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The country's highest court is to weigh in on whether police officers are allowed to take pictures of people on the street, without permission. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on Wednesday and Thursday. The Police Association fears any decision could have a big impact on how the police do crucial intelligence gathering. Hamish Cardwell filed this report.

Retail NZ says many shops are itching to use facial recognition technology, and are keeping a close eye on a supermarket trial of the system starting today. Up to 25 New World and PAK'nSAVE supermarkets in the North Island are rolling out the technology. However, it has some lawyers and advocates deeply concerned. Hamish Cardwell reports [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346457897112

Wellington's mayor says she is embarrassed she walked out of a restaurant without paying, but denies trying to get special treatment. Tory Whanau is accused by the restaurant staff of asking them 'do you know who I am?' The mayor and a friend were at the The Old Quarter in Wellington's CBD on Friday evening, and she acknowledges she was "tipsy". Hamish Cardwell has more.

A group representing Maori forest owners say Maori could be billions of dollars out of pocket as a result of proposals to review the Emissions Trading Scheme . The Government today released for consultation a series of options to reform the scheme. Ideas range from tweaks to the existing system to setting up a whole new ETS market. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.

Tens of millions of dollars earmarked for Government climate change projects are yet to be spent. Treasury documents show about a third of the initiatives in the more than $3 billion Climate Emergency Response Fund may not use all their allocated funding for this year. Trouble recruiting staff is a major culprit. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.

Back now to the overnight fire in a building at Wellington's Shelly Bay. Roads around Wellington's Shelly Bay remain closed as firefighters damp down the fire. Nearby residents saw a spectacular blaze as fire broke out in the large warehouse about three o'clock this morning. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell has been speaking to locals.

Back now to the overnight fire in a building at Wellington's Shelly Bay. Roads around Wellington's Shelly Bay remain closed as firefighters damp down the fire. Nearby residents saw a spectacular blaze as fire broke out in the large warehouse about three o'clock this morning. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell has been speaking to locals.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff using artificial intelligence technology such as Chat GPT citing data and privacy risks. Similar action has been taken overseas by a number of large banks and technology companies, including Apple and Samsung. There are no Government-wide rules or guidelines in New Zealand for Ministries and Agencies' use of artificial intelligence. Hamish Cardwell filed this report.

The Department of Internal Affairs says our media regulations are out of date, riddled with holes and don't properly cover online platforms. It today released a draft plan to make traditional and online media subject to the same rules. Hamish Cardwell has more.

Is climate change funny yet? That's the question posed by award-winning comedian and podcaster Tim Batt, who is mining for laughs in a looming disaster. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this report from Batt's comedy festival show in Wellington, which runs until Saturday May 27.

The Government's warning about a 'no frills' Budget is tempering expectations about a big climate spend - right when some argue it is desperately needed. There are concerns the cost of living crisis and cyclone recovery could swamp critical spending to reduce emissions. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has the story.

Commuters in Wellington are facing big delays from this morning with trains on the network operating at reduced speeds. The trains are running at a maximum of 70 kilometres per hour, because a KiwiRail track assessment car has broken down and can't ensure the network is safe. That's halved the number of trains operating today and possibly until the end of the week. Hamish Cardwell reports from Wellington Railway Station.

The Climate Change Commission says current government policies do not go hard or fast enough on cutting damaging gases. That's one of the messages from the Commission which today released its draft advice for how to slash emissions in the second half of this decade. The report covers what the Commission views are the most critical areas that urgently need to be strengthened. Our climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has been wading through the nearly 200 page report.  

The police watchdog's report into the force's handling of last year's protest and three-week occupation of parliament will be released later this morning. The Independent Police Conduct Authority's report, which is strictly embargoed until 10 o'clock, runs to more than 200 pages. It addresses complaints about how police handled the protest, and makes recommendations. [picture id="4LU0W0M_image_crop_141078" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Hamish Cardwell reports.

Businesses will be left behind if they don't get to grips now with Artificial Intelligence such as ChatGPT. That's the message from people who are already using the systems to do their work faster and better.  While there are fears the technology could take peoples' jobs, it is also being picked to massively increase productivity and efficiency.    Hamish Cardwell has the story.  

The recent visit by British anti-trans activist Posie Parker has sparked a massive increase in the level of online hatred directed at the trans community here. Analysts monitoring online extremism say it's hit new lows with one researcher describing it as genocidal. They say the content is now being widely distributed by anti-mandate and anti-Government groups. Hamish Cardwell has more.

A new study shows deep ocean currents around Antarctica that circulate nutrients which are the base of the food chain, are set to significantly weaken. The Australian research published in the journal Nature shows that unless significant cuts in emissions are made, the currents are likely to weaken by 40 percent by 2050, and could be headed for collapse.  Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more. 

