New Zealand

An organisation which provides health education to young people says some rangatahi who vape are consuming as much nicotine as someone smoking a pack and a half of cigarettes a day.

The Life… Audio

There's no 'plan b' if Christchurch's hotly-debated multi-use arena is ultimately scrapped, according to the Crusaders chief executive.

The proposal's been passed to the public for their say on… Video, Audio

New faces, old heads and a certain rugby league convert. As usual, there's plenty to talk about in the first All Blacks squad of the year.

The 36-strong group will host Ireland - one of 3 teams they… Audio

A crisis meeting has been called between KiwiSaver provider Simplicity and Fletcher Building over impact GIB supply problems are having on its $35 million-worth of shares.

Last week, Simplicity's… Video, Audio

Wild weather continues to pummel districts north of Wellington in what's being described as an unprecedented storm on the Kāpiti Coast.

A neighborhood in Waikanae's been in clean-up mode today after… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister has shaken up her Cabinet line-up following the surprise departures of two key team members.

Parliament's speaker Trevor Mallard will leave next month - and the Justice Minister… Video, Audio

Hawke's Bay councils are launching a campaign on the controversial three waters reforms, getting locals to have their say, claiming the government hasn't listened to communities.

All councils in the… Audio

Jacinda Ardern appears to have had some success in her long-standing battle to convince Australia to review its contentious 501 deportation scheme.

Under the section 501 visa character test… Video, Audio

A social housing developer's leading a revolt against Fletcher Building's effective monopoly on plaster board supplies that's brought some construction companies to their knees.

Simplicity Living has… Video, Audio

Crusaders or Chiefs, Blues or Brumbies? Four teams go into this weekend's semifinals - but only two will emerge to play for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title.

Are we in for another all-New… Audio

After 42 years, the iconic horse trekking business that put Pakiri Beach on the map is winding down.

Its owner Sharley Haddon is looking for extra special new homes for 40 beloved horses. Katie Todd… Video, Audio

A Mother Theresa to many. That's how 77-year-old Maria Brown is being remembered by relatives.

The Onehunga woman was found deceased in her home on her birthday by a family member. Police are now… Video, Audio

The High Court has heard New Zealand First's former secretary once warned secrecy around the New Zealand First Foundation could compromise her job and expose the party to prosecution.

It's now the… Audio

Frustrated farmers in Canterbury's Selwyn district are wanting answers after storms and high tide surges continue to cause havoc on their properties.

Property owners along the coast of Southbridge… Video, Audio

New Zealand's bus driver shortage could be about to get a whole lot more dire, with Australian transport companies keen to entice drivers across the ditch.

Australian transport companies offer better… Audio

Winter is well and truly here. Stormy weather lashed much of the country today, from high winds in Taranaki to snow down south.

MetService reported 20,000 lightning strikes in Western regions in a 24… Audio