Katie Doyle
Former Green MP Holly Walker: life as politician under pressure
The culture of parliament is once again under the spotlight following the resignation of National Party MP Andrew Falloon yesterday morning. Mr Falloon left parliament after it had emerged he sent… Audio
Death Cafe helps people to learn about death, celebrate life
Finger food, a hot cup of tea, and a good old fashioned conversation about the end of life. That's what you'll get if you take a trip to the death cafe - a project run by Sam Osborne at Osbornes… Audio
Floodwaters rising in Kawakawa, Northland
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are wreaking havoc in the Far North, causing flooding, slips and bringing down trees. Kawakawa RSA president, Hector Davies, says flood waters are rising in the town. He… Audio
Cook Island's accountant says Pacific bubble needed now
A Cook Islands Accountant says a "Pacific Bubble" can't come soon enough. Joanne Rose runs JMA Limited in Kerikeri and the Cook Islands, and says the situation there is getting desperate with COVID-19… Audio
Whole of city lockdown easier to bear for Melbourne residents
On the cusp of something very, very bad. Those were the words Victoria State Premier, Daniel Andrews chose to describe Melbourne's situation - as he announced the city will lock down for another six… Audio
Netflix erotic Polish film accused of glamourising rape
An erotic Polish film that trended at #3 on Netflix over the weekend is being accused of glamourising rape, stockholm syndrome and kidnapping. '365 Days' tells the story of Laura, who is abducted by… Audio
Is NZ too relaxed with personal hygiene standards?
Sanitisers in every store, masks, checking in to bars and restaraunts....it all seems like a distant memory. And while many are celebrating the end of restrictions, some health professionals are… Audio
Movies open for the school holidays
The school holidays are just around the corner - but with heavy release delays - will parents be able to take their kids to the movies? Well the answer is yes, and film buffs say there is also lots on… Audio
Barnardos launches Dreams for the Decade project
The children's charity Barnardos is urging Tamariki and Rangatahi to get involved with its latest art project - Dreams for the Decade. Anyone up to the age of 18 can enter the project, by creating a… Audio
Height of Covid-19 in NZ may have brought cyber attacks
The Minister for the GCSB warns New Zealand may have been the target of cyber attacks at the height of covid-19 - and working from home left us more vulnerable.
It follows a five-fold increase in… Audio
Devonport naval base welcomes HMNZS Aotearoa
Navy staff at the Devonport Base have welcomed their newest recruit - the HMNZS Aotearoa.
Measuring the length of two rugby fields and costing more than $500 million, Navy staff say the boat is… Video, Audio
AT threatens to rip up planted berm which stops flooding
Rip it out - or we will. That's what Auckland Transport has told the creator of a planted berm north of Auckland. It's after Manly resident Dee Pigneguy found herself in a standoff with Auckland… Video, Audio
Govt suspends compassionate exemptions for travellers
The Government have suspended all compassionate exemptions for travellers following the announcement of two new covid-19 cases. It's after two women, one showing symptoms, were given compassionate… Audio
Far North Mayor excited by jobs created in Kaikohe
About 70 jobs will be created by the Kaikohe water storage project. Far North Mayor John Carter told our reporter Katie Doyle what the facility will mean for Northland, which struggled in drought… Audio
Thousands attend second Black Lives Matter protest in AK
Thousands descended on Central Auckland yesterday for the city's second Black Lives Matter protest. After a series of speeches, the crowd made it's way towards the United States Consulate in Customs… Audio
New AK shopping centre Commercial Bay keen for punters
Auckland's new one-billion dollar shopping centre is officially open - boasting more than 120 shops. Commercial Bay, situated near the Waterfront had a shaky start, with it's opening being pushed back… Audio
Police investigate 100 instances of excessive force on youth
There have been 100 internal investigations by the New Zealand Police into the use of excessive force on young people since 2015. Two resulted in assault charges, and one in a conviction, according to… Audio
Level One brings crowds to revised Super Rugby tournament
The move to level one couldn't have come at a better time for Super Rugby - with crowds allowed as it returns this weekend. Kickoff is just after 7 o'clock this Saturday at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in… Audio
How high school students have coped during lockdown
Lockdown - a time some of us might remember fondly - days spent with family, going for walks, pressing the reset button. For others, lockdown is something best forgotten - a time of stress, worry and… Audio
NZ fashion companies worry about recovery
While there is that drive to buy local - New Zealand's fashionistas say they aren't sure whether they'll be able to make up lost revenue. Benny Castles from WORLD says the company took a massive… Audio
