Iain Mac Leod
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024
On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Audio
Union responds to Marlborough harbourmaster's findings on grounding of Aratere
The union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
Guild leader on Aratere grounding cause
Leaked documents about the Cook Strait ferry grounding show a crew member accidently triggered the auto pilot onto the wrong course before it crashed into the shore. An internal safety bulletin says… Audio
'Without hesitation test the lot of them' - union calls for tighter rules at ports
There's a call for crew onboard foreign ships to be tested for Covid-19 before they dock in New Zealand ports.
More than 90 workers at Tauranga port were originally stood down and told to get tested… Video, Audio
Shipping companies reluctant to test crews for Covid-19, says union
A maritime union says relying on the honesty of shipping companies to declare Covid-positive crew when arriving in New Zealand is a system doomed to fail. Last week, more than 90 workers boarded the… Audio
The return of the French Film Festival
When the French Film Festival made its debut in New Zealand 17 years ago, it was just one of several regional film showcases. Since then it's grown a staggering 700 percent since 2012. Audio, Gallery
Dreams of NZ residency shattered
Applications for residency under skilled migrant category have halved since a higher points threshold was introduced five months ago. Audio
