Meriana Johnsen
Tapu Te Ranga Marae plans new building
The whānau from Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington's Island Bay have begun planning to build a new papakāinga - or shared living space - where their marae once stood.
They have been meeting with the… Audio
Is the speed limit on some of our open roads too high?
A Transport Agency tool, Mega Maps, has found the speed limit on 87 percent of roads is higher than what is deemed the safe travel speed. It suggests the speed should be as low as 60 on some open… Audio
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Hawke's Bay is on track to become the first region to charge ratepayers for mitigating the effects of climate change. A joint committee made up of three local councils has unanimously agreed that a 30… Audio
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Hawke's Bay is on track to become the first region to charge ratepayers for mitigating the effects of climate change. A joint committee made up of three local councils has unanimously agreed that a 30… Audio
Hawke's Bay to charge ratepayers $30 a year for mitigating climate change effects
Hawke's Bay is on track to become the first region to charge ratepayers for mitigating the effects of climate change. A joint committee made up of three local councils has unanimously agreed that a 30… Audio
Calls for better mental health support for whānau
Families of children who have been taken by the state without notice say there isn't enough mental health support and advocacy available. It follows the uplift of a baby from a 19-year-old, which saw… Audio
Waitomo petrol station raises competition in Upper Hutt
Drivers eager to save money at the pump were happy to queue for today's opening of the new Waitomo petrol station in Upper Hutt. It's low prices have already forced other fuel retailers to drop their… Video, Audio
Te Papa exhibition showcases unique NZ environment
Te Papa's newest $12 million exhibition, Te Taiao, has opened its doors for a sneak preview, ahead of Saturday's launch. Our reporter Meriana Johnsen and visual journalist Ana Tovey went along to take… Video, Audio
Cancer sufferers and families deliver petitions to Parliament
People desperately seeking cancer treatment which could extend their lives by years, took their battle to increase Pharmac spending to Parliament today. Audio
Company funds free lunches for secondary school students
About 400 students at a Lower Hutt college are now receiving a free meal everyday, but the company running it is yet to secure funding. Video, Audio
Wellington woman taking on the world’s best medieval fighters
Hidden away on the streets of Wellington, surrounded by hundred-year-old houses, is a medieval fighting pit where a handful of armour-clad warriors clash twice a week. Reporter Meriana Johnsen went… Video, Audio
18 people killed on NZ roads in just five days
Eighteen people have died on New Zealand roads since Monday, with at least six of them under the age of 18. And with the Easter break fast approaching, road safety experts warn the road toll is likely… Audio
RSA cancels plans to include Muslim prayer in ANZAC service
Titahi Bay RSA has cancelled plans to include a Muslim prayer at the end of its ANZAC service, after it received backlash from ex-servicemen and people online, including violent threats. Audio
Armageddon bans military-style clothing, replica guns
The Armageddon conventions is changing its rules to ban military-style clothing and replica guns following the Christchurch attacks. Audio
Minimum wage raised to $17.70
The minimum hourly wage goes up by $1.20 on April 1 to $17.70 but some of those getting the increase say it won't make much difference. An economist says minimum wage earners with families will see… Audio
KiwiRail on track for extra workers
Rail workshops are crying out for more mechanical engineers, as the industry's workload ramps up. Six years ago, the rail workshop at Hillside in Dunedin was closed by the then-National government and… Audio
Calls to ban semi-automatic weapons
Calls are mounting to have semi-automatic weapons banned immediately. Jacinda Ardern has said gun laws will change, but hasn't given any details. But researchers into gun laws say an immediate ban is… Audio
Group marches on Parliament over Ihumatao land dispute
A group with ancestral links to land at Ihumatao is calling on the government to revoke consent for a housing development there. About 300 people were at Parliament today to present an 18,000-strong… Video, Audio
City Rail Link on track despite contractor woes, company says
The country's largest ever transport project, City Rail Link, has assured the government that it is making progress and is on target for completion by 2024. Audio
Wellington Regional Council puts transport companies on notice
Wellington train and bus operators are being put on notice, for failing to provide enough drivers, which will see cancellations continue for months. The capital's train service operator Transdev, and… Audio