Katie Todd
Clareburt's medal haul inspires community to call for more Olympic size pools
It was 10 medals for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games today. Among them Wellington swimming sensation Lewis Clareburt who snagged his third medal - this time a hard fought bronze.
The… Video, Audio
'Broken soul': Patient's spirits sink as lengthy wait for surgery drags on
The health crisis has become an excruciating reality for a woman who has waited 11 days for surgery after being placed in the wrong ward.
This afternoon the DHB has been forced to apologise after the… Audio
Hotels earned $1.3m a month operating as MIQ facilities
It can be revealed hotels earned about $1.3 million a month from becoming MIQ facilities.
Data released to RNZ shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment spent nearly $800 million in… Audio
Investigation follows woman's death after Middlemore's ED too crowded
Crisis meetings and investigations are continuing, after Middlemore ED's long wait times appear to have cost a life on Wednesday.
Counties Manukau District Health Board says patient presentations are… Audio
One million flu vaccines given, but 1m doses still sit on shelves
This year's influenza vaccine rollout has struck the one million mark, and ministers celebrating the milestone today are keen to keep up the momentum.
But it comes as healthcare workers grapple with… Audio
Witnesses react to shooting in Papakura
The south Auckland suburb of Papakura was rocked by a shooting this afternoon... right outside its the district court, next to the police station. The incident unfolded just before one-o-clock, and… Audio
Bus drivers working 13 hour shifts call for better conditions
Auckland bus drivers working 13 hour shifts to cover staff shortages, say their employers needs to take a hard look at the poor pay and "terrible" working conditions they're offering. They say… Audio
Tribesmen and Killer Beez - a history of the rivalry
Two people have been arrested after a spate of drive by shootings in Auckland - according to the Police Minister, Poto Williams.
Police have laid the blame for the shootings - along with several… Audio
Golfers cry foul over plans to open courses for more people, activities
Golfers are accusing Auckland Council of foul play over a plan to develop their courses into more versatile public spaces.
The council wants local boards to acknowledge it isn't sustainable, to keep… Video, Audio
Major concrete supplier appeals Pakiri sand mining ban ruling
Auckland's biggest supplier of sand for concrete is appealing a decision to stop taking it from Pakiri Beach.
McCallum Bros has been sucking up sand from three different depths, but Auckland… Video, Audio
Covid tech entrepreneur keen to trial more accurate RAT in NZ
A tech expert involved in creating the Covid tracer app, is trying to import and trial a new type of RAT test that could be as accurate as PCRs.
New Zealand experts say it could provide cheap, quick… Audio
Big home development offers friends chance to share mortgage
Aucklanders buddying up with extended family or friends to buy a home are the focus of a new subdivision in the city's south-east.
Houses with six to eight bedrooms, with split kitchens and living… Video, Audio
Sea rise: Race against time to save Tāmaki Drive
Authorities are in a race against time to save one of Auckland's most iconic waterfront areas and transport routes.
Tāmaki Drive is one of the prized coastal areas in the forefront of grim new… Video, Audio
Auckland suburbs get govt infrastructure boost for more homes
Staying in the Super City, where five Auckland suburbs are getting a cash injection to make them 'build ready' for 16 thousand homes.
$1.4 billion will be pumped into Mt Roskill, Mangere, Tāmaki… Audio
Politicians urged to get tough on ram raiders
Between 15 and 20 ram raids are said to be happening each week across the country. That's according to the Dairy and Business Owners Group - which is demanding more action.
Last night saw at least… Video, Audio
Pregnant NZers stuck overseas react to revealed MIQ memo
Women forced to give birth overseas because they couldn't get an MIQ spot late last year, say its abhorrent to learn that at that time, health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified.
It follows an… Audio
Waiheke restaurants sharing staff, co-ordinating hours
A group of Waiheke Island restaurants and bars have discovered the power of banding together to get them through tough Covid-19 times of staff shortages and scarce tourists.
They're co-ordinating… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland bar owner relieved at orange move
The relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions comes with perks for central city bars, restaurants and cafes.
After 11 weeks, business owners say they're pleased to see the back of mandatory seated service… Audio
Police promise presence in downtown Auckland after robberies
Police are promising a powerful presence in downtown Auckland as they move to crack down on what some say is runaway crime in the central city.
Business owners and residents say criminals have been… Audio
Govt reveals plan on law to stamp out modern slavery
The government is putting the onus on businesses to do their bit to stamp out modern slavery.
It's proposing a new law which would force companies to take action, if their products are linked to… Audio
