Kate Newton
Dunedin rental WOF gains support but landlords concerned
A Dunedin community support group says it's been advocating for minimum rental housing standards for a decade and is delighted the city's council will take a local bill to Parliament. Audio
Explosion at scrap metal factory not first accidental blast
The fire service says workers at a scrap metal factory in South Auckland are incredibly lucky to have escaped unharmed after a massive explosion at the plant last night. Audio
Road users support Auckland transport plan
Business owners and commercial road users are throwing their support behind funding proposals for Auckland's transport projects, despite the Government shooting down much of the plan just hours after… Audio
Aucklanders back roading hikes
Business owners and commercial road users are throwing their support behind funding proposals which include higher rates and fuel taxes to free up Auckland's gridlocked roads, but the Government has… Audio
Man sentenced to prison for refusing to do jury service
An Auckland man has been sentenced to ten days in prison for refusing to serve on a jury because he was too busy at work. Audio
Police confirm ex-soldier did not shoot himself
The police have confirmed the ex-soldier who died in a gunfight on an Auckland motorway did not shoot himself. Audio
Putaruru community bans synthetic highs
A bill to limit the sale of so-called legal highs is expected to pass its final reading in Parliament this Thursday. Audio
More jail time for Capital and Merchant directors
Two former finance directors already in prison for seven and a half years have been given more jail time for misleading investors in the failed company Capital and Merchant. Audio
Auckland mayoral campaign spending too high, says candidate
One of the contenders for Auckland's mayoralty says spending limits for the campaign are too high. Audio
Afghan interpreters ready to begin life in New Zealand
Hamilton and Palmerston North will gain their newest residents this week when 30 Afghan interpreters and their families arrive in the cities. Audio
More charges expected against drug-accused cop
A west Auckland police officer already facing serious drugs charges is likely to be charged with corruption today. Audio
Patron of Glenn Inquiry considers quitting
Dame Catherine Tizard is considering quitting as patron of a high-profile inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence in the wake of key members resigning. Audio
Sexual abuse counsellors say funding in crisis
Sexual abuse support services say they're stretched to breaking point and desperately need ongoing funding from the Government. Audio
Navy patrol cuts could jeopardise control over NZ waters
Crew shortages are severely limiting the navy's ability to carry out maritime patrols in our territorial waters. Audio
Maritime NZ detains vessel involved in collision
Maritime New Zealand says it will be detaining a water taxi that collided with a commuter ferry in Auckland at about 8 o'clock this morning while it investigates what happened. Audio
Airlines warn ticket prices will rise with increased levies
Major airlines are warning passengers will end up paying for a hike in air traffic charges. Audio
Len Brown: 'Auckland rates rise can not be sugarcoated'
An Auckland councillor, who voted against a rates increase this year, says after three years the benefits of the super-city are yet to be realised. Audio
Auckland rates to rise by almost 3 percent
The Auckland Council has a short time ago agreed on an average 2 point 9 percent rate rise for households. Audio
Auckland man fights to become an Anglican priest
A gay Auckland man has taken his fight to become an Anglican priest to the Human Rights Tribunal. Audio
Child welfare campaigners question research funding
Child welfare campaigners say less talk and more action is needed, when it comes to giving children a better start in life. Audio
