New Zealand poet and doctor Glenn Colquhoun has released two new books of poetry in te reo Māori, both accompanied by soundtracks. He tells Susie Ferguson about the legacy of Māori oral poetry and the long process of writing songs he could finally "take to the marae".

Glenn Colquhoun: 'It's well past time Pākeha sung to Māori'

News & Politics

On today's episode, A school lunch provider in the Coromandel discusses changes to the Government's school lunch scheme, the cost of paying doctors overtime is skyrocketing, and costing taxpayers more than $70 million annually, Phil Pennington discusses the costs, a raffle promising a top prize of a $2 million house and a Tesla is causing some people to question whether it's real, Katie Fitzgerald gives us an insight, the Free Speech Union has set up a support group for academics, chairperson of the group Dr Paul Moon joins us, a male stoat has been spotted on the Miramar peninsula for the first time since the pest was eliminated from the area late last year, Predator Free Miramar head Dan Henry tells us how the stoat got there, and Nathan Rarere gives us an update on the world of sports.

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May

A UN global plastics treaty is being compared to the Paris accord on climate, but proponents of a strong agreement are raising concerns about the influence of lobbyists on the process. The fourth of five negotiations concluded in Ottawa last week. The ubiquity of plastics has resulted not only in widespread global pollution, but is raising concerns about human health. Microplastics have been identified in human placentas and breast milk. Kathryn speaks with Professor Steve Fletcher director of the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth, who attended the UN global plastic treaty; paediatrician and plastics researcher with the Australian-based not-for-profit Minderoo Foundation, Dr Christos Symeonides; and University of Canterbury Toxicology Professor Ian Shaw, who is seeking more funding to investigate a potential link between microplastics and a rise in bowel cancer in people under 50.

UN treaty seeks to tackle plastic pollution

It's New Zealand Music Month and we're talking to Damon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, who was behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves and outdoor dance parties.

The Nomad: Behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves

RNZ Pacific News at 9am for 9 May 2024

A male stoat has been found on the Miramar Peninsula, the first to be spotted on the peninsula since the pest was eliminated from the area late last year. Predator Free Miramar leader Dan Henry spoke to Corin Dann.

Glenn Colquhoun: 'It's well past time Pākeha sung to Māori'

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