Alex Perrottet

Papua New Guinea's West New Britain province is facing a stern test of its ability to cope with disaster after the latest eruption of Mt Ulawun. Johnny Blades reports. Video, Audio

After surviving the March mosque massacres that killed 51 and left dozens injured, a group of almost 200 victims and family members have arrived in Mecca to complete the hajj, one of the five pillars… Video, Audio

Thousands have gathered today at a rugby pitch in Masterton to farewell rugby great Sir Brian Lochore. They heard tales of Sir Brian's life, his love not just of rugby, but farming, his wife Pam, and… Video, Audio

Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of abortion law reform at the first reading of the bill. Political reporter Jo Moir says the 94-23 vote had a bigger margin than expected. Video, Audio

All Black selectors have signalled their intentions to keep the Bledisloe Cup well and truly locked away at New Zealand Rugby headquarters for another year, as coach Steve Hansen names what appears to… Audio

More than 1500 bras donated by government employees are heading to the Pacific, where they will give women a new sense of freedom, allowing some to go to work, nursing mothers to leave the house and… Video, Audio

Christchurch residents who can't live in their homes damaged by the massive Northwood gas explosion have been given a roughly 50 percent discount on their rates. Audio

Police will minimise their presence at Ihumātao and have promised there won't be a repeat of Monday night when a tense standoff ensued with protesters. Māni Dunlop reports. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Winnipeg Free Press reporter Tessa Vanderhart says there was a collective sigh of relief in Gillam, Manitoba, as it was confirmed the bodies of two murder suspects had been found. She told Alex… Video, Audio

An estimated $3 million worth of cocaine has washed up on a rugged west Auckland beach, much to the surprise of locals. No arrests have been made, and police are trying to work out where the drugs… Video, Audio

Police are continuing to search for Liam Strickland in relation to a hit-and-run incident in Christchurch yesterday, in which a well-known homeless man was killed. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio

MPs are about to vote on the highly contentious issue of abortion reform. As Political Editor Jane Patterson reports, the legislation has not just caused division in Parliament, but also prompted… Audio

Aucklanders are being asked again to conserve water, after a record dry start to the year, and no good outlook for the rest of it. Video, Audio

Ten people have been arrested and more than $1 million in cash and assets seized in a major nationwide drug bust today. Reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Detective Inspector Greg Cramer. Video, Audio

A man has died after being hit by a fleeing driver in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton, with a police search now underway for a suspect linked to the incident. Video, Audio

National's launched a three-pronged attack against Green MP and government minister Julie Anne Genter, as she continues to come under pressure over a letter she wrote to the Transport Minister. Audio