Kim Baker Wilson

An ecstatic crowd met their heroes with thunderous applause at Auckland airport this morning. Audio

Some Auckland Councilors are critical of the small savings earmarked for the council's marketing and communications department. Audio

17 defendants facing firearm-related charges after last year's nationwide police raids, may not stand trial until 2010. Audio

Child Youth and Family has given its version of events in a court hearing following the death of a baby in its care. Audio

Louise Martin and her separated husband Craig are seeking damages from the agency. Audio

Keith Lapham is charged with fraud and accused of obtaining millions of dollars by deception from franchise buyers. Audio

The Maori Party wants to spend more than 136-million dollars giving one-off payments to poverty-stricken families. Audio

The Salvation Army says Auckland is at least 2,500 houses short. Audio

More serious charges are being planned for some of those arrested after last year's nationwide police raids. Audio

Labour's plan to launch a commission of inquiry into gangs if it's re-elected, is being panned as unnecessary research. Audio

Bus companies are protest against what they call an unfair process for choosing school bus providers in Rotorua. Audio

The policy was among several unveiled yesterday by the potential king-maker party. Audio

While Consumer Price Index yesterday showed 18-year inflation high, prices for used cars dropped eight-percent in last quarter. Audio

The Destiny Church is in line to become an Urban Maori Authority. Audio

A former Auckland ambulance officer, whose name remains suppressed, was yesterday sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Audio

They say the situation is dire, and a senior Labour MP admits more could have been done to help them. Audio

A programme highlighting the dangers of texting while driving to young people will be launched today. Audio

Large crowds of plane spotters turned out to see the world's largest passenger aircraft at Auckland International Airport today. Audio

There's anger that the Auckland City Council has given initial approval to spending more than 30-million dollars on the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio

Councils around the country are considering cutting services, in the wake of global financial troubles. Audio