual violence are being hailed as good - but small - steps towards a fairer justice system.The government will introduce legislation this year which is mostly designed to reduce the re-traumatising of sexual violence victims during criminal cases. Jordan Bond reports.

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Auckland house prices down - experts discuss QV results

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:20:00 GMT

On Auckland's falling house prices: the latest Quotable Value figures show prices in June were down 2.7 percent on June last year.The biggest drop was on the North Shore where prices fell 3.9 percent.Auckland-based mortgage adviser Bruce Patten and Bindi Norwell, chief executive of the Real Estate Institute discuss the details with Susie Ferguson.

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Justice Minister disappointed in Google over Millane suppression breach

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:15:00 GMT

The Justice Minister Andrew Little says he's considering his options after Google said it saw no reason to change the way it operates after it named the man charged with murdering British tourist Grace Millane.The accused man's name remains suppressed in New Zealand. But after his court appearance last December, his name appeared in a Google email sent to anyone who'd signed up to its "what's trending in New Zealand' service.On Tuesday Mr Little released an email from Google which said: "We have looked at our systems and it appears that last year's situation was relatively unique as it was a high profile case, involving a person from overseas, which was extensively reported by overseas media."Google respects New Zealand law and we are engaging with local stakeholders."Andrew Little joins Corin Dann in studio to discuss where he'll go from here.

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Aucklanders urged to cut back water use after dry months

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:13:00 GMT

Water suppliers who would usually sit idle over winter are doing a steady trade in Auckland, with residents who rely on water tanks needing help after a long dry spell.The first six months of the year have been the driest ever recorded in parts of Auckland, leaving the city's reservoirs 25 percent lower than usual and prompting Watercare to urge people to cut back on water use.But as Tom Furley reports, every dry cloud has had a silver lining for some businesses.

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Wellington traffic heavy as trains cancelled

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:11:00 GMT

Traffic heading into Wellington is heavy as the 20,000 commuters who usually take the train find other ways into the capital.But it's not chaos with many people either staying home or delaying their commute.A derailment damaged the tracks and points just outside Wellington station on Tuesday night.As a result there are no train services in and out of Wellington on the Hutt, Kāpiti, Melling and Wairarapa lines.Work crews have been working through the night to repair the damage but it's not clear when the tracks will be fixed.RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell has been looking at the traffic from an overbridge near Petone.He's on the line with the latest details.

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Sports News for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The All Blacks selectors didn't have too many issues filling the centres following the injury to Ryan Crotty with Jack Goodhue, Ngani Laumape, Anton leinert Brown and Sonny Bill Williams named in the expanded squad for the start of the Rugby Championship.

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John Tamihere proposes 49% sale of Watercare

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:55:00 GMT

As we have been reporting Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere is proposing to sell half of the city's water utility Watercare and use the money to clean up Auckland beaches.Current Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it's a dumb idea. He says it would take an essential service and monopoly out of public hands, and water rates would go up by $200-$300 a year.John Tamihere joins us with his response.

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Trespass notice 'an act of lunacy' - Andrew Little

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:52:00 GMT

Police are investigating after a motorist cut off a Crown limosine carrying Andrew Little, blocked the road and then issued the Minister a trespass notice.The Ōpōtiki-based Ngai Tamahaua hapu has claimed responsibility, saying Mr Little is not welcome in their territory. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more.

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Taupō clean-up underway after sewage spill

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:47:00 GMT

A clean-up is underway on Wednesday morning on the shores of Lake Taupō after a massive sewage spill on Tuesday.An estimated 80 percent of the town's wastewater spilled into the lake over an hour and a half when a water main burst, creating a washout that took out the sewer line.Sewage spread along two hundred metres of the lake front, as well as washing down the Waikato River.For the latest we can talk to the district council's chief executive, Gareth Green.

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All Blacks team named for 2019 Rugby Championship

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:43:00 GMT

The first real insight into the minds of the All Blacks selectors ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup was provided in Auckland last night.Thirty-nine players - including four newcomers - have been chosen for the team's opening two matches of the abbreviated 2019 Rugby Championship.That squad will be trimmed to 34 for the second half of the competition - before 31 are chosen to chase a third straight World Cup triumph.Clay Wilson was at last night's announcement - and filed this report.

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Wellington train cancellations cause commuter chaos

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:40:00 GMT

Thousands of commuters are stuck in traffic or stranded this morning after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night closing almost all lines into the capital.There are no train services in and out of Wellington on the Hutt, Kapiti, Melling and Wairarapa lines. Metlink says it has been unable to source bus replacements.The General Manager for the Public Transport Group of Greater Wellington Regional Council is Greg Pollock. He joins us with the latest.

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NZ business confidence at 10-year low - Paul Goldsmith responds

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:27:00 GMT

Business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in a decade amid softer demand at home and a gloomier international outlook.The quarterly survey by the Institute for Economic Research found businesses are the least confident about their own outlook since 2009, with manufacturers the most downbeat.Paul Goldsmith is the National Party's finance spokesperson. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Auckland mayoralty race heats up over water prices

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:24:00 GMT

A battle over how much Aucklanders should pay for their water is looming as a central issue in the city's mayoralty race.Candidate John Tamihere says if he wins he will sell a 49 percent stake in Auckland's water provider, Watercare, and use the $4 billion he expects to raise on overhauling infrastructure.He says that will make Auckland's beaches safe for swimming.Auckland's mayor is Phil Goff. He joins us with his response.

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Auckland house prices drop further - QV report

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:20:00 GMT

Auckland property prices are continuing to fall. The latest Quotable Value House Price Index out this morning shows prices in June were down 2.7 percent on June last year.Kelvin Davidson is a senior research analyst at property research firm CoreLogic. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Wellington train cancellations: Commuters urged to stay home

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:14:00 GMT

Wellington rail commuters face major disruption after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night. The Transport Agency's regional transport systems manager, Mark Owen, says if people are driving into Wellington they should consider delaying their trip or work from home if they can.

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Wellington train cancellations leave thousands stranded

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Wellington rail commuters face major disruption this morning after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night.No trains are running between Porirua to Wellington, Petone and Wellington, and Melling to Petone.Trains from Wairarapa are also cancelled.RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell is at Petone station with the latest details.

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Sports News for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Waisake Naholo, Nathan Harris and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi have simply been overtaken by other players.

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Business News for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Court cases to get easier for sexual abuse survivors

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:45:00 GMT

The Criminal Bar Association is welcoming plans to make court cases less testing for complainants in sexual assault cases.The government plans law changes to reduce the risk of victims being retraumatised by court processes.They include tightening rules around evidence about a complainant's sexual history, letting them give evidence without having to be in the courtroom and giving judges clearer guidance on when they can intervene to stop inappropriate questioning by defence lawyers.Len Andersen from the Criminal Bar Association told RNZ reporter Jordan Bond victims should be spared trauma, but it is not always a black and white matter.

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ANZ staff speak out on pressure to meet targets

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:41:00 GMT

Bank employees on the frontline of lending are coming out of the woodwork to lay complaints about workplace bonus culture.The union that represents four-thousand bankers, First Union, has had an influx of calls about the pressures bank staff are under to meet sales and customer service targets.This comes as ANZ confirmed it sacked seven staff who deleted customer email addresses to prevent them from giving negative feedback last year.Amy Williams reports.

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Cancelled trains 'a big disruption' for Wellington

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:39:00 GMT

Wellington rail commuters face major disruption after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night.No trains are running between Porirua to Wellington, Petone and Wellington, and Melling to Petone.Trains from Wairarapa are also cancelled.RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell is at Petone station. He tells Susie Ferguson, it's a drizzly morning, with many commuters frustrated at the cancellations. Many had not known about the disruptions.

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Morning Rural News for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Tennis: Venus Williams ousted by 15yo at Wimbledon

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:18:00 GMT

One of the biggest names in women's tennis has been knocked-out of Wimbledon by a 15-year-old wildcard.Venus Williams was beaten by Cori "Coco" Gauff - 24 years her junior.Her win contrasts the men's side where some of the oldest players in the game - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are expected to dominate the competition.Our correspondent at Wimbledon Dave Luddy has the details.

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Media banned from gun buy-back events

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:10:00 GMT

The police have heeded the advice of the Deerstalkers Association and banned the news media from attending gun buy-back events.An open day for media will go ahead on Thursday but police won't be letting the cameras in when owners start the process of handing in their now illegal rifles.RNZ police reporter Ben Strang has the details.

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Sports News for 3 July 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Steve Hansen named Crusaders outside backs Sevu Reece and Braydon Ennor among four new faces in his first All Blacks squad of the year.

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NZ's vernacular: A bit strange, eh?

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:57:00 GMT

That was some current and former politicians using a cornerstone of New Zealand vernacular, 'eh', in Parliament.We're frequent users of 'eh', and new research has found it's used more by men than women, more by middle class than working class people, and Māori say it more often then Pākēhā.Martin Schweinberger is a lingustics researcher at the University of Queensland, who has been studying our 'eh's. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Young Northland women encouraged into forestry work

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:55:00 GMT

Young women in Northland are being encouraged to get into forestry.The government, through the Provincial Growth Fund, is supporting a five-month pilot programme aimed at training rangatahi who are not in education, employment or training to give forestry a go.Jack Johnson, who runs the programme, speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Stoats to follow swarms of rats in NZ bush, govt warned

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:52:00 GMT

Forest and Bird is calling on the government and councils to increase their 1080 predator control, saying rats are running riot through the nation's forest and tussock land.The environmental group says a bumper crop of autumn seeds has fuelled a rat plague but warns the worst is yet to come, with a plague of stoats predicted next.Pete Morton is the Conservation Department's predator control programme coordinator. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Ambulance officers to get pay rise, shift allowances

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:43:00 GMT

More than 1000 ambulance officers have secured pay increases and shift allowances from their employer St John. The FIRST Union members reached an agreement yesterday after campaigning for nearly a year. Jared Abbott is a FIRST Union spokesperson.

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Reserve Bank urged to ignore complaints over new capital rules

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:38:00 GMT

The ANZ has told the Reserve Bank its proposal to make banks hold more capital will discourage productive investment and hurt economic growth.And all four of the big banks say it would lead to higher interest rates for borrowers. 'But members of the public have advised the Reserve Bank not to be fooled by what big Australian-owned banks tell it.On Monday the Reserve Bank published the submissions its received on its proposal. Two thirds came from members of the public.Dr Claire Matthews is from Massey University's business school. She discusses the outcome with Corin Dann.

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Hague Convention: What does it mean for NZers?

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:35:00 GMT

A New Zealand mother who was forced into hiding to escape her abusive Australian partner is now back in this country with her child after a rare win in the Australian courts.The mother had fled Australia after she and her daughter suffered physical violence, but she was forced to go back, under the Hague Convention - an agreement signed in 1980 which requires abducted children to be returned to their place of habitual residence.Gina Masterton is a lawyer and PhD student at Griffith University in Queensland and has been studying the Hague Convention and its effect on New Zealanders.

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Markets Update for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Health Minister responds to report on decaying hospitals

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:18:00 GMT

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More complex illnesses hitting hospitals - doctors' union boss

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:14:00 GMT

Deficits, decaying hospital buildings and inadequate disaster preparedness are some of the problems identified in the latest Controller and Auditor General's report into District Health Boards.Overall, the audits of 2017/2018 have revealed a worsening financial position for the boards.Health sector manager at the Office of the Auditor General Greg Goulding says DHBs are finding it more difficult to make ends meet and it is cause for concern.Ian Powell is executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Pittsburgh Jewish fundraiser gets $1m for Christchurch

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:10:00 GMT

A Jewish Community in the United States has donated about $1 million for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks.Following that attack, the local Muslim community raised money to support the victims.The community in Pittsburgh was still recovering from a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, in which 11 people died last October.Adam Hertzman is from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:06:00 GMT

A potential changing of the guard in American tennis at Wimbledon.

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Fox River rubbish: Funding a good start but not enough - mayor

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:55:00 GMT

Another $300,000 has been allocated to clean up the Fox River, doubling the government funding for the effort.A deluge in March washed out a closed landfill near Fox Glacier, leaving old garbage now snagged on logs or buried under rocks and silt, along the riverbed.Most of the waste is soft plastic, occasionally still bearing a date from the 1980s or '90s.The Department of Conservation took over the clean-up of the riverbed and beach on June 19.Bruce Smith is the Westland district mayor. He tells Corin Dann

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South Island health staff overworked, struggling - report

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:48:00 GMT

Physios, therapists, radiographers and other allied health staff in the lower South Island are overworked, under-resourced and struggling to deliver the work required.That's according to the draft summary of a confidential report obtained by RNZ News.The independent review of allied health services at the Southern District Health Board found more staff are urgently needed, but the union says it's been calling for this for years with limited success.RNZ Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more.

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Multitude of problems in hospitals - Auditor-General report

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:44:00 GMT

Decaying hospital buildings, rising debt levels and inadequate disaster preparedness - the latest Controller and Auditor General's report into District Health Boards points to a multitude of problems.The 2017/2018 audits of DHBs indicate a worsening financial position with almost all boards budgeting for deficits.Susie Ferguson speaks to Greg Goulding, health sector manager at the Office of the Auditor General.

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Defence Force targets a more diverse military

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:43:00 GMT

The Defence Force is aiming to attract a more diverse range of people as current numbers suggest a large proportion still identify as white. Figures given to RNZ show a rise in the number of people identifying as New Zealand European and European from 2003 to 2019, and a fall in the number of Maori in uniform. Our defence reporter, Jonathan Mitchell, asks why.

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NZ mum keeps child in rare win in Australian courts

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:37:00 GMT

A New Zealand mother who was forced into hiding to escape her abusive Australian partner is now back home with her child after a rare win in the Australian courts.The mother had fled the country for New Zealand after she and her daughter both suffered physical violence at the hands of the man.But she was forced to go back to Australia under the Hague Convention, which sets the rules for international custody disputes.Ben Strang reports.

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Jacinda Ardern defends film rebate for Amazon

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:25:00 GMT

It has been confirmed that Amazon is going to film its new TV series on The Lord of the Rings in New Zealand.Susie Ferguson asks Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about details around the 'Hobbit law'.

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Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series confirmed for NZ

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:16:00 GMT

Amazon needed reassurance after the Christchurch terrorist attacks that New Zealand was still a safe place to film the make world's most expensive television series.Industry sources say New Zealand has been confirmed as the primary location for the the $1.5 billion dollar production of Lord of the Rings series, in what an industry insider says will be a defining deal for the country. Matthew Theunissen reports.

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Sports News for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:06:00 GMT

Two of the rising stars of men's tennis, the women's second seed and a five-time champion have all fallen by the wayside on day one of Wimbledon.

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Business News for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Basin Reserve's Museum Stand strengthening work begins

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:46:00 GMT

The scaffolding's up and a builder's been chosen for strengthening work on Wellington's historic Museum Stand at the Basin Reserve.The thousand-seater stand was closed to the public in 2012 after it was identified as an earthquake risk. But if all goes to plan, it will reopen next February in time for a test match against India. Michael Cropp reports.

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Tougher penalties for speeding at roadworks urged by workers

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:43:00 GMT

Roading contractors want stiffer penalties for drivers who speed through roadworks.Eleven people have died working in the construction sector this year.Six of the deaths involved vehicles, including a Whakatāne incident when three road workers were hit by a truck.Civil Contractors New Zealand represents contractors working on infrastructure projects.Its chief executive, Peter Silcock, told RNZ reporter Tom Furley too many workers are being put in danger unnecessarily.

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Morning Rural News for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Vatican moves against Australia disclosure rule on sexual abuse

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:16:00 GMT

The Vatican reaffirmed Catholic teaching that priests cannot reveal what they learn in confession in what appears to be a response to moves in Australia to force them to do so in cases of sexual abuse.The Royal Inquiry into sexual abuse in Australia recommended that religious leaders be forced to report child abuse - including priests told of it during confession.But breaking the confessional seal comes with it the price of excommunication from the church.Elsie Harris from Crux Now joins us with the details.

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Defence Force targets a more diverse military

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:12:00 GMT

The Defence Force wants to attract more diverse recruits.Figures given to RNZ show that since 2003 the number of people in the military identifying as New Zealand European has risen. But the number of Māori has fallen - from 20 percent in 2003 to 16 percent this year.And people from the Pacific, Asia and the Middle East are only a tiny fraction of the total force.Defence Minister Ron Mark told RNZ defence reporter Jonathan Mitchell the numbers aren't good enough and he wants to recruit more people from different backgrounds.

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Hong Kong democracy activists storm political centre

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:09:00 GMT

Pro-democracy protesters stormed the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong overnight after ramming glass panels with metal trolleys to get inside.The escalation in tensions follows a morning of clashes between hundreds of protesters and riot police, amid an ongoing political crisis over the territory's controversial extradition bill.The protestors have since been removed from the building by riot police.Morning Report producer Jeremy Wilkinson spoke to our correspondent in Hong Kong Patrick Fok soon after the building had been stormed.

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Sports News for 2 July 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Sarpreet Singh has made arguably the biggest move in New Zealand football history.

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Fixing cars for mental health in south Auckland

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

A couple who used to suffer from depression is now using their love of cars to help vulnerable young people in South Auckland.The Suicidal Car Club started in 2016 and it aims to teach people how to fix and do up vehicles to give them skills to get a job and improve their mental health.Jessie Chiang reports.

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Super Rugby latest, and a new All Blacks jersey

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:53:00 GMT

The red and blacks could be without a couple of key All Blacks for next weekend's Super Rugby final against the Jaguares.No sooner had the reigning champions pipped the Hurricanes 30-26 in a belter of semifinal in Christchurch on Saturday night, lock Scott Barrett and midfielder Ryan Crotty were being assessed for hand injuries.RNZ sport's Brenton Van Nisselroy joins Corin Dann to run through the weekend's rugby action, as well as a review on the new All Blacks World Cup rugby jersey.

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Māori-controlled, funded health system needed - claimants

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:50:00 GMT

The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown has breached the Treaty by failing to give Māori control over a primary health system that works for them.The Tribunal says Māori health funding is poorly targeted, barely monitored and not enough.The claimants want a new national agency which would have the funding and control for a health system that's by Māori and for Māori.The National Hauora Coalition is a primary health organisation and one of the claimants.Its chief executive Simon Royal told RNZ reporter Meriana Johnsen a starting point is better funding for existing services.

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New All Blacks Rugby World Cup jersey unveiled

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:46:00 GMT

A new All Blacks jersey for the Rugby World Cup's just been unveiled.It's a collaboration between Adidas and legendary Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto.Adidas country manager, Quentin Bleakley, talks to Corin Dann about the design.

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Plastic bag ban: Tourists to feel the impact

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:44:00 GMT

The ban on plastic shopping bags begins on July 1.The government says it is a step towards healthier oceans and giving nature a hand.RNZ reporter Emma Hatton went to Lambton Quay to see how it was affecting morning shoppers.

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Fraudulent visa applications on rise - Immigration NZ

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Immigration New Zealand says fraudulent visa applications are on the rise in India, south-east Asia and Eastern Europe.It says it saw an 88 percent rise in fraud last year and that was likely the tip of the iceberg, as those were only the confirmed cases.Its assistant general manager, Jeannie Melville, says immigration staff are working with education providers to encourage higher quality students.She told RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett that increases in fraud and more people wanting to come to New Zealand mean applicants classed as high-risk are having to wait longer for decisions on their visas.

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Markets Update for 1 July 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Rhema's record collection sells for $5000

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:28:00 GMT

A treasure trove of 7000 records, but not a working turntable to play them on.That was the dilemma facing Radio Rhema. In this age of digitised music they decided it is time to sell the collection, acquired over decades.Luke Weston is content director for the station. He tells Corin Dann it will take a bit of work to move the collection.

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US border sites holding migrant children 'inhumane, filthy'

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

A lawyer is calling on international leaders to speak out against the US government's treatment of migrant children.US law professor and child advocate Warren Binford has visited children who are being detained in a US Customs and Border Facility in Clint, Texas.She tells Susie Ferguson children she saw were sick, filthy and crying - and it was heart-breaking.

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NZ tracking high for construction deaths - WorkSafe

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:18:00 GMT

Workplace construction deaths are at their highest level in at least a decade.Eleven people have died while working on building sites and while undertaking roadworks so far this year - that's more than any full calendar year since 2009, when 19 people died in construction.Six of the 11 fatalities this year have involved vehicles, while four have been caused by falls from heights.The chief executive of WorkSafe, Nicole Rosie, says the numbers are alarming.

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'We support' compulsory insulation - Property Investors boss

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:14:00 GMT

From July 1, landlords can be ordered to pay up to $4000 to their tenants for not providing floor and ceiling insulation where possible.Last month officials estimated as many as 100,000 properties were still not up to scratch, despite their owners having had three years' warning.Andrew King is chief executive of the New Zealand Property Investors Federation. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Second witness admits 'lying' in Gail Maney's trial

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

A witness who gave evidence in the trial that convicted Gail Maney for murder says they lied to police after being threatened and harassed.An affidavit signed by the witness, whose name has been permanently suppressed will be used as fresh evidence to help clear Maney's name.The witness says they lied when they admitted being present during the murder of West Auckland man Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1989.The person also claims to have been pressured to give a false statement after police threatened to take away their young child.Maney was jailed for life for her part in the death of Fuller-Sandys and the case against her is laid out in Gone Fishing - a true-crime podcast produced by Stuff and RNZ.Stuff senior reporter Amy Maas has been working on the story. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Sports News for 1 July 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

India's refusing to panic after falling to its first defeat of the Cricket World Cup.

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Cricket World Cup: England's chances alive after win over India

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:48:00 GMT

England's chances of making the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup are still alive after they beat India by 31 runs overnight.In reply to England's 338, India ended the match on 306/5.The BBC's Henry Moeran is at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham and has been watching the match.

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Trucking industry helps struggling Hawke's Bay mum become a driver

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:44:00 GMT

In May, RNZ ran a story about families living on the breadline and their wishlist for the upcoming Budget.A single working mother from Flaxmere, Benny Hone, wanted the government to provide more training so parents, like her, who were struggling to get by on minimum wage, could get better paying jobs.Ms Hone, who works full time as a night-shift forklift driver, had a dream of becoming a truck driver but couldn't afford the training.The Budget didn't deliver her wish... but the trucking industry did.Hawke's Bay RNZ reporter Anusha Bradley has the latest.

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Māori youth still more arrested than non-Māori

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:41:00 GMT

New figures show a growing disparity between the numbers of rangatahi Māori and non-Māori being arrested.Although the total number of youth arrests has fallen - Māori under-18 year olds now make up an even bigger proportion of those taken into police custody.RNZ kaikawekōrero Māni Dunlop looks into why strategies aimed at tackling this don't appear to be working.

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Single-use plastic bag ban only a start - Associate Environment Minister

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:35:00 GMT

The ban on single-use plastic shopping bags begins on July 1.The government says it is a step towards healthier oceans and giving nature a hand.But the National Party claims a legal loophole makes a mockery of the move. National's environment spokesman Scott Simpson says retailers will still be allowed to sell heavier grade, more environmentally-harmful plastic shopping bags.Green MP Eugenie Sage is Associate Minister for the Environment. She joins Corin Dann in the studio."[The ban] doesn't go far enough, but what is really great is it's started the conversation," she says."People are now talking about single-use plastics and how we can phase them out."Supermarkets like Countdown and Foodstuffs are now offering people the chance to take reusable containers to the deli counter instead of having plastic containers. People are now thinking about phasing out plastic straws."

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Only 16km of median barrier added to NZ roads last year

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:27:00 GMT

Just 16 kilometres of median barrier was installed on roads last year raising questions about the government's ambitious plan to roll out 198km by the middle of 2021.Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter is still confident it can be done on time but critics say it's been a slow start to get the life-saving barriers in place.Meriana Johnsen reports.

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G20: Australia takes lead on curbing social media violence

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:23:00 GMT

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has convinced world leaders to lobby social media companies to do more to curb the publication of violent content by terrorists.At the end of the G20 meeting in Japan, the leaders issued a statement warning that a repetition of the Christchurch massacre, when a terrorist live-streamed his atrocities on Facebook, threatened the full potential of digitalisation.Australia's approach has been held up as the gold standard for others to follow.Their laws make it a criminal offence for companies not to take down videos that show abhorrent violent content.It is hoped the G20 statement will now give leaders the political support to enact individual initiatives in their own countries.Vincent McAviney was in Osaka for the summit.

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New youth law brings shake-up for Oranga Tamariki

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:19:00 GMT

It's 'D-day' for Oranga Tamariki - with the ministry set for a big shakeup just two years since it was established.A new law - the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Legislation Act - comes into full force on July 1, bringing a raft of changes to both state care and the Youth Justice system.RNZ youth affairs reporter Katie Doyle breaks down some of the biggest shifts.

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Donald Trump takes surprise step into North Korea

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

US President Donald Trump has stepped onto North Korean soil during a hastily arranged meeting with Chairman Kim Jong-un.In total Mr Trump took 20 steps into North Korea, becoming the first serving US leader to set foot in the territory.Mr Trump is in the region for the G20 meeting, and had pre-arranged a visit to the demilitarised zone.Afterwards he told reporters he would be inviting Kim Jong-un to the White House.Washington Post Beijing bureau chief Anna Fifield talks to Morning Report producer Emma Hurley about the event.

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NZ construction deaths at highest level in a decade

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

The number of workers being killed in the construction industry has hit a ten year high.Eleven people have died so far this year - that's more than any year since 2009, when 19 lost their lives.Morning Report producer Denise Garland has the story.

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Sports News for 1 July 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

England's set up a potential semi-final qualifier against New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup.

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Business News for 1 July 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Cricket World Cup: Will Black Caps make semi-finals?

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMT

Despite a hat-trick from Trent Boult, the Black Caps were beaten by Australia at the weekend, losing by 86 runs.It's likely we'll still make it to the semi-finals - but before that we play our final group game against England this Wednesday.We cross to England and talk to former Black Caps bowler, Iain O'Brien.

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Disparity between Maori, non-Maori youth arrests growing

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:42:00 GMT

New figures show a growing disparity between the numbers of rangatahi Māori (under-18's) and non-Māori being arrested.Although the total number of youth arrests has fallen - Māori under-18-year-olds now make up an even bigger proportion of those taken into police custody.In 2018 more than 11,000 of young people were arrested, 66 percent were Māori. In 2011 under 40-percent were Māori.Mani Dunlop spoke to police deputy commissioner Wally Haumaha about how the police can turn the statistics around.

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Renters urged to speak up if homes not insulated

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:41:00 GMT

The Greens are encouraging renters to dob in their slack landlords to the Tenancy Tribunal if they haven't properly insulated their properties.And they're calling for authorities to take a zero tolerance approach. From today, landlords can be ordered to pay up to $4,000 to their tenants for not providing floor and ceiling insulation where possible.Last month Ministry officials estimated as many as 100,000 properties were still not up to scratch, despite their owners having had three years' warning.Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch renters deserve to have warm, dry homes.

