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Kerre McIvor Mornings

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Kerre McIvor Mornings

KERRE MCIVOR MORNINGS

This is the show that delivers a little bit of everything.

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your morning listening covered.

Join Kerre McIvor one of New Zealand’s best loved personalities as she dishes up a bold, sharp and energetic show Monday to Friday 9am-12md.

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Kerre McIvor: We know what to do about Covid, why doesn't the government?

Ladies and gentlemen, this is not our first rodeo. We know what to do. As we move up the alert levels, our behaviours change and certain things are expected of...
GulfX: Protecting marine environments not just about fisheries

Restrictions on fishing and new marine protection areas are being introduced to protect Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. Gulf X is a major marine restoration project launched...
Women's Refuge lead researcher says children hadn't been considered before research

Women’s Refuge has released a first-of-its-kind research report into what children need to feel safe after family violence. The Women's Refuge system was set up...
Fisheries Minister: Commercial fishing changes 'good for NZ's brand'

A change has been proposed to encourage commercial fishers to only catch the fish they actually want. The Government's making it so fishing vessels has to bring...
Why first quarter GDP figure has surprised commentators

New Zealand has again avoided a recession. Broad-based growth in this year's first quarter has driven a 1.6 per cent rise in GDP. It follows a 1 per cent fall in...
Stuart Nash: Team NZ's decision disappointing but that's the '21st century reality'

It's a no from Team New Zealand to the Government's $99 million offer for hosting the next America's Cup. The board has informed Auckland Council and the Crown that's...
Kerre McIvor: Apology over dawn raids is long overdue

Surely there is no reasonable person who would object to the government apologising for the way Pacifica people were treated during the 1970s when they were subjected...
Auckland councillor: Apology for Dawn Raids a start, requires action

The Government has agreed to apologise for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s on Pasifika, Maori, and other people of colour. Police also randomly forced them to show proof...
NZEI President says primary teachers face increased demand but staffing levels are mostly unchanged

A landmark report by the New Zealand Education Institution has found primary school teachers face increased demands, but staff numbers are mostly unchanged. The...
PR specialist says National Party 'overdue for a shakeup'

The National Party is due to meet later this month to vote on proposed changes to its internal rules after a string of problems with MPs and candidates, and a disastrous...
Mayor: Ashburton needs a new bridge as much as Auckland

The Ashburton District Council is facing a big repair bill to fix up gaping holes left in rutted roads and fix their bridge. Mayor Neil Brown says if Auckland can...
Claire Insley: Research shows vegan diets can be harmful to infants

UK research has found that children on a vegan diet are more likely to be shorter and have weaker bones than their meat-eating peers. The study by the UCL Great...
David Wait: Nurses to strike over pay rates and staffing levels

Nurses Organisation members around the country are striking between 11am and 7pm tomorrow, after rejecting another pay offer. They say pay rates don't attract people...
Paul Goldsmith: 'Real disappointment' over Second Language Bbll

A bill that would have required all primary and intermediate schools to offer second language tuition from among 10 priority languages has been torpedoed by Labour...
Popstars 2021 winner's single goes number one

Christabel Williams has been crowned the winner of Popstars 2021, taking out the $100,000 prize and proving she is well on her way to living out her music dream. The...
Kerre McIvor: Do Police body cameras work?

A lot of jobs require the wearing of body cams; parking wardens, SPCA inspectors, conservation rangers, a whole host of them. And yet our police don't. Race Relations...
NZ Infrastructure Commission: Some of the most critical infrastructure issues we face

Further to the cycling discussion on Monday, Kerre McIvor was reading a Listener piece by the Chair of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Dr Alan Bollard. Within...
Kerre McIvor: Is it time to start working with gangs?

Further to the cycling chat yesterday, just a follow up. Reading the Listener and there's a piece in there by Alan Bollard - chair of the New Zealand Infrastructure...
Kerre McIvor: I don't feel like supporting cyclists or cycle lanes again

I was heading over to the North Shore on Sunday morning - in the never ending search for the perfect inter-generational home - and thought how lovely to see so many...
Neuroscientist: Kids these days are less resilient, we made them that way

Today is Gumboot Friday. Mike King says research tells us that the number one support that can be offered to help an at-risk young person is to give them face-to-face...
'Foolish': Property commentator on house price predictions

There is a prediction that house prices won't rise much from here. The Reserve Bank is forecasting zero upward price movement for the next year from June onwards. The...
Kerre McIvor: If you're educated, fit and well and not working, why not?

Remember BBQ man? Man, I wished we'd kept that clip. Our conversation is seared into my memory and those of you who heard it will have remembered it. Basically,...
Medical professor: 'Complacency' in our Covid response

Many countries around the world are seeing a Covid-19 surge, which some are saying should be a warning for Australia and New Zealand. Nations like Taiwan, Singapore,...
Kerre McIvor: There's trouble in Paradise

A new survey has revealed that Kiwis are fearful of a more visible gang presence in public spaces. A man died following a shooting in Auckland's Ōtāhuhu in the...
Dame Cindy Kiro: From 'very poor' upbringing to Governor-General

Dame Cindy Kiro says she hopes to inspire young wāhine to aim for the "very top" after being named New Zealand's first wāhine Māori Governor-General. Shortly after...
Kerre McIvor: How do you decide who is the best teacher?

I know the argument for paying teachers on performance has been around for years - ever since I've been hosting a talkback show. But its been around for even longer...
Kerre McIvor: Benefit increase money well spent, if it works

Well, we were right to be waiting in anticipation. In Grant Robertson's first budget unfettered by New Zealand First, he delivered a true Labour budget, with money...
Prince William slams BBC following Princess Diana interview revelations

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has lambasted the BBC for contributing "significantly to her fear, paranoia and isolation" felt by his late mother, Princess...
Kerre McIvor: Have a Budget wishlist? I wouldn't hold my breath

Greens MP Julie Anne Genter wants this government to spend like there’s no tomorrow. She reckons this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to borrow cheap money...
Computer expert: Waikato DHB hack will help better prepare defences

The cyber-attack that's crippling Waikato District Health Board services could go on for days. The DHB's entire IT service was brought down by hackers yesterday...