Morning Report for Wednesday 15 May 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.A single feather is expected to fetch more than $2000 when it goes under the auctioneer's hammer at Webb's Gallery in Auckland next Monday. Webb's decorative arts specialist Florence S. Fournier spoke… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.A Canterbury researcher who clinched the Zonta Science Award wants to inspire more women to pursue science in all its fields. Dr. Hadee Thompson-Morrison spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:45 AM.It's hoped a massive new water tank will give a big boost to the seafood and marine industries. The new, $2 million flume tank has been installed at Plant & Food's research centre in Port Nelson… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.It's a big week for fast-rising New Zealand golfer Kazuma Kobori, who will tee off at his first major tournament - the PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisville. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 15 May 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.Dozens of multiple sclerosis sufferers in Canterbury are not getting access to an approved new drug Ocrelizumab. Local businessman Bruce Street spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:23 AM.The Suicide Prevention Office was initially expected to close with all four full time roles axed as part of Ministry of Health cost-cutting - a move which caught the Minister of Mental Health Matt… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Rioting has continued overnight in the New Caledonian capital Noumea, with reports of gunfire and arrests as people defied the curfew. Journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:15 AM.A lifetime Black Power member and gang rehabilitation advocate says the police's new gang units may do some good, if they are well managed. Denis O'Reily spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.Police are setting up a new national unit, as well as district gang disruption teams, with the aim of curbing crime and intimidation. Labour says the moves are simply a 'rebrand' of what it had… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Richie Mo'unga isn't the only overseas based player that All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has been keeping a close eye on. Audio

7:54 AM.The government is trying to work out how it will follow through on its pledge to end all Covid-19 vaccine mandates - given the government mandates were already axed more than a year and a half ago… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.The principals of two schools applying to become charter schools say they are an educational game-changer. Tipene Saint Stephen's co-principal Nathan Durie and Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.Scientists, engineers and insurers are all sounding warnings over the government's Fast-track Approvals Bill, saying it's likely to lead to more building in flood prone areas. Reporter Kate Newton… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Tensions remain high in the New Caledonian capital Noumea which has been under curfew overnight after widespread rioting saw buildings and cars across the city set ablaze. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.Ōpōtiki is a town the current government has described as "under siege" by gang members. Mayor of Ōpōtiki, David Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.The president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.Fresh from being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprints, the police are looking to boost their biometric technology at police stations plus put scores of fingerprint scanners out in the field for… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Blues captain and All Blacks openside Dalton Papalii is backing Ardie Savea to be the next All Blacks skipper. Audio

6:54 AM.Business News for 15 May 2024 Audio

6:49 AM.The chair of Ngāti Kahungunu, Bayden Barber, says the police's new gang busting units won't work on their own, and the government needs to focus on addressing the underlying causes of gang crime. Audio

6:44 AM.Grocery retailer Foodstuffs says there have been nearly double the number of crimes at their outlets in the last two years. Foodstuffs North Island General Counsel Julian Benefield spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:28 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:23 AM.Heavy rain watches are in place for Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Tasman. MetService forecaster Clare O'Conner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:08 AM.Teacher union, the NZEI, is attacking the government's plan to funnel funds into charter schools, arguing the money would be better spent in public education. NZEI President Mark Potter spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Warriors star halfback Shaun Johnson will miss two matches with the chest injury he picked up in last week's 38-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters. Audio