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Construction deaths: Unions concerned about on-site safety

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

Unions are concerned New Zealand's building and infrastructure boom is causing health and safety to be ignored on construction sites.Eleven people have died while working in the sector so far this year - which more than any full calendar year since 2009.Among those deaths is one multiple fatalitiy incident - in February, three roadside workers were killed on Matata Straight in Whakatāne when they were crushed by a truck.The Amalgamated Workers Union represents roadworkers and its National Secretary, Maurice Davis, told Morning Report producer Denise Garland that this year's high fatality rate is unacceptable.

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Morning Rural News for 1 July 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:23:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 1 June 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:21:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Tennis: Will Tsitsipas break deadlock at Wimbledon?

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:16:00 GMT

It has been 17 years since anyone other than Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray have been able to take home the Wimbledon Cup.The most-famous tournament in tennis hits-off tonight in London and all bets seem to be in favour of the old guard. Djokovic is the youngest of the big three and told reporters at Wimbledon that Nadal and Federer had been great teachers as well as competitors.But there is hope some of the sport's newest rockstars like 21-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas might be able to break the deadlock.Our correspondent in London is Dave Luddy.

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Oranga Tamariki faces shake-up with new law in force

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:13:00 GMT

Oranga Tamariki is set for a massive shakeup today, with The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act coming into full force.Under the law, the Ministry must provide a practical commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and offer support to state care leavers until age 25.Significant changes to the Youth Justice System also take effect on July 1, which include the introduction of 17-year-olds into the youth court.RNZ youth affairs reporter Katie Doyle caught up with the Principal Youth Court Judge John Walker to talk about the shift.

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Sports News for 1 July 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Hosts England have kept their semi-final hopes alive at the Cricket World Cup and put New Zealand's qualification for the top four on hold.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Drawn to see a total solar eclipse on a remote Pitcairn island

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:53:00 GMT

Otago Museum staff are taking a trip to a small atoll in the Pitcairn Island group, in the hopes of seeing a total solar eclipse and to cement the museums unique connections with the remote island.Otago Museum Director Ian Griffin speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Radio Rhema reluctantly selling off vinyl collection

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:50:00 GMT

A Christian radio station is reluctantly selling off its 7000 strong vinyl collection but hopes it will be enjoyed by people who will treasure the LPs.Radio Rhema started buying vinyl back in 1978.RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang went to find out more.

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Politics put aside for Parliamentary Cricket World Cup

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:43:00 GMT

They're used to sledging in the house - but as to whether they've got what it takes on the cricket pitch is about to be tested.The Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup is set to hit-off next week in England - with New Zealand sending seven MPs from Labour, National and NZ First.The co-captains Kieran McAnulty and Chris Bishop join Susie Ferguson in the Wellington studio.

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'Life-changing' programme helping women into work

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:41:00 GMT

A programme helping Hawke's Bay women into the workforce that its participants say is "life changing" is looking to expand its reach after being given a funding boost by the Provincial Growth Fund.The Development Hub, which has an 80 percent success rate in finding people a job, is getting an extra 780-thousand dollars.Anusha Bradley went along to the latest intake to find out why it's so successful.

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Synthetic cannabis behind Waverley crash that killed 7

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:35:00 GMT

A coroner's report out today identifies synthetic cannabis as the cause of a crash which killed seven people in Waverley a year ago.The sole survivor of the horror smash admitted to the coronial inquest in May that she and her partner, who was driving, were high on synthetic cannabis.National MP Nick Smith says the coroner's finding adds support to calls for random roadside drug testing.He speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Markets Update for 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Immigration New Zealand denies racial profiling

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:27:00 GMT

Immigration New Zealand has denied it racially profiles visa applicants.The department is using a ranking of which nationalities pose the highest risk of fraud and overstaying.In a briefing document on student visas to the immigration minister, nine nationalities are blanked out in a table showing high, medium and low risk applications.RNZ's immigration reporter, Gill Bonnett, has more

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Ex-Treasury Secretary Makhlouf already well-known in Ireland

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:18:00 GMT

Outgoing Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf is already a well-known ahead of his start as the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland this September.An inquiry into his handling of the budget leak has not gone unnoticed in Ireland, where it's front page news.Susie Ferguson spoke to Donal O'Donovan.

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Twyford main casualty of Cabinet reshuffle - political analysis

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:15:00 GMT

The Housing Minister Phil Twyford is the biggest casualty of the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's first substantive cabinet reshuffle, she's created a new team of Ministers to oversee the government's housing programme.Susie Ferguson speaks to RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson.

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Collins has 'a bit of sympathy' for Twyford after reshuffle

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

The National Party housing spokesperson Judith Collins says KiwiBuild will only be more of a mess after the Cabinet reshuffle and she feels sorry for Phil Twyford.Mr Twyford was moved aside from the housing portfolio in the reshuffle yesterday.The portfolio is now shared between a team of five headed by Megan Woods, with Mr Twyford handling urban development.Ms Collins has offered an olive branch to Labour, asking the party to work with National to solve the housing crisis.She speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Sports News for 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Wales coach New Zealander Warren Gatland will reportedly teke over at the Chiefs Super Rugby team for 2020, 2022 and 2023.

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Super Rugby: Crusaders, Hurricanes fight for final spot

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

It's semi-final time in Super Rugby.The defending champion Crusaders host the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday night, after the Jaguars take on the Brumbies in Buenos Aires on Saturday morning.RNZ's rugby reporter, Joe Porter, previews all the action this weekend.

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Is Sweden's road safety approach right for New Zealand?

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:49:00 GMT

The government is set to follow the Swedish approach to road safety, but not everyone is convinced Sweden's so-called Vision Zero strategy is an easy fit with New Zealand.The policy is based on accepting that drivers will make mistakes and crashes will happen, and focuses on reducing the harm caused when things go wrong.That has led to slower speed limits on Sweden's back roads and city streets, but also to huge investments in motorways and main highways.A senior adviser at the Swedish Transport Administration. Matts Belin, speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Writers worried they won't get paid under new copyright law

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:42:00 GMT

Authors and publishers fear a bill that makes it easier for disabled people to access their work will mean they won't get paid for it. The Marrakesh Treaty, which New Zealand agreed to sign in 2017, lets more organisations convert books into Braille, large print or audio - making it quicker and easier for people with a print disability to access. And while no one is opposed to that, there are concerns about the way the Treaty is set to become law here. Emma Hatton reports.

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Retailers face hefty fines as single-use plastic bag ban begins

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

Single use plastic bags didn't have much of a life-span to begin with, but from Monday they won't have one at all.From July 1, it will become illegal for retailers to hand out light-weight plastic carry bags to their customers - but it will be up to customers to police the ban.Charlotte Cook reports.

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Treasury Secretary Makhlouf leaves with mark on resume

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:27:00 GMT

Outgoing Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf's last day on the job yesterday was marred by the release of a critical report into his handling of the budget leak.State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes said despite his mistakes, Mr Makhlouf had acted in good faith.Susie Ferguson speaks to Michael Riddell, a former Reserve Bank economist

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Christchurch Foundation to distribute funds to shooting victims

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:21:00 GMT

The Christchurch Foundation will outline how it it plans to distribute the roughly $10 million it has raised for victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings.On Thursday, Victim Support announced the distribution of its final $2.5 million, and some survivors were unhappy with how the money is being divided.Victims advocate Andrew Oh speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Developer doubts Cabinet reshuffle will help KiwiBuild

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:13:00 GMT

An Auckland property developer says he doesn't believe that a change at the top will make any difference to the success of the KiwiBuild programme.Phil Twyford was replaced as Housing Minister by Megan Woods and a KiwiBuild reset was promised in coming weeks.Corin Dann speaks to Matthew Horncastle, managing director of development company Williams Corporation.

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Govt Cabinet reshuffled, but questions remain

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Day one of the Prime Minister's refreshed Cabinet and her most sought after ministers were already ducking for cover.Jacinda Ardern is changing tack with the housing portfolio, taking the responsibility away from the flailing Phil Twyford, and instead sharing the load between a team of five - to be headed by Megan Woods.Mr Twyford remains part of the team - as do his former associates Nanaia Mahuta and Jenny Salesa - while Cabinet's newest recruit Kris Faafoi has also been brought into the housing fold.RNZ political reporter, Jo Moir, has this story.

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Sports News for 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

Two-time champions India are on the cusp of securing a spot in the Cricket World Cup semi-finals after they extended their unbeaten run in the tournament with a 125-run victory against the West Indies that eliminated the Caribbean side from the tournament.

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Business News for 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Sir Bob Jones says fake Bitcoin ads damaging his reputation

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:43:00 GMT

A fake interview with Sir Bob Jones has been popping up on Facebook which quotes the property mogul as urging people to invest in Bitcoin.He told RNZ producer Jeremy Wilkinson the fake adverts were damaging to his reputation.

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Makhlouf's Budget breach response 'not sackable' - Hughes

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:42:00 GMT

Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf has officially left his job after eight years, but not without a black mark on his resume.The final weeks of his employment, before starting as the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, have been marred by his handing of the so-called budget hack, or lack of.A State Services Commision report found Mr Makhlouf did not act reasonably in his description of the breach or his explanations to media.He escaped disciplinary action, but State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes told reporters that he was somewhat constrained with it being Mr Makhlouf's last day.

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Morning Rural News for 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Angela Merkel seen trembling, new concerns for her health

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:15:00 GMT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been caught trembling again, eight days after a similar incident.Video shows the 64-year-old gripping her arms as her body shakes as she listened to a speech at a ceremony in Berlin.After about two minutes, she looked steadier and shook hands with the new justice minister.It's sparked renewed concerns about her health.Thomas Sparrow is our correspondent in Germany.

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Victim support shares final money to mosque shooting families

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:12:00 GMT

Victim Support has announced it is to hand out the last $2.5 million of donated money to the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings and the families of those who lost their lives.It comes on top of the $7 million it has already distributed in two previous payments.This time it has taken a different approach, paying slightly more to the injured depending on whether they were shot or if they sustained more minor injuries.The bereaved - including widows with small children now having to make do without their main bread winner - have again received the most.As with the previous payment, witnesses to the horrific events have also been paid, but much less than the bereaved or injured.Kevin Tso, the CEO of Victim Support told Conan Young that now they've worked out how to distribute all the money they will reflect on what they've learned.

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Sports News for 28 June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

India beat the West Indies by 125 runs to continue their march to the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and send the Caribbean team out of the tournament.

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National libraries outbid by private collector

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

A private collector outbid three of the country's libraries to take home a rare document of national significance from New Zealand's early pioneer history at an auction in Auckland yesterday.The one-page paper artifact is believed to be the only remaining proof copy of Governor William Hobson's original Treaty of Waitangi proclamation of sovereignty.Collector Spencer Scoular bought the document for $31,000 and says he plans to loan it to a museum for the public to view.RNZ reporter Amy Williams was at the auction.

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NZ Space Agency gets help to watch satellites

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:51:00 GMT

New Zealand will be able to keep an eye on the ever-growing traffic-jam of satellites being sent into space from New Zealand, using new software.Corin Dann spoke to Dr Peter Crabtree who heads the New Zealand Space Agency.

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Escalating US border crisis captured in tragic photo

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:45:00 GMT

The harsh reality of the migrant crisis unfolding on the United States' southern border has been captured in a photo that is being shared around the world.It shows a father and daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande.Corin Dann speaks to Texas Public Radio's immigration and US-Mexico border reporter Reynaldo Leanos Junior.

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Dangerous mud geyser bursts in Rotorua backyard

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:41:00 GMT

A mud geyser that suddenly appeared in Susan Gedye's Whakarewarewa home in Rotorua is so dangerous she's now staying at her father's place.Susie Ferguson speaks to Peter Brownbridge, a geothermal inspector from the Rotorua Lakes Council.

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Auckland family in fear after death threats, racist messages

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

Neighbours in west Auckland are rallying to support a family afraid for their safety because of a barrage of death threats, racist messages and dead animals in their letterbox.One of their cars was also sprayed with graffiti, and both of their vehicles had their tyres slashed - one while it was parked in the garage.Police are working to find whoever is responsible for the the incidents, which have been occurring with frightening regularity over the past five weeks.RNZ's Matthew Theunissen reports.

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Markets Update for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Online extremism high on agenda at G20

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:26:00 GMT

Curbing the spread of violent extremism on the internet will be high on the agenda at the G20 summit in Japan this weekend, as frustration grows over tech companies being slow to act in the wake of the livestream of the Christchurch attacks.Japan's Shinzo Abe, who set the agenda, was one of the leaders at the Christchurch Call summit in Paris in May, hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanual Macron.The call is a commitment by governments and tech companies to prevent terrorist and violent extremist content from being shared online.UK correspondent Vincent McAviney speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Principals preparing for next round in pay battle

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:24:00 GMT

Primary school teachers have resoundingly voted to accept the Government's latest pay proposal – but primary principals have rejected their latest offer.RNZ's education correspondent, John Gerritsen, has been covering the teachers pay dispute and spoke to Corin Dann about the latest developments.

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Primary teachers accept pay offer after three strikes

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:19:00 GMT

Primary school teachers have resoundingly voted to accept the Government's latest pay offer after more than a year of bargaining and three strikes by members of the Educational Institute.Susie Ferguson speaks to Kahli Oliveira from Gladstone Primary and Tute Porter-Samuels, the Deputy Principal from Wainuiomata Primary.

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Euthanasia bill critics gutted after second vote

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:18:00 GMT

Critics of David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill are disappointed after a vote last night saw it move through to its next stage.Corin Dann speaks to Grant Illingworth QC who has been a vocal critic.

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Voluntary euthanasia supporters celebrate after second vote

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:14:00 GMT

Voluntary euthanasia supporters are celebrating a vote in Parliament last night that saw David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill move through to its next stage.Dr Mary Panko is president of the End of Life Choice Society of New Zealand. She speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Another mosque widow pleas for residency for parents

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:09:00 GMT

Women who have been made widows in the mosque terror attacks are speaking out about their struggle to have their visiting families stay in New Zealand to help support them and their two young children.RNZ Christchurch reporter Conan Young has the story.

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Sports News for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The New Zealand lawn bowler Jo Edwards says its a credit to the New Zealand team that all four combinations are in medal contention in the second week of the Asia Pacific Championships on the Gold Coast.

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Blue Smoke: NZ song, recording pioneers remembered 70 years on

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:56:00 GMT

New Zealand's first-ever pop song is being remembered 70-years-on since its creation. Blue Smoke was the mastermind of Dannevirke man Ruru Karaitiana in May 1940, before Pixie Williams' rendition was released in June 1949 and became an instant hit. Our reporter, Jonathan Mitchell, attended a ceremony - filled with lots of music - to remember the pair in Wellington last night.

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Cautious approval for Māori pathway plan for ex-cons

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:53:00 GMT

People working with Māori prisoners are hopeful a new programme which involves whānau in inmate rehabilitation will help tackle the high rate of Māori reoffending.The Māori Pathways approach will initially focus on Māori men under 30, serving terms of between two and five years, as they have the highest rates of reoffending.It aims to provide a wrap-around service including trauma and mental health care, housing support for those leaving prison and greater engagement with whānau and iwi from pre-sentence through to release.Ann Marie May reports.

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Pike families demand investigation into recovery operation

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:47:00 GMT

The families of the Pike River miners are demanding an independent investigation into the rescue and recovery operation.They are saying the police have denied for months the existence of crucial 'black box' data that could reveal what happened between the first and second explosion that killed 29 men.They found out from the Pike River Recovery Agency the 'black box' data exists.The agency's chief executive, Dave Gawn, talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Cricket World Cup: Black Caps' first loss in Pakistan match

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:38:00 GMT

The New Zealand cricketers have suffered their first defeat of the Word Cup in England and Wales, losing to Pakistan by six wickets on Thursday morning.The Black Caps batsmen failed to fire, with only all-rounders Jimmy Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme making reasonable scores, with Neesham ending the innings on 97 not out.And the New Zealand bowlers were unable to defend the measley 237-run total.The BBC's Henry Moeran is at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham and has been watching the match. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Jacinda Ardern to unveil 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:30:00 GMT

Ministers will learn their fate this afternoon when the Prime Minister unveils her first substantive Cabinet reshuffle.Jacinda Ardern says it will be minor, but she will be looking to largely put in place the team that will contest the 2020 election.The focus will be on Labour Party ministers however - New Zealand First and Green ministers are pretty much off limits under the deals they struck with Labour.RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Susie Ferguson.

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More to do on principals' pay, conditions - Hipkins

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

Primary school teachers have voted resoundingly in favour of the government's latest pay offer in their long-running pay dispute.The decision follows more than a year of bargaining and three strikes by members of the Educational Institute.It gives them pay parity with their secondary school colleagues.But primary principals are yet to reach an agreement on their pay and conditions.Education Minister Chris Hipkins tells Corin Dann that while he's made progress with the teachers, there's still work to do.

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Parents claim Oranga Tamariki 'weaning' boy from mum

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:19:00 GMT

A Bay of Plenty family claim Oranga Tamariki has cut their weekly visits with their eight-year-old to monthly in order to 'wean' the boy from his mother before he is placed in permanent care.The little boy was removed from his family in 2017 because of violence, drugs and neglect, but an agreement was reached with the ministry to allow the parents a weekly two-hour visit with him.Te Aniwa Hurihanganui reports.

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Seymour applauds euthanasia bill passing second reading

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

It was expected to go down to the wire but the second reading of the End-of-Life-Choice bill easily passed in Parliament on Wednesday night.Just 20 MPs had the opportunity to debate the bill and many shared personal stories of watching family members die in what was at times a very emotional display in the House.ACT leader and sponsor of the bill, David Seymour, talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Euthanasia bill's second reading passes 70-50 in Parliament

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

It was expected to go down to the wire but the second reading of the End-of-Life-Choice bill easily passed in Parliament on Wednesday night.Just 20 MPs had the opportunity to debate the bill and many shared personal stories of watching family members die in what was at times a very emotional display in the House of Parliament.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir watched it unfold.

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Sports News for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The New Zealand cricketers unbeaten run at the Cricket World Cup is over - beaten by Pakistan by six wickets in Birmingham.

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Business News for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Māori leaders to hold own inquiry into Oranga Tamariki

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:47:00 GMT

Māori leaders are gearing up for a national hui next month to launch their own inquiry into Oranga Tamariki.It's the fourth investigation into the Children's Ministry in recent weeks but some say Māori are best placed to figure out where the Ministry is failing them.Māori News correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan has the story.

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Maggie Barry to keep fighting euthanasia bill

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:44:00 GMT

David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament, 70 votes to 50. National MP Maggie Barry is vowing to keep fighting the euthanasia bill.

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Collins holds back tears at euthanasia bill's second reading

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill has passed its second reading 70 votes to 50.The second reading, ahead of the vote, sparked emotional speeches in the House.National MP Judith Collins has held back tears in Parliament describing her father's death.Health Minister and Dunedin North MP David Clark was one of those who opposed the bill.

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Morning Rural News for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Cricket World Cup: Black Caps face loss to Pakistan

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:18:00 GMT

The New Zealand cricketers have are on the brink of losing their first game of the World Cup, with Pakistan easing their way past the Black Caps modest total of 237 runs for the loss of just three wickets.The New Zealand batsmen struggled at Edgbaston with only Jimmy Neesham, 97 not out, and Colin de Grandhomme scoring more than 50 runs.We can cross to England and talk to the former Black Caps bowler, Iain O'Brien.

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US migrant crisis: Tragic photo captures grim reality

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:12:00 GMT

The grim reality of the migrant crisis unfolding on America's southern border has been captured in a photo that is being shared around the world.The photo shows a father and his two-year-old daughter lying face down drowned in the Rio Grande.Her little arms are still wrapped around her father's neck.The father Óscar Ramírez, had traveled from El Salvador with his family, hoping to claim asylum in the United States.Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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What does future of Auckland's workforce look like?

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:08:00 GMT

How do people adapt to the rapidly changing world of work?New research commissioned by Auckland Council's economic development arm ATEED considered how technology will change the city's workforce and skills requirements - and found businesses are slow to adopt new technologies.The report's release coincided with a forum about the future of our workforce. RNZ reporter Tom Furley was there.

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Sports News for 27 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps need wickets against Pakistan and need them fast if they're to remain unbeaten at the Cricket World Cup.

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Gang member delivers free fish to whānau in need

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

A Porirua gang member is putting unwanted fish heads and bones to use by delivering them to hungry families in his community. Mongrel Mob life-member Dennis Makalio has teamed up with LegaSea, a not-for-profit organisation who collect donated fish off cuts - usually thrown away by the fishing industry - and gift it to those in need. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui joined him on a delivery in the suburb of Waitangirua, and filed this report.

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Calls to ditch 'unfair', 'archaic' local election law

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:49:00 GMT

An obscure law that gives owners of multiple properties extra voting rights in local elections is being called unfair, archaic and ripe to be ditched. The ratepayer's roll has existed in some form since the 19th century, apart from a few years in the late 1980s when it was briefly abolished. And its detractors say it should have stayed that way. Kate Newton reports.

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Wellbeing measures not just a PR exercise - OECD

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:45:00 GMT

The government is putting itself in the 'firing line' by introducing wellbeing measurements, and it's not just a public relations exercise, according to the OECD's deputy secretary-general Ulrik Knudsen. He has advised the Government to carefully monitor the impact of its boost to the minimum wage, and to join with other OECD members to push for new taxes on Google and Facebook - rather than doing it alone. He spoke to Corin Dann.

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Amy Adams stepping down from politics at 2020 election

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

National MP Amy Adams has announced she will retire from politics at the 2020 election. Ms Adams, who has been the MP for Selwyn since 2008, has held several cabinet positions, including Justice Minister and Social Housing Minister in the course of her career. She spoke to Susie Ferguson.

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Calls continue for tangled whale sightings in South Island

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

Calls are continuing for sightings of an entangled whale which may be moving up the west or east coast of the South Island. Mike Morrissey leads the South Island large whale disentanglement team.

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Markets Update for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Dunedin residents call for protection of Foulden Maar

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:28:00 GMT

Dunedin's residents have called on central and local government to step up and protect in perpetuity a geological site dating back 23 million years. More than 160 people attended a meeting at Otago Museum last night, where they voted to go in to battle on behalf of Foulden Maar, calling it a treasure trove.

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Record number of early childhood complaints

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

The Education Ministry investigated and upheld a record number of complaints about early childhood services last year. The investigations resulted in 19 referrals to police and 22 to the Teaching Council. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen has been reading the report.

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National's Maggie Barry leading charge against Euthanasia Bill

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:17:00 GMT

National MP Maggie Barry is leading the charge against what she terms 'state-sanctioned killing', as David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill is facing its second reading vote in Parliament today. Corin Dann spoke to Maggie Barry in our Wellington studio.

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New report suggests 4 year parliamentary term, more MPs

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

A new report is proposing to extend the parliamentary term to four years and to increase the number of MPs, so politicians can plan better for the future. The Victoria University report argues a four-year parliamentary term and possibly another 30 MPs would create a better country for future generations.

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Sports News for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

England captain Eoin Morgan was refusing to hit the panic button after defeat by Australia left his team's hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals in the balance.

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NZ eggs to be stamped, traceable to farms

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

Soon most New Zealand eggs will be stamped with a number that lets people who buy them trace their eggs back to the farm they came from. Corin Dann speaks to Michael Brooks, executive director of the Egg Producers Federation.

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Cricket World Cup: England on edge after loss to Australia

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:49:00 GMT

England's hopes of a clear run to the cricket world cup semi-finals are on a knife edge after the hosts were crushed by Australia. Australia set a relatively modest target of 285 runs but dismissed England for just 221 to become the first country guaranteed a semi-final spot. New Zealand can join them if they beat Pakistan. England came into the tournament as the bookmakers' favourites but have now dropped to third behind India and Australia. We cross to London and talk to BBC commentator Tim Peach.

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Pike River: Forensic search of mine drift section complete

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMT

The first stage of the forensic search of the Pike River mine drift has been completed.The Pike River Recovery Agency's chief executive Dave Gawn talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Bill to end smoking in cars with kids gets all MPs' support

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

A bill that would prohibit smoking in cars with children inside has unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament. But Opposition MPs argue it needs a major tune up. RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the story.

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Simon Bridges reshuffles National caucus as Adams to go in 2020

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:27:00 GMT

On Tuesday Amy Adams announced she'll leave Parliament at the next election and relinquished her portfolio responsibilities, prompting National's leader, Simon Bridges, to reshuffle his caucus line-up. Paul Goldsmith picks up finance and infrastructure, Chris Bishop has been promoted to take over Paul Goldsmith's shadow portfolios of transport and regional development, while Todd McClay picks up economic development and Brett Hudson police. Gerry Brownlee takes over responsibility for foreign affairs. Simon Bridges joins Susie Ferguson in the Wellington studio.

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New NZ road safety plan ignores bad drivers - Greg Murphy

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:15:00 GMT

The government's being told driver training must be at the forefront of any new road safety strategy. The Ministry of Transport will propose adopting the Vision Zero approach to road safety, which accepts crashes happen and seeks to minimise the damage. Four time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy says that philosophy is a terrible idea that ignores the problem of bad driving. Ben Strang reports.

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Matt Vickers urges MPs to vote for euthanasia bill

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:13:00 GMT

Matt Vickers, whose wife Lecretia Seales died while fighting in the courts for the right to end her life, is appealing to MPs to vote in favour of the End of Life Choice Bill on Wednesday. He describes the bill as smart, robust, and evidence-based law. Mr Vickers joins Corin Dann in the Wellington studio.

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Seymour's euthanasia bill faces vote in Parliament

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

The bill that would give the terminally ill the right to choose to die faces a make or break vote in Parliament later today. MPs will vote according to their consciences on whether to let David Seymour's End of Life choice bill edge closer to becoming law or to throw it out. Our political reporter, Jo Moir, has this story.

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Sports News for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

England's World Cup hopes hang in the balance after a demoralising 64-run loss to Australia at Lord's.

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Business News for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Seymour's End of Life Choice bill faces MPs' vote

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:38:00 GMT

It's a big day for ACT leader David Seymour today as his End of Life Choice Bill faces judgment from his fellow MPs. The bill - that would give the terminally ill the right to choose to die - faces a make or break vote in Parliament. It will either edge closer to becoming law or be thrown out. MPs will vote according to their own conscience, rather than by party lines. Mr Seymour is in our Wellington studio. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Morning Rural News for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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E-scooter safety under scrutiny after Auckland death

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:15:00 GMT

The safety of e-scooters is being questioned after the country's first death involving a Lime scooter. A 59-year-old man died on Monday night on Auckland's Fanshawe Street. Police are still making inquiries into what happened. In a second incident on the same street a woman was hit by an e-scooter yesterday while stepping off the bus onto the footpath. An Auckland Councillor is calling for e-scooters to be removed until their safety can be guaranteed. A spokesperson for pedestrian advocacy group Living Streets Aotearoa, Ellen Blake, told RNZ reporter Tom Furley things need to change.

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Driver training key to safer roads - Greg Murphy

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:11:00 GMT

Four time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy says the government needs to focus on driver training in its new road safety strategy. The Ministry of Transport is proposing following Sweden's Vision Zero approach to road safety, which accepts that crashes happen and seeks to limit the damage. Mr Murphy says that is bad message to be sending, and told Ben Strang that road safety starts with the people behind the wheel.

