Rowan Quinn
Is Netflix the future for Maori television?
A new Māori media industry group is being lauched to ensure Māori media keeps pace with a changing world, with one young producer believing Netflix is the future. A young Maori TV producer believes… Audio
Man killed by own son labelled brutal controlling bully
The lawyers for the son say he was acting in self-defence, but the Crown says the son stabbed his father, knowing that his actions could cause death and he should be found guilty of murder. Audio
CEO unsure how EQC became 'dysfunctional'
EQC's chief executive Sid Miller says he accepts a critical report into wide-ranging deficiencies at the crown agency, but is at a loss to explain how things got so bad. Video, Audio
Jenny Salesa says she's changed after overspending taxpayer money
The country's top spending minister at the end of 2017, Jenny Salesa, says her travel was all above board but she has put systems in place to ensure taxpayers' money is much better used. Video, Audio
PM out campaigning 10 days ahead of due date
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy with selfies and hugs when she campaigned in Northcote today with Labour candidate Shanan Halbert, just days before her due date. Video, Audio
Warkworth voters suss out Simon Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges is travelling throughout the country so so-called ordinary voters can get to know him. Reporter Sarah Murphy followed him to Warkworth to find out what locals made of… Video, Audio
All Blacks' Barrett brothers about to make history
Taranaki's famous sons - Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett - will become the first trio of brothers to start a match for the All Blacks when they play France at Eden Park on Saturday. Audio
Stadium closure $10 million blow to Taranaki economy
Taranaki Chamber of Commerce estimates the region will take at least a $10 million hit a year after the shock closure of Yarrow Stadium. Video, Audio
National accuses government of favouring Northland
National is accusing the government of playing favourites by giving Northland 60 percent of the money allocated so far by the Provincial Growth Fund. But Minister Shane Jones says the north was… Audio
Evening business for 7 June 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Cat survives 4.5 hour drive in car's grill
A cat has made a miraculous recovery after it survived a four and a half hour drive from Auckland to New Plymouth trapped in the grill of a car, but its owners still haven't been found. Video, Audio
"Suck it and see" avo water consents a worry
Northland is poised to become the avocado capital of New Zealand after growers north of Kaitaia received the green light for irrigation. But DOC is considering challenging them in the Environment… Audio
Almost 20 percent of central Akl homes bought by foreign buyers
Foreign buyers made up 3 percent of all home transfers across New Zealand in the first quarter of 2018, but almost 20 percent in central Auckland. Minister David Parker says that vindicates the… Audio
Black Caps coach makes shock resignation
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has resigned after six years in what he described as an "all consuming" role. He spoke to sports reporter Clay Wilson about the tough and emotional decision. Video, Audio
Is this the end for forestry on the East Coast?
The chief executive of New Zealand's leading forestry service provider PF Olsen says the weekend's heavy rain in Tolaga Bay could spell the demise of forestry in the area. It comes as Minister Shane… Video, Audio
MPI backs its response to Mycoplasma bovis
MPI disputes farmers can manage themselves, and says it stands by its response to the disease, which has been criticised as being too slow, and uncoordinated. Audio
Waikato farmer publicly declares his herd as having M bovis
Waikato farmer Henk Smit told 600 farmers in Cambridge today that a herd he co-owns is the first in the region to have Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Man arrested for early-morning attack on jogger
A 33-year-old man arrested for the assault of a jogger in Auckland's St Mary's Bay has also been charged with other crimes in the area. Audio
Confusion on the cobbles: Coro to jump forward 18 months
Diehard fans will have two options - keep watching the current series at their own pace or watch a condensed two hour special. Audio
Eyebrows raised over Filipino labour-hire contracts
Auckland construction worker told he'd have to pay $5k or be deported in order to get out of his contract. Audio
