Lisa Owen

There are three thousand firefighters currently battling the blazes, and many are feeling the heat.

In the last ten minutes, one firefighter in the Hunter Region has suffered a heart attack and… Video, Audio

Over 80 fires are now burning up large parts of New South Wales as some people flee their homes while others have been told it's too late to leave.

Eleven of those fires have been classified as… Video, Audio

On Tuesday Christchurch held the nation's biggest day for horse racing.

Thousands showed up to the 116th Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup, at Addington Raceway.

Addington Cup Day organisers say… Video, Audio

Three deaths have been reported to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring after Pharmac forced patients using the medicine Lamotrigine to switch brands.

About 11,000 people - most with epilepsy… Video, Audio

The ambitious plan to move Auckland's freight operations up north has inched one close step closer, with Cabinet ministers now considering final recommendations to push ahead.

A… Audio

The former Ministry of Social Development boss says it wasn't possible to brief his Minister about the full implications of Winston Peters' pension overpayment, without naming him.

Brendan Boyle is… Audio

The defence has thrown a curveball in the murder trial of former Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha by accusing a key Crown witness of being involved in the death of Amber-Rose Rush.

Mr Skantha is on trial… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

It's hoped a new one stop shop to see when big infrastructure projects are due will help move the construction industry away from its boom or bust cycle.

Known as the 'Pipeline', the online tool has… Audio

A major overhaul of the school system is being heralded as the biggest shake-up in 30 years - but the Education Minister has backed down on a controversial proposal for regional education hubs.

The… Audio

Thousands of people have registered at evacuation centres in New South Wales and more are expected to flood in as changing winds drive the fires toward more built up areas.

Teresa Duncan is a… Video, Audio

New South Wales is burning, with eleven fires now upgraded to emergencies, as residents in hot spots are told it's too late to leave, and to seek shelter.

There are 71 fires burning across the state… Video, Audio

Warning: This story and related coverage of the trial contain graphic details that may be distressing.

British backpacker Grace Millane was killed by pressure to her neck, according to an expert… Video, Audio

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning people to prepare for an increased risk of fires over summer.

The fresh warnings come as bush fires ravage the Australian states of New South Wales and… Audio

A former cop says armed officers are getting involved in routine policing, after introducing a trial of Armed Response Teams.

Video footage from Hamilton has revealed an armed unit pulling over a car… Video, Audio

Warning: This story and related coverage of the trial contain graphic details that may be distressing.

Three women who met the man accused of murdering Grace Millane on Tinder have given evidence… Video, Audio

Hamilton's Enderley is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in the country, and has been for 60 years.

As part of an RNZ series exploring the country as its population nears 5 million, Max Towle wanted… Video, Audio

Protesters blocking the entrance to Auckland's Owairaka - Mt Albert vow to stay there around the clock to prevent about 300 exotic trees being felled around the summit.

Helicopters and heavy… Video, Audio

Warning: This story and related coverage of the trial contain graphic details that may be distressing.

The sister-in-law of a man who was forced to dig his own grave before being brutally murdered… Video, Audio

The State Services Commissioner says he absolutely rejects claims he acted politically by briefing his minister about Winston Peters' superannuation payment - and not even his family knows what his… Video, Audio