Stories by Russell Palmer

Police and the IPCA are tomorrow releasing their first joint report into pursuits. Here's a short history of pursuits, police policy, and crash trends.

An outbreak of measles in Canterbury has prompted huge demand for vaccinations, but what is the disease and how serious is it really?

Temperatures in Dunedin have hit a record 35 degrees celsius.

New Zealand needs to have a vision for zero road deaths because any death is intolerable, NZTA Road Safety Manager Harry Wilson says.

Wet weather in the South Island over the weekend has broken a number of records, with Christchurch receiving 167 percent of its normal July rainfall during the storm.

Vice President Joe Biden's arrival this evening follows a tradition of visits "strengthening our relationship" marred by differences over US military endeavors. Audio