Katie Doyle
Countdown drops prices for some tampons, pads and liners
Countdown has cut the price of 15 different sanitary items from its Homebrand and Select Range. Audio
Brothel owner cannot get business bank loan
A Wellington brothel owner is furious at banks who won't let her open a business account. Mary Brennan from Funhouse Escorts says she's been turned away from every bank in in the country - simply… Audio
New Wellington bus routes survive term three rush
Wellington's struggling new bus network is under more pressure on Monday morning as holiday-makers return to work and children return to school. Metlink faced issues with capacity, delays and… Audio
New Wellington buses face strikes, school term rush
Wellington is heading into its second week of the new bus timetables and routes, but the transition has not been without its problems. Tranzit took over the operation of Wellington's bus network last… Audio
Lifejacket promotion deemed success despite Muriwai drownings
A twelve-year project stopping people from rock-fishing without lifejackets is being called a success, despite two deaths at Muriwai Beach on Monday. A man and a woman died there after being swept off… Audio
Tenants call for tougher regulation for rentals
Dozens of tenants sick of mouldy, cold and outright dangerous homes are backing a campaign for tougher laws for landlords. The plan's the brainchild of Renters United. Reporter Katie Doyle was at the… Audio
Public servants strike, call for better pay
About 4000 staff from Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment ditched their desks for placards today, as they hit the streets calling for better pay. Video, Audio
Transmission Gully: To toll or not to toll?
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the costs of building the Transmission Gully have drastically increased and tolling may be a way to offset that cost. But that idea is being rubbished by the… Audio
Government denies it's attractive to strikers
National leader Simon Bridges claims New Zealand has had more strikes and threats of industrial action under the present government than during the previous National government's entire nine years in… Audio
Jacinda Ardern at hospital to give birth
Jacinda Ardern has arrived at Auckland Hospital to give birth to her first child. Her office confirmed the news about half and hour ago. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is now Acting Prime… Audio
Man pledges to never drive again after causing fatal crash
The driver who hit and killed Paekakariki runner Caroline Boyd says he will never get behind the wheel again. Nathan James Lyon has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after pleading… Video, Audio
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds lash East Coast
The Waipaoa River in Gisborne and The Hikuwai River in Tolaga Bay have reached alert levels after a night of heavy rain on the East Coast. Tairawhiti Civil Defence Emergency Management and the… Audio
Royalists giddy at Duke and Duchess of Sussex tour
Kensington Palace confirmed today that Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle are set to make their first official visit to New Zealand this October. Video, Audio
National War Memorial Carillon unveiled in Wellington
The National War Memorial carillon has played its first tune in more than three years. It's one of the first crowd funded instruments of its type. Our reporter Katie Doyle went to the Pukeahu National… Audio
NZ-made apparel industry 'dead in two years' - Swazi founder
World's labelling of it's tee shirts being made in New Zealand despite being made in Bangladesh has drawn comment from clothing manufacturers here. The founder of outdoor apparel brand Swazi says… Audio
WORLD takes credibility hit after 'Made in NZ' label saga
The fashion label WORLD prides itself on ethical manufacturing and locally made clothes. But a marketing expert says its credibility has taken a hit after it attached "Made in New Zealand" price tags… Audio
Car clamp ban unlikely, but fee cap probable
Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says he's considering restricting the fees car clamping companies can charge, but says an outright ban may not be the solution. Audio
Wahine sinking remembered 50 years on
It's 50 years today since the interisland ferry, Wahine, sank in Wellington Harbour, with the loss of 53 lives. The ship carrying 734 passengers and crew, and one stowaway hit Barrett Reef at about 20… Audio
Wahine memorial unveiled in Wellington
It's 50 years today since the interisland ferry, Wahine, sank in Wellington Harbour, leading to the death of 53 passengers. The ship carrying 734 passengers and crew, and one stowaway hit Barrett Reef… Audio
NZ only Five Eyes' member not to retaliate against Russia
Canada, the US and Australia have joined Britain and a number of EU countries in expelling dozens of Russian diplomats and undeclared intelligence staff. New Zealand doesn't have undeclared… Video, Audio
