Karen Brown

An emeritus professor of political science at the University of Sydney, Rod Tiffen, says Australian politicians are far more ruthless now than ever before. Audio

The Prime Minister says while Malcolm Turnbull will be a more moderate face for the top job in Australia, it will be business as usual for trans Tasman relations. Audio

Silver Fern Farms says a new deal with China's largest meat company will turbo charge its growth. Audio

The Government says it will spend more money on social services for those most in need; if that's what's needed. Audio

Christchurch residents are cutting back on food, and the elderly are turning off their heaters in order to pay their increasing rates bills. Audio

Hawkes Bay voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to amalgamate five councils into one. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

About 30 protestors have been arrested after clashing with police trying to stop them storming the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade building in Wellington. Audio

The former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has blamed a febrile media culture and poll-driven panic for his demise in his final speech as the country's leader. Audio

The police have made several arrests throughout the country after a haul of methamphetamine with a street value of one million dollars was found in a car at the ferry terminal at Picton early this… Audio

It's been revealed in Parliament that the private prison operator Serco has been let off hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for serious contract breaches. Audio

China's largest meat company is taking a half share in Silver Fern Farms by investing $261 million in the meat processor. Audio

A man was killed at a massive explosion from a fuel tank at a factory in South Auckland. Reporter Mohamed Hassan is at the scene. Audio

A man killed at a massive explosion from a fuel tank at a factory in South Auckland was apparently weilding on top of the silo just minutes before it blew up. Audio

Man welding a fuel tank in Wiri as it exploded, Reporter at scene of fuel tank explosion in Wiri, China's largest meat company takes 50% of Silver Fern Farms, Serco let off $375k in fines, Arrests… Audio

The first forestry contractor, charged with manslaughter, is found NOT guilty. The Prime Minister throws down the gauntlet over the Red Peak flag and and - Djokovic, overpowers Federer to take the US… Audio

The Government is told to stop negotiating with Ngapuhi's treaty settlement team. Protestors shut down a speech by one of the country's top spies and - for the first time the Palestinian flag will fly… Audio

A warning that the Auckland housing market is in dangerous territory. Online voting is in jeopardy after security fears prompt a 'no' vote and - an axe murderer is sentenced to life in jail. Audio

The All Blacks sleep tonight for the last time on home turf before taking off on the task of trying to keep the World Cup . Audio

The Ministry of Education has spent over a million dollars doing up its website which the Labour Party says is unjustified. Audio