Sarah Robson
Social Development Ministry slammed for invading privacy
The Ministry of Social Development has been slammed by the Privacy Commissioner for systemically misusing its powers while pursuing people it suspects of cheating the system.
His inquiry has found… Audio
Govt taking too long to scrap benefit sanction - solo mum
A solo mum who's had her benefit cut by $28 a week for six-and-a-half years says the government is waiting too long to scrap the sanction that's leaving her out of pocket.
Following the release of… Audio
Why govt delay in scrapping solo mum sanction?
More questions are being asked about how long it's taking the government to scrap the sanction against solo mums who don't name the father of their children.
Following the release of the expert… Audio
Welfare changes - More rhetoric than action?
An expert advisory group has made 42 recommendations for welfare reform, including scrapping most sanctions, increasing benefits by up to 47 percent and increasing the amount of money beneficiaries… Video, Audio
Welfare system report made public
A long-awaited report on how the welfare system should be overhauled will be made public later today. The expert advisory group was set up as part of Labour's confidence and supply deal with the… Audio
85 quakes follow slow-slip event off East Coast
Eighty-five small earthquakes have been detected off Gisborne and the Mahia Peninsula since Monday - all triggered by a major slow-slip event, according to scientists. Our reporter Sarah Robson spoke… Audio
Govt assures mosque shooting victims of mental health cover
The Government's assuring victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks that they will be able get mental health treatment and support under ACC, even if they weren't physically injured. ACC has received… Audio
Some gun owners plan to hand weapons into police
Some gun owners have publicly stated about how they're taking their guns to police to be destroyed, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is encouraging anyone who's contemplating following suit to do so.
…Nana and the Napier Earthquake
Isobel was 14-and-a-half when the Napier earthquake hit. Decades later, her grand-daughter interviewed her about it for a school project. Audio
Seaplane plunges into Auckland harbour
A pilot has managed to escape uninjured - if a little soggy - after his seaplane plunged into Auckland's Waitemata Harbour this morning. Video, Audio
Second Queensland fruit fly discovered in Auckland's North Shor
A second Queensland fruit fly has been discovered on Auckland's North Shore and the Biosecurity Minister has asked officials to ramp up their checks of traps across the city. The latest find was made… Audio
Sallies takes on mobile traders with the Good Shop
The Salvation Army is launching its own ethical truck shop in a bid to stamp out some of the harm that's being done by mobile traders in some of the country's most deprived neighbourhoods. Video, Audio
Dredging company given green light to dump off Great Barrier
Despite strong objections from locals, a dredging and disposal company has the green light to dump even more sludge into the sea off Great Barrier Island. Audio
NZ's Vietnam veterans formally recognised in ceremonies
Thirty Vietnam War veterans will have their bravery and exceptional service formally recognised in ceremonies at Government House in Auckland and Wellington over the next two days. Veterans' groups… Audio
Loan sharks unchecked for too long - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army says the harm that's being done to poor families by loan sharks and payday lenders has gone unchecked for too long. For the first time, the organisation has included fringe lending… Audio
Dotterels nest amongst Piha crowds
Despite the odds being stacked against them, three dotterel chicks have managed to make it through the peak summer period on one of Auckland's busiest beaches. It's just the second time New Zealand… Audio
Two bodies recovered at Auckland swimming spots
Two bodies have been found after two men went missing at swimming holes in South Auckland. Reporter Sarah Robson has the latest. Audio
Recent migrants face more bias, but feel safer than those born in NZ
Recent migrants are more likely to face bias, but feel safer than people who are born in New Zealand or have been here more than five years. New research from Stats NZ shows that about 26 percent of… Audio
NZ population could hit 5 million this year
New Zealand's population is ticking closer and closer to five million. Audio
NZ population could hit 5 million this year
New Zealand's population is ticking closer and closer to five million and It's estimated the country's population increases by one person every 5 minutes and 26 seconds. Audio
