Jacob Mc Sweeny
Landslip blocks Wellington street
A house was evacuated in Wellington's Aro Valley on Thursday night after a slip. Wellington reporter Jacob McSweeny is at the scene. Audio
Drilling confirms freshwater presence under Wellington harbour
Initial tests on an aquifer in Wellington's harbour are showing promising signs of it being able to supply water to parts of the capital that could be without water for prolonged periods after a major… Video, Audio
Locals desperate for proper solution to Manawatu Gorge woe
Locals packed out a sports centre in Woodville last night demanding a solution to the difficulties posed by the closed Manawatu Gorge road. Ray Cook lives in Woodville but has to get to Manawatu for… Audio
Tale of two towns: Frustration at gorge closure
RNZ reporter Jacob McSweeny is in Ashhurst, where a public meeting is being held for Ashhurst and Woodville residents frustrated about the extended closure of the Manawatu gorge. Video, Audio
Martinborough businesses operate on skeleton crews
A completely washed out bridge has been stopping people getting into and out of Martinborough, so the town's businesses have today been operating with skeleton crews. Video, Audio
South Wairarapa floods "It's a serious amount of water."
South Wairarapa has been badly affected by floods. Our reporter Jacob McSweeny traveled to near Martinborough. "There's vicious freezing sideways rain - and that's flooded the rivers and the paddocks… Audio
Evacuations, power cuts as wild weather moves north
People have been evacuated due to heavy flooding in Wairarapa, while power has been cut to several areas throughout the country. The central North Island towns of Raetihi and Ohakune are cut off. Video, Audio
One glint of hope for Jensen family still keen to live in NZ
Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio
Parents struggle to keep kids busy in the holidays
School holiday programmes can cost as much as $114, but one solo mum in Te Karaka is offering a novel idea for just $5 a day. Jacob McSweeny reports. Video, Audio
If a tsunami is coming, walk or run to high ground, avoid cars
Wellington residents in tsunami-prone area are told if the worst happens they should head for the hills on foot and leave their cars behind. Audio
Lions tour security unchanged despite Manchester attack
The Prime Minister says the possibility of increased security around big events such as the Lions Tour will be discussed in the coming days, but New Zealand's threat level is "low". Audio
Treaty of Waitangi on public display
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition will now permanently be on display at He Tohu - an exhibition inside Wellington's National Library. Video, Audio
Wellington rugby's campaign kicks off without a hitch
An initiative aimed at cutting out abuse on the sidelines of kids games is under way in Wellington. It hopes to make the sidelines a friendlier place. It's too early to tell if its working, but for… Audio
Australians in NZ appalled by immigration moves across ditch
Australians studying, working and living here say they're struggling to understand why their government is giving New Zealanders living across the Tasman such a raw deal. Audio
Scientists rally behind embattled colleague Mike Joy
Scientists have been told to conduct their debates according to the science, not personalities. They've received a reminder of the rules after two took part in a radio discussion about whether… Audio
Wellington bus drivers in the dark over future work
Two companies that have won Wellington's bus contracts have been labelled 'anti-union' and accused of paying workers poorly. Audio
Helicopter pilot had crashed before
Helicopter pilot Rick Lucas has cheated death for the second time after his chopper spun out of control and crashed into the Pauatahanui Inlet, just north of Wellington. Video, Audio
Children's Commissioner says report will shake up Govt
Children's Commissioner says the report looking at seclusion gives New Zealand "probably the only chance in our lifetime," to once and for all end the practice of putting children and teenagers in… Audio
Woodville locals hoping Manawatu Gorge road opens soon
The Manawatu Gorge will be closed for three weeks which has at least one business owner worried about the impact on the local economy. "Woodville needs this traffic. Without the traffic Woodville… Audio
Police hunt for two gunmen in Canterbury
The hunt is on for two gunmen in Canterbury. our reporter Jacob McSweeny has the latest details on the incidents. Audio
