Eleisha Foon

Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that has destroyed a fishing boat in Milford Sound.

The fire broke out early this morning.

For more on this, RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon speaks to Corin… Audio

Firefighters will soon find out how far an out-of-control blaze has spread in the Mackenzie Basin overnight.

The fire, by Lake Pukaki near Twizel was reported just before lunchtime yesterday - and… Audio

The Christchurch mosque terrorist will be sentenced today.

A small crowd has gathered outside of the Christchurch High Court on the final day of sentencing.

RNZ's Eleisha Foon reports from the… Audio

The final victim impact statements from those affected by the Chirstchurch mosque terror attacks are being read in court today.

The sentencing of the gunman has entered day three - with the shooter… Audio

The Race Relations Commissioner says he has been inspired by the victims of the March 15th attacks this week during the sentencing. He hopes the sentencing will lead to more conversations and action… Audio

A father whose son died during the Christchurch mosque attacks will be one of the last to give his victim impact statement during the sentencing this week. Fourteen year old, Sayyad Milne was shot in… Audio

Psychologists, medics and the Ministry of Justice are ramping up mental health services in readiness for the Christchurch mosque gunman's sentencing next week.

Brenton Tarrant will be sentenced on 51… Audio

Along with heightened alert levels, New Zealand has a new advisory on masks which studies have shown can help reduce spreading the virus. Aucklanders are being asked to wear a face covering when… Audio

A prolonged court battle begins today over who is to blame for millions of dollars of damage from 2017's Port Hills fires.

A group of 80 claimants who suffered property damage from the fires want $10… Audio

An international security expert is criticising Canterbury University over its partnership with a Chinese institute which is closely linked to the military.

In 2018, the University signed an… Audio

Two people have died overnight in a house fire in Christchurch.

Emergency services were called to the fire on Vivian Street in Burwood at 10.45pm on Tuesday.

Reporter Eleisha Foon is at the scene. Audio

The Christchurch mosque attack gunman will represent himself at his sentencing next month.

Brenton Tarrant will be sentenced on August 24th for 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one… Audio

Disability advocates hope businesses will now be better placed to employ disabled people because of changes brought about by Covid-19.

They say more flexibility with hours and working from home will… Audio

People with disabilities are hoping flexible working conditions adopted under Covid-19 will make it easier for them to get work.

Tanya Harrison who lives in Kapiti north of Wellington has been on the… Audio

It was another bad poll result for National Party leader Simon Bridges last night ahead of today's leadership vote.

The One News/Colmar Brunton poll laid bare the scale of Bridges' popularity… Audio

Artists, musicians and actors say the entertainment industry will fall into crisis if it can't open up again soon.

People in the arts are often placed front and centre of charity work for others… Audio

Police are still searching for 29-year-old prisoner Ricky Wilson, who escaped custody while being transported to Rimutaka Prison last night.

RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon speaks with Māni Dunlop. Audio

The hunt is on for a 29-year-old man who escaped custody while being taken from hospital to Rimutaka Prison last night.

He was last seen on foot in the Silverstream or Heretaunga area in the Hutt… Audio

There is growing support for a petition to ban all freedom camping, nation-wide, for non-residents.

The woman behind the idea wants the country to re-asses the parameters around freedom camping in… Audio

At the beginning of lockdown, family harm reports spiked as women found it harder to escape their abusers.

Police figures comparing the week before the lockdown to the first full week of restricted… Audio