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India has attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missile strikes, killing at least eight people. Pakistan called the attack a blatant act of war. Experts say a retaliatory attack in imminent, with reports of gunfire already along the Pakistan and India border. It all comes after weeks of tension after gun men attacked Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. World Watch's Andrew McRae reports.

While Joe Biden gave his national address to "hand the torch to the next generation," Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to drum up US support for Israel's continuing war in Gaza. Thousands of protestors rallied against his address to a joint session of Congress with dozens of democrats boycotting the speech over Israel's bombardment of the occupied Palestinian territory, World Watch's Andrew McRae reports.

Donald Trump has given a somewhat conciliatory speech to the Republican National Convention while at the same time claiming he and only he can solve all of the problems facing the United States and the world. Before a packed auditorium in Milwaukee Mr Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination to be its candidate in November's election telling the crowd he wasn't supposed to be there after this week's attempted assassination. World Watch's Andrew McRae reports.

How can we change and transform the education system through leadership? The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management fosters the ideas, policies, and leadership to help all students in K-12 public schools — particularly those from underserved communities — to learn and thrive.  Broad is a stellar example of the unique mission of Yale SOM: educating leaders for business and society. Since I feel connected and inspired by the mission, I appreciate how much the presence of Broad in my experience at Yale keeps me particularly connected and inspired by the noble and meaningful work of transforming the school system. In March of 2024, the Broad Fellows were part of an immersion learning experience with me. I love Broad and was inspired by the way they engaged in learning through an immersion intensive. This episode is a window into their learning experience in the interpersonal and group dynamics course.  Hanseul Kang, the executive director of the Broad Center, began her journey as a Broad Fellow. The Fellowship for Public Education Leadership is a program for public education leaders dedicated to strengthening public school systems and the communities they serve. In this episode, we also hear from current Broad Fellows: Xiomara Herman, Andrew McRae, and Jorge Robles. Key Topics: 01:48 Challenging our understanding of leadership: How the current definition of leadership is too narrow to change and transform the education system; 03:21 The limitations of defensive interpersonal dynamics: Managing complex interpersonal dynamics from a place of defensiveness or self-protection can limit leadership effectiveness; 04:49 Why the education system needs to be transformed: In addition to individual agency, there are structural forces that play a large part in the reality of many learners; 09:59 Building range and expanding leadership capacity: The hope and challenge of learning through experience; 13:30 Directing your learning as a leader: When you need to change and transform people, systems, and possibilities, it's not just about pedagogy, transaction, or expertise- it's also about your aspirations and how you show up; 20:35 Transforming the education sector: Reflecting and inquiring about the education sector and ways of learning that hold individuals as capable of growing as human beings. Additional Resources The Broad Center Hanseul Kang Xiomara Herman Andrew McRae Jorge Robles

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has cancelled his trip to New Caledonia as unrest grips the Pacific nation. Worldwatch's Andrew McRae reports

The historical biopic, Oppenheimer, about the race to build the first atomic bomb, has claimed the prestigious best picture trophy at the Academy Awards and numerous other gongs. It went in the favourite and came away rewarded leaving no room for the year's other blockbuster, Barbie. Worldwatch's Andrew McRae speaks to Lisa Owen.

There is a particular kind of joy in the simple act of curling up in an armchair with a book on a winter's day, or going to a café with nothing to do but take in the next chapter, or going to bed early and sitting up against soft pillows to read by lamplight. Words can be a real comfort in the darkest of seasons - both those we read and those we write. I hope this episode inspires you to pull down a favourite book off the shelf and have a read, or perhaps treat yourself to some poetry, or a new story, or a self-help book that is going to carry you through the winter. I also hope it is going to inspire you to get out your notebook and write some of your own words, as the fire crackles and the tree lights flicker.This episode includes:Wintery words to inspire youLots of cosy reading recommendations Inspiration for writing as a tool for wellbeingNature cornerChristmas traditions from around the world (from lovely listeners!)Get ahead tips as Christmas edges closerPLUS A lovely cosy giveaway (enter on my Instagram @bethkempton)With inspiration from Peter Hennessy, Josephine Greywoode, Alexandra Harris, Jane McMorland Hunter @alittlecitygarden, Tom Hennen, Phyllis Cole-Dai, Ruby R Wilson, Horatio Clare @horatiowrites, Nancy Campbell, Kevin Parr, @MattBakerOfficial, @FrancescaBeauman, Ono no Komachi, @SandrineBailly, Kim Simonsen, Randi Ward, Chris McCabe @mccabio1977, Freddie Jones, Andrew McRae, Robert Bridges, @Mark_Nepo, Elizabeth Jenner, @NationalTrust, Greg Loades @hull_urban_gardener, Shawn Bythell @bookshopwigtown, @cheftimanderson @hollyringland @therosiewalsh @mattzhaig, Muriel Barbery, Jenny Colgan @jennycolganwriter @jennycolganbooks, Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.PS See the full show notes here for recipe ingredients and other links. Lovely things for you:·      Read my how to write a haiku essay and subscribe for free at https://bethkempton.substack.com·      CLICK HERE to download the free Calm Christmas Planner ·      CLICK HERE to register for my Winter Writing Sanctuary (Dec 28-Jan 6), also free this year ·      Get up to 50% off ALL my writing courses in my winter gratitude sale at https://dowhatyouloveforlife.com

Air New Zealand expects there will be significant disruptions to its regional flight schedule from next year, as a result of maintenance delays.  Andrew McRae has the business news.

Hell on earth and a place of depravity, and sexual, physical and spiritual violence. That's the damning description of life at Marylands School and a related community centre in Christchurch between 1955 and 1984, run by the Catholic St John of God Order. The boys with learning disabilities were subjected to abuse from numerous brothers of the order, including by the notorious Bernard McGrath, who was convicted of more than 100 offences both here and in Australia. Andrew McRae reports. And Checkpoint requested an interview with Archbishop Paul Martin but he declined to speak with us.

New Zealand-born British tabloid journalist and broadcaster, Dan Wootton, is denying any wrongdoing after allegations of a cash for sex images scheme. He says he's the target of a smear campaign by a former partner out to destroy his career. Worldwatch's Andrew McRae has more.

A medical school for Waikato is back in the mix after National announces it will go ahead if they are elected. And Waikato University's long awaited new development, The Pa, is due to open on Monday. Hamilton Gardens has been named by Trip Advisor as one of the top one-percent of travel experiences in the world. And a majestic 200-year old waka celebrates 50-years of being on display at Waikato Museum.

The invasive Gold Clam has been found in the Waikato River. Andrew says it's a concern because the exotic species is a prolific breeder - producing 400 offspring in one day - which can clog up water-based infrastructure like water treatment plants and irrigation systems. Fieldays kicks off tomorrow - after Covid it's now back to its regular June schedule and a decision is due on Friday on the final plan for Founders Theatre.

RNZ Waikato senior reporter Andrew McRae joins Susie to detail the ongoing work in Coromandel and around Raglan to patch up roads badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle. No decision has been made yet regarding any permanent fix for SH25A Kopu to Hikuai, as Coromandel businesses are concerned about the long-term impact on the region. Te Awa Great NZ River Ride is now a reality, the future of the close Founders Theatre is still up in the air and Hamilton Airport decides against extending the city's runway.

On my platforms our interest in a case doesn't just end when the episode ends, I always keep one eye on cases I've covered in the past so I can keep you all up to date on the latest going ons and steps forward. Today we have some big updates in the cases of Opelika Baby Jane Doe, the Boy in the Box, Renee and Andrew McRae, Madeleine McCann and more!

A Waikato hapū is calling on the Hamilton City Council to immediately abandon any plans to develop what Māori say is an historic pā site. The one-hectare site in Claudelands is home to the Sonning carpark just across the Waikato River from the CBD, but the council is keen to develop high-rise housing there. Ngāti Wairere says as mana whenua they are feeling excluded from any decision making. Andrew McRae reports.  

RNZ journalist Andrew McRae joins Kathryn to talk about the cleanup efforts around Waikato following Cyclone Gabrielle, why the idea of a super council taking in Hamilton and surrounding districts is being floated again, why the days of free entry into Hamilton Gardens is numbered and the continued opposition to planned development on the Opoia pa site.

This week the National Crawford Roundtable discusses the tragic school shooting at Michigan State University on February 13th that left 3 students and the gunman dead and 5 other students in critical condition.   The shooter's father is a Christian who says he was trying to get his son to go to church with him.  The gunman, Andrew McRae, 43 years old, could not get over his Mom's sudden death in 2020 and withdrew from the world quitting his job and staying in his room playing video games at his father's home.  He appears to have just snapped.  Democrats are predictably calling for more gun restriction laws and blame the GOP and NRA for these types of shootings.  Michigan State University is a "Gun-Free Zone".  Is it time to end "Gun-Free Zones"? Then the guys will talk about the latest news on the various balloons and objects being shot down over the United States and Canada.  Why does there seem to be so many of these shoot-downs lately?  Could it be that China is just now further testing Biden or has activity like this been going on for a while, but was just ignored?  What about the NORAD Commander telling reporters he is "not ruling out" extra-terrestrial explanations?  Are there such things as UFOs and alien life?