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Sports News for 26 June 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Australia crushed England by 64 runs at Lord's to reach the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and leave the hosts in danger of failing to reach the last four.

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Rare New Zealand artificacts up for auction next week

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

Rare pieces of New Zealand's history will go up for auction next week - including a copy of the country's first newspaper and a declaration of the crown's soverignty. It's all part of Aucklander Christopher Parr's extensive private collection - a collection he can no longer enjoy because of his dementia. So it's being auctioned-off to people who can appreciate it. Rare book consultant and auctioneer at Art & Object, Pam Plumbly talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Blenheim man fourth in world’s toughest cycle race

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:52:00 GMT

Blenheim man Craig Harper is catching up on some seriously overdue rest after competing in what's billed as the world's toughest cycle race -- nearly 5000km across the United States in just ten days.

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Respite care for families of disabled people put on hold

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:47:00 GMT

A new service allowing families of disabled people to choose their own respite care has been put on hold because the government wouldn't stump up $10 million.'I Choose' would have paid families between $500 to $5000 a year, allowing them to buy the respite support which suited them best.But the government baulked at the cost of the scheme. Catherine Hutton reports.

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Dunedin Mitre 10 workers win living wage case

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:44:00 GMT

Dunedin's Mitre 10 staff are celebrating after the Employment Relations Authority ordered the company to pay union staff members the living wage of at least $21 an hour.It's thought to be the first such order ever made.Tali Williams is a spokesperson for First Union and talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Tax-deductible school donations challenged

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

The government is offering to eliminate donations in most schools next year, but one man wants it to go even further.Hutt Valley man Max Shierlaw is challenging the tax deductability of big donations requested by a few high-decile integrated schools.He is urging Inland Revenue to take a test case and says the government should make its donation scheme compulsory for all state and integrated schools.RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen has the story.

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Markets Update for 25 June 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Westland Milk losing NZ ownership would be 'a sad day' - Agriculture Minister

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:29:00 GMT

Westland has been made an offer for sale by a Chinese dairy company - for nearly $600 million, and the board is advising it's shareholders to accept it.Corin Dann spoke to the Agriculture Minister and West Coast MP Damien O'Connor.

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Republican senators in hiding in Oregon

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:24:00 GMT

In the US state of Oregon, 11 Republican Party senators have gone into hiding and state police are trying to track them down.They fled the capital, Salem, three days ago in an attempt to stop a landmark climate-change bill from passing. Oregon's Democrats, who have a clear senate majority, want to pass legislation capping carbon emissions, and the Republican senators have removed themselves to deny the senate a quorum.Over the weekend, the state capitol had to shut down altogether amid apparent security threats from militia groups.Our correspondent in Oregon is the Guardian columnist and journalist Jason Wilson.

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Australian conservative Christians considers fundraiser for Folau

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:18:00 GMT

An Australian conservative Christian lobby is considering creating its own fundraising page after GoFundMe pulled down Israel Folau's, saying it will have galvanised his supporters.RNZ producer Jeremy Wilkson spoke to Australian Christian Lobby's managing director Martyn Iles.

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Community steps in to help safety at Dunedin mosque

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:15:00 GMT

Good Samaritans have stepped up to install security doors, a top of the line CCTV system, and fix electrical issues at Dunedin's Al Huda Mosque, in the heart of the city's student quarter.There were serious concerns about the security and safety of the mosque following the Christchurch terror attacks.But work is now underway to fix the problems.RNZ Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown has the story

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Banking deposit scheme could see mortgage rate increase

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

A banking expert says new banking protection schemes such as the deposit guarantee scheme could put close to a percent on mortgage rates.The government will introduce a bank deposit guarantee scheme and will look at a tougher regime to make bank executives more accountable for bad behaviour.The guarantee scheme would have a limit of between $30,000 and $50,000, which would cover 90 percent of individual bank deposits in New Zealand.This is part of the review of the Reserve Bank Act, which is looking at the 30-year-old laws regulating the banking system.Corin Dann speaks to John Kensington, the head of banking at KPMG, about what banks might do to recoup the costs of the new guarantees and capital requirements.

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Sports News for 25 June 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

Rising New Zealand and Phoenix midfielder Sarpreet Singh is reportedly set to join European football giants Bayern Munich.

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'NZ' mushrooms actually from China, farmer warns

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:53:00 GMT

Consumers are being warned some shiitake mushrooms sold in supermarkets and high-end restaurants as New Zealand grown, are actually being imported from China.A Hawke's Bay mushroom farmer says an increasing number of local shiitake mushroom growers have switched to growing shiitake on cheaper, imported logs.He fears some of the produce maybe contaminated with heavy metals like lead and arsenic, and he thinks consumers should be told where their food is coming from.RNZ Hawke's Bay reporter Anusha Bradley has the story.

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State care abuse inquiry lacking care - survivor

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:50:00 GMT

An Auckland woman in her 70s has spoken up about having to sit in a busy motel lobby for 25 minutes while waiting to give evidence to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse.She says she was treated treated poorly in many ways, and this epitomises the commission's lack of care and lack of experience.RNZ investigative journalist Phil Pennington reports.

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Trump announces fresh US sanctions against Iran

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:44:00 GMT

US President Donald Trump has announced the US is imposing fresh sanctions on Iran amid an escalation in tensions between the two countries.The sanctions will target the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, military officials and its top diplomat, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.Our correspondent in Washington is Simon Marks.

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Louisa Wall praises shutdown of Folau fundraiser

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:36:00 GMT

New Zealand Netball is expected to spell out its position on Maria Folau's involvement with the Silver Ferns in the wake of the controversy engulfing her husband, rugby star Israel Folau.Rugby Australia has dumped Folau over comments widely seen as homophobic.Maria Folau has publicly supported her husband's stance and backed his online bid to raise funds for a legal challenge to his sacking.The fundraising campaign was derailed yesterday when the GoFundMe website shut down his page and said the $250,000 in donations would be returned.Susie Ferguson speaks to Silver Fern and MP for Manurewa Louisa Wall.

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Jacinda Ardern 'loathe to see' individual blame over KiwiBuild

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

The Prime Minister says housing hasn't been an easy area of work, but she doesn't want to see one individual carry the blame for a difficult policy and the government doesn't give up on the ambition.Jacinda Ardern talks to Corin Dann about this, and about the news from the US of fresh sanctions against Iran, and the implications for New Zealand.

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Protecting your bank savings - Finance Minister explains

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:16:00 GMT

The government has signalled moves to make the banking system safer for customers, and to make sure executives are held to account.A bank deposit guarantee scheme will give customers better protection if their bank was to go under.Finance Minister Grant Roberston told Morning Report focus on setting the amount of savings protected had been ensuring the everyday New Zealand bank depositer would be covered.

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Man dies while riding e-scooter in Auckland

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

A man has died while riding an e-scooter in Auckland. With the details we're joined by Auckland reporter Gill Bonnett..

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Napier standoff: 25yo man arrested, hostage safe

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

A 25-year-old man has been arrested a man at a house in Napier early this morning after a 12-hour operation by armed police. Police say a woman who was being held hostage is safe. RNZ Hawke's Bay reporter Anusha Bradley is at the cordon.

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Sports News for 25 June 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The England captain Eoin Morgan won't try and prevent England fans booing Australia pair Steve Smith and David Warner during their Cricket World Cup match at Lord's tonight.

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Business News for 25 June 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Mum frustrated as govt stalls on high-needs respite scheme

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:43:00 GMT

The mother of a boy with special needs says the government's refusal to spend $10 million on a new respite scheme is frustrating.At the end of 2018 the Ministry of Health was supposed to introduce 'I Choose', a new service that would have allowed families to choose their own respite care.'I Choose' would have paid families between $500 to $5,000 a year, allowing them to buy the respite support which suited them best.But the government baulked at the cost of the scheme. RNZ's Catherine Hutton spoke to Stacey O'Connor who cares for her 6-year-old son Daniel. He is unable to speak or move without help, and is fed through a tube.

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Who will pay for $50,000 bank deposit protection?

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

Taxpayers are likely to be covering the cost of greater bank deposit protection, whether it's a bank levy or a government back-stop.Under government proposals, from next year, New Zealanders will have up to $50,000 of their bank deposit protected if a bank was to fail.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir has the story.

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Morning Rural News for 25 June 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 25 June 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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France heatwave: Paris faces 40-degree highs

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:17:00 GMT

France is bracing for a heatwave with temperatures forecast to exceed 40 degrees this week - potentially breaking the record for June.Comparisons are being drawn to a heat wave in 2003, when almost 15,000 people in France died.Now, the north of the country - including Paris - is predicted to be the worst affected.Our correspondent Hugh Schofield is in Paris.

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Govt's bank savings protection plan welcomed

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:09:00 GMT

The government's plan to protect bank customers savings is expected to boost the confidence of savers.It's proposing a bank deposit insurance scheme, which would safeguard up to between $30,000 to $50,000 of depositors' money in the event of a banking collapse.It also plans to look at a tougher regime to make bank executives more accountable for bad behaviour, or undesirable banking practices.Tom Hartmann from the Commission For Financial Capability outlined the plan to RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell.

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Sports News for 25 june 2019

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

One-test All Blacks centre Matt Proctor could make a timely return from injury for the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night.

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Rugby league: Kiwis back on track with win over Tonga

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:52:00 GMT

A hat-trick of Shaun Johnson tries helped New Zealand's rugby league team secure a 34-14 win against Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night.Kiwi Coach Michael Maguire says their victory over Mate Ma'a Tonga shows they're back on track after losing to the same team at the World Cup two years ago.Fans from both sides were eagerly anticipating the test.Morning Report producer Siobhan Wilson compiled this report.

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Will climate change bring banana crops to NZ?

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:48:00 GMT

Will climate change be the end of the end of sauvignon blanc, and the beginning of bananas and pineapples in New Zealand?Maybe... So a Nelson-based iwi organisation is coming up with a plan to figure out which crops might disappear, and which might thrive under a changing climate.RNZ's Nelson-Tasman reporter Tracy Neal has the story.

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What is Australia doing with its Islamic State citizens?

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:42:00 GMT

An Australian official has visited northern Syria to discuss what to do with Australian citizens who were members of the Islamic State group and their children.The foreign affairs official, Jon Philip, says Australia favours an international response to resolve the cases of the 8,000 foreign women and children and a thousand suspected foreign fighters held in the region.One of those foreign fighters is the New Zealander Mark Taylor, who joined Islamic State and is now detained in a Kurdish prison.He's been told by the New Zealand government he will have to find his own way out of Syria. And still missing in Syria is the New Zealand Red Cross nurse Louisa Akavi.The ABC's Middle East correspondent Eric Tlozek says if countries want to repatriate their citizens they need the cooperation of Kurdish authorities.

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Corrections months behind on modular prison units

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:38:00 GMT

The Corrections Department is blaming conditions in the construction industry for a six-month delay in introducing new modular units to the country's prisons.The units were announced in 2017 but are now unlikely to be operational until later this year.

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Markets Update for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Thousands perform haka for Alien Weaponry in Denmark

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:26:00 GMT

Thousands of Danish metal fans performed the haka for Kiwi band Alien Weaponry over the weekend at the Copenhell festival. The three-piece band from Waipu, who sing in te reo, usually start their performances with a haka. This time, the crowd had prepared a reply.Thousands of Danish metal fans performed the haka for Kiwi band Alien Weaponry over the weekend at the Copenhell festival.The three-piece band from Waipu, who sing in te reo Māori, usually start their performances with a haka. This time, the crowd had prepared a reply.uson.

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Auckland footballer banned over referee abuse

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

An Auckland footballer has been banned for a season for spitting on a referee, with two sides withdrawn from competition for abusing match officials.Manukau City Football club has pulled its division one men's team from the competition because of the attack on the referee.Another senior men's side, Ranui Swanson Football Club, has been forced out after a serious offence last weekend.Tom Furley reports.

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Crusaders bring back horse after mosque attacks

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:21:00 GMT

The Crusaders rugby team says it brought back horses on Friday night because fans demanded it.The Crusader horsemen had been suspended in the aftermath of the Mosque terror attacks.Crusaders' chief executive Colin Mansbridge has defended their return saying the riders didn't wear chainmail or wield swords, instead they carried Crusaders rugby flags and the horses were adorned with the colours of the Crusaders' six provincial unions.Colin Mansfield spoke to RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissen.

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Big defeat for Erdogan in rerun of Istanbul mayoral election

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:17:00 GMT

Turkey's ruling party has lost control of Istanbul after what's turned out to be an embarrassing rerun of the city's mayoral election.Opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu won a surprise victory in March but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK party cancelled the result after complaints of irregularities.Results are now in and Mr Imamoglu's original 13,000 vote win has become a landslide win by nearly 800,000 votes.We cross to Istanbul and journalist Andrew Finkel.

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New Plymouth mayor backs local oil rig workers in dispute

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:13:00 GMT

New Plymouth's mayor is backing local workers who say they've been overlooked in favour of foreigners for oil rigs jobs they have the skills for.The Greens are now asking Immigration to review its decision to grant visas for 66 roles on the Taranaki oil rig that's owned by a Norweign company.Mani Dunlop reports.

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Seymour unfazed as doctors fight End of Life Choice Bill

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Those backing the End of Life Choice Bill are confident push back from doctors won't derail the bill's second reading on Wednesday.David Seymour's bill would give people with a terminal illness the option of requesting doctor-assisted dying.Over the weekend, an open letter signed by more than 1000 doctors declared that even if legalised, euthanasia is unethical.RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the story.

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Sports News for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The New Zealand rowing team, especially the women, have shown strong form in an Olympic qualifying year, taking six medals and four golds at the latest World Cup event in Poland.

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Boris Johnson under pressure over domestic incident

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:53:00 GMT

Boris Johnson, the front-runner in the race to become Britain's next Prime Minister, is facing mounting calls to explain an incident involving his partner at his London home last week.A neighbour called the police after hearing a loud altercation involving screaming, shouting and banging coming from the flat Mr Johnson shares with his partner Carrie Symonds.At a campaign event, Mr Johnson told the moderator Iain Dale that Conservative Party members were not interested in the matter.Our correspondent in London is Olly Barratt.

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Cricket World Cup: Another close call in Black Caps win

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:48:00 GMT

It was a thrilling five-run win for the Black Caps over the West Indies in Manchester on Sunday.The West Indies looked out of the game , but a blazing century by Carlos Brathwaite almost got them over the line.They needed six to win, but Brathwaite was caught by Trent Boult on the very edge of the boundary.New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who also scored a century in the game, says it was another close call.The BBC's cricket correspondent Tim Peach was at the match at Old Trafford stadium.

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Prosecution possible after Luxon newspaper ad - Edgeler

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:41:00 GMT

Electoral expert and lawyer Graeme Edgeler says an advertisement in the New Zealand Herald on Saturday, suggesting the outgoing Air New Zealand chief executive should run for the National Party leadership for next year's election, is unlawful.The ad is a reworking of Dick Frizzell's well-known artwork "Mickey to Tiki" shows John Key's face transforming into Christopher Luxon's.The Electoral Commission says it will looking into whether the advert meetings the requirements for both authorisation and promoter statements.

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Memorial service in Christchurch for four mosque attack victims

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:25:00 GMT

Hundreds of people from the Christchurch suburb of Hillmorton packed into the local high school hall on Sunday for a memorial service for four of their own.The crowd heard from Muslim and non-Muslim leaders, listened to some inspiring performances and shared a meal cooked by the local Muslim community.

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Insurance claim denials more common than thought

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:23:00 GMT

Ever had an insurance claim unfairly denied? It turns out it's more common than you'd think.Consumer NZ's research on insurance providers found a quarter of people had complained to their insurer and the most common reason was that their claim was turned down.Jessica Wilson is the head of research at Consumer NZ and is on the line.

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University staff 'silenced' over racism complaint

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:17:00 GMT

Auckland University staff say they were silenced by senior management after raising concerns about a student with extreme far-right views, just days after the Christchurch terror attack.A staff member says the student, who has since left the University, sent threatening emails to staff and interrupted a tutorial to express his extreme views on immigration and colonization on March 20.RNZ has agreed to not identify the staff or student involved to protect their identities.Katie Scotcher has the story.

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Reducing NZ road deaths: What you need to know

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Reducing deaths and injuries on the roads - rather than preventing crashes - will be the country's road safety strategy from next year.The new strategy called Vision Zero accepts crashes are inevitable but tries to minimise the damage.RNZ transport reporter Ben Strang has more details. He joins Corin Dann in the studio.

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Sports News for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

New Zealand's women rowers have dominated on the final day of the latest world cup event on Poland, winning four gold medals.

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Business News for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Racist outburst at Auckland University 'like a threat' - tutor

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:37:00 GMT

An Auckland University staff member says she was silenced by senior management after raising concerns about a student with extreme far-right views, just days after the Christchurch terror attack.The employee, who RNZ has agreed not to name, says the student, who has since left the University, sent threatening emails to staff and interrupted a tutorial to express his extreme views on immigration and colonization.A university employee, who RNZ has agreed not to name, says when staff reported this to management they were told to keep quiet and weren't told why.She told RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher about the incident. The University of Auckland has rejected the allegations.A spokesperson says the matters were being investigated and staff were required to respect the confidentiality of the process.They say this is standard practice as people who are complained about have rights too.

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Morning Rural News for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:26:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:21:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Auckland football teams suspended after referee abused

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:12:00 GMT

The head of an Auckland football club hopes two teams removed from competition for abusing referees will send a message to players and supporters.A Ranui-Swanson Football Club men's team has been banned after abusing a match official last weekend June 15.Manukau City Football Club has withdrawn its team from another league after three players were suspended a game against Ellerslie last month.The chair of Ellerslie Football Club, Tim Adams, was also at last weekends match when the referee was forced to lock himself in a room to get away from abusers.He spoke to RNZ reporter Tom Furley about what happened.

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Listening to children improves decision-making - Becroft

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:09:00 GMT

A new report has found adults and decision makers are too resistant to listening to children's opinions, and that needs to change.The research by the Children's Commissioner called 'Are We Listening?' looks at how well policy makers incorporate the views of children into decisions.The commissioner, Andrew Becroft, told RNZ youth affairs reporter Katie Doyle it is exciting leaders want to engage, but there seems to be a fear among adults about young people with ideas.

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Sports News for 24 June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

New Zealand's women rowers have led the way at the world cup event on Poland winning four gold medals.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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A defiant sign of the Times-Age in Wairarapa

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:52:00 GMT

A regional paper is celebrating bucking a national trend of plummeting newspaper sales.In the latest ABC-audited annual circulation results, the Wairarapa Times-Age was the top performer, with its numbers falling only one per cent over the past year.Gyles Beckford spoke to the paper's publisher Andrew Denholm.

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Yarrow Stadium deal approved amid 'blackmail' claims

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:47:00 GMT

Amid accusations of "blackmail' and "bullying" an extra-ordinary meeting of the New Plymouth council has approved a $50 million repair and upgrade to the quake-prone Yarrow Stadium.Not doing so could have left the council owning a broken stadium, inheriting a mountain of debt and a facing huge repair bill all on its own.

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The Pacific ballot: A ticket to a new life in NZ

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:43:00 GMT

Thousands of Pacific Islanders - including a quarter of Samoa's population - are hoping for a new life in through the annual visa lotteries.They are ready to wrench themselves from home for a New Zealand residence visa.But not everyone whose name is drawn manages to turn the opportunity into a new life.Philippa Tolley visited the Tongan capital Nukualofa to find out why.

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Women on NZ state sector boards at high, but more work to do - Genter

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:38:00 GMT

The number of women on state sector boards has reached an all time high, after the government decided to lead by example in encouraging more women into leadership roles.Women now make up 47.4 percent of all members on ministerial boards and committees.Corin Dann spoke to Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter.

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Markets Update for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Family of Syrian father, son killed in mosque attack move to NZ

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:29:00 GMT

Eleven relatives of the Syrian father and son killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks have arrived in New Zealand to live.Khaled and Hamza Mustafa were killed at the Al Noor mosque, leaving a widow and two other children without any family support here.Now the grieving family will soon be reunited with their grandmother, two uncles and aunts, and their cousins.

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2018-19 a horror financial year for polytechs

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:25:00 GMT

Polytechnics had a horror year last year losing tens of millions of dollars as student enrolments at most of the 16 institutions continued to fall.And it's not going to get better any time soon with the latest Education Ministry forecast predicting polytechnics's domestic enrolments will fall again this year and next.The figures come as the sector waits for the government to decide its future.RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen joins us with the details.

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Dealing with Oranga Tamariki frustrating, some iwi say

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:21:00 GMT

Some iwi are warning Oranga Tamariki not to wheel them in to fix up their mess.Next month, new legislation will mean the agency must work with Maori organisations.But iwi say dealing with Oranga Tamariki is difficult and frustrating and it's going to take huge improvements before a partnership between them will work.

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Election day enrolments to help left-wing parties - National

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:16:00 GMT

The National Party is accusing the government of rushing changes in electoral law to advantage the coalition's re-election.But Justice Minister Andrew Little says the moves will strengthen democracy, allowing voters to enrol on election day, and to vote at more venues, including supermarkets and malls.He told Morning Report earlier that Nick Smith was slowing the process down in Select Committee.Nick Smith joins Corin Dann with his response.

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Sports News for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns striker OIivia Chance says they must remember the pain at being dumped out of World Cup without reaching the knockout phase.

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Rugby league: A sea of red as Kiwis take on Tonga

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

Fans in black and blue will do their best to stand out in a sea of red at the international rugby league double header in Auckland.The New Zealand women's team - the Kiwi Ferns - are first up against Samoa, before the men's side - the Kiwis - take on Tonga to start the new Oceania Cup.The loud and proud Tongan supporters are again expected to be a feature of the occasion.As Clay Wilson reports - both New Zealand teams are embracing their respective challenges.

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Judith Collins sues Nelson council over slip damage

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:52:00 GMT

National's housing spokesperson Judith Collins and her husband are taking legal action against a Nelson couple and the city council over damage caused by a landslip eight years ago.Ms Collins and David Wong Tung are bringing the action as trustees of the Holly Superannuation scheme that owns a rental cottage near the Nelson waterfront.They claim the council, and the owners of the property above their cottage are liable for damage caused by a slip during a severe storm in December 2011.RNZ Nelson reporter Tracy Neal joins Gyles Beckford with the details.

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Boris Johnson 'a lot of different things to different people'

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:47:00 GMT

Jeremy Hunt will face Boris Johnson in the race to be the next British Prime Minister after Michael Gove was eliminated in the latest Tory leadership ballot a short time ago.Mr Johnson and Mr Hunt will now compete in a run-off of the party's 160,000 members, and the winner will be announced in the week of July 22.Boris Johnson is the hot favourite to win that vote and the deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters is already looking forward to dealing with him.Mr Peters told members of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee he's long expected Mr Johnson to succeed Theresa May.Our correspondent in London is Olly Barratt.

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Election day voter enrolment about fairness - Justice Minister

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:42:00 GMT

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are accusing each other of trying to set up voting laws to increase their chances at the next election.The government is looking at letting voters enrol and vote on the same day as a general election.Justice Minister Andrew Little tells Corin Dann it's a question of fairness.

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Iran shoots down US drone: A deliberate provocation?

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

Iran has shot down a US surveillance drone near Saudi Arabia prompting US President Donald Trump to say on Twitter they had made a serious mistake.However, in a press briefing soon after he said he meant he thought it had been an accident.Dr Mehrdad Khonsari is a former Iranian diplomat; senior consultant at Centre for Iranian and Arab Studies in London.He joins us with his analysis.

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National objects to election day voter enrolment plan

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:38:00 GMT

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are accusing each other of trying to set up voting laws to increase their chances at the next election.National is objecting to the government's plan to allow same-day enrolment on the day of the election, saying it benefits left-wing parties.But the Greens say it benefits democracy.

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Gun buyback process fair - Police Minister

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:28:00 GMT

A sports shooter who has spent thousands on the hobby says the government's gun buyback scheme is a kick in the face.Introduced in the wake of the Christchurch massacre, gun owners will get a percentage of the market price of a weapon depending on its condition.Police Minister Stuart Nash tells Gyles Beckford there is a fair process for gun owners who dispute the value paid for their returned weapons under the amnesty.

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Gun buyback scheme a 'kick in the face' - sports shooter

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:26:00 GMT

A sports shooter who has spent thousands on the hobby says the government's gun buyback scheme is a kick in the face.Introduced in the wake of the Christchurch massacre, gun owners will get a percentage of the market price of a weapon depending on its condition.While the government admits the cost of the scheme remains unclear, it's set aside more than $200 million.But how much money will reach gun owners pockets has angered many in the firearms community.

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Iran shoots down US drone, Trump says 'mistake'

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

President Donald Trump says Iran has made "a very big mistake" by shooting down an American surveillance drone overnight.The US says the drone was in international airspace. Iran insists it was over Iranian territory.Tensions between Iran and the US have intensified since the US accused Iran of attacking a tanker in the Gulf of Oman.Although Mr Trump seemed to tone down the rhetoric when he spoke to reporters after the downing of the drone was confirmed.

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Sports News for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns concede their performances at the women's football world cup in France haven't been good enough.

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Business News for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Election day voting enrolments - legal analysis

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMT

For the first time voters will be able to register to vote on election day next year.The government announced the law change, saying roughly 19,000 voters had their ballots disallowed last election day because they'd failed to enrol beforehand.National says the proposal is a stitch-up and will benefit left-wing parties.But Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch the current law doesn't make sense.

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Guns buyback: Sports shooter 'going to lose the most'

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:44:00 GMT

A sports shooter who has spent thousands on gear says he'll lose tens-of-thousands of dollars in the government's gun buyback scheme.The six-month buyback, launched after the Christchurch shootings, will pay gun owners a percentage of the market price depending on its condition.Owners will get 95 percent of market price for a new weapon, 70 percent for one in a used condition, and 25 percent for those in poor condition.A competitor in multi-gun shooting events, Tony, says the sport has all but been destroyed by the new gun laws.He told RNZ reporter Tom Furley competitors like him will really feel the effects with thousands of dollars not being compensated.

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Morning Rural News for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Youth leaders welcome election day enrolments, voting in malls

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Youth leaders are welcoming a plan to allow voters to enrol and vote on election day next year.But a Pacific Youth Leader doesn't think it will be enough to drastically improve youth voter turnout.Josiah Tualamali'i from the Pacific Youth Leadership And Transformation Council says the new changes are a great first step.But he told RNZ youth affairs reporter Katie Doyle it won't necessarily fix the disenfranchisement many young voters feel.

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Sports News for 21 June 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns world cup in France is over in dramatics style.

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Blenheim cyclist takes on Race Across America

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

Craig Harper has been competing in what is considered the world's toughest cycle race, the Race Across America.The ultra-endurance cyclist from Blenheim has been been cycling at least 22.5 hours a day since Tuesday last week when he left California.He's now on the back roads of Indiana and about to cross in to Ohio. He talks to Corin Dann as he cycles.

