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Ride operator pushed stop 'two or three times' before fatal crash
A senior ride operator at Dreamworld pushed a stop button "two or three times" before two rafts collided on the Thunder River Rapids ride, killing four people, a court has heard.
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Kane double gives England victory over Tunisia
England captain Harry Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as he led his side to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup match.
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Ours: Lady Pippa Blake and NZL32
Audio 19 Jun 2018This is a story about one of the most magical victories in New Zealand's sporting history, and the inspiring legacy that it has left in its wake. Audio
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Peters reaffirms Pike River entry promise
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is still keen to be the first man into the Pike River mine.
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Criminal case for Pike River
Police are looking to re-open the investigation into the Pike River Mine explosion. It comes ahead of the planned re-entry to the mine later this year. Audio
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The Panel with Chris Gallavin and Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Audio 18 Jun 2018Nurses may go on strike after 'strongly' rejecting a new pay deal from district health boards. A very significant number of nurses voted in favour of strike action next month, but it is still… Audio
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Pike River families: 'We've been down this road before'
Pike River families have told police they have a long way to go to rebuild trust as they prepare to reopen their investigation into the disaster. Audio
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Pike River mine disaster re-investigation possible - police
Audio 18 Jun 2018Police have not ruled out re-opening an investigation into the Pike River mine disaster of 2010. Their first investigation was dropped in 2013 due to insufficient evidence but with plans to enter the… Audio
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Police get ready to reopen Pike River investigation
The police are gearing up to reopen their investigation into the explosion at Pike River, in anticipation of the planned re-entry of the mine later this year.
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Truck that hit police car failed to stop at road block - police
The driver of a truck that crashed into a patrol car south of Foxton on Thursday night had failed to stop at a road block.
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NZDF backtracks, admits using foam later than stated
The Defence Force has admitted it stopped using potentially damaging foam for firefighter training much later than it originally said.
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Algae found in Lake Taupō could be 'a disaster'
A freshwater scientist is warning that the discovery of an algae which can create lake snow in Lake Taupō could be disastrous and needs to be taken seriously.
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Gisborne forestry risk report 'sidelined' - councillor
Audio 14 Jun 2018The Gisborne District Council was warned in a report more than seven months ago forestry debris was likely to cause problems if there was heavy rain in the area. But Gisborne District councillor… Audio
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Council report warned of damage from forest debris
Gisborne District Council was warned in a report more than seven months ago that forestry debris was likely to cause huge damage in another big storm.
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'If Nicky said he was not suicidal, they seemed to accept his word'
The mother of a man who drowned after leaving the mental health unit at Waikato Hospital unsupervised says concerns for his wellbeing were constantly ignored by hospital staff.
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Forestry damage: 'I do understand the anguish'
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says he understands the anguish of farmers in the Gisborne region whose land has been damaged by flood-borne logging debris. Audio
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Tolaga Bay farmers demand forestry halt
Flood-hit farmers around Tolaga Bay are demanding an immediate halt to all forestry in the area, until a Government holds an inquiry into logging. Residents in the area are calling for the industry to… Audio
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Roads remain closed as Gisborne deals with flooding
About 50 roads remain shut in the Gisborne region after heavy rain caused flooding, slips and trees to fall.
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Forestry companies ‘committed to do our fair share’
President of the Forest Owners Association Peter Weir says forestry companies would like to help property owners clean up, but can't get into their forests nor get machinery out. Video, Audio
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Farmers order forestry companies to pay for ‘one helluva mess’
Farmers in flood hit Tolaga Bay want forestry companies to put up $100m to help clean the damage done to their stock and properties by runaway slash. They're also considering legal action. Video, Audio
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Council backs out of $5m Holcim purchase
The Buller District Council has backed out of a $5 million plan to buy Holcim cement assets and land on the West Coast.
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Torrential rain, power outages as wild weather hits
Torrential rain in the Gisborne area overnight has damaged roads and a bridge and cut off a township, while gales have cut power from the East Coast to Taranaki. Audio
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More aid for Hawaii's Big Is. residents affected by eruption
More aid for Hawaii's Big Island residents affected by its erupting volcano. Audio
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Waka Odyssey - Voyaging the Pacific
What's it like to voyage across the ocean in a traditional double-hulled waka, with only the stars and traditional knowledge to guide you? Four voyagers across the Pacific share their stories at the… Video, Audio
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G7 summit ends in disarray as Trump abandons joint statement
US President Donald Trump has retracted his endorsement of the joint communique issued at the end of the G7 summit, accusing Canada of "dishonesty".
