Laura Dooney
Homophobia difficult to tackle in sport - researcher
A researcher is describing sport as inherently homophobic. Sally Shaw from Otago University says it's a problem sports organisations find difficult to tackle but they need to step up and eradicate the… Audio
Auckland Muslim man furious about SIS surveillance
A Muslim man who was targeted by the SIS says he now feels furious about what happened and is accusing the security agency of unfairly targeting his community. The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name… Audio
Mosque attack victims' families plead for visa help
The family of a young woman, left a widow with two small children after Friday's terrorist attack, are pleading with the government to let them stay beyond their visitor visas, and support her… Audio
Supported housing boost in Wellington 'overdue'
Wellington's community sector says proposed supported living apartments in the capital are long overdue. On Thursday, it was announced the council and the government will partner to build up to 300… Audio
Wellington estate agents fear impact of insurance changes
Real estate agents fear there could be huge implications for home buyers and sellers in Wellington with IAG turning down more customers in the capital. Those in the real estate game say it's become… Audio
IAG cautious about insuring Wellington residents
IAG, the parent company of insurance brands AMI and State, will no longer take on any new customers in the Wellington area. Chief executive of the Insurance Broker's Association Gary Young says since… Audio
Sheer panic as Wellington restaurant floods - again
Wellington is mopping up after a deluge this morning caused slips, surface flooding and water to surge into basements in buildings across the CBD. Video, Audio
Wellington beaches to go smokefree
Wellington's beaches are to become smokefree but councillors have decided to pause for thought when it comes to what message they should send to vapers. Audio
Wellington City Council considers liquor ban on uni doorstep
The Wellington City Council is still considering a liquor ban in a Wellington suburb, despite reluctance from police, and Victoria University. Last year council officers recommended against imposing a… Audio
Wellington Council keen on Kelburn booze ban
The Wellington City Council is set to push ahead with consulting on a liquor ban in Kelburn Park, despite early discussions showing the police don't think one is necessary. The council is proposing a… Audio
Poor housing could be costing $150m in ACC claims, health spending
Researchers say poor housing could be costing nearly $150 million a year in ACC claims and health spending. The figure was revealed a day after the government announced a raft of new rules for rental… Audio
1st Kiwi to row solo across Atlantic spent 70 days on water
After 70 days on the water New Zealand Isaac Giesen has succeeded in being the first New Zealander to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Audio
Wellington Town Hall repair bill swells to $112m
The cost of earthquake strengthening the Wellington Town Hall has ballooned by more than $20 million. Next week councillors will be asked to approve more funding for the project. Audio
Man’s murder charge dropped on day of trial
Paddy Woods was due to go on trial today, accused of murdering 21-year-old Zena Campbell in Wellington last February, but instead the charge against him was dismissed. But Zena's father Chris says it… Audio
Woman's surgery delayed by homelessness
A Lower Hutt woman who needs surgery for a debilitating spinal injury can't get it - because she doesn't have a home to go to afterwards. Vanessa is a single mother who's been in emergency housing for… Audio
Cape Kidnappers nightmare: ‘I really thought I couldn’t make it’
Korean tourist Son Jungho has described the moment the cliff collapsed at Cape Kidnappers and thanked those who helped save his and his friend's life. Audio
Students struggling to find rentals in Wgtn as prices soar
Wellington rentals are the most expensive in the country, and students are finding they either can't afford the properties, or there just aren't enough around. Audio
Mariya Taylor’s lawyer hits back at Justice Minister
The lawyer of a woman, who was ordered to pay a man the court found was likely to have abused her, has lashed out at the Justice Minister for suggesting her client had bad legal advice. Mariya Taylor… Audio
End of an era for family running Freeman's Bookshop
Ninety eight years of a family serving customers on Molesworth Street came to an end today, when Freeman's owners Tony and Lorraine, worked the last day in the shop they've been running for 44 years… Audio
Documents reveal MBIE staff trained to use fake personas
A government ministry is being summoned to the Beehive for a please explain over a training course which showed public servants how to use fake online personas to gather intelligence. Documents from… Audio