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High-profile businessman accused of indecent assault
A prominent New Zealander has been accused of groping two men and then trying to bribe one of them to snuff out a police complaint. He went on trial in Auckland today with two associates, accused of… Read more Audio
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New tech trialled ahead of 1080 drop
4 Mar 2019A Taranaki conservation group is trialling the use of drones, battery-powered self-priming traps and infrared cameras ahead of a 1080 drop in Egmont National Park. Audio
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Sam Tanner breaks through sub-four minute mile barrier
4 Mar 2019Sam Tanner believed he could become the youngest New Zealander to achieve a sub-four minute mile - he broke that elusive barrier in Whanganui on Saturday. Audio
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Majority of crime victims unhappy with justice system experience
4 Mar 2019Only 11 percent of victims of crime in New Zealand say they had a positive experience with the justice system, a new survey has found. Audio
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Concern about temporary arming of Canterbury police
A directive for all Canterbury's frontline police to carry pistols has raised debate, with some saying it was a step too far. Audio
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Govt sets sights on ticket scalpers
The government has announced plans to cap the price anyone can on-sell tickets for, and will now start seeking public feedback. Audio
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Benneydale locals against proposal to change town's name
Ngati Maniapoto's request to change the name of the small King Country town Benneydale to Te Māniaiti has been met by oposition from locals - and outsiders - who have signed a petition against the… Read more Video, Audio
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Farmers consider self-imposed water restrictions
4 Mar 2019Farmers in Central Otago may resort to voluntarily restricting their water use in the next week as the prolonged hot weather shows no sign of abating. Audio
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Auckland Council fights its own development arm in court
The legal bills are racking up as Auckland Council effectively fights itself in a battle over a central Auckland development. The council, and its development arm Panuku, can't agree on an apartment… Read more Audio
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New rules on cough medicines could limit access - GPs
4 Mar 2019Ministry of Health has reclassified several commonly used cough medicines, so they have to be obtained from a pharmacist or with a prescription - not just off the shelf. GPs say that could make… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Monday 4 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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