Covid 19
Climate change national risk assessment for NZ launched
For too long climate change has been dealt with by an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
That's how Climate Change Minister James Shaw has described the situation as the government released a… Audio
Action being taken on culture at FENZ - Tracey Martin
Tracey Martin is the Minister for Internal Affairs and oversees Fire and Emergency.
She says there's an historical problem of bullying and harassment, but action is being taken to fix that. Video, Audio
Evening business for 3 August 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Auckland Airport plans to split terminal for safe travel bubble
Auckland Airport has announced it will split the international terminal into two separate zones in preparation for safe travel bubbles.
But the Prime Minister this afternoon said with the escalating… Video, Audio
Orion accused of obstructing Port Hills fire investigation
Council owned lines company, Orion, has been accused at the High Court in Christchurch of obstructing the investigation in to the cause of the 2017 Port Hills fires.
Eighty claimants who suffered… Video, Audio
Porirua attack described as 'vicious, sudden'
A fight in Porirua during which a man was stabbed and killed has been described as a "pack attack, vicious and sudden."
Hone Pawa died at the scene in May last year and Ngapaki Gripp is on trial for… Audio
Former school teacher on trial accused of abusing boys
A former Auckland school teacher is on trial in the High Court accused of abusing six teenage boys.
Benjamin Swann has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges of doing an indecent act on a young person.
… Audio
Yachties, backpackers stranded in paradise, desperate to stay
Foreigners stranded in New Zealand are making concerted pleas to stay here.
Yachties don't want to untie from New Zealand marinas to face the dangers of seasonal Pacific storms, and backpackers don't… Audio
Melbourne grapples with sudden lockdown as Covid-19 spreads
The Covid-19 situation across the Tasman worsens and those in the state of Victoria are adjusting to a new life under lockdown for the next six weeks at least.
An 8pm till 5am curfew came into place… Video, Audio
Melbourne - six week lockdown imposed after COVID outbreak
Melbourne has just started a hard six week lockdown after community transmission of COVID-19 spiralled out of control. Professor Michael Plank talks to the Panel about what's gone wrong and if we… Audio
Melbourne in strict 'Stage 4' lockdown
Ross Stevenson, host of the 3AW Breakfast Programme in Melbourne, speaks to Jesse about the latest restrictions. Audio
New Zealander in Melbourne describes heading back into lockdown
Rosa Reynolds is a New Zealander living in Melbourne.
She's pregnant and has been working from home since March.
She spoke with Māni Dunlop. Audio
Victoria back in lockdown, further restrictions expected
Melbourne is being described as a ghost town, following the city's first night back in lockdown.
Yesterday, Victoria declared a "state of disaster," allowing police greater powers to help enforce the… Audio
NZ's metalhead, cat-crazy, self-publishing romance queen
She has been legally blind since birth, but that hasn't stopped paranormal romance writer Steff Green (aka Stephanie Holmes) from undertaking a self-publishing career that sees her clear a six-figure… Audio
Politicians, journalists rated NZ's least trusted figures
Research NZ's latest survey asked Kiwis to rate their trust and confidence in a number of occupations and professions. The news is good for emergency service workers, but not so good for… Audio
Time appears to be running out for Donald Trump
The Trump campaign now has less than 100 days before election day to change a narrative that has seen president Donald Trump fail the leadership test during the pandemic. US correspondent Karen Kasler… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our Sunday Morning panellists offer their thoughts on the past week's news. They'll be discussing Covid-19 testing, the latest political polls and rumblings, personal photos being made public, and… Audio
Victoria rocked by nearly 50 'mystery' Covid-19 cases
Harsh lockdown conditions in Victoria, such as those previously imposed in New Zealand, are set to be announced within days by Premier Daniel Andrews. Australian correspondent Rebekah Holt joins the… Audio
Should we be worried about the rise of QAnon?
QAnon, an intricate conspiracy theory which suggests US President Donald Trump is secretly waging war on a well-connected Satanic paedophile ring, should not be dismissed as a harmless oddity… Audio
Covid-19: Grave concerns for Melbourne's aged care sector
There are grave concerns for Melbourne's aged care sector as Covid-19 cases continue to spread through rest homes in Victoria.
Another 627 coronavirus cases were recorded today, as many Victorians… Video, Audio