John Mitchell
Tobacco company argues gangs won with new anti-smoking legislation
A tobacco company is arguing gangs have won with an anti-smoking bill passing its third reading.
The law will reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in tobacco products, limit the number of retailers… Audio
The unknown story of Isaac Coates
He Ringatoi O Ngā Tūpuna eminent Te Tau Ihu historians John and Hilary Mitchell unravel the previously unknown story of Isaac Coates. They speak to Jesse about the significance to iwi in the regions… Audio
Call for taonga to be returned to Parihaka from Nelson
Taonga stolen during the invasion of Parihaka remain in vaults and on mantlepieces of Nelson homes.
About 200 of the 1600 constabulary and volunteers who destroyed the unarmed Taranaki township 139… Audio
Sports News for 30 October 2019
The Kiwis coach Michael Maguire expects star pivot Shaun Johnson to go away and work on his game and eventually return to the national side. Audio
RWC: England are ready for the challenge in the final
The England rugby team say they're ready for the physical challenge that awaits them in the World Cup final. Eddie Jones' side take on South Africa in Saturday's title decider in Yokohama, Japan… Audio
Former cricketer dissects World Cup match
A veteran cricketer believes New Zealand and England should have shared the Cricket World Cup.
John Morrison played for New Zealand in the 1970s and 80s.
He told RNZ reporter, Jonathan Mitchell, he… Audio
Campaign on the cards for public to buy Pepin Island
The mayor of Nelson wants the public to buy back Pepin Island, in the same way it bought a beach in Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Nelson's cathedral needs millions for seismic strengthening
Nelson's Christ Church Cathedral needs millions of dollars worth of seismic strengthening. And tthe public might be asked to help raise the funds so the building can lift its earthquake rating and be… Audio
Civil defence emergency in Christchurch
The Emergency Controller for Civil Defence in Canterbury John Mitchell, and Red Cross National Programmes Manager David Neal go through the current situation and give advice for those in Canterbury. Audio
Christchurch Earthquake - John Mitchell
John Mitchell is the head of Civil Defence. Audio
Phoenix claims ACC levy unfair
The Phoenix football team says the ACC levies it has to pay are far too high and are unfair. Audio
John Mitchell talks about latest foreshore and seabed deal
The Maori Party has agreed to back the National-led Government's proposal to replace the contentious 2004 Foreshore and Seabed Act with a new law. Audio
Consultation document on Foreshore and Seabed
Nobody will own the foreshore and seabed and if Maori can establish customary title and the Prime Minister says iwi will end up with effectively the same rights they have under the current law. Audio
Iwi comment on impending repeal
The Government's response to a review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act is set to go to Cabinet today, where Ministers are likely to agree to repeal the law. Audio
Emergency Services Prepare For Severe Flooding
State Highway One is closed between Seddon and Cheviot and local councils are dealing with landslips in many places. Audio
North Canterbury Hammered By Heavy Rain
In Kaikoura, it's been raining heavily all night and that is already causing problems. Audio
Canterbury Weather
The Hurunui District Council is on alert and ready to evacuate the small town of Amberley Beach. Audio
Greymouth and Canterbury Pull Together Through Storm
Greymouth residents are facing a big clean-up today as Canterbury residents are still unable to return to their homes. Audio
Science Report - The Tangaroa
John Mitchell invited Amelia Nurse on board for a tour of the ship. Audio
