Mary Wilson

The New Zealand dollar has taken a slight breather today, after rampaging to near 80 US cents, and a two-and-a-half year high overnight. Audio

The paternal grandfather of the Kahui twins has admitted lying to police about seeing one of the twins stop breathing. Audio

Heavy rain has started to fall in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, as Hurricane Tomas approaches. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

New Zealand has won three medals at the World Rowing Championships - but none of them are gold. Audio

The strong New Zealand dollar is good news for travellers heading overseas, and could mean cheaper import goods, but manufacturers and exporters are bracing themselves for pain in the pocket. Audio

The US Secretary of State, Hilliary Clinton, has paid tribute to quake-struck Canterbury during the second day of her official visit to New Zealand. Audio

Qantas has delayed three Los Angeles flights to Australia and one return flight by a further 24 hours and has grounded its A380 planes following an engine failure which caused an emergency landing in… Audio

Mary Wilson talks to Ian Ashley. Audio

The man who strangled teenager Liam Ashley in the back of a prison van will probably spend the rest of his life in jail, after admitting he wants to kill again. Audio

New Zealand and the United States have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, which the Government says turns a new page in the relationship between the two countries. Audio

David Tamihere set free from prison, US voters deal sharp blow to President, Speaker backs down on international travel disclosures for MPs, Police failures in case of hanged Rotorua prisoner, Wang… Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Surprise guilty plea in good samaritan case, Gift duty to be abolished, NZ dollar hits two year high against Greenback, Doctors take court action over medical guidelines, Council investigates vine… Audio

Speaker changes disclosure rules for international MP travel; Sealord agreement with union to save hundreds of jobs; Hobbit legislation passed under urgency; Prime Minister to invite Ban Ki Moon to… Audio

The Government moves to complete its bargain with Hollywood. The Far North's mayor is ordered off land being occupied by maori and Sir John Walker becomes Auckland's new ambassador. Audio

Desperate pleas for help as the death toll rises in Indonesia. A dramatic drop in the number of serious criminals reoffending while on parole and two disputes in Northland over Maori and beaches. Audio

Hollywood comes to Premier House to decide where the Hobbit will be shot. One of New Zealand's youngest killers admits his crime and the merger that raises questions about the future of the NZ stock… Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Are other movies set to be made in NZ under threat? - Mark Hadlow lands part of dwarf - Minister confident Colin Moyle's killer being properly managed - No changes to Black Caps management structure -… Audio