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Government looks into second harbour bridge; Urgent reform needed for our ailing aged care system; Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Why are Ooshies so popular?; Dunedin rest home owner on the aged care report
A 14-year-old Auckland tap dancer has won big at two global dance competitions, taking away three gold medals. At the Dance World Cup 2026 World Finals in Ireland, Daisy Insley won gold in the Tap Solo section, before snatching another in the "Showstopper" freestyle dance. Her third gold came in the Tap Solo category in the Global Dance Open contest in Spain. Daisy and her dad Justin Insley spoke to John Campbell.
A neighbour of a cracked and deteriorating Auckland heritage building wants to see a collective effort to repair it. Built in 1854, the former Fitzroy Hotel on Wakefield Street is considered the oldest remaining brick building in Auckland's C-B-D. But Auckland Council's deemed it dangerous, and arguments over fixing it, are lumbering through the courts. In the meantime, the building's empty... and deteriorating. Erin Johnson reports.
A major report by a ministerial advisory group into aged care warns there could be a shortage of more than nine thousand residential beds in just over a decade, at an extra cost of nearly 600 million dollars a year. Queen Rose Retirement Home is a 29-bed rest-home-level facility in Dunedin. Its manager and co-owner is Andrea De Leon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Struggling retail sector with new card data showing a jump in July, what can we read into it?
The mayors of Queenstown and Auckland have written to the Infrastructure Minister urging for a pause in the fast-tracking of new large-scale greenfield residential developments. But others around the country are voicing their concerns too, with the mayors of the Waimakariri and Selwyn district councils also putting their names to a seperate open letter calling for a halt. They argue their councils have meticulously planned for the high growth expected in the coming years and fast-track developments risk running roughshod over that work. Selwyn District Mayor Lydia Gliddon spoke to John Campbell.
The government's announced a detailed business case for a new Harbour crossing in Auckland. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the second crossing will be the largest and most expensive infrastructure project ever undertaken in New Zealand. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Kmart has been ordered to pay a Christchurch couple just over 15 thousand dollars to cover costs incurred by removing asbestos-contaminated play sand from their home. In November last year, Kmart issued a recall notice for some coloured play sand products after testing found asbestos - prompting many family homes, daycares and schools to undergo intense cleaning processes. Gemma Rasmussen - from Consumer NZ believes it's the first Disputes Tribunal ruling about recalled children's sand. One of the successful complainants, Elle Chrisp, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
It's back to the drawing board for a second Harbour Bridge crossing - with the government announcing a detailed business case. John Campbell speaks to RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir .
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
If you have a child... or a grandchild... you're probably well aware of the Ooshies craze that's swept the country. The Disney collectibles are the latest Woolworths giveaway and are so popular many supermarkets have run out of stock. Some schools have also banned them because of the distraction they're causing in the classroom. So why are these little plastic figurines so popular? Massey University marketing professor Dr Bodo Lang spoke to John Campbell.
The company behind the South Island's largest port has revealed an 800 million dollar upgrade plan it says will meet growing export demands and accommodate bigger ships Lyttelton Port Company's redevelopment involves an expansion of its container terminal and building a new deep-water wharf. But the union for port workers aren't happy, accusing company management of leaving them in the dark. Adam Burns reports
The government wants another report before it makes decisions about a second harbour crossing for Auckland. It's been revealed that more than $106million dollars has been spent on consultants and contractors working on the crossing, but there's still no plan for what should be built, what it will cost, how it will be financed and who will build it. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A new report into aged care has made 40 recommendations - saying New Zealand's aged care system is underfunded, overwhelmed, and in desperate need of major systemic reform. The report says the system was built for a "different era" and "if we do nothing, there will be a mountain of unmet need." It warns there could be a shortage of more than nine thousand residential beds in just over a decade, at an extra cost of nearly 600 million dollars a year. Former Labour Leader and Health Minister, David Cunliffe, who chaired the group, spoke to John Campbell.
A new social supermarket opening today in Hamilton hopes to ease chronic food insecurity. The supermarket is run by charitable organisation Tamariki Tu Tamariki Ora and will allow struggling families to fill their pantries free of charge. Chief executive of Tamariki Tu Tamariki Ora, Jaye Wainui, spoke to John Campbell
US envoy Jared Kushner is in Jerusalem, meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a bid to push forward the Gaza peace plan.
Wool prices have ticked up again, but there's still a way to go before the market settles down meanwhile 18,000 old season lambs were on offer at last week's annual Feilding Marton hogget fair. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.
People could be asked to pay more towards their care costs as they get older, as the aged care system deals with growing demand. An advisory group tasked to consider the aged care sector is sounding the alarm, saying the system is "at a turning point" and "major systemic reform must start now".
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
On Friday the government announced plans to allow councils to claw back more costs from developers announced plans to allow councils to claw back more costs from developers relating to fast-tracked projects. That came as Queenstown Mayor John Glover and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown joined forces to express their concerns about ratepayers bearing the cost of developments. If all consented, projects currently being considered for fast track would add 11,000 homes to the Queenstown area.
Govt to give councils power to recover costs of infrastructure; Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Butchery bucks trend with good job prospects; National makes infrastructure pledge in South Island; New Children's Commissioner to focus on rural, disabled
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Gavin Coote.
An estimated 200 international surfers are expected at two WSL events at St Clair Beach in March 2027.
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Westpac says changes it is making to its credit card rewards system reflect changing customer preferences. It has removed the option of using credit card points to purchase merchandise and has instead started offering cashback offers to customers. That is alongside its existing hotpoints pay system, which allows customers to use points to clear past transactions or pay for future purchases.
Standards New Zealand is defending the new approach to building standards, but engineers say the system hasn't kept up with the times.
Health New Zealand is urging the country to brush up on the symptoms of meningococcal disease after it caused the death of a young adult in Waikato. National Public Health Service clinical director of protection Dr Susan Jack spoke to John Campbell.
National is promising to invest in South Island's infrastructure, if re-elected. Southern Infrastructure CEO Ross Copland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
A Mount Maunganui pizzeria has closed its doors, with the owner saying ongoing road closures have made his business untenable. Half of Adams Ave was closed to traffic in late July when renewed movement was detected at the site of January's deadly landslide. Michele Delaini is the owner of Rustica pizzeria spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
It's less than a month until Auckland's City Rail Link opens, but a transport advocate says the city risks not making the most of it. Since April, Auckland Transport has been running a trial to allow cars on some bus lanes around Te Wai Horotiu station after 7pm and before 7am. The idea is that it will improve evening access to key arts and entertainment venues. Business Association Heart of the City pushed for the trial, saying banning general traffic around parts of Queen Street and Wellesley Street was hurting economic recovery. Connor Sharp - from the transport and urban advocacy organisation Greater Auckland - spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
More than $25m is being asked for to transform Taumatamaire Road as a detour to State Highway 3 whenever the gorge is closed.
New Childrens Commissioner Jane Searle sets out her agenda for the role in her first media interview since beginning the job two weeks ago.
Developers looking to fast-track projects could have to pay more, after the government announced on Friday it planned to give councils power to recover costs of infrastructure. The change comes amid controversy over fast track residental developments, with councils warning some projects are getting ahead of infrastructure for roads, water and wastewater. In Auckland, there's been strong criticism of the approval of a 1200 home Delmore development near Orewa. Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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