Matthew Theunissen
Tamihere suggests hotline to report homeless in Auckland
Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere has laid out his plan to tackle homelessness but critics says there are some serious flaws.
Mr Tamihere wants to bring in an 0800 hotline so people could dial… Audio
St Heliers tornado: ‘It was wild’ - witness describes mayhem
St Heliers resident Nancy Green witnessed mayhem unfold at her home and her neighbour's properties as a tornado ripped through the Auckland suburb on Sunday evening, lifting roofs and bringing down… Audio
Tauranga's Patrick Lam king of pies for seventh time
Baker Patrick Lam has been judged as the best pie-maker in New Zealand - making him king of the pies for the seventh time.
Matthew Theunissen went to the see the judges at work last week, having been… Audio
Mozambique scam: NZ banker Andrew Pearse likely negotiated plea deal
An organisation advocating for debt relief in developing countries says New Zealand banker Andrew Pearse has likely negotiated a plea deal. Video, Audio
NZers tired after early start to see Silver Ferns win
The Silver Ferns are world champions - beating Australia in the Netball World Cup 2019 final in Liverpool.
RNZ reporters Emma Hatton in Wellington and Matthew Theunissen in Auckland are at the… Audio
One step closer to Manurewa homeless shelter
A local board in south Auckland is promising to do what it can to establish a 24-hour drop-in centre for the homeless in Manurewa.
That's given some hope to community activists who have spent years… Audio
Council to provide bottled water during scheduled power outage
A scheduled three day power outage is going ahead in Ohakune despite a safety notice requiring people to boil water in the Central Plateau town. Audio
Victim fights back with message of love
Newshub journalist Aziz Al-Sa'afin, who was the victim of a vicious homophobic assault in central Auckland, says he never thought he'd have to endure such a thing in New Zealand. Audio
Black caps fan buys ticket to London to watch final
The Black Caps are going to play England in the Cricket World Cup final on Sunday night after the English comprehensively beat Australia this morning.
England won by eight wickets and with just under… Audio
Golfers oppose plans to down-size Auckland course
Auckland councillors today voted in favour of progressing a contentious plan to down-size Chamberlain Park golf course from 18-holes to nine-holes. Audio
Fears more panels could fall off high risk high rise
There are growing safety concerns after a building inspection showed more potentially deadly panels are coming loose from a problem-plagued apartment building in Auckland's CBD. It's also emerged… Video, Audio
Council parking fine plan opens a can of berms
A new proposal could see councils hit motorists with a $40 fine for parking even part of their car on a berm - and that's even if there isn't a 'No Parking' sign nearby. Audio
Nazi replicas sold at antiques shop upsets West Aucklanders
A west Auckland antiques store that's selling replica Nazi memorabilia is upsetting locals, as well as the Jewish Council and the Returned Services Association.
'Just Plane Interesting Antiques and… Audio
Nazi replicas sold at antiques shop upsets west Aucklanders
A west Auckland antiques store is being criticised for selling replica Nazi memorabilia.
'Just Plane Interesting Antiques and Collectables' on Parrs Cross Rd in Oratia has a case containing swastika… Audio
Lord of the Rings series to be filmed in Auckland
West Auckland is gearing up to host the most expensive television production of all time and the businesses around the studio are hoping to get a slice of Jeff Bezos' billions. Audio
Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series confirmed for NZ
Amazon needed reassurance after the Christchurch terrorist attacks that New Zealand was still a safe place to film the make world's most expensive television series.
Industry sources say New Zealand… Audio
Crusaders bring back horse after mosque attacks
The Crusaders rugby team says it brought back horses on Friday night because fans demanded it.
The Crusader horsemen had been suspended in the aftermath of the Mosque terror attacks.
Crusaders'… Audio
Man sentenced over 'all too human momentary failure'
A truck driver who killed three road workers in the Bay of Plenty was today sentenced to 250 hours' community work, disqualified from driving for 21 months and ordered to pay $21,000 in emotional harm… Audio
Afghan villagers walk away from Operation Burnham inquiry
The Afghan villagers who've for years been seeking answers about what happened during Operation Burnham have pulled out of the inquiry, saying they've lost faith in the process. Audio
Support needed for people at risk of getting lost – LandSAR
As New Zealand's population continues to age, Land Search and Rescue is seeing a big spike in the number of search operations for people with cognitive impairment who have wandered off. Audio