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Department of Conservation takes over Fox River clean-up

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:53:00 GMT

The Westland mayor is delighted the Department of Conservation will take over the clean-up of the Fox River after devastating floods in March.An old landfill was eroded by the flood waters, spreading rubbish along kilometres of the West Coast and the Fox and Cook riverbeds.The clean-up was put on hold last month when the Westland District Council ran out of funds. But now DOC has taken up the job.Bruce Smith is the Westland District Mayor. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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National launches website rating Auckland Council

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:49:00 GMT

National is weighing into Auckland Council politics with the launch of a website asking Aucklanders to rate the council's performance.The party's not backing anyone in this year's mayoral race but says it still wanted to influence how the city is run.The Rate Your Council website is due to go live but some are questioning how accurately its data will reflect the views of Aucklanders.RNZ Auckland reporter Rowan Quinn has the story.

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Abbas Nazari: From Tampa refugee to Fullbright scholar

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:39:00 GMT

At age seven he was one of the refugees at the centre of the Tampa crisis. Now at 23 he's just won a prestigious scholarship to study in New York.Abbas Nazari was one of more than 400 refugees rescued from their sinking boat by the Norwegian freighter, the Tampa, of the Australian coast back in 2001.The Australian government refused to take them in, but New Zealand did.Mr Nazari joins Corin Dann in the studio to tell him about the experience.

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Pacific welcomes Facebook digital currency

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:39:00 GMT

Some of New Zealand's Pacific community are hopeful Facebook's new digital currency may end long waits for money to be transferred home.The tech giant plans to roll out its own currency Libra next year after forming a new entity with major companies including Mastercard and Paypal.But experts say it's been tried before and the tech giant will come up against the same regulatory barriers others have struggled to break.Tom Furley reports.

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Markets Update for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:33:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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What will UK Conservatives become under Boris Johnson?

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:29:00 GMT

There are now four candidates left in race to be the next British Prime Minister. Rory Stewart, who'd been dubbed the dark horse, was knocked out in the latest round of Tory leadership voting overnight.Boris Johnson has again come out on top, increasing his number of votes to 143, up from the 126 he gained in the ballot on Wednesday.The BBC's Rob Watson tells Susie Ferguson that Boris Johnson will almost-certainly be Britain's next Prime Minister.

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Ombudsman launces inquiry after baby uplift attempt

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:20:00 GMT

The Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the steps Oranga Tamariki takes when removing newborn babies under a court order.It's the third inquiry announced this week following backlash after Oranga Tamariki tried to remove a week-old baby from its 19-year-old mother at Hawke's Bay hospital.Hawke's Bay District Health Board member Jacoby Poulain told Morning Report the inquiries need to look at more than just newborn babies.Chief Ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Lawyer urges more sentence options for mentally ill offenders

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:16:00 GMT

A lawyer is calling for a wider scope for dealing with offenders with mental health problems after a defendant howled through sentencing on Wednesday.Anita Dorothy Cumming was jailed for a year for abusing her mother.During the hearing in the Dunedin District Court she repeatedly screamed and eventually had to be removed to a side room.Her lawyer, Marie Taylor-Cyphers, says there should be options other than jail for a defendant such as Cumming."It's a general problem that I'm experiencing with a number of people traversing through our criminal justice system who have mental health issues, now in our justice system at the moment we have a very high threshold for dealing with these people," Ms Taylor-Ciphers tells Corin Dann.

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Manning responds to Stephenson's 'Hit & Run' retraction

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:13:00 GMT

One of the authors of Hit & Run, the book that criticised an NZSAS raid in Afghanistan, has retracted one of the key claims.Jon Stephenson says he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by the elite New Zealand soldiers in 2010.He told Morning Report he's made his interviews with the insurgents available to the inquiry.Deborah Manning - a lawyer who's representing the families of those who were killed in Operation Burnham - tells us the first she heard of the retraction was in the media on Thursday morning.

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Sports News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps coach Gary Stead described Kane Williamson's innings as simply superb after the skipper's unbeaten century guided New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa in their Cricket World Cup match in Birmingham.

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Could politics lie ahead for Air NZ's Christopher Luxon?

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon has resigned. Could a political career lie ahead?Mr Luxon has confirmed he is "interested" in politics, and that National would be his party of choice.Michelle Boag is a former National Party president. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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MH17 shooting suspects charged

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:49:00 GMT

International prosecutors have announced charges against suspects in shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.Three Russians and a Ukrainian have been charged with bringing a missile into the area in eastern Ukraine and with murdering 298 passengers and crew.The plane was on its way from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur when it was shot down.Our correspondent in Moscow is Dan Ashby.

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Future unclear for Christchurch's new quake-prone building

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:47:00 GMT

The fate of a new Christchurch building that is off-limits because of safety concerns remains unclear.Engineers met regulators in a dispute over the seven-storey building on High Street in the central city that has been faulted by three engineering companies, but defended by two other firms.RNZ investigative reporter Phil Pennington has the details.

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Baby uplift 'an annihilation' of hospital's healthcare role - Poulain

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:42:00 GMT

A member of the Hawke's Bay District Health Board has described a "mosh-pit of dysfunction" between the agencies involved in the attempted removal of a baby from its mother in hospital.Board member Jacoby Poulain broke ranks last month and called for an investigation into the stand-off between midwives, social workers and police at Hawke's Bay Hospital.Three inquiries have now been launched - one by the Chief Ombudsman, another by the Children's Commissioner and one by Oranga Tamariki."At the end of the day we're there to provide healthcare for our patients, and what I saw was an annihilation of that," Jacoby Poulain tells Susie Ferguson."I saw cruel and inhumane treatment of patients, and all the rights - their legal rights, human rights, patient rights, Treaty rights..."

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Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up for Matariki

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

It's just a few days until the Matariki stars once again grace our night skies and signal the start of the Māori New Year.And this year the Matariki festival in Tāmaki Makaurau will be bigger and brighter than ever.RNZ reporter Joanna Mackenzie has been out on the Waitematā Harbour finding out more about this year's Matariki festival.She talks to Corin Dann.

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Wairarapa flying community farewells killed pilots

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:38:00 GMT

The close-knit Wairarapa flying community is preparing to farewell two of their own.Twenty-year-old Joshua Christensen and 66-year-old Craig McBride, were killed in a mid-air collision near Hood Aerodrome in Masterton on Sunday.The president of the Wairarapa Aero Club, Michael O'Donnell talks to Susie Ferguson.

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NZ euthanasia activist sentenced in South Africa

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:29:00 GMT

A New Zealand euthanasia activist has been sentenced to three-years house arrest in South Africa for helping three people kill themselves.Sean Davison spent five months under house arrest in New Zealand after pleading guilty to helping his terminally-ill mother end her own life in 2006.He then went to South Africa and from 2013 to 2015 helped three men kill themselves using various methods.Deidre Uren of the South African Broadcasting Corporation has been following the case.She talks to Corin Dann.

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Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon resigns, is politics next?

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:25:00 GMT

Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon has resigned. Could a political career lie ahead? RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford joins Susie Ferguson with his analysis.

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Sent to hospital for pain relief, sent home with brain damage

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:21:00 GMT

A Dargaville woman is demanding answers after her husband went into hospital for pain relief and came out with brain damage.Kylie Flood is asking the Health and Disability Commissioner to investigate what happened at Auckland City Hospital in February when her husband Trevor suffered a suspected morphine overdose.He can no longer remember things like what year it is or how to use his TV remote control.Mr Flood was admitted to the hospital dehydrated and in severe pain after completing a course of radiation therapy for throat cancer.Kylie Flood won't forget the call she got telling her hospital staff were having problems waking her husband.

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Cricket: NZ beats South Africa in final over

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:17:00 GMT

A century from captain Kane Williamson has steered New Zealand to a final over victory over South Africa at the Cricket World Cup.The Black Caps went into the final over needing eight runs - Mitchell Santer scored a single to put Williamson on strike and a six off the second ball followed by a single meant New Zealand got home with three balls to spare.We cross to Birmingham and the New Zealand coach, Gary Stead.

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Stephenson talks to Taliban, retracts 'Hit & Run' claim

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

One of the authors of Hit & Run, the book that criticised an SAS raid in Afghanistan, has retracted one of the key claims.Jon Stephenson says he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by the elite New Zealand soldiers in 2010.Allegations in the book sparked the inquiry now under way into the raid in which six civilians were killed.The book's authors said the SAS mistakenly believed fighters they were searching for were in one of the villages.But Jon Stephenson now says he has learned the SAS was right. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

Captain Kane Williamson scored a century as the Black Caps beat South Africa by four wickets in a thrilling Cricket World Cup in Birmingham.

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Business News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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WorkSafe watching ports closely after worker death

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:47:00 GMT

WorkSafe says it's paying close attention to the port industry, after a worker fell to his death at Wellington's CentrePort in 2017.The District Court has fined Centreport more than half a million dollars - the company also has to pay more than $150,000 in reparation to the man's family.Teihi Whaanga was using a ladder to get up on the roof of the container repair facility when he fell and hit his head on the concrete below.WorkSafe's head of specialist interventions, Simon Humphries, told RNZ reporter Michael Cropp the man did not need to die.

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Thousands of meningitis vaccines not used in Northland

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:37:00 GMT

At least 8,000 doses of a meningococcal vaccine are left over from an emergency vaccination campaign in Northland.The National Party is accusing the government of betraying Northlanders over the issue and says the government had the chance to vaccinate thousands of extra children but failed to take it.RNZ health correspondent Karen Brown reports.

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Morning Rural News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Morning Rural News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:21:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Optimism for Christchurch quake insurance tribunal

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:12:00 GMT

A Christchurch insurance advocate says the new Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal may finally be the solution to get unresolved claims from the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes settled.The government has launched an earthquake insurance tribunal to try to finally resolve outstanding insurance claims from the Canterbury earthquakes.Dean Lester, who acts as a insurance claim preparer in Christchurch, told our reporter Rachel Graham the tribunal will have the power to get on and make a decision on the key sticking points, without people facing the huge cost of a high court trial.

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Sports News for 20 June 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:05:00 GMT

The Black Caps are in a tense chase against South Africa at the Cricket World Cup with the game hanging in the balance.

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'This is a resurgence in our ocean culture' - Ngāti Porou surfer Peter Boyd

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

A long-serving Ngāti Porou surf life saver is reconnecting his people with the ocean to turn around the Gisborne region's high drowning statistics.Peter Boyd has been a surf life saver since 1984, and started Ngāti Porou Surf Life Saving Club six years ago to cover the remote, and dangerous Ōnepoto beach.He's been recognised by Surf life Saving New Zealand for building a new surf lifesaving club for his isolated East Coast community, founded on kaupapa from Ngāti Porou. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Auckland trains halted twice in a week

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

Auckland Transport says train services in Auckland have resumed, after a signal failure stopped all rail services during rush hour. It's the second time it has happened in a week. Auckland reporter Gill Bonnett is at Kingsland station. She talks to Corin Dann.

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Fishing, not toxoplasmosis, behind dolphin deaths - expert

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:53:00 GMT

A leading dolphin expert says the fishing industry is using diseases like toxoplasmosis as a scapegoat for dolphin deaths.The Conservation Department and Fisheries New Zealand estimated that on average 336 dolphins, including two critically endangered Maui dolphins die from toxoplasmosis each year caused by cat faeces finding its way into the water.But Professor Liz Slooten, from the Department of Zoology at Otago University, says these figures are nonsense. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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11yo girl benched from rugby game after complaints

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:46:00 GMT

An 11-year girl playing for her school's XV has been told her team won't get any points if she takes to the field in an upcoming tournament.Five principals from schools around Hawke's Bay have made the decision not to let Briar Hales from Havelock North Intermediate play - and she's been told she should play for the girl's team, not the boys.Rugby teams are generally separated by gender at the secondary school age.The spokesperson for the schools, Michael Sisam from Heretaunga Intermediate didn't want to be interviewed.We talk to Ellery Wilson who handles Rugby Development for Hawke's Bay Community Rugby.

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Cricket: Black Caps face South Africa - preview

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:43:00 GMT

The Black Caps are back in action at the Cricket World Cup in England on Wednedsay night nearly two weeks after playing their last match.They meet the struggling South Africans who must win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.Rain washed out New Zealand's match against India last week without a ball being bowled, and continuing poor weather has meant nearly all their training's been indoors.Our cricket correspondent is Iain O'Brein. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Trump launches 2020 presidential bid in Orlando

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:35:00 GMT

Donald Trump is in Orlando to formally launch his bid for a second term as US president. His approval ratings are mired in the low 40s - dangerous territory for a president seeking reelection. Our correspondent Nick Harper is Orlando, Florida for the rally. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Markets Update for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Operation Burnham inquiry won't bring justice - Hosking

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:28:00 GMT

The Human Rights Foundation lobby group is seeking financial support for Afghan villagers caught up in the Operation Burnham Inquiry.The inquiry is investigating allegations six civilians were killed in Afghanistan during a New Zealand-led operation in 2010, and that the military covered it up.The foundation has set up a Givealittle page to support the villagers' needs, including finding suitable housing because they had to abandon their homes.The group's chair, Peter Hosking, says the inquiry has become "legalistic and rigid". He says in late April the inquiry decided it was not necessary to hear the villagers' direct accounts of what happened.

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Arps' jail sentence unlikely to deter white supremacists - Spoonley

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:24:00 GMT

An expert on far-right extremism says it is unlikely the prison sentence for a man who distributed the video of the mosque massacre will be a deterrent to other white supremacists. Philip Arps was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to 21 months in prison, but he says he will appeal his sentence. Professor Paul Spoonley says that in his experience, white supremacists don't change. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Facebook launches crypto-currency: What does it mean?

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:18:00 GMT

Facebook has announced it will launch a new crypto-currency pushing the price of BitCoin up.Bitcoin slumped in 2018 but has seen a fresh surge as interest from companies like Facebook and other social media platforms buoy the digital currency.Alex Sims of Auckland University's Department of Commercial Law says Facebook opening its own cryptocurrency will have a huge effect on the market.

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Hawke's Bay Oranga Tamariki 'uplift' case back in court

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:13:00 GMT

The case of the baby at the centre of the standoff at Hawke's Bay Hospital last month is back in the Family Court on Tuesday.The child's 19-year-old mother refused to hand over her baby to Oranga Tamariki despite the court ordering her to do so.The tense confrontation - and the accusations of racism and bullying - have led to an internal inquiry by Oranga Tamariki and a more general one by the Children's Commissioner.RNZ Hawke's Bay reporter Anusha Bradley has been looking into the case and joins us with the details.

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Death threats, abuse as immigration visa delays continue

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Frustration at visa delays of up to seven months and lack of communication from Immigration New Zealand is boiling over in India.Immigration advisers there say they are receiving death threats and abuse from clients struggling with long visa processing delays.And they say families dealing with long separations are on the verge of breakdown.RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more.

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Sports News for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The England cricket captain Eion Morgan is bullish about his side's semi-final chances after his record breaking 148 helped the hosts to a 150 run win over Afghanistan and the top of the World Cup standings.

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Oranga Tamariki system must change - social workers' union

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:57:00 GMT

A social workers' union head is doubtful new law coming in on July 1 will ease the outcry over the removal of at-risk Māori babies into state care.As criticism of Oranga Tamariki's treatment of at-risk babies increases, the Prime Minister is assuring the public that the system is changing.But others are expressing doubt that changes coming in next month will make a significant difference.Lucy Sandford-Reed is chief executive of the Association for Social Workers.

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'Exhausted' Afghan villagers abandon inquiry - Deborah Manning

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:50:00 GMT

Earlier in June it seemed Afghan villagers at the centre of the Operation Burnham Inquiry might finally get a chance to have their voices heard in person.But on Tuesday it was announced they've pulled out for any further involvement with the investigation.The inquiry is looking into allegations that six civilians were killed in Afghanistan during a New Zealand-led operation in 2010, and that the military covered this up.Human rights lawyer Deborah Manning talks to Corin Dann.

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Brexit 'cat-nip' for UK Conservatives - Watson

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:46:00 GMT

The contest to choose a replacement for British Prime Minister Theresa May is now down to five candidates.Early favourite Boris Johnson comfortably won the latest round of voting by Tory MPs but the hard-lined former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab is now out of the race.Still in contention are Jeremy Hunt, Michael Grove, Rory Stewart and Sajid Javid.The BBC's Rob Watson says Mr Raab's exit means the contest now lacks the most hardline Brexit candidate.

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Brian Tamaki's anti-Islam post removed by Facebook

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:38:00 GMT

An advertisement by Destiny Church's Brian TamAn advertisement by Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki that lashes out at Islam has been removed by Facebook for violating its advertisement policy.The original post is still on Facebook but only as part of Bishop Tamaki's Facebook page.Brian Tamaki talks to Susie Ferguson.aki that lashes out at Islam has been removed by Facebook for violating its advertisement policy. The orginal post is still on Facebook but only as part of Bishop Tamaki's Facebook page. Brian Tamaki talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Law already protects against hate speech - Bridges

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:25:00 GMT

The National Party has expressed support for the ACT party's proposal to change laws covering insulting and offensive speech.But Otago University law professor - Andrew Geddis - says ACT's plan would allow abusive hate speech.National Party leader Simon Bridges joins Corin Dann in the Wellington studio.

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Terminal cancer patient fights for healthcare reform

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:19:00 GMT

A Southland man with stage four terminal bowel cancer is going in to battle with the government.A 38-year-old father of two, Blair Vining, knows his campaign for cancer care reform won't save his life.But he hopes it can save others.RNZ Otago reporter Timothy Brown has the story.

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Will Oranga Tamariki improvements help Māori?

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:15:00 GMT

Support workers for whānau at risk of losing their children to the state remain unconvinced change is just around the corner for Māori in the system.New laws for Oranga Tamariki will be introduced on July 1 and the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that, and better care standards, will improve outcomes for tamariki.But as our Māori News correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan reports, not everyone is so sure.

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Truck-trailers ruled unsafe months before taken off roads

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:11:00 GMT

The Transport Agency was calling problems with truck-trailers a significant safety risk for months before it pulled the trailers off the road.Documents show the alarm bells were ringing very loudly at NZTA after a poorly-designed trailer snapped off on a highway.Phil Pennington has been looking at the papers. He joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Sports News for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The England Eoin Morgan rewrote the record books this morning, clobbering 17 sixes - the most in a one-day international innings - as the hosts crushed Afghanistan by 150 runs in their World Cup match in Manchester.

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Business News for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Death threats, abuse as visa delay frustrations grow

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:44:00 GMT

Immigration advisers says they are facing abuse and death threats as a result of what they describe as a crisis at Immigration New Zealand.A rise in applications from the end of 2018 have left people waiting for up to seven months for visas.The vice-president of the Licensed Immigration Advisers for New Zealand in India, Munish Sekhri, told RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett better communication would be a start.

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Oranga Tamariki changes don't convince support workers

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:37:00 GMT

Support workers remain unconvinced new Oranga Tamariki laws will deliver immediate improvements for Māori in the system.A new law will come into effect on July 1, and includes what's known as Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to meet its Treaty of Waitangi obligations and work more with Māori.Lawyer Tania Williams-Blyth has been training community support workers nationwide about the rights of whānau under the new laws.She told RNZ Māori News correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan that it's a step in the right direction but people remain cautious.

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Morning Rural News for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Wellington needs climate defence fund - councillor

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Wellington's being told the city needs to come up with innovative ways to pay for climate change mitigation and prevention.The council will debate whether to declare a climate emergency, at the same time as it considers a new strategy, called Te Atakura, to make the city carbon neutral by 2050.The city councillor with the sustainability portfolio, Iona Pannett, says while that strategy outlines the changes that need to happen and is a good first step, the city still needs an implementation plan.She told RNZ reporter Michael Cropp citizens need to figure out what the priorities are, and how they'll be paid for.

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Sports News for 19 June 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

England captain Eoin Morgan blasted a record 17 sixes in a blistering century as the hosts crushed Afghanistan by 150 runs in their Cricket World Cup clash in Manchester.

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E-scooters roll into Wellington

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:58:00 GMT

E-scooters have arrived in the capital.From today, for the next 18 months, Wellingtonians will be able to trial either Jump and Flamingo rides in the city.RNZ reporter Ben Strang downloaded the app and took one for a spin along the Wellington waterfront.

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Massive protests continue in Hong Kong

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:51:00 GMT

Massive protests have continued in Hong Kong, with growing demands for the island's chief executive Carrie Lam to step down.Ms Lam has postponed a proposed law that would allow Hong Kong residents to be extradited to mainland China to stand trial.But protesters say that doesn't go far enough.Our correspondent Patrick Fok told Morning Report producer Lucy Smith the protesters have been boosted by the release overnight of the student leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests, Joshua Wong.

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Dolphin protection plan has major gaps - Forest & Bird

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:44:00 GMT

Forest and Bird says there are significant gaps in the government's proposal to protect Maui and Hector's dolphins.The government is proposing to significantly expand areas of ocean around New Zealand free of set nets and trawl nets. It also identifies other threats that need to be dealt with to protect the dolphins; including toxoplasmosis and sub-lethal threats such as seismic surveys and seabed mining.Forest and Bird's marine advocate Anton van Helden is in our Wellington studio.

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Tongan rugby league fans brave cold to meet team

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:42:00 GMT

A cold, wet Auckland afternoon wasn't enough to put off 200 Tongan Rugby League fans desperate for a chance to meet their beloved team.As part of the pre-game day festivities at Mount Smart Stadium they were able to mingle with the players, taking selfies and giving gifts.Katie Doyle went along and filed this report.

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NZ gun imports faster, police say system robust

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Importing a gun into New Zealand is faster than it once was after the police streamlined the process of giving out permits.Some are now being granted in less than a week.Ben Strang reports.

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ACT's proposed bill would allow abusive, hate speech - law expert

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:35:00 GMT

An ACT party proposal to repeal parts of the Human Rights Act is being questioned by a leading law professor.The party's new Freedom to Speak Bill takes aim at legislation covering insulting and offensive speech.But Andrew Geddis, Professor of Law at Otago University, says the bill makes little sense."The ACT Party's not just proposing getting rid of the ban on hate speech, they propose getting rid of all forms of insulting or abusive speech."That covers not just people who engage in racially-charged language towards others in public," Professor Geddis tells Corin Dann."It would cover, for instance, a gang member going into a park and saying to a family that's picnicking: 'Get out of here with your ugly children, you've got no right to be in this park...'"Under the ACT party proposal, the law would be silent about what could be done in that situation. That person would be engaging in 'free speech' and the police would have no power to do anything against them."

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Markets Update for 18 June 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Des Ratima welcomes Oranga Tamariki inquiry

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:21:00 GMT

The Takitimu District Māori Council chair Des Ratima who helped stop the 'uplift' of a six-day-old baby from its mother at Hawke's Bay Hospital last month says he's pleased there will be an inquiry.The internal inquiry by Oranga Tamariki will be led by a yet-to-be-named independent person but will not be made public in full.Susie Ferguson speaks to Mr Ratima who says the iwi has a number of questions it wants answered about how the situation was handled by Oranga Tamariki.

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Iran to breach limit of stockpiled uranium

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:20:00 GMT

Iran says it will breach the limit on its stockpile of enriched uranium that was set under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.Iran's atomic energy agency says it has quadrupled production of the material, which is used to make reactor fuel and potentially nuclear weapons.But it added there was "still time" for European countries to act by protecting Iran from reinstated US sanctions.The UK, France and Germany have warned Iran not to violate the deal.A US National Security Council spokesman as saying the enrichment plans were "nuclear blackmail" and should be met with "increased international pressure".Simon Marks is our correspondent in Washington DC. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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ANZ boss excused where staff would be punished - union

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:12:00 GMT

First Union general secretary Dennis Maga says departing ANZ chief executive David Hisco's actions - using company expenses for a chauffeur-driven car and wine storage - were especially galling when members worried about staffing levels and pay were told the bank was trying to cut costs."Some of our members were really outraged because of that lavish lifestyle that he had," said Mr Maga. "I think that actually warrants his dismissal."He said tellers were paid $40,000-$70,000 on average, compared with Mr Hisco who was being paid $3.8 million and would get a final payout of $2m."That is an unfair treatment... where a CEO is receiving a special treatment from the company compared to an employee of the bank who can be disciplined or can be dismissed if ever they committed the same mistake."

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ANZ boss' spending: 'Is it really that bad?'

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Pressure is mounting on ANZ's chairman Sir John Key after it was revealed its long-serving chief executive was embroiled in an expenses scandal.David Hisco has left one of New Zealand's most powerful banking positions after characterising personal expenses as business ones for nearly the entire nine years he led the company.The expenses in question amount to tens-of-thousands of dollars spent on chauffeur-driven cars and wine storage.Speaking to media on Monday, Sir John refused to say whether David Hisco resigned or whether he was sacked.The Australian Financial Review's senior financial services writer James Frost talks to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 18 June 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is confident he's got another century in him, but he knows he'll have to be at the top of his game to produce one in their next game against Australia.

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Trawler frustrated at dolphin protection plan

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:53:00 GMT

Fishing skippers say they will be put out of business if proposals to protect endangered dolphins by significantly expanding areas where set nets and trawl nets can't be used go ahead.The government revealed proposals for consultation for a revised Threat Management Plan for Maui and Hector's dolphins on Monday.It includes extending marine mammal sanctuaries around both the North and South islands, it also said that toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease spread by cat faeces, kills more of the endangered mammals than fishing.New Plymouth skipper and trawler Curly Brown talks to Corin Dann.

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Waitara land sales 'unfair' - leaseholders

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:50:00 GMT

The cost to Waitara leaseholders of settling one of New Zealand's longest running land disputes is becoming clearer - and many are not happy about it.They say the prices they are being quoted to buy their sections will force many leaseholders out of the market.RNZ Taranaki-Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

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Former Egypt president Morsi dies after courtroom fainting

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMT

Egypt's first democratically-elected president Mohamed Morsi has died after fainting in a courtroom.Mr Morsi was facing espionage charges and had a long history of health issues including diabetes and liver and kidney disease which his family say was exacerbated by medical neglect during his imprisonment.Susie Ferguson speaks to our correspondent in Jerusalem, Bel Trew.

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Farmers welcome financial mediation plan

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

The agricultural sector, which has nearly $63 billion of debt, is backing a government proposal to help farmers in financial distress.The Farm Debt Mediation Bill would require creditors - including banks - to offer mediation before putting farms into receivership or liquidation.Andrew Hoggard is Federated Farmers Vice-President and commerce spokesperson. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Jacinda Ardern on Oranga Tamariki inquiry, ANZ boss departure

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:27:00 GMT

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the controversy surrounding departing ANZ boss David Hisco is an employment matter and the responsibility of the bank."Ultimately what we are talking about here are matters of personal integrity and employment matters," she tells Susie Ferguson."You would expect that those remain the responsibility of the board and the banks themselves."Both politicians and those who are leaders in high-profile organisations do need to continually focus on maintaining that integrity."On whether Sir John Key should step down, Ms Ardern said the expenses issue had been acted on."As far as I can see the issue's been raised, the board has acted on it and the CEO is no longer there."

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Dunedin rugby club in stoush with fertiliser-maker neighbour

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:25:00 GMT

A historic Dunedin rugby club is refusing to budge from its home ground, despite the land owner, Ravensdown, wanting them gone.Harbour Rugby club, formerly known as Ravensbourne, has played at Moller Park for more than 130 years.But the multi-million dollar fertiliser company situated next door is indicating it wants to get rid of the rugby field so it can expand.In Depth reporter Max Towle has the story.

