Kate Newton

It took five years to organise, 3-million dollars and 11-thousand kilometres of flying, but Auckland Zoo's newest elephant is finally here. Audio

Sikh leaders will meet in Auckland this weekend to discuss how to prevent religious discrimination after a club barred a Sikh man because of his turban. Audio

A literacy group in Auckland says some children are starting school with so few language skills, they don't even understand their own name when spoken to. Audio

Watch out -- the Aucklanders are coming. After month upon month of property price increases in the country's largest city, new figures show that Aucklanders on the hunt for a house are now looking… Audio

Energy users and researchers say new technology could heat up an already growing enthusiasm for solar panels in New Zealand. Audio

A solar energy researcher says new technology could boost already growing enthusiasm for solar panels in New Zealand. Audio

Counsellors and clients alike expect people to miss out on much-needed help when Relationships Aotearoa closes its doors this Friday. Audio

South Canterbury Finance investors who lost millions of dollars have pledged more than a hundred-thousand dollars to fund a possible legal claim. Audio

The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, is suggesting people who carry on working after 65 should not receive superannuation. Audio

The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio

The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio

They were nearly auctioned off in a desperate bid to help preserve a war memorial in London. Audio

First-home buyers say the Auckland house market is slipping out of grasp, with entry-level prices now sitting at half-a-million dollars. Audio

Media commentators say they expect a review of TV3's Campbell Live show will lead to it being axed, ending a tradition of prime time current affairs on television dating back to the 1960s. Audio

Three people have been arrested and charged with exploiting migrant workers at an Auckland restaurant chain. Audio

Analysts say a possible listing of Carter Holt Harvey on the sharemarket is unlikely to result in significant job losses. Audio

Aid agencies say clean water is an urgent priority in Vanuatu as the risk of disease - including measles - rises in post-disaster conditions. Audio

There are reports some smaller companies have been caught out by new restrictions. Audio

Lawyers say prosecuting anyone for Susan Burdett's murder, now Teina Pora has had his convictions quashed, will be very difficult. Audio

The Crown says it's time for Kim Dotcom to downsize his lavish lifestyle - starting with his mansion - after the internet businessman asked a court to release more of his money to pay the rent and buy… Audio