New Zealand

Another record busting rate no one wants to boast about. Inflation has reached a 32 year high of 7.3 percent - meaning the cost of pretty much everything is on the rise.

Some economists think that's… Audio

We've made it to the end of another winter week, and some of you are probably thinking of heading out for a few drinks.

But, in the middle of a pandemic, just how risky is this and what's the chance… Audio

Inflation is running red hot. Rent, groceries, petrol, and more. But don't despair, Wellington's Welsh Dragon Bar has created the Cost of Living Burger.

It is less than $10, but there's hope people… Video, Audio

A new water service regulator warns it will take action against councils and anyone else who supplies contaminated drinking water.

Taumata Arowai was set up in March under the Water Services Act and… Audio

Gearing up for a Friday night takeaway delivery? Be warned some restaurants are allegedly cooking up extra charges that could be breaking retail laws.

An investigation by advocacy group Consumer NZ… Video, Audio

Timaru's mayor says he'll poll his council on whether the town should pay towards Christchurch's newly green-lit stadium, but he's pretty sure he knows the answer already - no.

It has been suggested… Video, Audio

The mayor of Christchurch says the new Te Kaha stadium is the final piece in the jigsaw puzzle for the rebuilt central city.

A fixed price contract has been negotiated for the $683 million multi-use… Audio

Mask up and save lives - that's the message from experts and your average punter as Covid cases and hospitalisations surge across the motu.

Even as Covid accounts for about one in ten deaths in New… Audio

Christchurch Hospital is postponing outpatient appointments and procedures to free up medical staff for more serious cases, as Canterbury's health services heave under Covid and winter ills.

High… Video, Audio

Two people are dead and one person is arrested, after a shooting in Auckland this afternoon.

Our reporter Nick Truebridge is on Barrys Road in Glendene.

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To Fiji, where the Prime Minister's been locked away in talks with leaders of the Pacific Islands today in Suva.

A critical document on how the Pacific nation will navigate climate change has emerged… Video, Audio

Gender-issues, family violence and supporting more Pacific women into leadership roles have been key themes at the Pacific Islands Forum.

The Fiji government and women's groups have welcomed a $12.6… Video, Audio

Christchurch councillors have finally approved the multi use arena with the heavy price tag of $683 million.

It will be a 30,000 seat arena for sport and concerts. It's been an issue that's got… Video, Audio

A husband and wife both with terminal cancer have passed a major milestone - crowdsourcing enough money for a year of unfunded treatment.

As they battle to live as long as they can for their young… Video, Audio

The price of 91 octane petrol at the pump is still stubbornly sitting around $3 a litre, despite the recent slump in the price of Brent Crude Oil.

As well as that, the 25 cent tax relief is due to… Audio

Auckland dairy owners are counting the cost of protecting their businesses, and in some cases their homes, from ram raid style attacks.

Cars have become the weapon of choice among some thieves, with… Video, Audio

Brent crude oil has been on a slide, but petrol prices at the pump have not changed dramatically.

Brent closed below US$100 a barrel for two trading days in a row - the first time in four months.

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Christchurch councillors have given the green light to build a multi-use arena, that's been 10 years in the making.

The fierce debate over Te Kaha, has centred around its price tag - which is $683… Video, Audio