Kim Baker Wilson
Day 3 of inquest into deaths of mother and newborn baby
An inquest has heard the emergency phone calls made before the death of a Waikato woman who'd just given birth. Audio
Judge wanted preventive detention for "dangerous" sex offender
A High Court judge says the sex attacker he jailed today is dangerous, and he would've ordered an indefinite jail term if he could. Audio
No tolerance for drunk behaviour on Auckland's big weekend
Auckland's getting ready for its biggest weekend since the Rugby World Cup and the police are getting in early to ward off drunken behaviour. Audio
John Key urged to talk tough on supermarket lockout
As you heard last half hour there, what is on, or should we say not on Australian supermarket shelves, is one of the issues likely to be discussed during top level talks today between the New Zealand… Audio
It's 40 years today since the first ever 'bird'
They've been a staple of Radio New Zealand for decades - four to be exact. The bird calls have been played in the mornings on Radio New Zealand since 1974. Audio
Anger over garden upheaval for Tasmanian Devils
Auckland's mayor is apologising for what he's calling the mistaken destruction of a garden meant to strengthen diplomatic ties with the Japanese city of Fukuoka. Audio
Lorde arrives home - update
Musician Lorde has arrived home from LA after winning two Grammy awards. Audio
Lorde arrives home to huge acclaim
Musician Lorde has arrived home from LA after winning two Grammy awards. Audio
Man jailed for immigration rorts
A judge has told a south Auckland man who he's jailed for giving immigration advice without a licence that his actions are disgraceful. Audio
Opponents of Auckland motorway link claim victory
Transport officials say they haven't caved into public pressure by scrapping most of their options for a contentious stretch of Auckland road. Audio
Community rallying around to help two German tourists
The police in Whakatane say the community is rallying around to help two German tourists attacked as they slept in a tent near the town centre yesterday morning. Audio
Business News Update
Retailers are being told they shouldn't expect a spending boost despite a surge in consumer confidence. Audio
Contact Energy matches Mighty River Power's price freeze
The Labour Party says promises by some power companies to freeze electricity prices do not go far enough and it will keep pushing its plan to centralise power buying. Audio
Greens say conservation board changes threaten independence
The Green Party says changes planned for the country's conservation boards threaten their independence. Audio
ICC won't name other two cricketers being investigated
The former Black Cap, Lou Vincent, has outed himself as one of three players being investigated for match fixing by the Interational Cricket Council. Audio
Strong turnout at anti-violence march
Protesters in an annual march against violence say the teenage sex ring uncovered in Auckland has swelled the numbers this year. Audio
Lorde, Aaradhna big winners at New Zealand Music Awards
The singer-songwriter Lorde is continuing her stellar rise after taking home a haul of wins at last night's New Zealand Music Awards. Audio
School insulted by lack of consultation over new motorway
A school community fears it could be torn apart over plans for a new Auckland motorway, and says it's insulted by a lack of consultation. Audio
Shock at David Tua's surprise retirement
The heavyweight boxer David Tua's decision to hang up his gloves has stunned those closest to him. Audio
Fault simulation cause mass power cuts across North Island
A test that went wrong on the brand new Cook Strait cable today cut power to hundreds of thousands of households and businesses in the North Island. Audio
