New Zealand

The Wellington Phoenix won't now kick off their A-League football season until the New Year. Their match against the Roar in Brisbane, scheduled for December 29th has been postponed amid the latest… Audio

More than 40 countries have barred arrivals from the UK over concerns of a new variant of the coronavirus there. Some are stopover destinations for flights to and from New Zealand - causing stress and… Audio

It appears Aucklanders have been liberally watering the garden, washing the car and filling up the paddling pool.. despite the region's ongoing water woes. Water use across the city has risen by 30… Audio

Another 80 victims have been identified during the investigation into sex abuse at Auckland's Dilworth School - with police expecting even more to come forward. Another 33 charges were laid today in… Audio

While his identity has finally been revealed, the family of murdered backpacker Grace Millane don't want her name associated with that of her killer. Detective Inspector Scott Beard ran the… Audio

It can now be revealed the man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane also had other victims. As well as the murder of Grace Millane, 28-year-old Jesse Shane Kempson has been convicted of a… Audio

As we round off the year we're taking a look back at the year that was 2020. With elections both here and the US it's been a tumultuous time in politics - with more oustings, resignations and scandals… Audio

As we enter the festive season, full of barbeques, picnics and leftovers - people are being reminded of the three C's to keep their whanau and guests safe. Minister for Food Safety Dr Ayesha Verrall… Audio

A fire on Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island is still burning a week after it started.The fire broke out last weekend and crews remained on scene all week but it flared up again on Saturday. Riley… Audio

Million dollar houses are now being sold in one of Auckland's lowest income suburbs, another sign to non-owners that the market is out of control. Jordan Bond reports. Audio

The Covid 19 lockdowns saw many people swap the office for a spare bedroom, a dining room table or a kitchen bench. Now, chiropractors say they've seen an increase in posture related issues - and… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

There are calls for a national review of photographs taken of young people by police, after it was revealed officers in Wairarapa had illegally taken photos of young Maori in the district. A local… Audio

The year's been dominated by Covid-19 - the lockdowns, the elbow bumps, our bubbles, the home office, hand santiser - genome sequencing, and the QR code.Now that we're nearly at the end of it, we… Audio

Covid is looming large over Christmas plans for many Sydney residents, despite a massive drop off in new case numbers. New South Wales today recorded 15 coronavirus cases, all of which are linked to… Audio

European nations are imposing travel bans on the UK after it reported a more-infectious coronavirus variant. Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium are all halting flights. Here… Audio

A two kilometre exclusion zone is in place around the Mount Ruapehu crater lake - Te Wai a-moe - after GeoNet raised its volcanic alert level. The temperature in the crater lake has risen to 43… Audio

Tonight, we bring you the story of a Kiwi father's frustrating fight to join his mentally unwell son in managed isolation. The man's son is due to arrive home from Australia tomorrow and, as things… Audio