Kate Newton
Coroner says a social worker should have kept a closer eye
A coroner says a social worker should have kept a closer eye on a teenager who murdered her ex-boyfriend's mother by setting fire to her house. Audio
Crowd of thousands welcomes Team New Zealand home
The Government says it's ready to stand behind Team New Zealand in another America's Cup challenge, as huge crowds welcomed the team home to Auckland today. Audio
Housing development targets renters and first-home owners
Nearly three-hundred houses will be built for first-home buyers and low-income renters in the first development to go ahead under the Government and Auckland Council's Housing Accord. Audio
University Students protest against removal from councils
Students at Auckland University say a plan to remove staff and students from university councils is the latest assault on academic democracy. Audio
Call for barrier arms after West Auckland collision
People living near a West Auckland level crossing are calling for barrier arms to be installed after a woman and three children were injured when their car collided with a freight train. Audio
Auckland fans at Shed 10 and Yacht Squadron
Our reporter Murielle Baker is with fans at Shed 10 on the Auckland waterfront. Audio
Oracle wins race to even score
It's now "winner-takes-all" in the America's Cup after Oracle Team USA won two more races to draw level with Team New Zealand this morning. Audio
America's Cup: Race 17 reaction
Murielle Baker in Auckland, Cushla Norman in Wellington and from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, reporter Kate Newton. Audio
Team NZ supporters jittery as Oracle closes in
Team New Zealand may live to regret a decision to alter their boat between races after missing another opportunity to win the America's Cup. Audio
America's Cup - end of race 15
We speak to Todd Niall and Ross Blackman in San Francisco, and Kate Newton at the RNZYS in Auckland. Audio
Anxious crowd at Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Our reporter Kate Newton describes the atmosphere at the RNZYS. Audio
Loyal supporters left disappointed over weekend
On day 16, Emirates Team New Zealand still needs one more win over Oracle Team USA, as supporters have had to deal with successive setbacks. Audio
Business News Update
Two international surveys show New Zealand is one of the most dynamic countries to do business but that's threatened by an extremely high staff turnover rate. Audio
Defence force suffers from a casual attitude to safety
A wide-ranging review following a series of high-profile deaths in the military says the defence force suffers from a casual attitude to safety and needs to make urgent changes. Audio
Kim Dotcom pledges possible compensation from Govt to charity
The internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom says he will donate any compensation he gets from suing the Government to charity. Audio
Defence Minister orders review into treatment of women
Revelations of widespread harrassment of women by foreign defence forces have prompted the Government to conduct an internal review of how the New Zealand defence force treats women. Audio
Bank robber set upon, then car crashes in police chase
A bank robber was set upon by a passerby but managed to escape, only to then crash in the getaway car while being chased by police in South Auckland. Audio
Auckland council restricts housing density after debate
After a fiery debate, Auckland's council has voted to impose restrictions on higher density housing in the city's suburbs. Audio
Employment law protest draws 4000 workers
About 4000 workers packed in the Events Centre in Manakau this afternoon to protest against the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which is currently before a parliamentary select committee. Audio
