Kate Gudsell
Tens of thousands turn out for Waitangi celebrations
Tens of thousands of people turned out around the main centres to celebrate Waitangi Day. Audio
Navy denies reports it endangered yacht in Antarctica
The Navy has strongly rejected speculation in the Norwegian media that HMNZS Wellington ordered the yacht Berserk to leave safe anchorage in Antarctica last year. Audio
Navy rejects talk it ordered Berserk to leave anchorage
The Royal New Zealand Navy is denying Norwegian media reports HMNZS Wellington ordered the yacht Berserk to leave safe anchorage in Antarctica last year. Audio
Thousands turn out for Hobbit casting
Thousands of Hobbit hopefuls turned out to a casting session for Sir Peter Jackson's movie at the weekend. Audio
Defence review critiques training on communications systems
A Ministry of Defence review has found soldiers are going into combat zones without sufficient training on vital communications systems. Audio
Soldiers receive award for gallantry in Afghanistan
The family of the patrol commander killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan have watched as three of the soldiers involved in trying to help him were decorated for their bravery. Audio
Defence Force to sanction support group for gay personnel
The Defence Force is to allow a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender support group to be set up. Audio
Search and rescue effort continues for helicopter
A helicopter is still missing after it disappeared last night during efforts to tackle a big scrub fire in Northland. Audio
Last day of campaign trail for minors
The minor party leaders have been out on the campaign trail in a last effort to drum up support. The leaders have been maximising the last few hours before election day to try and sway the poll. Audio
Minor parties talking up chances of getting into Parliament
The minor parties are talking up their chances of playing a major role in the next Parliament and saying who they won't work with. Audio
Green Party say Treasury info on asset sales should be released
The Green Party is challenging John Key to "show us the papers" and reveal what Treasury advice the National Party got on its proposed asset sales programme. Audio
Minor Parties could bring new voices to parliament
With only three full days of campaigning left the minor parties look set to bring some little known names into Parliament off their lists. Audio
Group behind defaced billboards not ruling out more stunts
The person who claims to be behind the group responsible for defacing National Party's billboards has not ruled out another election stunt. Audio
Political parties say people 'kept in dark' about TPP
Some political parties say New Zealanders are being kept in the dark about what's being negotiated under the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Audio
Two thirds of people not enrolled to vote are aged 18 to 29
The national manager of the Electoral Enrolment Centre fears young voters are missing out on the opportunity to have their say. Audio
Anti-MMP group says electorate deals shows need for change
The anti-MMP lobby group, Vote for Change, says the deals between parties over the Epsom and Ohariu electorates are a good reason to get rid of mixed member proportional voting. Audio
Labour says John Key has failed on his promise
The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, says the National Party leader, John Key, has failed to deliver on his promise of a brighter future for the country. Audio
Parties clash on education policies
The National Party leader, John Key, says the timing of its partial asset sales could be delayed, if the international economy worsened. Audio
Advisory group pleased with National's welfare policy
The advisory group set up by the government to look at the welfare system says it is happy National has accepted a significant number of its recommendations. Audio
Research finds criminal system fails families of victims
A landmark study of the families of homicide victims has found the criminal justice system fails to meet the needs of these people. Audio
