Susie Ferguson
Homeowners fear housing rules will reduce values
Last week Christchurch City Council voted against introducing the government's mandatory housing intensification law - now some want Hutt City Council to do the same. The Voluntary Heritage Group says… Audio
Everything you need to know about the Queen's State Memorial Service in Wellington
In New Zealand, people will be able to mark the Queen's death at a State Memorial Service next week. A national minute of silence will be observed at the start of the service, at 2pm on Monday the… Audio
New Plymouth royalist turns page after Queen's funeral
New Plymouth's Barbara Larsen has devoted most of her life to archiving the reign of the Queen. It's serious business for the 86-year-old, who has a library of 15-thousand books about royalty in her… Audio
Defence Force remembers Queen
As New Zealand's head of state, Queen Elizabeth the second was also the head of the New Zealand Defence Force. After days of early morning rehearsals, members of the Defence Force marched in her… Audio
Recording history: The Queen's final chapter
Many New Zealanders have stayed up late to watch Queen Elizabeth's funeral. And others have stayed up to capture this moment in history for the tabloids and glossy magazines. One of them is the New… Audio
Jacinda Ardern farewells the Queen
More than 500 dignatries and heads of state were among the two thousand guests at the state funeral, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Susie Fergusson spoke to Jacinda Ardern moments after she… Audio
Top stories for 20 September 2022
Today on RNZ National. Queen Elizabeth the Second has made her final procession through London.. Millions are are thought to have turned out to farewell her in an historic display of respect and… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 19 September 2022
Final preparations are being made for Queen Elizabeth's funeral at Westminister Abbey this evening. More than 500 global leaders and dignitaries have landed in England to attend the service. We hear… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 16 September 2022
It's Ramere - Friday September the 16th Anei nga kaupapa mo tenei haora.. Top stories this morning... Details of The Queen's State funeral have been released - it will be held at Westminister Abbey… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 15 September 2022
The Queen is now lying in state at Westminster Hall in London with the public now able to pay teir respects. Back home, the ambulance driver involved in a fatal head-on collision yesterday has now… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 14 September 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 14 September 2022 The Queen's casket has landed in London, and is making its way to Buckingham Palace. In other news the Privacy Commissioner rejects claims their orders for… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 13 September 2022
Top stories for 13 September 2022 Two and a half years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, the Government has dropped almost all restrictions - we'll speak to the Prime Minister In Scotland, thousands… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 12 September 2022
We cross live to the UK throughout the morning, Cabinet will consider options for a memorial service and Public Holiday to mark the Queen's death, the Government could announce an end to Covid… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 9 September 2022
Top stories for Friday 9 September 2022 Queen Elizabeth the Second has died Members of the royal family earlier travelled to Scotland to be by her side, after doctors released a statement late last… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 8 September 2022
Top stories for Thursday 8 September 2022 A New Zealand medic who's back from Ukraine's front lines warns healthworkers not to join the war effort unless they're trained to work in conflict zones… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 7 September 2022
Top Stories for 7 September 2022 Whole classrooms of children are failing a new literacy and numeracy tests causing alarm for schools. Liz Truss makes her first speech as Britans new Prime Minister… Audio
Sharp Blacks take home third at World Butchers' Challenge
The Sharp Blacks, a team of six New Zealand butchers, have carved their way to third place at the World Butchers' Challenge in California.
Twelve countries competed in the event, held at an NBA… Audio
Chappell-Hadlee series kicking off this week
While we have to wait one more week to see the trans-Tasman rivalry resume in men's rugby - cricket's version makes it return across the ditch this afternoon.
The Black Caps kick off the… Audio
Bowel cancer survivor wants to talk about disease
A bowel cancer survivor says breaking the stigma and talking about the deadly disease is necessary to save lives.
Bowel Cancer NZ is calling for the screening age to be lowered from 60 to 45.
Anna… Audio
More drama at the US Open
It's shaping up to be another exciting day at the US Open, after drama-filled first week.
Nick Kyrgios has become a top pick for number one after taking out reigning champion Daniil Medvedev for a… Audio
