New Zealand

Transpower is urging power companies to boost their electricity generation this evening, to reduce the risk of power cuts.

The lines company has asked the power companies to "ensure energy and… Video, Audio

The health crisis has become an excruciating reality for a woman who has waited 11 days for surgery after being placed in the wrong ward.

This afternoon the DHB has been forced to apologise after the… Audio

A union leader is calling for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences. New research shows New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games.

The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after… Audio

Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.

The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Video, Audio

The defence has come out swinging in the New Zealand First Foundation trial today - saying only Winston Peters can prove the Crown's case.

Its closing arguments brought the judge-alone trial in the… Audio

Banks are filling their pockets with the increase in interest rates and the time taken to pay off a mortgage is blowing out.

A KiwiSaver fund manager says banks are doubling their margins on floating… Video, Audio

GP clinics opened their doors for free visits over the weekend, funded by the DHBs in Auckland and Wellington.

While it's taking some of the strain from overloaded emergency departments, it means GPs… Video, Audio

GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce.

From Friday, children… Audio

A Covid outbreak has sought to sabotage the All Blacks build up to their first of the year against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday night.

Coach Ian Foster and two of his assistants John Plumtree and… Video, Audio

National's leader Christopher Luxon insists all his MPs are on the same page when it comes to abortion law reform, promising a future government led by him won't make any changes.

But one of his most… Audio

Drug Detection Agency chief operating officer Glenn Dobson talks to Nick Truebridge about the prevalence and dangers of fentanyl in New Zealand.

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The drug behind the deaths of more than 100,000 people in the US last year is now thought to be behind 12 overdoses in Wairarapa at the weekend.

The United Nations has described Fentanyl as one of… Audio

Our cameraman Nick Monro caught some orca cruising in the waters off Big Manly Beach in Whangaparaoa this morning.

Two of them appear to have feasted on a stingray for breakfast - and others were… Video, Audio

The gilded crown of Wellington's entertainment scene is officially back in business. The heritage St James Theatre has been closed since 2019 for earthquake strengthening.

Our reporter Hamish… Video, Audio

A new report says it's harder than ever for first home buyers to get a foot on the property ladder.

However industry leaders point to softening house prices as reason to hope.

Leah Tebbutt with this… Audio

As Air New Zealand ramps up, laying on 40,000 extra seats from tomorrow, it's also bringing back hundreds of workers.

The national carrier is offering cash incentives of up to $1400 to entice people… Video, Audio

No-one lost power as a result of this morning's grid emergency - but how close did we come to a repeat of last winter's infamous August blackout?

Consumer advocates are calling on electricity… Audio

The Crown has described the New Zealand First Foundation as "a sham", as it closes its case against two men accused of mishandling political donations.

The pair have been on trial at the High Court… Audio