The era of artificial intelligence has arrived but with no comprehensive national strategy in place there are warnings New Zealand is walking blind into an uncertain future.  The release of the latest version of Chat GPT just weeks ago sent shockwaves at the speed the technology is advancing. The Council of Trade Union says is is a "wakeup call", and regulation is needed to ensure workers do not get a raw deal. Hamish Cardwell has the story.   

Overseas managed retreat experts say residents most devastated by recent extreme storms must get a seat at the decision-making table about possible red zones.  The Government, the Cyclone Taskforce, insurers and local council officials are hashing out whether communities need to abandon some areas after the catastrophic cyclone and Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding.  Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has the story. 

"There is much to win by trying" to take action on climate change. A major new international climate report is being called a "survival guide for humanity" by the UN chief. It is something of a mic drop moment for the army of scientists who wrote it - the culmination of seven years' work and three previous lengthy reports. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.

A climate risk expert from the Wellington Regional Council, says the council consent staff are coming under pressure to give the go-ahead to developments in flood risk areas.  But the Council's chief executive is pledging to stand up to those trying to stop risk assessments from being written into regional housing plans.  Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this report.  

A group of local and international scientists say climate change played a role in the devastating rainfall from Cyclone Gabrielle which claimed lives and wrought massive destruction. Their rapid analysis found human-caused warming was driving increased rainfall, and made extreme rainfall events more likely. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this report.  

A climate risk expert says many homes devastated by floodwater and silt should not be rebuilt as they will almost certainly be hit again.   She wants comprehensive nationwide mapping to properly understand the flood risk before disaster strikes.  Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.  

The summer holidays often means spending time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with. But it doesn't have to spoil your day. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this report about how to talk to 'that' uncle about climate change this Christmas.   

Terrible weather and stark new sea level rise data has led to a surge in public concern about the impacts of climate change in the Capital. It has also prompted Wellington authorities to take another look at some large infrastructure projects just getting underway. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has the story.    

New Zealand businesses are among tens of thousands of people who have converged on Egypt for the annual UN climate conference.  They are looking for information, to make contacts, and to cut deals.   And with the Paris rulebook finally hammered out last year, some say much of the climate  action to come will be from the private sector.    Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.  

Climate experts are not holding their breath for major breakthroughs in this year's annual UN climate conference. More than 45-thousand people including world leaders and our own Climate Change Minister are to descend on Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt for COP27. The meeting starts Sunday evening New Zealand time, but other significant global problems will complicate already difficult negotiations. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.

A Wellington man facing a number of rape charges has rejected the complainants' accusations, but the Crown says they both cannot be right. The 25-year-old man, faces sex offences against six women between 2017 and 2020. Hamish Cardwell was at the Wellington District Court and filed this report.

Sticking with the theme of voting, this week RNZ journalist Hamish Cardwell talks to Jesse about political podcasts made here in Aotearoa.

About 2000 anti-government protesters marched on Parliament today - but there was no repeat of the violence and fiery riot that ended the occupation earlier in the year. The event was organised by the Freedoms and Rights Coalition associated with Destiny Church, and its leader Brian Tamaki put himself at centre stage. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell and cameraman Samuel Rillstone were there.  

Supporters of the Freedoms and Rights Coalition - associated with Destiny Church - are marching through central Wellington to Parliament where they will rally. Along the way, theyt are passing a counter protest at the Cenotaph. RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell has been following the march.

Bollards have been put out and roads closed at Parliament, as Wellington prepares for anti-government protesters to return tomorrow. Police are expecting more than a thousand protesters to arrive at Parliament, six months on from the 23-day occupation. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell is outside Parliament and joins Lisa with the details.  

An expert in climate risk is predicting in just 20 years a million dollar property on the Petone foreshore in Wellington could cost $100,000 dollars a year to insure. Belinda Storey, from Climate Sigma says that's the reality facing some homeowners in the near future. It comes as the government grapples with whether to set up its own flood insurance scheme to help cover people as private insurers become less willing to. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has been looking into flood insurance, and spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Today RNZ's Hamish Cardwell talks to Anna about Grove Road, a Newshub podcast on the Allan Hall miscarriage of justice. He's also been listening The Commune Stuff podcast and Endless Honeymoon by Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggerro.

The government has unveiled its blueprint for dealing with the unavoidable consequences of climate change, including the likelihood whole communities will have to move to higher ground. The 200-page National Adaption Plan pulls together a "to do" list of about 120 actions, including new legislation to deal with the detail of managed retreat. It lays out some stark realities. One in seven of us - about 675,000 people across Aotearoa - live in areas prone to flooding. That equates to about $100 billion worth of houses. But the big questions of who pays and how are still a long way from being answered. RNZ climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has the details, and Climate Minister James Shaw talks to Lisa Owen.   

