Matthew Theunissen
NZ Made: Magpie Studio's Deepti Joshi
In our New Zealand made segment this week, we catch up with Auckland woman Deepti Joshi who's turned her artistic talents towards jewellery and created a new business that is going from strength to… Audio
"Eek" Covid-19 mutation circulates in Japan ahead of Olympics
A leading virologist is concerned about the Covid-19 mutation circulating in Japan as our athletes prepare to head there for the Olympics. It's being reported by Japanese media that around 70 per cent… Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
It's that time on a Tuesday morning when we check in with the good folks at TradeMe about the most exciting listings they've got on at the moment. This week, TradeMe spokesperson Ruby Topzand told our… Audio
Masterton locals fight for farm equipment return to Park
A Masterton community group has won a reprieve for two pieces of farming equipment that had been set for the scrap heap after being seized by the council in a "dawn raid" because they were deemed a… Audio
Pike widow disagrees with abandonment of drift recovery
A Pike River widow says that she did not sign off on a joint letter released by the family reference group yesterday which accepted the Government's decision to abandon the drift recovery. Family… Audio
Covid tests, vaccine passports easily available on Dark Web
A cyber security expert says it's concerningly easy to obtain fake Covid-19 test results and vaccine passports on the Dark Web. While there's not evidence that New Zealanders or people heading here… Audio
NZ joins international condemnation of Myanmar's military
New Zealand has joined an international chorus of condemnation of Myanmar's military, after a weekend which saw over 100 peaceful protesters - and innocent bystanders including children - dead… Audio
Everyone upset over government's new housing policy
The government's under fire from all corners over its housing policy changes with landlords and investors alike furious about the extra taxes they'll have to pay, and would-be first home buyers… Audio
NZ Olympic Comm is disappointed by Japan's ban on fans
The head of the New Zealand Olympic Committee says that a decision by Japan to ban overseas supporters and fans from July's games due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be a big blow to friends and… Audio
Extraordinary collection of classic cars under the hammer
A collection of 24 classic cars worth an eye-watering 2 million dollars is to go under the hammer over the weekend. The headline lot in the Webb's Auction House catalogue is a 1970 Ford XW Falcon… Audio
Exciting to see how far foil technology goes for AMCUP boats
Seeing Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa gliding above the water with only a small foil submerged was the ultimate showcase of New Zealand's boat building abilities. The technology can't get any better… Audio
Can Team NZ win the America's Cup today?
Team New Zealand are now two races up on Luna Rossa after winning both of yesterday's races on the Waitemata Harbour to take a 5 - 3 lead. The first syndicate to win 7 races will take the world's… Audio
Auckland businesses annoyed at Level 1 change announcement
Aucklanders will find out later today whether they are moving to Alert Level 1, having spent three days at level 3 and another 23 days at level 2. Many businesses, though, feel aggrieved that they… Audio
NZ Made: Dancing Ponies' Stephanie Hamilton
We're getting to know some of the innovative and creative small businesses New Zealand has to offer. This morning we'll hear from Stephanie Hamilton about her new home-grown business Dancing Ponies… Audio
Destiny Church leaders blame media for earthquakes, tsunami
Destiny Church was forced to hold its service in Queenstown yesterday after its leaders were prevented from using a venue in Invercargill. Speaking to their audience of fewer than 20 people, Brian and… Audio
New Covid-19 case from airline crew member
A new case of Covid-19 has been identified in an airline crew member during routine surveillance testing. In a statement last night, the Ministry of Health said the crew member had returned to New… Audio
Brian, Hannah Tamaki tell different stories to different media
Southland Mayor Gary Tong says Destiny Church leaders Hannah and Brian Tamaki are not welcome in his region.
Tong says if leaving Auckland under the cover of darkness to avoid the level 3 lockdown… Audio
Southland mayor doesn't want Destiny leaders in region
Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars. Or any dollars at all. That's the message from Southland's mayor to Destiny Church leaders Hannah and Brian Tāmaki whom he says are not welcome in his… Audio
Hannah, Brian Tamaki escape Auckland's lockdown to preach
As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was putting Auckland into a snap lockdown on Saturday night, Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki were packing their bags.
The couple left the city for… Audio
Destiny Church leaders escape Level 3 lockdown
As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was putting Auckland into a snap lockdown on Saturday night, Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki were packing their bags. The couple left the city for… Audio