Susie Ferguson

Antarctica, the world's coldest continent holding 70 percent of the planet's freshwater, has just experienced a freak heatwave.

Temperatures over the eastern Antarctic sheet have soared up to 40… Audio

Wild weather has lashed parts of the north of the North Island over night.

Whangarei's mayor Sheryl Mai spoke to Susie Ferguson after she was briefed on the latest flooding. Audio

A rule change allowing unvaccinated New Zealanders to dodge MIQ has the National Party questioning the government's other health orders.

The government quietly changed the rules on Friday.

National… Audio

In Ukraine the south-eastern port city of Mariupol continues to bear the brunt of a sustained Russian bombardment.

Each day seems to brings its own fresh horror for the surrounded city, where more… Audio

The Prime Minister says Covid-19 mandates and vaccine passes are no longer as necessary as they once were.

Today, Cabinet will discuss potential changes to restrictions - with announcements to come… Audio

The Metservice has issued a Severe Thunderstorms Warning for the areas of Kaipara, Far North, Whangaeri and Rodney, with risks of localised tornadoes and flash floods.

The National Emergency… Audio

Ukraine's south-eastern port city of Mariupol continues to bear the brunt of a sustained Russian bombardment.

Each day seems to brings its own fresh horror for the surrounded city, where more than… Audio

New rules mean critical healthcare workers can return to work six days after being diagnosed with Covid-19 if they return two negative RAT tests.

And infected staff will be able to work on wards if… Audio

A working group commissioned to report back on the Government's controversial three waters reforms has proposed a public shareholding model.

The reports makes 47 recommendations that address council… Audio

The country's third largest grocery company says the Commerce Commission isn't taking tough enough action against the supermarket duopoly.

The commission recommended making more land available for… Audio

Russia's swathe of restrictions on media has stoked concerns it's preparing to disconnect from the global internet.

It's reportedly instructed all state-owned websites and services to switch to the… Audio

School principals are struggling to get rapid antigen tests, making Covid even more challenging for students and staff.

There have been 25,000 cases in schools and early learning services in the last… Audio

Parliament will urgently pass a law this week, to place targeted sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, and loyal supporters of his regime, over the invasion of Ukraine.

The Russia… Audio

A new report suggests that working from home is more challenging for women than men.

The ASB/NZIER research shows that women are less likely to have ideal equipment and more likely to be lumbered… Audio

Emergency ambulance services around the country have recorded their highest-ever number of 111 calls this past weekend.

On Sunday alone, St John and Wellington Free Ambulance recorded 2322 calls for… Audio

Consumer NZ hopes the Commerce Commission will move today to break up the supermarket duopoly.

Its long awaited report on the supermarket industry is due out at 8.30am.

Consumer NZ says it's… Audio

The National Party is preparing to support the government to urgently pass law to target sanctions against Russia, its political leaders and wealthy oligarchs.

The proposed Russian Sanctions Bill… Audio