Morning Report

It was a sky full of stars in Auckland last night as British pop rockers, Coldplay, took the stage at Eden Park. RNZ journalist Nicky Park spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize award with her novel Orbital, the first book set in space to win the prize. Book critic Kiran Dass spoke to Corin Dann.

It's looking like a bumper year for kiwi chicks born in the wild around Wellington. Krystal Gibbens reports.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 14 November 2024

Wellington's Begonia House could soon be gone. The city's cash-strapped council is cancelling plans to replace the damaged hot house and considering demolishing it instead. Wellington City Councillor local ward councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its report into an incident in June 2023, when the Te Huia passenger train blew past a stop signal near Penrose Station. The Commission's chief investigator of accidents Naveen Kozhuppakalam spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fonterra is holding its AGM in New Plymouth on Thursday, and farmers are heading into it feeling positive. Federated Farmers' dairy chief Richard McIntyre spoke to Corin Dann.

More than 40 King's Counsels have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister and Attorney-General, calling on them to abandon the Treaty Principles Bill. Karen Feint helped write the letter and she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Black Caps started their chase strongly but after losing both openers in the space of an over they struggled to keep pace with the run rate in this morning's 45 run loss to Sri Lanka in the weather affected opening one-dayer in Dambulla.

Air New Zealand's twenty-third safety video is premiering on Thursday. Chief executive Greg Foran spoke to Corin Dann.

The government's promised crackdown on truancy is creating anxiety among families who say their children cannot go to school. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

The Conservation Department is planning to charge for parking at some of its tourist hot spots. Heritage & Visitors Director Catherine Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The network of speed-safety cameras planned for highways has been slashed from 800 down to 250, but the cost per camera has doubled. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

This time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place. Life member of Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Health officials warned the Government that its targets for emergency department and elective surgery wait times were unlikely to be met without a big cash injection. Ruth Hill reports.

Donald Trump has met with Joe Biden at the White House, a tradition Trump skipped when handing power to his successor. Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.

The hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, they will travel through Waikato-Tainui and reach the capital early next week. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's D-Day for the government's Treaty Principles Bill with the legislation up for its first reading on Thursday afternoon. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

The Black Caps have been beaten by 45 runs under the Duckworth Lewis method in the weather affected opening one-dayer against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.

Business news for 14 November 2024

A rail safety expert is urging drivers to take extra care after a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday, killing three people and leaving two seriously injured. TrackSAFE manager Megan Drayton spoke to Corin Dann.

The hīkoi mo te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, gathering people on the way to Parliament. Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

News from the rural farming sector.

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

Heavy rain is expected to hit the west and central areas of the South from Thursday morning lasting until early Friday. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann.

Asians joining the hīkoi against the Treaty Principles Bill say te Tiriti is their first immigration document and gives them the opportunity to live here. Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga spokesperson Kirsty Fong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Black Caps had plenty of wickets in hand but need to up their run rate if they're to win the rain affected opening one-dayer against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.

On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system, survivors of abuse say some of Tuesday's apologies from senior public servants felt disingenuous, as children are still being abused while in the care of the state, the hīkoi opposing the treaty principles bill te hīkoi mō te Tiriti will be crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Wednesday morning, police have been meeting with gangs ahead of new anti-gang laws coming into force next week, and allies of Donald Trump have flocked en masse to his Florida resort to state their cases for a role in his new administration.

It was touted as the first of its kind in New Zealand - an evening aiming to connect a council with its residents, while updating them on the huge challenges facing their district and the progress made in tackling them. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf went along to see what the fuss was about.

Auckland ferry commuters are angry their ferry service could still be facing the chopping block. Maia Ingoe reports.

An Australian modern slavery expert is welcoming the appointment of a former immigration and workplace relations minister as the country's first anti-slavery commissioner. The University of Sydney's Martijn Boersma spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Food Basket CHB collects leftover groceries from supermarkets to tackle food insecurity and stop tonnes of kai from going into landfill. Alexa Cook reports.

Consumer NZ is releasing results from its survey looking for the best and worst mobile phone providers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Assistant Commissioner of police says he's confident officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches. Bill Hickman has more.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 13 November 2024.

The American headquarters of Rocket Lab has threatened a New Zealand academic with defamation action over his comments claiming it helped the US military with nuclear weapons control. Phil Pennington spoke to Alexa Cook.

Allies of Donald Trump have flocked en masse to his Florida resort to state their cases for a role in his new administration. Washington D.C correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system. Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Crown has finally said sorry to the survivors of horrific abuse suffered in state care, but the apology has only intensified demands for accountability and compensation. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

Black Caps coach Gary Stead is keen to see some of his new players in action in the ODI series against Sri Lanka ,with the Champions Trophy in Pakistan just around the corner.

A company in Lower Hutt has made a major step towards creating fusion energy, by creating what's called fusion plasma - super heated gas that can lead to the next steps in creating clean energy. OpenStar Technologies founder and chief executive Dr. Ratu Mataira spoke to Alexa Cook.

An innovative iwi-based approach to tackling type 2 diabetes is having huge success in Tairawhiti, with participants cutting down on medication or even reversing the disease completely. Ruth Hill reports.

The main UN aid agency in Gaza says Israel has failed to meet a US deadline to boost aid to the territory or risk a reduction in American military aid. Tel Aviv correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Alexa Cook.