RNZ reporters are on the ground in some of the worst hit areas as Cyclone Gabrielle ploughed through. Morning Report heard from Andrew McRae in Whitianga on Coromandel's east coast and Soumya Bhamidipati in Whangārei. 

Just over 226.6mm of rain is expected to fall today in Whitianga alone, where Andrew McRae is reporting from. He spoke to Kim Hill.  

More than of rain is expected to fall today in Whitianga, where Andrew McRae has been reporting from. He spoke to Kim Hill.

The Abuse in Care inquiry has recognised that torture was carried out in the adolescent unit at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s. It's released its report into the unit run by psychiatrist, Dr Selwyn Leeks. Andrew McRae reports.  

After weeks of campaigning, it's looking likely a new MP will be elected for the seat of Hamilton West tomorrow night as voting in the by-election comes to an end. The vote was sparked by the resignation of former Labour Party MP Gaurav Sharma. Andrew McRae reports.  

About 1000 competitors have gathered in Hamilton for the Special Olympics National Summer Games which open at 4pm on Thursday. The four-yearly event, run over five-days, is part of a world-wide movement. Andrew McRae reports.  

A large number of candidates are standing in the Hamilton West by-election, but Andrew says interest is lukewarm. Also what's in the 50 year urban and business growth strategy for Hamilton, and opposition to plans for what is currently a public car park is heading to the Waitangi Tribunal.

The stories of historical abuse inflicted on disabled and neurodiverse people just released by the Abuse in Care inquiry sheds new light on the failures by the State and faith-based carers to protect them The study, called Tell Me About You, are the stories of 16 abuse survivors.  Here's reporter Andrew McRae.  

The first person in this country to ever been charged and convicted of sabotage is facing just over three years in prison. 62-year old Graham Philip was sentenced today in the High Court in Hamilton. The anti-Covid mandate campaigner damaged infrastructure owned by national-grid operator Transpower. Our reporter, Andrew McRae was in court.

There's a sense in Hamilton West that the outcome of next month's by-election is not going to make much difference in the lives of local people.  Community leaders says many are more concerned about getting by day to day than worrying about an election that won't change anything.  Waikato reporter Andrew McRae talked to some of them.   

The hard-slog for candidates hoping to become the new MP for Hamilton West has begun with just four-weeks before the by-election. Twelve people have put their names forward, including the man who sparked the by election, former Labour MP Guarav Sharma. Waikato reporter, Andrew McRae has been out talking to the main contenders.

National's Hamilton West candidate says winning next month's the by-election won't be easy. Tama Potaka hopes to take the seat made vacant when the independent and former Labour MP, Gaurav Sharma resigned from parliament.   Mr Potaka is the chief executive of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. Before that he worked for the New Zealand Super Fund and spent seven years as General Manager at Tainui Group Holdings in Hamilton. Tama Potaka declined to be interviewed on the programme this morning - we wanted him to appear alongside the Labour candidate Georgie Dansey. But he spoke to reporter Andrew McRae yesterday.

A former Headmaster of Dilworth School says while he was in charge there was no cover-up of sexual abuse - but he admits he didn't handle allegations properly. Abuse at the Auckland boarding school is under scrutiny at the Abuse in Care inquiry. Eleven men have been convicted on historical sexual abuse charges, after 139 complaints were received by police. Andrew McRae reports.

The former Catholic Bishop of Auckland has come under intense questioning at the Abuse in Care Inquiry over recommending a priest, who had three allegations made against him, for a teaching job. The Catholic Church appeared at the Royal Commission hearing in Auckland yesterday. Bishop Patrick Dunn was responding to complaints made about Tongan priest, Sateki Raass. Andrew McRae reports.

A group of men was empowered to make the final judgement on allegations of abuse at the Gloriavale Christian Community. The Overseeing Shepherd of Gloriavale, Howard Temple has told the Abuse in Care inquiry that all decisions were made based on community doctrine and the Bible. Andrew McRae reports.

The Gloriavale Christian Community will appear for the first time at the Abuse in Care Inquiry when it resumes in Auckland today. It's the last public hearing for the Royal Commission, which started its work in 2019. Andrew McRae reports.

