Sarah Robson
Lifeguards stretched as they attend non-beach incidents
Lifeguards say they're being called out to heart attacks, farm accidents and car crashes on top of patrolling the country's beaches - and say the extra demands are leaving them stretched. Audio
Real estate ruling a shot across the bow of the old boys networ
The head of the real estate firm 200 Square says a High Court decision ordering four major real estate agencies to pay $10m is god news for smaller players in the industry. Audio
Paula Bennett favoured by caucus for deputy PM
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has the support of 21 of National's 59-strong caucus to snag the job of Deputy Prime Minister. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Shearer to leave Parliament for UN job in South Sudan
Labour MP David Shearer looks likely to leave Parliament to take up a top United Nations job in South Sudan - leaving the Mt Albert seat empty. Audio
Govt agrees 17-year-olds should go through youth courts
Most 17-year-old offenders will be dealt with in the youth justice system instead of adult courts, under changes announced by the government yesterday. Audio
Salvation Army wants rethink on prison policy
A new report from the Salvation Army says law changes, rather than any increases to crimes rates, are the main driver behind the growing prison population Audio
Helensville voters mostly sad to see John Key go
Sarah Robson hit the streets of Helensville to find out how people in John Key's electorate are reacting to news that he's stepping down. Audio
Helensville's Reaction to John Key's Resignation
RNZ's reporter, Sarah Robson, is in John Key's electorate of Helensville. Audio
Final day of campaiging in Mt Roskill by-election
It's the last day of campaigning in the Mount Roskill by-election. Our reporter Sarah Robson has been taking the pulse on the streets of Mount Roskill. Audio
Voters in diverse Mt Roskill focus on house prices, transport
We take the pulse of what Mt Roskill voters are considering before they vote in the by-election this weekend. Audio
Advance voting begins in the Mt Roskill by-election
Mount Roskill residents have their say at last night's by-election candidate's meeting, as all six hopefuls were grilled ahead of today's start to advance voting. Audio
Child dies at North Shore childcare centre
A three year old has died at an Auckland childcare centre. Reporter Sarah Robson joins Checkpoint from the scene. Audio
Hibiscus Coast couple win $44m prize
A couple from the Hibiscus Coast have claimed Lotto's record breaking $44 million prize, and plan to buy a house with their winnings. Audio
Cable maker set to close with loss of 170 jobs
The cable-making company General Cable is looking at closing its Christchurch and Auckland operations, with the loss of 170 jobs Audio
Mount Roskill by-election a two-horse race
Nominations have closed for the Mount Roskill by-election and with NZ First joining the Greens and Act on the sidelines, it's set to be a two-horse Labour versus National race. Audio
Auckland swimmers complain of plague of jellyfish
An infestation of jellyfish is keeping even seasoned swimmers out of the water at many of Auckland's most popular beaches. Audio
Is hemp milk soon to hit supermarket shelves?
Ministers from New Zealand and Australia will be meeting next month. One item that may be up for discussion: hemp milk. Audio
Second anti-abortion group protesting outside Thames Hospital
In Thames, a regular anti-abortion protest has been joined by a second pro-life group. But meanwhile, a separate, pro-choice protest has formed on the opposite corner. Video, Audio
Tense scenes in Thames as abortion protagonists clash
The stand off in Thames between groups for and against abortion is continuing this morning - the two opposing groups clash each Friday morning on a street corner near Thames hospital. Audio
