Joanna Mackenzie
Four years jail for man who shot and killed daughter
Gustav Otto Sanft was sentenced to four years and four months in prison today for manslaughter after he fatally shot his young daughter. Audio
NZer Davina Lamont suits up for Emmys
Lord of the Rings, Avatar, Sherlock, X-Men First Class are just a handful of the films that Queenstown-based hair, makeup and prosthetic expert Davina Lamont has worked on. But it's her craft on a new… Audio
Stunning Silver Ferns outplay the Diamonds
A stunning display by the Silver Ferns meant they not only defeated arch-rivals Australia, but they also got their hands on the Quad Series title for the first time. Audio
Moko inquest recommends checks on at-risk children
Compulsory checks on vulnerable children will be a major recommendation from the inquest into the death of three year old Moko Rangitoheriri. The coroner said he made the same recommendation after the… Audio
'I never knew': Refuge worker denies knowledge of abuse
A former staff member at the Maori women's refuge says she had no idea there was abuse happening in the house where Moko Rangitoheriri was living. The toddler was killed in 2015. Video, Audio
Moko's grandmother tells inquest of frustration, helplessless
Day one of the inquest into toddler Moko Rangitoheriri's death was full of emotionally-charged testimony. Moko's grandmother described her frustration and helplessness and Coroner Wallace Bain said… Audio
Moko's mother makes emotional plea at death inquest
Moko Rangitoheriri's mother, Nicola Dally-Paki, has pleaded for domestic violence victims to leave and never return. Audio
Silver Ferns comtemplate unorthodox Proteas in Quad opener
The Silver Ferns will be expecting the unexpected when they take to the court against South Africa in Brisbane tomorrow night for the first round of Netball's Quad series. Video, Audio
Smith sex scandal done and dusted, says Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will not drop Aaron Smith for this weekend's test match, despite more details of a sex scandal from last year being revealed. Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 August 2017
The All Black selectors have their preferred midfield combination together for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test against Australia in Sydney. The Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has made a solid start to the… Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 August 2017
The All Whites have suffered a setback ahead of next months world cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands, with defender Tommy Smith ruled out with a hamstring injury. Audio
Local darts champ to take on legendary Phil "the Power" Taylor
The Flying Scotsman, Snakebite and The Machine are among some of the darts players who are in New Zealand for the third Auckland Darts Masters games. Joanna Mackenzie met some of the players. Video, Audio
Tributes paid to former All Black & educator Sir John Graham
Tributes for former All Black and educator Sir John Graham who died last night aged 82. Audio
What has happened to Auckland's Kestrel ferry?
A piece of New Zealand's maritime history that has already been salvaged once from a watery grave, could be lost completely because of delays and indecision. Joanna MacKenzie reports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 July 2017
Mystics captain Maria Tutaia has re-signed with the club and Netball New Zealand for another two years. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 July 2017
The New Zealand sprinter Joseph Millar should know in the next 24 hours if he'll get to run in the one-hundred metres at next week's World Athletics champs in London and a possible clash with Usain… Audio
Business owner reaches out to ex-con with face tattoo
Mark says he was struggling to get work due to a large tattoo on his face that says "DEVAST-8". Now, a business owner who understands his predicament has stepped in with a job offer. Audio
Congestion charge for Auckland on the horizon
Auckland Council is investigating the idea, but the Government says the research will take time and a final decision should not be expected for years. Audio
Plagued apartment complex needs $30 million upgrade
The Mount View Apartments complex in Mount Wellington was built in the late 1990s and is riddled with structural, leaky and even fire-compliance issues. Audio
Relief for Filipino dairy workers who have path to residency
There's relief among Filipino dairy workers in the South Island who will become eligible for residence under a new visa - despite having initially used false documents to get a work permit. Audio
