New Zealand
Grace Millane's killer sentenced - what happened in court
The man who strangled the British backpacker Grace Millane to death in his central Auckland apartment will spend at least 17 years behind bars.
The 28-year-old man, whose name remains suppressed… Video, Audio
Cricket: White Ferns fresh-faced for Twenty20 World Cup
The New Zealand women's cricket team are hoping to reverse recent fortunes at pinnacle events when the Twenty20 World Cup gets underway in Australia this weekend.
Across both the one-day and T20… Audio
Families uncertain, stressed as disability rehab centre closes
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation is closing in Auckland, Waikato and Whanganui, and only 14 of the 124 people needing rehabilitation and respite care have found somewhere else to go.
The non-profit… Video, Audio
Two Australian Diamond Princess evacuees with coronavirus
Two Australian passengers evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus raising questions about how the New Zealand evacuees will fare over the coming… Audio
Woman found not guilty of abusive partner's murder
A jury has acquitted a woman accused of murdering her abusive partner in their South Auckland home.
Karen Anne Ruddelle was found not guilty of the murder of her partner Joseph Ngapera but guilty of… Video, Audio
Evening business for 21 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Grace Millane's killer 'flipped' on earlier Tinder date
A woman who went on a Tinder date with Grace Millane's murderer - and predicted he would hurt someone - says the conversation needs to shift from Ms Millane's past to his.
She says he "flipped" when… Video, Audio
Grace Millane's killer showed 'no emotion' at sentencing - Detective
The man who led the team who discovered Grace Millane's body was Detective Inspector Scott Beard. He joins Lisa Owen in the studio to discuss the case. Video, Audio
Grace Millane's killer sentenced to life for murder
The man who murdered Grace Millane will spend at least 17 years behind bars before he's eligible for early release.
The 28-year-old strangled the British backpacker in his central Auckland apartment… Video, Audio
News about New Zealand for 21 February 2020
A summary of news from around New Zealand over the past week. Audio
Who will win New Zealander of the Year?
The New Zealander of the Year Award winner will be revealed at a star studded event in a few hours time.
The top category's finalists are Peter Beck, Jane Harding, and Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te… Audio
Weather: Auckland humidity 'feels so gross'
Sticky, clammy conditions have been making things difficult for many Aucklanders, who say they're sick of feeling sweaty every time they leave the house.
The city has been experiencing high humidity… Video, Audio
Petone Autism Resource Centre a first in Australasia
Australasia's first Autism Resource Centre has opened its doors this afternoon.
What started as an empty warehouse in Petone has been transformed over the past five years and now features custom… Video, Audio
Emergency alerts cause confusion after Hawera ammonia spill
The management of a dangerous chemical spill in Hawera on Wednesday has been described as a bit of a communications cock-up.
A South Taranaki iwi leader says the alerts - one of which screeched like… Audio
NZ cricket live radio commentary could soon be over
Live radio commentary of New Zealand cricket matches appears to be over.
Media company NZME announced today that it had failed to reach an agreement with New Zealand cricket for next season's… Audio
Man defends hammer attack agianst mother in murder trial
Warning: Report contains graphic details that will upset some listeners. A West Auckland man who attacked his unwell mother says he wasn't thinking when he picked up the hammer he used to kill her.
… Audio
NZ First pushes for changes to firearms legislation
New Zealand First is continuing to push for more changes to the latest firearms legislation.
The Police Minister relies on the party's votes to get the law passed. Last April, a law banning certain… Video, Audio
Jury retires in trial of woman charged with killing abusive
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a woman accused of murdering her abusive partner in their south Auckland home.
Karen Ruddelle admits stabbing Joseph Ngapera in their… Audio
Free lunch in schools scheme already showing good results - principals
The Prime Minister invited herself round to Flaxmere Primary School on Thursday for a free lunch, as the government launched its $45 million initiative in 31 schools.
The 460 students at Flaxmere are… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 20 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio