Jordan Bond
Measles outbreak likely to continue into the new year
Meanwhile the Auckland public health authority expects people to still be getting measles into the new year, as it warns people the virus is continuing to spread. And it's warning we'll have further… Audio
Former MP Chester Burrows not sure about armed police
A police Armed Response Team has been used to pull over a car linked to a dishonesty crime in Hamilton.
The police say this was appropriate because the man found in the car had been known to carry… Audio
Inside the National Party's Botany selection meeting
Christopher Luxon has been selected as the National Party's candidate for the Botany electorate.
Mr Luxon put forward his name forward less than a month ago, after six years as Air New Zealand's… Audio
Businesses hit by City Rail Link construction to be offered compensation
Businesses suffering from the ongoing City Rail Link construction are pleased but circumspect at the chance of getting any money to make up for their losses. The government and council jointly… Audio
Yoghurt company lucky listeria didn't get into products - expert
A food safety expert says "The Collective" yoghurt company, Epicurean Dairy, was very lucky listeria didn't get into its products and onto supermarket shelves.
The company and two directors have been… Audio
Employers welcome foreign worker visa changes
Employers are welcoming a streamlined visa process for hiring foreign workers, and say it'll help them fill critical labour gaps where New Zealanders are not available.
The government has outlined… Audio
Witness describes awful first minutes after tour bus crash near Rotorua
A witness has described the awful first minutes after arriving at the scene of the tour bus crash near Rotorua, in which five Chinese tourists died. The police say the bus driver failed to navigate a… Audio
Bus crash: Witness describes awful accident scene near Rotorua
One of the first people on the scene of a bus crash near Rotorua in which five Chinese tourists died says the situation was awful. The bus was on its way to Rotorua yesterday morning when police say… Audio
Health experts concerned as measles spreads from Auckland
Public health experts say they're concerned Auckland's measles outbreak will soon become a nationwide problem.
The Ministry of Health is trying to contain an escalating number of cases in the city… Audio
E-scooter war heats up as tow-trucks get involved
The e-scooter war is heating up. There's another brand in Auckland, one more heading to Christchurch soon, supersized scooters, and freebies and discounts to attract customers in the now competitive… Audio
Will a new generation bring diversity to local councils?
A diverse range of New Zealanders are contesting next month's local body elections, with some saying they're frustrated with who's making decisions over their lives. In the current crop of elected… Audio
Local body elections: Pay to vote idea floated
Being paid to vote is one of the ideas put forward as a way to get more people voting in this year's local body elections. Voter turnout for council elections has been falling since the 80s and… Audio
Condos or corn? Govt proposes protection for arable land
Fruit and vegetable growers say it's now or never to protect the country's most fertile land from housing developments. The government has proposed greater protection for arable land from being… Audio
Sydney attack: Assailant carried info about other mass killings
The police say a Sydney man suspected of stabbing a woman to death yesterday in the city centre had material on him about terror events around the world, including in New Zealand and the US. The… Audio
Ihumātao: Donations flood in to support occupiers
Those on the front line at Ihumātao are persevering through rain and wind, supported by the generosity of those who can't be there. As the protest nears the end of its third week, reporter Jordan Bond… Audio
Parcels of cocaine wash up on west Auckland beach
An estimated $3 million worth of cocaine has washed up on a rugged west Auckland beach, much to the surprise of locals. No arrests have been made, and police are trying to work out where the drugs… Video, Audio
Aucklanders urged to conserve water as dry spell continues
Aucklanders are being asked again to conserve water, after a record dry start to the year, and no good outlook for the rest of it. Video, Audio
Schools on high alert as more measles cases confirmed
Schools are on high alert for new measles cases in Auckland as pupils returned to their classrooms from holiday today. Another 68 people have been diagnosed with measles in the last fortnight, with… Audio
Black Caps players return home
The first group of Black Caps arrived home this morning after their nail-biting World Cup loss against England on Monday. Reporter Jordan Bond and videographer Dan Cook were at Auckland Airport as… Video, Audio
First Black Caps arrive home today
The first of the Black Caps' Cricket World Cup squad arrive back in New Zealand today.
RNZ reporter Jordan Bond speaks to Corin Dann from Auckland airport. Audio