Matthew Theunissen

Judith Collins is continuing to draw criticism for describing obesity as a weakness and saying people should not "blame systems for personal choices". Auckland artist Isoa Kavakimotu took real… Audio

A godwit has just recorded the longest ever flight by a land bird, flying non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand. The bird, known as 4BBRW, was tracked from its breeding grounds in Alaska as it flew… Audio

A leading epidemiologist says the World Health Organisation's Covid-19 advice has not been helpful to countries like New Zealand. Professor Michael Baker's comments follow the WHO's special envoy on… Audio

Since the Second World War US military operations have been contaminating the Pacific with toxic substances, including chemical weapons and radioactive material. It's estimated that hundreds of… Audio

The Electoral Commission is under fire for a number of problems with advanced voting including an error on ballots which risked hampering votes for one party. The commission has apologised to the… Audio

Cabinet will meet today to decide whether there's enough evidence to conclude that the Auckland Covid outbreak has been contained and the city can return to normality. It has agreed, in principle, for… Audio

The trout and salmon fishing season opens today for many of the country's - and the world's - best freshwater fishing rivers and lakes. Fishing guides have been hit incredibly hard by the borders… Audio

The Labour Party unveiled its billion dollar plan for the health sector yesterday, which includes 176-million dollars allocated to improve access to dental care. The party plans to invest in up to 20… Audio

Australian scientists have created a simple nasal spray which they believe could be remarkably effective in treating Covid-19. The product, called INNA-051, is being developed by Australian biotech… Audio

All of New Zealand bar Auckland is now at Alert Level 1 meaning life can - pretty much - return to normal, albeit without overseas visitors. And at midnight on Wednesday restrictions on the size of… Audio

People travelling to or from Auckland's North Shore this morning are being urged to avoid the Harbour Bridge or to use public transport after the bridge was damaged when a truck tipped over in heavy… Audio

The National Party says anyone who refuses a test on day three of their stay in a managed isolation facility should automatically be moved into quarantine. Currently it's only compulsory for testing… Audio

A huge fire near Auckland Airport this morning has destroyed the office of a campervan business, and several campervans.

Richard Pearse Drive and surrounding roads were closed, causing heavy traffic… Video, Audio

A Maui campervan workshop and van storage building is on fire near the airport in south Auckland.

Fire and Emergency says crews were called to the fire on Richard Pearse Drive shortly after 5 this… Audio

The National Party wants all people flying into the country are tested for Covid-19 before they embark, but at least five of the people who tested positive for Covid-19 in managed isolation yesterday… Audio

Auckland is now at Alert Level 2, but are people following the requirement to wear masks on public transport?

Reporter Matthew Theunissen is at the Manukau bus and train station.

He speaks to Susie… Audio

Women who've lost their jobs due to Covid-19 are being forced to either retrain or seek work well below their skill level. The pandemic has disproportionately affected women's employment, with… Audio

Thousands of Aucklanders are desperately turning to food banks as increasing job losses wipe out family incomes. In Takanini yesterday, cars formed queues kilometres long for food parcels from the… Audio