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Waikato Hospital buildings fail fire safety standards

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:20:00 GMT

Waikato Hospital buildings including the child and women's health centre do not have warrants of fitness because they are not up to scratch for fire protection.Other buildings do have warrants but also have multiple defects in firestopping.That includes the outpatients block that opened just five years ago.Phil Pennington is looking into this. He joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Sir John Key should go from ANZ board - former BNZ chair

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:15:00 GMT

ANZ staff are said to be furious that they've been helping to pay for their chief executive's lavish lifestyle while they've struggled for a pay rise.The bank's chair Sir John Key revealed the chief executive David Hisco has left after a review which found he'd been passing off luxury personal expenses as business ones.Kerry McDonald, a former chair of the BNZ and former director of the National Australia Bank, joins Corin Dann with his response.

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ANZ staff furious as boss leaves over dodgy spending

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

ANZ staff are said to be furious that they've been helping to pay for their chief executive's lavish lifestyle while they've struggled for a pay rise.The bank's chair, Sir John Key, on Monday revealed the chief executive David Hisco has left after a review which found he'd been passing off luxury personal expenses as business ones.As Michael Cropp reports, that's expected to do little for an industry struggling to win the trust of consumers.

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Sports News for 18 June 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has moved past Australia skipper Aaron Finch as the Cricket World Cup's top scorer with 384 runs.

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Business News for 18 June 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Mediation help should go further than farmers - Fisk

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMT

The government's proposing a new scheme to help farmers facing foreclosure.It's putting up the Farm Debt Mediation Bill which would require creditors - including banks - to offer mediation before putting farms into receivership or liquidation.But some are questioning why it's just farmers getting special treatment.RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has the story.

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Morning Rural News for 18 June 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 18 june 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Sports News for 18 June 2019

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored his second century in as many Cricket World Cup matches while Liton Das was 94 not out as they thumped twice champions West Indies by seven wickets in Taunton.

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Scars remain 90 years after Murchison quake

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:54:00 GMT

Ninety years ago the small township of Murchison, in the southern Tasman District, was torn apart by a Magnitude 7.8 earthquake.It struck at 10:17am and left 17 people dead.Each year the town has remembered, but today is a tribute to the three people alive today who were there at the time.RNZ Nelson reporter Tracy Neal has the story.

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Family Court reforms can't come soon enough - lawyer

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:51:00 GMT

A law professor says the family court system is broken and changes can't come soon enough.A review has found the radical reforms of 2014 have delivered few of the promised benefits for parents and children.It describes the system as not fit for purpose and is recommending 70 changes which could cost up to $60 million a year.Professor Mark Henaghan told Corin Dann the 2014 changes were disastrous.

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India cruise past Pakistan at Cricket World Cup

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:47:00 GMT

In a rain affected game, India beat Pakistan by 89 runs at Old Trafford overnight.It is one of the most intense sporting rivalries in the world.The demand for tickets for the match between Pakistan and India was so high they could have sold out the ground 30 times over.The BBC's Henry Moeran was at the match. He tells Susie Ferguson that while India remain tournament favourites, Australia, England and New Zealand are looking competitive.

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Auckland mayor urges radical reform of Building Act

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:44:00 GMT

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is calling for radical reform of the Building Act and Building Code saying it's time to put an end to the council and ratepayers paying out for shoddy building practices.He speaks to Corin Dann.

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Gas shortages, coal use up - Energy Minister responds

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Gas shortages across the country have meant power companies have been burning 138 percent more coal than at the same time last year.The details are in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's quarterly energy report which shows a reduction in the use of renewable energy, gas shortages, higher electricity prices and coal imports resulting in higher emissions.The Minister for Energy and Resources Megan Woods told Susie Ferguson the outage on the main gas pipeline, coupled with low lake levels meant last year was particularly difficult, but there has been a huge government investment in renewable energy in the last 18 months.

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Rugby Sevens: NZ Black Ferns win World Series

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

New Zealand has won the World Sevens Series, despite losing to USA 26-10 in the final of the French competition.Its the fifth time they've taken the title in seven years.Captain Sarah Hirini spoke to Susie Ferguson minutes before the trophy was presented.New Zealand, the USA, Canada and Australia all secured spots in next year's Olympics.

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Markets Update for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Banning unsafe car imports won't improve safety, says importer

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:26:00 GMT

Importers of used cars say banning some models because of their low safety ratings is not the solution to improving overall vehicle safety.RNZ has obtained a government report that suggests stopping the importing of cars with low safety ratings.That would mean three of the five most popular used cars brought into the country would be banned.David Vinsen is the chief executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association. He talks to Susie Ferguson

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Lawyer urges independent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki uplifts

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:19:00 GMT

The lawyer for a 19-year-old mother still wants an independent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki's attempt to take her client's newborn baby into state care.Last month, Hawke's Bay Hospital was put into lockdown when a stand-off occurred between social workers and whānau of the young mother.Oranga Tamariki will carry out its own inquiry but the findings will not be released to the public in full, something the Minister for Children Tracey Martin says the family is happy with.Janet Mason is the lawyer acting for the mother in Hawkes Bay. She talks to Corin Dann.

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Huge Hong Kong protests as extradition bill suspended

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:14:00 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of people continue protesting in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill - even though the bill has been suspended.The bill would allow extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China, has prompted hundreds of thousands to demonstrate in the past week.Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam said on Saturday that the plans had been "suspended" for the time being.Protest leaders are demanding the bill be permanently scrapped.Our correspondent in Hong Kong is Patrick Fok. He tells Susie Ferguson its been an extraordinary week, culminating in the march.

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Mid-air plane collisions very rare - former Air Force pilot

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Civil Aviation Authority investigators are about to begin examining the scene of yesterday's fatal mid-air plane crash in Masterton.Two light planes collided, killing both pilots instantly.One was flown by a relatively inexperience pilot, the other was a skydiving plane that was returning to Hood Aerodrome after dropping parachutists.Corin Dann speaks to Scott McKenzie, an experienced former Air Force pilot living in Masterton, who says the local aviation community is devastated. He says mid-air collisions are very rare.

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Sports News for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Black Ferns sevens captain Sarah Hirini says taking the World Series title back off Australia is a wonderful feeling, and she's confident they can do the same at next year's Tokyo Olympics.

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'Don't vote for us' Seymour tells alt-right extremists

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:52:00 GMT

The ACT party is targeting free speech and radical tax reform as it works to up voter support heading into next year's election.The party has re-launched with the slogan 'act for freedom'.Its leader David Seymour is proposing a new members bill "Freedom to Speak" that would repeal parts of the Human Rights Act and the Summary Offences Act to make insulting and offensive speech lawful so long as it doesn't incite violence.He joins us in the Auckland studio.

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Anti-mining protesters slam security firm for spying

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:46:00 GMT

Anti-mining protesters are accusing a security firm of sending an undercover worker in to spy on them ahead of the Minerals Forum in Dunedin last month.Members of the Stop the Minerals Forum Coalition say this and other experiences have made them suspect they were under surveillance in the lead up to the meeting of mining and interests, which was held at the Dunedin Centre and Town Hall on May 28.RNZ reporter Emma Hatton has the story.

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Oranga Tamariki's failure to work with iwi must change - Children's Commissioner

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:43:00 GMT

The Children's Commissioner's office will conduct a review of Oranga Tamariki's care and protection of Māori babies from birth to three months old.Last month, Hawke's Bay Hospital was put into lockdown when social workers tried to take a newborn baby from its 19-year-old mother.It sparked widespread complaints about the organisation's practice of removing Māori babies from whānau.The Minister for Children Tracey Martin told us nobody wants three Māori babies uplifted every week but it does not deserve the term "stolen generation".The Children's Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, is in the Wellington studio. He talks to Susie

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Family Court review finds 2014 reforms failed

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:39:00 GMT

A review of the family court has found the radical reforms of 2014 have delivered few of the promised benefits for parents and children.It cites one case where a custody dispute over a ten-month-old baby wasn't resolved until the girl was nearly five - a delay described as typical.The review has also found the system is not fit for purpose and is recommending 70 changes which could cost up to $60 million a year.

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Shane Jones blasts Ōpōtiki, Tūhoe over economic growth

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:29:00 GMT

The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says "hoodlums" in Opotiki and "hillbillies" in Tuhoe are knee-capping economic growth in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.Mr Jones says contractors are being targeted and their actions are making it hard to invest money from the Provincial Growth Fund.He tells Susie Ferguson about the allegations he's been hearing.

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Popular imported cars in NZ may be banned for safety

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

Some of New Zealand's most popular cars could be banned from being imported under a new road safety strategy.Of the five most popular used cars imported into the country last year, three could be banned under the proposal.Ben Strang has more.

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'Stolen generation' inappropriate for Māori baby uplifts - Children's Minister

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:17:00 GMT

Oranga Tamariki's inquiry into its attempt to take a newborn baby from its mother at Hawke's Bay Hospital will not be released to the public in full.Last month, the hospital was put into lockdown when a standoff ensued between social workers and whānau of the 19-year-old mother.This sparked widespread complaints about the organisation's practice of removing Māori babies from their whānau.Three Māori babies a week are being taken from their mothers.Tracey Martin is the Minister for Children. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Masterton mayor shocked by fatal plane collision

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:12:00 GMT

The Civil Aviation Authority will arrive in Masterton to investigate the scene of a two-plane mid-air collision that happened on Sunday morning.Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson tells us the community is surprised a collision like that could happen on such a fine day with clear visibility.

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Planes collide, pilots killed in Masterton crash

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

The Civil Aviation Authority will arrive in Masterton to investigate the scene of a two-plane mid-air collision on Sunday morning.A plane belonging to SkyDive Wellington had just dropped off four parachutists and was coming in to land at Hood Aerodrome when it collided with a training plane. Both pilots died.Graham Pearce saw it happen. Samson Te Whata and his cousin Kena were also watching nearby when the planes collided.Wairarapa area commander Inspector Scott Miller says a helicopter was waiting at the edge of the aerodrome to land when the pilot witnessed the accident.

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Sports News for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The New Zealand women's rugby sevens side have capped off an impressive 18 months by wrapping up another World Series title.

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Business News for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:50:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Teen mother's supporters dismiss Oranga Tamariki inquiry

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:46:00 GMT

People supporting a 19-year-old mother fighting to keep her baby are dismissing an internal inquiry into Oranga Tamariki's attempts to take it from her.Last month, Hawke's Bay hospital went into lockdown as social workers attempted to take the mother's newborn into care.This sparked widespread complaints about the organisation's practice of removing Māori babies from their whānau.The Minister for Children, Tracey Martin, has now announced an in-house investigation but much of it won't be released publicly to maintain the family's privacy.RNZ reporter Jordan Bond has the story.

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Masterton plane crash: How could it happen?

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:38:00 GMT

More on the fatal airplane collision in Masterton on Sunday.Investigators from the Civil Aviation Authority will be on the scene. Masterton local Scott Mckenzie is former millitary pilot with extensive experience in display flying.He talks to Corin Dann.

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Morning Rural News for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:24:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Family court system needs sweeping changes, review says

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:10:00 GMT

A review of the family court system is calling for sweeping changes.The Independent Panel's review of the 2014 family justice system reforms, acknowledges the family justice sector is in trouble and has made 70 recommendations.It found no evidence that families or children are better off as a result of the changes and the delays have increased.The review panel hopes by reinstating legal aid and lawyers it will reduce the number of urgent, that is without notice, applications which have skyrocketed since 2014.It's also recommending some Māori Land Court judges also sit on the Family Court to make it more culturally inclusive.Catherine Hutton sat down with the acting principal family court judge David Smith and started by asking him what he thought of the idea.

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Masterton planes crash: 'We saw them collide'

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:09:00 GMT

The Civil Aviation Authority will arrive in Masterton to investigate the scene of a fatal two-plane crash on Sunday.Both pilots of the light aircrafts were killed - one of them had just dropped off four skydivers and was coming in to land at the Hood Aeordrome when it collided with a training plane.RNZ reporter Kate Gudsell spoke to eyewitnesses Samson and Kena Te Whata at the scene.

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Sports News for 17 June 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The USA have won the Biarritz round of the women's World Sevens Series, beating defending champions New Zealand 26-10 in the final. It was the Americans first title.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Call for teeth-brushing help in Northland schools

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:50:00 GMT

A Whangarei dentist who has operated on scores of small children with rotten teeth says the government should be funding teeth-brushing programmes in schools.Dave Stallworthy says dental decay in even the most deprived communities can be prevented by brushing - and a Northland study has proved it.RNZ Northland reporter Lois Williams has the story.

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Napier-Wairoa rail line reopens

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:48:00 GMT

The Napier-Wairoa rail line will reopen on Friday, seven years after major storm damage closed the tracks.The reinstated line is the first significant rail project funded through the Provincial Growth Fund to be completed - at cost of $6.2 million.The new line will reconnect Wairoa's thriving forestry industry with the Port of Napier.Greg Miller is the chief executive at KiwiRail. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Urine testing most effective in detecting drugs - Hardy

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:44:00 GMT

The Drug Detection Agency has taken issue with a union's claims about workplace drug testing.A lawyer for First Union - which represents more than 28,000 workers - told Morning Report on Thursday that companies need to move to oral testing for drugs, rather than urine testing, or potentially be in breach of the Privacy Act. First Union says that oral testing is more effective and less invasive.The Drug Detection Agency disagrees. Chief executive Kirk Hardy talks to Corin Dann.

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Accused mosque shooter may enter pleas on 92 charges

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:39:00 GMT

The man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks may enter pleas to the 92 charges he faces on Friday.Brenton Tarrant is due to appear in the High Court at Christchurch at 9:15am.RNZ reporter Katie Todd is outside the court. She joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Markets Update for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Hobbit law change a win - actors union

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:28:00 GMT

A union representing the country's actors says a proposed law change allowing film workers to collectively negotiate is a massive win.Announcing the move on Thursday, Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway said the new law would give workers more rights than a straight repeal of the so-called Hobbit Law.That law - which prevented film workers from collective bargaining - was introduced in 2010 by the National-led government, after a bitter industrial dispute between unions, Sir Peter Jackson and the movie company Warner Brothers.Melissa Ansell-Bridges is the director of the actors' union Equity New Zealand. She talks to Corin Dann.

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Environment Canterbury stands by nitrate limits in water

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:20:00 GMT

Dr Tim Davie is chief scientist with Environment Canterbury. He responds to concerns about rising levels of nitrates in Canterbury drinking water, and a Danish study that has found a link between nitrates in water and colorectal cancer.

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Nitrates in NZ drinking water - is a review needed?

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:17:00 GMT

People in rural Canterbury agree more needs to be done to stop nitrates leaching into drinking water but they don't support a call for new research into a possible link between the chemical and bowel cancer.A Danish study has found a connection between colorectal cancer and even very low nitrate levels.Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Alistair Humphrey says it is time a similar study was done because the region has high rates of bowel cancer and growing problems with nitrates in the water.RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell has the story.

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Midwife shortage could lead to baby death - doctor

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

A Lumsden doctor is worried a baby or mother could die before the Southern district health board fixes the region's midwife shortage.Multiple concerns have been raised about a lack of maternity services, particularly after four mothers have given birth before reaching a primary birth unit in time.Lumsden GP Matthew Stokes talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Sports News for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps don't believe they've dodged a bullet after the inclement English weather claimed another World Cup match - this time New Zealand's cricket showdown with India at Trent Bridge.

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Rugby Sevens: Black Ferns on track to win World Series

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

The Black Ferns Sevens are expected to lift the World Series trophy on Monday morning - they only need to reach the quarter-finals in Biarritz to guarantee the Championship win.As she approaches her 200th match for the Black Ferns, Captain Sarah Hirini told Morning Report producer Lucy Smith she hopes to keep playing in the black jersey.

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'I'd take' information on rivals from foreign govt - Trump

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:51:00 GMT

President Donald Trump says he would listen if a foreign government approached him with damaging information about a political rival - and wouldn't necessarily report the contact to the FBI.That stance has put him at odds with national security professionals within his own administration - considering Russian interference into the 2016 election was the subject of a two-year long inquiry by special counsel Robert Mueller.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the President clearly didn't know right from wrong. We're joined now by our correspondent in Washington, Simon Marks.

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Boris Johnson leads UK leadership race

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:43:00 GMT

Boris Johnson is way out in front in the race to lead the British Conservative Party and replace Theresa May as Prime Minister, after all 313 Conservative MPs voted in the first ballot.Mr Johnson received 114 votes, Jeremy Hunt ws second with 43 and Michael Gove was third with 37 votes.Seven candidates now progress to the next stage of voting.Our correspondent in London is Rob Watson.

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Open letter urges govt to stop taking Māori children

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:42:00 GMT

Māori lawyers, midwives, social workers and academics have united to call on the government to stop taking Māori children.An open letter has gained almost 10,000 signatures calling on the government to immediately stop taking Māori children.Oranga Tamariki has come under pressure recently with how it is delivering to Māori, specifically with the uplift of Māori babies.RNZ reporter Mani Dunlop has the story.

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Surveillance in NZ: Are security agencies working?

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:35:00 GMT

People who have been under surveillance by the state say it's done lasting damage and left them in limbo.Ben of Wellington quit his job and Jumana, a Muslim woman, stopped going to political protests.Both say their experience left them wondering if the security agencies really know what they are doing.Phil Pennington reports.

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Breakthrough appears near in teacher pay disputes

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:28:00 GMT

Settlements of the long-standing teacher pay disputes appear imminent.Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the teacher unions and the Education Ministry are in the final stages of their negotiations.The announcement came a week after Mr Hipkins called a special meeting with the Post Primary Teachers Association and the Educational Institute to try and find a way to break the deadlock in their pay talks.RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen joins Corin Dann with the details.

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Dozens rescued from burning oil tankers in Gulf of Oman attack

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:18:00 GMT

Two commercial oil tankers are on fire in the Gulf of Oman, and dozens of crew members have been evacuated from the burning ships after what is believed to be deliberate attacks.A short time ago the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the attacks.We cross to BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner.

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Oranga Tamariki takes girl from Samoan foster parents

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:12:00 GMT

A six-year-old Pakeha girl has been removed from her Samoan foster parents.The couple have been repeatedly trying to become her permanent carers, but Oranga Tamariki have told them they can't because they're not of 'Eurpoean' background. They were given just 48 hours before the child would be taken away.Neither the girl nor the family can be named for legal reasons.RNZ First Up presenter Indira Stewart is at the family's home.

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Accused mosque shooter may enter pleas on 92 charges

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:08:00 GMT

Accused Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant is due to appear in the High Court at Christchurch at 9:15am where he may enter pleas to the 92 charges he faces.The 28-year-old faces 51 charges of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one terrorism charge.RNZ court reporter Anneke Smith will be at the hearing. She joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Sports News for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps first real test of the Cricket World Cup was rained out overnight, but coach Gary Stead believes poor weather conditions doesn't warrant reserve days to be put in place.

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Business News for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Measles patient flew on NZ plane against advice

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:47:00 GMT

A person infected with measles ignored warnings to remain in isolation and flew from Auckland to Christchurch - prompting warnings other passengers may have caught it.The Canterbury Medical Officer of Health says an infected person flew to Christchurch on a Jetstar flight last Thursday afternoon and then returned to Auckland two days later. The flights are JQ237 and JQ236.Dr Alistair Humphrey speaks to RNZ reporter Tom Furley.

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Samoan foster parents told child must go to Pakeha family

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

On Friday morning a six-year-old Pakeha girl is being taken away from her Samoan foster parents who say they aren't allowed to keep her because they are not of 'NZ European' ethnicity.They have looked after her for a year and repeatedly tried to be her permanent carers.Oranga Tamariki told the family on Wednesday they would be at their home at 7am Friday to move the girl.First Up presenter Indira Stewart spoke to the Samoa foster mother.

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Morning Rural News for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Health boards lacking govt leadership - National

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:17:00 GMT

The National Party says district health boards are drowning in deficits, and a lack of government leadership is to blame. Health Ministry figures show that in late March, the 20 district health boards were forecasting a year-end deficit of $390 million.Canterbury DHB has the biggest forecast deficit, at $103 million, followed by Waikato on $62 million and Counties Manukau on $45 million.The Health Minister says it's because of years of under-funding under National.But National's health spokesman, Michael Woodhouse, told RNZ health correspondent Karen Brown leadership is the problem.

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Are NZ security agencies watching the right people?

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:15:00 GMT

People who've been subject to security agencies' scrutiny are questioning whether the far-reaching powers are being misdirected or misused.Both Muslims and non-Muslims have spoken to RNZ about how the open-ended surveillance has left them nervous about travelling overseas, engaging in political activities or being outspoken.But Dr John Battersby of Massey's Centre for Defence and Security Studies says from what he knows, the likes of the NZSIS and police are using their limited resources appropriately.He speaks to Phil Pennington for RNZ Insight.

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Sports News for 14 June 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The inclement English weather has claimed yet another World Cup cricket match after the Black Caps' showdown with India called off without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge.

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Principals fear missing out on learning support leaders

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:57:00 GMT

Principals are anxious their school might miss out on one of the 600 new learning support coordinators who will organise help for children with special needs from next year.The government announced the roles late last year and details are expected in six or seven weeks so schools have time to hire people.Some schools already have people doing a similar job and disability groups say the coordinators should have at least a masters degree in special education.RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen has the story.

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Climate change emergencies: How to turn words into action?

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

While Auckland City Council has become the latest to declare a climate emergency, the four councils who've already made similar declarations are grappling with how to turn words into action.Auckland councillors voted on Tuesday to join the global movement after pressure from climate activists.But for councils who already made the declarations the pressure is on to act swiftly, while striking a balance with the interests of ratepayers - and that isn't proving easy. Katie Todd reports.

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Horowhenua votes to cut rural road speed limits

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:46:00 GMT

On Wednesday night the Horowhenua District Council voted for new, lower speed limits.Many of the district's back roads will be reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h, and unsealed roads will have an even lower speed limit: 60km/h.District Mayor Michael Fehen told RNZ reporter Tom Furley there was overwhelming support among councillors for the new limits.

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Tahiti, Mo'orea coral bleaching most devastating in years

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:42:00 GMT

A coral bleaching around the French Polynesian islands of Tahiti and Mo'orea is being described as the most devastating seen in years.And what's worrying scientists most is that it took them by surprise. As ocean temperatures continue to warm because of climate change, they say that could be devastating for the Pacific - and the planet - because coral reefs are vital not only to ocean ecology but to the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.Jamie Tahana from RNZ Pacific reports.

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Mike Joy supports call for study on nitrates in drinking water

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:36:00 GMT

A freshwater ecologist is supporting calls for more research into the connection between the water we're drinking and the risk of bowel cancer.In the light of a Danish study that found a connection between nitrates and colorectal cancer, Canterbury's medical officer of health, Dr Alistair Humphrey, says it's time for New Zealand to do its own research.Ecologist Mike Joy agrees. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Markets Update for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Tooth decay prevention would save surgeries - dentists

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:24:00 GMT

The Dental Association says if the government spent more on preventing tooth decay in children it would save millions in hospital costs as well as sparing families a lot of pain and stress.Latest figures show it cost more than $22 million to have nearly nine thousand children treated under general anaesthetic for dental work.Dental healthcare recieved no funding in the government's Wellbeing Budget and Health Minister David Clark was not available to be interviewed on Thursday.The Dental Association's president is Bill O'Connor. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Wanaka midwives welcome news of maternity hub

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:20:00 GMT

A Wanaka midwives support group is welcoming news a Maternal and Child Hub will be set up in the town by early next year.This week a Wanaka mother gave birth on the floor of a midwife's office after unexpectedly going into labour at 4am.Southern District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming told RNZ the situation could have been avoided because the midwife's office was in the same building as a DHB medical centre.But it turned out the centre was closed and the midwife had no access to it. On Wednesday the DHB issued a statement announcing a site for the new maternity hub has been leased and it is expected to be up an running early next year.No one from the DHB was willing to be interviewed on Thursday, but we talk to Kimberly Davis from the group Save Our Wanaka Midwives.

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More speed cameras a pricey over-reaction - National

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

The government has pulled back on advice we follow the lead of Sweden and massively increase the number of speed cameras on the road.The Associate Transport Minister, Julie-Anne Genter, says it would only happen if the cameras were clearly signposted.And despite the Transport Agency saying that based on computer modelling, more than 90 percent of roads should have lower speed limits, Ms Genter says sweeping cuts to limits are not on the agenda.The National Party's transport spokesperson is Paul Goldsmith. He joins Corin Dann in the studio.

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Sports News for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The weather forecast isn't good, but the Black Caps are focussing on playing India in their World Cup game in Nottingham tonight.

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Employers warned to change drug-testing methods

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:56:00 GMT

Employers are being warned they could be at risk of breaking the law if they don't change their drug-testing methods.First Union, which represents more than twenty-eight thousand workers, says companies should move to oral testing for drugs, rather than urine testing, or potentially be in breach of the Privacy Act.Oliver Christeller is a lawyer with First Union. He talks to Corin Dann.

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People ingesting up to 5 grams of plastic a week

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:52:00 GMT

A new study has found people could be ingesting as much as five grams of plastic every week - the equivalent weight of a credit card.The study commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature says the largest source of plastic ingestion is from bottled and tap water.David Tong is WWF New Zealand's programme manager. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Migrants waiting on parents' visas feel like political pawns

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:48:00 GMT

Families waiting for a Government decision on whether overseas parents can join them as New Zealand residents say they feel like political pawns in a fight between coalition parties.Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says he is yet to reach consensus with coalition partners over the parent visa category, which was suspended in 2016.Gill Bonnett reports.

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Midwife admits to giving wrong dose in complicated labour

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

A midwife admits she administered the wrong dose of a labour-inducing drug during a complicated labour where the baby died just a few hours old.A coronial inquest in Palmerston North is looking into the death of baby Charlotte Harding.Michael Cropp is in Palmerston North, covering the hearings.He joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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More Islamic schools in NZ needed - families

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:37:00 GMT

One of two Islamic primary schools in the country says there's a desperate need for more schools for Muslims.Iqra Elementary School in west Auckland officially opened its new building yesterday.It was a long awaited day for the school but as Jessie Chiang reports, many Muslim families will have to wait longer to provide their children with an Islamic education.

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Thousands of youth get dental surgery for preventable problems

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:35:00 GMT

Latest figures show nearly nine thousand children and teens had dental work in hospital operating theatres last year for largely preventable conditions.And the cost of the operations carried out under general anaesthetic was more than $22 million.Dentists say money like that could go a long way if it was invested in preventing problems in the first place.Rowan Quinn reports.

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Two killed in fiery Oamaru car crash

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:26:00 GMT

Two people are dead and one person is critically injured after a fiery car crash in Oamaru on Wednesday night.The crash happened at the intersection of T Y Duncan Road and Shortland Road at about 11pm.Reporter Emma Hatton has been following this. She joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Shane Jones to include Pacific workers for tree planting

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:20:00 GMT

Forestry Minister Shane Jones says if the goal of planting a billion trees by 2028 is to be met, forestry workers will need to be brought in from overseas. Mr Jones says his primary focus is still putting New Zealanders to work.But Prue Younger from the Forest Industry Contractors Association says training New Zealanders to fill labour gaps isn't practical.Shane Jones says in some regions it's clear there is not enough local workers and he's asked the Immigration Minister to help get workers from the Pacific for those parts of the country.Mr Jones talks to Corin Dann.

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Canterbury health officer urges research on nitrates in water

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

Canterbury's medical officer of health is calling for research into whether the region's drinking water increases the risk of bowel cancer.A Danish study has suggested a connection between even very low nitrate levels and colorectal cancer.Dr Alistair Humphrey has spoken to the researchers and says given Canterbury has high rates of bowel cancer and growing problems with nitrates in the water, it's time for New Zealand to do its own research.Canterbury has more than 1.3 million dairy cattle making the region one of the densest dairy-agro industrial plants in the world.Dr Alistair Humphrey talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Speed cameras only for most dangerous roads - Genter

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

The government won't be signing off on a vast increase in the number of speed cameras, unless they're well sign-posted.On Wednesday, RNZ revealed the government has been advised to look into adopting the Swedish method of speed camera use, which would mean hundreds more cameras and much larger fines.While critics of the plan say it would be a revenue grab, the Associate Transport Minister says a perfect camera system wouldn't generate a cent.RNZ transport reporter Ben Strang has the story.

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Sports News for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Wales coach Warren Gatland says he'd like to return to New Zealand and coach a Super Rugby side.

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Business News for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Dentists urge more funding to prevent surgeries

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMT

Dentists say the $22 million being spent on giving young people general anaesthetics for largely preventable conditions could go a long way towards stopping them needing surgery in the first place.Nearly 9,000 children and teens had dental work in hospital operating theatres last year, many of them for preventable conditions.Specialist paediatric dentist Katie Ayers told Rowan Quinn that if there was a little more money spent earlier, it would create savings for the health system down the line.

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Billion trees on track, despite worker shortage - Shane Jones

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:43:00 GMT

Forestry and Regional Economic Minister, Shane Jones is adamant the Billion Trees programme is on track despite worker shortages.Forestry contractors are pushing to make it easier to bring in overseas workers, which the Minister is reluctantly now looking at.But contractors warn if something isn't done soon, the government's goal to plant one billion trees by 2028 could be on the chopping block. RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the story.

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Lower road speed limits to be targeted - Genter

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:40:00 GMT

Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter says the government has no intention of following Sweden's example and massively increasing the number of speed cameras unless they are well signposted.She will also not be following Transport Authority advice to reduce speed limits on more than 90 percent of the country's roads.She says a much more targeted approach will be taken.

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Morning Rural News for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:26:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:21:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Rescuers find body of missing tramper Darren Myers

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:14:00 GMT

A massive 12-day search and rescue operation ended in the Tararua ranges on Wednesday with the discovery of a tramper's body.Forty-nine-year-old Darren Myers had been reported missing by his family in Wellington after failing to return from a planned five-day walk.It appears he fell several metres down a waterfall three days into his tramp.Search and rescue spokesperson, Murray Johnson, says they were up against the weather from day one.Darren Myers' brother-in-law, Duncan Styles, says the family is devastated - especially his wife Kim.He says Mr Myers was an experienced and enthusiastic tramper.The death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Unsafe nitrate levels in Canterbury water - Forest & Bird

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:09:00 GMT

Forest and Bird says polluting nitrates are on the increase in Canterbury's drinking water and the risk maps the regional council relies on are out of date.Using the council's own data, the environmental group has created its own risk map which it says shows an increasing number of private wells have nitrate levels above the safe standard for drinking water.Conan Young reports.

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Sports News for 13 June 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

A David Warner century has powered Australia to a 41 run win over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup this morning.

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Wellington gets into the shadows with new theatre show

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:57:00 GMT

Bloodthirsty Wellingtonians will finally get their chance to find out what goes on in the shadows.Second Unit is a new interactive theatre experience inspired by the award-winning vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows and is about the be unleashed on the capital.Kate Gudsell took a couple of brave pills and went to the dress rehearsal on Tuesday night.

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Football Ferns 'set the bar' despite World Cup loss

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

The Football Ferns have lost to the Netherlands 1-0 in their first FIFA women's World Cup match in France overnight, after conceding a goal in the final moments of the game.The Netherlands goal in the second minute of stoppage time crushed New Zealand's hopes of a draw.Our correspondent in France is Derek van Diest and says luck was just not on New Zealand's side.

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How did Kim Jong-un rise and hold power over North Korea?

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:48:00 GMT

A 'cunning calculating and murderous dictator'.That's how a new book is describing the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.The book, The Great Successor by New Zealander and Washington Post Beijing bureau chief, Anna Fifield, takes a deep dive into Mr Kim's life and how he became the leader he is today.Anna Fifield talks to Corin Dann.

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More speed cameras not good idea - Clive Matthew-Wilson

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:42:00 GMT

Calls by a government advisory group to dramatically increase the number of speed cameras and hike the cost of speeding tickets.The Speed Reference Group led by the Ministry of Transport says New Zealand should look to follow Sweden's example. Sweden has close to 3,000 speed cameras. New Zealand has 50.It also says all speed cameras should be signposted and because of that, people speeding should face much higher fines.Dog and Lemon Guide editor Clive Matthew-Wilson is a road safety campaigner and a member of Auckland's newest transport lobby group Open the Books. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Seventh kākāpō chick dies of respiratory disease

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

A seventh kākāpō being treated for the respiratory disease aspergillosis has died.Nora 1A was just over 100 days old and was the sickest of the kākāpō being treated at the for Conservation Medicine at Auckland Zoo.RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissen was at the centre just hours before Nora died.

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Markets Update for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Woolly socks, kombucha at Fieldays 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:28:00 GMT

Farmers from all over the country are flocking to Mystery Creek near Hamilton for National Agricultural Fieldays this week.This year is the 51st Fieldays and about 130,000 people are expected to attend over the next four days.RNZ rural reporter Maja Burry is at the gates for opening day.

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DHB member won't be muzzled over baby removals

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

A District Health Board member who objected to an attempt last month to remove a baby from a teenage mother at Hawke's Bay Hospital says she will resist any effort to muzzle her.Jacoby Poulain says the attempt to separate mother and child may have been a breach of the hospital's duty of care.But she has been reprimanded by the health board chairman, who warned her comments did not comply with her obligations as a board member.Ms Poulain talks to Corin Dann.

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National Party leadership - perspectives from the right

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:15:00 GMT

National Party MP Judith Collins is ahead of leader Simon Bridges in the preferred Prime Minister stakes in the most recent political polls.And when asked on Morning Report if she thought Mr Bridges was doing a good job, Ms Collins replied: "I think he's doing the best job he can".Earlier on Morning Report Mr Bridges said he was comfortable in his leadership.Commentators from the right, Matthew Hooton and Liam Hehir, join Corin Dann with their perspectives.

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Defence Force upgrades have multifaceted purpose - Patman

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

The government is defending its spending of more than $20 billion to upgrade the country's defence hardware, in what it calling a "humanitarian plan."Included in the spending is more than $1 billion on five new Super Hercules aircraft to replace those bought back in 1965 and 1969.The Defence Minister Ron Mark said the military is more-often used for aid purposes than for war.Dr Robert Patman is a professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Otago. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Sports News for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni hopes his side won't dwell on the disappointment of their last minute loss to the Netherlands in their opening game at the World Cup.

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Costco 'to transform retail' in NZ - Chris Wilkinson

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

The world's second largest retailer Costco is promising to provide stiff competition to established stores when it sets up in New Zealand.Costco will be offering customers everything from groceries to tyres and optician services when it opens a giant warehouse in Auckland.It's promising to be up to 30 percent cheaper than rival stores. Costco's managing director Patrick Noone says he looks forward to competing with the likes of The Warehouse, Briscoes and supermarkets.Chris Wilkinson is the managing director of the consultancy First Retail. He tells Susie Ferguson it will transform retail in New Zealand.

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Many marae visited missing smoke alarms - firefighters

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:49:00 GMT

Fire and Emergency says more than half of the marae they've visited don't have smoke alarms and very few have sprinklers, putting the marae and taonga inside it - in some cases worth millions - at risk.The investigation into Sunday morning's devastating blaze at Wellington's Tapu Te Ranga marae includes looking at whether its fire alarm system was effective.Meriana Johnsen reports.

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$20b Defence Force upgrades not only for conflict - Ron Mark

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:43:00 GMT

The Air Force's ageing Hercules aircraft are set to be replaced with five brand new Super Hercules planes at a cost of more than $1 billion.The upgrade of the 50-year-old jets was the highest priority project for the coalition government's Defence Capability Plan.The Ministry of Defence has outlined spending of more than $20 billion to upgrade New Zealand's defence capabilities over the next decade.Ron Mark is the Minister of Defence.

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Political polls 'can’t both be right' - Simon Bridges

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:35:00 GMT

National leader Simon Bridges says the political poll that showed his party had gained support was the most similar to National's own polling.Two polls released in the weekend had two different results - in one National leapfrogged Labour to take the lead but according to the other, Labour could govern alone for the first time.National leader Simon Bridges joins Susie Ferguson in the studio to discuss.

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Auckland mayor discusses climate change emergency

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

Activists are hoping the Auckland Council will make real significant change after it voted yesterday to declare a climate change emergency.All councillors supported the declaration. But several said the council doesn't have a handle on the scale of the challenge and it will need to make major, concrete changes if the declaration is to be meaningful.The Mayor of Auckland is Phil Goff. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Defence Force 'super' Hercules planes unnecessary - Greens

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:20:00 GMT

The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled unnecessary.After months in the planning, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced his long-awaited Capability Plan on Tuesday - outlining scores of essential purchases for the Army, Navy and Air Force over the next decade and beyond.At the heart is $1 billion to replace the old 1960s Hercules fleet with modern versions - or 'Super Hercs' - by 2023.But the Greens say the government shouldn't be investing in war-making capabilities anymore.RNZ defence reporter Jonathan Mitchell has the details.

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State of maternity care in NZ 'appalling' - midwives supporters

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

A Wanaka midwives support group says the Southern District Health Board is wrong to say a woman who gave birth on an office floor could instead have used a room in a medical centre based in the same building.Kristi James had planned to have her baby at Dunedin Hospital but went into early labour last week.The only facility able to handle a delivery in Wanaka is the medical centre, but it was closed, and Ms James gave birth in her midwife's office.On Tuesday Southern DHB chief executive Chris Fleming told Lisa Owen on Checkpoint that Ms James and her midwife Deb Harvey in fact had access to a "procedure room" in the Medical Centre.Kimberley Davis, from the group Save Our Wanaka Midwives tells Susie Ferguson that is not true.

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Major boost to NZ speed cameras, speeding tickets urged

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Hundreds of speed cameras attracting much larger fines could be added to the roading network under the next road safety strategy.The Speed Reference Group is one of five advising the government on what should be included when the Safer Journeys strategy is replaced next year.It says officials should look into whether the Swedish approach to speed cameras could be adopted in New Zealand.Ben Strang has more.

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Sports News for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The one thing that they knew they had to achieve at this World Cup has come back to haunt the Football Ferns as they lost 1-nil to the Netherlands in their opening game in France.

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Business News for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Many marae lack proper fire protection - firefighters

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:42:00 GMT

The Fire Service says more than half the marae they've visited lack even the most basic fire protections.The service is continuing its investigation into the fire that destroyed Wellington's Tapu Te Ranga Marae early on Sunday morning.Fire and Emergency's Māori liaison officer Piki Thomas told reporter Meriana Johnsen that marae based at kura and wānanga usually have comprehensive safety systems.But he says incidents like Tapu Te Ranga raise awareness that many other marae are not equipped with smoke detectors.

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Truckers not convinced by speed camera recommendations

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:40:00 GMT

The trucking industry says it's not convinced a recommendation by government advisors to massively increase speed camera numbers and hike fines will achieve much for safety.The Speed Reference Group is one of five advising the government as it works on a new safety strategy, due next year.There are 50 speed cameras in New Zealand but the group says we should follow the example of Sweden, which has 3000 - all signposted and which dish out fines four times higher than New Zealand's.Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett told RNZ reporter Ben Strang that Sweden is not an obvious choice of country to compare with.

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Morning Rural News for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Health officials suspect measles now widespread in Northland

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Health authorities suspect measles may now be widespread in Northland and they're hearing only about the more serious cases.Nine cases have been confirmed in the region, three of them since last week, and one of those people is in intensive care.Medical Officer of Health Catherine Jackson says the new cases hadn't had any contact with the earlier ones, and that was concerning.A third of the Northland cases have been admitted to hospital, and nationally the figure is close to 50 percent which is well above the admission rate in previous measles outbreaks.Dr Jackson told RNZ Northland reporter Lois Williams the cases reaching hospital are the tip of the iceberg.

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Auckland Council challenged to walk the talk on climate change

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:12:00 GMT

Climate change campaigners are challenging Auckland Council to walk the talk on the climate emergency declaration it made on Tuesday.While the declaration carries no legal weight, climate groups have told RNZ reporter Tom Furley they expect the council to live up to its promise.

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New Defence Force Hercules planes unnecessary - Greens

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:10:00 GMT

The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled unnecessary by the Green Party.After months in the planning, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced his long-awaited Capability Plan on Tuesday.It includes scores of essential purchases for the Army, Navy and Air Force over the next decade and beyond.At the heart is $1 billion to replace the old 1960s Hercules fleet with modern versions - or 'Super Hercs' - by 2023.The Green Party's defence spokesperson, Golriz Ghahraman, told RNZ defence reporter Jonathan Mitchell the country shouldn't be spending all that money on the new planes.

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Sports News for 12 June 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns have been beaten by the Netherlands 1-0 in their Fifa World Cup opener in France, conceding the goal in stoppage time.

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Football Ferns chase first ever World Cup win

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:54:00 GMT

The Football Ferns aren't dreaming of World Cup glory, success for them is rather less ambitious.The 19th ranked Ferns take on The Netherlands in their opening game overnight in Le Havre.This is the fifth time New Zealand has taken part in the World Cup, and they're still chasing their first win.As Barry Guy reports, the Ferns are keen to make history over the next couple of weeks.

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Port Tarakohe eyed for growth by Provincial Growth Fund

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:52:00 GMT

A sleepy Golden Bay port is set for a boom.The Tasman District Council has been awarded $250,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to investigate ways the council owned Port Tarakohe could grow to service an expanding aquaculture industry.But residents are worried they'll lose their slice of paradise.RNZ's Nelson reporter Tracy Neal has the story.

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Fox Glacier town 'like a pub with no beer'

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:46:00 GMT

A West Coast community says Fox Glacier will become a ghost town without access to its star attraction.The road to Fox Glacier was destroyed by a landslide in March, preventing foot and vehicle access.Locals say they're in the dark about when - and if - access to their town's main attraction will reopen.They told RNZ reporter Tess Brunton they're worried about the future of their town.

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US Democrats line up to run against Trump in 2020

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:41:00 GMT

Twenty Democratic candidates are vying to run against Donald Trump in the 2020 US Presidential election, over the weekend many of them gathered in Iowa for what's seen as the unofficial start to the campaign to secure the nomination.But the favourite for the nomination, former Vice President Joe Biden, wasn't there.He's expected to visit Iowa on Wednesday, the same day President Donald Trump is expected.Brent Budowsky is a political columnist for The Hill and joins us from Washington.

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Immigration visa delays threatening foreign student market

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

A confidential briefing to the Immigration Minister and his officials warns visa delays are jeopardising plans to expand the lucrative foreign student market.The warning is signed off by the Education Minister and New Zealand Education, the government agency promoting the industry.It says polytechnics and institutes of technology expect losses of more than $33 million in fees in just the first four months of the delays.RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett talks to Corin Dann.

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Markets Update for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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'Right decision' for NZ troops to leave Iraq - Gillespie

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

The Prime Minister says New Zealand has made an enormous contribution in Iraq but it's time to leave.There are up to 95 troops at Camp Taji training Iraqi soldiers and the government plans for them all to return home by mid next year.Politically the move seems popular, with general support from both the National Party and the Greens.Alexander Gillespie is Professor of International Law at Waikato University.He tells Corin Dann it's the right decision to leave.

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Justin Lester discusses Wellington insurance price rises

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:17:00 GMT

Insurance companies are telling home owners in Wellington they will have to get used to higher premiums.Wellington's mayor Justin Lester hosted an insurance forum yesterday amid concern from residents over sharply rising bills.The Insurance Council's chief executive Tim Grafton told the forum prices are going up because people simply haven't been paying enough for such a high level of risk.Wellington mayor Justin Lester talks to Susie Ferguson.

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'We're trying to facilitate supply' - KiwiBuild delivery boss

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:09:00 GMT

National's housing spokesperson Judith Collins has called the government's KiwiBuild scheme a "dog" and questions how some people able to raise $650,000 for a deposit are allowed to qualify for the affordable housing.According to the Housing Ministry figures given to RNZ, that's the situation for three people who've been given pre-approval to be part of the scheme.Helen O'Sullivan is the head of delivery for KiwiBuild. She joins Corin Dann in the studio.

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Sports News for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns believe recording their first ever win at a World Cup finals is possible.

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Murupara fights to keep its only bank open

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

Residents in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara are fighting for the town's only bank to stay open.New Zealand Credit Union hasn't been handling any cash since the town's sole ATM was ripped from its wall by thieves last week.At a public meeting last night locals asked for a new ATM to be installed but the Credit Union didn't commit to providing one.Tony Bonne is the Mayor of the Whakatane district. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Midwife continues to work despite 'disgraceful' conduct

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:50:00 GMT

A midwife whose conduct has been termed "disgraceful" by the Health and Disability Commissioner is continuing to work and her identity is secret.Commissioner Anthony Hill on Monday issued his report into the midwife who deliberately deceived a woman in labour by not giving her the pain relief she requested.The Midwifery Council is now also investigating. The council's chief executive is Sharron Cole.She joins Corin Dann in the studio.

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UK Conservatives race to replace Theresa May

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMT

The UK leadership race is underway, with ten candidates vying to replace Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister.Each of the candidates secured the backing of eight MPs in order to go through to the first ballot.Michael Gove is one of the first to set out his stall. He has faced calls to drop out of the race after he admitted using cocaine several times more than 20 years ago. He's says he's up for the job at Number 10.The Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is promising tough negotiation, not empty rhetoric. And the former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab is arguing he is "a committed Brexiteer" who can be trusted to secure the UK's departure from the EU.Theresa May stepped down as the party leader on Saturday, and will remain Prime Minister until her replacement is announced on July 22.Our correspondent in London is Natalie Powell.

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Insurance taskforce watches Wellington price hikes

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:42:00 GMT

Got a problem and no clear way forward? Set up a taskforce.That is the course of action Wellington's leaders are taking after an insurance forum in the city on Monday.Insurance companies say they're finally charging for the actual risk and higher premiums are inevitable, and that is worrying the city's mayor Justin Lester.Michael Cropp reports.

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Junior doctors' strikes cost health boards $19m

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:41:00 GMT

Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million in extra pay to senior doctors, and there's no end in sight.Members of the Resident Doctors Association have held five strikes since January as they battle DHBs over proposed changes to their employment contract.It's still unresolved with a ruling from the Employment Relations Authority expected soon. The high cost of the dispute has been revealed in figures obtained by RNZ News.RNZ health correspondent Karen Brown joins Susie Ferguson with the details.

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Jacinda Ardern discusses troops in Iraq, Budget breach

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:31:00 GMT

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins Corin Dann for the regular weekly interview.She says Australia has no problems with the government's decision to withdraw New Zealand troops from Iraq.She also answers questions around the government's response to the Budget breach, and the use of the word "hack".

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National wary but supportive of NZ troops withdrawal from Iraq

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:22:00 GMT

The National Party is on board with the government pulling New Zealand troops out of Iraq next year on the condition Australia and the United States also withdraw.Up to 95 troops are currently training Iraqi security forces in a joint mission with Australia at Camp Taji that began in 2015.The number will be reduced to a maximum of 75 next month and 45 from January.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir has the story.

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Affordable housing in RMA reform - Judith Collins

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

The National Party's housing spokesperson has called the KiwiBuild scheme a "dog" and says houses are being built in areas where there's no demand.Judith Collins tells Susie Ferguson that she's suspicious about where people stumping up huge amounts for deposits are getting the money from.

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KiwiBuild pre-approvals raises eligibility questions

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:09:00 GMT

Can someone who says they could raise $650,000 for a deposit to buy a KiwiBuild house be considered a struggling first home-buyer.According to the Housing Ministry, that's the situation for three people who've been given pre-approval to be part of the scheme.Each declared they could stump up with $650,000, but have annual incomes of less than $11,000, raising questions about whether the schemes being misused.The Housing Ministry has given details of more than 500 pre-approved applicants after RNZ took a complaint to the Ombudsman.RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the details with Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni says they're well and truly ready for their opening Fifa World Cup game against the Netherlands tonight and won't be intimidated by the European champions.

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Business News for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Tapu Te Ranga Marae plans new building

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMT

The whānau from Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington's Island Bay have begun planning to build a new papakāinga - or shared living space - where their marae once stood.They have been meeting with the Wellington City Council and the Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta, about the marae's future after much of it was destroyed in a fire at the weekend.A whānau spokesperson Gabriel Tupou told RNZ reporter Meriana Johnsen the fire has pushed forward their plans to rebuild the marae, and a papakāinga on the site.

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NZ troops' 2020 Iraq withdrawal too soon - Mark Mitchell

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:38:00 GMT

The National Party is cautiously supporting the government's plan to begin withdrawing New Zealand's troops from Iraq.The Prime Minister announced on Monday that troops will be reduced over the coming year before the deployment ends altogether at the end of next June.And while troops will remain in Afghanistan for another 18 months, their role will move towards more of a peace and security role.Mark Mitchell is National's defence spokesperson. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Morning Rural News for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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What's behind Wellington's insurance price hike?

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:09:00 GMT

As insurance premiums rise sharply in Wellington, the mayor is setting up a taskforce to look at how the industry is functioning in the capital.But an insurance expert says New Zealanders need to realise they've had cheap insurance for a long time, and that cannot continue.Risk analyst Melissa Heath says New Zealand is now the second riskiest country in the world.She tells RNZ reporter Michael Cropp good insurance cover is essential.

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Sports News for 11 June 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies in Southampton.

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Scouts narrowly escape Tapu Te Ranga Marae fire

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

A group of 27 scout cubs narrowly escaped death when the Wellington marae where they were sleeping went up in flames early on Sunday morning.The main building at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay was destroyed by the fire.The group leader of the Ngaio scouts is Hadyn Nicholls. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Cricket: NZ Black Caps top of table after weekend

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:52:00 GMT

India have beaten Australia by 36 runs in their Cricket World Cup clash in London, after their 352-run total proved too much for the green and golds to chase down.The result means New Zealand are currently top of the tournament table, as the only team to have won three games from three.The Black Caps clocked up their third win with relative ease on Saturday morning, beating Afghanistan by seven wickets.Former Black Caps bowler and cricket commentator Iain O'Brien has been following the weekend cricket action. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Canterbury Crusaders name kept after terror attacks

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:48:00 GMT

The Canterbury Crusaders will retain their name until at least the end of the 2020 Super Rugby season - though they are dropping the sword-wielding knight from their logo next year.The decisions have been made after the franchise conducted independent research, following calls for a name change in the wake of the Christchurch mosque massacre in March.While the Crusaders have ruled out a name change before 2021, they are now undertaking a thorough review of all elements of its brand, with any recommendations expected to be announced by the end of this year.Crusaders fan and the immediate past President of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters Club, Dick Tayler, talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Govt pushes vaping as way to quit smoking

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:43:00 GMT

The government has launched a new website urging smokers to stub out their cigarettes for good and pick up vaping instead.Developed by the Ministry of Health, the new website, says that electronic smoking devices are a healthier alternative to smoking, and are a viable way of helping a person quit smoking entirely.The Associate Minister of Health is Jenny Salesa. She talks to Corin Dann.

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Markets Update for 10 June 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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'Clearing out racism a question for all of us' - Whaipooti

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

An advisor who worked on a scathing justice report says Māori are over-represented as both victims and offenders of crime and this needs to change.A report published on Sunday by Justice Minister Andrew Little's Safe and Effective Justice advisory group says racism is embedded in every area of the criminal justice system.The group spoke to hundreds of people across the country to compile the report on what is and what is not working in the system.Julia Amua Whaipooti is a member of the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory group. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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State care abuse commission refutes claims of 'mock' sessions

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

The Royal Commission into the abuse of children in state care refutes claims it has been holding 'mock' sessions with survivors ahead of the real sessions.Earlier on Morning Report, lawyer Sonja Cooper, who represents 1400 complainants, said that the 'pilot' sessions could be traumatising for victims having to re-tell their stories.Commissioner Sandra Alofivae from the Royal Commission joins Corin Dann to discuss the claims.

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Waiheke locals furious at Fullers over ferry problems

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:19:00 GMT

Furious Waiheke locals say they're sick of expensive ferry fares and cancelled or delayed services and have told the ferry company Fullers they want change immediately.More than 250 people, including representatives from Auckland Transport and Fullers, packed a hall on the island yesterday afternoon for a public meeting about the services.And as Jessie Chiang reports, they didn't hold back their frustrations.

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Parliament employment settlement payment details released

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:16:00 GMT

In a highly unusual move Parliamentary Service has released a year by year breakdown of payouts to parliamentary staffers to secretly settle employment disputes with MPs.More than $180,000 in total has been paid to 15 parliamentary staff, since 2013 after the breakdown of their working relationship with an MP.The figures do not include any disputes between staff and cabinet ministers.Kathryn Dalziel is a lawyer who specialises in privacy and employment law. She talks to Corin Dann.

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NZ political polls: Which one is right?

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Two major polls out on Sunday night couldn't agree on whether Labour or National is more popular with voters but they did dovetail on one question - and it's not good news for Opposition leader Simon Bridges.Both TVNZ's Colmar Brunton poll and Newshub's Reid Research poll had Mr Bridges trailing Judith Collins in the preferred Prime Minister stakes.Newshub-Reid Research had Ms Collins with a rating of 7 percent against Mr Bridges' 4 percent.TVNZ had it closer - Ms Collins on 6 percent and Mr Bridges 5 percent. Jacinda Ardern was ahead in popularity - 45 percent in the TVNZ poll and 49 percent on Newshub.Bryce Edwards is a political scientist at Victoria University. He joins Susie Ferguson in the studio.

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Sports News for 10 June 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The India cricket captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to his batsman after they set a mammoth total of 352 for 5 in this morning's 36 run win over Australia at the World Cup.

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Trump abandons Mexico tarrifs after immigration deal

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:55:00 GMT

US President Donald Trump has abandoned tariffs on Mexico that were supposed to kick in on Tuesday.Mr Trump said the tariffs are "indefinitely suspended" after negotiators from the US and Mexico reached an agreement on immigration enforcement.He had threatened to impose tariffs on all Mexican goods entering the US, if Mexico did not limit the number of Central American migrants from moving through.Our correspondent in Washington is Simon Marks.

