Rayssa Almeida
Wellington traffic update: Crash and train trouble cause delays for commuters
Trains in the Capital are still running on a Saturday timetable due to an ongoing signal fault.
Commuters have been told to expect delays and if possible find alternative ways to get into the city.
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All Whites Football World Cup qualifier update
The All Whites are playing Costa Rica in an all-important one-off game in Qatar for a place in this year's men's Football World Cup.
The game kicked off at 6am.
RNZ reporter Rayssa Almeida is at the… Audio
All Whites vs Costa Rica update
The All Whites are facing off against Costa Rica in an all-important one-off game in Qatar for a place in this year's men's Football World Cup.
The game was due to kick off at 6am.
RNZ reporter… Audio
Abuse in Care Inquiry focuses on foster care
State-run foster care will be the focus of the week-long Abuse in Care Inquiry starting today.
People who were abused and neglected while in foster care will tell their stories of surviving in the… Audio
Massey neighbourhood wakes up news of shooting
Our reporter Rayssa Almeida went to Massey's Vina Place which is the scene of the latest shootings across Auckland suburbs. Audio
Seven shootings in Akl overnight, at least 12 since the weekend say police
In Tāmaki Makaurau, the police responded to seven firearms incidents overnight.
No injuries have been reported, but the message RNZ is hearing from people in Ōtara, Papatoetoe, Flat Bush, Papakura… Audio
Gang-related drive by shootings scare neighbourhood
There were at least five drive by shootings in Auckland last night, across Otara, Papatoetoe, Flat Bush, Papakura, and Te Atatū. Our reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to some of the residents down at… Audio
Families worried for elderly due to rest home restrictions
Families are worried for their elderly relatives as rest homes restrict admissions to new patients because of a shortage of nurses. A survey of those running homes managing 22-thousand beds has found… Audio
Life on the streets in Auckland 'definitely hard as' for formerly homeless teen
Two brothers who've spent years couch-surfing and living rough have finally found somewhere to live in Auckland.
'Chris' - not his real name - says he hasn't had a proper home for most of his teenage… Audio
Young people struggling with homelessness
An Auckland teenager who has been living on the streets with his 14-year-old brother says they were always on the move - trying to find somewhere safe to sleep.
The pair now have an address - thanks… Audio
North Island resthome operator warning sector at brink
A resthome operator in the North Island is warning the sector is starting to collapse because of what it calls a near-catastrophic staffing crisis.
In Wellington and the Hutt Valley, one provider… Audio
