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Top Stories for Thursday 10 February 2022
Today on RNZ National Hundreds of anti-Covid-mandate protesters have spent a second night illegally camped at Parliament There's concern the protest could become a super spreader event, we'll get the… Audio
Womad organiser says it had little choice but to cancel
The organisers of Womad New Zealand say the decision to cancel the festival in March has been devastating for artists and crew, but they had little choice. Suzanne Porter, the chief executive of the… Audio
Covid-19: Protesters after police order to leave Parliament
A large police presence is now in place at Parliament. As we told you moments ago , the Speaker has authorised the closure of the Parliamentary precinct and the police have told the protesters the… Audio
Royal Comm hears about abuse at Marylands School
A survivor of abuse at Marylands School in Christchurch in the 1970s has given evidence of deviant behaviour from some of the Catholic brothers who ran the place. The school for boys with intellectual… Audio
Covid-19: Police tell Parliament protestors to leave
Up to 50 police have deployed a short time ago at the scene of the protest encampment at parliament.
The Speaker has authorised the closure of the Parliamentary precinct, if the police deem it… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland hospitality businesses want more support
Dozens of cafe, resturant and venue owners in central Auckland say they are on the brink of bankruptcy, with the looming Omicron wave keeping customers away.
More than 60 have signed an open letter… Audio
Porirua Mayor wants Minister to sort Transmission Gully
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker is livid and wants answers about the Transmission Gully highway north of Wellington.
The billion-dollar 27km road project has missed five opening-day deadlines in two years.
…Covid-19: Wellington Mayor on Parliament protest
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster admits they have lost control of part of the city as a protest around the Parliament area enters its third day.
Anti-vaccine mandate protestors have descended on the city… Audio
Covid-19: Tame Iti on protestors at Parliament
Tame Iti has been a life-long activist, and in the 70's camped out by the steps of power alongside members of the group Nga Tamatoa.
But when it comes to the anti-vaccine protest happening at… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest could be a superspreader event - Michael Baker
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says the protest at Parliament has all the ingredients to become a superspreader event.
The protest, which is on the grounds of Parliament and surrounding streets, has… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament occupation continues
Wellington is waking this morning to the continued occupation of Parliament grounds.
Hundreds of anti-Covid-19 vaccine mandate protesters spent a second night illegally camping despite being asked to… Audio
More heavy rain hits West Coast
As if last week wasn't enough, West Coast has endured another night of heavy rain.
West Coast districts from Buller and the Nelson lakes, to Westland south of Fox Glacier, were issued an orange heavy… Audio
Covid-19: Some Parliamentarians shaken up by protest - Chris Bishop
National Party Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop says he's not worried by the protest at Parliament but he knows people working in the precinct that are.
The protestors, who are mostly against the… Audio
New food storage facility coming to Auckland
Backers of new food storage facilties in Auckland say the project will help the country prepare for future pandemic food shortages.
New facilities for fast-moving consumer goods are planned for Drury… Audio
Wellington wakes to continued occpation at Parliament
Wellington is waking this morning to a continued occupation of Parliament grounds, with no indication of when it will end.
Hundreds of anti-Covid-19 vaccine mandate protesters spent a second night… Audio
Home kills on the rise
Home kill butchers have noticed an increase in people growing their own meat. Southland Butcher Craig Hamilton is spending more time on the road than you'd expect for a man in white gumboots. He talks… Audio
Oscar nominations out, Dom Corry shares his thoughts
The contenders for this year's Oscars have been revealed this morning. Jane Campion's Power of the Dog has bagged a whopping 12 nods. We talk to regular reviewer and editor-at-large for Letterboxd… Audio
The Beths new single out today
The Beths have dropped a new single today to coincide with the announcement they have signed up with Ivy League Records. Lead singer Liz Stokes talks to Jesse. Audio
Over 30's charged more for the chance at love
If you've ever delved into the world of online dating apps - or Tinder specifically, you'd be with familiar the "binging" sound that rings out when you get a match.
But it turns out, the older… Audio
Oscar nominee reacts to the news
New Zealand director, Dame Jane Campion's film "The Power of the Dog" has been nominated for 12 Oscars.
It includes best picture, best director, best actor, best supporting actress, best supporting… Audio