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National demands wider inquiry after Budget breach saga

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:41:00 GMT

National is calling for a broader investigation into whether the government's most senior ministers orchestrated a campaign against the Opposition over budget hacking claims.The Treasury called in police after finding what it said was evidence of systematic attempts to hack budget secrets from its computer systems.But police quickly concluded nothing illegal had happened and it later transpired National obtained details simply by searching the Treasury website.The State Services Commission is investigating the Treasury's actions but cannot legally look at the role of government ministers in the aftermath.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir has the story.

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NZ criminal justice system not fit for purpose - Chester Borrows

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

A scathing report into the country's criminal justice system says it is not fit for purpose.The report, ordered by the Justice Minister Andrew Little, points in particular to the poor treatment of victims - especially victims of sexual crimes.And it says Māori suffer because racism is embedded in every area of the criminal justice system.Chester Borrows is leading the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group. He joins us in the Auckland studio.

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Nearly 65,000 gun licences approved in NZ, 2017-2018

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:37:00 GMT

The police approved nearly 65,000 firearms licences in 2017 and 2018, while refusing just 359.A firearm safety specialist who used to work for the police says those numbers make sense, because people who aren't fit to hold a licence, don't usually apply for one.But gun control advocates say they're worried applications are being processed too quickly. RNZ police reporter Ben Strang has the story.

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Lawyer loses confidence in state care abuse inquiry

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:30:00 GMT

A lawyer who represents people who were abused while in state care says she has lost confidence in the Royal Commission.Sonja Cooper says the Commission has been holding 'mock' or 'pilot' sessions with abuse survivors ahead of the official hearings.Ms Cooper represents about 1400 complainants. She tells Corin Dann that the mock sessions could be traumatising and she would be cautious about recommending her clients to participate in the Commission.

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Tapu te Ranga Marae destroyed in fire

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:22:00 GMT

More than $40,000 has already been pledged to help rebuild the Tapu te Ranga Marae that was wrecked by a fire on Sunday morning.A group of 27 cub scouts and several others were staying in the marae when the fire started. They all managed to escape without injury.The marae was built in 1974 by prisoners, homeless youth and gang members, and over the years had problems with building regulations and codes due to the nature of it's construction.Fire and Emergency are yet to identify what caused the fire.Paul Eagle who is the MP for Rongotai and a former city councillor representing Island Bay. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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NZTA reopens investigation into 'unfair' contract

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:15:00 GMT

The Transport Agency has reopened an investigation into how a senior manager oversaw the awarding of a contract to a company run by a close friend.An inquiry found that contract was unfairly awarded.It has also revealed that the manager, Martin McMullan, was accused of blocking competition for a technology contract.Shortly afterwards Mr McMullan was promoted to one of agency's topmost jobs paying upwards of $150,000 a year. Phil Pennington is looking into this.

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'Hush money' in Parliament used to settle employment issues

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:11:00 GMT

Details of hush money, paid out to Parliamentary staffers, to secretly settle employment disputes with MPs, have been revealed to RNZ.In a highly unusual move Parliamentary Service has released a year by year breakdown of payouts that are usually accompanied by gagging clauses.This practice was criticised in the recent Debbie Francis report as contributing to the culture of bullying and abuse of power in Parliament.RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Sports News for 10 June 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

India's top order fired and their bowlers produced a tidy display to beat defending champions Australia by 36 runs in a thrilling Cricket World Cup match in London.

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Business News for 10 June 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Kim Dotcom makes final stand against extradition

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:42:00 GMT

Kim Dotcom will make his final stand against extradition to the United States in the Supreme Court on Monday, more than seven years after he was arrested in dramatic fashion at his mansion in Auckland.The US Department of Justice has been trying to extradite the internet entrepreneur and three other men since 2012, to face criminal charges related to their defunct file-sharing website Megaupload.They argue the site was a clearing house for pirated movies and music, but Kim Dotcom has always insisted Megaupload gave people online storage and was not responsible for the material people stored on it.RNZ reporter Kate Newton has been following the story and there were numerous legal challenges before the extradition process finally reached the courts in 2015.

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Budget breach: National demands wider inquiry including govt

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

The National Party is calling for a broader investigation into whether the government's most senior ministers orchestrated a smear campaign against the opposition over budget hacking claims.Police were called in by the Treasury to investigate how National obtained secret Budget details, but quickly concluded nothing illegal had happened.The Minister responsible for the GCSB, Andrew Little, received a call from the spy agency's head Andrew Hampton to say no hack had occurred, but he is not willing to say when he passed that on to Finance Minister Grant Robertson.The State Services Commission is investigating the Treasury's actions but it cannot legally look at the role government ministers played in the aftermath.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir has the story.

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Morning Rural News for 10 june 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 10 June 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Northland schools face major relief teacher shortages

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:12:00 GMT

A shortage of relief teachers is causing problems for Northland schools - with rural and Māori schools the worst affected.A survey of 80 schools over one week has found 92 classrooms with teachers absent for one or more days and no relievers available.The Principal of Whangarei's Manaia View School, Leanne Otene, says she has just one reliever to call on where she used to have many.She says sometimes principals can step in and teach for a day.She told RNZ Northland reporter Lois Williams that often when no relief teacher is available, classes have to be split between other classrooms, and that's upsetting for the children - particularly those with special needs.

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Tapu te Ranga Marae to be rebuilt after devastating fire

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:10:00 GMT

A member of the extended family whose marae burnt to the ground in Wellington on Sunday says the marae will be rebuilt.The main building at Tapu te Ranga marae in Island Bay burnt to the ground in the early hours of the morning.The marae was the life's work of its founder, the late Bruce Stewart, and 45 years of his efforts went up in flames. Wider whānau member Ramu Sannyasi told our reporter Meriana Johnsen that while the building is gone, Bruce Stewart's legacy isn't over.The givealittle page stands at more than $40,000 on Monday morning.

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Sports News for 10 June 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

India have kept a clean record at the Cricket World Cup beating Australia by 36 runs a short time ago.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:54:00 GMT

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Global climate catastrophe by 2050, think tank warns

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:49:00 GMT

A climate change think tank is warning of an environmental catastrophe within three decades.The Australian organisation Breakthrough says the current research on climate change is too conservative.They say there is an urgent need to build a zero emissions industrial system, as well as a global response on the scale of the World War II emergency mobilisation.Breakthrough research director David Spratt speaks with Susie Ferguson.

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Immigration visa delays causing million-dollar losses

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:45:00 GMT

Immigration New Zealand is under fire from students and education providers who say they are paying a heavy cost for the delays in visa processing.Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the problem of slow visa applications is the number one thing people are contacting him about.The international education industry says missed enrolments have cost them millions and damages New Zealand's reputation.RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has the story.

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Publishing mosque gunman's photo - the implications

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:41:00 GMT

The High Court has lifted a suppression order that prevented news media showing images of the accused Christchurch mosque gunman, Brenton Tarrant.Justice Mander Andrew Little said the Crown had told him the suppression was no longer needed.Apart from Newshub, most major news outlets have not yet published pictures of his face, but Australian media have.Dean of Canterbury University's law school, Professor Ursula Cheer, talks about the implications.

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Markets Update for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Folau launches legal action against Rugby Australia

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:28:00 GMT

Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has launched legal proceedings against Rugby Australia and the Waratahs for unlawfully terminating his contract.His lawyers argue that it was illegal to sack Folau on the basis of his religion under the Fair Work Act.Folau antagonised many when posted on social media that homosexuals who don't repent are destined for hell and refused to take down the post.He is now seeking damages of up to $10 million in lost salary and commercial opportunities.Susie Ferguson speaks with Australian employment lawyer, Kamal Farouque.

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Football Ferns in a good place ahead of World Cup

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:26:00 GMT

Some in the Maori and community housing sector are frustrated they aren't being used to help the government reach its housing targets. The Shift Aotearoa conference is underway in Wellington, where people from across the housing sector are discussing the current and future state of housing in New Zealand. Mani Dunlop was there.

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Quake-prone Wellington apartment owners fear homelessness

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:22:00 GMT

Owners of earthquake-prone apartments in Wellington fear they'll end up destitute or homeless with the cost of strengthening their units now at ten times more than government estimates.Furious inner city residents' threatened legal action and a revolt at a meeting last night.Michael Cropp was there.

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Federated Farmers applauds new dairy rules

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:17:00 GMT

Federated Farmers is backing new rules that make it clearer when Fonterra can refuse milk from sub-standard farmers.Changes to the laws governing the dairy industry specify that Fonterra can refuse supply when a farmer is well below industry requirements relating to the environment, animal welfare and greenhouse gas emissions.The changes also mean Fonterra will no longer be obliged to buy milk from newly-established dairy farms.Chris Lewis is Federated Farmers' dairy industry group chairperson.

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Major gaps identified in NZ's national security

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Major gaps have been identified in national security including no strategy to prevent terrorist attacks.A senior lecturer of security studies who has researched the system for three years says the lack of a national security strategy means the GCSB and SIS are working in silos.The Minister responsible for the SIS and GCSB, Andrew Little, admits there is also no single counter-terrorism strategy.Susie Ferguson speaks to Massey University's Chris Rothery.

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Sports News for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Australian cricket captain Aaron Finch admits to some nervous moments on their way to a 15 run win over the West Indies in their World Cup game at Trent Bridge.

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Plastic fantastic! A roading revolution?

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:56:00 GMT

A world-leading roading trial in New Plymouth may offer a solution for the thousands of tonnes of difficult to recycle plastic grades - 3 through 7 - collected in New Zealand each year.The plastics are being combined with asphalt to create a new roading blend, Plas Mix, which laboratory tests indicate performs better than conventional asphalt.RNZ's Taranaki-Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

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Family of missing tramper not giving up hope

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:51:00 GMT

The family of missing tramper Darren Myers are not giving up hope of finding him a week after he went missing in the Tararua ranges.Mr Myers left last Tuesday morning for a five-day hike from Levin to Masterton over the ranges, and his partner contacted police when he did not return home.The search has been scaled down due to atrocious weather over the past week, but search and rescue teams are determined to find him.Duncan Styles is Darren Myers' brother-in-law and spoke to Corin Dann.

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Police ask victims of serial rapist to come forward

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:44:00 GMT

Police are calling for more victims of serial rapist Richard George Apperley to come forward.Wairarapa Detective Senior Sergeant Haley Ryan tells Susie Ferguson that the 39-year-old began offending when he was a teenager.

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Migrant community leader urges police to build more trust

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:41:00 GMT

A community leader in Palmerston North is urging the police to step up and do more to keep the migrant and muslim community safe.Rana Naser from the Manawatu Multicultural Council says police aren't taking racist abuse seriously enough and haven't done enough about the anti-Islam threats from one offender. The police will meet with her on Friday.Charlie Dreaver filed this report.

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Suspected quadruple shooting in Waikato confounds residents

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:38:00 GMT

Four people found shot on Thursday are believed to have driven injured along dark country roads for kilometres in rural Waikato in a desperate bid to find medical help.The police say one person died of their wounds, and three others were airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries.They're all believed to have been shot, sometime before 4am in a rural settlement near Kawhia on the west coast of the North Island.The locals are trying to piece together exactly what happened in their community.Jordan Bond reports.

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Flu vaccines running out ahead of 'nasty' season

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:27:00 GMT

The flu has started hitting around New Zealand and health experts fear the outbreak could be particularly nasty this year.In Australia, 139 people have died already - three times more than usual.In New Zealand, three have died so far. Remaining vaccines are now being put aside for vulnerable groups.Lisa Williams is director of operations of drug-buying agency Pharmac. She talks to Corin Dann.

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Mum worried as children miss out on flu vaccine

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

With national stocks of the flu vaccine about to run out there's a warning even people regarded as high risk could miss out.It's too late to buy more for this season and so the Ministry of Health has ordered restrictions. Now only vulnerable groups can get the flu shot.Katie Scotcher reports.

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Hospital patients' safety at risk, doctors warn

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:20:00 GMT

Fifty senior doctors have told members of Hawke's Bay District Health Board that chronic staff and bed shortages and delays in elective surgeries are putting patients' safety at risk.The consultants called an urgent meeting with the board last week to spell out what's going wrong.The DHB admits there are problems, but insist patient safety is not being compromised.RNZ Hawke's Bay reporter Anusha Bradley has the story.

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National security: Govt admits gaps in counter-terrorism

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Major gaps have been identified in national security including no strategy to prevent terrorist attacks.The government is acknowledging the gaps even as the Royal Commission of Inquiry investigates whether authorities were looking for threats in the right place in the run-up to the mosque attacks.Phil Pennington reports.

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Sports News for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

An impressive batting display by Nathan Coulter-Nile and a devastating display of death bowling by Mitchell Starc has got the Australian cricketers through to a 15 run win over the West Indies in their second World Cup game at Trent Bridge.

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Business News for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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FIFA Women's World Cup: Erceg mentally, physically ready

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMT

The veteran New Zealand football player Abby Erceg says they're in a good place mentally and physically heading into the FIFA Women's World Cup.The tournament opens tomorrow with the hosts France playing South Korea, while New Zealand's opening game is against the Netherlands next Wednesday.This is the fifth time New Zealand has been to a World Cup finals, but they're yet to win a game and are yet to make it past group play.This will be the fourth tournament for the US-based defender Erceg. She retired twice, before returning earlier this year following the independent review into the organisation and previous coach Andreas Heraf.Abby Erceg told Barry Guy the set-up is certainly a lot more settled. New Zealand open their World cup campaign against the Netherlands in Le Havre next Wednesday.

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Police scrambling after mosque attacks, says far-right author

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

Far-right author Kerry Bolton says the police are scrambling around in the clampdown following the Christchurch mosque attacks in March.The Minister responsible for the intelligence agencies, Andrew Little, says they only began a work programme looking at the far-right a year ago.He says it is not yet at the stage of focusing on individuals and organisations. Mr Little believes the national security system is still not good at anticipating and preventing terrorist attacks.Kerry Bolton from Kāpiti was interviewed by police after the attacks. He's written 17 books about far-right ideas and was secretary of the National Front in 2004. However he insisted to RNZ reporter Phil Pennington, that he's not a threat to anyone.

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Morning Rural News for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Sports News for 7 June 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Australia have joined the Black Caps at the top of the cricket world cup standings with a 15-run win over the West Indies at Trent Bridge.

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NZ's largest emergency housing hostel gets facelift

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

New Zealand's largest emergency housing hostel has had a facelift.The James Liston Hostel in the central Auckland showed off its multimillion dollar refurbishment on Wednesday night.RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher was there.

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Pell appeals child abuse convictions at Supreme Court

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:47:00 GMT

In Melbourne the state's Supreme Court is preparing for day two of Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his conviction for child sexual abuse.Pell was found guilty by a jury last year of abusing two boys at the city's St Patrick's cathedral in 1996.On Wednesday, Pell's lawyer argued that the child sex abuse offences would have been "impossible" for him to have committed and a jury should have found him not guilty - even if they believed his victim.John Ferguson is the associate editor of The Australian and is covering the case. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Vehicle certifiers furious over NZTA crackdown on imports

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:45:00 GMT

The Transport Agency is under attack for trying to stop companies being able to certify vehicles they have imported or sold.One of the country's largest vehicle certifiers is infuriated over the clamp down on a potential conflict of interest arguing their work is policed and NZTA has no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Napier councillors warned to avoid public meeting over pool

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Napier City councillors were warned by the council's chief executive not to attend a public meeting on a controversial new pool developing, saying they could be disqualified from participating in future decision-making if they did.But public law and governance experts say the advice is wrong and councillors have any right to attend any public meeting without any consequences.Hawke's Bay reporter Anusha Bradley has the story.

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Markets Update for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:32:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Ancient kelp reveals Dunedin's major earthquake risk

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:27:00 GMT

Ancient kelp has revealed Dunedin is at risk of a large earthquake similar in size to the 2016 Kaikōura quake.The DNA of old kelp found south of Dunedin shows a major earthquake occurred 1000 years ago lifting parts of the coast two to three metres out of the water, wiping out entire kelp species.Until this discovery, the Akatore Fault in Southland hadn't been known to be the site of large quakes.Jon Waters is a biologist at the University of Otago and is a co-author of the study.He talks to Corin Dann.

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Frustration over asbestos removal at New Plymouth ex-hospital

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:22:00 GMT

The government is being criticised for failing to remove thousands of cubic metres of asbestos and lead contaminated soil from a land-banked former hospital site in New Plymouth.Te Atiawa has first right of refusal on the 7.6 hectare Barrett Street Hospital site which has an estimated redevelopment value of about $50 million.RNZ Taranaki-Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

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Police raid on ABC office 'sad, dangerous'

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Australia's national broadcaster, the ABC, is describing a police raid on its Sydney headquarters on Wednesday as "bad, sad and dangerous".The broadcaster's Head of Investigative Journalism John Lyons made the assessment as he live tweeted while federal police searched ABC computers for material related to a 2017 investigative series, "the Afghan Files".The stories revealed allegations of unlawful killings and misconduct by Australian special forces in Afghanistan, based on hundreds of pages of secret Defence documents leaked to reporters.The ABC's editorial director Craig McMurtrie talks to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps Cricket World Cup clash with Bangladesh is going down to the wire, the New Zealanders need 6 runs off 19 balls to win, but they've only got three wickets in hand.

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Tourism sector unhappy Stats NZ scrapping accommodation survey

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:54:00 GMT

The tourism sector is furious that Statistics NZ will stop producing its accommodation survey, because it can't afford to do it.Stats NZ will stop providing four industry sector surveys from July, saying it's been using money from insurance payments following the Kaikoura earthquake, and money intended for capital spending, to fund the surveys.But the tourism sector says it's the only source of information about which visitors are staying where, even though it doesn't capture people staying in Airbnbs or BookaBaches.Tourism Industry Aotearoa's chief executive, Chris Roberts, talks to Corin Dann.

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'Majority' of NZers would prefer lower speeds on some roads - Genter

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:43:00 GMT

A new road safety strategy from 2020 onwards is due to be put out for public consultation, which may include lowering limits some high risk roads.It was revealed on Wednesday that the Transport Agency tool called Mega Map estimates that almost 90 percent of speed limits are too high.The tool also suggests that speed limits should be as low as 60km/h on some open roads. Julie Anne Genter is the Associate Minister of Transport. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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NZ Rugby leaders reflect on Tew's departure

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:36:00 GMT

New Zealand Rugby hopes to have a replacement for long serving chief executive Steve Tew in place by the end of the World Cup.Tew announced on Wednesday he's stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year. He has spent 18 years with the rugby union - the last twelve of them as CEO but will have no hand in appointing his successor.

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D-Day remembered, 75 years on

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:27:00 GMT

June 6 2019 is the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the start of the battle for Europe in the Second World War.On June 6, 1944, a vast armada of ships carried more than 130,000 men to the coast of Normandy in France. Another 23,000 landed as paratroopers.RNZ veteran's affairs reporter Andrew McRae has the story.

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'Howling' Northland tornado a close call - Dave Currie

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

A man had to flee from a tornado at Cooper's Beach in Northland on Wednesday.The tornado caused widespread damage to houses in the town and left a trail of debris as roofs were ripped off, conservatories were destroyed and windows were smashed in.The brunt of the damage hit Torsby Road where Dave Currie was working inspecting a house. He describes the chaos to Corin Dann.

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Education Minister meets teachers to end pay dispute

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:21:00 GMT

Teacher unions will meet the Education Minister Chris Hipkins on Thursday in a search for a breakthrough in deadlocked pay talks for both primary and secondary teachers.This follows a mega-strike by up to 50,000 teachers and principals, and five weeks of rolling secondary school industrial action that began this week.Neither the unions nor the Minister are giving interviews before the meeting. So what might it take to end the standoff?David Fleming is an employment lawyer with extensive mediation experience. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Cape Kidnappers walk reopens, despite warnings

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:18:00 GMT

A popular Hawke's Bay beach walk has reopened despite warnings of death or injury for those who use it.The walk to the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony was closed in January after a massive slip seriously injured two tourists.Councillors went against officials' advice in voting to reopen the beach.Susie Ferguson asks Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel Bickle if it was clear why the advice was rejected.

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Ireland MPs concerned at Makhlouf appointment to Central Bank

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Opposition politicians in Ireland say Gabriel Makhlouf's appointment as head of Ireland's Central Bank should be put on hold until the outcome of New Zealand's State Services Commission inquiry into his actions leading up to last week's Budget.The State Services Commission is investigating the public statements made by Mr Makhlouf, who is New Zealand's current head of the Treasury.The SSC is also investigating his advice to the Finance Minister, and his decision to go to police after National released Budget details last week.However the Irish Minister who appointed the outgoing Treasury Secretary to head Ireland's Central Bank is sticking by his appointment.Morning Report producer Siobhan Wilson spoke to Donal O'Donovan, a journalist at the Irish Independent.

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Sports News for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps have lost two quick wickets just as they looked headed for a comfortable win over Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup in England.

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Business News for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Safer roads possible without dropping speed limits - National

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:47:00 GMT

The National Party's transport spokesperson is advising the government to enforce current road safety laws rather than to reduce speed limits across the country.The Transport Agency tool Mega Maps, suggests that most 100km/h roads should be limited to 80 or 60km/h on some roads.Paul Goldsmith told RNZ transport reporter Ben Strang more can be done to make driving safer without impacting on ordinary New Zealanders trying to get about their lives.

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Husband killed in shooting admired gang, wife tells court

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:43:00 GMT

A woman severely injured during a shooting in which her husband was killed has told a court that he was a drug-dealer and admired the Comanchero gang.Fisilau Tapaevalu and Mesui Tufui are on trial in Auckland accused of murdering South Auckland man Epalahame Tu'uheava, and attempting to murder his wife in April last year.His body was found by a member of the public on Greenwood Road in Māngere alongside his wife Yolanda Tu'uheava, who had serious gunshot wounds.RNZ reporter Tom Furley has been at the High Court in Auckland.

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Morning Rural News for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:24:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:21:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Sports News for 6 June 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Black Caps have dodged a bullet but lost two wickets in their run chase against Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup in England.

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New Zealand's ocean litter shame

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:55:00 GMT

Plastic bottles, cigarette butts and polystyrene are still being scooped out of the Hauraki Gulf in vast numbers - despite a charity working tirelessly for 17 years to clean up the pollution.Sea Cleaners says the Hauraki Gulf will be in better shape for the America's Cup in 2021 than it was in 2003, but the work is far from over in Auckland.And the charity still needs a huge funding boost to get its work started around the rest of the country.RNZ's Joanna MacKenzie went out on the harbour to see what's happening.

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Auckland woman's revolutionary family history in China

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:50:00 GMT

An Auckland woman has found out that her late grandfather was part of a secret revolutionary group that helped overthrow China's last imperial dynasty.She says the secret would have been kept forever if her grandfather Zhou Gaochao's diary hadn't been discovered.RNZ reporter Chen Liu visited Jennifer Dalgleish to find out more.

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Tears of joy, anguish with Kōhanga Reo $32m boost

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:45:00 GMT

The Kōhanga Reo National Trust says a $32 million cash injection from the government will help keep open centres that have been struggling for years.While there were once as many as 800 Kōhanga Reo across the country that number's fallen to around 440.There were tears of relief from many Kōhanga Reo staff when they heard they would no longer be working for aroha, which doesn't pay the bills.Daniel Procter is the Kōhanga Reo National Trust deputy chair. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Venice cruise crash: NZ victim's daughter wants parents home

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:43:00 GMT

The daughter of the New Zealand woman injured when a cruise ship crashed into a tourist boat in Italy says she justs wants her parents home.Hamilton couple Colin and Joy Milmine were on board the River Countess when the out of control 13-decker MSC Opera slammed into the dock and the much smaller riverboat in Venice on Sunday.Mrs Milmine - one of four people injured - is currently recovering in hospital with a broken shoulder, awaiting surgery.Her daughter Bronwyn Hutching told RNZ reporter Chen Liu that her mum and dad had only been away for about two weeks when she received an urgent phone call at the weekend.

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Auckland mayor election: Who can the right vote for?

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

National is not backing a candidate for this year's Auckland mayoral race leaving some right leaning voters with a difficult choice.With less than four months until voting opens, the two leading candidates are the former Labour Party leader - and current mayor - Phil Goff, and a former Labour minister, John Tamihere.There are right-leaning candidates but none have the backing of National - and the votes that comes with that.Rowan Quinn looks at why the centre-right establishment is not putting up a fight for the mayoral chains.

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Markets Update for 5 June 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:31:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Digital Services tax should follow OECD - tax expert

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:27:00 GMT

A tax expert is warning the government not to rush into taxing large online companies like Facebook, YouTube, Uber and Airbnb.The government is considering a Digital Services Tax of two to three percent on turnover as one option to ensure offshore digital companies no longer enjoy tax breaks that are not available to local businesses.These measures would be an interim solution until the OECD reaches an international agreement on how to tax the sector.But a representative of the country's digital sector Don Christie says the big technology giants should be taxed immediately.Geof Nightingale is a tax partner at PwC. He tells Corin Dann: "We should stick with an OECD consensus approach, as a small trade-exposed nation that's the safest route."

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Trump talks business in UK visit

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:23:00 GMT

After spending Monday with the British royal family, US President Donald Trump turned to business on the second day of a state visit to the UK.Speaking after meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May at Downing Street he focused on the potential to improve trade between the two countries once the UK leaves the EU.Our correspondent in Washington is Kate Fisher. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Lower speed limits on NZ roads, explained

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:14:00 GMT

The Transport Agency has estimated 95 percent of the country's open roads should have their speed limit dropped from 100km/h to 60-80km/h.The Agency's online risk assessment tool called Mega Maps has been published.It calculates what the ideal speed limit should be using information such as crash history, road conditions and traffic volumes.It is also recommending reducing speeds on many city street to 30-40km/h.RNZ transport reporter Ben Strang joins Corin Dann with the details.

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Treasury Budget 'hack' inquiry - political analysis

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

The State Services Commission is under pressure to finish investigating Gabriel Makhlouf's 'Budget hack' claim before he heads to Ireland to start a new job.Two days after saying the Treasury's systems had been deliberately and systematically hacked, it was revealed the information had in fact been accessed by a simple search of the website.The Commission is looking into Gabriel Makhlouf's statements, his advice to the minister and his decision to call in the police.RNZ political reporter Jo Moir has been following developments.

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Sports News for 5 June 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

The Queensland rugby league coach Kevin Walters says it's vital the open the State of Origin series with a win over New South Wales in Brisbane tonight.

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Napier locals fight to stop relocated pool complex

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:57:00 GMT

A group of Napier residents have filed High Court proceedings against the city council to try and stop a new $41 million pool complex being built.They say the council has failed to properly consult the community over its decision to relocate the Napier Aquatic Centre from Onekawa in the central city, to a new site on the edge of town.RNZ Hawke's Bay reporter Anusha Bradley attended Tuesday night's public meeting on the plan.

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Forestry wood rescued after Pigeon Valley fire

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:53:00 GMT

What can you do with fourteen square kilometres of burnt pine trees?That was the question confronting Tasman forestry operators after the Pigeon Valley fire.Two companies tackled one of the country's largest tree salvages to date, and three months on they say it's been a success.The rescued wood is now cropping up in Canterbury construction projects and Nelson housing developments and preventing future fires in Tasman.Katie Todd filed this report.

