New Zealand

"Alert but not alarmed" - that's how the Health Minister is describing New Zealand's response to the coronavirus outbreak in China.

David Clark fronted to media on Thursday afternoon to outline how… Audio

New Zealanders visiting relatives in China are now trapped in Wuhan with the city in lockdown over the deadly coronavirus.

At least 17 people are dead and more than 500 infected in China alone, as… Audio

Tonight Christchurch's Bread & Circus Buskers festival is swinging into action, and its promising to lure the biggest crowds to the central city since pre-earthquake times.

But organisers admit the… Audio

Bombarded by ads on your Facebook feed and ever wondered how they got there?

This election year the Labour Party is signing up to Facebook's advertising transparency rules, which means you''ll be… Video, Audio

A massive shortage of rental properties in Wellington is fueling record price increases, with the median weekly rent cracking the $600 mark for the first time ever last month.

A tenants' advocacy… Video, Audio

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

Relentlessly positive, robust, and factual - Labour has unveiled its election strategy for 2020.

Labour MPs were in Martinborough for their annual caucus retreat on Thursday - and their eyes are… Video, Audio

New Zealand doctor Lance O'Sullivan fears the spread of hysteria over the deadly coronovirus, saying the answer to outbreaks like this one is better vaccination programmes.

At least 17 people are… Video, Audio

The number of people desperate for government help to pay for essentials like food and rent is skyrocketing - with advocates warning that won't change until baseline benefits increase.

Figures… Video, Audio

Rally New Zealand will make history at Mt Smart Stadium when it returns as part of the World Rally Championship in Auckland.

On Tuesday organisers announced the stadium in Penrose will act as a hub… Audio

A mysterious smell - likened to rotting fish or dead animals - is continuing to plague Christchurch's eastern suburbs.

Residents in Bromley, Linwood and Woolston have been complaining about the… Audio

The head of Whānau Ora is warning the policy's Minister Peeni Henare that if he continues to allow government agencies to dip into their funding, he can kiss Māori progress goodbye.

It comes as… Audio

The baking January sun tends to lend itself more to cricket than rugby, but Super Rugby is already gearing up for kick-off. Video, Audio

Convicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek has been refused early release from prison for the fourth time.

The Czech kick-boxer - also known as Jan Antolik - is four years into a six-year jail sentence… Video, Audio

More than 20 new district court judges have been appointed today in a bid to speed up trial times and improve people's access to justice.

Eleven new judges have been promoted to replace retiring… Audio

Two people have been arrested following two gang-related shootings in Ruatoria and Taradale over the weekend.

Mongrel Mob and Black Power members fought in Taradale on Sunday, and one man was shot… Audio

Farmers in Northland say they're becoming increasingly worried about water and feed reserves, as the region tracks toward a drought.

Widespread dry spells - with no significant rain forecast for the… Audio

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

The government says it remains focused on mitigating climate change impacts rather than preparing for climate refugees - despite a recent United Nations ruling.

In a landmark ruling, the UN has said… Audio