Survivors of abuse in state care are sceptical a $32 million funding boost for the current redress system will be enough to help them. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Police have been meeting with gangs ahead of new anti-gang laws coming into force next week. Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The hīkoi opposing the treaty principles bill Te hīkoi mō te Tiriti will be crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Wednesday morning. Toitū te Tiriti organiser Eru Kapa-Kingi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following mounting pressure over the church's handling of a child abuse scandal. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Survivors of abuse say some of Tuesday's apologies from senior public servants felt disingenuous, as children are still being abused while in the care of the state. Keith Wiffin, who was at the Epuni Boys' Home in the early '70s, says those apologies felt disconnected from reality. Wiffin spoke to Alexa Cook.

Heads should roll, churches should pay up or lose their charitable status, and Oranga Tamariki should be dismantled - that's what survivors are calling for after Tuesday's national apology for abuse in care. Timothy Brown has more.

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu will make her third straight appearance at Auckland's ASB Classic.

Business news for 13 November 2024

The Hikoi mō te Tiriti opposing the coalition government's Treaty Principles Bill arrives in Auckland on Wednesday morning. Waitemata District Commander Naila Hassan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government says it's still figuring out how much money it should give to people who were abused while in the state's care. University of Auckland associate professor of politics Stephen Winter spoke to Alexa Cook.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

News from the rural farming sector.

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

Te hīkoi mō te Tiriti will soon cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has been following the march.

New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has continued her stellar season by winning the LPGA's Heather Farr Perseverance Award.

On today's episode, the government will formally apologise to people abused in state care on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and opposition leader will each make speeches ahead of the introduction of a new law aimed at preventing further abuses, more than 1000 participants arrived in Whangarei on Monday night, after their first day of travel towards Wellington, and Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed the Crown Observer to Wellington City Council.

Two hundred international scientists are in Palmerston North this week to discuss the future of food. Alexa Cook talked to some of the scientists about why this little molecule is so important.

As Donald Trump prepares to move into the White House, many Americans in Democrat states are looking to flee to New Zealand - with realestate.co.nz seeing a huge surge in traffic. Vanessa Williams from realestate.co.nz spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Investigative journalist Aaron Smale will be attending Tuesday's apology after initially being blocked by the speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee. Smale spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is at Ohinemutu, in Rotorua and she spoke to Alexa Cook.

We hear a lot about falling interest rates in terms of what they mean for borrowers. But what about people who have money in the bank? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook.

Market Update for 12 November 2024

Lawyer Sonja Cooper has pursued justice for survivors for years. Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook.

The government's formal apology is set to get underway on Tuesday morning. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

As the Prime Minister apologises to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care this morning, hundreds who wanted to be there won't be able to. The Government chose Parliament and the House of Representatives as the venue for the apology, but that limits space for just 250 survivors and their supporters to be present. Timothy Brown has more.

Former captain Sam Cane's All Blacks career could be over after he and winger Mark Tele'a were ruled out of this weekend's test against France in Paris.

Changes to ADHD medication rules are about to make life cheaper and easier for people with the condition. ADHD New Zealand spokesperson Darrin Bull spoke to Alexa Cook.

Women whose newborn babies were forcibly taken for adoption want to be included in today's national apology for abuse in care. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

More than 1000 participants arrived in Whangārei on Monday night, after their first day of travel towards Wellington. Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori ward councillor Pera Paniora spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is in Rotorua.

Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed the Crown Observer to Wellington City Council. McKenzie spoke to Alexa Cook.

An Auckland migrant has recorded phone conversations with a licensed immigration adviser who offered him a job to get residency if he paid $70,000. Gill Bonnett reports.

The government will formally apologise to people abused in state care on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and opposition leader will each make speeches ahead of the introduction of a new law aimed at preventing further abuses. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ's Timothy Brown has reported on some of the horrific abuse suffered by those in the care of state and faith-based institutions and he has been speaking to survivors ahead of the apology. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Following the apology the government will introduce legislation to remove strip searches of children in care and close a loophole that allows some people with overseas convictions to work with children. Lead Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Alexa Cook.

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane and winger Mark Telea have been ruled out of this weekend's test against France in Paris with a head and hand injuries respectively.

Business news for 12 November 2024

Māori survivors of abuse in state care say the government's official apology will mean nothing unless it's followed by action. On Tuesday the Prime Minister will deliver a national apology for the harm and failings of the state and faith-based institutions over decades. In-Depth's te ao Māori Journalist Ella Stewart reports.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Business news for 12 November 2024

News from the rural farming sector.

Interest rates are dropping, luring buyers in, but with high unemployment and a mountain of listings, prices are steady. QV operations manager James Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A science team is tractor-sledding heavy equipment towards the innermost point of the Ross ice shelf to bring back critical information for the world's coastal communities. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence, thousands of mourners are paying their respects to the last member of the 28th Maori Battalion, the late Sir Robert Gillies, the southern part of the West Coast is in recovery mode after experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades this weekend, a Christmas tree is causing controversy in central Auckland, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Pacific mental health and addiction service Mapu Maia has opened its first South Island branch in Christchurch. Caleb Fotheringham reports.

Australia pipped New Zealand at the Fast5 Netball World series in Christchurch on Sunday night with a 34-30 win in the final. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Alexa Cook.

A Christmas tree going up in Te Komititanga Square, between lower Queen Street and the Waterfront is causing controversy due to the cost. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance says a Christmas Tree going up in downtown Auckland will cost more a million dollars. Alliance spokesperson Sam Warren spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 11 November 2024

The Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There's a sense of unease among survivors of torture and abuse in care and their advocates ahead of the government's formal apology in Parliament on Tuesday morning. Anneke Smith reports.