Jacob Mc Sweeny
Around the motu : Jacob McSweeny in Whanganui
How Te Puwaha - the Whanganui Port Revitalisation project was almost canned. New Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe is warning of an imminent large rates rise, and the new P8A Poseidon lands at Ohakea. Audio
Fatal crash occurred on 'harsh corner' on SH3
Wanganui Chronicle reporter Jacob McSweeny was one of the first on the scene of a horrific six-fatality crash in Taranaki today. Video, Audio
Something for the weekend : world cup watching
With the Football World Cup having kicked off in Russia we hear from a couple of enthusiastic fans. Audio
A glimmer of hope for New Zealand's footballers
Could FIFA kick Peru out of the 2018 World Cup? The All Whites dreaming of a fairy tale call-up. Audio
Measles and rubella officially eliminated from NZ
The World Health Organisation has acknowledged the two diseases no longer exist in New Zealand, but officials are warning against complacency. Video, Audio
Trade lobbyists fear coalition talks could sink TPP
Supporters of the Trans Pacific Partnership are fearful that coaltion talks could end up sinking the deal for New Zealand. The National Party has enthusiatically driven the controversial TPP… Audio
Manawatu Gorge upgrade: Locals 'not impressed'
Manawatu locals have let the NZ Transport Agency know they're not impressed by some of the options for a new route through the Manawatu Gorge. Audio
NZTA highlights alternative options to Manawatu Gorge
The Transport Agency has just released a long list of options for a long term resilient solution for the Manawatu Gorge route. RNZ reporter Jacob McSweeny joins us from a meeting on the issue. Video, Audio
Political opinions on a rush-hour Wellington train
Labour has changed its plan to introduce new taxes from working group recommendations in its potential first term after attacks from National. How did everyday people react? RNZ's Jacob McSweeney took… Audio
Tenants evicted for helping homeless
A community housing group in Napier says some families are being kicked out of their state and private rentals because they are taking in homeless friends or relatives needing help. Audio
Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
Greens want gender on payroll reporting
The Green Party wants businesses to be forced to include genders on their payroll reports to try and eliminate the gender pay gap. Video, Audio
NZ First candidate ridiculed for power company renationalisation
Act Party leader David Seymour ridiculed NZ First candidate Richard Prosser after he outlined the party's plans to buy back the country's power companies, but got the policy wrong. Video, Audio
Gareth Morgan stands by 'lipstick on a pig' comment
The leader of the Opportunities Party says he was referring to the change in Labour's leadership and not specifically leader Jacinda Ardern. Video, Audio
Postal workers say NZ Post didn't try to keep its fast post ser
Fastpost will be scrapped from the start of next year after NZ Post revealed the service had dropped by nearly a quarter during the past year. Video, Audio
Youth programme says it could do more than military camp
A struggling but successful youth support programme in Kapiti says it could do more for disillusioned young people than a military style camp, if only it had more funding. Video, Audio
Horticulture industry reacts to Labour's water royalty plan
The Labour Party will face stern questioning from the horticulture industry about its proposal to put a royalty charge on water. Other industries targeted by Labour's policy on water are also lining… Audio
Nothing in new freshwater push deals with nitrate - ecology expert
A new push to clean up New Zealand's waterways is being criticised for failing to address the problem of nitrate seeping off farms into rivers. RNZ science reporter Jacob McSweeny has the details. Audio
Slips in Capital trigger road closures and evacuations
Some Wellington residents had just moments to grab essentials before fleeing homes left teetering on the edge in the suburbs of Te Aro and Evans Bay, now people are wondering if anyone should be… Video, Audio
Slips lead to evacuations, road closures in capital
Wellington correspondent Jacob McSweeney reports from a house teetering on the edge of slip over-looking Evans Bay Road. Audio