Ellie Jay

Joining Nathan Rarere from London is our correspondent Ellie Jay Audio

Joining Nathan Rarere from London as she helps gather up bunting and dodging Monkey Pox is our correspondent Ellie Jay. Audio

We begin this morning in the United Kingdom where main streets are festooned with bunting in anticipation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee.. Joining Nathan Rarere from London is our… Audio

A surge in pet owners due to the pandemic coupled with the rising cost of living, covid and a shortage of skilled staff has led to severely busy times for vets. Fiona Park is managing director of the… Audio

A vet shortage combined with increased pet ownership during the pandemic has created a perfect storm with owners often struggling to access appointments or after hours healthcare. One owner with a… Audio

In what could be a world first, tomato beer is on the cards if you're in Auckland this evening, Anthony Tringham is the Chief Tomato Officer for curious croppers who grow interesting and unusual… Audio

The kiwifruit picking season is about to get underway but a lack of backpackers and seasonal workers has some growers worried their crops might end up on the compost heap. At the peak of the season, 3… Audio

If you're hoping to build a house in the near future or replace some skirting board or even patch a roof you could be waiting months for materials and manpower. And whilst sheets of gib are selling… Audio

With the flu season almost upon us health officials are warning us to be vigilant and get vaccinated.. again. The flu vaccine can now be given at the same time as a Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot… Audio

Today we'll find out how long we'll be living with vaccine passes and mandates. The Government announced last week that it was bringing forward the dates for tourists from Australia to come across the… Audio

Auckland recorded more than a month's worth of rain in a little over an hour on Monday before the storm moved on to Waikato and Coromandel.

Numerous homes and businesses were flooded, with Fire and… Audio

People in the upper North Island are hoping for a bit of sun today as they soak up the water and clear the debris left by yesterday's torrential rain and floods. Auckland recorded more than a month's… Audio

New Zealand is leading the world by supplying female soldiers with menstrual cups and reusable pads. The idea was first proposed by Private Thomson - a soldier based at Linton Military Camp. Audio

As oil prices soar, petrol prices have smashed the $3 a litre mark .. is now the time to switch to an EV? Jack Harley is the CEO and founder of YourCar, a business that connects dealers and consumers… Audio

It is estimated that the flooding in South East Queensland's could cost the State at least 2.5 billion dollars due to the damage and infrastructure that will need rebuilding It comes as Australia's… Audio

The east coast of Australia has been hit by flooding over the past few weeks with Sydney and New South Wales the latest to feel the brunt of intense rainfall that has left homes destroyed and 8 dead… Audio

On Christmas day Nigel Peterson's wife Nadiia left New Zealand with their young son to visit her family in Ukraine - she hadn't seen them since the pandemic began and it is the first time her parents… Audio

As war burns brightly in Ukraine, people in New Zealand are glued to the international news too, desperately worried for loved ones Nina Brilstra is anxiously awaiting news from her family in North… Audio