Ben Strang
Police to reveal plan for White Island bodies recovery
RNZ reporter Ben Strang is in Whakatane. He joins Lisa Owen with the latest details as media await a press conference from police to reveal their plan for the recovery of bodies from Whakaari White… Video, Audio
Weather: Work continues to clear Wellington roads after storm
The Transport Agency is clearing up Wellington roads after flooding and slips throughout the region.
RNZ heard from a Moonshine Hill Road resident about the shock of discovering a large slip through… Audio
Experts say government ignored Child Poverty Action Group report
An expert group set up by the government to help it reduce child poverty say the government has failed to take any immediate measures to fix the problem.
The Welfare Expert Advisory Group submitted a… Audio
Senior police officer claims bullying in the force is serious and happening now
A serving senior police officer has come forward to RNZ to back up anonymous claims that bullying in the police force is serious, endemic and happening now.
He completely rejects the Police… Audio
Howzat! Wellington cricketer beats 67yo NZ batting record
Wellington cricketer Devon Conway has ousted one of New Zealand's finest ever batsmen from the record books.
Conway, 28, scored 393 runs in a single match against Canterbury at the Basin Reserve… Audio
Surge of police bullying complaints leads to second inquiry
A surge of bullying complaints to the Independent Police Conduct Authority has seen it launch an investigation into the issue within the police. The IPCA announcement came two days after the police… Audio
Police whistleblower warned for talking to media
Within hours of Police Commissioner Mike Bush announcing a review into bullying within the force, a whistleblower who helped spark the inquiry was put on notice by police headquarters for speaking to… Audio
Bullying whistleblower put on notice by police
A former police officer who blew the whistle on bullying to RNZ has been put on notice by the police's top legal advisor for breaching the terms of the settlement reached when he quit the force. John… Audio
Police announce independent bullying review
Police Commissioner Mike Bush says the just announced review into claims of bullying is a priority - with the terms of reference to be completed this week. The announcement comes after RNZ talked to… Audio
AOS member feared for safety from colleague threats
A former Armed Offenders Squad member says he feared for his safety when he was told he could be the victim of an "accident" during a firearms training exercise he was leading. John Woodward worked as… Audio
Reports armed police could go on patrol
New Zealand Police are expected to announce later today Armed Offenders Officers in special armoured vehicles will routinely patrols parts of Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury in a bid to cut down… Audio
Speeding truckies dodge speed camera fines
Are trucks being let off speeding tickets? In the four years up to 2017, static speed cameras snapped nearly 600,000 vehicles going over the speed limit nationwide. But just 207 of the speeding… Audio
When you're outside the club - bullying in the workforce
Is workplace bullying on the rise - or have we finally realised that it's not acceptable? Audio
When you're outside the club - bullying in the workforce
Is workplace bullying on the rise - or have we finally realised that it's not acceptable?
AudioA 13-year-old girl sends open letter to PM criticising the rifle ban
A 13-year-old Waikato girl has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister criticising the government's decision to ban rifles she used for sport shooting. Maddy Millen-Turner says she competed in three… Audio
Goat experts called-in for murder trial
Was it a cry for help, or was it a goat? That's the question being asked in a murder trial at the High Court in Wellington. The crown is arguing that screams for help heard by a neighbour three days… Audio
Police bullying victim asked if her period was the problem
A victim of bullying in the police was asked by a senior sergeant whether her complaints could be put down to her period. She says it was then she realised nobody in the police was willing to take… Audio
Over 400 people have applied for permits to keep banned guns
More than four hundred people have applied for permits to keep guns that have been banned in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks. The Government has outlawed military style semi-automatic… Audio
Jury to decide on authenticity of accused killer's confession
A jury will have to decide whether a confession from accused killer David Lyttle was genuine or not.
Appearing in the Wellington High Court 11 months after his previous trial was called off, Mr… Video, Audio
Police "confused" about how to deal with bullying complaints
Senior managers have been confused by the police's Speak Up complaints system, which it says could be leading to bad experiences for complainants.RNZ has talked to more than 50 current or former staff… Audio