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, at Balmoral Cottage in Scotland. Britons are now slowly waking to an era that most have never experienced before - the start of the reign of a new sovereign. King Charles III became monarch on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in the early hours of Friday morning (NZ time). The Queen, who was also Queen of Aotearoa-New Zealand died at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96. Here's Andrew McRae. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312076211112

The Inquiry into Abuse in Care says abuse in state care of disabled, deaf and people who suffered mental distress was overt and systemic. The Royal Commission opens a public hearing on Monday in Auckland focusing on state institutions which provided care for these people between 1950 and 1999. The hearing will examine the use of control and restraint in disability and mental health care and impacts of long-term institutionalisation on survivors. Lead Counsel assisting the Commission, Ruth Thomas told RNZ reporter Andrew McRae the length of time some people spent in state care is a unique part of the evidence being presented.

Police in Chicago have arrested a suspect following a mass shooting during an independence day parade. Six people are dead, and dozens more were injured when a sniper on top of high-rise building fired on them. Andrew McRae reports.

A woman abused in foster care in the late 1990s has told the Royal Commission into Abuse in care that one placement she was in was a house of horrors. Known only as Mrs E.J, she first went into care at the age of nine. As a child she was treated for having ADHT, but later she was diagnosed as autistic. Our reporter, Andrew McRae has been at the hearing in Auckland.

A survivor of abuse while in care says his time in jail was heaven compared with being in foster care. It's the honest view of 64-year old Mr E.C in his evidence to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care and its inquiry into state foster care. Andrew McRae has been at the hearing in Auckland.

Four years of hell at the hands of his foster father. This is the evidence of a man, who is now deceased, which has been shared at the inquiry into abuse in care and its focus this week on state foster care. Our reporter, Andrew McRae is at the hearing in Auckland.

The State foster care system will be the focus of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care hearings this week. Five hundred people have come forward to the inquiry saying they were abused while in foster-care. Counsel assisting Aroha Fletcher told reporter Andrew McRae that instead of being loved and supported, some children were treated inhumanely and their stories are horrific.

Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on to the consumer. In response to the war, the government has announced a 35 percent tariff on all imports from Russia. Andrew McRae reports.

Nearly a third of all current Covid community cases are children and teenagers. Latest Health Ministry figures show 14.4 percent are children aged nine and under, and 17.4 percent are aged between 10 and 19. Andrew McRae reports.

More than 300 people have now died with Covid in this country. 34 new deaths have been reported today, bringing the total to 303. It's the highest number reported in a single day. Andrew McRae reports.

RNZ journalist Andrew McRae with the latest on flooding in Tairawhiti.

Evacuations have taken place in the middle of the night and Tolaga Bay Civil Defence expects some residents to remain cut off for four days or more, as a result of this week's flooding. A helicopter has been up this morning identifying damage to roads and infrastructure. Almost half a metre of rain has fallen in two days.The Hikuwai River north of Gisborne peaked at higher than 12 metres - coming within a hundred millimetres or so of going over its banks and causing massive damage. RNZ reporter Andrew Mcrae speaks to Lynn Freeman with the latest.

Some people may soon be asked to roll up their sleeve for a fourth Covid vaccine. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says he's taking expert advice and any decision would be up to the government. There have been 15 deaths reported today and just under 21,000 new community cases. 1016 people are in hospital, with 25 in ICU. Andrew McRae reports.

Russia has called on Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender. In return, Russia has offered to open humanitarian corridors for civilians and soldiers. Russian forces have encircled Mariupol and the city has suffered some of the heaviest shelling since it began its invasion. Andrew McRae reports.

The four-week long war in Ukraine continues, but Russian troops appear to have stalled in their advance on cities including the capital, Kyiv. In Mariupol, the only city to fall so far, rescue work is still going on after a Russian bomb hit a theatre in the town. It appears most of the 1000 people sheltering in the basement have escaped injury. The devastation and horror drags on, as Andrew McRae reports.

Joe Biden has labelled Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal' as the Russian leader continues his brutal invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has responded calling the it 'unforgiveable rhetoric'. Meanwhile Ukraine has accused Russia of an horrendous war crime after the bombing of a theatre sheltering many people in Mariupol. Aanei te kai ripoata a Andrew McRae.

There's a glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conceded NATO membership is unlikely for his country. He says peace talks with Russia are beginning to "sound more realistic". But the reality on the ground in Ukraine is that the fighting and bombardment of cities, continues. Andrew McRae reports.