Susie Ferguson

Cabinet will decide today whether to shift the country - or certain regions - from "red" to an "orange" Covid-19 traffic light setting.

Under red, children and teachers at school and kura have been… Audio

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his most senior minister Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been fined for breaking lockdown laws.

It comes after a string of breaches of Covid-19 restrictions at… Audio

Steady rain is falling in Tairāwhiti region, with the area still recovering from a storm three weeks ago.

A red rain warning remains in place until late tonight for Gisborne and Wairoa... with up to… Audio

Travellers from across the Tasman are flying in this morning.

Australians are now allowed into the country without isolating.

The first flight was an Air New Zealand flight from Perth, which was due… Audio

US police are searching for a man who opened fire in a New York subway train, injuring at least 16 people - 10 of whom suffered gunshot wounds.

Five people are in critical but stable condition.

New… Audio

Steady rain has been falling in Gisborne overnight - and it's getting heavier - as former Cyclone Fili bears down on the country. 

MetService has issued red rain warnings for Tairāwhiti and the… Audio

Farmers say border exceptions being made to boost the primary sector workforce goes part of the way to helping farmers struggling to recruit workers.

The exceptions, which begin today, allow for more… Audio

The Transport Agency is taking over nearly all the country's bitumen supply vital to road building because it believes it is being ripped off by suppliers.

Documents show the agency warning that if… Audio

The National Party is backing New Zealand sending military support to Ukraine as it battles the Russian invasion.

Cabinet has agreed to send an airforce Hercules along with 50-soldiers to Europe this… Audio

Former cyclone Fili will today bring heavy rain and strong winds to Te-Ika-a-Maui - the North Island.

NIWA meterologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Susie Ferguson about the latest forecast and weather… Audio

An abuse survivors group is questioning the timing and reason the inquiry into abuse in care has extendeded its investigation into wider faith-based abuse.

The Royal Commission has now added the… Audio

In Ukraine, efforts are being stepped up to prepare for a renewed Russian offensive, as Mosow re-directs its military offensive to the East of the country.

President Volodymr Zelensky says Russia is… Audio

The inquiry into abuse in care has extended the scope of what it called its Anglican investigation to include other Protestant churches.

The Royal Commission says it will now include the Methodist… Audio

Coromandel residents are being warned to prepare for power cuts, trees and slips blocking roads, and some communities could become isolated.

Civil Defence Controller for Coromandel Garry Towler spoke… Audio

Anti-mandate protesters in Dunedin's Octagon have until midday to leave.

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins says the lifting of vaccine pass requirements and most mandates means there's no reason for them… Audio

Plunket staff are upset the organisation will shut down a parenting education programme, due to a lack of funding.

Six hundred PEPE courses are attended by about 4000 parents and caregivers each… Audio