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Road lobby concerned over calls for lower speed limits

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:46:00 GMT

The Transport Agency has estimated 95 percent of the country's open roads should have their speed limit dropped from 100km/h to 60-80km/h.NZTA has released its online risk assessment tool called Mega Maps, which calculates what the ideal speed limit should be using information such as crash history, road conditions and traffic volumes.It is also recommending speed reductions on most city streets down to between 30-40km/h.Their public release comes after Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter last month said the government's Vision Zero road safety plan seeks to drop the number of road deaths by half in the next decade and one tool was to reduce speed limits.The Road Transport Forum represents the trucking industry. It's chief executive is Nick Leggett. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Bridges concerned over limits of inquiry into Treasury breach

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:37:00 GMT

National Party leader Simon Bridges says the Treasury Secretary may be the fall-guy for ministers' false allegations of criminal hacking of Budget documents.The State Services Commission is looking into Gabriel Makhlouf's statements, his advice to the minister and his decision to call in the police.The Budget papers had been accessed by a straightforward search on its website.Mr Bridges tells Corin Dann the possible explanations are bungling and incompetence or deceit and dirty politics.

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Govt plans Digital Services Tax for online multinationals

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:26:00 GMT

The government is considering options for taxing online corporations such as Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Uber and Airbnb.A Digital Services Tax of two to three percent on turnover is one of the proposed options currently under consultation to put an end to offshore tech giants not paying their fair share of tax.These measures would be an interim solution until the OECD reaches an international agreement on how to tax the sector.Stuart Nash is the Revenue Minister. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Protests in London as Trump meets May

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:20:00 GMT

The inflatable balloon depicting Donald Trump as a baby has been flown over Parliament Square in London again as part of demonstrations against the visiting US President.On a rainy day, the protest in central London against Mr Trump appeared smaller in number than the massive rallies which marked his first visit to London last year.However tens of thousands of people still took to the streets.Mr Trump says the US and UK have the "greatest alliance the world has ever known" in a news conference following his meeting at Downing Street with British Prime Minister Theresa May.Our correspondent in London is Olly Barrett. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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Four killed in Darwin shooting, gunman arrested

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:14:00 GMT

At least four people have been shot dead by a gunman in Darwin, northern Australia.Eyewitnesses said the gunman entered the Palms Motel in an inner suburb of the city with a pump-action shotgun and went from room to room shooting, before fleeing.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the shooting was not terror-related.Police arrested the man an hour later. Neda Vanovac is with the ABC in Darwin.She told Morning Report producer Siobhan Wilson it was a chaotic night in the city.

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National confident Treasury boss' Budget 'hack' claim a lie

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

National is confident the investigation into Gabriel Makhlouf's Budget hacking claim will prove that Treasury sat on a lie.The State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes says the investigation will consider the statements, the advice the Treasury Secretary provided to the Finance Minister, and his decision to refer the matter to the police.RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has the story.

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Business News for 5 June 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Missing boatie maybe lost days earlier than thought - police

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:46:00 GMT

Invercargill police searching for a boatie missing on a Southland lake, think he and the woman he was with may have got into trouble nearly a week before they were reported missing last Friday.On Saturday a woman's body, and debris from their 4m fibreglass boatboat including squabs, camping items and food, were found at Lake Hauroko.The water temperature is 12degC at the surface.Sergeant Ian Martin says the Christchurch couple, who are in their 60s, headed out on a camping trip to Caroline Hut - halfway around the lake - a week earlier on Sunday May 26.Sergeant Martin says they intended to spend up to five nights there, but their names aren't in the hut visitors' book.

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Morning Rural News for 5 June 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:26:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 5 June 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Auckland mayoralty vote: What options for the right?

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:14:00 GMT

With less than four months until the Auckland mayoral elections, there are slim pickings for right leaning voters. National is not backing anyone, nor is it planning to.The two leading contenders, Phil Goff and John Tamihere, both have very strong Labour backgrounds - even if they say they are candidates for all.There are right-leaning candiates, like John Palino and Craig Lord, but they are not endorsed by the right establishment and are outside chances.Alistair Bell is a National board member and on the executive team of the right leaning council political grouping C&R.He spoke to RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn, and says his comments are not on behalf of the National Party.

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NZ digital sector backs govt online tax plan

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:10:00 GMT

The New Zealand digital sector is backing a government proposal to tax big online companies. The government says a tax on the turnover of companies like Facebook, Google, Uber and Airbnb is one option. The OECD is working on a plan to tax multinational online operators but NZRise, which represents the country's digital sector, says the government should start taxing now. It's co-chair Don Christie told RNZ reporter Kate Gudsell their tax-free status puts New Zealand firms at a disadvantage.

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Sports News for 5 June 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

The Hurricanes will be without All Blacks flanker Vaea Fifita for the first round of the Super Rugby playoffs after he was suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle.

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FIFA U20: NZ lose in controversial shoot-out

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:56:00 GMT

The Junior All Whites have narrowly missed out on making the under-20 World Cup quarter-finals in Poland. They were beaten 5-4 in a penalty shoot out with Colombia, after the score was locked at one-all at the end of extra time. Despite the loss it was New Zealand's strongest performance at the under-20 tournament with wins over Norway and Honduras in pool play. Fred de jong is a former All White. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

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KiwiRail invited to apply for Provincial Growth funds

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:50:00 GMT

The government has now invited KiwiRail to apply for money from the Provincial Growth Fund to fix Northland's aging railway lines. Greg Miller is KiwiRail's chief executive. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Budget 2019: $1b KiwiRail boost for trains

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:47:00 GMT

Rail workers say they have been given a new lease of life after years of decline, with a billion-dollar funding boost.This year's budget includes major funding over the next two years for KiwiRail to restore tracks and rail infrastructure, as well as replacing and upgrading wagons and maintenance facilities.Tom Furley reports.

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One tramper dead, two rescued in Nelson Lakes National Park

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:43:00 GMT

One tramper is dead and two others had to be rescued in the Nelson Lakes National Park at the weekend.A search and rescue team tried to save a severely hypothermic woman on Sunday morning but the 55-year-old, who had been tramping with a relative, was found dead on Mount Robert Ridge.Earlier on Saturday evening, two trampers had to be recused after getting into difficulty in deep snow on the same ridge. Both parties headed out into snow-covered alpine routes, with snow falling and the wind chill plummeting down to -16degC.Sergeant Malcolm York is the Tasman police search and rescue coordinator. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Cricket World Cup: Pakistan upsets England hosts

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:35:00 GMT

Pakistan have upset hosts England in Nottingham at the Cricket World Cup.Pakistan beat the title favourites by 14 runs, after posting a mammoth 348 runs in the first innings.Centuries from England's Joe Root and Jos Butler weren't even enough to get the home team over the line.Joining us is former Black Cap and cricket commentator Iain O'Brien.

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Markets Update for 4 June 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Pokie machines should go - recovering gambling addict

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:27:00 GMT

A man addicted to pokie machines says it should be easier for local councils to remove them.The town of Ōtaki, north of Wellington, has 61 pokie machines but the number recommended by the council, and voted in through its bylaws, is 42.The council has no control over getting the excess machines out - despite calls from the community that there's too many.RNZ reporter Emma Hatton has the story.

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Tourists flee cruise ship crash in Venice

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:20:00 GMT

A tourist who could only watch as the cruise ship he was on crashed in Venice, has described seeing people desperately trying to get out of its way.A New Zealand woman was one of at least four people injured when the 54-metre high MSC Opera ploughed into the dock and a smaller tourist boat on a canal in the Italian city.Footage shows people running away screaming as horns blare out a warning.New Zealand's embassy in Rome is providing assistance to the New Zealander involved in the collision.Our Italy correspondent, Josephine McKenna, says it's incredible that there wasn't more damage or injuries, and the Venetian people are outraged by the incident.

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Education Minister steps in to help end teacher strikes

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:16:00 GMT

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has stepped in to try to broker an end to the teacher strikes that are causing massive disruption around New Zealand.On Tuesday thousands of Year 9 students have a day off school because union members are refusing to teach them - it's the start of five weeks of industrial action by the secondary teachers over wages and conditions.Last week they joined their primary school colleagues in a mega strike - the third time primary and intermediate teachers have walked off the job.Minister Hipkins has called a meeting for Thursday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Neither he nor the unions would be interviewed ahead of the talks.RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen has the details.

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Too many kids sidelined by injuries - ACC

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:10:00 GMT

Too much sport might be just as harmful for kids as not getting enough exercise.That's according to ACC, which is advising parents to use the weekly guideline of 'one hour for every year in age' for their children training or playing sport.There's been a 60 percent surge in sports injuries since 2008 for kids aged ten to 14 - that's double the increase for any other age group.Isaac Carlson, ACC's head of injury prevention says data from the past 10 years paints a painful picture.

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Sports News for 4 June 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:06:00 GMT

England have been stunned by Pakistan to fall to the their first loss of the Cricket World Cup, but captain Eoin Morgan doesn't think the result will affect their campaign.

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Netball: Central Pulse beats Northern Stars for ANZ Premiership

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:53:00 GMT

The Central Pulse has been crowned ANZ Premiership netball champions after beating the Northern Stars 52 to 48 in Porirua on Monday night.The Pulse has featured in the last three consecutive grand-finals to finally be able to lift the trophy in front of a home crowd, while the Stars have finished the last two seasons at the bottom of the table.As netball reporter Ravinder Hunia reports, despite the odds the visitors didn't make it easy for the favourites.

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How does Brian Tamaki's apology to LGBT people measure up?

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:48:00 GMT

A rainbow community activist Aych McArdle says well-meaning words don't matter, and they want to see action from Bishop Brian Tamaki backing up his apology to the LGBT community.Destiny Church invited people from the community to an event on Saturday to witness Mr Tamaki say he's sorry if LGBT people believe anything he has said has hurt them.Aych McArdle talks to Corin Dann.

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In-fighting, mud-slinging in The Opportunities Party

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMT

Infighting and scathing comments from former leader Gareth Morgan are threatening to derail The Opportunities Party's election campaign.Mr Morgan is calling his former colleagues "grovelling, compromising political aspirants," while his successor, Geoff Simmons, is locked in a dispute with a party board member.Max Towle from the RNZ In Depth unit has more.

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Christchurch attacks: Islamic Women's Council meets Commission

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT

The Islamic Women's Council is meeting with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attacks on Tuesday over the secrecy of the investigation.It's also worried about the lack of legal help for community groups giving evidence. The inquiry headed by Commissioners Justice Sir William Young and former diplomat Jacqui Caine started last month.RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher has the story.

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Search for missing tramper in Tarurua Ranges resumes

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:35:00 GMT

A search for a missing tramper in the Tararua Ranges resumes on Tuesday morning.The 49-year-old British man, who lives in Wellington, was due to finish a five-day tramp on Saturday but he failed to arrive at Mt Holdsworth near Masterton.Corin Dann spoke to search and rescue incident controller Sergeant Tony Matheson.

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Prime Minister Ardern discusses teachers' strike

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:24:00 GMT

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins Susie Ferguson to discuss the Queen's Birthday Honours, ongoing secondary teacher strikes, and questions around Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf.

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Olympic legend Yvette Corlett a Dame at last

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:21:00 GMT

Roy Williams says his Olympic champion "big sis" has finally got the recognition she has long deserved.Yvette Corlett has been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to athletics, a month and a half after her death, aged 89.Her brother Roy Williams told our sports reporter Brenton Vannisselroy she was notified of the honour shortly before she died.

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High-intensity training blamed for kids' sport injury spike

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:17:00 GMT

Children playing sport are suffering a massive increase in injuries and ACC says young players training harder than their bodies can cope with is partly to blame.Its figures show the number of sports injuries reported for children under 15 went up 60-percent between 2008 and 2017.The no-fault medical insurer is worried those overworked kids are going to suffer lifelong consequences as a result.RNZ's Michael Cropp reports.

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Trump lands in UK, reignites feud with Sadiq Khan

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

US President Donald Trump has reignited his political feud with Sadiq Khan, calling him a "stone cold loser who should focus on crime in London".Moments before Air Force One landed at Stansted, Donald Trump posted two tweets criticising the mayor of London.It follows Mr Khan's attack on Mr Trump ahead of his three-day state visit to the UK. A spokesman for Mr Khan said the "childish insults should be beneath the president of the United States".In the past Mr Trump has challenged Mr Khan to an IQ test and been critical of his response to the London Bridge attack in 2017.Mr and Mrs Trump have been at Buckingham Palace for a welcome ceremony followed by a private lunch.Talks between Mr Trump and outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May will begin overnight, with the pair expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei.The BBC's Rob Watson joins us with the details.

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Sports News for 4 June 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:06:00 GMT

Cricket World Cup favourites England have suffered their first loss - going down to pakistan by 14 runs at Trent Bridge.

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Business News for 4 june 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Queen's Birthday Honours: 'Lowie' now Sir Graham

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:43:00 GMT

'Lowie' is now Sir Graham Lowe.The decorated former rugby league coach has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to youth and education.Unusually he's struggled to find the words to describe to Brenton Vannisselroy what it feels like to now be a Sir.

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Pushing children too hard in sport is dangerous, says physio

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:39:00 GMT

A physiotherapist is warning parents and coaches of the dangers of pushing children too hard in sport.ACC data show sports injuries among children under 15 years old went up 60-percent between 2008 and 2017, and it says too much sport too early might be partly to blame.A physiotherapist Sharon Kearney specialises in adolescent sports injuries and has helped design a programme to reduce injury risk among young netballers.She tells RNZ reporter Michael Cropp that young bodies aren't built for such intense training regimes.

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Morning Rural News for 4 June 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 4 June 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Secondary teachers' strike starts with no Year 9s

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:13:00 GMT

The president of the Secondary Principals Association, Deidre Shea, says Tuesday's strikes will be disruptive, but it understands what the teachers are trying to achieve.Thousands of Year 9 pupils are expected to miss school as secondary teachers start their five weeks of industrial action.Members of the Post Primary Teachers Association won't teach one year group of students each Tuesday for four weeks, starting with Year 9 students.Ms Shea told Kate Gudsell most principals are expecting the Year 9 students to stay away from school.

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Sports News for 4 june 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Hosts and pre-tournament favourites England have been stunned by Pakistan in their second game at the Cricket World Cup.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:55:00 GMT

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Hauraki council considers banning vaping in smokefree zones

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:50:00 GMT

The Hauraki District Council is considering banning vaping in smokefree zones. It's one of several throughout the country looking to include vaping in its smoking policy. Others, like Rotorua, Whangarei and invercargill councils have banned vaping in public. Some health experts are praising the effort, others say it will do more harm than good for people using vapes to quit tobacco. Our reporter Brooke Jenner has more.

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Gun buy-back funding not enough - gun lobby group

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:48:00 GMT

Gun owners are warning the 150 million dollars earmarked in yesterday's Budget for the gun buyback scheme is a fraction of what's needed. The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners says it is likely the total cost will be over $1 billion. Its spokesperson, Nicole McKee, told RNZ reporter Ruth Hill she thinks the government have grossly underestimated the numbers.

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Joint venture hopes to unlock potential of hydrogen

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:44:00 GMT

A joint venture in Taranaki is hoping to unlock the potential of hydrogen energy as a transport fuel in New Zealand while at the same time producing ammonia urea fertiliser with a zero-carbon footprint. Fertiliser giant Ballance Agri Nutrients has signed a 50 million dollar deal with cleantech company Hiringa Energy which will drive the project. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin was at Kapuni for the announcement.

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Stars or Pulse - who will claim ANZ Premiership netball title?

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:36:00 GMT

The Northern Stars have defied all odds defeating the reigning champion Southern Steel 56-53 to secure a spot in the ANZ Premiership grand final on Monday afternoon.Their next match is even harder when they face the Central Pulse - a side they have never beaten in the competition's history.Netball reporter Ravinder Hunia caught up with both sides.

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Mental Health Foundation welcomes Wellbeing Budget

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:25:00 GMT

The Mental Health Foundation says almost two billion dollars in the Budget for better services is mostly going to the right places. The spending will go towards setting up a new universal mental frontline service to help 325 thousand people with mild to moderate problems. The foundation's chief executive, Shaun Robinson, told RNZ reporter Karen Brown the whole package is needed, but in the long term he'd like more spending on building resilence in the community.

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Cricket World Cup: What are Black Caps' chances?

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:22:00 GMT

The Cricket World Cup is officially underway.Memories of the 2015 tournament remain fresh for New Zealand fans: a nail-biting win over Australia at Eden Park, the dramatic semi-final triumph over South Africa and, at the other end of the emotional scale, a thumping at the hands of our trans-Tasman rivals in the final.So can the Black Caps go one better this time around?RNZ cricket reporter, Clay Wilson, takes a look at their chances.

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Budget breach not illegal, but Peters won't apologise

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:20:00 GMT

The State Services Commission is considering what action to take about allegations the Treasury Secretary misled the Finance Minister. National released sensitive Budget details earlier this week and the Treasury first claimed it was a result of a hack. On Thursday morning, the Treasury confirmed the police won't be investigating the breach as it wasn't a hack, but simply an IT blunder on its website. The National leader, Simon Bridges, has demanded the resignations of the Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, and the Treasury head, Gabriel Makhlouf. But the deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters isn't backing down from his accusations the National Party obtained the Budget information illegally. Political reporter Jo Moir spoke to Mr Peters and he starts by anwering why he won't apologise to Mr Bridges when Treasury has said the Budget information wasn't obtained illegally.

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National finance MP Amy Adams discusses Budget 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:14:00 GMT

The National Party is claiming that this year's Budget proves the government can't be trusted to manage the economy. National says more taxes, more debt and a slowing economy are all on the horizon. Its finance spokesperson, Amy Adams, joins Corin Dann in the studio.

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Sports News for 31 May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:06:00 GMT

New Zealand football coach Des Buckingham says he isn't disappointed in his team's loss this morning at the Men's Under 20 World Cup.

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Destiny Church to hold LGBT event

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:54:00 GMT

Destiny Church has invited members of the LGBT community to an event church leader Brian Tamaki is calling "the first step in a new relationship between our communities". The event in Manakau on Saturday comes a week after Mr Tamaki and his wife Hannah launched their political party Coalition New Zealand. Morning Report spoke with Hannah Tamaki last Friday and we asked her about her views on homosexuality. Craig Watson is the founder of the rainbow christian group Diverse Church. He was invited to the event but will not be going. He talks to Corin Dann.

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Budget 2019: Political analysis with Jane Patterson

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:50:00 GMT

RNZ political editor was listening to our interview with Finance Minister Grant Robertson about Budget 2019. She joins Susie Ferguson with her analysis.

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Finance Minister Grant Robertson discusses Budget 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:36:00 GMT

Grant Robertson's Budget has dashed the hopes of a Whāngarei family trying to make ends meet on one minimum wage.Sarah and Steve have a blended family of five children - the youngest is just nine months old, and for the time-being Steve's the sole breadwinner.He installs insulation for a living; but he can't rely on 40 hours a week, and though the family budget is topped up by tax credits, they can't afford to heat their modest rental home.Sarah told RNZ Northland reporter Lois Williams it's good to see more support for mental health and beneficiaries.But she was hoping the budget might include a living wage and the winter heating payment extended to low-income working families. Finance Minister Grant Robertson joins Susie Ferguson in the studio to discuss what the Wellbeing Budget will do for New Zealanders.

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Budget 2019: Where's the money going? Panel discussion

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:12:00 GMT

Grant Robertson has delivered his world first Wellbeing Budget after a shambolic lead-up that attracted international attention over a supposed hack of the Treasury website.But after three days of political turmoil and accusations of lying and incompetence the Finance Minister laid out his plan to transform New Zealand.At its heart is a $1.9 billion mental health package. Other big ticket items include: $1 billion for KiwiRail, an $80 million boost for Whānau Ora, and more than $500 million on welfare changes, including indexing benefits to wage increases.So will it work? Corin Dann is joined by NZME's head of business news, Fran O'Sullivan, Economics and politics journalist, Bernard Hickey, Former Green MP and Kotare Trust co-chair Sue Bradford, and Maori political commentator Morgan Godfery.

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Sports News for 31 May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:06:00 GMT

New Zealand have suffered their first loss at the under 20 men's football World Cup.

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Business News for 31 May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:49:00 GMT

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Cricket World Cup: England beat South Africa

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:44:00 GMT

The Cricket World Cup is under way and hosts England have made a commanding start to their bid for the title, beating South Africa by 104 runs in the opening match in London. England, one of the tournament favourites, got off to a shaky start, losing opener Jonny Bairstow for a duck. But they quickly recovered to put up a total of 311 for South Africa to chase. Joining me now from the UK is cricket commentator and former Black Caps bowler, Iain O'Brien.

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Does the Wellbeing Budget live up to the hype?

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:38:00 GMT

It was billed as transformational and a first of its kind, but did yesterday's Wellbeing Budget live up to the hype? The 72-hour lead up to the Finance Minister delivering it was overshadowed by the debacle over a hack of the Treasury website that turned out to be nothing of the sort. Just hours before the lock-up began the deparment cleared up just how the National Party got hold of sensitive Budget information - they simply typed it into the search engine on the Treasury website. Accusations of hacking and a police investigation had come to nothing but after Grant Robertson had delivered his speech, the National Party were quick to say it didn't deliver what was promised. RNZ political reporter Jo Moir takes a look.

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Morning Rural News for 31 May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:22:00 GMT

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 31 May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:20:00 GMT

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Budget cover photo model moved to Australia for cost of living

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:15:00 GMT

The woman on the front cover of the government's budget document left Auckland because of the cost of living, and now lives in Australia - on the Gold Coast. Forty-year-old Vicky Freeman was alerted by a friend a couple of days ago that she was the face of the Wellbeing Budget, along with her daughter, Ruby-Jean. She sees the irony in it, considering she struggled so much while living here as an actress and model. Ms Freeman, a Kiwi, moved back to New Zealand after a decade in Australia, and after living in Auckland for a year, went back - and says her life is better in Queensland. RNZ reporter Jordan Bond asked her how she reacted when she found out her face was all over the news.

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Maori welcome Budget 2019, urge more autonomy

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:14:00 GMT

A leader in Maori health says the new Budget sparks hope for Maori but warns they need to let Maori lead any changes. Yesterday's Budget announcement included 80 million dollars on Whanau Ora, and dedicated funding for te reo Maori, media, education and marae. The chief executive of Te Rau Ora, Maria Baker, says she's also stoked with the multi-billion dollar investment in Mental Health and Addiction, and Child Poverty. But she told RNZ Maori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan that Maori need to be in charge of their outcomes across the board. The chief executive of Te Rau Ora, Maria Baker, talking to our Maori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan

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Children's Commissioner praises Budget 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:12:00 GMT

But the Children's Commissioner, Andrew Becroft, says Budget 2019 prioritises children like almost no other before. The government has pledged to invest more than $1 billion into Oranga Tamariki - the Ministry for Children. It will also fund 16 smaller community-based homes for additional youth justice placements, and to link benefits to wage increases. Judge Becroft told RNZ youth affairs reporter Katie Doyle why he thinks the Budget is a powerful step forward for children.

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Wellbeing Budget not delivering - Simon Bridges

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:10:00 GMT

The Opposition has roundly dismissed the Wellbeing Budget as another example of a coalition government not delivering on promises. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Simon Bridges said the most important thing was that there was no plan for growing New Zealand's economy. The National Party leader says with taxpayers money going on rail, the defence force and trees, most New Zealanders will be left asking themselves what's in it for them.

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Sports News for 31 May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:06:00 GMT

New Zealand have lost their third and final group game at the under 20 men's football World Cup.

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RNZ: Morning Report

Bunnings plastic blowing onto Wellington beaches

Māori-Samoan resort plan in French Polynesia collapses

Hague Convention case could be catalyst for major change

Cricket: Black Caps v India - what are the odds?

Markets Update for 9 July 2019

Wellington's troubled buses reviewed by meetings, online forum

Cancer victim should have been given ACC cover - High Court

Farmers question electric car discount plan

Vehicle importer disputes electric car discount plan

Sports News for 9 July 2019

Immigration NZ creating 'climate of fear' - advisers, lawyers

Inquiry into mosque attacks a 'shambles' - Muslim advocate

Changing bank accounts - beware of the latest email scam

ACC wrong to deny woman after asbestos contact - High Court

Cricket: Black Caps prepare to face India in semifinal

Heather Mills wins apology, damages after Murdoch paper hacking

Log price collapse may impact jobs in NZ

Winston Peters discusses NZ-China trade relations

Motor industry responds to electric import discount plan

Govt plans imported electric car discount, fee on high-emitters

Sports News for 9 July 2019

Business News for 9 July 2019

Email invoice scammers - what you need to know

Morning Rural News for 9 July 2019

Early Business News for 9 July 2019

Cricket: Black Caps revel as underdogs ahead of India semifinal

Online forum launched for Wellington's troubled bus network

Fuji Xerox govt contract restored but Peters wary

Sports News for 9 July 2019

Top Stories for Tuesday 9 July 2019

US win Women's Football World Cup for fourth time

Jones rejects criticism of billion-trees' climate change impact

Parents' lawyer responds to Funded Family Care changes

Florida billionaire facing sex trafficking of minors charges

Markets Update for 8 June 2019

Andrew Little responds to call for govt-funded cultural reports

Lawyer calls govt to fund cultural reports for offenders

Crusaders fans celebrate Super Rugby win in Christchurch

Camera surveillance: Truck drivers quit over spying fears

Sports News for 8 July 2019

Cricket: Glenn Turner reviews Black Caps' chances

NZTA favours overseas IT suppliers - investigation

British US ambassador calls Trump 'inept' in leak

California governor asks US govt for help after quakes

One in five NZ children face food scarcity at home - report

Crusaders seal 'three-peat' of Super Rugby titles

'Frustration' in Manukau at recent shootings

Work ongoing to change disability support issues - Genter

Disability care funding changes give false hope - family carers

'Stigmatising experience' for obese patients stuck in hospital

Sports News for 8 July 2019

Business News for 8 July 2019

Kiri Allan cheers NZ shearers at Woolhandling champs in France

Govt changes disability care scheme, but problems remain

Obese patients stuck in hospital as no rehabilitation can cope

Morning Rural News for 8 July 2019

Early Business News for 8 July 2019

Top lawyers call for govt-funded cultural reports on offenders

One in five NZ children face food insecurity - report

US wins fourth Women's Football World Cup

Sports News for 8 july 2019

Top Stories for Monday 8 June 2019

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Encouraging news from Marlborough King Shag survey

Rotorua woman first NZer to win British Citzens Award

Thieves steal $20,000 of equipment from recycling charity

$6.2m pledged to help Māori women facing racism, discrimination

How much does a Crusaders title mean to Canterbury

Markets Update for 5 July 2019

Legal protections for LGBTQI a long time coming - Beyer

Lack of support for Coastguards a 'national disgrace'

Westland Milk sale an 'alarming trend' - NZ First

Primary principals boycott Education Ministry work for 6 weeks

Outcry as Serious Fraud Office drops Murray spending inquiry

Sports News for 5 July 2019

ECE centres worried about kindergarten pay rises

Rāhui placed on Lake Taupō after sewage spill

Apology to farmers over Mycoplasma Bovis eradication programme

Disappointment at delay on LGBTQI protections in New Zealand law