Todd Niall

A 111 calltaker has talked a train guard through carrying out CPR on an elderly passenger who collapsed this afternoon, and in doing so saved the woman's life. [Petone, Wellington train, CPR… Audio

One of the country's largest farms, Lochinver Station, has been sold to New Zealand buyers. Audio

Fuel retailer Z Energy's first-half net profit has more than tripled, driven by strong refining margins, improved retail margins and constrained expenses. Audio

David Warner is proving true to his word, the opening batsman sticking it to the Black Caps in the opening session of today's first test. Audio

Hometown heroes Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have led their team, stacked into 13 utes, through an adoring throng in Christchurch today. Audio

Police are hunting for a sword wielding attacker who's left a woman with serious injuries. Audio

The hunt for a sword wielding attacker;US aviation lawyer says they'll be more attacks;Hometown rugby heroes lead 13-ute parade;Royal couple head south for the day, greeted by crowd of about two… Audio

Southern Steel coach Janine Southby has been appointed as the new coach of the Silver Ferns, replacing Waimarama Taumaunu who stood down after four years in the role following the recent Constellation… Audio

Australia's immigration minister has personally handed over the first refugee visas in Jordan, to families fleeing the war in Syria. Audio

Officials have flagged the idea of selling off some of 500 hectares of Christchurch's most damaged land, along the Avon River from its mouth right up into the middle of the city. Audio

The court martial of a corporal accused of assault has ended with hugs and relief for the soldier. Audio

A parliamentary inquiry is hearing repeated testimony of severe short comings in the help for children with special needs such as autism. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Inspector General of Intelligence and Security says she cannot provide assurances that the domestic spy agency, the SIS has a robust compliance system in place. Audio

The champion All Blacks have paraded the world cup through Auckland, with skipper Richie Macaw telling crowds there's no better feeling than holding it up - twice in a row. Audio

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have arrived in a cold and wet Wellington. Audio

The royal tour begins. All Blacks parade the world cup through Auckland. It gets harder to find a job. The SIS and GCSB under scrutiny. Mystery wreck sparks speculation. More money being spent on the… Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

New Zealand rich lister Sir Owen Glenn is toasting his Melbourne Cup success. Just a half hour ago his thoroughbred Criterion placed third in Australasia's biggest race. Audio

Father told to go to police during daughter's psychotic episode; Govt gives stretched Canterbury DHB $16 million; NZ-bred horse carries first woman jockey to Melbourne Cup win; New rules for Filipino… Audio