National

Nationwide efforts to combat family and sexual violence are falling well short and government agencies are copping blame. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The government has announced its plan to replace the Interislander ferries, but detail is lacking. Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government is promising to have two new ferries crossing Cook Strait by 2029, though critical questions about the cost and logistics remain unanswered. Greater Wellington Council chairperson Daran… Audio

A key logistics company says progress on getting new Interislander ferries is frustratingly slow. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New wastewater testing results show there has been a significant rise in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption over the past few months. Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin… Audio

In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio

Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire in adult entertainment venue Showgirls, in downtown Auckland. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Auckland Airport says all systems are up and running after a network outage crippled the airport. The airport's chief operations officer Chloe Surridge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Social seniors are urging retirees not to isolate themselves this holiday season. Jessica Hopkins visited a library in Auckland where caffeine, crafting, and good mates are the cure for loneliness. Audio

After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke… Audio

Up to 40 RSA clubs could leave the national body over a disagreement over the organisation's future. Auckland district RSA president Graham Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A group of RSA clubs are threatening to abandon the national body because of disagreement over the organisation's future. RSA President Martyn Dunne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

There are big delays at Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning, with reports there are queues extending out the doors. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Te Pāti Māori says it expects rules will change to accommodate haka in Parliament. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A Mongrel Mob member has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rewana bread business. Ashleigh McCaull went to check it out. Audio

The premier for the latest Lord of the Rings film was held at Hobbiton on Tuesday night. The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim takes Middle Earth into the land of animation, directed by… Audio

A manhunt continues on Wednesday morning after a person was shot dead in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio