Sarah Robson
40 percent of plastics not recycled properly
Many of us have been recycling for years - but it turns out we're not that good at it. Research from the Waste Management Institute's found almost 40 percent of plastics that can be recycled end up in… Audio
More hardship grants needed, job seeking numbers down
The number of people needing hardship grants to help pay for things like food and housing is continuing to climb. The latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development show that more than… Audio
Govt overhaul of disability care not enough - advocates
Parents and disability advocates say they are disappointed the government's overhaul of funded family care doesn't go far enough to fix some of the most critical problems in the system.
The changes… Audio
Beneficiary reforms to come into effect
Beneficiary advocates say more needs to be done for those in poverty, and changes to the welfare system are not happening fast enough.
When the Coalition Government came to power, it promised to… Audio
Police can't say when body recovery on Whakaari will happen
Police are warning retrieving the bodies of those still on Whakaari White Island too quickly could compromise their ability to gather the necessary evidence to identify people. The Police Deputy… Audio
Whakaari/White Island: Locals band together in wake of disaster
Whakatane locals are banding together to support each other in the aftermath of Monday's eruption on Whakaari/White Island.
People are still visiting the cordon of the waterfront to place flowers and… Audio
Volcanic tremors increase on Whakaari White Island
RNZ News reporter Sarah Robson speaks with Karyn from Whakatane. Audio
Govt to act on report advice to lower petrol prices
The Commerce Commission has confirmed what many drivers already suspected: they're probably paying too much at the petrol pump.
The competition watchdog says the big fuel companies' stranglehold over… Video, Audio
Black Friday second-busiest shopping day
The figures are in and Black Friday was the second busiest shopping day of the year so far.
In the United States, the Friday after Thanksgiving is traditionally a massive day of discounts and sales -… Audio
Benficiaries call for change to relationship rules
Groups supporting beneficiaries have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, calling for urgent changes to the way the welfare system defines relationships.
At the moment… Audio
Calls to change relationship definitions in welfare system
The Child Poverty Action Group is joining with Auckland Action Against Poverty and Action Station to call for urgent changes to the way relationships are defined in the welfare system. They've written… Audio
Grace Millane death: Accidental or calculated?
Warning: This story and related coverage of the trial contains graphic and sexual details that may be distressing to some readers.
The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering Grace Millane… Video, Audio
Millane trial: Jury hears about accused movements
The Crown are expected to wrap up their case against the man accused of murdering Grace Millane today. Yesterday the public gallery was standing room only. as the jury watched CCTV of the accused… Audio
Best of First Up for 12 November 2019
On the podcast today we see what is trending on TradeMe for Christmas, we get an update from the Grace Millaine trial, and we check in with the all night party of astronomers who waited up for the… Audio
Witness gives emotional and explicit evidence in Grace Millaine trial
A witness in the Grace Millane trial has cried as she realised she would need to give more evidence today. A 27-year-old man is accused of murdering Ms Millane during a tinder date almost a year ago… Audio
Grace Millane murder trial: Accused killer's searches detailed
Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.
Grace Millane's mother broke down and rushed out of the courtroom as the jury heard evidence about explicit photos taken… Video, Audio
Grace Millane murder trial: Final hours shown on CCTV
Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.
The final hours of Grace Millane's life were shown to a High Court jury on Thursday.
A compilation of hours of CCTV… Video, Audio
Grace Millane murder trial: Parents in court for first big day of case
What really happened the night Grace Millane died? The Crown alleges she was strangled and put in a suitcase before her accused murderer went out on a Tinder date.
The defence says her death was an… Video, Audio
Jury hears details of how Grace Millane's body was found
A jury has heard that the man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane went on a Tinder date with another woman while her body was in a suitcase.
For the first time, details surrounding… Video, Audio
Lime scooter rider in critical condition after Parnell crash
A Lime e-scooter rider remains in a critical condition in hospital, after an accident in the Auckland suburb of Parnell late last night.
The crash happened after Auckland Council announced it would… Audio
