Morning Report for Thursday 21 November 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, from today, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment, Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the future of their industry after being told 230 could lose their jobs. Current worker Ian Farrall and former mill worker Terry Ray spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.A new ruling has concluded that the late Sir Wira Gardiner's exposure to Agent Orange was linked to his brain tumour. RSA acting chief executive Andrew Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:43 AM.Cocaine use is on the rise, according to the latest findings of Massey University's annual New Zealand Drug Trends Survey. Researcher Robin Van der Sanden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:39 AM.A group of economists is urging the Government to stop spending cuts which they say are damaging the economy. Economist Dr Ganesh Nana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 21 November 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard how the former head of Cycling NZ told her he saw no value in pursuing claims she was bullied by her teammates. Sports… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.Gang members have spoken out about humiliating and demoralising tactics used by police, in a major report focussing on bias and unfair treatment. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

8:11 AM.The police have a new commissioner, Richard Chambers was announced in the role on Wednesday. Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:55 AM.An art exhibition was held on Wednesday night as part of multiple fundraising efforts for the Colin McCahon Trust. Project lead Miri Young-Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:50 AM.Severely disabled children are losing teacher aide hours in a change that is angering parents and principals in Auckland. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:41 AM.The union representing workers at the latest paper mill slated to close is calling on the government to consider subsidies. Mayor of South Waikato Gary Petley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO, Linda McMahon, as his nominee for education secretary. Washington D.C. correspondent Benji Hyer spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Watchdogs say they don't know if the use of restraint and seclusion on children in Oranga Tamariki facilities is justified, because the Children's Ministry is not recording enough data about their… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.From Thursday, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.A long-term Mongrel Mob member says some gang members will fight and die to defend their patches from police confiscation. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 21 November 2924 Audio

6:49 AM.The transport minister has revealed how much NZTA is spending on traffic management. Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:45 AM.The ban on displaying gang patches in public has kicked in as of midnight Wednesday night, with the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill officially taking effect. Police Association vice president Steve… Read more Audio

6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:23 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.A group of elderly Western Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 can now finally get New Zealand citizenship after being stripped of it decades ago. Grace Fiavaai reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Immigration New Zealand says businesses and migrants should not expect better visa services following a hike in fees. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio