Meriana Johnsen
Corrections identified 'Māori nationalist groups' as potential threats
Māori leaders are calling for heads to roll after a Corrections working group on countering violent extremism identified "Māori nationalist groups" as a potential threat to the public. Audio
Request for new coroner's investigation highly unusual - QC
A coroner's decision last year ruled that Nicky Steven's death was a preventable suicide, after he walked out of the Waikato Hospital's mental health unit and was found dead three days later. The… Audio
Cyclists want law change after near-misses with buses
Wellington Regional Council has received more than 100 complaints about its bus drivers getting too close to cyclists in the past year. Now a cycling advocacy group wants a law change to make it… Audio
Uber drivers deactivated following customer complaints
More Uber drivers say their income was cut-off by the ride-sharing app for customer complaints that they didn't know about - or weren't even investigated. Audio
Tourist refunded $900 for five-minute taxi ride
A Scottish tourist charged $900 for a five minute taxi ride has finally received a refund - but it wouldn't have taken so long to resolve if the industry wasn't deregulated, the Taxi Federation says.
…Damning review reveals bullying, harassment at Fire and Emergency
An independent review into workplace culture at Fire and Emergency has found bullying and harassment is widespread, and managers have little or no training to deal with complaints and its policies are… Audio
Uber driver living in fear of being cut off by complaint
An Uber driver says he's living in fear that he could have his income cut off at any moment if a rider lays a complaint. He's been shut out of his account twice for claims that were eventually proven… Audio
Eyebrows raised over top Maori baby names
The top Maori girls name Mia has raised eyebrows over whether it can be classified a Maori name, with one reo expert saying that a number of the names could be from different cultural origins. A Maori… Audio
Calls for more LGBTQ training for aged-care workers
An elderly gay man says same-sex relationships are often kept under wraps in retirement villages - and it's creating needless stress for people who deserve better. Audio
Uber drivers accused of cleaning fee scam
Some Uber users have been left feeling like they've been taken for a ride, after being charged up to $150 for spilling water on their seats. Audio
Relief as heritage town centre opens after six-year fight
Hundreds have turned out for the opening of a community centre in Martinborough today that has bought together the whakapapa and the heritage of the small Wairarapa town. Audio
PAK'nSAVE store shoots sparrows
A Wellington PAK'nSAVE store is taking drastic measures to get rid of sparrows, by shooting them dead. While it's shocked shoppers, a pest management company says its common practice to poison or… Video, Audio
Fly sprays, rat bait in EPA chemicals review
Fly sprays, rat bait and flea treatments - just some of common household poisons that could end up on a list of chemicals too dangerous to use. The Environmental Protection Authority has identified 40… Audio
Wellington bus chaos from implementation, not design - consultant
The American transport consultant behind Wellington's new bus network, Jarrett Walker, blames the capital's bus chaos on the implementation not the design. Bus passengers have frequently complained… Audio
New crew of police pups graduate from police training college
A new crew of police pups are ready for action this week, having graduated from their police training college today. Audio
Petrol prices at 30 year high....and set to rise further
The average price of fuel is now the highest it has been in more than 30 years, and with a four cents national fuel tax coming into effect in October, it's likely to get even more expensive. Video, Audio
Chelsea Manning will likely be able to speak in NZ
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed Chelsea Manning can apply for a visa under what's known as a special direction - otherwise the serious nature of her offending would prevent her from visiting the… Audio
Wellington councillors shouted down at bus meeting
Wellington councillors were shouted down by angry bus users at the first of a series of public meetings last night. The Wellington Regional Council is not making anything more than minor changes to… Audio
Call for better Pacific support in New Zealand's far south
In New Zealand's south, the Pacific population is small. But they say they're being left out, and their needs are just as high as elsewhere. Audio
Samoa First leader aims to stop customary land leasing
The leader of a new political party in Samoa says she wants to stop the leasing of customary land. Samoa First's leader Unasa Iuni Sapolu says the Land Titles Act 2008 is unconstitutional. Audio