Ashleigh Mc Caull

The start of Summer has seen Fire and Emergency put a total fire ban in place for the islands of the Hauraki Gulf due to tinder dry conditions. This week parts of the country can expect to see… Audio

There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out that a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years. Ashleigh McCaull was at Monday night's… Audio

The streets around Parliament are packed as hīkoi mō te Tiriti arrives in Wellington. RNZ journalist Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on parliament tomorrow as te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti convoys come together in the capital. Final preparations are being made in Wellington ahead of the… Audio

Waiata and kapa haka ran out across Te Papaiouru marae as the haukāinga entertained the masses coming to pay their respects for Sir Robert Gillies. Ashleigh McCaull reports from Rotorua. Audio

Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is at Ohinemutu, in Rotorua and she spoke to Alexa… Audio

Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is in Rotorua. Audio

Wellington City Council is walking a tightrope as it considers amending its Long Term Plan, with 14 projects and programmes on the chopping block. Ashleigh McCaull with that report. Audio

Naenae College is still weighing up the new food in schools changes, they still don't know how exactly it will be run. Ashleigh McCaull reports Audio

A survivor of drink spiking is calling for the country to follow in Australia's footsteps and introduce a test that can detect if a drink has been tampered with. Ashleigh McCaull has more. Audio

The man jailed for almost 13 years for killing RNZ journalist Phillip Cottrell has been released, despite still being high risk and rejecting rehabilitation. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 climate protests today. They're calling for the government to… Audio

Ruapehu officials are hoping a new dining experience on the Northern Express will help boost tourism in the region. The scenic train which runs between Wellington and Auckland has introduced a… Audio

Major disruption to Wellington's commuter trains could end tomorrow as pay talks between operator Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union begin. They're optimistic they can strike a deal to… Audio

An independent review into Wairoa's June flood found the Hawke's Bay Regional Council doesn't have a proper management plan in place. It's made several recommendations including actions to better… Audio

Stories are emerging of selfless heroism from members of Wairoa's fire brigade when the town flooded in June. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

A month on from the Wairoa's devastating floods and the town's mayor says it was only luck they didn't need "body bags". Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

Almost a month on from June's devastating floods in Wairoa and residents are still cleaning up their properties, but many are unsure when their homes will be livable again. Many are angry at the… Audio

Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Audio

After almost 35 years streaming into kiwi living rooms, Newshub's final 6pm bulletin will go to air tonight bringing to an end the broadcasting careers of some of the country's most high profile… Audio