Ella Stewart

Panmure locals are worried for the fate of an 'iconic' retro-style sign which they say is important to their community identity.

An online petition started just last week, has nearly one-thousand… Audio

Warmer sea temperatures and a changing climate could be what's causing more ocean-borne bites, stings and rashes.

Swimmers across the North Island have been sharing their itchy experiences on social… Audio

New Zealanders living overseas say Covid-19 is now part of everyday life as cases of the highly-infectious Omicron variant steadily grow around the globe.

More than 307 million Covid cases have been… Audio

Christmas mass across the motu might look a little bit different this year, as the traffic light system means new restrictions and guidelines. But not to worry, churches have got things sorted when it… Audio

An ICU doctor at Auckland Hospital says all Covid-19 patients who've been admitted to the ICU have NOT been vaccinated. As of yesterday there were 70 Covid-19 patients in hospital with 5 in the… Audio

Central Otago Fruit growers say they are confident they will have enough workers to pick this summer season despite border closures. Usually New Zealand relies heavily on Pacific island RSE workers… Audio

This Christmas the SPCA wants pet owners to remember some simple tricks to keep your fur babies safe over the holidays. Our reporter Ella Stewart spoke with SPCA scientific officer Dr Alison Vaughan… Audio

A Newmarket retailer says she'll be closing her doors on Saturdays from now on after anti-vaccine mandate protestors caused havoc over the weekend. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Auckland's Domain… Audio

As we head into the festive season and summer holidays, you may be having some tricky conversations with your friends and whanau around following public health measures. Our reporter Ella Stewart… Audio

As hospitality businesses around Auckland prepare to open to customers tomorrow for the first time in 108 days, the Restaurant Assocation says its devastated the industry is excluded from the… Audio

Travel and insurance agents are sending a warning to book overseas travel for 2022 at your peril with the Omicron variant on the scene and travel insurance unlikely to provide cover for any extended… Audio

Auckland's housing market continues to soar despite the city spending more than 100 days in lockdown. Homes are being snapped up sight unseen by kiwis desperate to return home and there is huge demand… Audio

Visiting Santa and getting a photo has been a long tradition for many families during the festive season. But with Covid-19 Delta cases surging in New Zealand's biggest city, seeing Santa might look a… Audio

A couple of years ago it would have seemed unthinkable that the vast majority of people that you would see out and about would be wearing a face covering, and that those NOT wearing one could expect… Audio

Tourism operators are relieved and excited at the prospect of Auckland's border reopening just in time for Christmas. On Wednesday, the Government announced that people will be able to freely travel… Audio

Just in time for Christmas, Auckland's border will be reopening on the December 15th. After 92 days stuck in the city, Aucklanders will be able to leave to travel around Aotearoa. We sent our reporter… Audio

The Government will today reveal more details about how Auckland's border will be managed over summer. The border, which runs from Mercer in the south to Mangawhai Heads in the North, has been in… Audio

New Zealanders from all different areas of expertise are offering online zoom classes for school students whose teachers are in need of extra support as the school vaccine mandate comes into effect… Audio

A Northland high school principal says that she's been accused of being 'complicit in mass genocide' by people opposed to getting vaccinated. From tomorrow anyone who works or volunteers in an… Audio