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Papers show big gaps in disaster coordination system
Just one person at the National Emergency Management Agency is working on short-term fixes to the big gaps in the disaster coordination system. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health professionals on ED wait times
On Tuesday we brought you the shocking story of a patient dying in the waiting room of Rotorua's Emergency Department after waiting three hours to be seen. This happened just two weeks after ED staff… Audio
Plane engine that caught fire at Wellington Airport brand new
Morning Report has been told the engine that caught fire on an Air New Zealand flight into Wellington was brand new, and had only flown three times. Savage from ETU spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
ACC needs to cover $1 billion revenue hole
The Accident Compensation Corporation will need to cover a near $1 billion hole in revenue it collects from levies, with consultation beginning today on new rates. Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Social development minister Louise Upston on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two hundred and thirty jobs are set to be lost from Southern Ruapehu with the closure of the Winstone Pulp mills. Social development minister Louise Upston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Kiwi music pioneer Doug Hood has died, aged 70
"Hoody" had a long and distinguished career as an engineer, manager and promoter for local and international acts. He introduced Big Day Out to NZ in the '90s.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September 2024
On today's episode, thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers have walked off the job for two hours to protest their wages and working conditions, a threatening email and video that was sent to an… Audio
Threat sent to Auckland schools came from overseas
A threatening email and video that was sent to an Auckland school which put them, and two others into a lockdown, has been confirmed as being sent from overseas. Al Madina School's assistant principal… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September
On today's episode, prime minister Christopher Luxon discusses a patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours, distressed… Audio
Primary students facing mental health challenges: Research
New research from the Education Review Office has found that primary school students are facing more mental health challenges which are getting in the way of learning. ERO's Education Evaluation… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill now includes mention of hapu and iwi
The ACT Party's contentious Treaty Principles Bill will now include specific mention of hapu and iwi. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two Islamic schools in Auckland reopen after threats
Two Islamic schools in South Auckland have reopened today with police on site. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon on wait times at ED after patient dies
A patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours. Distressed staff say she should have been seen within an hour, but they were… Audio
Finalists for Silver Scrolls announced
The top five finalists for the APRA Silver Scroll award have been announced. The prestigious music award celebrates the art of songwriting in New Zealand. Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mill workers wait to find out whether they will lose jobs
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers will find out on Tuesday afternoon if they will keep their jobs or if the plant they work at is closing down. Winstone Pulp electrician and union delegate Daniel… Audio
Snow forecast for the deep south
MetService is forecasting a mix of thunderstorms, snow, rain, and even hail for the South Island and lower North Island on Tuesday. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Top five finalists announced for 2024 Silver Scrolls
Stan Walker is a double-finalist at this year's Silver Scrolls, up for both the top prize and the APRA Maioha Award.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
Treaty Principals Bill to be considered by cabinet
The Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes to redefine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted in the courts and laws of Aotearoa will be considered by Cabinet on Monday. Rueben Taipari was one of the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 September
On today's episode, The IRD is giving the encrypted details of up to half a million taxpayers to Facebook and other social media platforms, multiple times a month for marketing campaigns, The Dean of… Audio