Susie Ferguson

It's only two days into the Ashes but already the touring English cricketers are being described by some as a rabble and written off as any chance in the five-test series.

Australia powered to 343… Audio

Getting ready for a Covid-19 summer is not easy - with complicated travel plans and anti-vax relatives - it's a Christmas season like no other.

What if Uncle Bob wears his mask under his nose, and… Audio

In London, a people's tribunal has ruled that China is committing genocide against the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities through policies such as forced sterilisations.

The Uyghur Tribunal had… Audio

Frustrated nurses overseas who want to come home to work are finding it's too hard to get back - even with special spots in MIQ.

Some say there are still too many barriers - and one nurse just gave… Audio

A trans and non-binary researcher says it felt amazing watching a bill that will ease the process of changing the sex on someone's birth certificate pass its final reading.

The legislation passed… Audio

Health and civil authorities in Queenstown are pulling out all the stops to improve Queenstown's readiness to cater for people needing to isolate with Covid-19.

Earlier this week, there were just two… Audio

Covid-19 cases have more than doubled in South Africa over the last week as the omicron variant spreads.

The World Health Organisation said the omicron variant is the dominant strain circulating in… Audio

The Government's smokefree plan will prevent the next generation from ever accessing tobacco - a "world first" step towards a healthier future.  

There's hopes it will wipe it out of the mindset… Audio

The game's up for any unvaccinated students or staff members looking to take part in secondary school sports in Auckland.

Anyone wanting to be involved in sports competition must be double-jabbed by… Audio

A surge in demand for maple syrup - and a poor season for growers, has forced The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers to use their reserve for the first time in three years.

The organisation… Audio

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has labelled the handing out of unofficial Covid-19 vaccine exemptions by a Kaiapoi GP as clearly unethical behaviour.

The Ministry of Health is investigating… Audio

Consumer New Zealand says it's making the biggest change to its product testing process in more than 50 years of existence - by only recommending appliances that last.

Having always limited its… Audio

Russia says it is expecting to begin a "discussion of strategic security on the continent" with the US after the high-stakes talks between President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden… Audio

Early lab studies show two doses of the Pfizer vaccine may not provide sufficient protection against the Omicron variant but a third dose does work to neutralize it.

Three doses provide a similar… Audio

A transport lobby group wants the country's $24 billion land transport plan scrapped and redone.

The Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi, in August released its three-year plan for highways and other land… Audio

A man who has campaigned on behalf of Lake Alice survivors feels police not charging the main culprit lets him off the hook.

An 89-year-old former staff member is facing charges of ill-treatment… Audio

Wellington is having rubbish collection difficulties due to a shortage of truck drivers.

It can't say with any certainty when the problems will be resolved. Council chief infrastructure officer… Audio

Test cricket's oldest rivalry resumes in Brisbane today when Australia and England lock horns on day one of the Ashes series.

The home side are holders and hot favourites to win the five-test series… Audio