Alex Perrottet
Top Stories for Friday 3 August 2018
Rescuers hope to fly climber off Mt Aspiring on Friday, Ngai Te Rangi kaumatua recover after bus crash, Clive Matthew-Wilson demands seatbelts for buses Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 1 August 2018
Primary school teachers and principals announce strike action, The Government is resisting National's calls to remove the head of an inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment, Locals aren't putting up… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 18 June 2018
Auckland lawyer banned from Guernsey tax haven trust work; Pike River mine disaster re-investigation possible - police; Greymouth fears arsonist on loose after major fire; Football World Cup: 'No easy… Audio
Father says red flags raised at Waikato DHB before son's death
The father of a young man who drowned after walking out of the mental health unit at Waikato Hospital unsupervised says his care was a train-wreck waiting to happen. Nicky Stevens, who was 21 and… Video, Audio
MPI misled farmers – Privacy Commissioner
Ministry for Primary Industry's head of biosecurity Roger Smith told 200 North Canterbury farmers that the agency was prevented from naming farmers with properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis due… Audio
Tourist tax and screening details unveiled
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has unveiled details about a $35 tourist tax, as well as a new online authority that will screen some travellers before they're allowed into New Zealand. Political Editor… Video, Audio
Minds changed on euthanasia in citzens' jury
A community investigation into the pros and cons of euthanasia in Dunedin has shown people are willing to change their minds about assisted dying. The so called 'citizens' jury' comes as hearings get… Audio
11,000 people to be permanently evacuated from Ambae Island
Vanuatu's government says it plans to permanently move the entire 11,000 strong population of the island of Ambae amid the latest volcanic eruptions. Vanuatu's Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Napuat… Video, Audio
Jet engine 'explosion' leaves one dead
There have been dramatic scenes on board a Southwest Airlines flight in the United States. The Boeing 737 on a flight between New York and Dallas with 143 passengers and five crew on board - was… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 7 March 2018
Marceau murder report: Andrew Little promises changes; Favona fire: Road closures cause major delays; Trump's tariffs could spell global recession, Mike Moore warns; Counter-terrorism police… Audio
Maori and Aboriginal football teams go head-to-head
The inaugural Trans-Tasman Football Series takes place in Auckland this weekend, with the Māori Football Te Ikaroa team taking on the Australian First Nations Mariya team. Audio
Student Volunteer Army founder on the Civil Defence shake-up
Sam Johnson, who founded the Student Volunteer Army, talks to us about the recommended shake-up of Civil Defence. Audio
'My quality of life has improved drastically'
Wellington comedian and writer Felix Desmarais came out as transgender a year ago and since then has had hormone therapy and a bilateral mastectomy as part of a female-to-male (FTM) transition. Audio
More people accessing hormone therapy in Wgtn: research
New research shows an increasing number of people who identify as transgender are accessing hormone therapy in Wellington. Audio
US correspondent Kevin McAleese
In the United States, Republicans are scrambling to avoid a possible Government shutdown. Audio
Polevaulter hopes to secure a spot at the Commonwealth Games
Polevaulter Olivia McTaggart has been training hard over the summer ahead of her potential selection to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games. Audio
Silver Ferns putting Quad series title on the line
The Silver Ferns are in the UK for the Netball Quad Series and they will be playing England on Sunday. Audio
Abuse victim urges Government to broaden inquiry
A survivor of abuse by a Catholic priest wants an inquiry into state abuse broadened to include other institutions Audio
Push for tighter rules for selling bees on Trade Me
Beekeepers are worried Trade Me could be used by unregistered beekeepers to sell beehives, which could unwittingly spread pests and diseases. Audio
Millions spent on controversial bill
Official documents show the National Government spent more than $5 million investigating how to set up a Maori Land Service, only to have the proposed legislation shelved. Audio
