Charlotte Cook

Former defence Minister, Ron Mark, says the Government should be preparing to get diplomatic boots on the ground in Ukraine.

Mark is a former soldier who himself has spent time on the ground in the… Audio

A former New Zealand soldier on the front line in Ukraine says it's heartbreaking to watch children hide as bombs drop around them. The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name, was a close friend of… Audio

A soldier in Ukraine spoke to RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook about what it is like fighting on the front line. Audio

A former New Zealand soldier now fighting on Ukraine's front line is certain the body of New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen is in Russian hands.

The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name, was a close… Audio

The wild weather and flooding across Nelson and Marlborough has not only hurt the residents, but the businesses around the area.

Aqua-Taxi's Brendan Alborn is feeling some of that pressure and spoke… Audio

The government plans to charge GST on fees paid on KiwiSaver accounts from April 2026, potentially netting it hundreds of millions more in taxes.

University of Canterbury Professor Adrian Sawyer… Audio

Midwives are taking legal action against the government over fair pay and conditions again.

1300 midwives are taking a claim against the Ministry of Health for breaching a 2018 contract, which was… Audio

Two far-right activists had to be dragged to the dock in front of the judge before being removed from a Christchurch courtroom this morning.

Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer, presenters on the far-right… Audio

Authorities in Pakistan are racing to prevent further catastrophe and loss of life, with about a third of the country already under water - that's roughly the size of Aotearoa.

Nearly 1200 people… Audio

Seasonal allergy sufferers should brace for a bad spring and summer, with lots of pollen expected.

Those with asthma should keep their medication with them at all times.

NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll… Audio

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Ukrainian troops have launched a counter-offensive to retake southern territory illegally and forcefully captured by Russia during its invasion.

This morning, the New Zealand Defence Force sent… Audio

145 toilet paper factory workers who haven't been paid for weeks are now facing a pricey legal threat.

Manufacturing company Essity has locked workers out at its Kawerau mill, and is now suing them… Audio

The government has announced just over 500 courses of a monkeypox medicine will arrive in the country late next month.

No vaccine has yet been secured.

The World Health Organisation says there have… Audio

The Toilet paper giant Essity has blocked its locked-out workers from making hardship withdrawals from their own retirement savings.

Pulp and Paper Workers Union Kawerau secretary Tane Phillips says… Audio

Firefighters have gone on a one-hour strike again today -- in an ongoing dispute over working conditions including hours, staffing levels, and equipment.

A short time ago, the professional… Audio

Worksafe says it's investigating after a gas explosion at a busy Auckland building site early this morning left five people in hospital.

The incident was reported around 0630 on Halsey Street in the… Audio

A former New Zealand soldier fighting in Ukraine says he's proud to see other Kiwis on the front line - even though one of his countrymen has given his life for the cause. The Defence Force announced… Audio

RNZ understands a New Zealand soldier who has been killed in Ukraine was fighting in the east of the country.

The man was on unpaid leave from the defence force In New Zealand, he'd been based at… Audio

An anti-fascist protest is calling for peace in Wellington, as a so-called freedom protest marches through the city to Parliament.

RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook was with the anti-fascist protesters and… Audio