Storms and flooding driven by climate change have caused massive damage in recent weeks and will only become more common. Ahead of the first national strategy for dealing with the effects of global heating, climate reporter Hamish Cardwell looks at the options for living with the climate crisis. He starts his story on a particularly vulnerable part of the capital's coast.

The country's shift to renewable energy is unlikely to see the lights going out more often. The electricity sector is undergoing huge change as companies touting different technology vie for the market share that's left once we stop burning fossil fuels. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this report.

New stats show Invercargill is the deadliest place in New Zealand when it comes to air pollution - it's more dangerous than larger cities. A study that has shocked scientists has found air pollution kills about 3300 people each year - with vehicle emissions responsible for two thirds of those. That's nearly ten times the road death toll. RNZ's Hamish Cardwell has this report.

The country's biggest salmon exporter is desperate to start farming in the open ocean away from warming coastal waters that are killing thousands of its fish. A record breaking marine heatwave has hurt the company and there is emerging evidence there could be a repeat next year. New Zealand King Salmon is warning the government it's got to do more to help the aquaculture industry adjust to climate change before it's too late. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this report.

The Government has released its preferred option to Get Wellington Moving. It includes light rail from the city centre through Newtown and Island Bay to the south coast. The plan is part of the partnership between the Government, Wellington city and regional councils, and Waka Kotahi. The programme has been beset by problems, delays and little in the way of concrete action so far. RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell has been looking at the Government's plan which has just been released and spoke to Morning Report.

The gilded crown of Wellington's entertainment scene is officially back in business. The heritage St James Theatre has been closed since 2019 for earthquake strengthening. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell and cameraman Angus Dreaver got a tour, and learnt about some of its spooky history.

Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars. The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of justice and the Solicitor General has launched an investigation into the role of all Crown lawyers involved in the case. There are also calls for a wider inquiry. Hall has spent close to four decades fighting to clear his name after being found guilty of the murder of Arthur Easton, who was killed in a violent home invasion in 1985. Hamish Cardwell filed this report.

Police have yet to reveal whether a man they shot multiple times in a Wellington suburb yesterday afternoon had a weapon. The house in Kingsbridge Place in Newlands remains under guard this morning. Police say they were called to a family violence incident and the man did not respond to appeals to give himself up, instead threatening officers and trying to barricade himself inside the house with the victim. Neighbours say they heard six shots being fired - RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell was at the scene where an angry member of the King Cobras gang was yelling at police.

The release of a police progress report on bias in the force is being met with muted approval by justice advocates, but fears remain the whole exercise could come to nothing. The programme was started in March last year. So far there are no conclusions about whether bias exists, or specific actions to tackle it. Hamish Cardwell has the story.

There was chaos on the Kapiti Coast today after tornados ripped through - tearing rooves of houses and knocking trees down. About five properties in Waikanae Beach were damaged, with at least two families spending the night elsewhere. A second tornado hit nearby Otaihanga half an hour later, bringing down trees that totally demolished a sleepout. Our reporter Hamish Cardwell and camera man Angus Dreaver went to see the damage.

For the first time there has been a mass bleaching of native sea sponges in New Zealand waters, raising alarm about the impact climate change is having on marine ecosystems. The south of the South Island has been in the grip of an extreme ocean heatwave this summer, with April having the hottest ever water temperatures. The news comes on the day the Government finally releases its game plan to slash emissions. Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell has more.

The Government is being told to shift to a war footing on climate spending in this year's budget. Climate change, along with health, will be a focus of Budget 2022 on Thursday 19 May. There are hopes it signals a major turning point. Hamish Cardwell has the story.

A Wellington man who claims police threatened to trespass him from an Anzac Day memorial if he displayed an Armenian flag in memory of genocide victims says it is "shameful". He says it's kowtowing to an authoritarian Turkish regime, while a lawyer says it tramples on fundamental human rights. Hamish Cardwell has more.

Wellington developers are insisting peoples' homes will be finished and their money is safe despite the company building the projects being put into liquidation. Grant Thornton liquidators says the Armstrong Downes Commercial had been suffering substantial losses from fixed price contracts on two of its biggest projects. It says it comes at a time of spiraling costs, supply problems and labour shortages. Hamish Cardwell has more.

A Wellington vet says hundreds of sick or injured pets in the city could be missing out on treatment because of clinic closures and lack of staff. It comes amid a nation-wide shortage of vets, with the pandemic border restrictions putting off the overseas workers who would normally prop up the sector. Hamish Cardwell filed this report.