There are calls for an overnight homeless shelter in Tāmaki Makaurau following alleged sexual assaults of homeless people. Life on the streets is becoming increasingly dangerous for rough sleepers and the homeless with increased assaults and violence and now a series of alleged sexual assaults. Those working with the homeless are also concerned that winter will lead to increased health problems and deaths. Leah Te Whata reports live from the Auckland Newsroom: Tracie Winchcombe (Hunga Kaingakore), Audrey van Ryn (Māngai Hunga Kaingakore), Marama Davidson (Kaiārahi Takirua, Ngā Kākariki).
Marama Davidson has experienced her first day as co-leader of the Green Party and says she wishes to increase the party’s share of the vote by differentiating it from the Labour Party. This follows the party gifting their questions in Parliament to the National Party, a move which perplexed and angered their supporters. The National Party have signalled they wish to enhance their environmental credentials, but the Green Party are wary of their commitment and ability to deliver on any promises. Talisa Kupenga reports live from Wellington: Marama Davidson (Kaiārahi Takirua, Te Rōpū Kākariki).
Netsafe is advising New Zealanders to change their privacy setting on Facebook after revelations of a date breach by Cambridge Analytica. The Privacy Commission has also stated that they lack the power to address people’s concerns about the security of their personal information. Rukuwai Tipene-Allen reports: Sean Lyons (Kaiwhakahaere o te Hangarau me te Whanaungatanga, Netsafe).
Rotorua is set to become the first bilingual city in Aotearoa with bilingual signage welcoming people. The New Zealand Transport Agency and the Rotorua Lakes Council have reached an agreement on new signs reading “Haere Mai Ki Rotorua” and regulations around other road signs are currently being examined. Mere McLean reports: Steve Chadwick (Koromatua, Rotorua), Meihana Te Huia (Kainoho ki Rotorua), Ratu Tibble (Kainoho ki Rotorua).
A former smoker has created a vaping app called “Qwit” designed to help smokers quit the habit. The behavioural modification app was created by health professionals to help people reduce their consumption of cigarettes. Tema Hemi reports: QJ Satchell (Kaitohutohu Manatū Hauora), Marewa Glover (Kairangahau).
Rāhia Timutimu reports on the Commonwealth Games live from the Gold Coast.
The Cook Islands have just made history by winning their first ever Commonwealth Games medal for Lawn Bowls in the men’s pairs. The proud youngsters are just 19 and 20 years old and come from a family with a history of lawn bowls excellence. Moana Makapelu Lee reports live from Broadbeach: Taiki Paniani (Kaipīrori Maitai), Aidan Zittersteijn (Kaipīrori Maitai).
Lewis Clareburt has joined with whānau and friends to celebrate his bronze medal win in 400 metre individual medley. Wikitoria Lee reports: Lewis Clareburt (Tainui), Robin Clareburt (Māmā).
Malawi have defeated the Silver Ferns 57-53 in a historic match that has blown the Netball competition at the Commonwealth games wide open.
Tasmyn Berry has defeated Lethabo Modukanale on points and has reached the semi-finals at her first Commonwealth Games. The female boxer in the 45 – 48 kilogram category will now face Kristina O’Hara from Ireland. Rāhia Timutimu reports: Tasmyn Berry (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Waikato).
Kawe Roes presents a weather report with a Māori perspective: The Lunar Calendar – The moon is in the phase of Tangaroa Whakapau.