Ella Stewart

The organisers of Auckland's Homeshow are asking the Government for a level 2 exemption so the event can go ahead in November. The show, which has been postponed for the third time in the past year… Audio

As well as providing people with the essentials and a smile, dairies and corner stores have long served as a community hubs. During Alert Level 4, they've become even more important, opening early and… Audio

We've seen the news that people have been queueing up in their cars for hours to get a Covid test ... but what do you do if you need to be tested and don't have a car? Auckland Central MP Chloe… Audio

That's the mental side of pet life sorted, but with the entire country in level 4 until at least midnight Friday, should you pat another person's dog or cat while you're out? And can the Delta virus… Audio

If you're looking for fans of lockdown fans, your pets might be the only ones putting up their paws up right now. When everything's shut, there's not a lot to do right? Except maybe go for run .. take… Audio

The surge in demand for Covid-19 tests in Auckland today forced some vaccination centres to close so that staff could be diverted to testing stations.

But as Ella Stewart reports, whilst many faced… Audio

A leading health expert says even if you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 you still need to act as if you are carrying the virus to ensure you don't risk infecting others. Vaccinologist Helen… Audio

If you're just joining us, New Zealand is waking up to a strict level four lockdown. Auckland and the Coromandel will be in it for at least seven days, with the rest of the country at level 4 for… Audio

New Zealand has been chosen to be part of a late-stage trial for a new European Covid-19 vaccine. The VLA2001 vaccine, created by company French biotech company Valneva, has already been trailed on… Audio

A group of Kiwis stranded overseas say the MIQ booking system is dysfunctional and are urging the government to fix it. Grounded Kiwis, which is made up of some 2000 people, has sent an open letter to… Audio

At yesterday's 'Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World forum' there were perhaps more questions than answers. But there was one thing about which all the experts agreed unequivocally: get the… Audio

No, that wasnt a new breed of dog you saw in the park by the beach It's the time of the year where young seals and male seals of any age can be spotted in some unusual places as they leave their… Audio

With the deadly Delta variant of Covid-19 banging at the door, the government has issued a strong warning to New Zealanders, saying it won't hesitate to plunge the country into lockdown. Covid-19… Audio

New findings show that rates of depression and anxiety amongst youth has doubled during the pandemic. Researchers looked at 29 studies of more than 80-thousand youth globally, and concluded that young… Audio

The UN's climate change body has released a new report into the stark reality of what's in store for the planet as climate change progresses and the temperatures warm. The landmark study warns of… Audio

The Olympics is drawing to a close with cycling, athletics and golf ending New Zealand's medal campaign on Sunday. Over the past fortnight, friends and family of our athletes, who have been unable to… Audio

A little over an hour after Lisa Carrington blitzed the field to take Gold in the women's K1 200m final, she hopped in the boat with team-mate Caitlin Regal and did it all again. New Zealand's golden… Audio

It's a big day at the Olympics for Kiwi watersports Lisa Carrington could become our most successful Olympic athlete EVER as she goes for two golds. The K200, a 200 meter solo dash, and the K2 500, a… Audio

New Zealand's wonderful Olympic weekend continued with success inside the track and field stadium in Tokyo when champion shotputter Dame Valerie Adams added a bronze medal to her collection. Adams… Audio