Stories by Katie Todd

Ukrainians say they're escaping to New Zealand on a special humanitarian visa, only to find themselves locked out of jobs and housing, and turned away from MSD offices.

Last week a Ukrainian support… Audio

A Whangārei Girls High School student is asking Parliament to help feed about 300 peers she says are turning up without any food, each day.

Ocean Bishop-Karanga believes the equity criteria used to… Audio

Police say ram raids are finally starting to trend downwards, as offenders are identified and thrwarted by preventative measures.

Business leaders are cautiously optimistic, but some shopkeepers say… Audio

People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.

It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Video, Audio

The embattled skifield operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has received a $4 million rescue package - partly with help from the government - as it tries to make it to the next ski season.

The voluntary… Video, Audio

There's tension in Te Urewera, where work is underway in the remote, rugged country to strip, dismantle and burn down backcountry DOC huts.

Fifteen are gone, and another 33 are set to be removed by… Audio

Police Minister Chris Hipkins has faced the heat from beleaguered business owners in Auckland today, demanding less talk and more action on retail crime.

Shopkeepers say relentless ram raids and… Video, Audio

There are thousands of Ruapehu lifetime pass holders who want to know if their ticket to ride could soon be redundant.

The company's administrators, PWC, say all options are on the table, as they try… Audio

A very deep financial hole has left locals and businesses around Ruapehu in limbo. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has announced it's appointed administrators PWC, to work its way out up to $50 million of debt.

Fullers has called on Uber to pick up Auckland Transport commuters on at least 350 occasions this year, when it's had to cancel ferries.

On hundreds more occasions, when the cancellation has happened… Video, Audio

Another seven cases of Hepatitis A have cropped up in the community, one of which is definitively linked to the consumption of frozen berries, and six that are under investigation. Audio

We're halfway through the voting period for the 2022 Local Government Elections, but so far apathy is having a landslide win. Voter turnout has been at a record low. Audio

An estimated two million people will be on the streets to see the procession pass by. Billions more are expected to tune in - making it the most watched televised event in history.

The queue is… Video, Audio

Northlanders say slow progress on their region's broken roads is going to cost lives - and keep a chokehold on the region's economy. Video, Audio

More than half the 501s sent from Australia to Aotearoa have committed crimes since arriving, with more than 14,000 offences since 2015.

New police data shows the proportion of reoffenders has jumped… Video, Audio

Mt Ruapehu skifield's decision to farewell a third of their workforce and limit operations has left Ohakune businesses shocked and heartbroken. Audio

While the shock revelations of Sam Uffindell's high school bullying have prompted calls for his resignation from some, his constituents in Tauranga appear to be - for the most part - ready to forgive… Video, Audio

It was 10 medals for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games today. Among them Wellington swimming sensation Lewis Clareburt who snagged his third medal - this time a hard fought bronze.

The… Video, Audio

Police data shows groups of ram raiders are meeting in juvenile detention and the majority are escaping prosecution.

There's been a 400 percent increase in ram raids in five years, and three quarters… Video, Audio

It's a lack of snow that's meant a slightly rocky start for the North Island's ski season, and the businesses it supports.

Mount Ruapehu's two main ski fields are still lying largely barren -… Video, Audio

A Northland council is calling for a national crackdown on the sale of vapes, which it says is an epidemic infiltrating the community and causing problems at schools.

In downtown Dargaville there are… Audio

Employers are putting the heat on the government to help solve a major people-power problem.

Worker shortages appear to be stifling almost every sector and they're being blamed for business closures… Audio

The calls for more support from GPs are growing louder under the weight of demand for their services.

Waiting rooms have been full to bursting, and that's if you can get in to see a GP as the… Video, Audio

The health crisis has become an excruciating reality for a woman who has waited 11 days for surgery after being placed in the wrong ward.

This afternoon the DHB has been forced to apologise after the… Audio

It can be revealed hotels earned about $1.3 million a month from becoming MIQ facilities.

Data released to RNZ shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment spent nearly $800 million in… Audio